The Debrief with Dave O'Neil

Dave and Harley are on the way back from a gig at the Notting Hill Hotel, an old Monash Uni student pub in Melbourne's south east. Harley's from Queensland, and if you've spent some time there you'll recognise all the town names. Harley got fired from the a commercial radio network (prank related, story in podcast), then moved onto Nova when Dave had just moved to Vega. And then he did a bunch of...

Up and comer Izzy Ali in the passanger seat heading back from Tatura (west of Shepparton). As seen on ABC Comedy's Tonightly - The Gangs of Torquay Izzy's been listening to some older music lately - It's probably me (feat Eric Clapton), by Sting. AD: Thinking of starting an onlins shop? Check out Shopify. Socials Izzy on Facebook Dave O'Neil on Twitter Dave O'Neil on Facebook   The Debrief is prod...

One of the longest and funniest Debriefs - two Dave's in the front and a Brad Oakes in the back. Remember how Hughesy bought the house from The Block one year? Or that time Brad Oakes politely pulled him off stage very early on in his career? Or when he nailed the Comedy Gala spot and his career took off? Didn't think so. But you will!   Socials Hughesy on Twitter Hughesy on Facebook Dave O'Neil o...

Straight out of a gig in Rosebud - Dave, Lehmo and Lawrence head back to town. “Am I bringing your podcast down, Dave?” Lawrence Mooney is in the back seat. Lehmo's song choice - Wide Open Road (cover), Weddings Parties Anything.   Socials Lehmo on Twitter Lehmo on Facebook Dave on Twitter Dave on Facebook   VIDEO: Lawrence as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull   The Debrief is produced by Nearly. Mo...

On not taking acid, not going to the dentist, comedy roadshow, Lygon Street roadwork advice, Newcastle, Rhys' parents (who met in Far North Queensland), Pentridge Prison, buying a house, Bert Newton and GMA! The song chosen by Rhys - Young Americans, by David Bowie.  Socials Dave on Twitter Dave on Facebook Rhys on Twitter Rhys on Facebook   Thanks to our sponsors Shebah Rideshare - all the driver...

Moving to Sydney and trying to meet his neighbours, 70 year olds at comedy shows, old sayings, setting yourself up for life as an academic, started comedy at 35 and it's the longest job Luke's had. Luke's song choice, Country Girl by Primal Scream. Find out where he's on and go see him! www.lukeheggie.com   Socials Dave on Twitter Dave on Facebook   The Debrief is produced by Nearly. More info - n...

All the way from Werribee... Nick found out first-hand that Serbian’s like call-backs, he's toured in Europe and taken cover from car bombs in Afghanistan. Expect some words on Andrew Dice Clay, YMCA summer camp, sharing a dressing room with Bill Burr (some good advice from Bill too) and more.   Keep an eye out for Nick’s comedy special coming up on ABC. It'll probably be on iView soon enough too!...

Stuck in a basement in Tasmania two comedy legends, Matt and Dave, make the best the situation and record a podcast.   BTW - Matt won Raw Comedy 2014, here's the video.   More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief   Thanks to this episode's sponsors... Shebah Rideshare - female ridesharing. Get the app!   Socials Dave O'Neil on Twitter Dave O'Neil on Facebook Matt Stewart on Twitter Matt Stewart on Face...

Once was a pool cleaner, very comfortable around sporting clubs and rumoured to be a fire fighter...? Evan Hocking and Dave have just finished a gig. They're on the way home and it sounds like they woke up Brad Oakes in the back seat! For another competent back seat performance check out David Tulk's episode. The song! Punch in the face by Frenzel Rhomb.    More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief   T...

Some great Australian comedy television reminiscing from behind the scenes, doing comedy in Iraq, comparing BMX bikes and getting yelled at by a remote control boat operator. Song choice - Say it ain't so by Weezer. Get it on iTunes here.   More on Adam here - www.rozie.com.au   More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief   Thanks to this episode's sponsor, Dollar Shave Club.   Socials Dave O'Neil on Twi...

Vespas, when to end a joke, gigging in Koo Wee Rup and Madonna's sleeping habits. Dave's song to end the pod - Jump around by House of Pain, a classic! Get it on iTunes.   More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief   Socials Dave O'Neil on Twitter Dave O'Neil on Facebook Dave Thornton on Twitter Nearly on Twitter Nearly on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/...

There's class here in Australia too, you know, not just in England - "I've flown Tiger" says Jeff Green. He's also done a lunchtime gig for the Thoroughbred Owners of Australia.   The Debrief is produced by Nearly. More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief   Socials Dave on Twitter Dave on Facebook Jeff on Twitter Nearly on Twitter Nearly on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Gigging since 1983, performed for Charles, Diana, Nelson Mandela, announced AC/DC on their Ball Breaker tour and then there's all the decades of radio success. The song chosen by Stubbsie - Marseillesby The Angels   Find Richard Stubbs here - http://www.richardstubbs.com.au/   The Debrief is produced by Nearly. More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief   Thanks to our sponsors Shebah Rideshare - all th...

Tony has his own suggestions for the podcast straight away, Mel Brooks praises the Australian cast of The Producers, what it's like to be on 20 to 1 in a deal to snag Bert Newton for Get This (and how there are some dodgy edits going on), more Bert Newton stories and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Oh! And Mamara! Also, Tony recommends Origins, another podcast about the start of shows like Curb Your Enthusi...

From 3RRR Breakfasters and live stand up gigs around the country it's the Albury-Wodonga born Geraldine Hickey. Dave and Geraldine have just finished a gig at a primary school (there was a band booked, but they broke up during the week leading up to the gig). Geraldine's song choice - Melbourne artist Kaiit, with Natural Woman. Check her out on Youtube, Alt Music Group or Triple J Unearthed. The D...

Winner of Raw Comedy on her first attempt years back, sharer of knowledge, author, health advocate and self described working class hustler, Nelly Thomas gets a lift home after an ALP fund raiser. More about Nelly here - www.nellythomas.com   Song - Nelly went for (after some debate) Flame Trees, Cold Chisel   The Debrief is produced by Nearly. More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief   Thanks to our...

Dave gets a lift this time, in Lawrence's 1971 MGB GT hard top. It's a bit louder than regular listeners will be used to. The MG designers rudely discounted the likelihood of it being used as a recording studio going 100 km/h down The Great Ocean Road.  Don't forget to check out Unofficial Malcolm Turnbull on Facebook. Song time. Lawrence chose Empty by Rebecca's Empire. A choice wholely supported...

Comic Tommy Dassalo is best known for being one half of the Little Dum Dum Club, and Dave reckons Tommy and his podcast partner Karl Chandler are ripe for a Martin/Molloy style bust up. It’s all about early 2000s FM breakfast radio comedy stars - and Tommy going to Nova live broadcasts with his dad in his school uniform.   Tommy's chosen song is The Man by The Killers hot off their AFL Grand Final...

He's increasingly political and off to a party. Dave's giving him a lift there. Warrnambool raised, former Triple J Breakfast co-host and star of Reality Bites (remember that on ABC TV). Plenty of other strings to his bow. Dave also does a bit of reminiscing from his recent stint on ABC Melbourne.   Tom's chosen Suzanne Vega.... hold on, no... sorry, he's chosen I want to destroy you by Soft Boys....

Discover secrets "The Power Weep", Denise's dad pretending to be a doctor, touring with Judith Lucy and relive a bit of Melbourne radio history - Vega FM! Also, we added Bonnie (daughter of Denise) to Wikipedia to ease her frustrations.   Song this week is Black Diamond by Denise's son, Jordie Lane.   The Debrief is produced by Nearly. More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief   Thanks to our sponsors...

It’s the Debrief with a difference this week - as Dave and former half of Lano and Woodley and third of Found Objects, Colin Lane get driven to the Gold Coast airport after a gig for Total Tools (a store that’s not for you, it’s for the tradies). Colin’s dad was a tyre salesman in Perth, and would get in trouble with his bosses for not drinking enough with clients, but contrary to popular opinion,...

Ashley spent 11 years touring the world as the support act for Pablo Francisco (Pablo does impressions of the deep voice movie announcer as part of his act). Now he lives in Australia after visiting 3 years ago. Listen out for some great stories about getting a visa, being accepted by his family as a comic and the FIFO work of an international comedian!!!   Song this week is Van Halen's catchy tun...

Grindr, Bardot, Marcia Brady, Costco, running the high school drama departmant, Mc Donalds and more! All from Northcote to Docklands. Song this week is Bardot's pop track from way back - Poison.   The Debrief is produced by Nearly. More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief   Thanks to our sponsors Shebah Rideshare - all the drivers are women! Set up your account by downloading the apple or android app...

On the way back from a gig in snow country Victoria with long time comedian and comedy coach / mentor / director Brad Oakes!   The Debrief is produced by Nearly. More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief More info - www.nearly.com.au/thedebrief   Socials Dave on Twitter Dave on Facebook Nearly on Twitter Nearly on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener...

"I'm only doing it because it's you Dave, and you're going to give me a ride home" - classic Randy.   Aaaand... it's Randy's first time as a solo guest on a podcast. Big deal.   The Debrief is produced by Nearly. More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief   Song this week is from The Sunnyboys, one of Dave's favourites, with the song It's a sunny day.   Thanks to our sponsors Shebah Rideshare - all the...