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Thank God it's Friday!

Thank God it's Friday!

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TGIF goes off the rails

On Thank God It’s Fridays, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Bec Melrose as they talk about Sydney’s train chaos, the new submarines and whether McDonalds can ever fit into hipster Marrickville.

Mar 10, 202339 min

TGIF posts a loss.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Patrick Sunderland, Tommy Dean and Alice Fraser as they discuss the Australia Post losses, the changes to super and the utility of a “secret test”.

Mar 3, 202340 min

TGIF rolls Dahl

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Chris Ryan and Tahir as they talk about the changes to Roald Dahl, the Qantas profit and sweaty, dirty journalists.

Feb 24, 202343 min

TGIF bursts the bubble

Dom Knight is joined by Tommy Dean, Bridie Connell, and James Colley as they discuss the U.S. war on balloons, going to the moon, and your rental sharehouse nightmares

Feb 17, 202342 min

TGIF skates ahead.

On the Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss the new funding for ice skating, the return of Basil Fawlty and the decline of Zooming.

Feb 10, 202341 min

TGIF’s king hit.

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Rebecca de Unamuno and James Colley as they discuss the royal removal from the $5 note, Rio’s radioactive reconnaissance and the decision to appoint an Australian poet laureate.

Feb 3, 202340 min

TGIF loves itself

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Stephanie Broadbridge and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the idea that we are all born beautiful, plus the plan for a rat Czar and the debate over public holidays.

Jan 27, 202342 min

TGIF takes a gamble.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss gambling reform, demerit points and the frozen chip crisis.

Jan 20, 202341 min

TGIF asks the question

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Kirsty Webeck, Tommy Dean and James O’Loghlin as they discuss journalists’ questions, fines that were not at all fine, and the habits were picked up from your parents. Also included: a song from the cast of The Wharf Revue.

Dec 2, 202251 min

TGIF evens the scores

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bec Melrose, Alice Fraser and Gary Eck as they discuss the world cup, the new glory of the Bin Chicken and some thirty-year-old babies.

Nov 25, 202242 min

TGIF lives it up

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca de Unamuno, Colin Buchanan and Tommy Dean as they discuss the increase in Australian longevity, the Medibank hack and the US mid-terms.

Nov 11, 202244 min

TGIF presses paws.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bridie Connell, Dane Simpson and Tommy Dean as they discuss the Taronga lion escape, the blue over the blue tick, and how to have a skint but merry Christmas.

Nov 4, 202245 min

TGIF feels better now.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss the Medibank data breach, the departure of Dr Who, and the things you wished you hadn’t said when you were 21 years old.

Oct 28, 202239 min

TGIF krushes Katoomba

Richard Glover is joined by comedians Tommy Dean, Ange Lavoipierre and Colin Buchanan, plus music from singer-songwriter Phil Davidson

Oct 21, 202254 min

TGIF makes a moo-ve

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Bec Melrose and Dane Simpson as they discuss the supposed “tax on cows”, the new tourism mascot and the benefits of dancing.

Oct 14, 202243 min

TGIF takes charge

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean as they discuss plans for a universal charger; the new policy on the damn dam; and the fishy behaviour in fishing comps.

Oct 7, 202237 min

TGIF has roid rage

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Garry Eck and Chris Ryan.

Sep 30, 202243 min

TGIF Limits the Spread

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Carlo Ritchie, Tommy Dean and Alex Lee as they discuss the changes to COVID isolation rules, the push to have 13-years-olds in the workplace, and a fight in the cockpit.

Sep 2, 202242 min

TGIF finishes strong

On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Gary Eck, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss the partying Finnish PM, the skills shortage, and a proposed ban on cosmetic surgery.

Aug 26, 202241 min

TGIF multiplies its ministries

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, James O’Loghlin and Pat Sunderland.

Aug 19, 202241 min

TGIF guesses the code

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bec Melrose, James Colley and Tommy Dean as they discuss Trump’s safe, Meta’s truth-telling bot and the tragic shortage of hair gel.

Aug 12, 202236 min

TGIF arms itself

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bridie Connell, Tommy Dean and Tahir, as they discuss “arm’s length” decision making; the Pelosi visit to Taiwan; and the changes to the age at which you can start school.

Aug 5, 202245 min

TGIF inflates

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bec Melrose, Gary Eck and Dane Simpson as they discuss the rise in inflation, the end of Neighbours and the history of decluttering.

Jul 29, 202240 min

TGIF is unfairly charged

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Colin Buchanan and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss those who were unfairly fined during COVID; the politician accused of creating a job that he wanted to fill; and the antics of Emmanuel the Emu.

Jul 22, 202239 min

TGIF stays mum

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Ange Lavoipierre, James Colley and Tommy Dean as they discuss the children who’ll need mum or dad to accompany them to “Splendour”; the James Webb Space Telescope; and the art of taxidermy

Jul 15, 202240 min

TGIF grows legs

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Dane Simpson, Tommy Dean and Jean Kittson as they discuss Boris Johnson’s “resignation”, Albanese’s supposed “globe-trotting” and the Canowindra fish who decided to walk on land.

Jul 8, 202240 min

TGIF bags the bot

On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James Colley, Jackie Loeb and Tommy Dean as they discuss the Google bot that may have become sentient, the power crisis, and facial recognition technology in shops.

Jun 17, 202242 min

TGIF wows Wagga

In this special Comedy Festival edition of TGIF, Richard Glover is live from the Wagga Civic Theatre alongside comedians Tommy Dean, Rebecca De Unamuno and Dane Simpson as they discuss the UK, why we need to care about ugly fish, and how to define 'typical Wagga'.

Jun 10, 202244 min

TGIF ghosts the guest

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bridie Connell, Tommy Dean and Tahir as they discuss the Swedish etiquette around feeding visitors, the new government’s plans for the future, and the role of the balcony.

Jun 3, 202240 min

TGIF Packs Parramatta

In this special Sydney Writers' Festival event, live from Riverside Theatre in Parramatta, Richard Glover is joined by singer-songwriter Colin Buchanan and comedians Tommy Dean, Heidi Regan and Ivan Aristeguieta, as they discuss literature, litigation and lost property

May 20, 202254 min

TGIF slacks off

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Lizzie Hoo and Tommy Dean as they discuss excuses for not doing housework; the role of the “loose unit” in politics; and the reform of school hours

May 13, 202242 min

TGIF ploughs in

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Heidi Regan, Tommy Dean and Gary Eck as they discuss “gotcha” election questions, long haul flights, and how a love of ploughing and tractors lead one politician astray.

May 6, 202243 min

TGIF votes early

On Thank God It’s Friday,Richard Glover is joined byWendy Harmer, Jean Kittson andTommy Dean as they discusshow politicians pretend to benormal, the Musk purchase ofTwitter (and how he’d bebetter off to buy themanufacturer of musk sticks) andthe plan to send nudepictures into space. The showwas recorded in front ofa live audience at ChatswoodConcourse as part of theSydney Comedy Festival.

Apr 29, 202244 min

TGIF cruises in

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Tommy Dean and Gary Eck as they discuss the return of the cruise industry, the wisdom of the Solomons, and the problems faced by Netflix. Oh, and there’s live music on this week’s podcast, courtesy of the great Ash Grunwald.

Apr 22, 202251 min

TGIF takes the pub test

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Tommy Dean and James Colley as they discuss the perils of the election trail, methods of saving petrol and alternatives to being a “Fin-fluencer”.

Apr 8, 202240 min

TGIF has a nerve

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Carlo Ritchie and Alex Lee as they discuss the budget and the related hip-pocket nerve; Zelensky’s speech; and the losing streak of the Australian casino industry. Oh, and Old Father Time makes an appearance.

Apr 1, 202238 min

TGIF Spares the Rod

On TGIF - Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca de Unamuno, Gary Eck and Dane Simpson, as they discuss the end of the Barty Party, the Welsh ban on smacking and the scourge of mould.

Mar 25, 202236 min

TGIF achieves authenticity

This week, Richard is joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kitson and Alice Fraser as they discuss the supposed link between a person’s weight and their authenticity, the cost of living debate, and the end of the last DVD shop.

Mar 18, 202243 min

TGIF rejects substitutes

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James Colley, Tommy Dean and Jean Kittson as they discuss Zelensky’s Churchillian speech, Labor’s small target election technique, and a childhood in which a much-wanted gift was substituted with a cheaper alternative.

Mar 11, 202242 min

TGIF cruises for a bruising.

This week Richard is joined by Alice Fraser, Tommy Dean and Jean Kittson

Mar 4, 202238 min

TGIF trains itself

This week Richard is joined by Dane Simpson, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean as they discuss the state’s railway shutdown, the failure of sanctions to stop Putin, and the return of international travellers

Feb 25, 202250 min

TGIF breaks free

On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Dane Simpson, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean as they discuss the new rules allowing singing and dancing, the return of “reds under the bed” in politics; and the perils of living together.

Feb 18, 202242 min

TGIF crosses floors

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Rebecca de Unamuno and Gary Eck as they discusses the Religious Discrimination Bill, longer school hours and the demise of Neighbours.

Feb 11, 202244 min

TGIF gets hitched.

On a special TGIF, we celebrate the recent wedding of Wagga comic and TGIF regular Dane Simpson by giving him some ‘marriage guidance’. Richard Glover is joined by Dane Simpson, Tahir, Jean Kittson, Josh Szeps, Tommy Dean, Wendy Harmer, James Colley and Zoe Coombs-Marr.

Jan 21, 202251 min

TGIF feels the strain

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean as they discuss the arrival of the new COVID variant, speed warning signs on NSW roads, and the British attack on the ukulele. Also Virginia Gay performs a mash of Eddie Perfect songs from her new musical the Boomkak Panto.

Dec 3, 202151 min

TGIF tests itself

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Alice Fraser and Tommy Dean as they talk about Australia’s cricketing travails, the new religious discrimination bill and “the year of broken teeth”.

Nov 26, 202142 min

TGIF spins a China plate

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Alex Lee, Tommy Dean and Dane Simpson as they discuss the new “mateship” between the US and China, the PM’s “can-do capitalism”, and the meaning of belly fluff.

Nov 19, 202141 min

TGIF has a plan

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca de Unamuno, Tommy Dean and Tahir as they discuss the nation’s plan for net zero, the return of school sport and the things we give up for love.

Oct 29, 202145 min

TGIF goes browsing

This week Richard is joined by Tommy Dean, Angela Lavoipierre and James Colley, as they discuss the PM's climate change conversion, a target range that's creating targets, and the return of shopping

Oct 22, 202144 min

TGIF breaks free

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean as they discuss Freedom Day in NSW, the TV hit Squid Game and the backflips over climate change. Oh, and a couple of divorces loom….

Oct 15, 202141 min