On a rugby league tour to South Africa, Jonny Raithby thought the biggest danger was sharks in the harbour—until unmarked cops threw him and his mates into the back of a van. With bloodied legs, a drunken swim, and a midnight ride through the dark, things went from funny to terrifying fast. From near-death in a cell to bribery, strip club chaos, and the harsh reality of overseas police, this yarn is one of Jonny’s scariest yet. A Proper True Yarn that shows how quickly a night on the piss can turn into a fight for freedom.

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Knuckles sits back while Jonny Raithby unloads two belters. First up: the night a comedy hypnotist picked a shy 17-year-old Jonny and sent him under—bear-hugging his coach in undies, dancing, and miming golf swings that “connected” squarely with the family jewels. Jonny swears it was real, and reckons it flipped a switch in him—confidence, footy form, the lot.

Then we jet to Marmaris, Turkey for his first lads’ holiday: wrong end of the season, US sailors flood the town, local tension spikes, and Jonny’s crew suddenly have a gang with knives on their heels. Cue back-street evasions and a six-foot-six Turkish unit who “has a word” and makes the problem disappear. Also: why Turkey’s the world capital for hairlines and teeth, and £0.13 beers in the 90s.

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In this Proper True Yarn episode, Knuckles sits down with one of Australia’s funniest comedians, Nick Capper, for a no-holds-barred run of chaotic road stories. From getting obliterated on weed gummies with Ari Shaffir in Adelaide and accidentally smuggling them to Canberra, to running through the streets with a four-person KFC dinner box before a gig, Nick proves that sometimes the most unprofessional moments turn into the best performances.

They cover the highs and lows of travelling with other comics, the strange habits of anxious performers, testing questionable material at open mics, and those glorious moments when your partner is sure you’re about to bomb… only for you to absolutely crush it. Packed with laughs, embarrassing tales, and raw comedian life on the road, this yarn is pure gold.

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n this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Knuckles welcomes comedian Nick Capper for a fast-paced yarn about stand-up, the wild unpredictability of small-town gigs, and the unexpected doors a viral joke can open.

Nick starts by shouting out some of his favourite comics — from close mate Dan Rath, whose material either annihilates a room or clears it entirely, to the razor-sharp Luke Heggie, plus international inspirations like Dave Chappelle, Maria Bamford, and Tig Notaro.

The conversation turns to Nick’s friendship with fellow comic Andrew Hamilton (“Hamo”). Nick shares how a Proper True Yarn podcast mention helped turn a doomed Shepparton tour stop into a packed, electric night. Originally expecting just five people, Hamo’s Facebook post — fuelled by listeners and locals — brought dairy farmers straight from the milking shed, boots on and all, to a heaving comedy crowd. The Shepp gig ended in a classic country night out, complete with stories about dodgy strip clubs, inventive electricians dimming the lights for the dancers, and the unique party energy of rural Australia.

Nick then talks about opening for US comedy star Matt Rife — a connection born from a viral bit about the urban myth of Marilyn Manson and Prince removing ribs to perform a certain act on themselves. Rife saw the joke back when he had only 30k followers, promised to work with Nick if he ever toured Australia, and followed through once his fame exploded into the millions.

Throughout, Knuckles and Nick riff relentlessly — from self-deprecating digs at their own careers, to absurd rib-cage surgery extensions, to playful shout-outs to Gympie and Nambour. The yarn is a blend of behind-the-scenes comedy hustle, the magic of unexpected gigs, and mateship-fuelled storytelling at its loosest and funniest.

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Comedian Nick Capper joins Knuckles for a brutally honest and hilariously raw yarn about surviving testicular cancer. From discovering a tiny lump during Melbourne’s lockdown, to enduring awkward scans with a little too much gel, to the surreal moment he was asked to “make a deposit” at a children’s hospital sperm clinic — Capper tells it all. But the laughs sit alongside an important message: check yourself, because cancer doesn’t discriminate. The pair swap stories about men’s health, undescended testicles (human and canine), and the stubborn pride that stops too many blokes from seeing a doctor. It’s part comedy, part cautionary tale, and all Proper True Yarn.

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In this cracking yarn, comedian Nick Capper shares the night Robin Williams rocked a Sydney comedy crowd while in town for Happy Feet 2. From sprinting across the city to catch the legend live, to nervously telling him about one of his most infamous flops (Jack), this tale has it all — awkward fan moments, quick-fire genius, and Robin’s perfect parting line: “I think he should have cooked the steak.” Plus, Capper dives into wild cruise ship gigs, country engagement party chaos, and a mystery “black ash” that turned one small-town night into an unforgettable bender.

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Comedian Nick Capper joins the Proper True Yarn Podcast for a chaotic tribute to one of Australian comedy’s wildest cult heroes – Aaron “Gox” Gocs. From parking miles away from the airport and walking the highway in thongs with two plastic bags, to driving a Subaru Outback with no windscreen, to derailing a Comedy Central shoot with nothing but fried chicken and chaos – the Gox tales are as unhinged as they are hilarious. Nick and Knuckles swap outrageous yarns about airport mishaps, dead possums in green rooms, and the everyday madness that follows Gox everywhere. A laugh-out-loud episode for comedy fans, yarn lovers, and anyone who appreciates Aussie characters at their finest.

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Comedian Nick Capper joins Knuckles for a chaotic trip down memory lane, swapping stories from Australia’s wildest bush events and B&S balls. From having his afro set on fire multiple times, to witnessing the bizarre “Afghanistan” esky-lid game, to the infamous Boys & Babes pig-hunting calendars, no yarn is too outrageous. Nick recalls burning couches, all-in brawls, and questionable recovery sessions, while Knuckles chimes in with equally shocking country tales. It’s unfiltered, unruly, and unmistakably Aussie.

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