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A Conversation with Max Meaden
May 5, 2026
1h 05m 42s
Sledgehammers and Screwdrivers
Apr 30, 2026
2h 10m 34s
The Twilight Baseball Scene
Apr 25, 2026
2h 19m 07s
A Cloak Around You in the Wintertime
Apr 19, 2026
1h 45m 29s
The Saddest Guy in Chinatown
Apr 16, 2026
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| 5/5/26 |  A Conversation with Max Meaden | Jake sits down with playwright-actor Max Meaden to discuss his upcoming production of ‘The Last Parma Night’ at Chapel Off Chapel. They yammer about mateship, making approachable theatre, and the artistic landscape of Ballarat. Tickets to ‘The Last Parma Night’ (May 6-10): https://tinyurl.com/lastparmanight 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. | 1h 05m 42s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 |  Sledgehammers and Screwdrivers | Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest comes to a close! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about having friends in California, the mouths of babies, and a hodge-podge-mish-mash. The shows discussed are: ‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Doing This’ by Lauren Bonner ‘Giuseppe’s Love Quest’ by Jeromaia Detto ‘Aphrodite’ by Elouise Eftos ‘Alakazam’ by Ben McCarthy ‘Confessional’ by Gumboot Theatre Company ‘Milk Dud’ by Amelia June ‘Hard to Swallow’ by Reuben Kaye ‘Freidah Will See You Now’ by Caitlin Duff 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. | 2h 10m 34s | ||||||
| 4/25/26 | The Twilight Baseball Scene | Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about gumbo, being a teacher, and seeing someone on stilts. The shows discussed are: ‘Hello Mr. Radio’ by Handful of Bugs ‘Lowkey’ by Louis Prandolini ‘Daddy Daycare’ by Steph Crothers ‘Love Letter To Heephah’ by Amelia Pawsey ‘My Precious! The Cabaret’ by Morgan Palmer ‘Welcome to Hell’ by Andy Balloch ‘Twinkle Town: The Forgotten High School Musical Musical’ by Isabella Patane & Dean Robinson ‘DisUnited States’ by Richard Mealey ‘Mushroom Lady & Me’ by Joseph Green 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. Sov4ereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal Land. | 2h 19m 07s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 | A Cloak Around You in the Wintertime | Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about astronauts, playing twins, and slicing apples. The shows discussed are: ‘Everyone in the Audience Gets a Button’ by Ned ‘Fangirl Fundamentals’ by Georgie Potter ‘Space Comedy’ by Rao Morusupalli ‘Weapons Grade Comedy’ by Ross Purdy ‘Alf Alpha’s Cocktail Hour’ by Alf Alpha ‘Articulate’ by Gumboot Theatre Company ’Squid’s Sunday Sideshow’ by Samora Squid 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. | 1h 45m 29s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | The Saddest Guy in Chinatown | Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In this episode, Jake Stewart talks about vertical poles, polaroids, and Catholicism. The shows discussed are: ‘Sharp’ by Guneet Kaur ‘Be My BFFFFFFF!’ by John Glover ‘The Divine Comedy’ by Anthony Locascio 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. | 48m 06s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Flibbertigibbet | Jake & Jamesy’s Chucklefest rages on! Celebrating the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In this episode, Jake Stewart & James Hardy talk about the Sorkin Strut, being white, and the East Star. The shows discussed are: ‘Going Somewhere?’ By James Collopy ‘Mrs Lovett’s Famous Meat Pies Grand Reopening Extravaganza’ by Elliot Wood ‘DADAM’ by DADAM ‘Why Are You Here’ by Bronwyn Isaac ‘Self-Inflicted’ by George Rigden ‘Laurie’ by Max Flett 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. | 1h 32m 20s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | The Sumpter Check | 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. | 1h 33m 04s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | Yes! I Love You! | 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. | 1h 49m 15s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | Wordmint | 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. | 1h 29m 51s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | As They Say in The Biz | 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. | 2h 13m 52s | ||||||
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| 1/21/26 | I Refuse to Learn from Ghosts | 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. | 1h 09m 46s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Be Thin or In The Bin | 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. | 2h 05m 52s | ||||||
| 11/9/25 | No Wrong Answers | 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. | 2h 23m 17s | ||||||
| 8/25/25 | I'm Super, Thanks for Asking | 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. | 1h 25m 52s | ||||||
| 7/29/25 | The Double Punch | 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. | 2h 21m 06s | ||||||
| 7/13/25 | I Travel Light, When it Comes to Knowledge | 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. | 1h 58m 02s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | The Attic Family’s Dinner Lantern | 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. | 1h 58m 49s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | Why Don’t You Become a Fish? | 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. | 2h 13m 17s | ||||||
| 6/15/25 | Four. | 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. | 1h 27m 55s | ||||||
| 6/11/25 | That Took Ya Whole Brain Up | 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. | 1h 29m 05s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | Because Charles Dickens Taught It To Us | 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. | 50m 19s | ||||||
| 5/20/25 | You Feel That Electricity in the Air? | 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. | 1h 26m 36s | ||||||
| 5/18/25 | I Know You’re Begging For It | 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. | 1h 03m 14s | ||||||
| 4/25/25 | Princess Problems | 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. | 1h 14m 25s | ||||||
| 4/21/25 |  There's a Head at the Bottom of That Ponytail | 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. | 1h 52m 25s | ||||||
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