Tony Martin’s SIZZLETOWN
pots n pans productions
Welcome to SIZZLETOWN, the award-winning ‘late-night call-in podcast’, hosted by comedian and broadcaster Tony Martin, with Matt Dower on the ‘pots n pans’. All the callers and guests are played by Martin, via the elaborate editing and sound design of fellow ‘Get This’ veteran Dower. What starts as a fairly straightforward concept (with just three sound effects) becomes steadily more complex, with full-blown musical numbers, multi-caller forums and a talking cat. WARNING: Frequent foul language, and concepts both adult and juvenile.
Ep 90: Unplugged – A Big Ask
WARNING: Normal SIZZLETOWN returns next month. This is an ‘unplugged’ episode, where Tony answers all your questions with the aid of footage and diagrams.
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Ep 89: Unplugged 8 – The Marsupials
WARNING: Not a proper episode of SIZZLETOWN – it’s another ‘unplugged’ episode with no callers, just Tony recalling every movie he saw in 1987, playing an old sketch, and recalling the time he foolishly attempted to talk about sport.
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Ep 88: Swiftly Ejected
The 2024 season finale, with Dion, Dave Clacton, Reg Tankwater, The Pikelet Man, The Hater, Shane [REDACTED], Patrick Paget, Cratog Carabasirica, Ronnie Bung, Crackers & the Tugboat and…Bob Dylan? Plus, as tradition demands, Pete Smith, Davey Lane, and more songs than would seem necessary.
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Ep 87: The Fridge is Listening
Barry Football apologises for his behaviour on ‘Wacky Wednesday’, Shane [REDACTED] doesn’t trust electric cars, and William Fine-Mist explains all those credit card surcharges.
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Ep 86: Credenza!
Dion has a new movie idea, The Pikelet Man has ‘done an incursion’, Tony has gone reboot mad, and for the first time, there’s a live footy call!
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Ep 85: Pegory Greck
Lorna Palethorpe has reason to complain, Cratog Carabasirica has been racially profiled, William Fine-Mist has another unhelpful explanation, and David Lynch has no plans to retire.
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Ep 84: Needs More Microplastics
Barry Football apologises for his offensive tattoos, Colin Holcroft addresses erotic asphyxiation, and someone from the Reserve Bank explains why your interest rates are so high.
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Ep 83: Chorizos
Dave Clacton has been raided by the ‘PC Police’, Niles Nyquist has downsized, Tony gets advice on how to evict possums, and there’s news of a deadly mispronunciation.
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Ep 82: Drop the Dugong
Dion takes to the skies, The Pikelet Man is unimpressed by the cat in ‘Ripley’, someone has finally untangled ‘Tenet’, and there’s another shambolic quiz.
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Ep 81: The Second Greatest Night in Pop
Shane [REDACTED] exposes the latest ‘Black Swan Event’, Barry Football addresses that ‘homophobic slur’, and Matt has previously unseen footage from the making of ‘We Are The World’.
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Ep 80: A Questionable Silhouette
Sir Ian McKellen and the late Truman Capote have plenty to say, The Hater is back way too soon, and Tony foolishly attempts to call Centrelink.
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Ep 79: Thick-Cut Chips
Barry Football has an explanation, The Pikelet Man has Dog’s measure, Reg Tankwater has a new vendetta, and Dave Clacton has a new room. Plus, the most famous man in Humpty Doo!
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Ep 78: The Cooler
Another year of often incoherent talkback kicks off with Dion, Patrick Paget, Cratog Carabasirica, The Hater and Jason Statham. Plus we preview a new Zack Snyder project.
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Ep 77: Unplugged 7 – Parabellum
WARNING: Actual SIZZLETOWN returns next month. This is another ‘unplugged’ episode with no callers, just Tony recalling every movie he saw in 1986, playing an old sketch, and reading his story ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’.
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Ep 76: Totally Wired
The 2023 season finale, with Reg Tankwater, Shane [REDACTED], Patrick Paget, Cratog Carabasirica, Lorna Palethorpe, Harold Bitumen, Crackers & the Tugboat and a certain deceased filmmaker. Plus Pete Smith, Davey Lane, and as always, too many songs!
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Ep 75: Nighttime Extender
The Pikelet Man doesn’t understand daylight saving, Colin Holcroft has been cleaned out, and Tony has some exclusive outtakes from the Beatles ‘Get Back’ documentary.
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Ep 74: Community Notes
Dave Clacton addresses current comedy controversies, Lorna Palethorpe has more examples of ‘shrinkflation’, Peter Meager is working for a robot, and a particularly angry caller is destroying all his John Farnham albums.
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Ep 73: Car Crashes Into Forest
Clive Howlett has a new start-up, Cratog Carabasirica has failed his citizenship test, and things are heating up in Henri Szeps’s street. Oh, and still no stickers!
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Ep 72: Patently Absurd
Barry Football is still apologising, Fisher Stevens is anti-corruption, The Hater is unable to order a drink, and Jason Statham is once again grilled by Dion.
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Ep 71: Taylor’s Version
The Pikelet Man has too many ideas, Colin Holcroft has too many bins, Simon Haight reports a murder, and celebrated filmmaker William Friedkin recalls his biggest disaster.
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Ep 70: Unexpected Items
Regulars callers Dion and Reg Tankwater are back, legendary producer Robert Evans speaks from beyond the grave, and the show is given an AI assist.
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Ep 69: Seal of Approval
Niles Nyquist is mildly anarchic, gagman Ray is comedically misguided, Guthrie Runter is most inconvenient, and Dave Clacton is comparatively highbrow.
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Ep 68: Scouring Pads
The Pikelet Man has ‘bottom issues’, Shane [REDACTED] is still worried about the moon, Patrick Paget is still ‘peacocking’, and Giles Baratheon goes in hard for physical media.
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Ep 67: Totally Bloody Pointless
Dion is frozen out, Matt has montage mania, several neighbours of celebrities aren’t happy, and a quiz segment goes right off the rails.
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Ep 66: The Dundee Man
Clive Howlett, Cratog Carabasirica, The Hater and a bevy of first-time callers kick off another year of often confusing talkback, with an ‘iconic guest host’, and a most informative song.
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Ep 65: Unplugged: Behind the Sizzle
WARNING: Proper SIZZLETOWN returns next month. This is one of those ‘unplugged’ episodes with no callers, just Tony recalling every movie he saw in 1985, and taking you behind the scenes to see how the SIZZLETOWN sausage is made.
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Ep 64: Enormous Entropy
It’s the 2022 season finale, with Dion, Colin Holcroft, The Pikelet Man, Jason Statham, Cratog Carabasirica, Shane [REDACTED], Crackers & the Tugboat, Reg Tankwater and Dave Clacton. Plus Pete Smith and Davey Lane, and perhaps too many songs.
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Ep 63: Packing Beads
Niles Nyquist uncovers a cheating scandal, Matt is quick on the beep, and master filmmaker William Friedkin shares another incredible story from his remarkable career.
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Ep 62: The Inside Out
Dick Roundabout tries to unload his offspring, Patrick Paget ‘can’t stop rockin’ to the beat’, and the show is menaced by a demon from a parallel dimension.
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Ep 61: Hornswoggled
Dion is bursting with new ideas, Tony is pranked by a rival show, the Hater goes to the theatre, and former Prime Minister John Howard confronts his past.
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Ep 60: Skimblechaize
Shane [REDACTED] points a finger at the moon, Giles Baratheon and Jeff Goldblum have opinions about the new ‘Thor’, and Tony is up for the Miles Franklin even though it’s already been announced.
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Ep 59: Peacocking
Dave Clacton faces cancellation, The Pikelet Man holds the fort, Patrick Paget moves to Pukekohe, and Barry Football makes multiple apologies.
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Ep 58: Mukbang Mishaps
Colin Holcroft is on shaky ground, Cargo Shorts Man fails to restore his reputation, a former US president calls in (no, not that one) and there’s a preview of our new Broadway musical.
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Ep 57: Electric Ants
Shane [REDACTED] wants to fake his own death, Herb Twentyman has seen ‘Byron Baes’, a man in cargo shorts takes issue with the internet, and there’s another misleading song.
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Ep 56: Potted Monster
The Hater is angrier than ever, The Pikelet Man faces new enemies, Harold Bitumen may be a millionaire, and Dion questions The Batman’s credentials.
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Ep 55: Nanoworms!
Reg Tankwater has a word with himself, Niles Nyquist undergoes an intimate procedure, and Simon Haight seeks the April sun in Warringah.
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Ep 54: Scotch
Dave Clacton rings in the new year, Clive Howlett has a new podcast idea, Tony has found a rare movie trailer, and Ron Pudding takes us out with a contentious song.
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Ep 53: Unplugged: Fully Loaded
WARNING: Not a proper episode of SIZZLETOWN, which returns next month. No callers, just Tony recalling every movie he saw in 1984, and reading something called ‘Language Most Foul’.
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Ep 52: Reserve My Cancellation
SIZZLETOWN returns to Podworx for the 2021 season finale, with Dion, The Pikelet Man, David Lynch, Reg Tankwater, Shane [REDACTED] and a raft of callers from the past. Plus Pete Smith and Davey Lane, and at least one song.
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Ep 51: Quality Assurance
The Hater was unimpressed by our 50th episode, publishing guru Peter Meager has a proposal for Tony, and a first-time caller has news of a fake vaccine passport scam.
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Ep 50: Big Parma
Dion, Dave Clacton, Reg Tankwater, Shane [REDACTED], Niles Nyquist, Jason Statham and The Pikelet Man are all in attendance for the jam-packed fiftieth episode.
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Ep 49: Benchtop Wonderland
Colin Holcroft is vaccine-hesitant, Barry Football apologises for his racist attack on Tony, and Jeff Goldblum recalls his last appearance on Australian TV.
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Ep 48: Mouse Replacement
Shane [REDACTED] has a theory about the mouse plague, The Pikelet Man launches a ‘strategic attack’, and Tony catches up with conservative commentator Simon Haight.
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Ep 47: Triangles
Dave Clacton proves that Covid can’t kill comedy, Reg Tankwater is angry about triangles, and legendary film director William Friedkin takes us behind the scenes of 'To Live and Die in L.A'.
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Ep 46: Apricot of Nothing
Shane [REDACTED] has lockdown sussed, The Pikelet Man is in the doghouse, Niles Nyquist can’t remember why he called in, and Dion meets Jason Statham.
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Ep 45: Paging Doctor Blumpkin
The Hater calls in with a trademark spray, Reg Tankwater has a go at being ‘woke’, and Matt’s neighbours are making his life a musical hell.
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Ep 44: Mr Popper’s Pangolins
Dion is in quarantine, The Pikelet Man is taking care of business, Reg Tankwater is anti-vaccine, and there’s a somewhat misleading song.
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Ep 43: False Flags
The first new episode in quite a while is chocked with implausible theories, foolish ideas and bad advice. Callers include Colin Holcroft, Dave Clacton and Shane [REDACTED].
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Ep 42: Objectionable Content
Offensive tweets, lockdown frustration and coronaspiracies galore, with Niles Nyquist, Shane [REDACTED], Simon Haight and The Pikelet Man on the line from their respective bunkers.
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Ep 41: Coronapanic Special
Intended merely as a compilation of those David Panic reports from our YouTube channel, this Covid-19-themed episode is gatecrashed by some of our regular callers.
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Ep 40: Unplugged Goes Bananas
WARNING: If you’re looking for our season finale, it’s the one before this – Ep 39. This is the last in our series of ‘unplugged’ episodes. No callers, songs or strange noises, just Tony prattling on about movies from 1983, and reading his story ‘In a Tree’.
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Ep 39: Logic’s Doin’ Wheelies
In the supersized 2019 season finale, all our favourite callers and guests are on board, along with Damian Cowell’s Disco Machine, a Pete Smith cameo, and, of course, Tony and Matt have done a song.
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Ep 38: Unplugged Goes to Monte Carlo
WARNING: Another bonus ‘unplugged’ episode with none of the usual carry-on. Instead, Tony recalls every movie he saw in 1982, and reads his story ‘Optimus Schmoptimus’.
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Ep 37: The Tradie’s Mate
The Pikelet Man has been on ‘Computer Box’, Simon Haight is mad for ‘ScoMo’, Reg Tankwater is fed up with ‘Greta bloody Thunberg’, and Dave Clacton reports from ‘Barry Dickbag’s Metalfest’.
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Ep 36: Unplugged Rides Again
WARNING: Another one of these ‘unplugged’ episodes. No callers, just Tony crapping on about every movie he saw in 1981, and reading his story ‘Irresponsible Journalism’.
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Ep 35: Clodpoles
There’s trouble at Podworx, Dion is back in custody, ‘Shane Magazines’ has a new name, Ian Teale has a keen eye, and Colin Holcroft returns from Sexyland.
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Ep 34: Unplugged
WARNING: Not a proper episode of ‘Sizzletown’, which has now gone monthly. Just Tony rambling on about movies, and reading his story ‘The Dark Knight Triumphant in Classic Cooney Farce’.
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Ep 33: Danglemouse
The Pikelet Man pitches a ‘moving picture’, Fisher Stevens (not that one) is working with ‘Chinese interests’, and Tony makes yet another call to William Friedkin, director of ‘The Exorcist’.
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Ep 32: A Bigger Gulp
Dion & Higgins are ‘Gongside’, Niles helps his neighbour with a drug problem, and Tony calls Peter Meager to find out why he got the boot from the MTC.
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Ep 31: Slightly Different
Conrad has a win, Neil has a find, Heathcote Shiraz has the identity of the lift bomber, and Tony has to call Bryan Lyons back, due to popular, if misguided, demand.
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Ep 30: Gravy Loaded
Dion is pursued by cops at Wodonga Maccas, The Pikelet Man tips a bucket on his internet rivals, and Dave Clacton unveils an offensive new concept at The Busted Nut.
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Ep 29: Gender Fluid
Colin Holcroft has a new leisure destination, 'Shane Door' has a new name, Giles Baratheon has a new ending for ‘Game of Thrones’, and Simon Haight has a new hero.
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Ep 28: Golden Wonder
Dion and Higgins embark on a road trip, Harold Bitumen has news of another financial opportunity, and someone is re-editing Pauline Hanson’s interviews.
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Ep 27: Inadequate Sentencing
The Pikelet Man is unimpressed by the cat from ‘Pet Sematary’, Conrad considers going on ‘MAFS’, and Dick Roundabout has a new office in a poorly chosen location.
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Ep 26: Ghostfist
Dave Clacton puts his tax problems behind him, Ian Teale has a thing about keys, and Tony makes another call to William Friedkin, director of ‘The Exorcist’.
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Ep 25: St. Bogan
Dion has gone ‘fully crypto’, Rodney Pyles attempts to explain ‘On the Buses’, and Tony calls a restaurateur who’s fed up with his own customers.
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Ep 24: Local Galoots
Niles Nyquist has a gang problem, Barry Football apologises for his latest sex video, and Tony hosts an episode of ‘Escape From the City’.
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Ep 23: Crisps
The manager of Spotify is still confused, Dion is low on ideas, and Tony again consults conservative commentator Simon Haight.
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Ep 22: Clacton’s Folly
Colin Holcroft visits Windscreen World, The Pikelet Man issues a warning, and Tony tracks down one half of nineties radio superduo Tum & Phul.
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Ep 21: A Legal Mix of Menthol and Sugar
Dion has the good news about global warming, Barry Football apologises again, and Tony talks to Oscar-nominee Willem Dafoe about his long career.
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Ep 20: The Podcast That Goes Wrong
Conrad has undertaken a dangerous challenge, ‘Shane Curtains’ has a new name, and Tony speaks to Peter Meager about his bold vision for Australian theatre.
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Ep 19: Bento Box
In the first show for 2019, Niles and Dion have news, The Pikelet Man has a new enemy, and Matt has a much wider range of sound effects.
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Ep 18: Hey Matty!
Dion, Dave Clacton and The Pikelet Man are all on board for the 2018 season finale, and yes, Tony and Matt have done a song.
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Ep 17: Dub Version
Niles Nyquist is on the lookout for African gangs, ‘Shane Table’ has a new name, and Tony gets a bollocking from the Podcast Diversity Council’s David Smallwood.
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Ep 16: Nut Butter Express
Conrad is attempting to capitalise on his ‘fame’, Dion is under house arrest, and Tony again calls William Friedkin, director of 'The Exorcist'.
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Ep 15: Inappropriate Developments
The Pikelet Man calls the police, Barry Football apologises, and Tony is drawn into legal matters involving both Dion and Colin Holcroft.
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Ep 14: Tongs for the Squeamish
Dave Clacton goes ‘femmo’, Matt does a dodgy dolphin deal, and Tony talks to Jason Statham about his follow-up to ‘The Meg’.
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Ep 13: Nightbird
The Pikelet Man is hungry, Dion is returning to court, Colin Holcroft talks immigration, and Tony convinces David Lynch to create an ad for the show.
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Ep 12: Sketch Happens
Niles Nyquist calls back, Theo has forgotten his topic, and Tony talks to conservative commentator Simon Haight.
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Ep 11: Crapp’s Last Tape
Dion reveals his latest money-making scheme, everyone wants ‘feedback’, and Tony again calls publishing industry guru Peter Meager.
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Ep 10: A Lowering Cloud Over the Stalls
Conrad isn’t happy, ‘Shane Couch’ has a new name, The Pikelet Man has many enemies, and Tony talks to snooker commentator Les Cleary.
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Ep 9: Waiting for Carbo
Dion poses as a ‘Docklands entrepreneur’, it’s Matt versus the Volcano, and Tony calls Jack Nicholson to find out why he’s emerging from retirement.
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Ep 8: The Pikelet Man
Dave Clacton and Colin Holcroft are back, Matt perfects the Cat Translator, and Tony serenades 2018’s most notorious Australian.
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Ep 7: Nanobots!
Reg from Eaglemont phones in, Dion floats several new ideas, and Tony again calls master filmmaker William Friedkin.
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Ep 6: This is Ashburton
An episode beset with dolphin trouble. Niles has been ‘in the studio’, and Tony talks to one of the stars of Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001’.
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Ep 5: Possum Bother
The recording is hampered by possums, Dion and Dave Clacton phone in, and Tony calls David Bowie’s brother.
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Ep 4: Funnels
Recording the show in a parked car proves to be misguided, Conrad is back, and Tony calls the production office of ‘The Doctor Blake Mysteries’.
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Ep 3: Previously on Harrow
A rooftop broadcast adds very little, Dion has ‘issues pending’, and Tony calls Jason Statham to try to get him to say ‘Megalodon’.
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Ep 2: Bathmat Warehouse
Shifting locations does nothing to improve the quality of the callers. Tony attempts to class things up by calling the editor of the Australian Review of Books, Peter Meager.
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Ep 1: What’s It Gonna Be?
The first batch of callers seem genuinely confused by the show, and who can blame them? Tony attempts to salvage things by calling legendary film director William Friedkin.
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