Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest is back! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about hole action, two birds in the bush, and stopping traffic.

The shows discussed are:

‘Crumble’ by Izzy Goessens

‘Lobster in a Glass’ by Jenna Suffern

‘The Ex Files: A Comedy True Crime Tour’ by Matt Bell

‘Drunk & Delicious’ by Cal Dibbert

‘Little Devil and the War Machine’ by From The Hearth

EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus

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 skeleton helmets, stars, and a controversial reputation.

The shows discussed are:

‘My Brilliant Career’ presented by The Melbourne Theatre Company

‘I Thought You Said’ presented by Tip Toe Theatre

‘You’re No Good’ by Next Tuesday Theatre

‘The Taming of The Shrew’ by Melbourne Shakespeare Company

EMAIL: praisedionysus@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @praise.dionysus

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 a fancy guy, being a hound dog, and twins.

The shows discussed are:

‘Bev and Myrt and the Scrolling of Doom’ by How Delightful Theatre

‘F.A.A.G: Footballers are a Godsend’ by Samuel Roberts

‘Twelfth Night’ by Australian Shakespeare Company

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 being a rebellious son, scaffolding, and dancing through romances.

The shows discussed are:

‘The Placeholder’ presented by Midsumma Festival and Five Foot Entertainment

‘Rent’ presented by the Alumni and Extended Community of St. Michael’s Grammar School

‘Afterglow’ by Midnight Theatrics

‘Darling Divaz’ at the Motley Bauhaus

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 horny hockey players, cooking lobsters, and being an obstruction.

They talk through their unconventional experiences of:

‘The Tempest’ by OZACT

‘Love Actually? The Musical Parody’ at The Athenaeum

In addition to discussing:

‘A Twist of Fate Christmas Special’ presented by Scary Goats Theatre

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 meaning business, bibs, and being born for stardom.

The shows discussed are:

‘The Last Sunday in June’ by Firerock Productions

‘Nothing to See Here. Just a Totally Normal Comedy Show. Wouldn’t Worry About It.’ by Jett Bond and Zoe Heim

‘Queer Enough?’ by Luke Martin & Paige E. Joustra

‘Giuseppe’s Game Time Wonder Show’ by Jeromaia Detto

‘Masterpiece’ by Rae and Will

‘Vinegar Tom’ presented by The Wanderers Theatre

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 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.