Showtime with Andrew G is an Australian arts and entertainment podcast featuring candid conversations with the performers, creatives and cultural figures shaping the stage, screen and live entertainment industry.
Hosted by independent musical theatre producer Andrew G, the podcast explores the craft, careers and stories behind the arts. From theatre and musical theatre to film, television, comedy and live performance, each episode offers a behind the scenes look at the people bringing Australia’s cultural and entertainment landscape to life.
Also on YouTube and Instagram @AndrewGShowtime
The Forgotten Beatle Who Lasted 13 Days | Tim Byron (Jimmie the Beatle Writer & Director)
Andrew sits down with Melbourne actor, director and playwright Tim Byron, the writer behind Jimmie the Beatle, the true story of the session drummer who stepped in for Ringo Starr on The Beatles’ 1964 Australian tour. Tim admits he was never a Beatles fan, and explains how one photo of a drummer sitting alone at Essendon Airport sparked a play, survived a rejected film script, and went on to fill a theatre.
They also dig into discovering theatre at 40, why Tim never gets nervous on stage, what community theatre does better than anyone gives it credit for, and why he still won’t call himself a playwright. It’s a warm, funny conversation about finding your thing late and telling the story only you noticed.
13 Oct 2026
You Can Say No and Still Be Nice | Tegan Higginbotham (Follow That Turtle! Writer & Performer)
Andrew sits down with award-winning comedian, actor and writer Tegan Higginbotham ahead of the world premiere of her most personal solo show yet, Follow That Turtle! at Melbourne Fringe. Tegan talks candidly about the night she realised she’d fallen out of love with stand-up, why saying yes has always come easier than saying no, and the opportunity she accepted even though her gut told her it was wrong.
They also dig into training for a real boxing match for her first solo show, the way being polite can override your best instincts, and what she’s learned about choosing the right project rather than just the biggest one. It’s a funny, honest conversation about ambition, instinct and finding purpose in your work.
6 Oct 2026
Simon Taylor | How He Went From Writing 20,000 Jokes for Jay Leno to Making His Own Show
Andrew sits down with comedian and writer Simon Taylor, who became a writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno at 24 and later became the first Australian comedian to perform stand-up on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — earning a rare invitation to join Fallon on the couch. Simon opens up about still battling imposter syndrome despite the résumé, the supportive rejection that pushed him to finally make his own show, and the discipline that came from writing thousands of jokes on Twitter before he ever met Leno.
They also dig into the ethics of the unregulated podcasting world, whether audiences actually want authenticity or just a convincing performance of it, and what it's like releasing a satire about podcast culture just as real headlines start mirroring the show almost exactly. It's a candid, funny look at collaboration, rejection and building something of your own.
Who has been a guest on Showtime with Andrew G
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Jackson Cross
Lloyd Jones
Georgina Scott
Vanessa Yeo
Taya Patterson-Fay
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
208,434
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
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YouTube
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