Tom Cashman (comedian)

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Tom Cashman
Birth nameThomas James Cashman
Born (1989-09-14) 14 September 1989 (age 34)
Sydney
Mediumcomedy, television, podcasting, TikTok
NationalityAustralian

Thomas James Cashman [1] (born 14 September 1989) [2] is an Australian stand-up comedian and writer. [3] In 2022, he posted videos on TikTok about his request for a landlord reference (a reference from a prospective landlord, written by a previous tenant of theirs). In 2023, he was a co-host of the Australian version of television series Taskmaster. [4] [5]

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Career

Cashman has appeared as a regular host on The Project , [6] and has guested on The Hundred with Andy Lee , Question Everything , Celebrity Letters & Numbers , and Tonightly with Tom Ballard . [3] Cashman was also on the writing team for Planet America , Tonightly with Tom Ballard ., [3] and ABC's Win the Week . [3] In April 2020, Cashman began hosting The Good Stuff podcast, alongside fellow comic Sam Taunton. [7]

In 2022, Cashman began presenting a regular segment on Triple J. [3] Also in 2022, Cashman began the show "All Comedians Are Beautiful" (ACAB) with his The Good Stuff co-host Sam Taunton. [8] This weekly performance in the Sydney suburb of Chippendale began as a trial run for the comics' individual shows, and then developed into the duo compéring for a variety of other comedians. [8] Cashman's shows include Good (2018), [9] XYZ (2019) [10] and Graphs (2022). [11]

In February 2023, Taskmaster Australia began airing on Network 10, with Cashman in the role of the Taskmaster's assistant. [4]

Landlord reference saga

During Sydney's second lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cashman began making videos on the popular social media app TikTok, with his 'landlord reference saga' gaining particular traction. [5] In these videos, Cashman asked a prospective landlord for a reference written by a previous tenant, and shared their response. [12] In addition to garnering millions of views, [13] these videos inspired ACT politician Michael Pettersson to introduce a motion to the ACT Legislative Assembly which would allow renters to ask for references from prospective landlords. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "Neighbour's 'absolutely deranged' note after cleaners' rubbish disposal decision". 7NEWS. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  2. ↑ Cashman, Tom [@_tomcashman] (14 September 2015). ".@LiberalAus could we postpone the "spill"? It's my birthday today, you see. I'm turning 26 :)" (Tweet). Retrieved 7 February 2023– via Twitter.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Tom Cashman". Jubilee Street Management. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  4. 1 2 Cain, Sian (1 February 2023). "Taskmaster comes to Australia: 'I am better than Greg Davies – make that the headline!'". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  5. 1 2 Comedian Tom Cashman Tells Us How His Mission To Reform Renting Is Going , retrieved 12 March 2023
  6. ↑ "The Project – 16 Dec 2022". 10 play. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  7. ↑ Development, PodBean. "The Good Stuff | a podcast by Tom Cashman and Sam Taunton". thegoodstufftomsam.podbean.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  8. 1 2 "all comedians are beautiful". Eventbrite. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  9. ↑ Langenberg, Adam (2 March 2018). "Adelaide Fringe 2018: Good". The Advertiser. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  10. ↑ "Tom Cashman – XYZ". Edinburgh Festival. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  11. ↑ Bennett, Steve. "Tom Cashman: Graphs : Reviews 2022 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  12. ↑ "A TikToker Asked A Landlord For References From Former Tenants & They Deleted His Application". PEDESTRIAN.TV. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  13. ↑ "Tom Cashman – Interview about Landlord References on New... | By Tom Cashman | Interview about Landlord References on New Zealand TV 😂". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  14. ↑ "Aussie comedian who asked for landlord reference inspires new rental rights motion | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.


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