Australia’s comedy related podcast scene is full of sharp satire, backstage stories, chaotic banter and comedians making each other laugh. Here are ten local shows worth checking out, in alphabetical order.
1. Aunty Donna Podcast
Hosts: Mark Samual Bonanno, Broden Kelly and Zachary Ruane
If you like comedy that feels like it has escaped from a very silly theatre rehearsal, this is the one. The Aunty Donna team bring their surreal sketch energy to podcasting, with fast turns, absurd characters and plenty of nonsense.
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2. Confessions with Sammy Petersen
Host: Sammy Petersen
This show turns strange, awkward and occasionally cooked online confessions into comedy gold. Sammy Petersen and his guests unpack people’s secrets, mistakes and weird behaviour with the right mix of judgement and delight.
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3. A Rational Fear
Hosts: Dan Ilic and Lewis Hobba
A sharp satirical comedy podcast that tackles politics, climate change, media and corporate power. Expect clever interviews, fast topical jokes and a rotating panel of comedians, journalists and experts.
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4. Don’t You Know Who I Am?
Host: Josh Earl
Josh Earl’s panel show podcast brings comedians together for quizzes, stories and competitive stupidity. It is loose, funny and built around the joy of watching comics try to outdo each other.
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5. Good Banter with Tom Siegert and Evan Hocking
Hosts: Tom Siegert and Evan Hocking
As the title suggests, this is all about the chat. Tom and Evan mix sport, suburban life, comedy stories and mateship into an easygoing weekly listen.
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6. Phone Hacks
Hosts: Nick Capper and Rohan Ganju (previously with Mike Goldstein)
A risky, ridiculous format where comedians swap phones and dig through each other’s digital lives. It is part prank, part roast and part warning to clear your search history.
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7. The Chaser Report
Hosts: Charles Firth and Dom Knight
For listeners who like their news with bite, The Chaser Report delivers satire, politics and media commentary with a sharp Australian edge.
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8. The Debrief with Dave O’Neil
Host: Dave O’Neil
Dave O’Neil drives comedians home after gigs and talks through what happened. It is relaxed, funny and full of behind-the-scenes stand-up stories.
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9. This Week in Comedy
Hosts: Lily Geddes and Morry Morgan
A local industry-focused show covering Australian comedy news, touring acts, gossip, beer and the business behind the laughs.
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10. Everyone Relax – Wilosophy, TOFOP and 2 Guys 1 Cup
Host: Wil Anderson
Wil Anderson’s interview show asks comedians, writers and public figures what they believe and why. It is thoughtful, funny and often surprisingly personal.
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