John Robertson: From Australian Idol to Comedy Anarchy

John Robertson accidentally won awards for a kids' show that was never meant for children, has been pitching television ideas to networks that find him simultaneously fascinating and baffling, and does all of this on a voice that should probably be rested more than it is.John Robertson is an Australian comedian, writer, and creator of the cult live-action video game comedy show The Dark Room. A veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe and international festivals, he is known for his booming voice, razor-sharp crowd work, and chaotic energy across stand-up, Twitch streaming, and multiple TV development runs.Why maintaining a voice-shredding performance schedule requires a level of preparation most people don't expectThe constant cycle of pitching TV ideas — and the even more constant cycle of those ideas not quite happeningWhat the cult success of The Dark Room revealed about what audiences actually want from live performanceHow comedy anarchy differs from just being chaotic — and why the difference matters enormouslyConnect with John here:InstagramYouTubeTikTokTwitchOriginally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.Find us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.