Tony Martin’s SIZZLETOWN

Sir Ian McKellen and the late Truman Capote have plenty to say, The Hater is back way too soon, and Tony foolishly attempts to call Centrelink. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Barry Football has an explanation, The Pikelet Man has Dog’s measure, Reg Tankwater has a new vendetta, and Dave Clacton has a new room. Plus, the most famous man in Humpty Doo! Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Another year of often incoherent talkback kicks off with Dion, Patrick Paget, Cratog Carabasirica, The Hater and Jason Statham. Plus we preview a new Zack Snyder project. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

WARNING: Actual SIZZLETOWN returns next month. This is another ‘unplugged’ episode with no callers, just Tony recalling every movie he saw in 1986, playing an old sketch, and reading his story ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The 2023 season finale, with Reg Tankwater, Shane [REDACTED], Patrick Paget, Cratog Carabasirica, Lorna Palethorpe, Harold Bitumen, Crackers & the Tugboat and a certain deceased filmmaker. Plus Pete Smith, Davey Lane, and as always, too many songs! Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Pikelet Man doesn’t understand daylight saving, Colin Holcroft has been cleaned out, and Tony has some exclusive outtakes from the Beatles ‘Get Back’ documentary. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dave Clacton addresses current comedy controversies, Lorna Palethorpe has more examples of ‘shrinkflation’, Peter Meager is working for a robot, and a particularly angry caller is destroying all his John Farnham albums. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Clive Howlett has a new start-up, Cratog Carabasirica has failed his citizenship test, and things are heating up in Henri Szeps’s street. Oh, and still no stickers! Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Barry Football is still apologising, Fisher Stevens is anti-corruption, The Hater is unable to order a drink, and Jason Statham is once again grilled by Dion. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Pikelet Man has too many ideas, Colin Holcroft has too many bins, Simon Haight reports a murder, and celebrated filmmaker William Friedkin recalls his biggest disaster. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Regulars callers Dion and Reg Tankwater are back, legendary producer Robert Evans speaks from beyond the grave, and the show is given an AI assist. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Niles Nyquist is mildly anarchic, gagman Ray is comedically misguided, Guthrie Runter is most inconvenient, and Dave Clacton is comparatively highbrow. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Pikelet Man has ‘bottom issues’, Shane [REDACTED] is still worried about the moon, Patrick Paget is still ‘peacocking’, and Giles Baratheon goes in hard for physical media.   Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion is frozen out, Matt has montage mania, several neighbours of celebrities aren’t happy, and a quiz segment goes right off the rails. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Clive Howlett, Cratog Carabasirica, The Hater and a bevy of first-time callers kick off another year of often confusing talkback, with an ‘iconic guest host’, and a most informative song. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

WARNING: Proper SIZZLETOWN returns next month. This is one of those ‘unplugged’ episodes with no callers, just Tony recalling every movie he saw in 1985, and taking you behind the scenes to see how the SIZZLETOWN sausage is made. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

It’s the 2022 season finale, with Dion, Colin Holcroft, The Pikelet Man, Jason Statham, Cratog Carabasirica, Shane [REDACTED], Crackers & the Tugboat, Reg Tankwater and Dave Clacton. Plus Pete Smith and Davey Lane, and perhaps too many songs. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Niles Nyquist uncovers a cheating scandal, Matt is quick on the beep, and master filmmaker William Friedkin shares another incredible story from his remarkable career. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dick Roundabout tries to unload his offspring, Patrick Paget ‘can’t stop rockin’ to the beat’, and the show is menaced by a demon from a parallel dimension. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion is bursting with new ideas, Tony is pranked by a rival show, the Hater goes to the theatre, and former Prime Minister John Howard confronts his past. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Shane [REDACTED] points a finger at the moon, Giles Baratheon and Jeff Goldblum have opinions about the new ‘Thor’, and Tony is up for the Miles Franklin even though it’s already been announced. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dave Clacton faces cancellation, The Pikelet Man holds the fort, Patrick Paget moves to Pukekohe, and Barry Football makes multiple apologies. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Colin Holcroft is on shaky ground, Cargo Shorts Man fails to restore his reputation, a former US president calls in (no, not that one) and there’s a preview of our new Broadway musical. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Shane [REDACTED] wants to fake his own death, Herb Twentyman has seen ‘Byron Baes’, a man in cargo shorts takes issue with the internet, and there’s another misleading song. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Hater is angrier than ever, The Pikelet Man faces new enemies, Harold Bitumen may be a millionaire, and Dion questions The Batman’s credentials. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Reg Tankwater has a word with himself, Niles Nyquist undergoes an intimate procedure, and Simon Haight seeks the April sun in Warringah. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dave Clacton rings in the new year, Clive Howlett has a new podcast idea, Tony has found a rare movie trailer, and Ron Pudding takes us out with a contentious song. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

WARNING: Not a proper episode of SIZZLETOWN, which returns next month. No callers, just Tony recalling every movie he saw in 1984, and reading something called ‘Language Most Foul’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

SIZZLETOWN returns to Podworx for the 2021 season finale, with Dion, The Pikelet Man, David Lynch, Reg Tankwater, Shane [REDACTED] and a raft of callers from the past. Plus Pete Smith and Davey Lane, and at least one song. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Hater was unimpressed by our 50th episode, publishing guru Peter Meager has a proposal for Tony, and a first-time caller has news of a fake vaccine passport scam. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion, Dave Clacton, Reg Tankwater, Shane [REDACTED], Niles Nyquist, Jason Statham and The Pikelet Man are all in attendance for the jam-packed fiftieth episode. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Colin Holcroft is vaccine-hesitant, Barry Football apologises for his racist attack on Tony, and Jeff Goldblum recalls his last appearance on Australian TV. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Shane [REDACTED] has a theory about the mouse plague, The Pikelet Man launches a ‘strategic attack’, and Tony catches up with conservative commentator Simon Haight. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dave Clacton proves that Covid can’t kill comedy, Reg Tankwater is angry about triangles, and legendary film director William Friedkin takes us behind the scenes of 'To Live and Die in L.A'. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Shane [REDACTED] has lockdown sussed, The Pikelet Man is in the doghouse, Niles Nyquist can’t remember why he called in, and Dion meets Jason Statham. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Hater calls in with a trademark spray, Reg Tankwater has a go at being ‘woke’, and Matt’s neighbours are making his life a musical hell. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion is in quarantine, The Pikelet Man is taking care of business, Reg Tankwater is anti-vaccine, and there’s a somewhat misleading song. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The first new episode in quite a while is chocked with implausible theories, foolish ideas and bad advice. Callers include Colin Holcroft, Dave Clacton and Shane [REDACTED]. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Offensive tweets, lockdown frustration and coronaspiracies galore, with Niles Nyquist, Shane [REDACTED], Simon Haight and The Pikelet Man on the line from their respective bunkers. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Intended merely as a compilation of those David Panic reports from our YouTube channel, this Covid-19-themed episode is gatecrashed by some of our regular callers. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

WARNING: If you’re looking for our season finale, it’s the one before this – Ep 39. This is the last in our series of ‘unplugged’ episodes. No callers, songs or strange noises, just Tony prattling on about movies from 1983, and reading his story ‘In a Tree’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

In the supersized 2019 season finale, all our favourite callers and guests are on board, along with Damian Cowell’s Disco Machine, a Pete Smith cameo, and, of course, Tony and Matt have done a song. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

WARNING: Another bonus ‘unplugged’ episode with none of the usual carry-on. Instead, Tony recalls every movie he saw in 1982, and reads his story ‘Optimus Schmoptimus’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Pikelet Man has been on ‘Computer Box’, Simon Haight is mad for ‘ScoMo’, Reg Tankwater is fed up with ‘Greta bloody Thunberg’, and Dave Clacton reports from ‘Barry Dickbag’s Metalfest’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

WARNING: Another one of these ‘unplugged’ episodes. No callers, just Tony crapping on about every movie he saw in 1981, and reading his story ‘Irresponsible Journalism’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

There’s trouble at Podworx, Dion is back in custody, ‘Shane Magazines’ has a new name, Ian Teale has a keen eye, and Colin Holcroft returns from Sexyland. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

WARNING: Not a proper episode of ‘Sizzletown’, which has now gone monthly. Just Tony rambling on about movies, and reading his story ‘The Dark Knight Triumphant in Classic Cooney Farce’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Pikelet Man pitches a ‘moving picture’, Fisher Stevens (not that one) is working with ‘Chinese interests’, and Tony makes yet another call to William Friedkin, director of ‘The Exorcist’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion & Higgins are ‘Gongside’, Niles helps his neighbour with a drug problem, and Tony calls Peter Meager to find out why he got the boot from the MTC. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Conrad has a win, Neil has a find, Heathcote Shiraz has the identity of the lift bomber, and Tony has to call Bryan Lyons back, due to popular, if misguided, demand. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion is pursued by cops at Wodonga Maccas, The Pikelet Man tips a bucket on his internet rivals, and Dave Clacton unveils an offensive new concept at The Busted Nut. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Colin Holcroft has a new leisure destination, 'Shane Door' has a new name, Giles Baratheon has a new ending for ‘Game of Thrones’, and Simon Haight has a new hero. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion and Higgins embark on a road trip, Harold Bitumen has news of another financial opportunity, and someone is re-editing Pauline Hanson’s interviews. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Pikelet Man is unimpressed by the cat from ‘Pet Sematary’, Conrad considers going on ‘MAFS’, and Dick Roundabout has a new office in a poorly chosen location. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dave Clacton puts his tax problems behind him, Ian Teale has a thing about keys, and Tony makes another call to William Friedkin, director of ‘The Exorcist’.  Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion has gone ‘fully crypto’, Rodney Pyles attempts to explain ‘On the Buses’, and Tony calls a restaurateur who’s fed up with his own customers. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Niles Nyquist has a gang problem, Barry Football apologises for his latest sex video, and Tony hosts an episode of ‘Escape From the City’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The manager of Spotify is still confused, Dion is low on ideas, and Tony again consults conservative commentator Simon Haight. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Colin Holcroft visits Windscreen World, The Pikelet Man issues a warning, and Tony tracks down one half of nineties radio superduo Tum & Phul. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion has the good news about global warming, Barry Football apologises again, and Tony talks to Oscar-nominee Willem Dafoe about his long career. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Conrad has undertaken a dangerous challenge, ‘Shane Curtains’ has a new name, and Tony speaks to Peter Meager about his bold vision for Australian theatre. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

In the first show for 2019, Niles and Dion have news, The Pikelet Man has a new enemy, and Matt has a much wider range of sound effects. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion, Dave Clacton and The Pikelet Man are all on board for the 2018 season finale, and yes, Tony and Matt have done a song. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Niles Nyquist is on the lookout for African gangs, ‘Shane Table’ has a new name, and Tony gets a bollocking from the Podcast Diversity Council’s David Smallwood. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Conrad is attempting to capitalise on his ‘fame’, Dion is under house arrest, and Tony again calls William Friedkin, director of 'The Exorcist'. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Pikelet Man calls the police, Barry Football apologises, and Tony is drawn into legal matters involving both Dion and Colin Holcroft. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dave Clacton goes ‘femmo’, Matt does a dodgy dolphin deal, and Tony talks to Jason Statham about his follow-up to ‘The Meg’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The Pikelet Man is hungry, Dion is returning to court, Colin Holcroft talks immigration, and Tony convinces David Lynch to create an ad for the show. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Niles Nyquist calls back, Theo has forgotten his topic, and Tony talks to conservative commentator Simon Haight. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion reveals his latest money-making scheme, everyone wants ‘feedback’, and Tony again calls publishing industry guru Peter Meager. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Conrad isn’t happy, ‘Shane Couch’ has a new name, The Pikelet Man has many enemies, and Tony talks to snooker commentator Les Cleary. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dion poses as a ‘Docklands entrepreneur’, it’s Matt versus the Volcano, and Tony calls Jack Nicholson to find out why he’s emerging from retirement. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Dave Clacton and Colin Holcroft are back, Matt perfects the Cat Translator, and Tony serenades 2018’s most notorious Australian. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Reg from Eaglemont phones in, Dion floats several new ideas, and Tony again calls master filmmaker William Friedkin. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

An episode beset with dolphin trouble. Niles has been ‘in the studio’, and Tony talks to one of the stars of Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The recording is hampered by possums, Dion and Dave Clacton phone in, and Tony calls David Bowie’s brother. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Recording the show in a parked car proves to be misguided, Conrad is back, and Tony calls the production office of ‘The Doctor Blake Mysteries’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

A rooftop broadcast adds very little, Dion has ‘issues pending’, and Tony calls Jason Statham to try to get him to say ‘Megalodon’. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

Shifting locations does nothing to improve the quality of the callers. Tony attempts to class things up by calling the editor of the Australian Review of Books, Peter Meager. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website

The first batch of callers seem genuinely confused by the show, and who can blame them? Tony attempts to salvage things by calling legendary film director William Friedkin. Monthly support | One off support Merch Store | Official Website