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Episodes

April 26, 2024 62 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about whether you should go into a room or not, cool people, and wounds.

 

The thirteenth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Dice Paper Role & Friends’ by Dice Paper Role

‘Frequentshit Live!’ by ...

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Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about potential tenderness, muffins, and a seating plan.

 

The twelfth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘That’s One Damn Sexy Ape’ by Gavin Roach

‘Happy Hour Comedy Show’ by Chris Nguyen & Robyn...

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April 23, 2024 115 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about salami, bears, and lack.

 

The eleventh episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘The Completely Improvised Musical’ by The Impromptunes

‘Adults Only Magic Show’ at The Arts Centre

‘Not ...

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April 21, 2024 74 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about propaganda, martinis, and fondue.

 

The tenth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Success in Everything’ by Noah Szto

‘Corpus Delicti!’ by Mystery Radio Theatre

‘Adult Beginner’ by...

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April 19, 2024 79 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a pirate hat, punching, and armwrestling.

 

The ninth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Scurvy Isn’t Funny’ by Hot Heads

‘Karate Man: A Live-Action Video Game’ by BEAK

‘Imagine H...

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April 14, 2024 94 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about aphantasia, a 3D model, and mess.

 

The eighth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Gender is a Scam and I am Winning’ by Josh Cake

‘Annie & Lena Have a Talk Show’ presented by Skint

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April 11, 2024 54 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about cows, a pen, and waistcoats.

 

The seventh episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Con 2077’ by Con Coutis

‘Breaking Bread with Bambi’ by The Maybe Pile

‘NTNNNNN’ presented by Century

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April 10, 2024 81 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about depravity, two rows, and heartbreak.

 

The sixth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Necrophilia’ by Gillian Monensthal Productions

‘Make Women Insane Again’ by Bea Barbeau-Scurla & Edan McG...

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April 6, 2024 74 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about cocaine, red flags, and Spain.

 

The fifth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘I Love Money’ by Jett Bond

‘Ahem, Can I Borrow Your Vape?’ by Max Flett & Siobhan Larkin

‘Dead to...

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April 6, 2024 79 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about a virgin, pirating, and a vocal warmup.

 

The fourth episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

 

‘Microsoft Orifice’ by John Glover

‘Bubble Show for Adults Only’ by Bubble Laboratory

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April 3, 2024 63 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about being along for the ride, dating stories, and couples therapy.

 

The third episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Shark Heist’ by Cam Venn

‘Barry Potter and the Magic of Wizardry’ by Tim Motley

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April 2, 2024 71 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about eggs, a truck driver, and a pint.

 

The second episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘The Sun and The Hermit’ by Belinda Anderson-Hunt

‘The Titwitchez School of Titcraft and Boobery’ by The Titwitc...

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April 1, 2024 98 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about fedoras, meat, and humiliation.

 

This is the first episode of Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest of 2024, celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Brave and Bold’ by Douglas Rintoul

‘Mozart-182’ by Calum Straford

‘Falling Asleep in Front o...

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March 29, 2024 66 mins

Jake Stewart talks about vanity, a phone going off, and dancing through life.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Signal’ by Darcie Short

‘A Tomb with a View’ by the Essendon Theatre Company

‘Pane di Casa - A Taste of Home’ by Carlotta Migliolo-Jones

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by The Australian Shakespeare Company

 

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March 21, 2024 96 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about scrumble, candy, and flirting.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Hot White Kiss’ by James WF Roberts

‘Ruthless: The Musical’ by Stagebugs Productions

‘Car Crash’ by Gregory Vines

‘Gaslight’ at The Comedy Theatre

 

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March 5, 2024 82 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about table tennis, a band-aid, and being Italian.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Oshun’ by Amarantha Robinson

‘Every Lovely Terrible Thing’ by Lab Kelpie

 

INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions

EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com

 

It is a privilege t...

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February 24, 2024 107 mins

Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about giving people a chance, a big carpark, and a mindfucker.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Love Song’ by Brighton Theatre Company

‘Noises Off’ by Windmill Theatre Company

‘The Crying Room: Exhumed’ presented by The Substation and Club Greg International

 

Windmill Theatre Company’s prod...

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February 14, 2024 56 mins

In the tenth episode of this year’s Midsummary, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about saturation, chakras, and new dating apps.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Fish Amethyst’ by Callipygian Blue Circle

‘Ruff Trade’ by Outcast Theatre

 

INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions

EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com

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February 13, 2024 66 mins

In the ninth episode of this year’s Midsummary, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about leakage, functional exercise, and mean homosexuals.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘Rouge’ at Gasworks

‘Sauna Boy’ by Dan Ireland-Reeves

 

INSTAGRAM: @praisedionysus @kissingboothproductions

EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com

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February 11, 2024 95 mins

In the eighth episode of this year’s Midsummary, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about The Turtle Club, canaries, and misinformation.

 

The shows discussed are:

‘One of Them Ones’ produced by Gavin Roach

‘Daddy’ by Brent Thorpe

‘Perpetual Stew’ by Milly Walker, Charlie Lawrence, and Victoria Barlow

‘Hufflepoof’ by Dirk Strachan-Tho...

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