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Thank God it's Friday!

Thank God it's Friday!

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TGIF joshes Josh

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Chris Ryan, Tahir and Tommy Dean as they try to find a new coffee cup for the Treasurer, mount a defence of ugly plants and attempt to describe a thingamajig.

May 14, 202140 min

TGIF sees forever

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Julia Morris, Jackie Loeb and Tommy Dean as they how, on a fine day, you can see so many fellow citizens who deserve a $66,000 fine. Also the ugg-boot litigation, the Gates breakup and the Bank of Mum and Dad.

May 7, 202141 min

A Very Literary TGIF

Thank God it's Friday is live from Parramatta Riverside Theatre for the Sydney Writer's Festival. Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Colin Buchanan and Tommy Dean, as they discuss memoirs, cook books and self help.

Apr 30, 202146 min

TGIF milks the news

On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Anthony Ackroyd and Jean Kittson as they discuss the milkshake consent video, the offer from Bunnings to host vaccination hubs, and the human urge to make impulse purchases,.

Apr 23, 202141 min

TGIF gets down to twerk

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Gary Eck and Angela Lavoipierre as they discuss the Cartier watch controversy, the naval display that – according to some - involved too many navels, and – in cricket – a change in language that means the “over” is over.

Apr 16, 202140 min

TGIF 9th April

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Carlo Ritchie, Alex Lee and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss the new vaccination hubs, the return of Scrabble and the invention of the crowbar.

Apr 9, 202138 min

TGIF goes to Casula

This week Richard is LIVE at the Casula Powerhouse and joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson and Wendy Harmer, as they discuss bum bags, whipper snippers and creepy crawlies in all the wrong places.

Mar 26, 202140 min

TGIF brings forth the clots

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Alice Fraser and Tommy Dean as they discuss the vaccine panic-merchants, the new cold war and how to make small talk now vertical drinking is allowed.

Mar 19, 202139 min

TGIF fluffs its pillows

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson and Gary Eck as they discuss matters royal, the unoriginal sins of the confessional and the breeding habits of fluffy pillows.

Mar 12, 202145 min

TGIF plays loose with Seuss

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Gretel Killeen and Subby Valentine as they discuss the ban on Dr Suess, the battle of Buckingham Palace, and why swimming is an offence to evolution.

Mar 5, 202138 min

TGIF Goes Lentil

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Lizzie Hoo, Tommy Dean and Carlo Ritchie as they discuss dancing at weddings, Brisbane’s Olympic victory and how “dob-seeker” could benefit from some competition. Oh, and hear Carlo Ritchie describe his own role in the history of the lentil.

Feb 26, 202142 min

TGIF chills out

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Mandy Nolan, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno as they talk about the Facebook ban, a fridge that doesn’t work so well, and whether city folks are smarter than country folks. Oh, and don’t miss Rebecca’s Wheel of Death – the best talking pot plant since Bill and Ben.

Feb 19, 202142 min

TGIF crowns the jewel.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Alex Lee and Tommy Dean as they discuss Crown’s problems, the Trump impeachment and the fact that you shouldn’t clean your teeth with Dencorub. Oh, and there are THREE original Buchanan ditties - a new TGF record.

Feb 12, 202144 min

TGIF squeezes the bear

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean as they discuss the Reddit GameStop bear squeeze, Craig Kelly's dressing down, and Collingwood's "proud" day. Oh, and a lot of dubious facts about the platypus are shared.

Feb 5, 202140 min

TGIF has an Elf check

On Thank God it's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Colin Buchanan and Tommy Dean as they talk about a COVID-safe Christmas, Bob Dylan’s songs-for-sale, and the perils of the school lunch. This is the last TGIF of 2020; it will be back on 5 February, 2021.

Dec 11, 202044 min

TGIF is home on the Grange

On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, James O’Loghlin and Tommy Dean as they discuss the Chinese trade war, the opening of the borders and the world’s most annoying animals.

Dec 4, 202046 min

TGIF dollies up

This week, Richard Glover is joined by Gary Eck, Alice Fraser and Tommy Dean as they discuss how Dolly Parton has saved humanity, what taxes might replace Sales Tax, and the virtues of vinyl records.

Nov 20, 202044 min

TGIF lies in wait

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Gretel Killeen and Subby Valentine as they discuss lies on TV – should the networks cut away? – as well as the ubiquity of heated wheat bags, and the proposed changes to the national anthem.

Nov 13, 202043 min

TGIF bides its time

On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Carlo Ritchie and Colin Buchanan as they discuss whether it’s Biden time, the afflictions of childhood and the importance of Glen Innes in the naming of Tupperware.

Nov 6, 202044 min

TGIF gets shredding.

On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Anthony Ackroyd and Tommy Dean as they discuss the shredding of government documents, whether Cartier watches are worth it and what horrors might be presented in a personalised SAS course.

Oct 30, 202045 min

TGIF kicks goals

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tahir, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss the grand final weekend, the US presidential debate and being a Turkish comic booked by the RSL for an Anzac Day gig. Oh, and finally the Gothic Toilet gets the nod on the Wheel of Death.

Oct 23, 202046 min

TGIF destroys the evidence

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Gary Eck as they discuss whether “everyone’s had a Daryl”, the various ways in which a person can destroy the evidence, and how to survive “stu-vac”. And, on the Wheel of Death, a complete take-down from Tommy of the necessity of ironing.

Oct 16, 202043 min

TGIF masks up

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Wendy Harmer and Tommy Dean as they discuss turning guinea pigs into COVID masks, protecting Bondi from the “aspirational” and why you should avoid a man with a deep voice…much like Tommy’s.

Oct 9, 202045 min

TGIF kids around

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss the failing birth rate, the coming budget and Trump’s positive COVID test. Oh, and Colin Buchanan creates a beautiful song about the glory of having children.

Oct 2, 202045 min

TGIF sticks together

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Carlo Ritchie and Gretel Killeen as they talk about interstate road trips, fines for corporate Australia and how to encourage a return to the workplace. Oh, and on The Wheel of Death, Carlo takes on the topic of “Velcro” with his own bit of string theory.

Sep 25, 202046 min

TGIF gets organised

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by jean Kittson, Subby Valentine and Tommy Dean as they discuss the questions unanswered by science, the person who inspires you to greatness and the correct way to organise a bookshelf.

Sep 18, 202045 min

TGIF buttons up

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Alice Fraser and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss boutonnières (apparently crucial for a school formal), koala power, gender reveal parties - and the body part you could live without.

Sep 11, 202043 min

TGIF faces its fears

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Mandy Nolan and Tahir as they discuss workers’ rights, Facebook’s threats and the SBS show “Fear Itself”. Oh, and Sheev Palpatine from Star Wars (eventually) gets a mention.

Sep 4, 202045 min

TGIF ducks

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Colin Buchanan and Tommy Dean as they discuss dictatorial powers, Australian-designed space suits, and the ferry service that will require passengers to duck when they go under the bridge.

Aug 28, 202040 min

TGIF sniffs hope

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Mandy Nolan and Gary Eck as they talk about the “Scents of Normality”, how to hunt worms, and whether you’d save your partner from a shark attack.

Aug 21, 202044 min

TGIF blames itself

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Rebecca de Unamuno and Tommy Dean as they discuss a break-out of the Blame Game, the return of the cassette tape and the way we all have a “personal heritage list”.

Aug 14, 202042 min

TGIF scares easily

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Kitty Flanagan, Alice Fraser and Tommy Dean as they discuss forming new principalities, learning the rules of Sydney and the fears of childhood.

Aug 7, 202044 min

TGIF is just the beginning

On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss the inalienable human right of visiting Bunnings, where difficult customers “are just the beginning”, the active social lives of the COVID-positive, and the differences between the US and Australia.

Jul 31, 202045 min

TGIF sees monkeys

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tahir, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss spotting Sydneysiders loose in Queensland , the new astrological system, and the sea monkeys on offer in old magazines.

Jul 24, 202046 min

TGIF screams inside

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Richard Fidler and Tommy Dean as they talk about tourist campaigns designed to repel visitors, and a Japanese rollercoaster operator who wants patrons to “scream inside”.

Jul 17, 202042 min

TGIF holidays at home

On TGIF Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson and Rebecca De Unamuno as they talk about staycations, the tyranny of names and the changes to the school curriculum.

Jul 10, 202045 min

TGIF builds a bunker

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tahir, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno as they stock a bunker for the next pandemic, learn how to spot a Victorian, and celebrate this week’s return to the movies.

Jul 3, 202041 min

TGIF blows its bubble

On TGIF we’ve expanded our bubble – inviting our regulars back into the studio for the first time in months. Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson and Rebecca de Unamuno join Richard Glover in studio 222 as he asks about lockdown, recreating airline travel at home and the wonders of the much-maligned human body. Oh, and there’s a Wheel of Death all about prunes.

Jun 26, 202043 min

TGIF brings in the clowns

Richard Glover kicks off the last in our series of TGIF lockdown specials in which are getting to know our TGIF regulars. This week it’s the turn of Zoe Coombs Marr who talks about growing up queer in Grafton and the road to her hit Prime show Bossy Bottom, while Anthony Ackroyd dissects the rules of comedy and remembers some emotional moments from his work as a clown doctor at the Sydney Children’s Hospital. Next week: Tommy, Jean and Rebecca, back in the studio.

Jun 19, 202047 min

TGIF carries on singing

This week's 'iso' edition of TGIF hears from two more of our regular panellists. This time it's the turn of Bridie Connell and Colin Buchanan.

Jun 12, 202051 min

TGIF finds itself

On TGIF, our “iso” specials continue, as we get to know some of our regular panellists. This week Wil Anderson and Gretel Killeen both discuss how they searched for their true self – and found it in the unlikely surroundings of a comedy club. Then stay listening for our final Letter from America with Tommy Dean, as our hero finds his way back to Ithaca, sorry Sydney, but is immediately placed under guard by the Australian navy.

May 29, 20201h 10m

TGIF keeps its distance

On TGIF, Richard Glover invites two more of our TGIF regulars to share their life stories. Listen as Gary Eck tells a ripper tale about working with the great Robin Williams, and Wendy Harmer paints a picture of the tough love of her childhood – and how it led to her role as Australia’s pioneer of female stand-up. Then stay with us from a final Letter from America with Tommy Dean as he plots his trip back to Australia.

May 22, 20201h 12m

TGIF lives on

Our TGIF isolation series continues with millennial Tom Ballard and self-confessed bogan Mandy Nolan. Plus another letter from America with Tommy Dean.

May 15, 20201h 11m

TGIF laughs last

On TGIF, our special “iso” series continues, in which we get to know our TGIF regulars. This week, UK-born comic Jeff Green talks about how he came from a crowded council flat in Chester to life in Australia; then Jean Kittson paints an evocative picture of an Australian childhood and how it led to stand-up comedy at the Melbourne venue The Last Laugh, and then onwards to the Big Gig, Let the Blood Run Free, and her current advocacy around menopause and care for the elderly. Then stick around at the end for another Letter from America – this week with a somewhat emotional Tommy Dean.

May 8, 20201h 12m

TGIF in isolation

On TGIF this week we continue the iso-edition of the show in which we get to know some of our favourite comedians – it’s like a Zoom party with our TGIF regulars. This week Richard Glover is joined by Tahir and Ellen Briggs. Stay listening for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean, as he glimpses light at the end of the CoVid tunnel.

May 1, 20201h 9m

TGIF zooms in

On TGIF we kick off a new series of show in which we get to know some of our favourite comedians – it’s like a Zoom party with our TGIF regulars. This week Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, whose show “Savage” has just started streaming on Amazon Prime, and our own Queen of Improv, Rebecca de Unamuno. Then stay listening for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean, as some of his fellow American start to “cry freedom” over the CoVid lockdown.

Apr 17, 20201h 14m