Episode 2: AI stand up, mayors with punchlines and festivals around Oz

Описание: This Week in Comedy takes a sharp, funny, and occasionally unhinged look at what’s happening in comedy around Australia. Hosts Morry Morgan and Lily Geddes blend comedy history, industry insight, festival intelligence, and off-the-rails conversation, to deliver a podcast with the loose energy of a green room chat and confidence of a drunk uncle.

In Episode 2 the duo spotlight the Hobart Comedy Festival, celebrating Tasmania’s growing comedy presence. Yes, dear listeners. Great comedy doesn’t only happen on the mainland. Morry does a whip-around to Adelaide, with an interview with comedian Big Al. In their chat Al highlights local rooms, paid gigs, and what’s worth checking out in the lead-up to Adelaide Fringe.

Beyond Australia, This Week in Comedy explores how humour operates on a global stage. Morry points to New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and how he used comedy, satire, and short-form humour to help him win mayoral race. And again, this episode is sponsored (ie. self funded) by a beer. This time it’s the pickle-flavoured ‘It’s a Big Dill‘ beer, by Sailors Grave Brewing of Tasmania.

And if you’d like to recommend a comedy room, comedian, beer, or share some comedy gossip, reach out to us.