
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 | 126 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

Hey rats!! Welcome to another Ratbag episode. In today’s episode we begin with the near impossible game where Mel tests Sam to see if she can tell the difference between a text from Sam, or from Mel’s girlfriend Sara. Our hotline asks the question 'w... more
Hiiii cutie pies!!
Happy Ratfood day to one to all. Hope ya ready for a lil nibbleeee on some silly silly stories in this giggly, giggly ep because we have packed them IN today.
We open the ep unpacking Lucy’s cruise romance (can’t beLIEVE we misse... more
Well hello there bbys! Thanks for joining us again!
In today's episode Sam gets inspired by Tyra Banks' recent Hot Ice Cream venture which encourages a conversation around inventions and the ones we need, and really do not need. Our hotline asks us ... more
Can’t believe we’re here you guys. We’ve arrived. It’s 2026, and we PERSONALLY couldn’t be more thrilled to see you all here! Thank you so much for joining us over the past year - we can’t wait for another lap round the sun with us in your ear holes ... 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 126 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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Recent guests on Ratbag with Mel & Sam include:
1. Dr. Esmé Louise James
2. Ollie Ayres
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5. Leigh Lule
6. Tom Zahari
7. Milo Hartill
8. Olga Koch
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