The Debrief with Dave O'Neil

Creator and star of Wogs Out Of Work and Acropolis Now, ladies and gentlemen. Dave's headed back to the Grand View from the Bayswater Cricket Club to give Simon a lift home. Apparently, Acropolis Now helped popularise the term 'skip' for a Anglo-Celtic Australians. Enough of that - get on with the podcast!  The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst....

Yeah so the last bit got cut off because the card ran out of space. Not ideal. But there's the better part of a great chat with Celia. You've seen here in Rosehaven and Utopia, come on. You know her!   Celia's on Twitter @CeliaPacquolaDave's on Facebook and Twitter too. And tell a friend about The Debrief. People need to know!  The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme m...

Part inspiration for The Debrief and man from the north of Victoria, Des Dowling! Dave and Des are off to then back from Echuca.   Des chose something by The Saints, so we've gone with Stranded.   Dave on Spicks and Specks with Chris Bailey - YouTube (22 seconds).Find Des here - www.desdowling.com.au Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too. And tell a friend about The Debrief. People need to know!  The...

Claire and Dave are off to Geelong! 90 minutes there, 90 minutes home so about 180 minutes to this episode. Nah.   Song chosen by Claire is First it giveth, Queens of the Stoneage. Get it on iTunes   Claire is ONLY on Instagram apparently. Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too.  The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougou...

Heard of Clunes. It's a drive, not a place in Cambridgeshire. Comedy legend and veteran is back for a third go on The Debrief. Dave and Brad are going up and back in one for a gig in Western Victoria, near Chandler country for the Dum Dum listeners, yeah you get it.   Brad stuck with the Australian songs and went with Stories of Me by Paul Kelly. Get it on iTunes.   Brad's on Facebook and Twitter....

Two comedy veterans lead each other straight into reminiscing about comedy of bygone years. If you think you know your stand up history in Australia (and visiting comics from back then) get your bingo pens handy and see how many you can tick off. SPOILER: Don't gig with a band if you're a comedian. Song chosen by Judith - Blue by The Jayhawks. Get it on iTunes or YouTube. Dave's on Facebook and Tw...

He's been on the tele in plenty of things lately, denies he's a comedy legend but he's on his way. Luke's just finished the Grand View Hotel, Dave's room in Fairfield (Wednesday nights, get along!). Where did they meet? Not at a shop or karate studio. Most likely at a comedy night. Song chosen is Abrasive by Rata Tat Tat. Get it on YouTube or iTunes.   Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too.  The Debr...

It's a big working Saturday, five gigs in one day!   SPONSOR: Beyond Rest - premium floatation centres for the deepest experience possible in Melbourne. Love filled temples of relaxation.  Melbourne: Prahran / Collingwood / Hawthorn East / Moonee Ponds www.beyondrest.com.au  The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoul...

This bloke's the Andrew Hoy of The Debrief! (Most appearences at Summer Olympics, Equestrian, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996 (Opening flag bearer), 2000, 2004, 2012) So far most appearences on the show. Much like someone else on Spicks and Specks... "Yeah, 53 times, whatever." No song on this one because we need to pay our APRA bill. But the songs will be back! ASAP.   AD: Check out Beyond Rest!  www.beyo...

It's here! Pilot Week on Channel 10 and DAVE, airing 8:30 PM Friday 24 August. Check it out. If you think DAVE deserves a series let Channel 10 know on Twitter and Facebook. This episode Dave goes up to Sydney for the launch of Pilot Week, pulls some other TV hopefuls into quiet places and quizzes them about the night and their chances.   Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too. The Debrief is produced...

Just finished a free gig at Spleen (get along) in Melbourne on Bourke Street, quite close to Parliament House, not relevant. How do you get a TV show up in Australia? How do you fly a helicopter on King Island? Growing up in Bernie Tasmania and more. Don't leave your bike unattended.   Josh's podcast is Don't You Know Who I Am? Apple Podcasts / website / where you're listening right now! Look it u...

Off to the club house of the Caulfield Bears FC! Check out Dan's website for socials and his podcast, Take it easy, here - www.danielconnell.com.au Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.   Try another podcast from Nearly. The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn an...

Nick and Dave are off to Lake Bolac - "you in the band are ya, mate?"   The Phone Hacks podcast is punishment for Nick Capper, Mike Goldstein and the guest. no one else. Find it here where you're listening The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.   Try another podcast from Nearly. The Clappers - Pop culture insi...

Get the heater on, we're driving back from Ballarat! Great insights about suburban football clubs. Check out The Suburban Footballer on Facebook. Song Tom chose is The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods.   SPONSOR: Be prepared for any occasion by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "Debrief" for 10% off your total order.   Nath on Facebook and Twitter and web...

For the first time ladies and gentlemen - Nath Valvo! Killed at the gig and happy to get a lift home. Nath on Facebook and Twitter and website. Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too. The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.   Try another podcast from Nearly. The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and A...

Kilos lighter and in Dave's car after they've finished a gig in Newport, Dilruk Jayasinha (the first ever guest on The Debrief) gets back in the passenger seat. Vote for Dilruk in the Logies if it hasn't passed and you know how. He's got a great podcast with Ben Lomas, Fit Bet. Check it out!   Dilruk on Facebook and Twitter Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too. The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a p...

On the way back from a special gig for the Collingwood Football Club, and on the way there. Mixing it up a little with bit of pre and post commentary this episode. Peter's idea.   Peter's on Facebook and Twitter (and has a kids book series - Frankie Fish) Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too.     The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork crea...

On the way back to Melbourne with Dave Thornton in the back seat. The song chosen by Brad, "Science Fiction" by The Divinyls You'll hear it at the end - YouTube And leave a review where your listening.   Brad's on Facebook and Twitter. Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too. The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis....

Second appearence on The Debrief and first after winning I'm a celebrity: Get me out of here! Some great behind the scenes info on the Channel 10 show. They put together some of Fiona's best bits here. But there's more of course!   Fiona's on Facebook and Twitter. Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too.   The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwo...

Just out of the BBC studio on The News Quiz, Felicity Ward shares a cab home in the city she's adopted. A hot day, "Sea Bogans", class comparisons in the UK and Australia, moving to the Mother Land and getting gigs. Hear Felicity on The News Quiz with Miles Jupp - it's here on the BBC website.   Felicity on Facebook and Twitter. Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too.   The Debrief is produced by Near...

Straight from the UK, Dave and Stuart are in a London taxi. The Mighty Boosh, Stuart moving to Bristol, on being a street performer, Dave's tips for surviving corporate gigs and going back stage. Stuart chose Glory Box by Portishead for his song at the end. Get it on iTunes here. Find Stuart Goldsmith on Twitter and Facebook And he's got a podcast! The Comedian's Comedian. On Apple Podcasts or whe...

Subscribe to Dave and Glenn's new show! Search for "Somehow Related" to get the episodes.   How is the facist ideology intertwined with the bubbly orange bottle of sugar? Dave and Glenn search their recollection, imagination, historical reading and shared experiences for any thread between Nazis and Fanta. All helped by the robot... oh, there's got to be a better name...   Dave's on Facebook and T...

Capper's in the front, Tulky's in the back. It's another double-header on the way back from Gippsland.   Nick Capper's Melbourne International Comedy Festival show... Quantum Bad Boy - get tickets here.   So many big questions in this epside... Did Capper ever have cows on his bedroom wall growing up? Wasn't Brad Oakes supposed to be along for this one? What to buy from KFC Traralgon? ...And where...

Dave and Adam are heading home after a gig in Ballarat. Lots covered heading east on the Western Highway; awkward corporate gigs, Lawrence Mooney's reception in Ballarat, handing back some of the gig fee when things went that bad and some requisite junk food discussion. Adam Rozenbach's song choice - Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden. GIG: See Adam at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Ho...

Dave Callan learns about chocolate dynasties, successfully argues that moving from choreographed dances to demonstrating ninja moves is the "logical progression" and some people think he's still on Triple J! Tell a friend about the show and leave a review where you're listening. There's time in the day! Dave Callan's song choice - Depeche Mode's Enjoy The Silence   AD: Always have a greeting card...