Best Michael Shafar Podcasts (2024)

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Boeing's Dead Whistleblowers - Episode 88 51:52

11h ago51:52

51:52

Michael explains why the media needs to give Boeing credit for all the planes that don't fall out of the sky. Plus, Rishi Sunak wants to send 18-year-olds into the army and the Pope is in trouble for using a homophobic slur. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for exclusive …

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Helicopters, Iran's President & Hamas-Themed Birthday Parties - Episode 87 49:59

13h ago49:59

49:59

Michael explains how a helicopter achieved something that the Mossad never could: take out the Iranian president. Plus, a four-year-old boy in Australia has celebrated his birthday with a Hamas-themed party. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him for exclusive content on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Head to …

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Eurovision Should've Solved the Gaza Conflict - Episode 86 51:19

18d ago51:19

51:19

Michael explains how Eurovision missed a golden opportunity to achieve a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. Plus, he has some fool-proof solutions to solving the UK's knife crime epidemic. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his websit…

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The College Protestors Doing Gaza Cosplay - Episode 85 52:18

25d ago52:18

52:18

Michael celebrates the far-right Britain First party receiving fewer votes than fake candidate Count Binface in the London mayoral election. Plus, Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. gets an endorsement that nobody wants and college protestors have somehow made the war in Gaza about themselves. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTub…

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Harvey Weinstein and The Problem with Criminal Justice - Episode 84 45:47

1M ago45:47

45:47

In the wake of one of Harvey Weinstein's rape convictions being overturned, Michael explains everything that is wrong with the criminal justice system. Plus, the presidents of US colleges are dealing with Palestinian protestors by calling in the riot police. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram, …

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Don't Bring a Baby to a Comedy Show - Episode 83 51:10

1M ago51:10

51:10

Michael weighs into the great Baby at a Comedy Show Scandal of 2024 and explains why it's best for mothers to leave their infant at home, or in a car. Plus, he explains why British people should be the ones who have to wake up early for the Anzac dawn service and breaks down the craziest people campaigning to be London's next mayor. Check out Micha…

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The Bondi Junction Attack and Australia's Worst Media Outlet - Episode 82 55:31

2M ago55:31

55:31

In the wake of the Bondi Junction attack, Michael unpacks the conspiracies that spread on social media and explains why Channel 7 is the worst media outlet in Australia. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for stand-up clips. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming s…

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Let the Homeless Squat - Episode 81 52:52

2M ago52:52

52:52

Michael reacts to progressives trying to use the solar eclipse as evidence that climate change is getting worse. Plus, he explains why landlords should allow homeless people to squat in their abandoned properties. Meanwhile, the Vatican is having an identity crisis and the parents of school shooters are now being blamed for their kids' actions. Che…

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Christians, Puff Daddy and Why Aussies Prefer Overt Racism - Episode 80 51:58

2M ago51:58

51:58

Michael laments the demise of Christianity, weighs into the Puff Daddy sex-trafficking scandal and explains why Australians prefer overt racism because it's easier to condemn. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Grab tickets to his Melbourne Comedy Festival shows here.…

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ISIS, Russia & Kate Middleton's Cancer Diagnosis - Episode 79 49:02

2M ago49:02

49:02

Michael reckons that ISIS must be pretty frustrated that no one is giving them credit for their recent attack in Moscow. Plus, he explains why terrorists at least have more integrity than the British tabloids. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Grab t…

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Putin's Election Nail-Biter - Episode 78 51:46

3M ago51:46

51:46

Michael reacts to Vladimir Putin only getting 88% of the Russian vote in a close contest between the incumbent and his dead rivals. Plus, Michael explains why straight actors can play gay roles, and why bald trans men should be more grateful to their doctors. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, …

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The Great Kate Middleton Photoshop Scandal - Episode 77 51:08

3M ago51:08

51:08

Michael reacts to Kate Middleton's photoshop scandal by concluding that we should simply replace the royal family with AI. Plus, Andrew Tate is being extradited to the UK and a lorry driver accidentally becomes a people smuggler. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for ex…

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Sam Kerr's Reverse Racism - Episode 76 50:42

3M ago50:42

50:42

Michael reacts to Sam Kerr being charged with racially abusing a white police officer. Plus, a dominatrix in Las Vegas is threatening to release photos of a naked Prince Harry and a German man admits to getting 217 shots of the COVID vaccine. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Tik…

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Embryos Aren't People - Episode 75 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

Michael reacts to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling to explain why embryos are actually different to people. Plus, Japan's birthrate is dropping and Australia's latest 'stop the boats' ads are a moral catastrophe. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for new stand up clips. Gr…

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Putin, Navalny and Sudden Death Syndrome - Episode 74 51:49

3M ago51:49

51:49

Michael explains how Taylor Swift concerts are Mecca for white women, reacts to Tucker Carlson's new job as a Russian propagandist and reveals what we can learn from Vladimir Putin. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Grab tickets to his upcoming shows…

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The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Psyop Conspiracy - Episode 73 49:34

4M ago49:34

49:34

Michael explains why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce would actually be the perfect couple for the CIA to exploit in its psyop against the American people to rig the 2024 election. Plus, the Enhanced Games are set to be the fairest sporting competition to ever take place and Barnaby Joyce proves that men really can have it all. Check out Michael's com…

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King Charles Has Cancer - Episode 72 52:13

4M ago52:13

52:13

Michael reacts to the news that King Charles has cancer and laments on the demise of the monarchy. Meanwhile, an all boys school in Sydney is now allowing girls to attend, which will hopefully reduce the number of sexual predators it produces. Check out Michal's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Tik…

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Taking Down Statues, Jewish Tunnels & Australia's Bud Light Moment - Episode 71 49:42

4M ago49:42

49:42

Michael reacts to Indigenous rights activists taking down statues of colonialist figures on Australia Day. Meanwhile, Orthodox Jews in New York have been caught building underground tunnels and Rip Curl is facing backlash for promoting a trans surfer. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagra…

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Jewish Lobbyists are Making Antisemitism Worse - Episode 70 47:42

4M ago47:42

47:42

In the wake of another ABC scandal, Michael explains how Jewish lobbyists are actually making people more antisemitic. Plus, Woolworths staff are copping abuse that should be directed at the company's CEO, and FIFA announces a new way to combat racism that will backfire terribly. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Fol…

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Tennis Hypocrisy, Benevolent Billionaires and A Message for the Houthis - Episode 69 43:25

5M ago43:25

43:25

Michael reacts to the hypocrisy of the ATP accepting money from Saudi Arabia, billionaires asking to be taxed more and pleads with the Houthis to stop targeting cargo ships carrying his favourite muesli bars. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Head to his website for ticket…

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Jeffrey Epstein, Stephen Hawking & Australia Day Merch - Episode 68 45:28

5M ago45:28

45:28

Michael explains how Stephen Hawking being listed as an associate of Jeffrey Epstein makes the scientist an even greater trailblazer for people with disabilities. Meanwhile, people are upset that Woolworths isn't selling Australia Day merchandise this year. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram, F…

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Green Day Upsets MAGA and North Korea’s New Year’s Resolution - Episode 67 47:05

5M ago47:05

47:05

Michael reacts to conservatives only just realising now that Green Day hates them. Meanwhile, Kim Jong-Un announces his new year's resolution: to kill us all. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Perth, Fremantle an…

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Pro-Palestine Protests by Candlelight - Episode 66 43:07

5M ago43:07

43:07

Michael reacts to the snowflakes claiming that the Palestinian protestors at Carols by Candlelight "ruined" their Christmas. Plus, he explains why mental health professionals should be easier to access over the Christmas period to help people spending more time with their families. Check out Michael's full comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTu…

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The Great Gay Sex Senate Scandal - Episode 65 52:14

6M ago52:14

52:14

Michael reacts to the biggest political scandal of 2023: the gay sex romp that has rocked the Maryland Senate. Meanwhile, Kim Jong-Un is testing nuclear missiles because he's starved for attention, Epstein's associates are being publicly named and the Catholic Church extends an olive branch to the gay community. Check out Michael's comedy special A…

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Good News! Alex Jones is Back! - Episode 64 44:31

6M ago44:31

44:31

Michael explains why conspiracy theorist and local nut job, Alex Jones, being reinstated on X is good news. Meanwhile, white people are whinging that not everyone is celebrating Australia Day and Hamas loses out to Taylor Swift as TIME's Person of The Year. Check out Michael's full comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Face…

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Is Hamas Drugging Hostages? - Episode 63 39:59

6M ago39:59

39:59

Michael reacts to alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann suing Channel 10 for defamation. Meanwhile, Hamas has been accused of drugging hostages. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and head follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in the UK, mai…

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Israel Needs Catchier Chants - Episode 62 47:49

6M ago47:49

47:49

Michael explains why Palestinian protests have catchier chants than the Israeli rallies. Meanwhile, the Christmas movie Love Actually is under fire for being problematic. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for regular stand up clips. Head to his website for details ab…

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Israel is Losing the PR War - Episode 61 43:24

6M ago43:24

43:24

The PR war is going so badly for Israel that Osama bin Laden is having a renaissance amongst Gen Z. Meanwhile, Michael celebrates the power of reality TV to rehabilitate the images of disgraced politicians and celebrities. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclus…

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Israel, Palestine and the Problem with Boycotts - Episode 60 45:33

7M ago45:33

45:33

Michael explain how the BDS movement is helping Palestinian supporters to lose weight, makes the case for Israel to relocate to Western Australia and encourages people to stop burning down good burger stores. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. H…

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Merry Ham-mas! - Episode 59 38:25

7M ago38:25

38:25

Michael reacts to Kmart inadvertently endorsing Hamas and celebrities signing meaningless letters about the ongoing war. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Head to his website for his upcoming live shows in Australia, the UK and mainland Europe.…

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Hamas and Israel’s PR War - Episode 58 42:16

7M ago42:16

42:16

Michael reacts to the news that Hamas has started to release hostages and weighs into which side is winning the PR war. Meanwhile, kids are being told they're not allowed to vape during their exams and a man tries to avoid paying a restaurant bill with an ingenious ploy. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow hi…

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Why Australia Voted No - Episode 57 41:22

8M ago41:22

41:22

Michael explains why Australia voted against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Meanwhile, the war in Gaza continues, and Michael is impressed by influencers who have somehow found a way to make the conflict about themselves. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Head…

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Israel and Palestine - Episode 56 43:53

8M ago43:53

43:53

Michael tries not to hurt his career too much by giving his honest thoughts on the latest war between Israel and Hamas. WARNING: This is the least funny episode of the podcast. If you'd like to laugh, check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Head to his website for ticket…

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Debunking the Craziest Voice to Parliament Conspiracies - Episode 55 42:44

8M ago42:44

42:44

Michael celebrates and mocks the creativity of conspiracy theorists spreading misinformation about the upcoming referendum. Meanwhile, he weighs up the pros and cons of schools banning mobile phones and explains why Glaswegian police officers need to conduct all interviews with translators. Check out his comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube…

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Britain has Fallen, Dan Andrews Resigns and ’No’ Voting Nazis - Episode 54 43:08

8M ago43:08

43:08

After visiting Switzerland, Michael realises that the British Empire has crumbled. Meanwhile, Michael explains why Dan Andrews is the most polarising politician of our time and reckons that joining your local Neo-Nazi movement is a great way to get fit. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Ins…

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Russell Brand, No Campaign, Kim Jong-Un & Vladimir Putin - Episode 53 43:32

9M ago43:32

43:32

Michael reacts to the sycophants defending Russell Brand. Meanwhile, the campaign against the Voice to Parliament takes a hit after Warren Mundine goes off script. Plus, the leaders of Russia and North Korea offer hope to the rest of the world by showing that international diplomacy is possible. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Jok…

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Djokovic was Right, Obama is Gay & Australia is Divided - Episode 52 47:30

9M ago47:30

47:30

Following his US Open win, Michael reluctantly admits that Novak Djokovic must've been right about the vaccine all along. Meanwhile, Michael explains how Obama being gay only makes him cooler and reckons that discounted ballet tickets for Indigenous Australians isn't really what they need right now. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next …

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RIP Yevgeny Prigozhin, Musk vs Zuckerberg & Burger King Lawsuit - Episode 51 43:32

9M ago43:32

43:32

Michael reacts to the sad and extremely expected passing of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the human rights advocate (and Russian mercenary) who attempted to overthrow Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have promised to fight each other, and Michael hopes it is to the death. Plus, one of the most consequential lawsuits of our time is bein…

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Mushroom Poisoning, Soccer Pay Inequality & Killing Billionaires - Episode 50 39:09

9M ago39:09

39:09

Michael leaps to the defence of the woman who 'accidentally' poisoned her ex-husband's family, demands pay inequality between the Matildas and Socceroos, and calls for poor whites to redirect their hatred of immigrants to billionaires. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikT…

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UFOs, Oppenheimer Outrage & Lizzo Gets Sued - Episode 49 38:51

10M ago38:51

38:51

In the wake of the US congressional hearings, Michael tries to decide if aliens are in fact real or if Americans are just gullible and stupid. Meanwhile, Lizzo is being sued for workplace harassment and the allegations being made against her are bananas. Plus, Michael explains why it's fine to not cast a little person to play an Oompa Loompa or a J…

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Sonia Kruger, The Logies & Australian Mediocrity - Episode 48 31:09

10M ago31:09

31:09

Michael explains how The Logie Awards are a perfect example of Australia celebrating mediocrity and bigotry. Meanwhile, Sam Newman has made some more racist comments about Indigenous people, but it might actually be the AFL's fault. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and …

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Ep 11 - Lucy Bloom Crashed Her Motorbike and Spent A Year in Hospital 56:18

10M ago56:18

56:18

Lucy Bloom is a published author and international keynote speaker who lives in Sydney. When she was 18 she had a massive motorcycle accident on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and spent a year in hospital, and it forced her to grow up fast. While all her friends were out partying, she was starting her own advertising agency, and marrying a man from the …

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Barbie vs Piers Morgan, Ben Shapiro & Matt Walsh - Episode 47 37:33

10M ago37:33

37:33

Michael reacts to conservative men being outraged about the Barbie movie and considers whether Matt Walsh was indeed correct when he said feminism had killed more people than nuclear bombs. Meanwhile, Fox News reckons that there were actually some benefits to slavery and Elon Musk fixes everything with a Twitter rebrand. Check out Michael's comedy …

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Disrespected in The Shire 44:12

10M ago44:12

44:12

Australian comedian Daniel Muggleton is enjoying Australia retaining the Ashes, Pier Morgan crying and then talks about getting no respect at a gig at a bowls club. Typical. Oh and there's Round 2 for some jar jizzing right at the end - Doctor's Orders! I'm about to announce my 2023 Australian tour, sign-up to my mailing list for exclusive discount…

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Ep 10 - Jason Mack Interviewed One of the Guys From Slipknot! 1:03:34

11M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Jason Mack is a podcaster and music promoter based in Melbourne. His podcast ‘What We Did On The Weekend’ with Mathew Burgess has grown in the last few years to be one of the focal points of the Australian heavy music scene. In 2021 after some heavy drinking during lockdown and a scary moment k-holing live on Twitch, he decided to cut out alcohol f…

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How to Save the Commonwealth Games - Episode 46 38:21

11M ago38:21

38:21

In light of Victoria deciding not to host the Commonwealth Games, Michael reckons it's time we start letting athletes from poor countries take drugs to make the event more watchable. Meanwhile, the Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has been won by a trans woman, but is it really a victory for the trans movement? Plus, a book designed to teach kids ab…

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The Early Jar gets the Jizz 53:53

11M ago53:53

53:53

Australian comedian Daniel Muggleton is back talking... jizzing in a cup (again), hanging out with Dave Hughes at the footy and how insane it is trying to get a tradie (unless you're a tradie reading this, in which case you're great and do you have any experience with IKEA kitchens?). I'm about to announce my 2023 Australian tour, sign-up to my mai…

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Ep 9 - Michael Shafar is Jewish (and he’s ready to talk about it!) 1:00:01

11M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Michael Shafar is a stand up comedian from Melbourne, currently based in London. We’ve known each other and been friends for years, but I still didn’t really know that much about Shaf’s family life other than the fact that he’s Jewish. In this wonderful conversation he told me some stories about his grandparents surviving Nazi death camps in WWII, …

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Climate Protestors, Jonah Hill and Threads are all Doomed - Episode 45 38:51

11M ago38:51

38:51

Michael implores climate change protestors to leave the gays alone, explains why Jonah Hill's relationship 'boundaries' are self-destructive and why Threads is doomed to fail because no one cares about the thoughts of Instagram influencers. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok…

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Ep 8 - Prue Blake is Completely Well-Adjusted and Normal 42:57

11M ago42:57

42:57

Prue Blake is a stand up comedian based in Melbourne, she toured her first hour ‘Unfriended’ to Australian festivals this year and has always been so funny on stage as well as off. Prue always seems to have a great bit of gossip ready to go, and when we sat down during her Melbourne Comedy Festival run she ran me through the central story of her sh…

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