We interview the greatest comedic minds of our time - from television script writers, comedians and content creators! Featuring many early Simpson's writers, F is For Family Creator and many more!
Great Comedic Minds - Chris Franklin and Jarryd Goundrey talk military
This week's episode features absolute Australian comedic legend Chris Franklin, and rising star Jarryd Goundrey. The two talk about their military service and their upcoming show, Shellshocked at the Sit Down Comedy Club, Brisbane on Nov 16 (tickets at standup.com.au)Chris Franklin is an ex Navy stand up comedian who has been on the comedy circuit for 26 years. He has performed all over the word, has done 5 tour de forces, won RAW and released a number one in the Aria Charts (Bloke).Jarryd Goundrey is fast becoming an internet sensation, with his podcast 6 Weeks from Broke growing a hefty sized audience. He has performed a string of sold out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
21 Sept 2023
Great Comedic Minds - Dan Ilic
Today we interview the fantastic Australian Comedian Dan Ilic! Creator of the amazing podcast A Rational Fear, writer of the hit parody Beaconsfield: the Musical and director of the Comedy Chanel's The Mansion - we talk about how Dan got into comedy and where he draws his inspiration from!
30 May 2023
Great Comedic Minds - Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
This week's episode is an in-depth discussion with Australian National Treasure and Science Communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki#comedy #comedian #standupcomedy #science #scientist #academics #academic #academia #university #refugee #comedywriting #writing
12 May 2023
Great Comedic Minds - Mike Reiss
We are so excited to share this interview with you! Simpsons OG Mike Reiss, winner of four Emmys and a Peabody Award, is here to provide us with his wisdom and insights on a lifetime career of comedic writing! Mike was with the Simpsons from the start, and has also served as an Executive Producer, show runner and creator of many other shows. Mike worked on many screen plays including: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Simpsons Movie, My Life in Ruins and Kung Fu Panda 2. It was an absolute privilege to have him on!Podcast is hosted by Kara Robinson and edited by Liam Daley
29 Mar 2023
Great Comedic Minds - Bill Oakley
The absolute goat, 3 time Emmy award winner Bill Oakley joins us this week to talk about Simpsons, Mission Hill and his latest escapades in the foody world. Bill wrote such episodes as Who Shot Mr Burns, the infamous Steamed Hams Sketch, Lisa vs Malibu Stacey and Homer's Enemy (Frank Grimes Episode). He also worked on Futurama, Disenchanted and was a show runner for Mission Hill.
26 Mar 2023
Great Comedic Minds - Tim Batt
New Zealand Aotorea based Tim Batt is a stand up comedian and co-creator of the podcast, The Worst Idea of All Time. Tim has written and appeared on kiwi TV shows including 7Days, Jono and Ben, The Late Night Big Breakfast, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee and more.
Tim won the inaugural 1Cover Comedy Competition, has been a global finalist for Laugh Factory's Funniest Person In The World, and have been part of the Grand National Champion team in the 48Hour Film Competition.In the NZ International Comedy Festival Tim has been Best Newcomer and twice nominated for the Billy T Award.
14 Mar 2023
Great Comedic Minds - Jacques Barrett
Australian roaddog and stand up comedy veteran Jacques Barrett talks all things about writing and structuring a joke, performance technique and life travelling for a living.
9 Mar 2023
Great Comedic Minds - Mike Scully
Our guest this week is Simpson's writer and creator of Duncanville, Mike Scully!Mike is behind great Simpson's episodes such as 'Lisa on Ice' and "Team Homer" (the ice hockey one and the bowling team one!)He has worked on Everybody Loves Raymond, Parks and Recreation and has won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards.Check out the interview to see how Mike comes up with ideas and his writing process!
8 Mar 2023
Great Comedic Minds - Mike Price
Writing for the Simpsons for 20 years, and co creating (along with Bill Burr) F is For Family, our first episode features comedy writer legend Mike Price!
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