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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.
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Episodes

113 - Wynnum, QLD with Chloe Maddren

Red hot episode today as Chloe Maddren joins us to talk all about growing up in Wynnum. Chloe tells us about her enormous family tree and the best places to 'park' in Wynnum according to her mother. We cover a severe reaction to receiving an unwanted egg on your Sausage McMuffin, find a man who has seceded from Australia to celebrate Wynnum, unveil the horrors of am incredibly dated teen sex book that was being taught at an all boys school, and profile the radio's king of controversy, Kyle Sandi...

Oct 22, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 113

112 - Wollongong NSW with Ray Badran

Big episode today with one of our absolute favourite comedians Ray Badran talking all about Mount Ousley and Wollongong. Ray describes his costly error using the Domino's online portal, we learn about a dangerous magpie problem, hear the story of a sex act on a train that made the news, cover a horrifying mayor and his grisly murder and Ray tells us about his cushy job selling wine with Neighbours stars. It's a hot one. You can also buy our sick t-shirts and more from the link below! Give it a l...

Oct 16, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 112

111 - Kings Cross Part 3 with Danny Giles

Oh mama we are heading back to the Cross for another go around with the very funny Danny Giles. Danny tells us all about coming up as a regular club DJ in the mid 2000s boom of Electronic music. We talk funny DJ outfits, tell the tale of a failed strip club owner trying to clear his name with the Liquor and Gaming Commission, recount the genesis of the lockout laws and talk about the big no nos when requesting songs at a DJ booth. This one is a laugh a minute, maybe more. You can also buy our si...

Oct 09, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 111

110 - Warrawee, NSW with Tom Witcombe

Big episode coming up as Tom Witcombe joins us to talk all about Warrawee. Suburban houses, green parks and one of the most scandal ridden schools in Australia. We dive deep into Knox Grammar, old rumours, inappropriate signs and the recent gang gang scandal. We also talk about Australian institution Kamahl and his connection to Tom's family, school diaries and bad notes and Tom tells us a story about his embarrassing shift at a bar trying to make cocktails. You can also buy our sick t-shirts an...

Oct 02, 20221 hrEp. 110

109- Illawong, NSW with Michael Hing

Oh boy this is a good one, Michael Hing joins us to talk all about one of the jewels of the Shire, Illawong. We talk about dodgy local politicians, a mystery novel author that had his own castle, Hingers best prank as a teen and an infamous local high school alumni that crosses over with one of our most famous criminals. Laughs, facts, friendship, baby this one has it all. You can also buy our sick t-shirts and more from the link below! Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star r...

Sep 25, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 109

108 - Mudgee, NSW

Oh baby hot one incoming this week as the boys discuss all things Mudgee. We recount our beautiful trip to wine country, our experience with one of the surliest vineyard managers and the long trail of reviews he garnered, discuss the potential of buying a country pub, uncover a famous love rat and his dodgy dealings, and tell the tale of two famous bushrangers, and how they plotted an escape from Cockatoo Island prison. Lots of riffs, lots of laughs, lots of love. We also now have merch for sale...

Sep 18, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 108

107 - Moorabbin, VIC with Matt Stewart

Huge new episode this week as comedian and co-host of the Do Go On Podcast Matt Stewart joins us to talk all about Moorabbin. We talk about the egg boy incident and how an earlier egging led to the foundation of the Federal Police, Matt tells us about the local over 28s nights at the pub, we tackle the case of the stolen sex doll and investigate the disappearance and possible alien abduction of pilot Frederick Valentich. Lots of great stuff here. We also now have merch for sale, get into it! Giv...

Sep 11, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 107

106 - Algester, QLD with Cameron Duggan

Red hot one this week as the Mugg Off crossover continues. The very funny Cameron Duggan joins us to talk growing up in Algester. We talk about Jamie's recent trip to the emergency room, Duggan's seat at the table of knowledge at his local Sport Club, Steven Bradbury's unlikely Olympics win, the oldest active athlete in the world, throwing rocks, and copping life bans from pubs. This one has all the big laughs. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts an...

Sep 04, 20221 hrEp. 106

105 - Ebenezer, NSW with Gerard McGowan

Big one this week with comedian and co-host of the Mugg Off Gerard McGowan joining us to talk about the magnificent Hawkesbury and his home town of Ebenezer. We talk about the sheer amount of punch ons at parties and pubs, Gerard tells us the tale of a guy who got busted for drink driving twice in one night, we hear about a guy that went to insane lengths to go on compo, a fight between a penguin and the Lucky Lotteries cat and Gerard fills us in on the beloved institution The Jolly Frog. This o...

Aug 28, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 105

104 - Penshurst NSW with Emma Zammit

Red hot ep this week with one of our favourite comedians Emma Zammit talking all things Penshurst NSW. We discuss Emma fucking up her parents car and the wrath of her father, a local video games store that became an Aussie institution, working at Maccas and a man that laundered an incredible amount of money through the pokies. More Chillies! Great guest, great laughs. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://linktr.ee/CommunityNotice...

Aug 21, 202258 minEp. 104

103 - Long Bay Jail, NSW with Andrew Hamilton

Huge ep this week as comedian Andrew Hamilton gives us the lowdown on the unique experience of doing time in jail. After the cops raided his apartment and arrested him on drugs charges, Andrew spent months in jail and tells us all about it. We hear what the worst meals in jail are, discuss what appliances are most useful for making your life easier, learn how to smuggle coffee using your balls, and Andrew tells us how he got the conditions of his bail changed to perform in a comedy competition. ...

Aug 14, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 103

102 - Pascoe Vale, VIC with Tim Clarke

Super fun one this week as hilarious comedian and member of Chimp Cop Tim Clarke joins us to talk about growing up in Pascoe Vale. We talk about a group of criminal Smurfs, settling neighbourly disputes by sending pipe bombs, a man who earned millions from playing poker and tell the tale of Pentridge Prison, from its vile origins to its new status as a movie theatre where Clarkey busts out some A Grade material to the people at the ticket booth. Lot of laughs, lot of fun, lot of love. Give it a ...

Aug 07, 202259 minEp. 102

101 - Bundaberg, QLD with Dane Simpson

Brand new gold this week as returning champion Dane Simpson returns to tell us about Bundaberg. First we head back to Wagga to revisit the world's greatest Facebook group Wagga Thumbs Up Thumbs Down. Then we learn about the Bundy Rum factory, and hear a heartwarming story about an old man who loves his Bundy. We hear about a kid who gets more than he bargained for when he wins a lucky dip at the local fair, and learn how Bundaberg had its very own Doctor Death. Then we lighten the mood up as Dan...

Jul 31, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 101

100 - Duncraig, WA with Andrew Wolfe

Here it is, the big 100. We have a scorching hot episode to celebrate. One of Australia's best comedians Andrew Wolfe joins us to absolutely take over the show with high octane stories. Wolfie tells us about all the green rooms he's snuck into and then slagged off the acts. We hear about how Wolfe got drunk and abused one of the judges of a famous comedy competition, 12 hours before Wolfie appeared as a finalist. Wolfie tells us how his 21st ended with getting beaten by the cops, he explains var...

Jul 24, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 100

99 - Harpenden, UK with Tim Hewitt

Big one for the 99th episode, returning king Tim Hewitt joins us to talk about the year he spent teaching in Harpenden. We talk about crook mid 2000s fashion inspired by Skins, what it's like for an 18 year old Aussie to teach at an elite English boarding school, a kid who painted a massive dong on the roof of his house and how Harpenden was home to a man dubbed 'the Jigsaw Puzzle Killer'. Lot of good riffs, lot of good hangs. Get it on all pod apps. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, le...

Jul 17, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 99

98- Lane Cove, NSW with Laura Coleman

Red hot episode this week as comedian and powerhouse five a side player Laura Coleman joins us to talk all about Lane Cove. We discuss Laura attending three seperate high schools, including one with beloved previous guest Jack Wright. We learn about one of Australia's infamous unsolved murders, how Tom Gleeson called Lane Cove the most suburb in Australia and Lane Coves reaction to it, and tell the heartwarming story of a bomb disposal robot saving a baby lorikeet. Lots of good gear. Get it on a...

Jul 10, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 98

97 - Nelson, NZ with Paul Williams

Red hot episode this week as writer, musician and comedian Paul Williams joins us to talk about the vibiest city in New Zealand, Nelson. We learn about Paul's past as a Nelson themed viral rap sensation, discuss how Nelson was the birthplace of Rugby Union in New Zealand, uncover a dodgy property manager and discuss Courtney Love's time spent in a Nelson school. The episode rules, get it on all pod apps. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spoti...

Jul 03, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 97

96 - Moree, NSW with Nick Capper

Huge ep as returning king Nick Capper joins us to talk all about Moree. We learn about the pub with a decommissioned aircraft in it, tell the tale of the Freedom Riders, learn about a murderous farmer, get all the farm goss from Capper and Drew tells us about a grisly murder. Something for everyone, all gold. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Jun 26, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 96

95 - Our Hawaii Travelogue

We're back baby. After a couple weeks of stacking up episodes in lieu of our big vacation we're all home and chatting about being on island time. Would we ever abscond and abandon our responsibilities to sink cocktails by the beach? What are the best bars in Hawaii for cheap tinnies? Did we do anything of cultural significance? Find out all this and much more in this weeks episode. It's a corker. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. http...

Jun 19, 202257 minEp. 95

94 - Auditions with Barry Walsh

First up, apologies if the sound quality is garbage. Alex is still in Hawaii so Drew and Jamie are auditioning new co-host Barry Walsh to join the fun for a riff heavy episode. We talk about our old film projects, how Barry's family was the first TV ads in Australia and embarrassing camping stories. It's loose, it's fun, it was literally recorded hours before we published it, this ep has it all. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https...

Jun 12, 202258 minEp. 94

93 - Surry Hills, NSW

Another huge ep today as we cover one hell of a town, Surry Hills. We lament fallen institution Ding Dong Dang and reminisce about the contributions to the comedy scene Surry Hills made. Then we do a deep dive and cover the other major leader of the Razor gangs, a bad ass Dominatrix, and a lady who was dubbed 'the Angel of Death'. Tons of good stuff. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See o...

Jun 05, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 93

92 - East St Kilda, VIC, with Michael Shafar

Huge new ep as we finally head back to Victoria to talk East St Kilda with comedian and writer Michael Shafar. We talk about being part of a tight knit Jewish community and the misbehaviour that occurred during lockdown, disgraced sports agent Ricky Nixon's foray into the art of stand up comedy, learn about the various gangland murders committed around the area and hear the tale of Geoffrey Edelsten, who owned a medical empire and flew Fran Drescher in to speak at his wedding. Lot of red hot stu...

May 29, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 92

91 - Exeter, UK with Freddie McManus

Bangin episode this week as our good friend and hilarious comedian Freddie McManus joins us to talk about the town where he lived for University, Exeter. Freddie tells the tale of how he saved someones life, teaches us about all the student nightclubs, we learn about the pigeon war hero, hear some of the oldest English riddles and Jamie starts up his course to help people talk their way past bouncers at pubs and clubs. It's great fun. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star rev...

May 22, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 91

90 - The Rocks, NSW Part 2

It couldn't all be contained in one episode, so we visit the Rocks again for a banger of an episode. We talk late night institution Pancakes on the Rocks, doing the worm in public, the oldest pubs in Sydney, an expensive night out on the booze and the time a tiger shark spit up a severed arm at an aquarium. Get it on all pod apps. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast See omnystudio.com/listen...

May 15, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 90

89 - Dover Heights, NSW with Anthony Locascio

Huge week this week as we talk to comedian Anthony Locascio about Dover Heights and the Eastern Suburbs. Anthony tells us about the rivalry between his Headmaster and an unknown shaving foam spraying prankster, we discover Anthony was at the Golden Sheaf the very same night that Redfoo got glassed there, listen to the story of a student led siege at a local high school and get into the crazy Melissa Caddick story, complete with a person close to the case releasing a DJ album about it. It's nuts,...

May 08, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 89

88 - Mosman, NSW with Edan Mcgovern

Huge new ep this week as we discuss all things Mosman with comedian and musician Edan Mcgovern. Edan tells us about the culture shock of moving to Mosman from housing commission, we learn about the dachshund that ruined a potential child models career, uncover the history of the statue of Billy the dog, and tell the story of a collar bomb hoax. This one goes everywhere. Get it on all pod apps. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https:/...

May 01, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 88

87 - Queanbeyan, NSW with Stackhat

Huge episode this week as we finally dive deep into Drew's hometown, Queanbeyan. We are joined by musician and director TK (Stackhat) to discuss TK being kidnapped while hanging out with Drew, tell the tales of a mum arrested for saying fair dinkum and TK losing accommodation over the nuances of Aussie slang. We also talk about the skill of representing yourself in court. This one is gold. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://lin...

Apr 24, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 87

86 - Ryde, NSW with Marty Bright

Big time episode as comedian Marty Bright joins us to talk all things Ryde. We learn what it was like to grow up as the song of a famous magician, lament the brilliance of Putney Ogalo, Marty makes a wild claim about starting a handball trend and hear about how a major radio station came up with a competition to judge the beauty of a man's appendage. It's good laughing and learning. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://linktr.ee/...

Apr 16, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 86

85 - Five Dock, NSW with Simon Bosco

Hell of an ep this week as comedian Simon Bosco joins us to talk all things Five Dock. Bosco gets filthy as he tells us about his awakening at a Civic Video and how he used to sell nudie magazines at school. We go through some of the best pranks played on teachers, talk about the Italian festival Ferragosto and tell the story of how the Australian National Anthem was composed. It's good stuff. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https:/...

Apr 10, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 85

84 - Koh Phi Phi, Thailand with Bec Charlwood

Wild episode this week as comedian and co-host of Ladies Guide to Dude Cinema Bec Charlwood joins us to tell us all about her crazy holiday in Thailand. Boob job tourism, saving a lady from drowning, and ending up in a hospital full of cats, Bec takes us on an incredible journey. All that plus monkeys, Muay Thai, and crazy requests to embassy's from dumb tourists. Big ep. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://linktr.ee/CommunityNo...

Apr 03, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 84
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