Champagne Comedy Podcast
This is the ChampagneComedy.com podcast, and heading our channel tonight... From 1992 to 1993, the ABC broadcast 40 episodes of The Late Show, consisting of Melbourne Revue graduates who got their first taste on TV as The D-Generation. Originally a low-rating comedy show that was live across Australia full of cheap jokes, cheap props and bad acting, the show gained a cult following and inspired many comedians and performers to help where they got to today. Also the fans. Definitely the fans. The fan owned and operated site 'Champagne Comedy' has been online in some type of form since the early days of dial-up in 1996. Thanks to the evolution of the internet, 'Champagne Comedy' continues to pay tribute to the cast and crew of The Late Show, Frontline, The D-Generation and their other projects they create to make us all laugh. ** We scrutinise and overanalyse every joke and everything, so don't say we didn't warn you. ** Join the dedicated fans on this podcast as we raise a glass and toast champagne sketch comedy! Note: this podcast is not associated with ABC, Working Dog and other associates. www.champagnecomedy.com Produced by Matt Fulton Productions. mattfulton.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
It's been a hot minute! Just to show we're still alive and kicking, here's what's been going on since our last episode, covering whatever news we could find that's Working Dog related.
Thank you for sticking around and we're looking forward to returning in 2026.
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It's finally here! Join Steven, Natalie and Matt as we cover some truly "niche" material from Get This' first few months. Steven tries out his Bob Franklin impression. Shaft of Hope. Matt reveals the secrets on how fans recorded the show. And how did the phrase "People Want Ducks" come about? Natalie investigates.
Also for your enjoyment, Nick Langdon presents the Get This Movie Club.
Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
Epitaph - Broadcast Monday May 19, 1997.
Special guest reviewer, Jon of Fauves Are The Best People.
- Brooke's engagement
- Going remote
- Epitaph
Plus a sneak peek of People Want Ducks.
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
The Code - Broadcast Monday May 12, 1997.
Special guest reviewer, Stu De Laney.
- Elliot fired
- Two faced
- Cameos galore
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
Addicted To Fame - Broadcast Monday May 5, 1997.
Special guest reviewer, Leanne Butterworth.
- National profile
- Yellow card
- Is the Weather crazy
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
I Disease - Broadcast Monday April 28, 1997.
Special guest Mike Moore impersonator, David Azmo.
- Kate's replacement
- Sign language
- Ego thing
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
The Art of the Interview - Broadcast Monday April 21, 1997.
- That bloke from 'Chances'
- Velvet Hammer
- Phrases
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
I Get The Big Names - Broadcast Monday April 14, 1997.
- Leaking
- Abdominator
- Mel Gibson PR
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Steven as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
The Simple Life - Broadcast Monday April 7, 1997.
- The P̶a̶x̶t̶o̶n̶s̶ Baxters
- Trading Post tinnie
- Mike the art collector
Media Watch - The Paxtons / ACA story.
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
A Hole In The Heart - Part 2 - Broadcast Monday March 31, 1997.
- Golf tips
- Face The Press
- Rotary PR
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
A Hole In The Heart - Part 1 - Broadcast Monday March 24, 1997.
- Charity golf
- Bulimia?
- Sick kids
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
One Rule For One - Broadcast Monday March 17, 1997.
- Guidelines or Rules
- Office stationery
- Conman
MediaWatch Skase story here.
The podcast team op-shopping in Marrickville here.
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
The Shadow We Cast - Broadcast Monday March 10, 1997.
- Prejudice
- Maiden speech
- Park your arse
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"Who the hell is Jeff Smart?"
These were the words uttered by one Santo Cilauro during the end credits of the first ep of series 2 of the D-generation in 1986. Finally nearly forty decades later, his story can finally be told!
Prop Maker for The D-Generation and the ABC, Jeff Smart talks exclusively to the Champagne Comedy Podcast about his time working behind the scenes with the comedy team, rubbing shoulders with some...
In celebration on receiving the Longford Lyell Award, the Working Dog team had a Q&A at the AACTA Festival on Saturday 8th February 2025, held at HOTA on the Gold Coast.
Representing the Champagne Comedy Podcast, Matt attended the chat, along with 500 others, as well as regular contributor Adele K. Thomas. In this bonus episode, we wrap-up what was discussed, with bootlegged audio grabs to prove we weren't making up bulls**t...
Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Prue and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
My Generation - Broadcast Monday March 3, 1997.
- Spelling
- Daggy music
- "Eggies"
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On top of our regular Frontline reviewing, we will also be breaking down what happened at the Working Dog Q&A at the AACTA Festival, at HOTA on the Gold Coast, Saturday 8th February, 2025.
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Join Alison, Daniel, Kim and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline.
Dick On The Line - Broadcast Monday February 24, 1997.
- Backburner
- Work christmas party
- Heart attack
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This is a fan discussion podcast with no direct association with Tony, Mick, Rob, Tom, Jane, Santo, Jason, Judith and Co., as well as ABC TV. We're simply just fans.
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From the bowels of a foolhardy cousin of the Champagne Comedy Podcast, comes People Want Ducks.
Totally unauthorised and coming soon.
peoplewantducks.com for very little sizzle.
Produced by Matt Fulton Productions - mattfulton.com.au
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