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Thank God it's Friday!
English, Comedy, 1 season, 259 episodes, 6 hours, 53 minutes
Thank God it's Friday!
English, Comedy, 1 season, 259 episodes, 6 hours, 53 minutes
TGIF’s returns fire.
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Colin Buchanan, as they take on the supermarkets, Donald Trump and the world of fast fashion.
2/23/2024 • 44 minutes, 49 seconds
TGIF Limbers Up
Thank God It's Friday returns next week with our usual live audience! But to get in the mood, we've got interviews with three legends of comedy: Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, and the late Barry Humphries.Plus, live music from Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham.
2/16/2024 • 46 minutes, 39 seconds
TGIF bins the Blue Mountains
On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Wendy Harmer, and Ange Lavoipierre as they discussing silent walking, pears, and and the books that define your personality. Plus an interview with Mike McClellan, all live from the Blue Mountains Writers' Festival!
10/20/2023 • 50 minutes, 24 seconds
TGIF dates the devil
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Pat Sunderland, Gabi Bolt and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the superstitions of Friday the 13th, the inclusion of cricket in the Olympics, and the bed bugs of Paris.
10/13/2023 • 45 minutes, 19 seconds
TGIF Tee's Up
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the ban on message T-shirts when voting in the Referendum, Trump’s magical ability with numbers and how to pick a perfect romantic partner.
10/6/2023 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
TGIF kicks on
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover was joined by James Colley, Bridie Connell and Tommy Dean as they discussed the footy finals weekend, the retirement of Dan Andrews, and the end of the US Writers’ Strike.
9/29/2023 • 44 minutes, 33 seconds
TGIF ticks the crosses
On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James O’Loghlin, Bec Melrose and Tommy Dean as they discuss the legal action over the referendum, Alan Joyce’s pay packet and the glory of a good hotel.
9/22/2023 • 42 minutes, 5 seconds
TGIF gets roo-full.
On Thank God It’s Friday Richard Glover is joined by Alex Lee, Tommy Dean and Tahir as they discuss why the flying kangaroo should be rueful, the ability to get prescriptions from Bunnings, and pubs that charge extra when they are busy.
9/15/2023 • 45 minutes, 49 seconds
TGIF hits Sutherland
On Thank God It's Friday, LIVE from the Pavilion Performing Arts Centre in Sutherland. Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Wendy Harmer and Luke Heggie as they discuss chat checkouts, Aussie-as jobs and the merits of a messy house.
9/8/2023 • 45 minutes, 48 seconds
TGIF tells the plane truth
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca de Unamuno, Tommy Dean and Tahir as they discuss Qantas’ problems, the whoppers told about the whopper, and the removal of gambling signs. Oh, and James Valentine composes an on-the-spot love song for Rebecca.
9/1/2023 • 48 minutes, 35 seconds
TGIF checks out.
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Chris Ryan, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss the rising prices (and profits) at the supermarket check-out, Putin’s policy of “grounding” his enemies, and the intergenerational report.
8/25/2023 • 42 minutes, 34 seconds
TGIF’s soft cell.
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Luke Heggie, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the prospect of Trump ruling from prison, the virtues of cash and how to improve the media.
8/18/2023 • 44 minutes, 26 seconds
TGIF says open sesame.
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the virtues of sesame oil, the enthusiasm for the Matildas, and the US billionaire who wants to defy aging.
8/11/2023 • 46 minutes, 6 seconds
TGIF searches for the bear truth
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James O’Loghlin, Carolyn Swindell and Tommy Dean as they discuss the Matildas, Trump’s indictment and the Chinese zoo accused of having a fake bear.
8/4/2023 • 45 minutes, 2 seconds
TGIF goes waltzing
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Tommy Dean and Gary Eck as they hope for a longer dance card for the waltzing Matildas, cheer on the revival of the cinema and try to remember what they learnt at school.
7/28/2023 • 42 minutes, 18 seconds
TGIF runs its race
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Vince Sorrenti, Tommy Dean and Bec Melrose as they discuss the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games, the trend for “bare-minimum Mondays”, and the triumph of the Matildas.
7/21/2023 • 42 minutes, 35 seconds
TGIF makes a betta fetta.
On Thank God it’s Friday Richard Glover is joined by Vince Sorrenti, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the EU’s demands about food names, the tanks we’re selling to Germany, and the oodles of cavoodles in the posh suburbs of Sydney
7/14/2023 • 45 minutes, 28 seconds
TGIF sparkles
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Gary Eck and Bridie Connell as they talk about the cricket, talking appliances, and Mark Zuckerberg’s desire for a good thread count. Oh, and the lions get excited as Tommy Dean has difficulties with the word “sparkle” during the Wheel of Death.
7/7/2023 • 44 minutes, 2 seconds
TGIF pulls a swifty
On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Rebecca de Unamuno and Tommy Dean as they discuss the battle for Taylor Swift tickets, the plan to fine noisy car hoons, and the South Korean plan to turn back the clock when it comes to people’s ages.
6/30/2023 • 45 minutes, 38 seconds
TGIF sets a low barre
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Anthony Ackroyd as they discuss the ballet strike, the death of the Fantale and annual holidays.
6/23/2023 • 39 minutes, 38 seconds
TGIF marvels Milton
On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Carlo Ritche and Ange Lavoipierre as they discuss blessings, books, and bathroom secrets all live from the Milton Theatre for Storyfest!
6/16/2023 • 44 minutes, 41 seconds
TGIF surfs Wagga's wave.
On Thank God's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss tips for tourists, the death of the cheque and a joyful prison release - all live from the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
6/9/2023 • 43 minutes, 57 seconds
TGIF gets hexed
Witches, breakdancing and confessions are just some of the topics tackled by Tommy Dean, Gary Eck and Carolyn Swindell on Thank God It's Friday, hosted by Dom Knight.
6/2/2023 • 47 minutes, 1 second
TGIF rewrites the classics
A special TGIF LIVE from the Riverside Theatre in Parramatta, as part of the 2023 Sydney Writers' Festival! Richard is joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson, and Colin Buchanan as they discuss the literary arts, restaurant menus, and cauliflower cheese.
Plus a chat with the legendary musician Alex Lloyd!
5/26/2023 • 51 minutes, 9 seconds
TGIF bides its time
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tahir, Tommy Dean and Ange Lavoipierre as they discuss the Biden cancellation, the Qantas plan to monetise empty seats and the human achievement called the sausage.
5/19/2023 • 40 minutes, 1 second
TGIF heads north
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Lizzie Hoo, Kirsty Webeck and Tommy Dean as they discuss the exodus from Sydney, the first budget surplus in 15 years and a deficit of the colour purple.
5/12/2023 • 42 minutes, 21 seconds
TGIF eats quiche
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Alice Fraser and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the coronation, the interest rate rise, and AI technology that can read your thoughts.
5/5/2023 • 40 minutes, 25 seconds
TGIF live at The Sydney Comedy Festival
On Thank God It’s Friday, live at the Chatswood Concourse Concert Hall, Tahir, Wendy Harmer and Rebecca de Unamuno discuss weird mums, woke weeds and a Westminster Duke. Plus, an extra-special live performance from The Soul Movers!
4/28/2023 • 11 minutes, 44 seconds
TGIF plates up
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Gary Eck, Bec Melrose and Dane Simpson as they discuss the outfoxing of Fox, the folks who want to ban Bluey, and how Henry VIII had a role in the history of flying plates and flying saucers.
4/21/2023 • 41 minutes, 47 seconds
TGIF seals in the flavour
Simon Marnie is in the chair this week hosting Thank God It's Friday! He's joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson, and Bridie Connell as they discuss the demise of Tupperware, the bevy of reality tv shows and the rogue actions of a former governor and Terminator. Plus, a quick check in with authentic blues artist Frank Sultana.
4/14/2023 • 48 minutes, 49 seconds
TGIF goes downhill
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Patrick Sunderland as they discuss the laws around downhill skiing, the world’s most genial election, and the battle over housing policy. Oh, and how to cook fried rice.
3/31/2023 • 42 minutes, 56 seconds
TGIF votes early
On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Gretel Killeen, Tommy Dean and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the state election, the French change to the retirement age and things Australia has taken from the world – and then made better. (Warning: Tommy says something sincere and moving!)
3/24/2023 • 42 minutes, 33 seconds
TGIF dives deep
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Mandy Nolan, Tommy Dean and Colin Buchanan.
3/17/2023 • 40 minutes, 31 seconds
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.
3/10/2023 • 39 minutes, 41 seconds
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”.
3/3/2023 • 40 minutes, 59 seconds
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.
2/24/2023 • 43 minutes, 50 seconds
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
2/17/2023 • 42 minutes, 29 seconds
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.
2/10/2023 • 41 minutes, 20 seconds
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.
2/3/2023 • 40 minutes, 23 seconds
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.
1/27/2023 • 42 minutes, 48 seconds
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.
1/20/2023 • 41 minutes, 40 seconds
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.
12/2/2022 • 51 minutes, 59 seconds
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.
11/25/2022 • 42 minutes, 38 seconds
TGIF makes up the numbers
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, James Colley and Tommy Dean as they talk about the world’s population hitting 8 billion, the return of Donald Trump and why some human voices startle deer.
11/18/2022 • 46 minutes, 27 seconds
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.
11/11/2022 • 44 minutes, 47 seconds
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.
11/4/2022 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
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.
10/28/2022 • 39 minutes, 57 seconds
TGIF krushes Katoomba
Richard Glover is joined by comedians Tommy Dean, Ange Lavoipierre and Colin Buchanan, plus music from singer-songwriter Phil Davidson
10/21/2022 • 54 minutes, 54 seconds
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.
10/14/2022 • 43 minutes, 44 seconds
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.
10/7/2022 • 37 minutes, 10 seconds
TGIF has roid rage
On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Garry Eck and Chris Ryan.
9/30/2022 • 43 minutes, 12 seconds
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.
9/2/2022 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
8/26/2022 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
TGIF multiplies its ministries
On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, James O’Loghlin and Pat Sunderland.
8/19/2022 • 41 minutes, 57 seconds
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.
8/12/2022 • 36 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
8/5/2022 • 45 minutes, 55 seconds
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.
7/29/2022 • 40 minutes, 54 seconds
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.
7/22/2022 • 39 minutes, 23 seconds
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
7/15/2022 • 40 minutes, 17 seconds
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.
7/8/2022 • 40 minutes, 52 seconds
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'.
6/10/2022 • 44 minutes, 6 seconds
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.
6/3/2022 • 40 minutes, 1 second
TGIF rides high
On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the big vote for the Legalise Cannabis Party, the new PM’s flying start, and some business ideas to match the one featured in the TV show “The Drop Out”.
5/27/2022 • 45 minutes, 5 seconds
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
5/20/2022 • 54 minutes, 58 seconds
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
5/13/2022 • 42 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
5/6/2022 • 43 minutes, 1 second
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.
4/29/2022 • 44 minutes, 39 seconds
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.
4/22/2022 • 51 minutes, 15 seconds
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”.
4/8/2022 • 40 minutes, 41 seconds
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.
4/1/2022 • 38 minutes, 38 seconds
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.
3/25/2022 • 36 minutes, 51 seconds
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.
3/18/2022 • 43 minutes, 36 seconds
TGIF achieves authenticity
This week Richard is joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson and Alice Fraser
3/18/2022 • 43 minutes, 36 seconds
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.
3/11/2022 • 42 minutes, 49 seconds
TGIF cruises for a bruising.
This week Richard is joined by Alice Fraser, Tommy Dean and Jean Kittson
3/4/2022 • 38 minutes, 14 seconds
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
2/25/2022 • 50 minutes, 46 seconds
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.
2/18/2022 • 42 minutes, 36 seconds
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.
2/11/2022 • 44 minutes, 7 seconds
TGIF gives a RATs
On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Rebecca de Unamuno and Gary Eck and discuss the price of bread, the Spotify conundrum and the virtues of the parrot.
2/4/2022 • 43 minutes, 53 seconds
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.
1/21/2022 • 51 minutes, 17 seconds
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.
12/3/2021 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
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”.
11/26/2021 • 42 minutes, 52 seconds
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.
11/19/2021 • 41 minutes, 41 seconds
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.
10/29/2021 • 45 minutes, 53 seconds
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
10/22/2021 • 44 minutes, 14 seconds
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….
10/15/2021 • 41 minutes, 5 seconds
TGIF marks Freedom-ish Day
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Dane Simpson and Tommy Dean as they discuss the impending, but limited, end to lockdown, the dangers of ladders, and the intelligence of dogs.
10/8/2021 • 47 minutes, 33 seconds
TGIF is sorry not sorry
On Thank God It’s Friday, Sarah Macdonald is joined by Jean Kittson, Ange Lavoipierre and Tommy Dean as they talk about the Melbourne protests, the politics of friend bubbles and how to win back the French
9/24/2021 • 45 minutes, 29 seconds
TGIF goes down under
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Alice Fraser and Tommy Dean as they talk about the new submarine deal, the prospect of an early Freedom-ish Day and decoding school reports
9/17/2021 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
TGIF has garlic breath
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Dane Simpson, Tommy Dean and Jean Kittson as they discuss the “road map” to opening up, Greg Hunt’s alleged Pfizer fizzer, and the virtues of garlic.
9/10/2021 • 43 minutes, 56 seconds
TGIF is hardly normal
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover was joined by Alice Fraser, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean as they discuss Jerry Harvey’s JobKeeper backdown, self-prescribed Covid-cures and the glory that is Father’s Day.
9/3/2021 • 43 minutes, 36 seconds
TGIF gets crood.
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James Colley, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean.
8/27/2021 • 42 minutes, 57 seconds
TGIF gets a vax and wax
On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by tommy Dean, Chris Ryan and Tahir as they discuss incentives for vaccinations, fortifications on the Queensland border, and whether goats are evil.
8/20/2021 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
TGIF swaps hats
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Tommy Dean and Carlo Ritchie as they discuss vaccine incentives, no-browse shopping and the colourful history of the racoon hat.
8/13/2021 • 40 minutes, 51 seconds
TGIF jumps the shark
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alex Lee, Gary Eck and a locked-down Tommy Dean as they discuss what’s essential, rewards for jabs and whether it should be called a “shark attack” or a “shark accident”.
7/16/2021 • 45 minutes, 16 seconds
TGIF breaks bad.
On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca de Unamuno, Tommy Dean and Tahir as they talk about how Sydney was grounded for bad behaviour, and the cats who failed their humans during lockdown.
7/9/2021 • 44 minutes, 34 seconds
TGIF nudes up.
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Lizzie Hoo, Alice Fraser and Tommy Dean as they talk about political cover-ups, vaccines and the perils of nude sunbathing.
7/2/2021 • 42 minutes, 39 seconds
TGIF re-Joyces
On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean as they discuss Barnaby’s resurrection, the new lockdown and the teacher shortage. And, as a special treat, Colin’s new song about the little girl who was never lost.
6/25/2021 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
TGIF goes country
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is in the Riverina for the Wagga Wagga Comedy Festival. He's joined by Tommy Dean, Bec de Unamuno and Dane Simpson as they discuss Murray Cod, crime influencers and the musical of your life.
6/11/2021 • 49 minutes, 5 seconds
TGIF sets a high baaa
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alex Lee, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss how COVID visited The Big Merino, the good and bad of 3D printing and the travails of professional tennis.
6/4/2021 • 40 minutes, 26 seconds
TGIF takes on the clots
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bridie Connell, Carlo Ritchie and Tommy Dean as they discuss vaccine hesitancy and the impact of the Melbourne outbreak, the implosion in the NSW Labor party and why the UK cooks instant noodles for a minute longer than we do Down Under.
5/28/2021 • 40 minutes, 37 seconds
TGIF hears the herd
This week Richard is joined by Alice Fraser, Tommy Dean and Jean Kittson as they discuss herd immunity, the UK trade deal and the different priorities of men and women when it comes to picking a partner. Oh, and “clay” gets a workout during the Wheel of Death
5/21/2021 • 41 minutes, 14 seconds
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.
5/14/2021 • 40 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
5/7/2021 • 41 minutes, 27 seconds
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.
4/30/2021 • 46 minutes, 41 seconds
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,.
4/23/2021 • 41 minutes, 1 second
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.
4/16/2021 • 40 minutes, 57 seconds
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.
4/9/2021 • 38 minutes, 38 seconds
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.
3/26/2021 • 40 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
3/19/2021 • 39 minutes, 56 seconds
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.
3/12/2021 • 45 minutes, 47 seconds
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.
3/5/2021 • 38 minutes, 39 seconds
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.
2/26/2021 • 42 minutes, 35 seconds
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.
2/19/2021 • 42 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
2/12/2021 • 44 minutes, 41 seconds
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.
2/5/2021 • 40 minutes
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.
12/11/2020 • 44 minutes, 22 seconds
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.
12/4/2020 • 46 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
11/20/2020 • 44 minutes, 27 seconds
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.
11/13/2020 • 43 minutes, 22 seconds
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.
11/6/2020 • 44 minutes, 33 seconds
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.
10/30/2020 • 45 minutes, 52 seconds
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.
10/23/2020 • 46 minutes, 3 seconds
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.
10/16/2020 • 43 minutes, 55 seconds
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.
10/9/2020 • 45 minutes, 50 seconds
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.
10/2/2020 • 45 minutes, 35 seconds
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.
9/25/2020 • 46 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
9/18/2020 • 45 minutes, 35 seconds
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.
9/11/2020 • 43 minutes, 13 seconds
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.
9/4/2020 • 45 minutes, 20 seconds
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.
8/28/2020 • 40 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
8/21/2020 • 44 minutes, 36 seconds
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”.
8/14/2020 • 42 minutes, 15 seconds
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.
8/7/2020 • 44 minutes, 19 seconds
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.
7/31/2020 • 45 minutes, 15 seconds
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.
7/24/2020 • 46 minutes, 13 seconds
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”.
7/17/2020 • 42 minutes, 51 seconds
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.
7/10/2020 • 45 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
7/3/2020 • 41 minutes, 33 seconds
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.
6/26/2020 • 43 minutes, 16 seconds
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.
6/19/2020 • 47 minutes, 56 seconds
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.
6/12/2020 • 51 minutes, 35 seconds
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.
5/29/2020 • 10 minutes, 49 seconds
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.
5/22/2020 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
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.
5/15/2020 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
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.
5/8/2020 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
5/1/2020 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
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.
4/17/2020 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
TGIF hunkers down
On TGIF, another All Star edition gives us a chance to hear our much-missed audience and a little of their much-needed laughter. Today Richard Glover introduces Bec de Unamuno, HG Nelson, Lizzie Hoo, Gary Eck, Rob Carlton, Jean Kittson, Carlo Ritchie, Bridie Connell, Jeff Green, Tahir and Tommy Dean. And stay listening at the end for another of Tommy’s Letters from America.
4/3/2020 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
TGIF wheels back
On TGIF, three champions of the Wheel of Death go head-to-head while others watch TV on double speed. On a special TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Tom Ballard, Rebecca de Unamuno, Adam Spencer, Mandy Nolan, Colin Buchanan, Tommy Dean, Tahir, Jean Kittson, Jeff Green and more. And stay listening at the end for a fresh Letter from America with self-isolating Tommy Dean.
3/27/2020 • 8 minutes, 46 seconds
TGIF self-isolates
We might not have an audience this week (due to the coronavirus)….but we do have the jokes. On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Gretel, Jean, Rob, Rebecca, HG, Gary, Carlo and Subby – with a Wheel of Death-off with Rob, Carlo and Bec. Then stick around for another Letter to America with Tommy Dean, as Tommy tries to home-school his son as Illinois locks-down.
3/20/2020 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
TGIF washes its hands
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Colin Buchanan and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss the new etiquette around germs and contact, the end of the surplus and the bloke who did his block. And stay listening at the end for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean.
3/13/2020 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
TGIF rolls on
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Gretel Killeen, Dan Ilic and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the toilet roll crisis, the NRL’s new diverse advertisment and how to greet people in this time of the plague. Then stay around for another Letter From America with Tommy Dean.
3/6/2020 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
TGIF budgets on trouble
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Rob Carlton, Lizzy Hoo and Gary Eck as they discuss Josh Frydenberg’s premature declaration of a budget surplus, the escaping baboons, and threat to the Olympics by the coronavirus. Then stay listening for another Letter From America with Tommy Dean.
2/28/2020 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
TGIF looks upwards
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by HG Nelson, Greta Lee Jackson and Anthony Ackroyd as they discuss the coronavirus outbreak, the demine of Holden and the launch of the Australian Space Agency. And stay listening at the end for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean.
2/21/2020 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
On TGIF the rain reigns
TGIF this week sees Richard Glover joined by Chris Ryan, Subby Valentine and Rebecca de Unamuno as they celebrate the heroes of the RFS as they pass the baton to the heroes of the SES, as well as the American pollie who is biden his time and the triumph of our neighbourhood friends the South Koreans. And stay listening at the end for another Letter From America with Tommy Dean.
2/14/2020 • 4 minutes, 32 seconds
TGIF courts interruption
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Carlo Ritchie and Mandy Nolan as they discuss how male barristers interrupt female judges, the role of Postcard Prejudice, and the glory of Goulburn. Stay listening at the end for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean.
2/7/2020 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
TGIF sports some rorts
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Ellen Briggs, Colin Buchanan and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss sports rorts, the sounds of Sydney and the times in life when you were “first in”. And then stay listening for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean.
1/31/2020 • 7 minutes, 1 second
TGIF: we party like it’s 2019.
On Thank God It’s Friday, we kick off our 2020 season with our New Year’s Eve special, played (at least in the parts of the country without bushfires) on New Year’s Eve. Listen in for Wendy Harmer, Jean Kittson and Tahir with music from Cass Eager and her band.
1/24/2020 • 56 minutes, 45 seconds
TGIF celebrates peace for Israel.
On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Jean Kittson and Tahir as they discuss the Rugby Australia’s settlement with Israel Folau, NATO’s kindergarten politics and a supermarket who tried to milk some farmers. Oh, and sick around at the end for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean.
12/6/2019 • 57 minutes, 33 seconds
TGIF Gives Thanks
A TGIF special, with some of the comedians who’ve visited Drive this year – Sarah Kendall, Wil Anderson. Phil Jupitus and Kitty Flanagan. Then stick around at the end for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean – a letter groaning with thanksgiving.
11/29/2019 • 4 minutes, 51 seconds
TGIF packs heat
On Thank God It’s Friday, the live show is taking a two-week break ….but we still have Tommy’s latest Letter from America. In this week’s instalment, he visits a small-town gun show and finds it’s also a meeting club for the biggest pick-up trucks you’ve ever seen.
11/21/2019 • 24 minutes, 29 seconds
TGIF smokes out some heroes
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Alice Fraser and Ellen Briggs as they discuss the heroism during the current bushfires, Apple’s Adam-and-Eve problem, and the ABC’s decision to ring the bell on the Olympic rings. At the end of the podcast: stick around for the latest Letter From America with Tommy Dean.
11/15/2019 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
TGIF holds onto its cash
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Carlo Ritchie, Gretel Killen and Subby Valentine as they discuss the drop in retail spending, the Queen’s embrace of faux fur and “self-partnering” as an alternative to being single. And stay listening at the end for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean.
11/8/2019 • 4 minutes, 4 seconds
TGIF wokes up
On TGIF this week Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca De Unamuno, Jean Kittson and Colin Buchanan as they discuss Obama's call-out of call-out culture, tourism Australia's latest campaign and Netflix's great slow down. Plus keep listening for Tommy's latest letter from America.
11/1/2019 • 3 minutes, 48 seconds
TGIF redacts itself
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Mandy Nolan, Gretel Killeen and James O’Loghlin as they discuss press freedom, children’s dress-ups and the role of the stiff upper lip in the British royal family. And stick around at the end for another Letter from America with Tommy Dean.
10/25/2019 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
TGIF phones home
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca de Unamuno, Gary Eck and Richard Fidler as they discuss long phone calls, diverse parenting styles and the tightwad Australian consumer. Then, stick around at the end of the podcast, for another “Letter From America” with Tommy Dean.
10/18/2019 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
TGIF talks Turkey
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Bridie Connell and Carlo Ritchie as they discuss Trump’s green-light for Turkey, the buck-passing at ICAC, and the ways country kids found entertainment during the school holidays. And, at the end, stay listening for another edition of Tommy Dean’s “Letter From America”.
10/11/2019 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
TGIF has a Downer
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by HG Nelson, Mandy Nolan and Subby Valentine as they discuss Trump’s version of a left-wing spy (Alexander Downer), the things that should be in-hand before a first date, and the words from the 70s and 80s that should be brought back.
10/4/2019 • 59 minutes, 24 seconds
TGIF goes rogue
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jackie Loeb, Alex Lee and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss the proroguing of the British parliament, the rise of the Colesworth collectable and the excuses that come with Tinder dating. Oh, and stay listening at the end for another “Letter from America” with Tommy Dean.
9/27/2019 • 5 minutes, 25 seconds
TGIF strikes while the planet’s hot
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by HG Nelson, Anthony Ackroyd and Simon Marnie as they talk about the latest climate strike, the abortion bill and plans for the Olympic stadium. And stay listening at the end of TGIF for the first of Tommy Dean’s “Letters from America” as he explains his temporary absence from TGIF – and the surprises he’s faced being back home in the US.
9/20/2019 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
TGIF tests positive
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Ang Lavoipierre, James O’Loghlin and Subby Valentine as they talk about drug testing politicians, alien encounters and the virtues of the cauliflower.
9/13/2019 • 46 minutes, 23 seconds
TGIF snags a no-deal
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James Valentine, Adam Spencer and Gretel Killeen as they talk about Boris, Brexit and the Periodic Table.
9/6/2019 • 41 minutes, 33 seconds
TGIF bags the $100,000
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Mandy Nolan and Rob Carlton as they discuss illegal political donations, Boris Johnson and the wonder of a good father.
8/30/2019 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds
TGIF asks: how much can a Koala bear?
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Anthony Ackroyd, Rebecca de Unamuno and Gary Eck as they discuss the Danish/Trump stand-off, a sooky sock-jock and a novel way to save koalas.
8/23/2019 • 46 minutes, 27 seconds
TGIF lies low
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James O’Loghlin, Jennifer Wong and Subby Valentine as they discuss the low-lying nations of the Pacific, the EU ban on Fetta and anxious straight men.
8/16/2019 • 45 minutes, 10 seconds
TGIF proves a bad influence
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Tahir as they discuss Steve Smith’s two tons of fun, a very large parrot and laws that prevent people associating with the baddies in our midst.
8/9/2019 • 40 minutes, 12 seconds
TGIF makes a (football) stand
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Colin Buchanan and Ellen Briggs as they discuss the problems rebuilding the Sydney Football Stadium, the virtues of cars with gears, and “smart” rubbish bins.
8/2/2019 • 41 minutes, 10 seconds
TGIF cooks up trouble
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, James O’Loghlin and Tommy Dean as they discuss Trump’s mini-me, the Masterchef exodus and the jobs of the future.
7/26/2019 • 43 minutes, 21 seconds
TGIF blasts off
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the moon landing, gender stereotypes and the dislike of “likes” on social media.
7/19/2019 • 46 minutes, 40 seconds
TGIF spends up big
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Shannon Byrne, Rebecca de Unamuno and Anthony Ackroyd as they discuss the Treasurer’s cash splash, the Blues’ victory and – via Rebecca’s Wheel of Death – Shakespeare’s little-known play about caviar.
7/12/2019 • 45 minutes, 49 seconds
TGIF builds a bridge (to Tasi)
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca de Unamuno, Subby Valentine and Tommy Dean as they discuss Jacqui Lambie’s success at horse-trading, Channel 7’s hash of Ash, and the rise of the “Shlouse”.
7/5/2019 • 42 minutes, 42 seconds
TGIF scrums down
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Mandy Nolan, Tommy Dean and Gary Eck as they talk about football, flirting and finance.
6/28/2019 • 43 minutes, 38 seconds
TGIF twitches the Quinoa Curtain
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jennifer Wong, Subby Valentine and Tahir as they chat to Jimmy Barnes and discuss the “unlosable” election.
5/24/2019 • 48 minutes, 8 seconds
TGIF flushes out the voters
On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Alice Fraser, Tommy Dean and Bridie Connell as they talk about election promises, defying gravity and the need to drink 200 bottles of wine.
5/17/2019 • 41 minutes, 48 seconds
TGIF's Motherhood Moment
On Thank God it's Friday Richard Glover is joined by Mandy Nolan, Tommy Dean and Tom Ballard as they talk Mums, men and Mullumbimby.
5/10/2019 • 44 minutes, 40 seconds
A literary outing for TGIF.
This week's TGIF rewrites the classics with a special broadcast from Sydney Writers Festival with Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Ange Lavoipierre.
5/3/2019 • 47 minutes, 40 seconds
TGIF books a berth at the birth
This week Richard is joined by Tommy Dean, Jeff Green and Tahir.
4/26/2019 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
TGIF elects to laugh
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Anthony Ackroyd and Tommy Dean as they talk about electric cars, Winx’s last race and the necessity of coffee.
4/12/2019 • 48 minutes, 8 seconds
TGIF muscles up.
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Colin Buchanan and James O’Loghlin as they discuss body-building, budgets and baristas. Oh, and a language warning: this episode contains some of the worst puns you’ll ever hear.
4/5/2019 • 46 minutes, 13 seconds
TGIF finds sauces close to One Nation.
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Rebecca de Unamuno, Mandy Nolan and Gary Eck as they discuss the revelations about One Nation, the perils of Brexit and whether the term “cyclist” should be banned.
3/29/2019 • 45 minutes, 9 seconds
TGIF finds Tayla-made inspiration.
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and sport reporter Shannon Bryne as they about election promises, Tayla Harris’s spirited defiance and the age in which we achieve adulthood.
3/22/2019 • 45 minutes, 40 seconds
TGIF strikes when the planet’s hot.
TGIF strikes when the planet’s hot.
3/15/2019 • 47 minutes, 3 seconds
I am TGIF, hear me roar
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Angela Lavoipierre and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss inflammable stadium seating, autosexuality and International Women’s Day.
3/8/2019 • 45 minutes, 53 seconds
TGIF - 1st March
TGIF finds the Lynx in this week’s news.
3/1/2019 • 43 minutes, 14 seconds
TGIF reaches for the stars
Richard Glover introduces an all-star edition of TGIF, with some of our famous visitors from over the years – including Tim Brooke-Taylor (from The Goodies), Hannah Gadsby, Jacki Weaver and PJ O’Rourke, alongside TGIF regulars such as Tommy Dean, Wendy Harmer, Lex Marinos and Subby Valentine.
2/22/2019 • 54 minutes, 59 seconds
TGIF 15th February, 2019
On this week’s Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Rebecca de Unamuno and Tommy Dean as they discuss love, walls and “geographic indicators”.
2/15/2019 • 49 minutes, 59 seconds
TGIF banks all prophets
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined this week by Kitty Flanagan, Jean Kittson and James O’Loghlin as they discuss the rally in bank stocks, nude dining and the rise of the “empathy suit”.
2/8/2019 • 47 minutes, 8 seconds
TGIF’s fan-boy moment
In the leadup to TGIF’s return next week, we get into the mood with three greats of British comedy. Here host Richard Glover talks to David Baddiel, Sarah Millican and Bill Bailey.
2/1/2019 • 55 minutes
TGIF looks both ways
Kicking off our TGIF feed for 2019, here’s our special from New Year’s Eve. Tommy Dean, Rebecca de Unamuno and Jean Kittson join host Richard Glover as they talk about the year past and the year ahead. Some top music, too, from Cass Eager.
1/25/2019 • 55 minutes
TGIF leaps from the sinking ship
On TGIF, we look back at 2018 with a special “best-of” edition in which Richard Glover is joined, at various points, by Colin Buchanan, Rebecca de Unamuno, Tommy Dean, Mandy Nolan, Gary Eck, Greta Lee Jackson, Wendy Harmer, Tom Gleeson and Tahir. Plus The Wharf Review. Plus a cameo appearances by the great Irish singer Mary Coghlin and her guitarist, the legendary Jimmy Smith.
12/7/2018 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
TGIF's crossbench just got crosser
On TGIF Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Rebecca De Unamuno as they talk about the bastard banks, Julia Banks and some udder issues.
11/30/2018 • 45 minutes, 59 seconds
TGIF tempers its sense of justice
On Thank God It’s Friday. Richard Glover is joined by Jennifer Wong, Ben Jenkins and Tommy Dean as they talk about the Banking Royal Commission, Trump’s A-plus self-rating and the need to polish the family silver.
11/23/2018 • 41 minutes, 37 seconds
TGIF asks for onions on top
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Tahir as they discuss King Trump, King Charles – and the debate over the correct construction of a sausage sandwich. Also featured: the cast of the Wharf Revue – Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe, Douglas Hansell and Rachael Beck.
11/16/2018 • 52 minutes, 30 seconds
TGIF enjoys a bogan pig-in-a-basket
On Thank God It’s Friday, host Richard Glover is joined by Zoe Coombs-Marr, Dan Ilic and Anthony Ackroyd as they get a mite less matey over the world’s most disgusting foods, some ghostly ex-PMs, and the prejudice faced by vegans.
11/2/2018 • 42 minutes
TGIF has a wheely good time.
This week Richard is joined by Jennifer Wong, Subby Valentine and Tommy Dean.
10/26/2018 • 42 minutes, 52 seconds
TGIF votes early and often.
On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Mandy Nolan, Gary Eck and Colin Buchanan.
10/19/2018 • 45 minutes, 52 seconds
TGIF tackles the objections and projections
On TGIF Richard Glover is joined by Gretel Killeen, Tommy Dean and Bridie Connell as they discuss Australia’s best billboards, geriatric fruit pickers and political persuasion, Tay-Tay style.
10/12/2018 • 42 minutes, 52 seconds
TGIF luxuriates, GST-free.
On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Anthony Ackroyd, Rebecca de Unamuno and Tommy Dean as they discuss the tampon tax, the ghosts of leaders past and the ant-eater who can’t eat ants.
10/5/2018 • 42 minutes, 55 seconds
TGIF parks in the chairman’s spot
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Rob Carlton, Tommy Dean and Ellen Briggs as they talk about the ABC’s “firestorm”, the banks and the perils of Lynx when worn by teenage boys.
9/28/2018 • 43 minutes, 11 seconds
TGIF on the pavs and the pav-nots
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss the PM’s pavlova-based defence of the strawberry industry, the maybe-discovery of the Endeavour, and the maybe-coming-out of Bert and Ernie.
9/21/2018 • 42 minutes, 1 second
TGIF is girt by songs, scandals and spoons
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss sitting for the national anthem, Turnbull’s Big Apple search for bad apples and the insurers who ensured the worst.
9/14/2018 • 42 minutes, 48 seconds
TGIF talks ScoMo, JoMil and BoWo.
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Subby Valentine and Tonightly’s Greta Lee Jackson, as they discuss the PM’s backtrack on retirement, John Millman’s magnificence, Bob Woodward’s new book – and lavatory rugs…
9/7/2018 • 45 minutes, 11 seconds
TGIF appoints envoys to the Nanny State
On Thank God it's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Bridie Connell and Tahir as they discuss envoys, au pairs and opportunities.
8/31/2018 • 45 minutes, 16 seconds
TGIF cleans up after the spill
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Jean Kittson, Rebecca de Unamuno and James Valentine as they appropriate some jerks – and welcome a new PM.
8/24/2018 • 45 minutes, 6 seconds
TGIF banks on black and white
On Thank God It's Friday Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Rebecca de Unamuno and Anthony Ackroyd as they discuss our Anning horribilis and Melbourne's fall from grace.
8/17/2018 • 51 minutes, 46 seconds
TGIF on Gas, Gizmos and Grants
On Thank God It’s Friday Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Gary Eck and Gretel Killeen as they discuss the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and other fishy matters.
8/10/2018 • 43 minutes, 2 seconds
TGIF on big Avo, big Trump and big Joy
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Bridie Connell, Tommy Dean and Subby Valentine as they discuss the cave rescue, the new 1.2 kilos avocados and the inflatable Donald floating above London.
7/13/2018 • 39 minutes, 46 seconds
TGIF with “Leyonhjelm, The Musical” and “Trump, the floating balloon”
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James Valentine (with a scene from a new musical), Tommy Dean and comedy duo Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs
7/6/2018 • 43 minutes, 20 seconds
TGIF on Tax, Tinder and Timmy Time
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Rebecca de Unamuno and Tahir as they talk about Bill Shorten’s taxing week, the Socceroo’s exit and the bagging of Colesworth.
6/29/2018 • 47 minutes, 26 seconds
TGIF on Babies, Budgets and Monsieur Bonaparte
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James O’Loghlin, Shannon Byrne and Tommy Dean as they talk about Jacinda Ardern’s baby, the state budget and the auction of a certain Frenchman’s hat.
6/22/2018 • 41 minutes, 1 second
TGIF is un-derwhelmed
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Gary Eck and Gretel Killeen as they discuss Trump’s deal with Kim Jong-un, Rebel’s pain-filled yell and the Powerhouse move.
6/15/2018 • 43 minutes, 43 seconds
TGIF finds its small horse
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by James Valentine, Anthony Ackroyd and Michael Hing as they discuss ute-nomics, the Blues victory and a revealing confession from the star of Poldark.
6/8/2018 • 46 minutes, 7 seconds
TGIF gets snagged on a low Barr
On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Richard Fidler and Tommy Dean as they discuss der-titles, British hardware chains, and universities who demand a “whole person”.
6/1/2018 • 45 minutes, 12 seconds
TGIF gets Livid to mark Vivid
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Greta Lee Jackson, Tommy Dean and Colin Buchanan to discuss 30-year-olds who won’t leave home, why people born in 1984 are bad to the bone, and the whole world being in a right royal state.
5/25/2018 • 44 minutes, 38 seconds
TGIF on Top Ryde, Top Royals and Top Rage-filled Roundabouts
On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tom Gleeson, Tommy Dean and Mandy Nolan – with a dog’s letter home from Clancy, some Lane Cove Hard Chat from Tom, Mandy’s medicine ball memories, and an excellent wedding gift from Tommy.
5/18/2018 • 44 minutes, 5 seconds
TGIF gets a paddywhacking
On Thank God It ’s Friday, Richard Glover was joined by Gary Eck, Rebecca de Unamuno and Tommy Dean. Irish musicians Mary Coughlan and Jimmy Smith added to the fun.
5/11/2018 • 52 minutes, 6 seconds
Thank God It's Friday - 4th of May
This week Richard is joined by Tommy Dean, Wendy Harmer and Jeff Green.
5/4/2018 • 42 minutes, 15 seconds
TGIF on Whispering Wabbits and Rejected Rubbish
On Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover was joined by Becky Lucas, Tommy Dean and Subby Valentine to discuss the Trump Whisperer and other issues of the week.
4/27/2018 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
TGIF on Death, Diamonds and Delayed Trains
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Gretel Killeen, Ben Jenkins and Tommy Dean as they talk about banks who charge the deceased, a light rail that’s off the rails and the science behind diamonds.
4/20/2018 • 45 minutes, 18 seconds
TGIF on Facebook, Flatulence and Fitting In
On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Rebecca de Unamuno and James Valentine as they discuss Zuckerberg's data-breach, an odoriferous case of workplace bullying and the difficulties of joining the in-crowd at school.
4/13/2018 • 38 minutes, 57 seconds
TGIF on banks, bras and has-beans
On Thank God it's Friday Richard Glover is joined by Josh Szeps, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as we discuss trade wars, Australian bankers and other horrors.
4/6/2018 • 49 minutes, 52 seconds
TGIF clicks “don’t like” on Facebook, the banks and backward knees.
On TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by James Valentine (with a musical News from Nowhere) plus James O’Loghlin, Zoe Coombs-Marr and Gary Eck as they create a follow-up to Sando and plot how to rewire President Trump.
3/23/2018 • 44 minutes, 29 seconds
TGIF sings “You’re the un that I want” and other classics.
On this week’s TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Subby Valentine as they talk about Trump’s new love affair with Kim Jong-un, the UK’s tensions with Russia and the claim that mothers lose a tooth with each child.
3/16/2018 • 44 minutes, 32 seconds
TGIF steels itself to consider Trump, Trivial Pursuit and why Aussie men are the best in the world.
On this week’s Thank God it’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Kitty Flanagan, Tommy Dean and Colin Buchanan – who evens offers a new song about you-know-who.
3/9/2018 • 41 minutes, 1 second
I am TGIF, hear me roar
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Angela Lavoipierre and Rebecca de Unamuno as they discuss inflammable stadium seating, autosexuality and International Women’s Day.
3/8/2018 • 45 minutes, 53 seconds
TGIF creeps into the weekend with some clones, countdowns and calls centres
On this week’s Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Gary Eck to discuss a somewhat creepy week in the news.
3/2/2018 • 43 minutes, 46 seconds
TGIF on Barnaby’s Bye-Bye and Bunning’s British Blowout
On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Rebecca de Unamuno and Anthony Ackroyd as they discuss the departure of the deputy PM, how to replace strippers at a funeral, and whether the Brits are right to hate D.I.Y.
2/23/2018 • 41 minutes, 36 seconds
TGIF on bedroom eyes, giant Musk sticks and the truth about Joseph Banks.
This week, Richard Glover is joined by Gretel Killeen, Gary Eck and James O’Loghlin as they mine the week for its usual haul of absurdities.
2/9/2018 • 43 minutes, 48 seconds
TGIF unlocks a cabinet or two and finds McMud on someone’s McFace.
TGIF experiences the humiliations of shopping for clothes. Oh and some leaking cabinets. And some McMud on a Minister’s McFace. Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno.
2/2/2018 • 41 minutes
TGIF New Year's Eve Special
In this special New Year's Eve edition of Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tahir, James O'Loghlin and Rebecca De Unamuno - talking about Donald Trump, dual citizens and holiday rentals.
12/31/2017 • 0
TGIF on regifting, body hair and the taste of platypus
In this week's Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tahir, James O'Loghlin and Rebecca De Unamuno - talking about the rules of regifting, same sex marriage and what stadiums really need
12/8/2017 • 43 minutes, 32 seconds
TGIF banks on chickens, childhood rebellions and people who are not quite Australian.
In this week’s Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Colin Buchanan – who brought out his guitar to consider the issue of who is and is not Australian.
12/1/2017 • 44 minutes, 56 seconds
Suupporting the “let-them-eat-cake” movement and questioning a ferry, ferry strange decision
Cake-eaters unite: this week’s TGIF talks about the same-sex marriage vote, the mighty Socceroos, and the McMistake when it comes to ferry names. Richard Glover is joined by Kitty Flanagan, Subby Valentine and Tommy Dean.
11/17/2017 • 43 minutes, 43 seconds
TGIF this week tackled the scourge of the yellow bikes, the duel over the duals, and the wonderfully dangerous playgrounds of the past.
TGIF tackles the duel of the duals and asks – after the Paradise Papers – who it is who's been working “pro-Bono”. Richard Glover is joined by Tom Ballard, Rebecca de Unamuno and Gretel Killeen – and the cast of The Wharf Review.
11/10/2017 • 52 minutes, 46 seconds
This week’s TGIF preferences The Rock over the roll, and captures some ire from the Irish.
This week’s TGIF preferences The Rock over the roll, and captures some ire from the Irish.
11/3/2017 • 44 minutes, 55 seconds
Duelling pollies, a weighty issue for Australian men and how to shock a millenial
A funny take on today's High Court decision and why don't many Aussie men realise they're fat? With Jean Kittson, Tommy Dean and Subby Valentine.
10/27/2017 • 43 minutes, 34 seconds
Sending some enraged tweets to the world’s authors, before moving to Mosman for some champers.
TGIF contemplates a bull in a China shop, a tool in an embassy and a TV network that doesn’t like dresses. Richard Glover is joined by James O’Loghlin, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno.
10/20/2017 • 42 minutes, 52 seconds
The silver lining in global warming, plus Trump’s IQ test and Australia explained.
Tony Abbott finds an unexpected positive in climate change, a presidential IQ test and Richard explains Australia to a German exchange student. With Wil Anderson, Tommy Dean and Tahir.
10/13/2017 • 47 minutes, 41 seconds
Penguins, poleaxed pollies and a profoundly problematic piece of wristband progress
A wristband that automatically transmits your thoughts? It’s one of the topics on this week’s TGIF – with Tommy Dean, Anthony Ackroyd and Gretel Killeen.
10/6/2017 • 45 minutes, 25 seconds
An undie-whelmed criminal, self-supplied gas and the second coming of Jesus. Oh, and Aled Jones pays a visit.
Richard is joined by Tommy Dean, Shannon Byrne and Subby Valentine where special musical guest Aled Jones explains what it’s like to sing a duet with your 15-year-old self. Also, Jesus and Houdini are compared and some cruel fun is had at the expense of criminals, gas exporters and politicians.
9/29/2017 • 48 minutes, 52 seconds
TGIF decodes God’s sky-writing, King Jong-un’s intentions and the kiss in its various forms.
We meet the farmers of the suburbs, ponder the mind of Kim Jong-un and discuss the differences between a French, Scottish and Australian kiss. With Tommy Dean, Sallie Don and Gary Eck.
9/22/2017 • 43 minutes, 19 seconds
Fluffy the shark, go-faster mobility scooters and a legendary Wheel of Death
Fluffy the shark does Manly, the scourge of the mobility scooter and a legendary Wheel of Death. An incredibly funny TGIF with Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Rebecca de Unamuno.
9/15/2017 • 44 minutes, 22 seconds
TGIF - 8th September 2017
On this week’s TGIF, bacon hogged the limelight, alongside vicious swans, home schooling and the postal vote. With Tommy Dean, Jennifer Wong and James O’Loghlin.
9/8/2017 • 42 minutes, 15 seconds
TGIF tackles Fat Boy Kim, Father’s Day and boys in Fabulous Frocks.
Starting with a soppy News from Nowhere about fatherhood, then engaging with the horrors of North Korea, the terrors of Bill Shorten’s socialist transformation and whether it’s OK for a boy to wear a dress to school. Richard Glover is joined by Jean Kittson, Rob Carlton and Subby Valentine.
9/1/2017 • 40 minutes
The world of Baaarnaby, balls and blokes who marry bridges.
TGIF tackles the world the world of Baaarnaby’s citizenship high-bar, blokes who marry bridges, and balls - both decorative and noisy. With Anthony Ackroyd, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong
8/25/2017 • 44 minutes, 10 seconds
TGIF 18th August
This week Richard is joined by Gretel Killeen, Tommy Dean and Gary Eck.
8/18/2017 • 41 minutes, 19 seconds
TGIF 11th August 2017
This week Richard is joined by Tahir, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean.
8/11/2017 • 41 minutes, 34 seconds
TGIF 4th August
This week Richard is joined by Wendy Harmer, Gary Eck and Mikey Robins
8/4/2017 • 47 minutes, 9 seconds