2024

Do Not Watch This Show

Head Writer

Developing story ideas and writing scripts for a 12 part children’s animated TV series (airing in 2025) based on ANDY LEE’S popular series of kid’s books ‘DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK’ https://if.com.au/abc-announces-four-new-childrens-programs/

Lingopont Educational

Language School

Creator & Writer

Developing story ideas and characters and writing scripts for Avanti Tutta #2. The second in a series of Italian language books for children. Information on the first book I helped develop and write can be found here. https://lingopont.com/publications/avanti-tutta/

2023

Silver Lining

Advertising Agency

Writer

Writing short scripts for Cotton On Life Changer sock puppet Campaign

Thousand Words Productions

Independent TV Production Company

Writer

Developing and writing a half hour sit-com pilot entitled ‘Newstar News’, currently under consideration by several networks.

Jack Levi (aka Elliot Goblet)

Corporate Entertainer, Stand Up Comedian and Independent Producer

Writer, Animator Editor

Writing and animating several corporate sales videos featuring ‘Mr.Goblet’, a cartoon character I designed based on Jack aka Elliot Goblet.

The Change One Letter Book of Movies

Book concept co-developed with writer Michael Ward

Artist, Designer, Illustrator

Illustraiting a book idea written by Michael Ward in which one letter is changed in a film title to create a whole new film. Currently under consideration by book publishers.

Lingopont Educational

Language School

Content Creator & Scriptwriter

Developing and writing stories and characters for Italian language books, animation, and online videos. lingopont.com

The Christian O’Connell Show (Gold 104.3)

Aus Radio Network

Writer

Writing topical jokes and creating segment ideas for Christian’s breakfast radio show every weekday morning (Since 2019)

2022

Silver Lining

Advertising Agency

Animator

Doing It Tough – Suicide Prevention Campain.

Spicks & Specks – 10x Episodes

Panel music comedy quiz show

(ABC)

Head Writer

Developing game ideas, writing jokes and questions for the host, running writer’s meetings, finalising and preparing scripts for autocue and overseeing other writer’s submissions.

Maze Productions

Video Production Company

Animator

Animating YouTube promotional video for Renowden Real Estate featuring comedian Elliot Goblet.

The Christian O’Connell Show (Gold 104.3)

Aus Radio Network

Writer

Writing topical jokes and creating segment ideas for Christian’s breakfast radio show every weekday morning (Since 2019)

Lingopont Educational

Language School

Content Creator & Scriptwriter

Developing and writing stories and characters for Italian language books, animation, and online videos. lingopont.com

Founded Matsen Creative Copywriting & Content

Copywriting Company

Creator, Founder, Copywriter

A business I established to create copy and content. Clients include Canadian company Seven Summits Snacks, Instrumec, Loops of Learning and Lingopont.

Created Grownnup Magazine

Satirical online magazine

Creator, Writer, Editor

Creating, writing, designing and building the site using WordPress and the Elementor page building program. grownnup.com

2021

The Weakest Link

Quiz show hosted by Magda Szubanski

(9 Network)

Writer

Writing jokes based on questions and contestant reactions and answers.

The Christian O’Connell Show (Gold 104.3)

Aus Radio Network

Writer

Writing topical jokes and creating segment ideas for Christian’s breakfast radio show every weekday morning (Since 2019)

Lingopont Educational

Language School

Content Creator & Scriptwriter

Developing and writing stories and characters for Italian language books, animation, and online videos. lingopont.com

2020

Spicks & Specks – 10x Episodes

Panel music comedy quiz show

(ABC)

Head Writer

Developing game ideas, writing jokes and questions for the host, running writer’s meetings, finalising and preparing scripts for autocue and overseeing other writers submissions.

Kinne Tonight – Series 2

Sketch comedy series

(10 Network)

Writer

Writing sketches & jokes.

Ray & Jason’s Variety 10 Minutes

Regular YouTube series

(rayandjason.net/ YouTube)

Writer, Presenter

Writing, producing and presenting a weekly 10 minute YouTube video, uploading it and promoting it via social media including Twitter, Insta, Tik-Tok and the Ray & Jason website.

The Christian O’Connell Show (Gold 104.3)

Aus Radio Network

Writer

Writing topical jokes and creating segment ideas for Christian’s breakfast radio show every weekday morning

2019

The Christian O’Connell Show (Gold 104.3)

Aus Radio Network

Writer

Writing topical jokes and creating segment ideas for Christian’s breakfast radio show every weekday morning

Mission Brown

Short film script

(Lisa Defazio Productions)

Written by

A short dark comedy film script based on an idea by Lisa Defazio.

(This script received the award for best international screenplay at the Atlanta Women’s Film Festival 2020)

Spicks & Specks Decade Specials

4x Episodes

Panel music comedy quiz show

(ABC)

Head Writer

Developing game ideas, writing jokes and questions for the host, running writers meetings, finalising and preparing scripts for autocue and overseeing other writers submissions.

Lingopont Educational

Language School

You-Tube educational comedy series teaching Italian to beginners

(Lingopont Educational)

Content Creator & Scriptwriter

Brainstorming, developing ideas and writing scripts for 2 seasons of a narrative comedy series that teaches Italian to beginners. Here

lingopont.com

Night Talkers Podcast

Weekly podcast

(rayandjason.net, Apple Podcasts)

Writer, Presenter

Writing, producing, presenting and editing a 20 minute podcast, uploading it and promoting it via social media including Twitter, Insta, Tik-Tok and the Ray & Jason website.

Kinne Tonight – Series 1

Sketch comedy series

(10 Network)

Writer

Writing sketches & jokes.

2018

Show Me The Movie – Series 2

Panel movie comedy quiz show

(10 Network)

Writer

Brainstorming & developing game ideas and writing jokes for host and celebrity contestants.

True Story with Hamish & Andy – Series 2

Narrative comedy series

(Radio Karate)

Actor

Car passenger.

Pointless

Nightly game show

(10 Network)

Question Writer

Researching and writing questions.

Spicks & Specks Reunion

Panel music comedy quiz show

(ABC)

Writer

Developing game ideas, writing jokes and questions for host, running writers meetings, finalising and preparing scripts for autocue and overseeing other writers submissions.

Tonightly with Tom Ballard

Satirical surrent affairs series

(ABC)

Writer

Writing topical monologue jokes and sketches.

Show Me The Movie – Series 1

Panel movie comedy quiz show

(10 Network)

Writer

Developing game ideas and writing jokes for host and celebrity contestants.

Hughsey We Have a Problem

Comedy celebrity panel show

(Screentime 10 Network)

Writer, Seg Ideas

Developing segment ideas and writing jokes for host and guest celebrities.

True Story with Hamish & Andy Series 2

Narrative comedy series

(Radio Karate 9 Network)

Writer

Viewing Hamish & Andy’s filmed interview with story teller, condensing story into half hour episode and writing 1st draft of filmed scenes. Writing subsequent drafts according to producer notes.

2017

Larry The Wonderpup

Kid’s ½ hour narrative series

(The Chocolate Liberation Front 7TWO)

Writer

Developing stories & writing outlines. Writing 1st draft and subsequent drafts following producer notes.

When TV Was Awesome

Clip based comedy series

(ABC iView)

Writer, Editor

Researching old ABC footage to be re-voiced for comic effect. Writing 1st draft based on footage and doing a rough edit of found footage on Adobe Premiere. Performing various voices on final edit.

Ask The Doctor – Seies 1

Medical documentary series

(ABC)

Writer

Researching and developing segments, writing scripts and inserting jokes where needed.

Behave Yourself

Panel quiz show

(7 Network)

Writer, Script Editor

Researching and developing game and segment ideas, writing jokes for host and guest celebrities, finalising and preparing script for autocue.

2016

True Story with Hamish & Andy – Series 1

Narrative comedy series

(Radio Karate 9 Network)

Writer

Viewing Hamish & Andy’s filmed interview with story teller, condensing story into half hour episode and writing 1st draft of filmed scenes. Writing subsequent drafts according to producer notes.

You’re Skitting Me – Series 3

Children’s sketch series

(ABC 3)

Head Writer

Developing character and sketch ideas, coordinating submissions from external writers and editing final scripts. Attending production meetings to answer questions on casting, props, costumes and locations.

You’re Skitting Me – Series 3

Children’s sketch series

(ABC 3)

Animation Director

Developing animated characters and sketches, and writing scripts. Directing voice actors while recording dialogue. Drawing characters, animating sketches with Toon Boom Harmony, coordinating other animators and exporting for final sound and vision edits by CJZ.

2014 – 2016

Family Feud

Nightly game show hosted by Grant Denyer

(10 Network)

Host Writer, Contestant Producer, Question Writer, Script Editor

Talking to families and working up their on-air stories.

Working closely with host to develop jokes and chat based on contestant stories.

Preparing script for autocue and feeding host lines via coms during the record. Shooting 5 shows per night.

Writing questions.

Australian Film Television & Radio School

Lecturer – 3 Day Sketch Comedy Writing Course

Teaching 12 to 14 year old students how to write, shoot and edit a short sketch over a 3 day period. Including: how to use the Celtex screenwriting program, how to stage, light and shoot their sketches and how to edit them on Adobe Premiere.

This Week Live

Topical satirical panel sketch series

(10 Network)

Head Writer

Coordinating a room of writers and overseeing meetings to develop topical jokes and sketches. Attending production meetings and running through script with lawyers. Finalising and preparing script for autocue.

2013

You’re Skitting Me – Series 2

Kid’s sketch series

(ABC 3)

Head Writer

Developing character and sketch ideas, coordinating submissions from external writers and editing final scripts. Attending production meetings to answer questions on casting, props, costumes and locations.

You’re Skitting Me – Series 2

Kid’s sketch series

(ABC 3)

Animator

Developing animated characters and sketches, and writing scripts. Directing voice actors while recording dialogue. Drawing characters, animating sketches with Toon Boom Harmony, coordinating other animators and exporting for final sound and vision edits by CJZ.

2011-2012

Problems with Sam Simmons

4x30mins Narrative/ Sketch Series (ABC)

Writer

Writing and developing characters, storylines and sketches.

Adam Hills in Gordon

Street Tonight

Talk and sketch series involving audience stories & celebrity guests (ABC)

Head Writer

Researching audience surveys and developing segments and sketches based on their stories.

Coordinating a room of writers and segment producers and overseeing meetings to develop jokes and sketches based on stories.

Working closely with host developing jokes and guest interviews.

Attending production meetings, finalising and preparing script for autocue.

2011

You’re Skitting Me – Series 1

Kid’s sketch series

ABC 3

Head Writer

Developing character and sketch ideas, coordinating submissions from external writers and editing final scripts. Attending production meetings to answer questions on casting, props, costumes and locations.

You’re Skitting Me – Series 1

Kid’s sketch series

(ABC 3)

Animator

Developing animated characters and sketches, and writing scripts. Directing voice actors while recording dialogue. Drawing characters, animating sketches with Toon Boom Harmony, coordinating other animators and exporting for final sound and vision edits by CJZ.

2010

The Johnny Cant Function

Comedy web series

(YouTube)

Producer, Director, Editor

Directing, producing, filming and editing sketches written and performed by Jason Marion.

2009-2011

Spicks & Specks

Panel music comedy quiz show

(ABC)

Writer

Writing jokes and developing segments.

2006

Real Stories with Hamish & Andy

Narrative mocumentary series

(Roving 10 Network)

Writer

Developing characters and stories, writing 1st drafts of episodes.

2005-2009

Rove Live/ Rove

Talk variety topical sketch

(Roving 10 Network)

Head Writer

Coordinating a room of writers and overseeing meetings to develop topical jokes and sketches. Finalising and preparing script for autocue. (Approximately 40x1hr episodes per year).

2004

The Brian Munich Radio Show Radio sketch show

(Triple R)

Presenter/ Writer

Presenting and panel operating a 2-hour live, Sunday afternoon radio program.

Writing, recording and editing audio sketches for broadcast.

Kath & Kim S3

Narrative series

(ABC)

Actor

Several scenes playing Brett’s work colleague.

Hamish & Andy

Sketch series

(7 Network)

Writer/ Co-Producer

Part of the writing, producing team developing topical jokes and sketches.

2003

Nova 100 Summer Breakfast Show 

Four week fill in for Hughesy & Kate

(Nova 100fm)

Presenter

One half of on air duo with Meshel Laurie presenting a 3-hour breakfast radio show x 3 weeks.

Writing and performing sketches to be aired on the show.

Sunday Bloody Sunday

Weekly radio show

(Nova 100fm)

Presenter

One half of on air duo with Meshel Laurie presenting a weekly 3-hour afternoon radio show x 4 weeks.

Writing and performing sketches to be aired on the show.

Comedy Inc.

Sketch series   

(9 Network)

Writer

Writing topical and generic sketches for 1 hour weekly sketch show.

Brian Munich & Friends – Pop Goes the Eyeball

(Live MICF Show)

Writer/ Performer/ Producer

Developing, writing, producing then performing a live show 6 nights a week for 4 weeks at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

2002-2003

The Hughesy, Kate & Dave Breakfast Show

Daily breakfast radio show        

(Nova 100fm)

Writer, OB Presenter

Writing sketches & imaging

Presenter of live on-air crosses.

Brian Munich & Friends – Lord of the Ringos

(Live MICF Show)

Co-Creator, Writer, Producer, Performer

Developing, writing, producing then performing a live show 6 nights a week for 4 weeks at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

2001

The Big Schmooze

Talk, variety, sketch

(thecomedychannel)

Writer/Performer

Part of the writing and performing team developing topical jokes and sketches.

Brian Munich & Friends

(Live MICF Show)

Developing, writing, producing then performing a live show 6 nights a week for 4 weeks at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

(Winner ‘Age Critic’s Award’ and MICF ‘Award for Best Show.’)

Russell Gilbert Was Here

Sketch series

(9 Network)

Writer, Performer

Part of the writing and performing team developing jokes and sketches.

2000

Russell Gilbert Live

Live Weekly Variety, Sketch show

(9 Network)

Writer, Performer

Part of the writing and performing team developing topical jokes, sketches and segments.

Brian Munich & Friends 

Sketch series

(Channel 31/ YouTube)

Writer, Producer, Performer,

Camera, Editor

Developing, writing and performing sketches then editing the program for air.

(In 2012 I recut and remastered the series for YouTube)

1998

The Big News & The Late Report Topical sketch series

(7 Network)

Writer

Part of the writing team developing topical jokes, sketches and segments.

Boob & the Pigman Go to Mexico

(Live MICF Show)

Co-Creator, Writer, Producer, Performer

Developing, writing, producing then performing this live show 6 nights a week for 4 weeks at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Totally Full Frontal

Sketch Series  

(10 Network)

Writer

Part of the writing team developing jokes and sketches.

Talking Fluff

(Live MICF Show)

Co-Creator, Writer, Producer, Performer

IMT

Talk, variety, sketch

(9 Network)

Writer

Part of the writing team developing jokes and sketches.

Full Frontal

Sketch series

(7 Network)

Writer

Part of the writing team developing jokes and sketches.