S4E6– Mick Neven is Fair Dinkum

The Unforgiving60

The 3-way….. (or is it 3-peat?) with Mick Neven is here!

Either way for the 3rd time Mick joins us on the podcast. The first we were combatting the Zombie Apocalypse; the second Mick was Melon Head, and this time Mick is Fair Dinkum.

We talk about the show and presenting in comedy festivals. How comedy IS a team sport. And the differences between festivals… including the uniqueness of Edinburgh Comedy Festival.

03:30. The Stats on Mick Neven and the Unforgiving60 podcast. The etymology of 'Fair Dinkum'.... and why this fits Mick.

16:30 Is improv a bit scary? When you are short of material.

19:44 How far is too far when it comes to comedy…. And Chris Rock’s recent experience.

22:11 What about the slap?

23:00 How much can you pick the audience member to work with them (without upsetting or insulting)?

24:40 The new show has some reflection- what are Mick’s lessons learned?

26:10 Mick’s second career in boxing… and is it post Will Smith self-defence?

28:40 Mick’s running- park run times.

31:45 Who does Mick like across the new comedy talent?

34:00 Cultural differences between festivals.

35:30 Talking Edinburgh Festival- the magnitude of Edinburgh

39:00 Interlude with our amazing Emily….

39:30 Is it still fun?

41:40 Talking Mick’s tattoos

45:50 Mick’s power song

47:00 Tim’s power song

48:01 Ben’s power song (via Mon Georgieva)

48:30 Mick’s left field option…. And Mick’s celebrity hall pass

49:00 Where is Mick next?

50:00 Google MickNeven.com.au …. It’s broken! Websites will never take off!

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Music

The Externals – available on Spotify

Ben Frichot - available on Spotify

*Other music snippets with thanks to Guns N’Roses, Jimmy Barnes and Sound of Madness