The Debrief with Dave O'Neil

The Debrief with Dave O'Neil

The gig's just finished and comedian Dave O’Neil drives a comedian friend home, reflecting on the highs and lows of doing stand up comedy. You’ll be transported to Dave’s station wagon as he drives home from comedy gigs and debriefs with other comics about that night’s triumphs and disasters. Produced by Nearly Media. www.nearly.com.au/thedebrief

Episodes

November 6, 2025 30 mins

Hire Dave for your Christmas Party!

Brett Nichols, from Lord Howe Island, and Jackie Loeb, was part of Full Frontal when Dave was a writer, and Dave are driving back from Tuncurry's Lakeside Laughs.

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Tuncurry - halfway between Newcastle and Port Macquarie.

 

 

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Hamilton (Victoria) nightlife is happening!

This one was recorded during the AFL Finals, so there's some speculation in there.

 

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After a tour of WA, Dave and Brad are back in the car (a little GoGet rental) trekking up Canterbury Road to Orchard Grove Primary School for a fundraiser.

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October 1, 2025 32 mins

Taree on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales.

Had lunch with some lovely people.

 

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Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

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August 27, 2025 46 mins

It's off to Gippsland and back.

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Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

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August 12, 2025 46 mins

Des Dowling and Dave are back from overseas - separate trips, different continents.

Driving to Lake Bolac in Victoria on a Thursday night.

 

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Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

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Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

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July 2, 2025 14 mins

Slippery Slope is a four-part "true crime" podcast from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes.

After all that drama, it’s time for the big opening.

Will it be a success?

Will the kids love it?

More importantly will Greg the mayor of nearby town Cloncurry approve?

 

Slippery Slope is written and hosted by Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes.

Original music by Itinerant Production

Editing by Courtney Carthy 

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Slippery Slope is a four-part "true crime" podcast from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes.

It’s one thing to want a water slide but then you have to deliver it.

Not so easy when you make it in Turkey and bring it through the Suez Canal.

Warning this episode contains at least 23 mention of Jack Sparrow. 

 

Slippery Slope is written and hosted by Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes.

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Editing by C...

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June 22, 2025 44 mins

Have you subscribed to Slippery Slope yet? 

It's Dave and Brad's "true crime" podcast series.

Tonight, they're journeying to Bairnsdale.

A casual three hour drive into Gippsland for a gig!

 

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Slippery Slope is a four-part "true crime" podcast from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes.

So Mt Isa needs things for the youth to do, but is a Waterslide the answer?

The Council wants refurbished toilet blocks, so will the waterslide cut it?

 

Slippery Slope is written and hosted by Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes.

Original music by Itinerant Production

Editing by Courtney Carthy 

Published by Nearly Media

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It’s about Mount Isa and a missing... waterslide.

Out every Wednesday over four weeks.

This episode, an introduction to one of the most remote and fascinating Australian towns.

Is it a town built around a mine or a mine built near a town?

Don't worry the locals like Cogho, Shae, Rob Katter (son of Bob!) will let you know. 

 

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June 7, 2025 47 mins

Check our Henry on Instagram - @_henry_yan!

Dave, Brad and Henry are the way to a RSL in Epping.

Henry moved to Australia from Auckland, New Zealand.

 

Hire Dave to do a gig at your next function! Email - comedyfunhouse183@gmail.com

 

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Not nearly as far as Mildura!

Dave Thornton does his Trump impression (and Bob Franklin).

 

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April 18, 2025 48 mins

Brad takes over hosting duties on the way home.

 

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The Junkees with Dave O'Neil & Kitty Flanagan - The sweet and salty roundabout! Junk food abounds!

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March 25, 2025 32 mins

On their way to Healesville to do a charity gig with Dave Hughes!

There were some technical issues in the second half but Dave and He caught up again!

Check out He Huang at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!

 

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All in!

Six hours there, six hours back.

 

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Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

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To the border and back!

Check out Glenn and Trevor's band - Alpine Jubilee

 

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January 21, 2025 38 mins

At the Oasis Comedy Club in Perth!

New Zealander Ray O'Leary's first time on the pod.

Check him out (you might know him from Have You Been Paying Attention?)

Instagram

Wikipedia

 

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January 6, 2025 39 mins

PERTH! Dave will be doing three gigs - 17, 18 and 19 January.

A great night at the San Remo Hotel near Phillip Island, in Victoria.

No copper stripping!

 

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Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

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December 10, 2024 35 mins

After the Grandview in Fairfield, Victoria.

More about Luke - www.lukekidgell.com/

 

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Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

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Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

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