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Wax Quizzical

An improv show. A weekly quiz show featuring a brains trust of comedians in character.


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  • 161. Mish Wittrup vs. Gazelle (Director of Rent but for kids), the Swedish Chef's Cousin, and a Capsicum Who Identifies as a Carolina Reaper

    45:51||Season 2, Ep. 161
    Which animal did a Chinese zoo try to pass off as a lion?Mish Wittrup has 65% confidence rating on John Leguizamo trivia. Helping her: Gazelle (currently casting a children's version of Rent, no edits), the Swedish Chef's cousin (who lost the only car in Sweden), and a small capsicum who really connects with the Carolina Reaper. Between them, they cover marine biology, ketamine history, and the correct lyrics to a Kanye West quote.A new episode of Wax Quizzical with host Kyran Nicholson, Tiana Hogben and Tim Hewitt.
  • 160. LIVE! Rove McManus & Michelle Brasier w/ Ben Russell and Taylor Griffiths at the Melbourne Comedy Festival

    57:18||Season 2, Ep. 160
    Wax Quizzical Live at Comedy Republic!Get ready for a chaotic, high-energy live episode of Wax Quizzical, recorded straight from the heart of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival at Comedy Republic!Host Kyran Nicholson is joined by Australian comedy legend Rove McManus and Michelle Brasier aka. Bondelle as they attempt to tackle trivia with a little help from some very "special" guests.Get your tickets to see Wax Quizzical live at the comedy festival now!The Trivia TeamContestant: The one and only Rove McManus, aiming to beat the show's average score of 4/10.The Brains Trust: Brittish locomotive driver Bondelle aka Michelle Brasier.Special Guest AppearancesWatch out for "calls" from some very familiar voices (and a few unexpected ones) as the trivia heat turns up:Identical Twins: Who are not creepy at all.English Mario: from British Nintendo.Macie: Teenage Chuck-E-Cheese employee.Michael Caine: From the Mummy and The Mummy Returns.Glambot Lady: From the red carpet.Jobe Sweetwater: Attorney at law.Kyran's Neighbour: The oldest lesbian in Fitzroy, and a nonna.Starring: Rove McManus and Michelle Brasier. Featuring: Ben Russell and Taylor Griffiths. Host: Kyran Nicholson.Recorded Live at Comedy Republic for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
  • 159. Damian Callinan vs. Christopher Nolan, Mrs Terrance, and a Creature from Goulburn

    36:23||Season 2, Ep. 159
    What is the only even prime number?Damian Callinan has a theory. So does Christopher Nolan, Mrs Terrance, Jeff from Innisfail, and a creature from Goulburn - and they're all calling in to make sure you hear it.A new episode of Wax Quizzical with host Kyran Nicholson, Barney Pollock and Millie Holten.
  • 158. Geraldine Hickey vs. Speeding Lars from Finland, LilTug49, and Tony the New York Realtor

    42:24||Season 2, Ep. 158
    What extra skill do sloths have?Geraldine Hickey is on the case. Helping her: LilTug49, Speeding Lars from Finland, and Tony the New York Realtor. Between them they have a lot of opinions and very few facts.A new episode of Wax Quizzical with host Kyran Nicholson, Lena Moon and Barney Pollock.
  • 157. Tom Ballard vs. Batman, Ursula the Sea Witch, and a Cloud

    38:17||Season 2, Ep. 157
    What colour is octopus blood?Tom Ballard is going to get this. Winnie the Pooh, Ursula the Sea Witch, Batman, and a cloud are standing by to help. At least two of those are marine biology experts, probably.A new episode of Wax Quizzical with host Kyran Nicholson, Tiana Hogben and Tim Hewitt.
  • 156. Claire Hooper vs. a Pufferfish, the Shocked Emoji, and Millie Bobby Brown

    34:09||Season 2, Ep. 156
    Who the heck is Barbara Millicent Roberts?Claire Hooper is fairly sure she knows this one. Yazmin2Krazy, a pufferfish, Millie Bobby Brown, and the shocked emoji are less sure — but significantly louder.A new episode of Wax Quizzical with host Kyran Nicholson, Amy Ruffle and Alistair Baldwin.