Australian comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann is one of Australia’s favourite comedians – both on stage and on TV. Star on Utopia, That’s Not My Dog, and a regular on The Project, Lehmo’s comedy naturally dabbles in satire, showmanship, and current affairs. He’s also one of my favourite Aussie comedians, making this last show of 2018 all that extra special. In …
074: Julia Wilson – Combative comedy
It’s fair to say that Australian comedian Julia Wilson is not afraid of conflict – both verbal and physical. Prior to her 17 year career as a stand-up comedian, Julia was a truckie, a bouncer and bodyguard. More recently, she’s also got into NFL, American Football, and in a big way too! She’s quite possibly the toughest woman in comedy. …
073: Mick Meredith – From The Footy Show to Comedy Cruises
It was a stand-up comedy course, and a dare from a mate, that got Mick Meredith started in comedy. One moment a Sydney muso playing bass, the next Mick was a successful stand-up comedian. Soon after he struck it big with a regular spot on Nine Network’s The Footy Show. In this Hard Knock Knocks podcast you’ll learn how Mick …
072: Marc Ryan – Bogans and Raw Comedy
Australian comedian Marc Ryan is a self diagnosed bogan. He’s also a State winner, and national finalist of Raw Comedy. And through his success, Marc has been able to go full time – although not without some serious thought. In this Hard Knock Knocks podcast, host Morry Morgan and comedian Marc Ryan discuss Raw Comedy, building a comedy career, supportive …
071: Michel Connell – The intellectual’s comedian
You can’t say a bad thing about Australian comedian Michael Connell. He’s quite possibly the nicest guy in stand-up comedy, if not the world. He’s also got an incredible intellect, and he juggles, which makes him a formidable comedian. In this Hard Knock Knocks podcast episode comedian Michael Connell talks about his achievements in Class Clowns, Australia’s Got Talent, and …
070: Kim Le – Complex cognitive comedy
Adelaide comedian Kim Le is one of those annoying high achievers. A qualified psychiatrist, Kim is also a blackbelt, speaks multiple languages, is an awarded keynote speaker, and now he’s excelling in stand-up comedy. He’s also a graduate of the School of Hard Knock Knocks and was the middle bracket at the most recent Adelaide graduation, alongside Glynn Nicholas …
069: Jeff Green – Building a comedy career, twice
If there’s a single take away message from this interview, then it’s about embracing change. British born comedian, Jeff Green, was at the top of his game in the UK, performing as an equal with comedy greats, featuring on TV and radio, and even living next door to Ricky Gervais. His career, fame, comedy connections, and bank balance were bigger …
068: Dave O’Neil – Producing ‘Dave’ for Pilot Week
Dave O’Neil has been performing stand-up comedy for an incredible 29 years. It was only fitting that a TV show about his life should be made, and in this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast Dave O’Neil and host Morry Morgan talk about producing ‘Dave‘ – the show about Dave. We discuss the politics of the TV world, casting stand-up …
067: Gerry Masi – Character comedy with Mad Dog Malcolm
A wig, flairs, and a fake moustache, and Mad Dog Malcolm Cummings was born. The creation of Australian comedian, Gerry Masi, Mad Dog is part crooner, part playboy, with a light splattering of sleaze. Together, he’s a hilarious 1970s character, that is all too familiar. In this Hard Knock Knocks podcast episode, host Morry Morgan talks to comedian Gerry Masi …
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