Daniel Muggleton: Tracksuits, Seinfeld, and the Awkward Legacy of Blackface

Daniel Muggleton: Tracksuits, Seinfeld, and the Awkward Legacy of Blackface

🎙️ Episode Overview

In this episode of Television Times, Steve Otis Gunn sits down with Australian comedian Daniel Muggleton, renowned for his no-nonsense humour and trademark red tracksuit. They explore Daniel’s journey through the comedy world, from cutting his teeth on the Australian circuit to performing on global stages, while reflecting on how comedy has evolved both Down Under and beyond. Topics include:

• Going with the flow: Embracing chaos when audio tech doesn’t cooperate.
• Fringe reflections: A look at the demanding servitude of the comedy circuit.
• Seinfeld appreciation: Why the iconic sitcom still hits all the right notes.
• Tough TV truths: Revisiting the uncomfortable legacy of blackface in recent Australian television.

This episode will appeal to fans of sharp observational comedy, classic sitcoms like Seinfeld, and anyone curious about the realities of life on the international comedy circuit.

🎤 About Daniel Muggleton:

Daniel Muggleton is an Australian stand-up comedian renowned for his candid humour and distinctive red tracksuit. Daniel has performed at major comedy festivals worldwide, including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe. Daniel is also the co-host of the podcast Flog Cabin.

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Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Host: Steve Otis Gunn

Guest: Daniel Muggleton – Australian Stand-Up Comedian

Duration:44 minutes

Release Date: July 25, 2023

Season: 1, Episode 12

All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn

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