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Wedding Disasters with Annie Louey

Metamucil and world’s worst wedding gift with Ben Russell and Maggie Looke

Season 1, Ep. 3

Wedding Disasters with Annie Louey | Featuring Ben Russell & Maggie Looke | Comedy Couples and Crazy Wedding Gifts


In this episode of the Wedding Disasters with Annie Louey podcast, Annie Louey welcomes comedy partners and real-life married couple, Ben Russell (Thank God You’re Here, We Interrupt This Broadcast) and writer Maggie Looke (Hard Quiz, Have You Been Paying Attention?). Fresh off their 2024 Directors' Choice Award-winning run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Ben and Maggie share their hilarious origin story, the joys and challenges of working together, and how Metamucil paid for their wedding. Plus, they dive into the world’s most disgusting wedding gift that you won’t believe!


Episode Highlights:

  • Comedic insights from Ben Russell and Maggie Looke
  • Funny and relatable stories about wedding planning
  • The quirkiest and most disgusting wedding gifts ever received

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