TAHIR is an award winning, internationally acclaimed stand up comedian with a career spanning over two decades. He has co created and starred in the hit sitcoms StreetSmart and Here Come The Habibs, and is a Logie winning actor best known for Fat Pizza, Housos and three feature films. Tahir is one of Australia’s most beloved live performers.

In this episode, TAHIR brings that same energy to Onwards to Victory. We talk about why he only says yes to projects that look like fun, how being a “yes man to life” has shaped his career, and why he’s one of the only comedians who went on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! for reasons that weren’t tax related.

He shares hilarious stories from Fat Pizza and Housos, how politically incorrect those shows were, and why no network today would ever touch them. We dive into his start as a drama teacher, how he messes with latecomers to his shows, and how he accidentally became a “dealer” in real life after playing one on TV.

TAHIR also opens up about working hard, adapting to stay relevant in comedy, and why he’ll never have a “real job.” He even drops an exclusive that fans hate to find out. Packed with wisdom, wild stories and pure heart, including Magnus convincing him to swap clothes mid show despite his very clear no.

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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
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Charles Firth (from The Chaser) and James Schloeffel (from The Shovel) are the duo behind Wankonomics, the sell-out satire that’s taken over the corporate world from the inside.

In this episode we finally sit down with them as they reveal how their shows draw in office workers and leave managers terrified to ever say words like KPI or synergy again. We pull apart acronyms, offsites, values, and the miracle of turning a North Star into a verb. We talk about how they met, how they became wankers, the grind of touring, and why they tweak every performance by one percent, night after night. We unpack how an all-staff crisis meeting became the frame for their newest show, why Wankonomics feels like therapy for anyone trapped in meetings, and how two Australian comedians built a world-class act out of email jargon and management speak.

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HOST: Magnus Danger Magnus
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Evan Desmarais is a hilarious UK based Canadian comic who dives headfirst into festivals all around the globe. He seems to attract outrageous experiences, from playing Mario Kart with Game of Thrones cast member Hodor, to wild late night gigs featuring surprise weddings, toe sucking (we do not go into detail), and even assisting a Norwegian tourist’s first time 🍒 it is all here. We get into the hustle of flyering strangers while someone is holding a knife outside the venue, the bold move of building a seven nights a week comedy scene in Manchester from scratch, and the challenges that come with it. On top of that, we get into touring life, relationships, performing across continents including Kenya, the spirit of comedy communities, and yes… even what happens when comics get distracted talking about sheep, robots, and S x.

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Hans is nothing short of a phenomenon. Known offstage as the fabulous Matt Gilbertson, Hans is an America’s Got Talent: The Champions 2020 Grand Finalist, cabaret sensation, drag superstar, international sex symbol and accordion wielding Berlin boy wonder. We had to lie to Hans's managers and say we are a big name podcast just to land such a guest!

Hans has conquered stages around the world with show stopping performances on Eurovision: Australia Decides Live, multiple Best Cabaret wins at Adelaide Fringe, the Best Cabaret award at the Edinburgh Festival, America’s Got Talent, and countless appearances on Australia’s biggest morning shows.

In this episode Hans shows us exactly why they are a global success. From a past life in journalism to outrageous celebrity encounters, to candid memories of busking Britney and Kylie hits on the accordion, and even a hilarious take on politics from reality TV scandals to the theatre of global leaders, Hans proves why they remain one of the very best in the business.

It is hilarious, scandalous, and packed with sequins. Exactly what the world needs more of.

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Minnie Andrews is the adorable badass of Fringe. She may look like a cupcake princess, but don’t be fooled, she can banter with the best and command the stage like the queen she is. A true one-stop shop for the arts, Minnie takes on casting, directing, producing, hosting, and performing.

With an incredible voice and magnetic stage presence, she captivates from the very first moment. Our chat with Minnie is a fun, banter-filled wild ride, and it’s easy to see why Australia loves her. Cute on the outside, but a force to be reckoned with.

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Magnus Danger Magnus sits down with performer Paul Westbrook for a conversation that veers wildly from Fringe Festival life, STI confessions, late circumcisions, fisting jokes and bizarre stage injuries that became instant legend in backstage gossip, whispered about long after the curtain fell.
Get ready for an episode that crackles with quick-fire banter, each outrageous story sparking an even sharper comeback, turning the whole conversation into a high-speed game of comedic one-upmanship.
Best enjoyed with the air conditioning cranked to max.

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What do you get when you mix a classical trained actress, a puppeteer, a fringe festival and the emotional backbone of a thousand shows?
You get Platts, the most beloved and battle hardened stage manager in showbiz.

In this backstage deep dive, Platts shares what it's really like to run a show from the wings. From managing sweaty quick changes and rogue acrobats to keeping artists emotionally afloat with affirmations and making sure they’ve got the right pair of knickers or the world is over.

We cover everything:
• The art of solving problems before they happen
• Accidentally getting turkey sl@ppt mid quick change
• How you stop noticing backstage nudity
• Being married while touring the world for months apart
• How the journey started with puppeteering and acting
• The definitive answer to the best Leatherman to own
• And how pretty and talented acrobats are.............

Platts has built tents, run massive venues, lit entire shows, and picked artists up off the floor emotionally and literally.
This one is for the unsung heroes who make the magic happen and anyone who’s ever panicked about their props being set just 'right'.


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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
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Damien Warren Smith, better known on stage as Garry Starr, trained under the legendary Philippe Gaulier in Paris. His clowning blends incisive wit with lovable physical comedy. He is the creative force behind Garry Starr Performs Everything, Conquers Troy and Greece Lightning, plus you might have spotted him in Love My Way and Law and Order UK. His multi-award winning show Classic Penguins in which he struts in a tailcoat with no pants and penguin flippers and leaves audiences roaring.

In this episode of Onwards to Victory Damien reveals why he ditched his smartphone to turbo charge creativity, what dating life on tour is really like, why a universal basic income could be the lifeline every artist needs, and a wealth of captivating anecdotes, reflections and behind the scenes insights. If you are looking for an easy listen and want to dive into the world of clowning this is the one!

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PLEASE NOTE:
Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!

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