Josh Earl (comedian)

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Josh Earl
Born (1981-06-26) 26 June 1981 (age 42)
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
Occupation(s)Comedian, television and radio presenter, musician
SpouseMarried
Children2

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]

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Career

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

Personal life

Earl is married and has two children. [2]

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