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

March 3, 2026 25 mins

Tom and Dave are backstage at a school gig in Ballarat.

Five minute warning? Then give them 15 to settle in.

 

Tom's the Suburban Footballer - hugely popular, just not in the car when his eldest son is going on school camp.

Check out his podcast with Evan Hocking - The Good Banter Podcast!

 

Tom's new show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival - The Local Footy Club Press Conference

 

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The gang is back together and heading into the charming country of Victoria's west.

Sticking to the Western Highway, Buangor is halfway between Beaufort and Ararat.

At the 2021 census, the population was 112. More than enough for a fun gig.

Also, check out Somehow UN-Related wherever you're listening or go to Nearly.com.au

 

Check out Brad's podcast - Fool Me Twice

foolmetwice.com.au

 

Check out Sonya's comedy, actin...

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February 15, 2026 51 mins

Gig at St. Andrews on the Mornington Peninsula.

Dave chat's to Evan back stage then drives home with Jimoen, who talks about the Saudi Arabia comedy festival - he did a gig there!

Evan Hocking on Instagram

Or check out Good Banter, his podcast with Tom Siegert!

And, jimeoin.com

Also, check out Somehow UN-Related wherever you're listening or go to Nearly.com.au

 

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Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

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February 8, 2026 17 mins

Follow Billy Stiles on Instgram - @billystilescomedy 

Great crowd in Moe! Thanks for coming!

 

Check out Somehow UN-Related wherever you're listening or go to Nearly.com.au

 

About The Debrief

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Hear the making of The Debrief theme song.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

 

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January 25, 2026 39 mins

New Zealand comic Brendhan Lovegrove!

Plenty here for the Kiwi expats in Aus.

And for the Australians seeing so many New Zealand comics in Australia.

Heard of The Exponents?

 

Check out Somehow UN-Related wherever you're listening or go to Nearly.com.au

 

About The Debrief

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Hear the making of The Debrief theme song.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

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December 16, 2025 62 mins

Star of SIZZLETOWN! 100 episodes.

Get onto it - sizzletownpodcast.com

 

They're off to a gig at the McAdam's Winebar in Croydon.

With a SURPISE CALLER!

 

Check out Somehow UN-Related wherever you're listening or go to Nearly.com.au

 

About The Debrief

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Hear the making of The Debrief theme song.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

 

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Feature Act

We're going to try the Golden Gaytime Biscuits with our very own gay Double Dip (before they expire - thank you for sending them, Sue Cody!!!).

 

Early on - Ice-cream recommendations

  • Ben and Jerry's Triple Caramel Chunk (Kitty)
  • Bulla Murray Street Ice Creamery – Choc Mint Sundae (Kitty)
  • Norco Byron Bay Vanilla Bean (Glenn Butcher)

 

Christmas Time!

  • Natural Confectionary Company Christmas ...
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Feature Act

We're going to try the Golden Gaytime Biscuits with our very own gay Double Dip (before they expire - thank you for sending them, Sue Cody!!!).

 

Early on - Ice-cream recommendations

  • Ben and Jerry's Triple Caramel Chunk (Kitty)
  • Bulla Murray Street Ice Creamery – Choc Mint Sundae (Kitty)
  • Norco Byron Bay Vanilla Bean (Glenn Butcher)

 

Christmas Time!

  • Natural Confectionary Company Christmas ...
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December 10, 2025 31 mins

The tram didn't go that far.

 

More Billy

Facebook - www.facebook.com/billystilescomedy/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/billyscomedy/

 

About The Debrief

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Hear the making of The Debrief theme song.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

 

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Out Of The Question - Adam Zwar's fantastic interview podcast

The Junkees wi...

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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.

Follow Brett! He's on Facebook.

Follow Jackie! Instagram.

Tuncurry - halfway between Newcastle and Port Macquarie.

 

 

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October 17, 2025 39 mins

Hamilton (Victoria) nightlife is happening!

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

 

Hire Dave for your Christmas Party!

 

More about The Debrief

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Hear the making of The Debrief theme song.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

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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.

Hire Dave for your Christmas Party!

 

More about The Debrief

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Hear the making of The Debrief theme song.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

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October 1, 2025 32 mins

Taree on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales.

Had lunch with some lovely people.

 

Hire Dave to do a gig at your next function!

 

More about The Debrief

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Hear the making of The Debrief theme song.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

Support podcasts you listen to via Lenny.fm

 

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August 27, 2025 46 mins

It's off to Gippsland and back.

Hire Dave to do a gig at your next function!

 

More about The Debrief

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Hear the making of The Debrief theme song.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

Support podcasts you listen to via Lenny.fm

 

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

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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.

 

Hire Dave to do a gig at your next function!

 

More about The Debrief

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Hear the making of The Debrief theme song.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

Support podcasts you listen to via Lenny.fm

 

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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 

Published by Nearly Media

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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.

Original music by Itinerant Production

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!

 

Hire Dave to do a gig at your next function!

 

More about The Debrief

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Hear the making of The Debrief theme song.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

Co-produced by Nearly Media

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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. 

 

Hosted by comedians Dave O’Neil and Brad Oakes, who uncovered this story while touring...

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