Josh Earl (born 26 June 1981) is an Australian stand-up comedian, television and radio presenter, musician and formerly worked in a school library.[1][2] He was the presenter of the short-lived revival version of the ABC's musical quiz show Spicks and Specks that ran from 5 February to 19 December 2014.[3][4]

Josh Earl
Born (1981-06-26) 26 June 1981 (age 43)
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
Occupation(s)Comedian, television and radio presenter, musician
SpouseMarried
Children2

Career

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Among Earl's many comedy performances have been Josh Earl is a Librarian[5] which has been performed in Adelaide and Melbourne, and Josh Earl vs. The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book,[1] which toured Victoria and interstate venues.

Earl's radio appearances include the Lime Champions sketch show on Melbourne FM radio 3RRR[6] and appearances on Triple J and radio 774 ABC Melbourne.

His television performances include the original Spicks and Specks show, Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation[7] and Adam Hills Tonight.[8]

Earl has also appeared over nine times at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.[1][9]

Awards

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  • Perth Fringe Festival 2012 – Best Comedy[10]

Personal life

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Earl is married and has two children.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Healey, Madeline (29 March 2013). "Regent comedian Josh Earl uses iconic cake book as material for show". Herald Sun. News Ltd. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b Slattery, Annette (7 April 2012). "Josh Earl is XXX". Squirrelomedy.com. Squirrel Comedy. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Spicks and Specks". ABC TV. ABC. 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  4. ^ Ellis, Scott (11 November 2013). "Spicks and Specks is back". Herald Sun. News Ltd. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  5. ^ Condry, Claire (20 February 2013). "Josh Earl is a Librarian". Australian Stage. Australian Stage Online. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Josh Earl". Three Triple R. Triple R Broadcasters Ltd. 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  7. ^ "Recap: Your Gen, March 14th 2012". Shaun Micallef Online!. 22 March 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Special Guests: Season 3 Josh Earl". ABC TV. ABC. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  9. ^ "TV host gig for Burnie comic". The Advocate. Fairfax Regional Media. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  10. ^ Whiteley, Cameron. "Stand-up comedian brings his act to Burnie". The Advocate. Fairfax Regional Media. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
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