Shaun Micallef joins six beloved comedians as they undertake transformative journeys around the world, diving deep into their culture, history and identity
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6 episodes
1. Aaron ChenShaun Micallef takes Aaron Chen to China on an origin odyssey. Together they explore the rich heritage of Aaron’s father and the generations before him, uncovering stories, traditions and local delicacies.CC51minSep 24, 2024
2. Michael ‘Wippa’ WipfliHost Shaun Micallef is whisking comedians away from their everyday Aussie lives to embark on an epic odyssey. This time he’s off to Switzerland with radio presenter and comedian Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli to explore Wippa’s Swiss roots.CC49minOct 1, 2024
3. Lizzy HooShaun takes comedian Lizzy Hoo on an origin odyssey, to figure out who is Lizzy Hoo, by ignoring the Malaysian Chinese side of her family, instead exploring her Irish roots inherited from the person who isn’t a Hoo, her mother.CC50minOct 8, 2024
4. Dilruk JayasinhaComedian Dilruk Jayasinha travels home to Sri Lanka to explore how his upbringing amongst three different religions and his place in his family have shaped his life in Australia today.CC56minOct 15, 2024
5. Nina OyamaOn this shapely leg of the journey Shaun and comedian Nina Oyama head to Nina’s father’s homeland, Japan to learn more about her heritage.CC55minOct 22, 2024
6. Arj BarkerThis leg takes him and adopted stand-up son Arj Barker to India. They dive into an adventure-filled journey across the country, with Arj even performing a routine along the way.CCOct 29, 2024
Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey
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Shaun Micallef joins six beloved comedians as they undertake transformative journeys around the world, diving deep into their culture, history and identity
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Shaun Micallef
- Studio
- EndemolShine Australia, SBS
