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In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about leather jackets, a reggae beat, and loving length.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Punk Rock’ by Lunatix Theatre Company ‘Oedipus’ by Barkly Theatre ‘We Make Friends With Karl Marx’ by Henry Kelly ‘Ascension’ produced by Georgie Stone ‘The Breath of Kings’ by Burning House & Theatre Works   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.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about romanticising cultures, doggers, and a muffin.   The shows discussed are:   ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ by Misfit Toys Productions ‘A Twist of Fate’ by Scary Goats Theatre ‘Break a Leg’ by Drama King 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.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about distinct mothers, bake sales, and playing a butler.   The shows discussed are:   ‘The Glass Menagerie’ presented by Victory People Productions & Running with Scissors Theatre ‘PUMP’ by Isabella Gilbert ‘Between the Fractures’ by Small Dog Productions ‘Rumbleskin’ presented by Dirty Pennies Theatre Project ‘The Last Song’ by Scary Goats Theatre ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ presented by Camberwell Grammarians 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.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about cold spaghetti, getting to a certain age, and turning off air conditioners.   The shows discussed are:   ‘The 6 Guys an Immigrant Trans Person of Colour Will Date in Melbourne’ by Tayo Tayo Collective ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ at The Athenaeum ‘Have a Goodnight Walter’ by Bryan Cooper ‘Still’ presented by Victorian 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.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about an umlaut, heterochromia, and intellectual curiosity.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Hadestown’ at Her Majesty’s Theatre ‘I Feel Sick’ by Matt Jenner ‘Loving The Alien’ by Karlis Zaid ‘Blackrock’ by Lunatix 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.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about raspberry drops, a centaur, and heaving with laughter.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Next Fall’ presented by Ballarat National Theatre ‘Mamma Mia!’ by Bentleigh Secondary College ‘The Birds’ at The Malthouse ‘Super’ by Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre ‘The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale’ at The Comedy Theatre   If you’re keen to donate to the Ballarat Performing Arts Community: https://bpacballarat.org/appeal/   Or if you wanna check our their stunning venues: https://bpacballarat.org/venuehire/   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.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about cauliflower salad, morons, and a huge yawn.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Things I Know To Be True’ by The Essendon Theatre Company ‘Ron & Isobel’ by Double Garage Productions ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ by EBKM   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.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about asexuality, three-year-olds, and a petting zoo.   The shows discussed are:   ‘The Night Flower’ by The Orderly Chaotic Theatre Company ‘Storked’ by Antipodes Theatre Company & Theatre Works ‘Bad Taste’ by Carrion Theatre Company ‘Austen in Therapy’ by 24 Carrot Productions ‘Romeo & Juliet’ by The Barden Party ‘Macbeth’ by The Barden Party   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.

In this episode, Jake Stewart talks about smugness, sisters doing it for themselves, and love triangles.   The shows discussed are:   ‘Femme Play [ungrateful slut]’ Directed by Susan Rundle ‘A Wake To Remember’ Directed by Alyssa Wong   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.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about loving nuts, redownloading apps, and asking questions.   The shows discussed are:   ‘What to do When You Kill Your Co-Star’ by Lost Theatre Company ‘The Last Word’ by Imogen Whittaker ‘Betrayal’ by Thursday’s Child Theatre   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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.