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Wax Quizzical with Kyran Nicholson

Comedy Republic
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Improv
  • Updated Biweekly

A celebrity sits down to do a quiz. Simple enough. Except their only lifeline is a phone call from whoever happens to be available - a Boost Juice employee, the Devil, Alexander Graham Bell, a cloud. Wax Quizzical is a fully improvised quiz show hosted by Kyran Nicholson, live from Comedy Republic in the heart of Melbourne. Each episode, a comedian attempts ten trivia questions with the help of the brains trust - Australia’s best improvisers, deep in character, completely committed, and almost entirely useless. The result is a show that somehow teaches you things while being completely unhinged. New episodes fortnightly. Live recordings at Comedy Republic, 231 Bourke St Melbourne - be in the room when it happens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    LIVE! Rove McManus & Michelle Brasier w/ Ben Russell and Taylor Griffiths at the Melbourne Comedy Festival

    Wax Quizzical Live at Comedy Republic!Get ready for a chaotic, high-energy live episode of Wax Quizzical, recorded straight from the heart of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival at Comedy Republic! Host Kyran Nicholson is joined by Australian comedy legend Rove McManus and Michelle Brasier aka. Bondelle as they attempt to tackle trivia with a little help from some very "special" guests. Get your tickets to see Wax Quizzical live at the comedy festival now! The Trivia TeamContestant: The one and only Rove McManus, aiming to beat the show's average score of 4/10.The Brains Trust: Brittish locomotive driver Bondelle aka Michelle Brasier. Special Guest AppearancesWatch out for "calls" from some very familiar voices (and a few unexpected ones) as the trivia heat turns up: Identical Twins: Who are not creepy at all.English Mario: from British Nintendo.Macie: Teenage Chuck-E-Cheese employee.Michael Caine: From the Mummy and The Mummy Returns.Glambot Lady: From the red carpet.Jobe Sweetwater: Attorney at law.Kyran's Neighbour: The oldest lesbian in Fitzroy, and a nonna. Starring: Rove McManus and Michelle Brasier. Featuring: Ben Russell and Taylor Griffiths. Host: Kyran Nicholson. Recorded Live at Comedy Republic for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The improvisors on Wax are all members of Something Good - a weekly improv show, every Wednesday at Comedy Republic - tickets to Something Good are available here. Join the brains trust today to get bonus episodes and access to the full archive - plus, you'll be a part of the community that help us make this show. All eps recorded at Comedy Republic in the heart of Melbourne, Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  2. May 21

    Damian Callinan vs. Christopher Nolan, Mrs Terrance, and a Creature from Goulburn

    What is the only even prime number? Damian Callinan has a theory. So does Christopher Nolan, Mrs Terrance, Jeff from Innisfail, and a creature from Goulburn - and they're all calling in to make sure you hear it. A new episode of Wax Quizzical with host Kyran Nicholson, Barney Pollock and Millie Holten. The improvisors on Wax are all members of Something Good - a weekly improv show, every Wednesday at Comedy Republic - tickets to Something Good are available here. Join the brains trust today to get bonus episodes and access to the full archive - plus, you'll be a part of the community that help us make this show. All eps recorded at Comedy Republic in the heart of Melbourne, Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  3. May 6

    Geraldine Hickey vs. Speeding Lars from Finland, LilTug49, and Tony the New York Realtor

    What extra skill do sloths have? Geraldine Hickey is on the case. Helping her: LilTug49, Speeding Lars from Finland, and Tony the New York Realtor. Between them they have a lot of opinions and very few facts. A new episode of Wax Quizzical with host Kyran Nicholson, Lena Moon and Barney Pollock. The improvisors on Wax are all members of Something Good - a weekly improv show, every Wednesday at Comedy Republic - tickets to Something Good are available here. Join the brains trust today to get bonus episodes and access to the full archive - plus, you'll be a part of the community that help us make this show. All eps recorded at Comedy Republic in the heart of Melbourne, Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  4. Apr 23

    Tom Ballard vs. Batman, Ursula the Sea Witch, and a Cloud

    What colour is octopus blood? Tom Ballard is going to get this. Winnie the Pooh, Ursula the Sea Witch, Batman, and a cloud are standing by to help. At least two of those are marine biology experts, probably. A new episode of Wax Quizzical with host Kyran Nicholson, Tiana Hogben and Tim Hewitt. The improvisors on Wax are all members of Something Good - a weekly improv show, every Wednesday at Comedy Republic - tickets to Something Good are available here. Join the brains trust today to get bonus episodes and access to the full archive - plus, you'll be a part of the community that help us make this show. All eps recorded at Comedy Republic in the heart of Melbourne, Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  5. Apr 16 ·  Bonus • Brains Trust Only

    Meet the Brains Trust: Ask Jeeves

    Wax Quizzical with Kyran Nicholson

    11 min

  6. Apr 9

    Claire Hooper vs. a Pufferfish, the Shocked Emoji, and Millie Bobby Brown

    Who the heck is Barbara Millicent Roberts? Claire Hooper is fairly sure she knows this one. Yazmin2Krazy, a pufferfish, Millie Bobby Brown, and the shocked emoji are less sure — but significantly louder. A new episode of Wax Quizzical with host Kyran Nicholson, Amy Ruffle and Alistair Baldwin. The improvisors on Wax are all members of Something Good - a weekly improv show, every Wednesday at Comedy Republic - tickets to Something Good are available here. Join the brains trust today to get bonus episodes and access to the full archive - plus, you'll be a part of the community that help us make this show. All eps recorded at Comedy Republic in the heart of Melbourne, Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  7. Mar 26 ·  Bonus • Brains Trust Only

    Meet the Brains Trust: Job Sweetweater

    Ready to sue? Meet Job Sweetwater, the most passionate solicitor and attorney at law you’ll ever meet (especially if you've been burned by a power bank). In this bonus episode of Wax Quizzical, host Kyran Nicholson sits down with the man behind the class actions. Whether he’s playing a French game of "Boule" or scrolling through recall websites for "opportunity," Job Sweetwater is always on the clock.

    14 min

  8. Mar 19

    Wil Anderson w/ Ben Russell and Taylor Griffiths

    Botanically speaking, what is a Banana? Wil Anderson is here to answer that question and 9 others with the aid of the brains trust (inc. Jobe Sweetwater, a Boost Juice employee, and a romance novelist). Get your tickets to see Wil at Melbourne International Comedy Festival HERE: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:527/ The improvisors on Wax are all members of Something Good - a weekly improv show, every Wednesday at Comedy Republic - tickets to Something Good are available here. Join the brains trust today to get bonus episodes and access to the full archive - plus, you'll be a part of the community that help us make this show. All eps recorded at Comedy Republic in the heart of Melbourne, Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

A celebrity sits down to do a quiz. Simple enough. Except their only lifeline is a phone call from whoever happens to be available - a Boost Juice employee, the Devil, Alexander Graham Bell, a cloud. Wax Quizzical is a fully improvised quiz show hosted by Kyran Nicholson, live from Comedy Republic in the heart of Melbourne. Each episode, a comedian attempts ten trivia questions with the help of the brains trust - Australia’s best improvisers, deep in character, completely committed, and almost entirely useless. The result is a show that somehow teaches you things while being completely unhinged. New episodes fortnightly. Live recordings at Comedy Republic, 231 Bourke St Melbourne - be in the room when it happens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Comedy Republic
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    171
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kyran Nicholson
  • Show Website
    Wax Quizzical with Kyran Nicholson
  • Provider
    Comedy Republic

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