Wax Quizzical
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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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 156
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Tina Del Twist with soup concierge Chalcedony (Cal Wilson) and elderly complainer Gerald (John Robles)
This week singer and unbeknownst to her comedian Tina Del Twist joins us to shoot for 10 out of 10 with Chalcedony Rockhusband, a local mobile soup concierge (Cal Wilson) and Gerald, an elderly man w…
Alice Fraser with Bondelle (Michelle Brasier) and Every Butler From Every Period Drama (AJ Lamarque)
This week comedian Alice Fraser as train driver Bondelle returns (Michelle Brasier) with Every Butler From Every Period Drama, "Buttle" (AJ Lamarque)
Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.
Top Scores:
* Matt Stewart…
Charlie Lewin with Sherlock Holmes 2000 (Tosh Greenslade) and Psychic Rebecca Merkin (Frankie McNair)
This week winner of Best Newcomer at the 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Charlie Lewin is here with Rebecca Merkin (Best Newcomer 2022 Frankie McNair) and Sherlock Holmes 2000, a Sherloc…
Rhys Nicholson with Michelle Brasiers Mum Ellen (Michelle Brasier) and Rhys Nicholson (Ben Russell)
This week winner of Most Outstanding Show at the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Rhys Nicholson (also Kyran's fiancé) is here with Michelle Brasier's Mum Ellen (Michelle Brasier) and Big…
David O'Doherty with the makers of big and small things Monique and Becky (Annie & Lena)
This week comedian David O'Doherty is here with the makers of big and small things Monique of France and Becky of the UK (Annie and Lena) on the brains trust to reach for the highest score they can.
H…
Lauren Bonner with the songwriter of Lady Marmalade (Guy Montgomery) and Prawn Trawler Phil (Danielle Walker)
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Carl Donnelly with Kim Jong Phil (Phil Wang) and Tulip the Swamp Girl (Nikki Britton)
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Georgia Mooney with French Director Robert de Cal de sac (Ben Russell) and conspiracy theorist Don Valentino (John Hastings)
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Cameron James with relationship councillors Benny Crumpet and Concetta Kominsky (Ben Kochan and Concetta Caristo)
This week comedian Cameron James is answers as many questions as he can with the questionable help of his brains trust Concetta Kominsky and Benny Crumpet - who are not only relationship councillors …
Zoe Coombs Marr with evangelical pastor Chad Baylore (Damien Power) and Berlin performance artist Gunter (Oliver Coleman)
This week comedian Zoe Coombs Marr is back to try to improve on their old score by answering questions about budget airlines, manchego and Spike Milligan.
They're helped by this week's brains trust Pa…
Pete Jones with Your Dad's Mate Lachlan (Greg Larsen) and Mature Age Actor/Hacker Margot (Isabella Valette)
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This week comedian Pete Jones is answering …
Scout Boxall with The Grannies from Granny Bingo (and some of their friends)
This week comedian Scout Boxall is back to best their already impressive score of 7/10 by answering questions about Oscualtion, Dendrology and tall buildings.
They're helped by this week's elderly Bra…
Ivan Aristeguieta with Typhoid Mary and inventor of the Gin & Tonic, Ginny Tonic (Snake Pit)
This week comedian Ivan Aristeguieta is back to best his score of 6/10 by answering questions about cocktails, the English Premier League and primary colours.
He's helped by this week's Brains Trust o…
Luka Muller with The Superbowl (Michelle Brasier) with Mrs Jessica Claus (Gillian Cosgriff)
This week comedian Luka Muller is back to best his score of 3/10 by answering questions about the lunar new year, the Winter Olympic Games and Betty White.
He's helped by this week's Brains Trust of T…
Urvi Majumdar with your Mum's friend Jill (Chris Parker) and salamander handler Sally Mann (Claire Hooper)
This week actor and comedian Urvi Majumdar takes on the quiz, answering questions about nursery rhymes, cricket test captains and bread.
She's helped by the Brains Trust of Australia’s only licensed S…
Dan Ilic with Greg Shant (Ben Russell) and greek goddess Peregosia (Bridie Connell)
This week comedian, writer and host of A Rational Fear podcast Dan Ilic has a go at the quiz, answering questions on Australian basketball teams, Australian politicians and Roman numerals.
He's helped…
REPLAY: The Pilot with Luke McGregor with Hans Zimmer (Zachary Ruane) and Jacaster Newnam (Cal Wilson)
This week we're getting a bit nostalgic, diving into the archives and serving up a classic - the very first episode of Wax Quizzical.
In this episode, Luke McGregor (Rosehaven, good friends with Satan…
Alex Lee with Tabbouleh Frankincense (Cal Wilson) and Salvatore the Yarra Seal (Michelle Brasier)
This week Alex Lee (The Feed, Win the Week, The Dragon Friends) takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz about the location of the Atlas Mountains, homophones and quotes from Australian Senators.
She's helped…
Chris Ryan with Real Housewives stan Meat Boot (Ben Russell) and Zeus (Damien Warren-Smith)
This week comedian Chris Ryan takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz about the largest land-locked country, champion sports players and deep and meaningful quotes by the first lady of the USA.
She's helped …
Nelly Thomas with Kat Justice (Gillian Cosgriff) and The Saboteur (Alistair Baldwin)
This week author and comedian Nelly Thomas takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz about the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, conservatorships and the ever-popular maths questions.
She's helped by the Brains Trust: …