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After we talk about a boat magician, Jake and James discuss a bunch of television shows from their differingly tumultuous childhoods.   Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: [email protected]   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

We start off talkin’ toothless satires and harpless satyrs, and we end upstanding for our national anthem.   We touch briefly on ‘Lord of The Flies’ at Theatre Works, and the epic Sri Lankan tale of ‘The Jungle and The Sea’, before diving into:   ‘Ego Death Elektra’ by The Carnage Garden ‘Cold War 2.0’ by Doppelgangster ‘Slam Machine Squared’ by Slam Machine   Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: [email protected]   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Jake saw ‘Practical Magic 2’ and the new Tom Six movie, and it’s all about to become your business.   The theatre reviews start at 15:13   The shows discussed are: ‘Dead Stock’ by Chelsea Hickman ‘Top Girls’ by The Essendon Theatre Company   Release ‘The Onania Club’   And as always, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: [email protected]   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Niklaus J Carr is here to talk about his upcoming play ‘Ego Death Elektra’.   We also touch on perils of the creative process, the 16th Street Experience, and the magic of collaboration.   Tickets to The Carnage Garden’s ‘Ego Death Elektra’ are available here: https://events.humanitix.com/ego-death-elektra   And as always, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: [email protected]   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Do you know what a progressional dinner is? Once you realise you don’t care, come hear Jake and James’ pitches for the third Mamma Mia film.   Tell us which movie you’d prefer to see!   The pitches start at 46:03   Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: [email protected]   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

In this solo episode with Jake, we unpack some of Melbourne’s recent theatre offerings, and get repeatedly distracted by nonsense.   Shows of particular focus are: ’12 Angry Actors’ by Asamina Theatre Company ‘Cleopatra and Antony’ by Melbourne Shakespeare Company   Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: [email protected]   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

The Renaissance is on!   We’re back, and we’re revamping the lot, Pokésluts.   This is the first episode of the rest of our lives.   Come along as Jake Stewart and James Hardy spend this episode unpacking Greta Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’, offload a few social grievances, and don't worry – we also talk about Rob Mills.   Also, let us know if you want us to come and review your show!   EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about magikarp, Age of Empires 2, and pork.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Sainting Joan’ by Abigail Banister-Jones ‘Future Loves Burning / Age of Extremes’ by Victorian Theatre Company ‘Animal Farm’ by MUST   EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about beyblades, backflaps, and being on a tram.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Slam Machine Sketch Show’ by Slam Machine ‘A Twist of Fate’ by Scary Goats Theatre ‘The Office at the End of the World’ by Above Sea Level Theatre ‘Beasts’ by Persona Collective ‘The Last Parma Night’ by Max Meaden   EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Jake sits down with playwright-actor Max Meaden to discuss his upcoming production of ‘The Last Parma Night’ at Chapel Off Chapel.   They yammer about mateship, making approachable theatre, and the artistic landscape of Ballarat.   Tickets to ‘The Last Parma Night’ (May 6-10): https://tinyurl.com/lastparmanight   EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest comes to a close! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about having friends in California, the mouths of babies, and a hodge-podge-mish-mash.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Doing This’ by Lauren Bonner ‘Giuseppe’s Love Quest’ by Jeromaia Detto ‘Aphrodite’ by Elouise Eftos ‘Alakazam’ by Ben McCarthy ‘Confessional’ by Gumboot Theatre Company ‘Milk Dud’ by Amelia June ‘Hard to Swallow’ by Reuben Kaye ‘Freidah Will See You Now’ by Caitlin Duff   EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about gumbo, being a teacher, and seeing someone on stilts.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Hello Mr. Radio’ by Handful of Bugs ‘Lowkey’ by Louis Prandolini ‘Daddy Daycare’ by Steph Crothers ‘Love Letter To Heephah’ by Amelia Pawsey ‘My Precious! The Cabaret’ by Morgan Palmer ‘Welcome to Hell’ by Andy Balloch ‘Twinkle Town: The Forgotten High School Musical Musical’ by Isabella Patane & Dean Robinson ‘DisUnited States’ by Richard Mealey ‘Mushroom Lady & Me’ by Joseph Green   EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sov4ereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about astronauts, playing twins, and slicing apples.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Everyone in the Audience Gets a Button’ by Ned ‘Fangirl Fundamentals’ by Georgie Potter ‘Space Comedy’ by Rao Morusupalli ‘Weapons Grade Comedy’ by Ross Purdy ‘Alf Alpha’s Cocktail Hour’ by Alf Alpha ‘Articulate’ by Gumboot Theatre Company ’Squid’s Sunday Sideshow’ by Samora Squid   EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart talks about vertical poles, polaroids, and Catholicism.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Sharp’ by Guneet Kaur ‘Be My BFFFFFFF!’ by John Glover ‘The Divine Comedy’ by Anthony Locascio   EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about the Sorkin Strut, being white, and the East Star.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Going Somewhere?’ By James Collopy ‘Mrs Lovett’s Famous Meat Pies Grand Reopening Extravaganza’ by Elliot Wood ‘DADAM’ by DADAM ‘Why Are You Here’ by Bronwyn Isaac ‘Self-Inflicted’ by George Rigden ‘Laurie’ by Max Flett   EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.