Sez and Gabbi Bolt have a lot in common - they're both musical comedians who found a new audience making online videos during lockdown, only to be welcomed back to the comedy world branded as 'influencers'. In this episode, Sez and Gabbi share the story of the article that connected them, what it's like being the only musical comedian on a lineup, and the difference between online and on stage comedy.

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Deadly Funny winner Janty Blair and producer, comedian, and drag queen Wes Snelling have a friendship like none other - but how did it all start? They join Claire in this episode to discuss meeting for the first time twice, tips for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the importance of seeing comedians on stage that look like you.

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On this episode, beloved Australian comedian, musician, and radio personality Sammy J throws all of the rules out the window so that he can grill Claire on a song about a horse that has haunted his memory for the past 18 years. Turns out, he doesn't even remember the full story himself...

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