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PODCAST

The Comedy Writers Group

Marcel Blanch-de Wilt

The Comedy Writers Group is here to get into the weeds of all things comedy. We"re determined to de-mystify the worlds of stand-up comedy, sketch, and screenwriting in an effort to make this world a lot more approachable for newcomers. This podcast is designed to get you inspired to create. Perfect for folks interested in getting to comedy as a career, hobby, or just the comedy-curious. Brought to you by Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Subscribe to the Comedy Writers Group patreon to access all the episodes

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1:14:29

Las Vegas Residency (with Sweeney Preston)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2026/01/12

This week I'm joined by the brilliant Sweeney Preston. You might know Sweeney from his work in In Pour Taste, Late Nite Powerpoint Showcase, or seeing his stand-up shows around the world.We chat about his experience taking his wine-tasting comedy show that he co-created with his counterpart Ethan Cavanagh to Las Vegas. We also dig into his experience writing for Spicks & Specks, his solo show Australia's Worst Journalist. Follow Sweeney.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy

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1:05:10

Is This Anything? (with Leigh Qurban)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2026/01/05

It's the return of the IS THIS ANYTHING? format where I workshop new bits and pieces with a special guest. This week I'm joined by Leigh Qurban. We started out in Adelaide together and we catch up on fourteen years of stand-up, starting out in a small pond, moving to the big smoke, and what it's like to be a new parent doing comedy.Follow Leigh.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon.Unlock on our online meet-ups and workshopsAccess

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54:36

The Best of 2025 - Part 1 (with Freya Morton and...

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/12/29

It's that time again! We're looking back on the year that was with my special guest co-host (as always) Freya Morton and our guest, Jeremy Dooley!We chat about our comedy highlights in TV, movies, and comedy specials.In Part 2 (available Thursday in the BONUS feed) we chat personal comedy highlights, favourite books, and we announce The CWG Comedian of the Year!Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon.Unlock on our online meet-ups and

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2:41:18

Marathon Christmas Party Special (with The CWG...

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/12/23

It's our most epic episode yet! I've invited everyone from the Christmas Party for a Marathon Podcast. Recorded at the CWG Christmas Party. I hope it makes you feel like you were there!Featuring Ben Volchok, Brad Shean, Alice Jones, Lukas Opasinov, Marnie Mills, Louis Nicoll, RJ Carey, Sowmya Hiremath, Tamara Absalom, Dean Gallagher, Noni Field, Jason Roche, Laura Bruce, Roisin McAlinden, Belinda Anderson-Hunt, Matt Jenner, Yeluselemi, and Ece Musatoff.We cover so many subjects from Christmas Party

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1:19:42

Going Viral (with Charlotte Grimmer)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/12/15

This week on the podcast I'm joined by actor, comedian, and content-creator, Charlotte Grimmer. Charlotte boasts over 200K followers across her platforms and has hit millions of views.We chat about graduating NIDA, her first video, performing her solo show in Edinburgh, sponsored-content, the creative process, and her upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival season.Follow Charlotte here.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the

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1:12:22

MICF Director (with Susan Provan)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/12/08

This week on the podcast I'm joined by the Director of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Susan Provan. Susan is an icon of the Australian comedy scene and it was great to get to chat with her. It's my first guest with an Order of Australia!Susan and I talk about the history of the Comedy Festival, how it's evolved over the years, programming, scouting, judging Raw Comedy, marketing, AI, and how she stays excited about the job.Tickets for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are now

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1:13:52

Rini (with Myq Kaplan)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/12/06

NYC comedian Myq Kaplan returns to the podcast this week to talk all about his new special RINI now available on Youtube. Myq Kaplan is an absolutely profilic comedian boasting more than 20 years of experiences and with appearances on Conan, Letterman, and Last Comic Standing (just to name a few.)We have a great chat about co-authoring a special, creating the perfect title for a show, promotion stamina, the nature of comedy, and lots more.Follow Myq.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The

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1:12:43

Self-Promotion (with Dave Thornton)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/11/24

I'm joined by the brilliant Dave Thornton. Dave has been crushing it in comedy for more than twenty years. You might know Dave from stand-up stages around the world, and all the iconic shows over the years from Rove Live to The Project. We chat about what motivated Dave to get into stand-up, the challenges of self-promotion, celebrating the wins, and his new stand-up special Nothing's Unpossible, available on Youtube. We also discuss what it's like to both have grandparents in the Dutch

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1:14:23

Nun Slut (with Claire Robin)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/11/17

This week I'm joined by the brilliant Claire Robin from the multi-award winning show, Nun Slut. I chat to Claire about the development of the show, her relationship with clowning, acting school, keeping the show fresh, and what it's like to get recognition in the form of AWARDS!We also discuss the value of The Comedy Writers Group and the upcoming Comedy Writers Group Retreat coming up in January.Follow Claire here.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram

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1:20:59

'Til You Make It (with Emma Choy, Phillip Hayden, and...

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/11/10

This week we're talking web-series with the creators of 'Til You Make It which has recently dropped on Youtube. I'm joined by actor Emma Choy, writer / actor Phillip Hayden, and producer Riley Sugars. We chat about how the show emerged, evolved, and how satisfying it is to put it out into the world.We also discuss the challenges of juggling work and parent life, and the hopes for the future of the series.You can watch all the episodes here and follow the behind-the-scenes on instagram.Follow your

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1:16:14

Improv Rules (with Casey Feigh)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/11/03

This week I'm joined by actor, writer, producer, director, Casey Feigh all the way from LA. We chat about his hit show Holy Shit Improv and it's upcoming Australian tour. We get into Casey's surprising comedy origins, his passion for improv, his relationship with feedback, and what motivates him to produce shows.Follow Holy Shit Improv and get tickets to upcoming shows.Follow Casey.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon to get weekly

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1:17:02

Business (with Tim Batt)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/10/27

My guest this week is the brilliant Tim Batt. Tim is a comedian, podcaster, and producer. Podcast fans will know him from his cult-hit podcast The Worst Idea of All Time that he co-hosts alongside Guy Montgomery.We discuss making stuff for money versus making stuff for fun, the origins of his podcast, shooting a pilot in a sewer, and the preciousness of time as parent.Follow Tim Batt.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon to get

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1:09:23

Group Workshop (with Mema Sifa, Phil De Bondi, and...

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/10/20

It's time for another Group Workshop episode! I'm joined by Comedy Writers Group members: Mema, Phil, and Christopher to workshop some new material and tackle some challenging scenarios.We chat about how to approach performing outside, turning sandwiches into a story, and how boring sobriety can be. We also discuss the pre-show ritual and how we prepare for a show.Follow Mema.Follow Phil.Follow Chris.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the

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1:21:54

Iconic (with Ray O'Leary)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/10/13

This week I'm joined by the great Ray O'Leary (Thank God You're Here, Have You Been Paying Attention, Taskmaster NZ). We chat about how things changed when Ray put on the suit, starting out in Wellington, being stopped in the street, the value of setting goals, and the importance of persona.Follow Ray.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon to get weekly bonus episodes, 90+ episodes behind the paywall, access our exclusive facebook /

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1:09:31

The 12 Month Plan (with John Glover)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/10/06

This week I'm joined by John Glover who you might know from the Sydney comedy scene, or from the world-wide phenomenon, Breaking The Musical. We chat about John leaving his full-time job for comedy, explore the Japanese philosophy of ikigai (the reason for being), his stand-up special , and how he plans to make the most of the next twelve months in his comedy career.Follow John.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon to get weekly

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1:08:17

Stage Fright (with Roz Hammond)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/09/28

This week I'm joined by the iconic Roz Hammond. You might know Roz from every brilliant Australian comedy from the past thirty years like The Dish, Muriel's Wedding, Mad as Hell, The Librarians, Full Frontal, or The Eric Bana Sketch Show.We chat about Roz's career, how she got started, how she persevered, and what led her to running public speaking workshops. I also gather the courage to tell Roz about my screenplay.Follow Roz.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group

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1:13:37

The Wham Bam Thankyou Jam (with Blake Everett)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/09/22

This week I'm joined by comedian, musician, actor, Blake Everett. We chat about his latest project The Wham Bam Thankyou Jam, his children's theatre company, meeting his comedy heroes, and the value of having fun.Follow Blake.Follow The Wham Bam Thankyou Jam.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon to get weekly bonus episodes, 90+ episodes behind the paywall, access our exclusive facebook / discord, and come along to our weekly online

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1:06:59

Go Where the Love Is (with Gen Fricker)

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/09/15

This week I'm joined by the brilliant Gen Fricker! We chat about Gen's return to stand-up, her love for Maria Bamford, her first directing experience, and what she has learned (and unlearned) from her fifteen years in comedy. It's a fantastic chat.Follow Gen.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon to get weekly bonus episodes, 90+ episodes behind the paywall, access our exclusive facebook / discord, and come along to our weekly online

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1:17:03

Group Workshop (with Maggie Baker, Marnie Mills, and...

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/09/08

It's time for a Group Workshop episode! I'm joined by up-and-coming comedians (and CWG members) Maggie Baker, Marnie Mills, and Freya Morton for a comedy roundtable. We swap jokes, stories, and advice.We cover a lot of ground in this episode from how to end a story, dealing with heavy subject matter, structuring a show, and a whole lot of ADULTS ONLY content that will sound too strange outside of context.Follow Freya.Follow Marnie.Follow Maggie.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Follow The

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Bonus Episode - @TheTransComedian (with Chris...

The Comedy Writers Group ·

2025/09/05

On this week's bonus episode I'm joined by Chris McAllister AKA The Trans Comedian (boasting 49.1K followers on instagram!) to chat about going into comedy full-time. We talk about the first gig, making stuff for the internet, we workshop a new joke, and more.Chris is a member of the CWG and I always love platforming our members. Catch Chris and a line-up of gender-diverse comedians at the Sydney Fringe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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