The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 151 - The Past Times with Jenny Tian
Nov 14, 2025
Jenny Tian, a comedian and touring performer, discusses her experiences performing at the iconic Sydney Opera House versus a tent in Adelaide. The trio dives into amusing stories from an 1891 newspaper, including a humorous editorial about pigs disturbing a newsroom and a bizarre foot race for a bride. They also explore cheese culture in Wisconsin, compare food norms in the U.S. and Australia, and touch on unusual historical fads like thumb ring fashion among men. Get ready for laughs and a trip down memory lane!
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From Sydney Opera House To Adelaide Tent
- Jenny Tian described landing shows across major Australian festivals including the Sydney Opera House and Adelaide Fringe.
- She contrasts performing in a regal opera house to a noisy, un-soundproofed tent at Adelaide with rides audible during sets.
Australian Festival Life And Giant Bats
- Jenny and hosts swap Australian festival and wildlife stories, including bats at outdoor cinemas that can cover moviegoers in droppings.
- They joke about travel perils: giant bats, COVID, and rabies in Sydney as part of tour banter.
Cheese Culture And The Cheesehead Save
- Hosts share Wisconsin cheese culture and the quirky 'cheesehead' tradition including foam wedge hats and cheese curds.
- They recount a real survivor who credited a foam cheesehead for protecting him in a small-plane crash.