
Australia’s most exciting queer comedy duo: Mel & Sam host their brand new podcast: RATBAG. Join them as these besties and also quasi-reformed-theatre-kids host weekly episodes every Monday and Thursday. With everything from unpacking conspiracies, to riffing on their always-open-always-caring-about-you hotline, it’s vital this podcast is in your weekly listening rotation. In this pod, Mel & Sam b... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 112 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

In today’s episode Sam brings an ancient artifact along to the studio for Show & Tell, also known as the Primary School Self Portrait Tea Towel.
A listener then asks Mel & Sam for advice when it comes to auditioning, and from camera set up to picki... more
Hello rats it’s time for another Ratfood and this week Mel is taking us right back to the 200 seater high school lecture theatre… yes we are chatting !!The Musicals We Did In High School!!
From the productions that should not be done in High School ... more
Hello rats and welcome to another episode of Ratbag!
In today’s episode Mel unleashes the ultimate ranking of the Arnott’s Assorted Creams and this segment, to our surprise, unlocks an Oreo conspiracy and a horrible realisation about Teddy Bear Bis... more
Guys. Nobody panic. But simply EVERYTHING has changed. Samantha Andrew attended the DOG LOVERS FESTIVAL and loved every. Single. Second of it !!!
Love makes you do crazy things, and in today’s ep Sammy tells us all about her weekend at the dog festi... more
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I realised I hadn’t ever rated this pod but I shout it out all the time on Instagram lmao and in my real life. These legends are LEGENDS. Keep pod-ding angels because I have listened to it religiously and it’s gold.
Legs, legs, legs!
Beautiful souls and hilarious humans! Everytime I listen to the podcast it always make me so happy and laugh lots with all their gorgeous singing, deep chats, random and awesome tangents! I love the deep connection and love they have for eachother 🤗💙
If those two boomer Muppets in the balcony studied musical theatre, got bangs and went to therapy.
These two can talk about literally anything and make it funny
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The content revolves around humor and personal storytelling, primarily by the hosts, Mel and Sam, who are characterized as a vibrant queer comedy duo. They engage in lively discussions mixing nostalgia with contemporary culture, reflecting on their experiences as theater performers while inviting listeners into their quirky perspectives on everyday topics. The episodes vary between absurd ranking challenges and reflective conversations about personal anecdotes, including relationships, identity, and representations in media. Notably, they combine light-hearted humor with meaningful commentary on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community, making for a rich listening experience that blends laughter with depth.
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Ratbag with Mel & Sam launched a year ago and published 112 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Kaite Head
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5. Tom Zahari
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