This week, host Merrick Watts and team captains Dave O'Neil and Monty Dimond are joined by comics Tom Gleeson, Frank Woodley and Adam Richard, and musician and radio DJ, Ella Hooper.Together they look back through the rich seam of gold that is the ABC TV archive and discover what Countdown really uncovered in the 80s, Kurt Cobain's hairstyle preferences and more.
This week, host Merrick Watts and team captains Dave O'Neil and Monty Dimond are joined by comedic actor Genevieve Morris, writer and stand-up star Aamer Rahman, one of the most daring comics in Australia, Sam Simmons, and TV / radio regular Rebecca De Unamuno. Together they try to answer life's big questions such as, what will the surf lifesaving boat crew do when they finally catch up with that shark, why were 400 children walking the streets of Launceston in the 80s and what on earth is a Call Boy?
Merrick, Monty and Dave are joined by one of Australia's most influential media personalities, Kate Langbroek, everybody's favourite Denise Scott, comedian Dave Thornton and Australia's 'go to' comedic actor Toby Truslove. Together they discuss the unseen dangers of the Slip 'n Slide and a subset of sexual behaviour that is now completely out of fashion. They try to determine whether a television reporter encouraged drunken young men to go for a swim and how cricketer Jeff Thomson kept fit between Tests. There's a surprise blast from the past for Dave O'Neil that takes off into a hyper colour wonderland.
Comedy legend HG Nelson, comic star Josh Thomas, award-winning British comedian Jeff Green and 'the future of funny' Tommy Little join the panel. Together they learn what part of the male brain lights up when it sees a woman in a bikini; why this has a connection to a trip to the hardware store; memories of Twister and how 'tactless' it is for a woman to be too good at ... what... when it's done in secret in the kitchen? All this, plus fat men and abbreviated swimwear, provides plenty of ammo for the panel to take the conversation into unchartered territory!
In this episode Fiona O'Loughlin, the 'Acid Tongue Prince' Joel Creasy, 2012 Melbourne Comedy Festival Best Newcomer Ronnie Chieng and acclaimed actor and comic Rob Carlton join Merrick, Monty and Dave. The teams look to discover the spiritual origins of the mullet, attempt to defend a misspent youth wasted on pinnies, marvel at gonzo journalists who were 'Real Men' and discuss the contemporary phenomena of 'The Wheel of Goon'. Collective memories and fierce nostalgia fuel the teams' competitive nature, not to mention their fears and anxiety over a man's deadly encounter with a snake.
Merrick, Monty and Dave welcome stand-up comic, writer and actor Lawrence Mooney, ABC3 host Kayne Tremills, international award-winning comedian Celia Pacquola, and comedic TV and radio personality Ed Kavalee. Can they pick who will win a drinking competition between a man and an errr... elephant? And answer why would you have to go to your bank manager to buy a camera in 1992? The weird and wonderful doesn't stop there as Lawrence Mooney reveals his bizarre history with a famous Australian sport star's knee.
The Tractor Monkeys regulars are joined by comic charmer Tommy Little, the venerable Anthony Morgan, comic royalty Noeline Brown and the disruptive and anarchic Akmal Saleh. Together they question the morals of publicity stunts of the 70s involving pantyhose and attempt to discover why Rod Marsh in his undies is being interviewed in the shower. Collective memories of sneaking into drive-ins and a debate on who would win a bizarre competition between the NSW Police and bank tellers complete the pop culture smorgasbord.
For the final record of the series host Merrick and team captains Dave and Monty welcome radio personality Adam Richard, writer and new comic on the block Mel Buttle, comic and hip hop artist Matt Okine and TV's original funny girl Denise Drysdale, who all prove that nostalgia does have a future. Can the panel spot an Oscar winning actor working as a clown in Sydney and learn how to be a go go dancer, before examining the bizarre world of 1970s parenting? A fitting end to the series Merrick, reveals some strange goings on down on the farm.
We look at the fashion trends and fads that we have been obsessed with over the last 40 years. Joining Merrick, Dave and Monty are Kerri-Anne Kennerley, James Kerley, Mark Trevorrow and Hannah Gadsby.
We explore Australian love stories and how our attitude to everything from making out in public to what women find attractive in a man is still the same. Guests are Noeline Brown, Mel Buttle, Shane Jacobson and Adam Richard.
We explore what the typical Aussie family is, from 60s housewives to hippy families of the 70s and the now rarely seen Noeline and Laurie from 'Sylvania Waters'. Guests: Denise Scott, Sammy J, Rob Carlton and Rosie Beaton.
More than almost anything else, television has shaped our imaginations over the last 60 years. Tonight we start with a look at the stuff-ups, TV we loved as kids, and what made us fans of TV in the first place.
Tonight the teams talk about technology. From talking watches to robot bartenders - we have always wanted the latest toy. Guests are Max Walker, Tom Ballard, Ed Kavalee and Claire Hooper.
Tonight we celebrate the great Australian priority - sport and leisure. Joining Merrick, Dave and Monty to reminisce and share their stories are Adam Zwar, Jean Kitson, Peter Helliar and Sarah Kendall.
Ah, school days! Tonight we reminisce about daggy uniforms and smoking by the creek, enduring friendships and inspiring teachers. Guests are Daryl Braithwaite, Celia Pacquola, Cal Wilson and Mikey Robins.
This episode is all about our memories of summer; the sunburnt ones, the surprising ones and the ones that say something about us all.
The show takes a look back on the great Australian Christmas.