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In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about seeking help, a disgusting little boy, and chads.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Jack and The Beanstalk’ by The Australian Shakespeare Company ‘Blackpill.’ by Paracosm   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wur...

It’s Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest for 2025, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about fursonas, finger food, and playing the cello.   The shows discussed are:   ‘When I Grow Up…’ by Jeromaia Detto ‘Doug & Max Do 50 Minutes of Their Worst Ideas’ by Douglas Rintoul & Max Paton ‘Homecoming’ by Carmelo Costa ‘Live,...

It’s Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest for 2025, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about attention to detail, vertigo, and a basketball hoop.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Bond, Lost My Bond’ by Ethan Cavanagh ‘The Party’s Over’ by Reuben Kaye ‘Rage Bait’ by Gemma Caruana ‘Snape: Life after Voldemort’ by Alec Fry ‘Fin, Lik...

It’s Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest for 2025, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a circus tent, slickness, and freestyling.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Tiny King’ by Nathan Hugh Robért ‘Bigfoot: In Plain Sight’ by Handful of Bugs ‘Subletting My Room for an Hour’ by Max Flett & Montana Papadinis ‘Escape from H...

It’s Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest for 2025, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about missing fingers, rillette, and the ponderings of guinea pigs.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Dysfunctional Family Jukebox’ by Freddie Arthur ‘Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin’ by Marcel Cole ‘Comedy Roulette’ hosted by Kru Harale ‘In...

It’s Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest for 2025, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about drinking water too fast, getting nailed to a cross, and piffing oranges.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Breaking the Musical’ by Stephanie Broadbridge ‘Starring Two Women’ by Helena Ruse & Pippa Miills ‘Classic Penguins’ by Garry St...

It’s Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest for 2025, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about singing children, five-lane highways, and a use for an elbow.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Fool Me Once’ by Josh Staley ‘It’s Not Funny, It’s Private’ by Jenna Suffern ‘Bastard Joy’ by Geraldine Quinn ‘Bunker’ by Jett Bond   INSTAGRAM...

It’s Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest for 2025, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & Elizabeth Brennan talk about a little bit of jealousy, a fat-suit, and betraying your siblings.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Shitbag’ by Hayley Edwards ‘Love, Love, Love’ by The Essendon Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.production...

It’s Jake and Jamesy’s Chucklefest for 2025, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about knowing dance moves, a shifty devil, and the location of the clitoris.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Accordion Ryan’s Pop Bangers’ by Ryan Simpson ‘Promising Young Mensch’ by Jacob Sacher ‘No Show’ by Jett Bond & Thom Heim ‘Mad C*nts...

It’s Jake and Jamesy’s Chucklefest for 2025, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!   In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about being able to float, building a house, and a random happenstance.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Girt By Sea’ by Jess Budin ‘Don’t Let Me Eat My Babies’ by Holly Bohmer ‘A Chance to Address the Amish Rumours’ by Stephanie Hare ‘Garage Sal...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a fox, being madly in love, and breaking into a stranger’s cabin.   The shows discussed are:   ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by OzAct ‘Pain Drunk.’ by Hannah Bird ‘Djuna’ by Bullet Heart Club ‘Beasts’ by Persona Collective ‘Evil Dead The Musical’ by FollowSpot Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gma...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about fat-shaming, medical dissection, and massage school.   The shows discussed are:   ‘The Cadaver Palaver’ by Bare Witness Co. ‘Boys on the Verge of Tears’ by The Maybe Pile   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri Peopl...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about an eyepatch, doubts, and a ferry.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Rope’ by The 23rd Theatre Company ‘Dennis and The Dazzling Dentistry Facility’ Written and Directed by Connor Gale ‘Ladies in Black’ by Beaumaris Theatre   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contempla...

Jake Stewart & Stelios Ioannides talk about a thin lesbian, church camp, and a frozen lake.   The shows discussed are:   ‘It’s a Intervention’ by The Knack Theatre ‘Robin Hood’ by Melbourne Shakespeare Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri Peop...

Jake Stewart & Prashanti Middling talk about a dog family, a prince, and a meteor coming to Earth.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by The Melbourne Shakespeare Company ‘The Most of It’ by Sam Horton   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a plank, sauvignon blanc, and gay pillars.   The shows discussed are: ‘The Aevum Valley’ by Tom Weinart ‘Cruel Intentions’ at The Alex Theatre ‘Greeking Out’ by Rebecca Perich ‘Fresno’ by Josh Connell, Jeremy Harland, and James Greaves ‘The Boys in The Band’ by James Terry Collective   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedi...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about suits of armour, an acrobat school, and how to tap dance.   The shows discussed are: ‘Honour’ by Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre ‘Frankie & Fitz’ by Tanaka Bofu ‘Our Monster’s Name is Jerry’ by Dirty Pennies Theatre Project ‘Truth’ at The Malthouse   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about connecting planets, a spinning wheel, and being raised in Newquay.   The shows discussed are: ‘Fractured Love’ by Backyard Theatre Ensemble ‘Mrs. Marvin’ by Emma Algeri ‘Eigengrau’ by The Beehive Players   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about maritime dreams, baleen, and sport trauma.   The shows discussed are: ‘Messy Friends’ by Gendermess Productions ‘37’ by The Melbourne Theatre Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about skincare routines, a cap with a feather in it, and a convent.   The shows discussed are: ‘I’m Fine’ by Saxon Evans ‘Hot White Kiss’ by James WF Roberts ‘Monster’ by Florian Wild & Oliver Ayres ‘Thirty-Six’ by Jo Clifford & Bayley Turner ‘Labyrinth’ by Forest Collective   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talks about chazwozzas, bamboo underwear, and the SPU.   The shows discussed are: ‘Lost Property’ by Amelia Dunn & Tuia Suter ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ by The Australian Shakespeare Company   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the W...

Jake Stewart talks about malaise, a bath, and lutes.   The shows discussed are: ‘Sweet Pea’ by Mover’s Call Theatre Company ‘War Cry’ at The Motley Bauhaus ‘Romeo & Juliet’ by Shakespeare-In-Between   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the K...

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about fiery energy, a big piece of paper, and the word ’nuanced’.   The shows discussed are: ‘Not All Men’ by Burst Theatre Company ‘House with a Sunken Garden’ by Ephemera Theatre ‘Primitives’ presented by Whitfield Studio ‘The Axe in The Ceiling’ by Jaya Berged   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a...

Jake Stewart talks about seagulls, a baking knife, and an old wizard.   The shows discussed are: ‘Dredge’ created with Femmural and The Anchor Theatre Company, presented in association with Gavin Roach ‘Don Giovanni’ by BK Opera   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   It is a privilege to create, view, and contemplate theatre on the lands of the...

Jake Stewart talks about a lizard, fancy British ladies, and cannibals.   The show discussed is: ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ by 24 Carrot Productions   INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissing.booth.productions   EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com   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...