The Comedy Writers Group

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Hypnosis + Improv (with Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci)

Episode 172

Monday, February 16, 2026 • Duration 01:11:19

This week I'm joined by Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci of HYPROV, a live show that combines hypnosis and improvisation going on tour around Australia and NZ.

We chat about Asad's relationship with hypnosis, how they both found improv in their lives, how Colin was cast in Whose Line Is It Anyway, and how Asad dreamed up the Hyprov concept.

We also get into pre-show and after-show routines, AI "art", and hypnosis as an anesthetic!

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Directing a Show (with Steph Tisdell)

Episode 171

Monday, February 9, 2026 • Duration 02:06:06

This week I'm joined by comedian, actor, and author, Steph Tisdell (Bump, Class of 07, Total Control) for the first in a series of episodes where I will be directing her new show Steph Tisdell is Fat coming to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

Across this EPIC special episode, you'll be a fly-on-the-wall to our first meeting. You will hear everything that Steph wants to pour into her new show, her relationship with stand-up, fitness, diet culture, weight, regulation, anxiety, ADHD, singing, dancing, and so much more.

It's frank, it's personal, it's a great conversation.

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MICF Director (with Susan Provan)

Episode 162

Monday, December 8, 2025 • Duration 01:12:22

This week on the podcast I'm joined by the Director of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Susan Provan. Susan is an icon of the Australian comedy scene and it was great to get to chat with her. It's my first guest with an Order of Australia!

Susan and I talk about the history of the Comedy Festival, how it's evolved over the years, programming, scouting, judging Raw Comedy, marketing, AI, and how she stays excited about the job.

Tickets for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are now on sale for 2026.

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Rini (with Myq Kaplan)

Episode 161

Saturday, December 6, 2025 • Duration 01:13:52

NYC comedian Myq Kaplan returns to the podcast this week to talk all about his new special RINI now available on Youtube. Myq Kaplan is an absolutely profilic comedian boasting more than 20 years of experiences and with appearances on Conan, Letterman, and Last Comic Standing (just to name a few.)

We have a great chat about co-authoring a special, creating the perfect title for a show, promotion stamina, the nature of comedy, and lots more.

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Self-Promotion (with Dave Thornton)

Episode 160

Monday, November 24, 2025 • Duration 01:12:43

I'm joined by the brilliant Dave Thornton. Dave has been crushing it in comedy for more than twenty years. You might know Dave from stand-up stages around the world, and all the iconic shows over the years from Rove Live to The Project.

We chat about what motivated Dave to get into stand-up, the challenges of self-promotion, celebrating the wins, and his new stand-up special Nothing's Unpossible, available on Youtube. We also discuss what it's like to both have grandparents in the Dutch Resistance.

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Nun Slut (with Claire Robin)

Episode 159

Monday, November 17, 2025 • Duration 01:14:23

This week I'm joined by the brilliant Claire Robin from the multi-award winning show, Nun Slut. I chat to Claire about the development of the show, her relationship with clowning, acting school, keeping the show fresh, and what it's like to get recognition in the form of AWARDS!

We also discuss the value of The Comedy Writers Group and the upcoming Comedy Writers Group Retreat coming up in January.

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'Til You Make It (with Emma Choy, Phillip Hayden, and Riley Sugars)

Episode 158

Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 01:20:59

This week we're talking web-series with the creators of 'Til You Make It which has recently dropped on Youtube. I'm joined by actor Emma Choy, writer / actor Phillip Hayden, and producer Riley Sugars. We chat about how the show emerged, evolved, and how satisfying it is to put it out into the world.

We also discuss the challenges of juggling work and parent life, and the hopes for the future of the series.

You can watch all the episodes here and follow the behind-the-scenes on instagram.

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Improv Rules (with Casey Feigh)

Episode 157

Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 01:16:14

This week I'm joined by actor, writer, producer, director, Casey Feigh all the way from LA. We chat about his hit show Holy Shit Improv and it's upcoming Australian tour. We get into Casey's surprising comedy origins, his passion for improv, his relationship with feedback, and what motivates him to produce shows.

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Business (with Tim Batt)

Episode 156

Monday, October 27, 2025 • Duration 01:17:02

My guest this week is the brilliant Tim Batt. Tim is a comedian, podcaster, and producer. Podcast fans will know him from his cult-hit podcast The Worst Idea of All Time that he co-hosts alongside Guy Montgomery.

We discuss making stuff for money versus making stuff for fun, the origins of his podcast, shooting a pilot in a sewer, and the preciousness of time as parent.

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Group Workshop (with Mema Sifa, Phil De Bondi, and Christopher James)

Episode 155

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 01:09:23

It's time for another Group Workshop episode! I'm joined by Comedy Writers Group members: Mema, Phil, and Christopher to workshop some new material and tackle some challenging scenarios.

We chat about how to approach performing outside, turning sandwiches into a story, and how boring sobriety can be. We also discuss the pre-show ritual and how we prepare for a show.

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