Born Funny with Jimmy & Nath
Born Funny with Jimmy & Nath
Podcast Description
Born Funny is a podcast that tackles one burning question: are you born funny? The series takes a light-hearted dive into the lives of Australia’s top comedians and personalities, exploring the moment they first realised they could make people laugh – and whether they think humour is an innate gift or something learned along the way.
In each episode, Jimmy & Nath chat with some of the country’s funniest figures, including Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes, Nick Cody, Geraldine Hickey, Luke McGregor, Cal Wilson, Gen Fricker, and LiSTNR’s Aunty Donna and Matt Okine. These conversations are filled with laughs, quirky stories, and plenty of surprises as they uncover the origins of their guests’ comedic talents.
As lifelong fans of all things funny, Jimmy & Nath aren’t just here for the punchlines – they’re on a mission to find out if their guests truly believe they were born funny. And, of course, you can count on plenty of laughs along the way, with Jimmy & Nath’s signature humour making each episode a riot from start to finish.
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The podcast focuses on the origins of comedic talent, personal stories, and the nuances of humor. Specific topics include how comedians discovered their comedic voices and the impact of their backgrounds on their humor, with episodes featuring discussions on experiences like bombing on stage, navigating the entertainment industry, and cultural influences on comedy.
Born Funny is a podcast that tackles one burning question: are you born funny? The series takes a light-hearted dive into the lives of Australia’s top comedians and personalities, exploring the moment they first realised they could make people laugh – and whether they think humour is an innate gift or something learned along the way.
In each episode, Jimmy & Nath chat with some of the country’s funniest figures, including Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes, Nick Cody, Geraldine Hickey, Luke McGregor, Cal Wilson, Gen Fricker, and LiSTNR’s Aunty Donna and Matt Okine. These conversations are filled with laughs, quirky stories, and plenty of surprises as they uncover the origins of their guests’ comedic talents.
As lifelong fans of all things funny, Jimmy & Nath aren’t just here for the punchlines – they’re on a mission to find out if their guests truly believe they were born funny. And, of course, you can count on plenty of laughs along the way, with Jimmy & Nath’s signature humour making each episode a riot from start to finish.
He Huang has made a name for herself by pushing boundaries—not just in comedy but in life. Whether it’s moving to Australia five years ago to pursue stand-up, spending her 30th birthday in North Korea, or creating a show so absurd she’s ashamed to promote it, He’s built a career on embracing the unexpected.
In this chat with Jimmy & Nath, He breaks down why she channels the confidence of a white man in her latest show, how her strict Chinese upbringing shaped her comedy, and why her audience surprises her every time. She reveals the struggles of doing political comedy when you really can’t be political, the wildest reaction she’s ever had from a Chinese audience, and how an unexpected invite to Australia’s Got Talent changed everything. Plus, she dishes on her comedy heroes, her obsession with tarot readings, and why ChatGPT might just be the funniest comedian of all time.
TUNE IN AS HE HUANG SITS DOWN WITH JIMMY & NATH TO FIND OUT IF SHE WAS BORN FUNNY!
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