Ratbag with Mel & Sam

Mel & Sam
  • 4.9 (44)
  • Comedy
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Australia’s most exciting queer comedy duo: Mel & Sam host their brand new podcast: RATBAG. Join them as these besties and also quasi-reformed-theatre-kids host weekly episodes every Monday and Thursday. With everything from unpacking conspiracies, to riffing on their always-open-always-caring-about-you hotline, it’s vital this podcast is in your weekly listening rotation. In this pod, Mel & Sam bring the late-night-kick-ons chats to you but rather than it being 3am and you’re wedged between two randoms with an eyelash cascading down your face, you’re listening whenever you want... so go for that "walk", buy that overpriced matcha latte and get it in your ear holes you RATBAGS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10 hrs ago

    What Are We Most Afraid Of?

    Hi angels!!  Coming to you liiiiive from Rural Ireland and the Gold Coast, as we answer a biiiiiiiiig ollllllll’ EARNEST one today: What are we most afraid of?  We chat all things hedonism, aging, fear of boring, wonder, magic, life’s purpose, being misunderstood, time running out and more.  We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day.  Okay! Love you, bye! xx Mel & Sam  — You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag! https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/ Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Are We Most Afraid Of?

  2. 3 days ago

    Beanie Babies’ Biggest Collector with Alex Hines

    Hey cuties! Welcome back for another episode of ‘Ratbag!’. This week we are joined by comedian, writer, performer, DJ and all round icon - Alex Hines. Whether you know her as her absurd and deeply lovable character Slug Girl, or have seen in her hit show ‘Girl Culture’ or perhaps opening for Hannah Gadsby, you are gonna love this episode, we just know it! In today’s episode we chat everything from Alex’s Beanie Baby collecting era, her search for the lost drink ‘Diet Coke’, having a flat arse and much much more. We of course open up our hotline for all your burning questions and then end with an improvised song about her Grimace flask. It’s a real fun one. We hope you enjoy! See you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’ Love ya! Mel and Sam Follow Alex Hines here: https://www.instagram.com/alex.hines___?igsi=NzRtZ2VoZ3pmajZu Website here: https://alex-hines.com/about — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 19 Aug

    Ratbag Census & A Raw Capsicum Conspiracy

    Hi angels!!  Sammy coming to you live from Londontownn and Melly coming at you from the Gold Coast! Hope this episode finds you well wherever you are in the world. Nee naw nee naw it’s ratbag CENSUS time, and today we are chatting all things stats, rats, conspiracies, foodtok, seasonal depresh and the historical organ change.  We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day.  Okay! Love you, bye! xx Mel & Sam  — You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag! https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/ Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ratbag Census & A Raw Capsicum Conspiracy

  4. 16 Aug

    Ghost Kitchen And Sam’s (Not Mel’s) Day In Heaven

    Heya rat heads! It’s time for another ‘Ratbag’! and today we are kick starting the episode off chatting about a food delivery app… where you’re food doesn’t arrive. Next we have a write in from a rat asking about how to take the leap into working full time in the arts, and we share our tips and tricks from what we’ve learned over the years. Then Sam railroads the kick ons (sorry Mel) before we both sing an improv about ghost kitchens. Thanks as always for joining us! See you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood! Love Mel and Sam xx — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 12 Aug

    Mel & Sam: The Origin Story (Part 2)

    Hi angels!!  Told ya we’d be back for a Part 2!! Today is a continuation of us telling you our fullllll origin story. It’s another gorgeous little trot down memory lane, picking up from our decision to make our first ever comedy show together and tracked all the way through what we’ve been up to for the last 4 years or so.  We tell you all about our comedy shows, touring, failed opening nights, big mistakes, going international, finding our audience and how we got started in podcasting. Pretty much everything that’s lead up to where we are today!  We hope you enjoy this nostalgic deep dive as much as we did, and hopefully it answers some questions about who the hell we are and what it is we love to do together!  We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day.  Okay! Love you, bye! xx Mel & Sam  — You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag! https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/ Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mel & Sam: The Origin Story (Part 2)

  6. 9 Aug

    Biggest Work Blunders & Some Traffic Cone Tits

    Hey lovely rat cuties! Welcome to another episode of ‘Ratbag’ and to kick us off we open with a collection of the biggest blunders people have made at work. Then we have a write in from a rat who asks us an impossible ‘would you rather?’ Involving potato’s and some impossible tits. Then we have a rapid fire theatre kick ons before ending the ep to the sweet tune of country. Thanks as always for listening! See you on Thursday for another ‘Ratfood!’ Love Mel and Sam — Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 5 Aug

    Mel & Sam: The Origin Story (Part 1)

    Hi angels!! Today is a really special episode. We are taking a gorgeous little trot down memory lane to tell you the story (in depth this time!) of how we met and how we came to be creative partners in life! We tell you everything about how we met, our first impressions of each other, the exactitudes of how we first became collaborators and where it all started (spoiler alert, it was 2018). We also touch on our first cabaret ideas, Sam being Mel’s agent, our oddly parallel experiences at music school and so much more. We hope you enjoy this nostalgic deep dive as much as we did, and hopefully it answers some questions about who the hell we are and what it is we love to do together! We will see you for another Ratbag on Monday, and wishing you love and cheese cubes wherever you are in the world this Ratfood day. Okay! Love you, bye! xx Mel & Sam — You can watch the full video form of this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtube.com/@themelandsam?si=jzeN-E_-DcE-DGHS Here’s the link to the Ratbag Chatbag! https://ig.me/j/AbZXnq4ipW10Ynq3/ Follow Mel & Sam on Instagram (@themelandsam) to keep up with all things pod, live shows and other nonsense. And remember, our Bring Bring Bitch hotline is always open! You can also send submissions to ratbagpod@gmail.com! — Mel & Sam would like to acknowledge that Ratbag is being recorded on Stolen Land. The original custodians of this land have had a rich history of storytelling for over 65,000 years, and we pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation whose land we are recording Ratbag on. Treaties were never signed. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land. — A Grouse House Podcast Recorded at Haven't You Done Well Productions Produced by Thomas Zahariou & Lucy Bain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mel & Sam: The Origin Story (Part 1)

  8. 4 Aug

    Stuck In A 'Für Elise' Sh*tter In East Keilor

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Australia’s most exciting queer comedy duo: Mel & Sam host their brand new podcast: RATBAG. Join them as these besties and also quasi-reformed-theatre-kids host weekly episodes every Monday and Thursday. With everything from unpacking conspiracies, to riffing on their always-open-always-caring-about-you hotline, it’s vital this podcast is in your weekly listening rotation. In this pod, Mel & Sam bring the late-night-kick-ons chats to you but rather than it being 3am and you’re wedged between two randoms with an eyelash cascading down your face, you’re listening whenever you want... so go for that "walk", buy that overpriced matcha latte and get it in your ear holes you RATBAGS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Mel & Sam
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mel & Sam
  • Show Website
    Ratbag with Mel & Sam

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