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Claudia O'Doherty

May 27, 2022
Claudia O'Doherty, a funny comedian from Sydney, talks about her brand of cheerfully deranged comedy, her latest sitcom Killing It, and her experiences in the entertainment industry. She also discusses her move to the United States, living with mice, adjusting to Los Angeles, narrowly escaping a shark attack in Australia, and swimming with multiple sharks. Plus, they touch on Australian slang and random food topics.
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  • Claudia O'Doherty discusses her unique brand of comedy, described as cheerfully deranged, and her work on the sitcom Killing It, which explores themes of class, capitalism, and the American Dream.
  • O'Doherty reflects on her transition from Australia to the United States, highlighting the challenges of being far from home and the differences between comedy scenes in Australia, the UK, and the US.

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Lydia Cromwell's Comedy Career and Latest Project

Lydia Cromwell, an Australian comedian and writer, discusses her comedy career and her latest project, the sitcom Killing It, streaming on Peacock. Cromwell's unique brand of comedy is characterized as cheerfully deranged, and she has worked on shows like Inside In Shoomer and Love. Killing It follows the story of Craig, played by Craig Robinson, as he navigates class, capitalism, and his quest for the American Dream.

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