Matt Okine’s resume reads like that of a classic overachiever. He’s a comedian, actor, writer, podcaster and radio host, with Logie and ARIA award nominations and a critically acclaimed TV show to his name.

But after doing just about everything in Australian media, he’s returning to where it all started - stand-up, for the first time in six years, with his new tour No. 10 Hope St, which touches on everything from family to failure and full-body ringworm.

In this chat with Sacha Barbour Gatt, Matt debates dogs versus cats, reflects on going bald, and gets really candid about losing his mum when he was just 12. 

Weekend list with Helen Smith

• Listener Kate TO WATCH: Beetlejuice 
• TO EAT: Bingsu dessert
• TO WATCH: Taskmaster UK series
• TO BUY: Mode Mischief 

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