Friend of a Friend City: a brisbane improv comedy podcast

Join us on another wild episode as Chris Martin introduces us to their friend Madame Oyster (Taylor Edwards). Marvel at what you can do with a life of oysters, an allegiance to the flag, and a few yelp reviews.Guests:Taylor EdwardsChris MartinMake sure to check out Chris and Taylors show "Date Night" at Good Chat Comedy on Friday 10 October. https://goodchatcomedy.com/events/chris-martin-taylor-edwards-date-night-good-chat-comedy-fringe-2025/

Simon introduces us to their friend, the librarian, who resides over multiple library boxes across the city. Delve into the lore of how librarians are born and exist.Find Bren on instagram @bjo0seYou can catch Bren and Simon performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets

Join us on a wild episode as Taylor (@taylor_edwards_comedian) introduces us to their friend Ray The TV Repairer (@chris_martin_comedian). Prepare for a journey as Ray regales us of being jumanji'd into every TV they've successfully repaired.Guests:Taylor EdwardsChris MartinMake sure to check out Taylor's incredible Hot Shot Adventures! A homebrew one-shot TTRP game based on your favourite shows! https://www.instagram.com/hotshotadventures And if you're in Sydney, get on down to Chris Martin's hilarious stand up show - Not The Guy From Coldplayhttps://sydneyfringe.com/events/chris-martin-not-the-guy-from-coldplay/

Rhys brings in their lunar friend, the moon.Host:Jaye Heather (@jaye.heather.au)Guests: Shayla Derwent - @shlt_theatreMatthew E Matthews - @its_an_honour_to_be_nominatedRhys McCane - https://rhysmakesthings.comCheck out their podcast:It's an Honour to be Nominatedhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1zXWbnifmQYFqFnJsF3kf4?si=89b76a3dbddd48baLook out for shows:Double Comedy - Friday 12 September at Big Fork Theatre!https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/double-comedy-a-new-history-of-humans-frozen-girl-sperm-tickets-1448529904939

Bren Binmore brings in their friend The Zoo. Find all about Brisbane's portable zoo ecosystem and the battles for zoo supremacy.Find Bren on instagram @bjo0seYou can catch Bren and Simon performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets

Shayla brings along their op shop buddy Kyle who has a knack for tie dyeHost:Jaye Heather (@jaye.heather.au)Guests: Shayla Derwent - @shlt_theatreMatthew E Matthews - @its_an_honour_to_be_nominatedRhys McCane - https://rhysmakesthings.comCheck out their podcast:It's an Honour to be Nominatedhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1zXWbnifmQYFqFnJsF3kf4?si=89b76a3dbddd48baLook out for shows:Would You Lie To Me - Friday 15 August at Big Fork Theatre!https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/would-you-lie-to-me-tickets-1393622836419Called Shots - Friday 22 August at Big Fork Theatre!https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/called-shots-a-comedy-quiz-show-tickets-1468327289449Double Comedy - Friday 12 September at Big Fork Theatre!https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/double-comedy-a-new-history-of-humans-frozen-girl-sperm-tickets-1448529904939

Matthew brings in his Auntie Gertrude who has had a bit of a life change in recent times.Host:Jaye Heather (@jaye.heather.au)Guests: Matthew E Matthews - @its_an_honour_to_be_nominatedRhys McCane - https://rhysmakesthings.comShayla Derwent - @shlt_theatreCheck out their podcast:It's an Honour to be Nominatedhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1zXWbnifmQYFqFnJsF3kf4?si=89b76a3dbddd48baLook out for shows:Would You Lie To Me - Friday 15 August at Big Fork Theatre!https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/would-you-lie-to-me-tickets-1393622836419Called Shots - Friday 22 August at Big Fork Theatre!https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/called-shots-a-comedy-quiz-show-tickets-1468327289449Double Comedy - Friday 12 September at Big Fork Theatre!https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/double-comedy-a-new-history-of-humans-frozen-girl-sperm-tickets-1448529904939

Luka's good friend Chutney the Chimney Sweep is fashioning chimneys all over town.You can catch Kelsey and Luka performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @thenagainmusic or⁠ @thenagainmusic 

Kelsey's good mate Reginald comes in to talk about being an extreme sports mascot and what it's like to have a penguin costume grafted to their body.You can catch Kelsey and Luka performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @thenagainmusic or @thenagainmusic 

Tayden joins us with their roommate their not too keen on.You can catch George and Tayden performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @thenagainmusic or https://www.youtube.com/@thenagainmusic

George brings in their friend Dave who might be causing some miracles to occur.You can catch George and Tayden performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @thenagainmusic or https://www.youtube.com/@thenagainmusic

This week Himali Ratnayake introduces me to their Brisbane Tour Guide, Vicki (Janette McBride). Listen to learn more about the most dedicated 3 star rated tour guide at the Brisbane Sign.Go support Asian Aunties as they continue their Cage Match streak at Big Fork Theatre.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @thenagainmusic or https://www.youtube.com/@thenagainmusic

This week I'm joined by the Asian Aunties (Janette McBride and Himali Ratnayake) who give some advice and talk about their run ins with the Irwin family.Go support Asian Aunties as they continue their Cage Match streak at Big Fork Theatre.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @thenagainmusic or https://www.youtube.com/@thenagainmusic

Caitlin McGrath joins me with their old friend Lucy who has just returned from London.Go see Nonsense and Sensibility - Improvised Jane Austen featuring Caitlin, Liz, and Rhys.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/shows-events/sundaystandup-h6ax3-6r4ny-de4j2-g3j7e-mn9n2-djtbn-ybhc8-5h9j9-yjjjw-spf8k-5repf-8ya8s-88lf7-7k94y-g28dn-hka54-7xpk7-nsmj5-smbsw-ec5xc-6w9xr-4ffef-mw8nhYou can catch Liz and Caitlin performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @thenagainmusic or https://www.youtube.com/@thenagainmusic

Liz Talbot joins me with their friend Nell, the professional waver. Go see Nonsense and Sensibility - Improvised Jane Austen featuring Caitlin, Liz, and Rhys.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/shows-events/sundaystandup-h6ax3-6r4ny-de4j2-g3j7e-mn9n2-djtbn-ybhc8-5h9j9-yjjjw-spf8k-5repf-8ya8s-88lf7-7k94y-g28dn-hka54-7xpk7-nsmj5-smbsw-ec5xc-6w9xr-4ffef-mw8nhYou can catch Liz and Caitlin performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Beth brings their adversarial friend Jeremiah, the teenager who yells obscenities at them, and we talk about what makes them tick and their timeshare in Caloundra.You can catch Cam and Beth performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

This week we're joined by Dylan and their friend Jen who runs a store in Fortitude Valley and has some interesting sleeping habits.Check out Shayla's other work as one half of SHLT_THEATRE https://www.instagram.com/shlt_theatreYou can catch Shayla and Dylan performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Georgia McLean joins me with their friend Roddy (Imogen Behan-Willet) who is a curious user of Facebook.You can catch Imogen and Georgia performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Marcel joins me and introduces me to their shadow that has followed them around all their life. Then Kelsey drops by with their mate Thomas to chat about some weather related topicsFind all things Marcel at https://marcelblanchdewilt.com and follow them on instagram @marcelthecomedianYou can catch Kelsey performing at Big Fork Theatre, in particular with “The Tuning Forks”, the improvised broadway musical team.Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

This week we're joined by Cam and their childhood Governess. Find out about Cam's life as a little lad and some of the intricacies in the life as a Governess.You can catch Cam and Beth performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

This week we're joined by Shayla and their friend Brian the Merman (Dylan). Brian tells us about the depths of the Brisbane river and Shayla shares about their penchant for mud.Check out Shayla's other work as one half of SHLT_THEATRE https://www.instagram.com/shlt_theatreGet tickets to their upcoming show "And The Winner Is..." https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/and-the-winner-is-tickets-1217231565379And find them every week on the "It's An Honour To Be Nominated" podcast.https://open.spotify.com/show/1zXWbnifmQYFqFnJsF3kf4You can catch Shayla and Dylan performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

We're back with season 2 and a new format! This week we're joined by Imogen Behan-Willet and their friend Sleep-Slorp as we discuss Sleep-Slorps deeply personal memoir and their shared living situation.You can catch Imogen and Georgia performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly.https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-ticketsSubscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcityYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

A saucy final episode to Season 1 of Friend of a Friend City. Season 2 returning in February 2025! Kelsey's friend, Bethany Boudoir, is a slash fiction author with an interesting following and Martin's friend, Caleb, is a local youth group leader. You can catch Kelsey and Martin performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

The penultimate episode of Season 1! Adam's friend, PCP, grew up on the mean streets of Ascot, and Amy's friend, Jean, is an extra, and more, in film and television. You can catch Amy and Adam performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Matthew E Matthews' friend, Raphael Irons, comes in to promote their new venture and Noelle's friend, Janice Slab, is an unexpected friend of everyone in Brisbane. You can catch Noelle and Matthew performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Caitlin's friend, Genevieve Poodles, takes a new look at books and Jim's friend, Phil Fumblum, is a Pokemon trainer who's had enough. Caitlin can be found on instagram @mcgraitlin. You can catch Caitlin and Jim performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Kelsey's friend, Glenyth, is looking out for some of our local ornithological creatures. Or are they looking out for Glenyth? Check out Kelsey and Heather's music on Soundcloud and Youtube! https://soundcloud.com/klc-hthr You can catch Kelsey and Heather performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Louisa's friend, Elizabeth, is helping people in the community and Chris' friend, Egbert, is a local farmer. You can find Louisa on instagram @louisa__jones__. Keep an eye out for Louisa's stand up comedy! https://www.instagram.com/louisa__jones__/ You can find Chris Milne on instagram @chrismilne07 https://www.instagram.com/chrismilne07/ Check out the character reels Chris and Louisa have been creating together on either of their instas! You can catch Louisa and Chris performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Bridget's friend, Ellie, is an uncertain student and Ben's friend, Dan, is an interesting local of Taringa. Listen to Ben on 4ZZZ's Wildcard show on Monday mornings from 6-9am. Ben is also performing in the show Slippery as part of Brisbane's MELT festival. https://www.melt.org.au/events/slippery/ You can catch Bridget and Ben performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Shayla's friend, Francine Walker, is coming out from the shadow of their brother and Dylan's friend, Gonzo, is a chef and nothing else. Shayla co-runs @shlt_theatre, find them on instagram to keep up with their future shows! You can catch Shayla and Dylan performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Cam's friend Tony Dancer fills us in on his retirement and Beth's friend Gerbold is finding modern times challenging. You can catch Cam and Beth performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Luka Dale's friend George is interested in invasive species and Belinda McEniery's friend Aaron talks about his life as a scientist. You can catch Belinda and Luka performing regularly at Big Fork Theatre. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Bianca's friend Amethyst West has just had an impressive run for council and Zac's friend Oscar is interested in parks. You can catch Bianca and Zac performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Karen's friend Tina Brooks has a lot of animals under their purview and Georgia's friend Janine McSteam takes pride in their work at a deli. You can catch Georgia and Karen performing at Big Fork Theatre regularly. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendofafriendcity You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Taylor's friend comes in with many a mystery on their plate and Rosa's friend has disagreements with some local community groups. Taylor Edwards can be found on socials @taylor_edwards_comedian. Check out their Melbourne Fringe Festival show, Date Night, coming up soon between 3-11 October 2024 https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/date-night-first-date/ Taylor is a director at Big Fork Theatre. Check out their long running character comedy show FreakBox! https://www.bigforktheatre.com/shows-events/3wb3k4fqoehapg5ki751970/shows-events/tnvb6rf-s6ahn-j7ae4-sgx2t-pw2le-x4zj6-yw7ty-7ff83-6e28l-ln8al Rosa Sottile is a director at Big Fork Theatre. Check out their monthly sketch comedy show Get It* Inya the first Sunday of every month. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/shows-events/get-it-inya-experimental-sketch-comedy-1-jxg2h-rsjhm-jmhfa-m3x5l-daxyl-barr4-7afrc-fba38-4hcwh-5fn3b-8nkdw See them both performing in many different shows at Big Fork Theatre. https://www.bigforktheatre.com/buy-tickets You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Liz' friend and mum Geena joins us to talk about their parenting and Matt's friend Lane Grant informs us about their apiary profession. Liz Talb can be found on Instagram and threads @liztalb and their website talb.au Matt Nunn can be found on all the socials @mattnunnmattnunn. Get tickets to their show "Attempt Adjacent" on 24 September at Good Chat Comedy Club https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/louisa-jones-matt-nunn-attempt-adjacent-tickets-100268986136 You can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Rhys' friend Brian Curses talks about the importance of SEO in the world and Imogen's friend Mildred Smigs talks about what it is to be a Grout Girl.Buy tickets to Book Club at Big Fork Theatre https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/book-club-tickets-975386335787 and Good Chat Comedy https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/good-chat-comedy-fringe-2024-book-club-tickets-1007251214497Rhys can be found @rhysmakesthings on Instagram and www.rhysmakesthings.comImogen can be found @behanwillett on Instagram and is also one half of Queen and Friend who have a show coming in Novemberhttps://www.facebook.com/share/tzjdmnmqUtSpi2oq/?mibextid=qi2OmgYou can find more from hthrhydn on Instagram @hthrhydn or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HthrHydn

Belinda McEniery's friend Janelle comes to chat about her crocodile eggs and Luka Dale's friend Tommy talks about his new sand blasting business.