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Hosted by Marcel Blanch-de Wilt · comedy · EN
The Comedy Writers Group is determined to de-mystify the worlds of stand-up comedy, sketch, and screenwriting in an effort to make this world a lot more approachable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Comedy Writers Group is hosted by Marcel Blanch-de Wilt. The show has published 126 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Writing in the Rat Nest (with Johanna Cosgrove)" (26 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Speaking Up (with Freddie Arthur)" (19 October 2026, 84 minutes), and "Finding the Show (with Bronte Locke and Barney Pollock)" (12 October 2026, 78 minutes).
The Comedy Writers Group publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 74 minutes across 126 episodes.
Booking probability for The Comedy Writers Group is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Comedy Writers Group requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Comedy Writers Group's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Comedy Writers Group are Artists, Writers & Performers. The Comedy Writers Group has a comedy audience and around 370 subscribers on YouTube.
Marcel Blanch-de Wilt hosts The Comedy Writers Group, a comedy podcast with 126 episodes published.
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Episode #208
This week I'm joined by comedian, writer, and published poet, Johanna Cosgrove. We chat about Johanna's move to Melbourne from NZ, her advice on emails, where she likes to write, and the massive amount of misogyny in...
Episode #207
On this week's episode I'm joined by Raw Comedy National Finalist and Moosehead Award recipient, Freddie Arthur. We chat about how it feels to win this prestigious grant, Freddie's new show, as well as catching up on a...
This week I'm joined by Bronte Locke and Barney Pollock to talk about Hand Foot in Mouth ; Bronte's debut show directed by Barney. We chat about what inspired the show, how it was developed, and the value of "finding it...
Episode #205
This week I'm joined by the brilliant Mish Wittrup. You may know Mish from Aunty Donna , Fisk, Sam Pang Tonight or her excellent stand-up shows. We chat the realities of a full-time freelance comedian where every week...
Episode #204
On this week's episode I'm joined by Jess Bray, creator of the new Channel 4 rom-com Break Clause , and writer, actor (and best fried) Nathan Foad. We chat about Jess and Nathan's origin stories before getting into...
Nicolette Minster ( The Weekly , Cop That ) returns to the podcast to chat about her screenwriter origins. Nicolette has a load of great advice when it comes to getting your script made. We also chat about her first...
Episode #202
Hayley Edwards returns to the podcast to talk about their new show The Carrot Show coming to the Melbourne Fringe. We dig into what led Hayley to make the show along with what led to ten months of isolation. We cover...
This week we're workshopping new bits with Nicole Chapman and Theo Rylan, who are joining me in our new Melbourne Fringe show, Uh-Oh Laugh Comes to Town . We chat about Nicole and Theo's first six months on the stand-up...
We've hit 200 episodes so to celebrate we put on a live show on Humdinger's iconic stage with special guests Ivan Aristegueta (Thank God You're Here), Kirsty Webeck (Guy Montgomery's Spelling Bee), Janty Blair...
Episode #199
On this week's episode I'm joined by multi-award nominated Andy Balloch! Andy is a brilliant Melbourne comedian with a string of top-tier solo shows under his belt. We chat about how his development process helps him...
Episode #198
This week I'm joined by comedian and celebrity social worker (as seen on Netlfix), Esky Escandor. Esky has been a member of The Comedy Writers Group since the early days and it's time for him to make his solo debut at...
Episode #197
This week I'm joined by the great Paul Williams. Paul is a comedian, musician, and the Taskmaster's assistant on Taskmaster NZ . He's also the creator of the new TV show, New Zealand Spy available to watch now on ABC...
Episode #196
This week I'm joined by returning guest, Dylan Murphy. Dylan is an award-winning director, filmmaker, comedian, and actor. We chat about his recent success landing a major role in ABC's Ground Up alongside Sam Pang and...
Episode #195
On this week's episode I'm joined by comedian, screenwriter, actor, Tegan Higginbotham. Tegan is returning to stand-up after several years from the spotlight. We chat about why she left and what she's working on now. We...
Episode #194
On this week's episode I'm joined by the great Josh Earl to talk about his new show Coach coming to The Comedy Republic. We talk about the origins of the show, the value of an off-season, and get stuck into some parts...
On this week's episode I'm joined by Nicole Chapman (Raw State Finalist) and Ainslie Rose (Ainslie's Bootcamp). We get stuck into Beyonce fandom before discussing identity, the Black experience, and we workshop a new...
Episode #192
This week on the podcast I'm joined by improviser and actor, Graham Dickson. Graham is the founder of The Free Association in London and a co-founder of the West-End smash hit, Austentatious. We talk about finding...
Episode #191
This week I'm joined by actor and comedian, Rhys Mitchell, to talk about guest starring on one of the best shows in town. We talk about how this Melbourne actor ended up in LA acting across from Jean Smart and Hannah...
Episode #190
This week I'm joined by multi-disciplinary award-nominated comedian Kate Dehnert. We talk about how her show Echo become a sensation (my words) at Melbourne International Comedy Festival with rave reviews, an award nom...
This week I'm joined by Conk to chat about their award winning and iconic show, Man Sings the Same Song Again and Again for an Hour . We chat about the value in chasing the fun, what's in a title, physical stamina...
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