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Episode 13: Lizard Jim Carrey and The Chaser's Delmenico
Episode 13 of This Week in Comedy finds hosts Lily Geddes and Morry Morgan powering through a lingering lurgy. From there, they dive into the week’s comedy-adjacent headlines with their trademark mix of pop culture, Australian references, and gentle conspiracy dabbling.
First up is Jim Carrey’s rare public appearance at the César Awards in Paris, which sparked online chaos: plastic surgery, alien theories, “reptilian” conspiracy, and a viral post from drag makeup artist Alexis Stone claiming to be Carrey. They land on the simplest explanation: work done. But hey! They could be wrong.
The mood lifts with genuinely good news: Australian comedy icon Magda Szubanski announces she’s in remission from stage four mantle cell lymphoma. The hosts celebrate her legacy, from Fast Forward characters Michelle and Ferret to netballer Sharon Strzelecki and her role in Babe, calling her a national treasure.
They then circle back to the radio drama between Kyle and Jackie O. With ARN issuing Kyle Sandilands a serious misconduct notice and a 14-day window to remedy the breach, the hosts debate whether that's the end of this comedy duo...and maybe an opportunity for fresh new voices (Hint, hint ARN!). A lighter sidebar follows, with Morry revealing that “Rove McManus” is actually John Henry Michael McManus. We suppose it gets him through customs faster.
A comedy history segment ticks through milestones: Spike Milligan’s death (and his “I told you I was ill” gravestone), Gilbert Gottfried’s birth and voice work, Dr. Seuss trivia, Moonlighting’s premiere, and John Candy’s untimely death.
Beer of the week is Wolf of the Willows’ Chopper West Coast IPA, praised for its bitter finish—then the episode pivots to Morry’s interview with John Delmenico, editor of The Chaser. Delmenico previews his upcoming Business of Comedy Conference panel alongside The Onion’s Scott Dikkers and Silicon Valley writer Andrew J. Nash, arguing satire has always shadowed democracy, shaping how audiences see politicians and power.
The episode closes with oddball facts (Frisbee ashes memorial discs) and darkly relatable parenting jokes, before another plug for the Business of Comedy Conference in April.
The Business of Comedy Conference: Click here
The Business of Comedy Conference session with John Delmenico: Click here
Chopper West Coast IPA: Click here
Learn more about This Week in Comedy by visiting www.thisweekincomedy.com.au
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By The Rubber Chicken StudioEpisode 13 of This Week in Comedy finds hosts Lily Geddes and Morry Morgan powering through a lingering lurgy. From there, they dive into the week’s comedy-adjacent headlines with their trademark mix of pop culture, Australian references, and gentle conspiracy dabbling.
First up is Jim Carrey’s rare public appearance at the César Awards in Paris, which sparked online chaos: plastic surgery, alien theories, “reptilian” conspiracy, and a viral post from drag makeup artist Alexis Stone claiming to be Carrey. They land on the simplest explanation: work done. But hey! They could be wrong.
The mood lifts with genuinely good news: Australian comedy icon Magda Szubanski announces she’s in remission from stage four mantle cell lymphoma. The hosts celebrate her legacy, from Fast Forward characters Michelle and Ferret to netballer Sharon Strzelecki and her role in Babe, calling her a national treasure.
They then circle back to the radio drama between Kyle and Jackie O. With ARN issuing Kyle Sandilands a serious misconduct notice and a 14-day window to remedy the breach, the hosts debate whether that's the end of this comedy duo...and maybe an opportunity for fresh new voices (Hint, hint ARN!). A lighter sidebar follows, with Morry revealing that “Rove McManus” is actually John Henry Michael McManus. We suppose it gets him through customs faster.
A comedy history segment ticks through milestones: Spike Milligan’s death (and his “I told you I was ill” gravestone), Gilbert Gottfried’s birth and voice work, Dr. Seuss trivia, Moonlighting’s premiere, and John Candy’s untimely death.
Beer of the week is Wolf of the Willows’ Chopper West Coast IPA, praised for its bitter finish—then the episode pivots to Morry’s interview with John Delmenico, editor of The Chaser. Delmenico previews his upcoming Business of Comedy Conference panel alongside The Onion’s Scott Dikkers and Silicon Valley writer Andrew J. Nash, arguing satire has always shadowed democracy, shaping how audiences see politicians and power.
The episode closes with oddball facts (Frisbee ashes memorial discs) and darkly relatable parenting jokes, before another plug for the Business of Comedy Conference in April.
The Business of Comedy Conference: Click here
The Business of Comedy Conference session with John Delmenico: Click here
Chopper West Coast IPA: Click here
Learn more about This Week in Comedy by visiting www.thisweekincomedy.com.au
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.