Best Sydney Comedy Festival Podcasts (2024)

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The Iron Giant (1999) 1:44:56

1d ago1:44:56

1:44:56

RMR 0270: Special Guest, Quinn Que, joins your hosts Lizzy Haynes and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Iron Giant (1999) [PG] Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman, Christopher McDonald, John Mahoney, Eli Marientha…

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TGIF debates the debate 51:41

6d ago51:41

51:41

Richard Glover is joined by James O’Loghlin, Jennifer Wong and Shane Jacobson.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Rebetika – The Bouzouki & the blues of Greece with Manolis Michalakis 1:28:47

8d ago1:28:47

1:28:47

Famed Bouzouki player Manolis Michalakis drops by Ouzo Talk to talk all things Rebetika and the instrument that has come to characterise the genre. Often referred to as 'the blues of Greece', Rebetika is an important part of Greece's musical and cultural heritage, in a marriage of instruments and styles that draw inspiration from ancient Greece, ri…

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Following (1998) 1:35:58

9d ago1:35:58

1:35:58

RMR 0269: Special Guest, Jayson Johnson of Strike Five Films, joins your hosts Bryan Frye and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Following (1998) [R] Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller Starring: Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, Lucy Russell, John Nolan, Dick Bradsell, Gillian El-Kadi, Jennifer Angel, Nicolas Carlotti Director: C…

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Ep. 195: Does Anyone Here Believe in Ghosts? 1:04:56

11d ago1:04:56

1:04:56

It's a brand new episode of the podcast with Alex Lee, Danielle Walker and Dave Woodhead. We chat about a terrible bout of gastro, a cheating landlord (or is he?) and a helluva lot about ghosts. Our next live show is on July 13. And you can get tickets here. https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/events/michael-hing-ben-jenkins-free-to-a-good-home/ Hos…

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Lucky Number Slevin (2006) 1:48:48

14d ago1:48:48

1:48:48

RMR 0268: Join your hosts Bryan Frye, Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Lucky Number Slevin (2006) [R] Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Starring: Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Lucy Liu, Morgan Freeman, Ben Kingsley, Michael Rubenfeld, Peter Outerbridge, Stanley Tucci, Kevin Chamberlin, Dorian Missick, My…

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The Pianist (2002) 1:42:14

20d ago1:42:14

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RMR 0267: Join your hosts Bryan Frye, Dustin Melbardis, and Russell Gueast for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Pianist (2002) [R] Genre: War, Biography, Drama, Music, Period Piece, WWII Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox, Ed Stoppard, Julia Rayner, Jessica Kate Meyer, Ronan Vibert, Ru…

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TGIF goes #boysober 43:10

20d ago43:10

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On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Tommy Dean and James Colley as they discuss the supposed egg shortage, the trend to swear-off men and the politics of our pets.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cyprus: 50 years since the invasion – with High Commissioner Antonis Sammoutis 1:38:37

22d ago1:38:37

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It’s been 50 years since the invasion of Cyprus, so the boys enlist the help of Cypriot High Commissioner Antonis Sammoutis and Deputy High Commissioner Stavros Nikolaou to talk all things Cyprus. From the circumstances that led to the conflict, to the real-world impact on people and families, this is a comprehensive look at the Cyprus issue as tol…

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Duck Soup (1933) 1:31:10

24d ago1:31:10

1:31:10

RMR 0266: Special Guest, Nick Santa Maria, from the Abbott and Costello Comedy Historian Podcast, joins your host Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Duck Soup (1933) [PG] Genre: Comedy, Musical, War Starring: The Marx Brothers, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Margaret Dumont, Raquel Torres, Louis Calhern,…

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TGIF goes on the road to the Wagga Comedy Festival 43:26

27d ago43:26

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On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Dane Simpson, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno live from the Wagga Comedy Festival.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Real Genius (1985) 1:48:53

30d ago1:48:53

1:48:53

RMR 0265: Join your hosts Chad Robinson, Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit It Real Genius (1985) [PG] Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance Starring: Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Robert Prescott, Jon Gries, Mark Kamiyama, Ed Lauter, Louis Giambalvo, Patti D'Arbanvi…

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TGIF courts trouble 44:41

1M ago44:41

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Gary Eck, Tommy Dean and Bridie Connell join Richard Glover as they discuss Trump's conviction, Sydney's new housing rules and the so-called "loyalty tax."By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tron (1982) 1:38:38

1M ago1:38:38

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RMR 0264: Special Guest, William Hunter from HunterWick Productions, joins your hosts, Dustin Melbardis, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Tron (1982) [PG] Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action Starring: Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, Barnard Hughes, Dan Shor, Peter Jurasik, Stuart Tho…

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LIVE from The Greek Festival of Sydney, Brighton 1:51:12

1M ago1:51:12

1:51:12

Ouzo Talk goes live from the Greek Festival of Sydney in Brighton. Over two decades have passed since Brighton Le Sands played host to this iconic event, and with it being right in the boys' backyard it made sense that Ouzo Talk was on hand to talk to people on the ground! Join the boys as they talk to event organisers, Ouzo Talk fans, family and m…

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TGIF at the Sydney Writers' Festival 44:40

1M ago44:40

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On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson and Gary Eck at the Sydney Writers Festival.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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TGIF budgets on change 43:14

2M ago43:14

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On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alex Lee, Colin Buchanan and Tommy Dean as they discuss the Federal Budget, the stormy descriptions of Trump, and Australia’s new trip on the sheep’s back.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ouzo 2:34:13

2M ago2:34:13

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After three seasons, the boys finally bite the bullet and dedicate a full episode to Ouzo! With the help of some returning special guests, the boys try an eye-watering 14 different bottles of ouzo in search of their personal favourite drop! The conversation and banter improves with every bottle! Note: The views expressed in this episode are those o…

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Session 9 (2001) 1:47:26

2M ago1:47:26

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RMR 0263: Special Guest, Ellis Wilder, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Session 9 (2001) [R] Genre: Mystery, Drama, Horror Starring: David Caruso, Stephen Gevedon, Paul Guilfoyle, Josh Lucas, Peter Mullan, Brendan Sexton III, Charley Broderick, Lonnie Farmer, Larry Fessenden, Jurian Hu…

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TGIF bags a better bottom. 42:30

2M ago42:30

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On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Dane Simpson and Tommy Dean as they discuss the new “Wonderbra for bums”, the ban of library books on same-sex parenting by one Sydney council, and the way people now refuse to answer the phone.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) 1:44:46

2M ago1:44:46

1:44:46

RMR 0262: Special Guest, Nathan Lutz, joins your hosts, Russell Guest, and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) [R] Genre: Musical, Drama, Horror Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jamie Campbell Bower, Laura Mi…

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TGIF shares the glory 44:36

2M ago44:36

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On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bec Melrose, Gary Eck, and Tommy Dean who discuss Chiko Rolls, a 24-toilet house and the “age verification” questions that could separate young people from their elders.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Naked City (1948) 1:54:02

2M ago1:54:02

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RMR 0261: Special Guest, Luke Ferris, of the the Least Important Things Podcast, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye, and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Naked City (1948) [PG-13] Genre: Mystery, Crime Starring: Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff, Dorothy Hart, Don Taylor, Frank Conroy, Ted de Corsia, House Jameson, Anne Sargent…

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Rewind – A Greek Easter 1:03:37

2M ago1:03:37

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Let's rewind the clock! Join Nick and Tom as they walk you through what it takes to have a very Greek Easter. No single annual event on any Greek family’s calendar comes close to the size and spectacle of this annual religious event. From the special traditions like fasting, baking tsourekia, painting red eggs, and going to church, to the more biza…

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TGIF live at the Sydney Comedy Festival 45:13

2M ago45:13

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On this week's TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Kirsty Webeck, Jennifer Wong and Tommy Dean live from the Chatswood Concourse as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Earth vs. Flying Saucers (1956) 1:26:57

2M ago1:26:57

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RMR 0260: Special Guest, Benjamin Johnson, Chad Robinson, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Earth vs. Flying Saucers (1956) [PG] Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Horror Starring: Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis, Morris Ankrum, John Zaremba, Thomas Browne Henry, Grandon Rhodes, Larry J. Blake Director: Fred …

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TGIF rues the day 43:51

3M ago43:51

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On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Pat Sunderland, Bridie Connell and Tommy Dean as they discuss the discovery of giant kangaroos in Australia’s past, the threat to imprison the boss of Woolworths and the accidental free money given out at a Sydney casino.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Labyrinth (1986) 1:46:44

3M ago1:46:44

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RMR 0259: Join your hosts Bryan Frye, Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Labyrinth (1986) [PG] Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy Starring: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm, Natalie Finland, Shari Weiser, Brian Henson, Ron Mueck, Rob Mills, Dave Goelz, Da…

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TGIF trains on the wrong tracks 46:28

3M ago46:28

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On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Rebecca de Unamuno and Tahir as they discuss the racehorse found wandering in a Sydney train station, the litigious Lothario in America who is suing his dates, and why cash should still be king.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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True Crime – Arthur Katsogiannis 1:43:51

3M ago1:43:51

1:43:51

Former senior NSW Police Officer Arthur Katsogiannis joins Ouzo Talk to discuss all things true crime. Having begun and led strike forces, high profile investigations as well as being A public face for the NSW Police in front of the Australian media, the now retired Arthur isn't short of a story. From bikies and cyber-crime, to drugs, murder and ev…

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) 1:26:27

3M ago1:26:27

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RMR 0258: Special Guest, Steven Leapley, joins your hosts Bryan Frye and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) [PG-13] Genre: Comedy Starring: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Grey, Cindy Pickett, Lyman Ward, Edie McClurg, Charlie Sheen, Ben Stein Director: John H…

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TGIF tries it fast 44:26

3M ago44:26

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On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Jennifer Wong and Tommy Dean as they discuss the trend for “speech fasting”, the war on superbugs and the gym-junkies who now want a tax break.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) 1:52:10

3M ago1:52:10

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RMR 0257: Special Guest, Dan Cook, joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) [R] Genre: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction Starring: Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dan O'Herlihy, Michael Currie, Ralph Strait, Jadeen Barbor, Brad Schacter, Garn Stephens, Nancy K…

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The Bible, Greece and Christianity 1:45:08

3M ago1:45:08

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How did Christianity make it to Greece? Were there Greeks in The Bible? Did Jesus speak Greek? Why did the Catholics and Orthodox split? These are all important questions answered by Academic and devout Christian, Dr Vassilis Adrahtas as he stops by the Ouzo Talk podcast. In a wide-ranging discussion, Tom and Nick have all their burning religious q…

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Young Frankenstein (1974) 1:42:08

3M ago1:42:08

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RMR 0256: Special Guest, Comedian, Doug Koning, joins your hosts Dustin Melbardis and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Young Frankenstein (1974) [PG] Genre: Comedy, Horror, Satire Starring: Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, Liam Dunn, Danny Go…

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