Welcome to episode 9 of Besties, That’s Iconic with Elle Savage and Laurence Driscoll! In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the world of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge. From solving the 2000s “childhood obesity epidemic” via the medium of dance to Laurence’s very own moment in the spotlight. Come along besties, it’s going to be a drug free high!

Please note this episode contains some sensitive topics including mental health, drug use, the use of blackface in the performances, and bullying.

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Some of the shows mentioned include:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX2i6LoJb5M&t

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hh-GR4Io7U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N93Zogr-0Yw

A little news from us! Gay for Pay Cheque is Laurence’s ICONIC new comedy show, and he is performing it at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in March and April AND at the Sydney Comedy Festival in May. Book your tickets now via the links below.

Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/gay-for-pay-cheque

Sydney: https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/laurence-driscoll-gay-for-pay-cheque/

This episode was written and recorded by Elle Savage https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/ and Laurence Driscoll https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/

Edited by Laurence Driscoll.

Theme music by Matt Welch https://mattwelchmusician.com

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