Grab a drink and pull up a chair! In this episode, we sit down for an absolutely mad bar chat with award-winning Kiwi comedian Matt Coombe. Known for his high-octane crowd work, relentless energy, and scene-stealing appearances on hit Kiwi shows like Seven Days, Jono and Ben, and Comedy Central’s Bouncers, Matt brings his signature chaotic vibes straight to the microphone. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:21]] Surprise Guest: Coombe's Flatmate Joins the Podcast [[06:21]]

[[06:21]] Small Town Comedy Circuits vs Big Cities & Rugby World Cup Heartbreak [[08:22]]

[[08:22]] Commercialising Greatness: Dan Carter Selling Vitamins [[10:00]]

[[10:00]] Magic Tricks, OnlyFans, and Why Creators Should Avoid the Platform [[11:28]]

[[11:28]] Navigating the New Zealand Comedy Scene & Dodgy Accents [[13:55]]

[[13:55]] The Pavlova Debate & Edinburgh Fringe Culinary Surprises [[15:31]]

[[15:31]] Festival Obsession: Why Performers Fall in Love with the Fringe [[19:00]]

[[19:00]] Post-Fringe Exploitation: Skyrocketing Prices & Shocking Crowds [[21:51]]

[[23:00]] Scandal & Backlash: The X Factor New Zealand Cancellation [[28:00]]

[[30:46]] High Stakes: The LGB Alliance, Conversion Therapy, and Systemic Homophobia [[35:09]]

If you would like to know more on Coombe, you can visit his Instagram at coombegram.You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise.