Wax Quizzical
Kyran Wheatley
Pure, silly, improv. Kyran Wheatley and his celebrity guest see just how badly they go attempting a quiz - with the trusty assistance of the assembled brains trust (the best improv comedians in Melbourne/The World deep, deep in character).
If you like impro, this is some of Australia's best. All eps recorded at Comedy Republic in the heart of Melbourne, Australia - tickets are available here. Or at festivals around the world.
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Wax Quizzical Update: Wax is Changing
Wax Quizzical
07/25/23 • 14 min
After 150 eps we're taking a break for a little while... Kyran Wheatley is here to tell you why.
Also click on this link for a clue/tickets to the first of the new live shows: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:283/
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Sashi Perera with Cousin Christmas (Michelle Brasier) and the Director of Dads in the Mist (Ben Russell)
Wax Quizzical
12/14/21 • 42 min
This week Comedian and human rights lawyer Sashi Perera takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz, answering questions about the Solomon Islands, Greek Mythology and popular desserts.
She's helped by this week's chaotic Brains Trust: Cousin Christmas (Michelle Brasier) and the Dad whisperer and conservationist Jancis Farrow (Ben Russell).
Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.
The Leaderboard:
Matt Stewart 10/10
Tim Hewitt 10/10
Lloyd Langford 8.5/10
Lou Wall 8.5/10
Prue Blake 8/10
Kirsten Drysdale 8/10
Rob Mills 8/10
Vidya Rajan 8/10
Geraldine Hickey 8/10 DSQ
Sam Taunton 7.9/10
Annie Louey 7/10
Aidan Jones 7/10
Jess Perkins 7/10
Matt Stewart 7/10
Sami Shah 7/10
Scout Boxall 7/10
Danielle Walker 7/10
Woodes 7/10
Alexei Toliopoulos 6/10
Carl Donnelly 6/10
Dane Simpson 6/10
Ivan Aristeguieta 6/10
Jess Perkins 6/10
Josh Earl 6/10
Kirsty Webeck 6/10
Michael Hing 6/10
Nath Valvo 6/10
Rosie Piper 6/10
Snorty Dog 6/10
Zan Rowe 6/10
Zoe Coombs Marr 6/10
Emma Holland 5.5/10
Miranda Tapsell 5.5/10
Alex Dyson 5/10
Ben Knight 5/10
Danielle Walker 5/10
Dave Thornton 5/10
Jan Fran 5/10
Jude Perl 5/10
Kirsty Webeck 5/10
Myf Warhurst 5/10
Nick Cody 5/10
Nina Oyama 5/10
Sami Shah 5/10
Luke McGregor 4.5/10
Mike Goldstein 4.5/10
Jordan Barr 4/10
Alex Ward 4/10
Anna Piper Scott 4/10
Daniel Sloss 4/10
Georgia Mooney 4/10
John Hastings 4/10
Michael Hing 4/10
Rhys Nicholson 4/10
Sam Petersen 4/10
Brodi Snook 3/10
Daniel Connell 3/10
Emma Holland 3/10
Geraldine Hickey 3/10
Luka Muller 3/10
Nazeem Hussain 3/10
Rhys Nicholson 3/10
Alex Ward 2/10
Lizzy Hoo 2/10
Tom Cardy 2/10
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11/16/21 • 47 min
This week Comedian and actor Jordan Barr attempts The Saturday Paper Quiz.
She's helped by this week's geriatric Brains Trust: Maureen McGillycuddy (Kyle Minall) and Edith Vale (Thomas Jaspers), two of the Grannies from Granny Bingo.
Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.
The Leaderboard:
Tim Hewitt 10/10
Lloyd Langford 8.5/10
Prue Blake 8/10
Kirsten Drysdale 8/10
Rob Mills 8/10
Vidya Rajan 8/10
Geraldine Hickey 8/10 DSQ
Sam Taunton 7.9/10
Annie Louey 7/10
Jess Perkins 7/10
Matt Stewart 7/10
Sami Shah 7/10
Scout Boxall 7/10
Woodes 7/10
Danielle Walker 7/10
Alexei Toliopoulos 6/10
Carl Donnelly 6/10
Dane Simpson 6/10
Ivan Aristeguieta 6/10
Jess Perkins 6/10
Josh Earl 6/10
Kirsty Webeck 6/10
Michael Hing 6/10
Nath Valvo 6/10
Rosie Piper 6/10
Snorty Dog 6/10
Zan Rowe 6/10
Zoe Coombs Marr 6/10
Emma Holland 5.5/10
Miranda Tapsell 5.5/10
Alex Dyson 5/10
Ben Knight 5/10
Danielle Walker 5/10
Dave Thornton 5/10
Jan Fran 5/10
Jude Perl 5/10
Kirsty Webeck 5/10
Myf Warhurst 5/10
Nick Cody 5/10
Nina Oyama 5/10
Sami Shah 5/10
Luke McGregor 4.5/10
Mike Goldstein 4.5/10
Alex Ward 4/10
Anna Piper Scott 4/10
Daniel Sloss 4/10
Georgia Mooney 4/10
John Hastings 4/10
Michael Hing 4/10
Rhys Nicholson 4/10
Sam Petersen 4/10
Brodi Snook 3/10
Daniel Connell 3/10
Emma Holland 3/10
Geraldine Hickey 3/10
Luka Muller 3/10
Nazeem Hussain 3/10
Rhys Nicholson 3/10
Alex Ward 2/10
Lizzy Hoo 2/10
Tom Cardy 2/10
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Danielle Walker with Giselle (Susie Youssef) and performance artist Crudité (Edan Lacey)
Wax Quizzical
11/09/21 • 38 min
This week Comedian Danielle Walker is back to do The Saturday Paper Quiz, trying to beat her previous score of 5/10.
She's helped by this week's Brains Trust: retail manager Giselle (Susie Youssef), and internationally renowned visual and performance artist Crudité (Edan Lacey).
Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.
The Leaderboard:
Tim Hewitt 10/10
Lloyd Langford 8.5/10
Prue Blake 8/10
Kirsten Drysdale 8/10
Rob Mills 8/10
Vidya Rajan 8/10
Geraldine Hickey 8/10 DSQ
Sam Taunton 7.9/10
Annie Louey 7/10
Jess Perkins 7/10
Matt Stewart 7/10
Sami Shah 7/10
Scout Boxall 7/10
Woodes 7/10
Alexei Toliopoulos 6/10
Carl Donnelly 6/10
Dane Simpson 6/10
Ivan Aristeguieta 6/10
Jess Perkins 6/10
Josh Earl 6/10
Kirsty Webeck 6/10
Michael Hing 6/10
Nath Valvo 6/10
Rosie Piper 6/10
Snorty Dog 6/10
Zan Rowe 6/10
Zoe Coombs Marr 6/10
Emma Holland 5.5/10
Miranda Tapsell 5.5/10
Alex Dyson 5/10
Ben Knight 5/10
Danielle Walker 5/10
Dave Thornton 5/10
Jan Fran 5/10
Jude Perl 5/10
Kirsty Webeck 5/10
Myf Warhurst 5/10
Nick Cody 5/10
Nina Oyama 5/10
Sami Shah 5/10
Luke McGregor 4.5/10
Mike Goldstein 4.5/10
Alex Ward 4/10
Anna Piper Scott 4/10
Daniel Sloss 4/10
Georgia Mooney 4/10
John Hastings 4/10
Michael Hing 4/10
Rhys Nicholson 4/10
Sam Petersen 4/10
Brodi Snook 3/10
Daniel Connell 3/10
Emma Holland 3/10
Geraldine Hickey 3/10
Luka Muller 3/10
Nazeem Hussain 3/10
Rhys Nicholson 3/10
Alex Ward 2/10
Lizzy Hoo 2/10
Tom Cardy 2/10
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Comedian and host of The Phone Hacks podcast Mike Goldstein tries to equal last week's perfect score from Tim Hewitt, with the help of the Brains Trust: Retired Australian director, contemporary choreographer and physical theatre dramaturg Tabatha Booth (Frankie McNair) and Mr Kreen - the condescending high school teacher (Xavier Michelides). Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.
The Leaderboard:
* Tim Hewitt 10/10
Vidya Rajan 8/10
Rob Mills 8/10
Prue Blake 8/10
Geraldine Hickey 8/10
Scout Boxall 7/10
Jess Perkins 7/10
Annie Louey 7/10
Woodes 7/10
Matt Stewart 7/10
Zan Rowe 6/10
Rosie Piper 6/10
Dane Simpson 6/10
Ivan Aristeguieta 6/10
Carl Donnelly 6/10
Zoe Coombs Marr 6/10
Michael Hing 6/10
Josh Earl 6/10
Alexei Toliopoulos 6/10
Nath Valvo 6/10
Jess Perkins 6/10
Snorty Dog 6/10
Kirsty Webeck 6/10
Sami Shah 5/10
Miranda Tapsell 5.5/10
Dave Thornton 5/10
Danielle Walker 5/10
Nick Cody 5/10
Kirsty Webeck 5/10
Jude Perl 5/10
Luke McGregor 4.5/10
Daniel Sloss 4/10
Michael Hing 4/10
Georgia Mooney 4/10
Rhys Nicholson 4/10
Rhys Nicholson 4/10
Anna Piper Scott 4/10
Alex Ward 4/10
Rhys Nicholson 3/10
Daniel Connell 3/10
Nazeem Hussain 3/10
Brodi Snook 3/10
Luka Muller 3/10
Geraldine Hickey 3/10
Emma Holland 3/10
Alex Ward 2/10
Tom Cardy 2/10
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07/18/23 • 33 min
We turn the tables to bring in Wax's 150th episode and put Kyran Wheatley in the Hot Seat!
Hosting duties have been usurped by Sale of The Century's Glen Rich (Ben Russell), as Kyran gets his own shot at 10 questions with the aid of The Brains Trust consisting of proud Fur-Baby Mother, Sal (Nat Harris), and 1920s Actress Templestowe Plantagenet (Cal Wilson).
Hosted by Glen Rich (Ben Russell) and recorded at Comedy Republic
Edited by Luke Warlow
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Daniel Connell with Mark Cliff (Rhys Nicholson) and egg boys brother Trent (Michelle Brasier)
Wax Quizzical
08/09/20 • 57 min
Kyran Wheatley and his guest comedian Daniel Connell are joined by the President of the Woy Way Repertory Theatre Mark Cliff (Rhys Nicholson) and egg boys brother and pie specialist from Trent & Terry's pies, Trent (Michelle Brasier).
Where will they fit on the leaderboard:
- Geraldine Hickey 8/10
- Alexei Toliopoulos 6/10
- Nath Valvo 6/10
- Kirsty Webeck 5/10
- Luke McGregor 4.5/10
- Rhys Nicholson 4/10
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08/03/20 • 48 min
Kyran Wheatley and his guest Kirsty Webeck are joined by Irish brewer with a dark past Padraig O'Feel (Carlo Ritchie, The Bear Pack) and local P.E. Teacher and ex-triple j listener Mr. Henry (Broden Kelly, Aunty Donna) to do a quiz.
Where will they fit on the leaderboard:
- Geraldine Hickey 8/10
- Alexei Toliopoulos 6/10
- Nath Valvo 6/10
- Luke McGregor 4.5/10
- Rhys Nicholson 4/10
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Kyran Wheatley and his guest Geraldine Hickey are joined by small child Jonathan, who many at Comedy Republic where this episode was recorded would know as The Boy On The Stairs (Claire Hooper) and the wigist from The Hours and no other movie Peter Owen (Ben Russell).
Where will they fit on the ever growing leaderboard:
- Alexei Toliopoulos
- Nath Valvo
- Luke McGregor
- Rhys Nicholson
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Recorded LIVE at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2021. Tickets for future live shows at comedyrepublic.com.au
Kyran Wheatley and comedian Jude Perl are joined by small-time prankster Jayben (Ben Russell) and the Average Medium Grantham (Damian Callinan) to do the quiz from The Saturday Paper.
See Wax Quizzical recorded live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!
Tickets here: https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/6180
Where will they fit on the leaderboard:
- Vidya Rajan 8/10
- Geraldine Hickey 8/10
- Rob Mills 8/10
- Annie Louey 7/10
- Woodes 7/10
- Matt Stewart 7/10
- Zoe Coombs Marr 6/10
- Michael Hing 6/10
- Josh Earl 6/10
- Alexei Toliopoulos 6/10
- Nath Valvo 6/10
- Jess Perkins 6/10
- Snorty Dog 6/10
- Kirsty Webeck 6/10
- Sami Shah 5/10
- Miranda Tapsell 5.5/10
- Dave Thornton 5/10
- Danielle Walker 5/10
- Nick Cody 5/10
- Kirsty Webeck 5/10
- Jude Perl 5/10
- Luke McGregor 4.5/10
- Michael Hing 4/10
- Georgia Mooney 4/10
- Rhys Nicholson 4/10
- Rhys Nicholson 4/10
- Anna Piper Scott 4/10
- Alex Ward 4/10
- Rhys Nicholson 3/10
- Daniel Connell 3/10
- Nazeem Hussain 3/10
- Brodi Snook 3/10
- Luka Muller 3/10
- Geraldine Hickey 3/10
- Emma Holland 3/10
- Alex Ward 2/10
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FAQ
How many episodes does Wax Quizzical have?
Wax Quizzical currently has 156 episodes available.
What topics does Wax Quizzical cover?
The podcast is about Australia, Newspaper, Funny, Improv, Comedy, Podcasts and Quiz.
What is the most popular episode on Wax Quizzical?
The episode title 'Episode 150 Special! Kyran Wheatley is in the Hot Seat' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Wax Quizzical?
The average episode length on Wax Quizzical is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Wax Quizzical released?
Episodes of Wax Quizzical are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Wax Quizzical?
The first episode of Wax Quizzical was released on May 1, 2020.
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