Josh Earl

Josh Earl (born 26 June 1981, in Burnie, Tasmania) 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 comeback version of the ABC's musical quiz show Spicks and Specks that ran from 5 February to 19 December 2014.[3][4]

For the English footballer, see Josh Earl (footballer).

Josh Earl
Born (1981-06-26) 26 June 1981
Burnie, Australia
Occupationcomedian, television and radio presenter, musician
Spouse(s)Married
Children2

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
  • Perth Fringe Festival 2012 – Best Comedy [10]

Personal life

Earl is married and has 2 kids.[2]

gollark: You see, by using a simple "zero knowledge proof", you can commit to a particular choice of rock, paper or scissors *without* revealing the choice. Cool, right?
gollark: We're using cryptography to securely validate our... throws, I suppose.
gollark: Yes.
gollark: ... yes.
gollark: Well, you know how rock/paper/scissors (game) exists?

References
  1. Healey, Madeline (29 March 2013). "Regent comedian Josh Earl uses iconic cake book as material for show". Herald Sun. News Ltd. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  2. Slattery, Annette (7 April 2012). "Josh Earl is XXX". Squirrelomedy.com. Squirrel Comedy. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  3. "Spicks and Specks". ABC TV. ABC. 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  4. Ellis, Scott (11 November 2013). "Spicks and Specks is back". Herald Sun. News Ltd. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  5. Condry, Claire (20 February 2013). "Josh Earl is a Librarian". Australian Stage. Australian Stage Online. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  6. "Josh Earl". Three Triple R. Triple R Broadcasters Ltd. 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  7. "Recap: Your Gen, March 14th 2012". Shaun Micallef Online!. Shaun Micallef Online!. 22 March 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  8. "Special Guests: Season 3 Josh Earl". ABC TV. ABC. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  9. "TV host gig for Burnie comic". The Advocate. Fairfax Regional Media. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  10. Whiteley, Cameron. "Stand-up comedian brings his act to Burnie". The Advocate. Fairfax Regional Media. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
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