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37 minutes ago
37 minutes ago
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.
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
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.
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
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.
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
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.
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
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.
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
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 Defence of The Pigeon’ by Guneet Kaur
‘Cadet Kelly is the Best Movie I’ve Ever Seen in my Friggin Life’ by Ben McCarthy
‘Chimp’ by Conor Lynch
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.
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
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 Starr
‘Fortune Seekers’ by The Burton Brothers
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.
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
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: @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.
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
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.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.
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
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’ by Madi Chetcuti & Maddison Verduci
‘CVNT’ by Sophie Power
‘The White Powder That Changed My Life’ by Annalise Knight
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.