Melbourne International Comedy Festival comedian Q&A: Josh Szeps in #youtoo

Switch off your devices and follow comedian Josh Szeps instead for his humorous look at social media, politics and other hashtag subjects.

Josh Szeps, #youtoo

What can people expect from your show at xthis year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival?

To be freed from the addictive pull of your smartphone, and enjoy a new universe of possibility.

Also, there may be Tim Tams.

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Tell us about you.

I devote most of my time to arguing with politically correct idiots on Facebook.

You’re welcome, Australia. #notallheroeswearcapes

Who should see your show, and why?

I’ve been working at the coalface of the world’s biggest online media companies in New York.

Now I’m here to spill the beans on how your mind is being manipulated by Big Tech.

Put your phone down.

Come and regain your brain.

What’s your No.1 tip for people coming to see a show at the comedy festival?

You already know this, but always, always come freshly pedicured.

Which other comedians/shows are you keen to see at this year’s festival, and why?

Is that Shen Yun thing still on?

What do you love about Melbourne?

I adore Melbourne.

Every time my plane touches down at Avalon airport, my eyes get a bit teary and I think ‘Why was I so cheap? Why didn’t I just fly into Tullamarine?’.

Who or what is your comedic inspiration, and why?

Does Mark Latham count?

JOSH SZEPS IN #YOUTOO, MARCH 28-APRIL 21, THE VICTORIA HOTEL, ACACIA ROOM, 215 LT COLLINS ST. BOOK TICKETS