Shaun Micallef (Eve of Destruction)

Welcome to another episode of the TV Central: One on One podcast!

Today, we’re joined by the legendary Shaun Micallef—a comedian, actor, writer, and television presenter who’s been gracing our screens for decades.

You might know him from iconic shows like Mad as Hell and Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation, or perhaps from his work on Full Frontal, The Micallef Program, Newstopia, and Mr and Mrs Murder. But today, we’re talking about his two biggest roles: hosting Channel 10’s Brain Eisteddfod and appearing right here on this podcast.

Shaun is back at the ABC with a brand-new eight-part talk show, Shaun Micallef’s Eve of Destruction, premiering Wednesday, August 14th at 8 pm on ABC TV and ABC iview. In this series, Shaun explores what truly matters to his celebrity guests by asking them to choose two possessions they would save in a hypothetical disaster. What can’t Stephen Curry live without? What will Mary Coustas rescue first? And what item does Rebecca Gibney cherish most?

In today’s episode, Shaun Micallef discusses:

• The unique twist of destruction in his new show, instead of a traditional interview format
• The talented Felix Cameron from Boy Swallows Universe
• What two personal items he would bring to the set if the roles were reversed
• Upcoming guests on the show
• A major career change in his life
• Why sketch comedy has almost disappeared from free-to-air TV
• The scarcity of unique characters like Norman Gunston and Effie on television today
• Whether the Shaun Micallef we see is the real deal or a performance
• What he enjoys doing in his spare time
• What’s still on his bucket list for the future

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