Quickie | Shaun Bitten By Spider!
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In this lively episode of Nathan, Nat & Shaun, the hosts welcome comedian Angela Carlson to discuss her upcoming tour and her wildly entertaining show, 'Fatty on a Yacht.' The conversation begins with a playful roast of Angela’s meteoric rise from small venues to headlining RAC Arena in Perth, with the hosts joking about her becoming a 'slumlord' and her legendary stage presence. The core of the episode centers on Angela’s accidental trip aboard a super yacht, which became the inspiration for her new show. She recounts arriving in fishing gear and a life jacket she water-blasted to remove mold, only to discover she was on a luxury vessel with a hot tub, library, and jet ski—leading to a hilarious culture clash. The hosts marvel at how quickly she turned the experience into comedy material, texting her manager mid-yacht trip to secure the show’s title. The episode also touches on her love for New Zealand, her disdain for Australia’s climate and 'feral people,' and her refusal to move to Hollywood despite her fame. The tone is light, irreverent, and full of affectionate banter, celebrating Angela’s authenticity and comedic genius.
Turn unexpected life experiences into comedy gold—Angela’s super yacht trip became her entire new show.
Authenticity is comedy’s superpower: her fishing gear and life jacket became iconic symbols of her 'lesbian bogan' persona.
Comedy thrives on contrast: the clash between her working-class prep and the yacht’s luxury created instant material.
Never underestimate the power of a great title: 'Fatty on a Yacht' is both absurd and instantly memorable.
Stay true to your roots: Angela proudly refuses to move to Hollywood, choosing West Auckland over fame elsewhere.
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Opening Roast & Tour Announcement
“You're doing so well because I remember a time where I was playing bigger venues than you. It was a long time ago and now you're playing arenas and stadiums.”
The Super Yacht Revelation
“I looked at them and it's like, oh, they dress like they're going to Melbourne Cup. What happened?”
Comedy from Culture Clash
“I immediately texted my manager, I go, next year's show's called Fatty on a Yacht. Done.”
Personal Identity & Comedy Roots
Angela defends her identity as a 'lesbian bogan,' shares her love for fishing clothes and DIY hair dye, and jokes about her refusal to move to Hollywood.
Closing Praise & Ticket Push
The hosts end with heartfelt praise for Angela, reaffirming her status as a comedy powerhouse and urging fans to grab tickets for her RAC Arena show.
“I immediately texted my manager, I go, next year's show's called Fatty on a Yacht. Done.”
“I even went in the hot tub in that life jacket. It's essentially a Melissa McCarthy character.”
“I looked at them and it's like, oh, they dress like they're going to Melbourne Cup. What happened?”
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Angela Carlson
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Nathan
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Nat
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Shaun
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Fatty on a Yacht
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New Zealand
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RAC Arena
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Australia
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Joel
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Livenation.com.au
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