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Every community has a story. Join comedians Alex White, Jamie Kirk and Drew Bensley as they interview a new guest each week about the history of where they grew up, local landmarks, coming of age tales and the hometown heroes they can’t seem to forget.

Location:

Australia

Genres:

Comedy

Description:

Every community has a story. Join comedians Alex White, Jamie Kirk and Drew Bensley as they interview a new guest each week about the history of where they grew up, local landmarks, coming of age tales and the hometown heroes they can’t seem to forget.

Language:

English


Episodes
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191 - Hurlstone Park with Charles Cameron

4/28/2024
Oh baby big episode this week as local business fixture, owner of Matinee Coffee Charles Cameron joins us to talk all about growing up in Hurlstone Park. And Jack Wright joins us as the guest Alex while he was at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Lots of laughs in this one. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:52

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190 - Laubach, Germany with AJ Lamarque

4/21/2024
Oh baby red hot new episode with the very funny comedian AJ Lamarque talking all about their time as a camp counselor in the tiny little town of Laubach in Germany. As a bonus treat, while Al is tearing it up at Melbourne Comedy Festival Jack Wright joins us as a guest Alex. Employed as an English teacher, AJ is pushed head first into summer camps with rich kids who can't understand him. AJ talks summer camp embarrassments, we dig up a hidden treasure story, and tell the tale of a man whose diaries are one of the lone voices of dissent against the Nazis in war time. Lots of good stuff for ya. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:57

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189 - Euro Trip Part 2 with Andrew Hastings

4/14/2024
Oh baby we are back with one of our favourite guests as disgusting sex goblin Andrew Hastings joins us to talk about the great Australian tradition, backpacking through Europe. Hastings did things a little different though, he travelled with his father with whom he'd never lived with or travelled before. What follows is your classic Odd Couple style holiday. Dad is hyper efficient and wants to see all the sites and take in the history of Europe, son wants to go to the pub and drink cheap beers. Hastings details his itinerary that pleased both himself and his dad, what its like to stay in Hostels with your father, and how to score unlimited free beer at the Heineken Brewery. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:43

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188 - Sydney Underbelly

4/6/2024
Oh baby we return back to Sydney to do another Underbelly episode as it is chock full of interesting crimes and notorious figures. We cover a Labour Party fixer, the Perish brothers who were infamous drug traffickers and murderers, and we cover the first person to escape from Long Bay Jails maximum security wing, which was said to be the Alcatraz of Australia. Lots of fun stuff to devour. Get into it. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:18

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187 - Cairns, QLD with Shad Wicka

3/31/2024
Oh baby this is a certified gold episode as Shad Wicka joins us to talk about his time in Cairns. Shad tells us what it was like being a successful breakfast radio producer in Cairns and the luxuries it afforded him with being able to go to the pub at all hours. Shad then tells us a less fortunate tale of his time in radio, the time he inadvertently slandered Scott Morrison and lost his entire career in the industry. We also recount the wild story of the making of 'The Island of Dr Moreau' which involved Marlon Brando demanding his own Mini Me, the production being washed out to see, and the Director being fired and having a nervous breakdown then sneaking back onto the production in a dog costume. This one is wild. Get into it. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:27

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186 - Austin, TX with Rohan Arneil

3/24/2024
We're back with a red hot ep featuring gun stand up Rohan Arneil talking about his time living in Austin, Texas. Rohan recounts how spending all his money travelling the US before settling down in Austin didn't necessarily give him a leg up in having a comfortable life. He recounts a series of jobs he took from one of his favourite jobs ever, to a series of increasingly depressing ones. We touch on an acid tongued Democratic Politician who was known for her comedic swipes at George HW Bush, and we tell the story of how the United States first serial killer may have also been Jack the Ripper. Lots of good gear here. Rohan also has a Melbourne Comedy Festival show at the same venue as Al, so why don't you grab some tickets? And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:36

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185 - Social Sports with Freddie McManus

3/17/2024
Banger new episode today as returning king Freddie McManus joins us to talk all about the social sport community. A keen athlete, Freddie tells us about how he got in trouble with his employers for a slip in a lunch time touch footy game. We uncover a Brazilian soccer professional who had a 13 year career despite never playing a single game, we look at amateur sports around the world and much more. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:26

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184 - Seattle, WA with Laura Coleman

3/10/2024
Slap on a flanno, grab a venti coffee and exchange farcical dialogue with Niles, because this week we're heading to Seattle with returning champion Laura Coleman. Laura tells us about her life on exchange in Seattle and how being able to cook pasta elevates you to Bourdain level in college. We also talk about how Dolphins protect nuclear weapons, Jamie's experience at a sex shop, a real life superhero and the story of how a 16 foot statue of Lenin came to appear in Seattle. Lots of good gear here. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:04

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183 - Tasmania Underbelly

3/3/2024
The hits keep coming baby, and so does our Underbelly series covering some of Australia's most famous crimes, criminals, conspiracies, scandals and scams. This time we set our sights on beautiful Tasmania to delve into some of their most notorious criminal activities. A disappearance that spawned a documentary film and hit podcast, the story of one of Tasmania's most infamous murderers, and how any time gun control comes up some dumbass will try and insinuate it was a false flag operation. Lots to love. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:52

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182 - UFOs with Stokesy (Harrowing Films)

2/25/2024
Oh baby this was a fun one. One of our favourite guests, Stokes from Harrowing Films joins us to talk all about UFOs, the Grays and the Men in Black. Stokesy explains how his fascination with aliens began with a librarian misleading him and a hatred of ET. Then we talk famous alien encounters in Australia, a free love alien cult, how Stokesy would end up bartending on an alien planet and how Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones actually are the Men in Black, and their award winning careers as actors are just cover. Wild stuff. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:02

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181 - Hardcore Music with Ryan Sim

2/18/2024
Banger of an ep today as we focus not a place, but on the hardcore music community with former hardcore kid Ryan Sim. Ryan tells us about touring in a hardcore band. We dig into the various offshoots of hardcore to see if Ryan is aware of them, have a chuckle at some truly horrendous band names, fall off the rails multiple times, but always roar back with powerful laughs. You should also give Ryan's pod Dead Ramones a listen, for a detailed look at hardcore music each week with a guest (including a couple handsome fellas from this pod). It's a hell of a fun ep. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:10

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180 - Glasgow, Scotland with Bec Melrose

2/11/2024
Banger ep this week as Bec Melrose joins us to tell us all about her time living in Glasgow. A tale as old as time, girl meets boy while backpacking, then uproots her life to move in with him on the other side of the world. Bec tells us about what it was like living with 5 blokes and details nights on the town in Glasgow. We also dive into Scottish delicacies, detail the history of Buckfast Wine, which is made by Monks and has a huge amount of caffeine in it, go over some famous Glaswegians and tell the story of the Ice Cream Truck Wars. This episode is jam packed. Get into it. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:38

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179 - Canberra Underbelly

2/4/2024
Oh baby we back this time turning our laser research onto the nations capital for another one of our dangerous Underbelly instalments. We cover the assassination of a police commissioner, a woman who announced to a dinner party that she was going to kill her boyfriend that night, and a KGB spy that defected to Australia so he could smash beers and visit brothels. 3 red hot tales by 3 red hot podders. Get into it. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:09

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178 - Balmain, NSW with Laura Hughes

1/28/2024
Red hot new ep this week as Laura Hughes joins us to talk all about growing up in Balmain. We get the scoop on Laura's childhood rabble-rousing, tell the tale of notorious crime boss Lenny McPherson through the eyes of a kid who just saw 'A good bloke called Uncle Lennie', detail an old timey serial killer and chat about Laura's awesome new sketch series Compulsory Entertainment. It's good stuff. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:58

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177 - Being in a Band with Cameron James

1/21/2024
Red hot episode this week as we get one of our favourite guests back in the studio to discuss being in a band. We delve into how every comedian wishes they were a rockstar, making all your band members wear suits to suit your aesthetic, how life is a lot like love, and Cam tells an all timer story about thinking his band was going to make it, only to uncover a scam artist that had been working Australian artists for years. This ep was a hell of a good time. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:30

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176 - Cruise Ships with Bec Charlwood

1/14/2024
The good times keep rolling and the pod just keeps producing fire. This week Bec Charlwood is back in the studio to discuss the holiday sensation of cruise ships. Bec went on holiday with a large group of her extended family on a cruise and we hear all about the drama that unfolded. Feuds, betrayals and cruise ship comedians, we get the inside scoop on the mother of family holidays. Jamie recounts his history with cruise ships then we tell the tale of one of the dumbest cruise captains to ever do it. Certified gold. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:12

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175 - Port Moresby, PNG with Dave Hennig

1/7/2024
Hoo baby new year, same red hot pod. We got a belter this week as comedian and friend Dave Hennig joins us to talk all about the years he spent living in Papua New Guinea. We talk about international school life, sitting and playing Playstation while being oblivious to the world around you, stories of the famous Kokoda trail, addictive street drugs and much more. It's a good time. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:38

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174 - Bucks Parties

12/31/2023
On the back of two of the wholesome trio in the midst of getting married, we dive into the world of the humble Bucks Party. Also known as a bachelor party or stag weekend, we cover some weird and whacky trends and stories from all around the world and there are more than a few giggles along the way. And if you have been living under a rock, we also have a Patreon! Although we don't recommend subscribing if your housing situation is that dire. But for anyone else with $5 a month in spare change and the desire to listen to 3 morons talk even more about all sorts of fun topics, you can sign up today! Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:44

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Patreon Unlock - A Comprehensive Oral History of Sydney Comedy Part 1 with Ben Ellwood

12/24/2023
It's Christmas Day so we thought we'd give you a special treat, one of our excellent Patreon episodes in the main feed. Ben Ellwood joins us for the first part of an ongoing series where we delve into the history of the Sydney Comedy Scene. Ben tells us what it was like coming up in 2005, his friendship with award winning comic Nick Sun and burning bridges. Then we get into how Ben and Nick established Phuklub, an alternative comedy night that became famous in Sydney for just how crazy it could get (think piss, shit, nudity, dark confessionals). Ben tells us some wild stories culminating with the best prank ever pulled at Phuklub. Enjoy the episode and consider subscribing to our Patreon feed. The perfect holiday gift for yourself or a loved one. Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:52:59

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173 - Hoppers Crossing, VIC with Nick Cody

12/17/2023
Oh baby red hot ep this week as we chat to comedian and the other half of Mid Flight Brawl, Nick Cody. Nick tells us all about growing up in Hoppers Crossing including his parents embarrassing him with dildos and getting punched out at Hungry Jacks. We debate what makes a suburban plaza vs a suburban mall, talk about glory hole reviews, reveal how Hoppers Crossing gets its name, uncover a series of crimes against bouncy castle suppliers and chat about a cricketing legend. Tons of great stuff. Speaking of great stuff, check out Nick's new special "Live at the Corner Hotel" out on Youtube! We also have a Patreon. You can access bonus episodes featuring more great Community Noticeboard content for $5 a month. Check the link below for bonus eps, merch and all our socials. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:02:02