PRAISE DIONYSUS!

Why Don’t You Become a Fish?

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about raspberry drops, a centaur, and heaving with laughter.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘Next Fall’ presented by Ballarat National Theatre
‘Mamma Mia!’ by Bentleigh Secondary College
‘The Birds’ at The Malthouse
‘Super’ by Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre
‘The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale’ at The Comedy Theatre
 
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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 always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Four.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about cauliflower salad, morons, and a huge yawn.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘Things I Know To Be True’ by The Essendon Theatre Company
‘Ron & Isobel’ by Double Garage Productions
‘Heartbreak Hotel’ by EBKM
 
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 always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

That Took Ya Whole Brain Up

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about asexuality, three-year-olds, and a petting zoo.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘The Night Flower’ by The Orderly Chaotic Theatre Company
‘Storked’ by Antipodes Theatre Company & Theatre Works
‘Bad Taste’ by Carrion Theatre Company
‘Austen in Therapy’ by 24 Carrot Productions
‘Romeo & Juliet’ by The Barden Party
‘Macbeth’ by The Barden Party
 
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 always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Because Charles Dickens Taught It To Us

In this episode, Jake Stewart talks about smugness, sisters doing it for themselves, and love triangles.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘Femme Play [ungrateful slut]’ Directed by Susan Rundle
‘A Wake To Remember’ Directed by Alyssa Wong
 
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 always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

You Feel That Electricity in the Air?

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about loving nuts, redownloading apps, and asking questions.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘What to do When You Kill Your Co-Star’ by Lost Theatre Company
‘The Last Word’ by Imogen Whittaker
‘Betrayal’ by Thursday’s Child Theatre
 
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 always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

I Know You’re Begging For It

In this episode, Jake Stewart talks about deceiving a council, taking photos, and masturbation.
 
The shows discussed are:
 
‘The Boys’ presented by Sevenfold Theatre Company
‘Taste of Cruelty’ by Sara Cowdell & Ethan Morse
‘Othello’ by Melbourne University 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 People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Princess Problems

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 Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

There's a Head at the Bottom of That Ponytail

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, Laugh, Lesbian’ by Yaaas Kween
‘Everything That Happened at Number 68’ by Nick Robertson
‘Adults Only Magic Show’ by Showmen Productions
‘Timelord’ by Innes Lloyd
‘Swamplesque’ presented by Trigger Happy
 
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 always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

Tattoos of Lana Del Rey

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, Like the End of a French Film’ by Fin McLachlan
’Throuple The Musical’ by Ava, Bree & Kadee
‘We Forgive You, Patina Pataznik’ by Jake & Liv
 
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 always was and will be Aboriginal Land.

There Are No Complimentary Hot Towels

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 Heck Island’ by Con Coutis
‘The Wedding’ by Andy Balloch
‘Actually Kinda Hot’ by Chris Demos
‘The Booth Variety Spectacular & Formal Apology Hour!’ by Frankie McNair & Isaac Haigh
‘Flop’ by Arthur Hull
 
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 always was and will be Aboriginal Land.