REAL FRIENDS: Ben McCarthy

On her day off, Mayor Ashley is unexpectedly visited by 2 uninvited locals, Dr. Ken Kentucky & Dr. Mary McManus (played by Barney Pollock & Matt Young). They explain their frustrations with her lockdown policy from a few years back, discuss the healing properties of the crystals and vapes they produce, and educate the Mayor on the science of "bloodletting". Also, they keep referencing vampiric lore for some reason? No idea why.Follow Ashley Apap on socials @ashleycrapapFollow Palsville on socials @palsvillepodFollow Barney Pollock on socials @barney.pollockFollow Matt Young on socials @mattyoung.com.auCreated, produced and hosted by Ashley Apap thanks to Grouse House/Haven't You Done Well and Humdinger Studios (formerly Stupid Old Studios). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Robyn Reynolds joins Ashley as they talk about how they truly went from stangers to friends after Robyn appeared as a guest on Ashley's talk show "SCAMP". Robyn also explains what kinds of friends she's made based on which cities she's lived in, categorically putting Sydney dead last. The episode ends with an incredible slice of life thanks to a slice of cake, as Dougie can be heard enjoying a sweet lemony treat Robyn brought into the studio.Watch Robyn's episode of SCAMP here: https://powerd.media/video/scamp-episode-2-robyn-reynoldsFollow Ashley Apap on socials @ashleycrapapFollow Robyn Reynolds on socials @therobynreynoldsFollow Palsville on socials @palsvillepodCreated, produced and hosted by Ashley Apap thanks to Grouse House/Haven't You Done Well and Humdinger Studios (formerly Stupid Old Studios). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Tom Burton visits his pal Mayor Ashley when local waterlogged man Burden (played by Lukas Quinn arrives at the Mayor's office with tales of how he got to Palsville: as a completely naked man in a basket that arrived in the river that borders town. As they all talk, they don't just unravel the truth of Burden's past, but also of Tom's. From moonsync to suncrest, these three find out what it really means to go from hog to hole.Follow Ashley Apap on socials @ashleycrapapFollow Palsville on socials @palsvillepodFollow Tom Burton on socials @longarmstomFollow Lukas Quinn on socials @quinncognito_Created, produced and hosted by Ashley Apap thanks to Grouse House/Haven't You Done Well and Humdinger Studios (formerly Stupid Old Studios). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley is joined by her dear friend and comedic swiss army knife Isaac Haigh (with the haunting presence of cuck Madi Savage in the background)! They discuss Isaac's hidden inner goblin, how they traversed a harrowing Adelaide Fringe experience in 2023 that solidified their friendship, how much they admire everything each other makes/does and the "my parent is a teacher" to comedian pipeline.Follow Ashley Apap on socials @ashleycrapapFollow Isaac Haigh on socials @ikehaighFollow Palsville on socials @palsvillepodCreated, produced and hosted by Ashley Apap thanks to Grouse House/Haven't You Done Well and Humdinger Studios (formerly Stupid Old Studios). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When comedian and lactose intolerant angel Taylor Griffiths visits Mayor Ashley in town, they're mid sludge talk when local lonely man Herman Withers stops by. He and Mayor Ashley recount their days at Palsville High, where she was an exchange student, and discover a "harmless" bet she made about him when they were teens has led him down a dark path. The local historian is called, a sentient dog chimes in with her take on a potentially dark situation, and male loneliness in Palsville is CURED.Follow Ashley Apap on socials @ashleycrapapFollow Palsville on socials @palsvillepodFollow Taylor Griffiths on socials @taylor_the_curatorFollow Mario Hannah on socials @mario.hannah_Created, produced and hosted by Ashley Apap thanks to Grouse House/Haven't You Done Well and Humdinger Studios (formerly Stupid Old Studios). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, comedian and Voice of a Generation (not an opinion, just a fact, hunty!) Alistair Baldwin and Ashley really show instead of telling about their friendship in this episode. There is endless word association, discussions about their meeting and immediate chemistry, and getting to work together in Alistair's incredible play 'Telethon Kid' (performed at The Malthouse Theatre in 2023, huge slay alert).Follow Ashley Apap on socials @ashleycrapapFollow Alistair Baldwin on socials @baldwinalistairFollow Palsville on socials @palsvillepodCreated, produced and hosted by Ashley Apap thanks to Grouse House/Haven't You Done Well and Humdinger Studios (formerly Stupid Old Studios). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While trying to have a quiet cleaning day in her office, Mayor Ashleys' day off is interrupted by 2 frustrated couples: Tab and Tam (played by Dale Anderson and Hayley Tantau) and their next door neighbours Gabriel and Violet (played by Matthew Jackson and Millie Holten). Gabe and Vile, two surgeons doing important work are SICK of Tab and Tam's constant ruckus, caused by their travelling band. Mayor Ashley attempts to smooth this dispute, discovering different levels of gumming being performed, as well as the discovery of a surprise 6th addition to the episode who slides in and out unexpectedly.Follow Ashley Apap on socials @ashleycrapapFollow Palsville on socials @palsvillepodFollow Millie Holten on socials @millieholtenFollow Matthew Jackson on socials @thisismattjacksonFollow Hayley Tantau on socials @hayleytantauFollow Dale Anderson on socials @dale_andoCreated, produced and hosted by Ashley Apap thanks to Grouse House/Haven't You Done Well and Humdinger Studios (formerly Stupid Old Studios). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The incredibly multitalented Dylan Murphy (comedian, actor, writer, director, musician, AND MORE) sits down with Ash (and their "eternal buffer", Dougie Baldwin) to talk friendship. They go through how they met (Dyl remembers, Ash does not), how much they love each others approaches to stand up, many tangents and just have a grand old time!!!Follow Ashley Apap on socials @ashleycrapapFollow Dylan Murphy on socials @dylanpatFollow Palsville on socials @palsvillepodCreated, produced and hosted by Ashley Apap thanks to Grouse House/Haven't You Done Well and Humdinger Studios (formerly Stupid Old Studios). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and vocal wizard Josh Burton stops by Mayor Ashley's office when local musician DJ Slappa (played by Jenni Townsend) arrives in need of help: the towns beloved Klurb is under threat as the founder (Australian Idol season 1 winner Guy Sebastian) is pulling his funding. The three put their heads together to figure out how to save the Palsville institution, singing their way to a solution that somehow involves Doctor Who, an anti-oscar-dant and evolving LOL to ROFL to SMPL (shitting my pants laughing). Overall, it's magical.Follow Ashley Apap on socials @ashleycrapapFollow Palsville on socials @palsvillepodFollow Josh Burton on socials @joshdavidburtonFollow Jenni Townsend on socials @fiberopticduckCreated, produced and hosted by Ashley Apap thanks to Grouse House/Haven't You Done Well and Humdinger Studios (formerly Stupid Old Studios). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, clown and self appionted Yo-Chi ambassador Ben McCarthy chats with Ashley about their budding friendship. They discuss Ben's incredible debut hour "Cadet Kelly Is The Best Movie I've Ever Seen In My Friggin Life", his genuinely confounding dedication to a local fro-yo chain and appreciating friends who listen well.Follow Ashley Apap on socials @ashleycrapapFollow Ben McCarthy on socials @benmccarthiFollow Palsville on socials @palsvillepodCreated, produced and hosted by Ashley Apap thanks to Grouse House/Haven't You Done Well and Humdinger Studios (formerly Stupid Old Studios). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.