Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey

Synopsis

Shaun Micallef joins six beloved comedians as they undertake transformative journeys around the world, diving deep into their culture, history and identity

First Air Date: 2024-09-24

Last Air Date: 2024-10-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: SBS

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Top Cast

Shaun Micallef as N/A
Aaron Chen as N/A
Michael Wipfli as N/A
Lizzy Hoo as N/A
Dilruk Jayasinha as N/A
Nina Oyama as N/A
Arj Barker as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Aaron Chen (2024-09-24)

Shaun Micallef takes Aaron Chen to China on an origin odyssey. Together they explore the rich heritage of Aaron’s father and the generations before him, uncovering stories, traditions and local delicacies.
Ep. 2: Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli (2024-10-01)

Host Shaun Micallef is whisking comedians away from their everyday Aussie lives to embark on an epic odyssey. This time he’s off to Switzerland with radio presenter and comedian Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli to explore Wippa’s Swiss roots.
Ep. 3: Lizzy Hoo (2024-10-08)

Shaun takes comedian Lizzy Hoo on an origin odyssey, to figure out who is Lizzy Hoo, by ignoring the Malaysian Chinese side of her family, instead exploring her Irish roots inherited from the person who isn’t a Hoo, her mother.
Ep. 4: Dilruk Jayasinha (2024-10-15)

Comedian Dilruk Jayasinha travels home to Sri Lanka to explore how his upbringing amongst three different religions and his place in his family have shaped his life in Australia today.
Ep. 5: Nina Oyama (2024-10-22)

On this shapely leg of the journey Shaun and comedian Nina Oyama head to Nina’s father’s homeland, Japan to learn more about her heritage.
Ep. 6: India (2024-10-29)

Host Shaun Micallef is whisking comedians away from their everyday Aussie lives to embark on an epic odyssey. This leg takes him and adopted stand-up son Arj Barker to India. They dive into an adventure-filled journey across the country, with Arj even performing a routine along the way.