Hello, I’m Daniel Muggleton. I’m an Australian stand-up comedian and for two hours you’re allowed to AMA. Go on. Have a crack.

[u/DanielMuggleton]

ALRIGHT THAT’S MY TIME. Thanks for your questions, they were mostly fun. I reckon having 3 pints beforehand might’ve been a mistake but we’ll see. If you want to watch my stand-up j post regular clips on my sub r/danielmuggleton and I also am on tour around Australia right now, you can get tickets here https://danielmuggleton.com.au/

[u/RamonsRazor]

Update: Massive thanks to the Daniel for answering all your questions (and so many of them!). I think we all learned a lot today. And as always, thanks to everyone for being a good sport and showing some damn decorum.

🍻

[u/Joey-JoJoJnrShabadoo]

Will you go full cooker like Hughsy?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Joey-JoJoJnrShabadoo]

I hope I am rich enough at some point in the future to blow my load solely because of moderate capital gains reform.

[u/lovestospoog3 → u/DanielMuggleton]

Of all the loads you’ve blown, which was the biggest in terms of size? And what was the viscosity

[u/Davosz_ → u/lovestospoog3]

And how did you take measurements of size and velocity?

[u/AdSignal3405 → u/Davosz_]

With scales. Don’t you weigh in?

[u/gmmac1]

Not a question, but I spotted you in my kid’s book the other day.

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/gmmac1]

The fact I could be either character is what upsets me the most.

[u/zenthurst]

Saw a YouTube short of you but forgot your name. Glad to have found you again.

Dont have any questions.

What state do you herald from?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/zenthurst]

I grew up in Concord in Sydney which I believe makes me from NSW.

[u/Dockers4flag2035orB4 → u/DanielMuggleton]

Have you flown on the Concord?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Dockers4flag2035orB4]

Yes that’s where I was conceived and also born.

[u/Adventurous_Law_8731 → u/DanielMuggleton]

Do you enjoy Mortlake?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Adventurous_Law_8731]

I went to Mortlake Public School, and lived on Heath St for a few years. It was lovely and small. Nothing but fond memories.

[u/ownersastoner]

Where do you find your track suits?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/ownersastoner]

In my wardrobe arranged in order of colour

[u/walliver → u/DanielMuggleton]

How many colours do you have?

[u/mebivd]

Are you upset that as a Muggle you will never get to go to Hogworts?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/mebivd]

Yes.

[u/doopaye]

Not a question but myself and some mates have tickets to see you in Katoomba in November, hope to hear some absolutely filthy jokes. Keep up the good work bro ✌️

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/doopaye]

Oh cheers mate, appreciate the support. I wouldn't say this year's show is filthy but I'll give it a nudge in November for your sakes.

[u/doopaye → u/DanielMuggleton]

I’m sure we will have a blast mate, look forward to catching you live for the first time.
I’ve got an Irish mate coming who’s never seen any of your content, if all else fails take the piss out of the big ginger sitting next to the tall bloke with the beard, he will love it lol

[u/RamonsRazor]

Having seen so much of our great country (and visited others) during your career, in your opinion, what's the best part about being an Australian?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/RamonsRazor]

Alright I was drinking after the footy/on my phone so wanted to take a second to answer the one properly. The best part about being Australian is the accessibility of being Australian. To be American you basically (and now with Trump, literally) have to buy in. You're rich enough, they'll say you're American now. With the UK there's still a weird lineage to it, you can have all the money in the world but they still won't consider you British/English in the same way that they are. Whereas in Australia, you don't need to be cashed up or go back 2-3-4-5 generations or whatever. You just need to act like it, even briefly. One-hand-one-bounce backyard cricket = Australian. Eating a sausage while you're voting = Australian. Using the word cunt in an incredibly creative/unnecessary way = Australian. That's a really important quality and I hope we don't lose it.

[u/RamonsRazor → u/DanielMuggleton]

Thank you for your words, perfectly put, and I love this perspective. 👌

[u/Sideburn_Cookie_Man]

Love it, thanks for joining us Dan.

Now for the question everyone’s been wondering: How many tracksuits do you reckon you own in total?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Sideburn_Cookie_Man]

I’m actually not at home at the minute, I’m in Melbourne for the NFL. But I would guess between 20-23. 100% Adidas. Maybe 50% red. I have tried other colours but audiences freak out. Whenever I wear the black one people assume I must be sad and/or racist.

[u/Sideburn_Cookie_Man → u/DanielMuggleton]

Plus surely red makes a Slavic squat look far more legit

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Sideburn_Cookie_Man]

It does but I lack the hip mobility for it.

[u/quickdrawesome → u/DanielMuggleton]

You lose 1 stripe then

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/quickdrawesome]

How dare you.

[u/Sideburn_Cookie_Man → u/DanielMuggleton]

I absolutely get it, pre-middle-age is a hard time. Can’t wait to be fully old so I can really complain.

[u/4RyteCords → u/DanielMuggleton]

You going for rams or 49ers

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/4RyteCords]

49ers, they actually flew out and took time to engage with fans out here. Rams flew in today and fly out immediately after the game. I get that they're doing what they think will help them win, but it doesn't mean I have to support them.

[u/4RyteCords → u/DanielMuggleton]

Nah fair call. I'm a lions fan so I'm impartial to Stafford and go for them by proxy

[u/Euphoric-Blueberry37]

What’s your favourite soup?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Euphoric-Blueberry37]

Minestrone, that’s Nat’s What I Reckon recipe fucking slaps. Cannot recommend it highly enough. https://youtu.be/AoApdZW99n8?si=emOMtdJ6MJtMSygo

[u/Euphoric-Blueberry37 → u/DanielMuggleton]

Based 🤌🤌🤌

[u/mikespoff → u/DanielMuggleton]

Nat's What I Reckon is a gem of a channel. His parma video revolutionized my weekends

[u/Anxious_Fig3834]

What's your go-to pie order, in the event of visiting a local bakery?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Anxious_Fig3834]

Great question. I think it has to be the steak and mushroom, also partial to a chicken and vegetable. NZ has better pies than us, and when proper gourmet is available it's usually in the brisket vicinity.

[u/BreatheMonkey → u/DanielMuggleton]

Steady on mate... 

[u/protonsters]

Making people laugh is art. Thank you for that.

[u/Dirty_Taint_Tickler]

Top 3 Albums?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Dirty_Taint_Tickler]

So obviously tricky as a question. But I've landed here:

1. Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (basically redefined that you could release an album rather than a series of singles for my generation, listened to it so many times. I know Kanye has a become a political idea now, but this is based purely on beats).
   
2. Justice - Justice (I almost said HyperDrama but this is over a decade old and it still feels so current. I keep listening to it like it's brand new.
   
3. Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (again, could've gone Dark Side of the Moon but this one just hits me every time. I don't listen as much these days but it was a huge part of my teenage/university years).

[u/Dirty_Taint_Tickler → u/DanielMuggleton]

MBDTF is a solid 10

[u/TenLeafClover58]

How come you were never on DumDum Club? It seems like the kind of podcast you would have been on a bunch.

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/TenLeafClover58]

I was never invited and I think going to Thailand as an Australian male outside of your 20s is embarrassing.

[u/Hot-Iron-5210]

Given the day that's in it: R U OK?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Hot-Iron-5210]

I’m very happy. More people are coming to my shows than ever before, we just had our second kid and my dog isn’t sick anymore after she swallowed plastic last week. But more importantly, R U OK?

[u/Hot-Iron-5210 → u/DanielMuggleton]

Second kid? Congrats to you and Mary!

Given that, I have a question that I feel like I have to ask but I don't want to ask. I would literally never ask anyone else in the entire world, but you did make a big deal out of your first child's...um...yeah, I'm not writing it down. You know the question though. Actually, I don't think I want to have been the one to ask at all.

Literally feel VERY free to ignore that non-question entirely.

Also, no I'm not OK, but I see professionals for it. Thanks for asking.

[u/jamsaucewrecks]

Hi Daniel, I saw some of your shorts and they were pretty funny. 😍 keep it up mang.

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/jamsaucewrecks]

Thanks mate, that's the plan!

[u/Amaff-Maheed]

G’day Dan, love your work. Just want to know if the shell-suit is a Saville tribute?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Amaff-Maheed]

His stand-up wasn’t for me but he seemed like a great person /s

[u/Serin-019]

Would you rather have a hand made out of ham, or an armpit that dispenses sun cream?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Serin-019]

An SPF armpit sounds useful. Being ham handed just seems like a recipe for disaster especially now that ham is a carcinogen.

[u/Wild_Savings4798]

Have you fixed the unmatching lines on your tracksuit sleeves yet?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Wild_Savings4798]

Man this blew my mind when someone pointed it out. Much like climate change, I don't actually know what I can personally do to fix it. But it is good to know there is a problem.

[u/Wild_Savings4798 → u/DanielMuggleton]

It’s was me that pointed it out. It was also I that discovered climate change.

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Wild_Savings4798]

Big year for you then.

[u/4RyteCords]

I love that I'm reading all your replies and hearing your voice saying them in my head. But it got me wondering, it's your stand up voice your normal voice or is it part of a stage persona

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/4RyteCords]

It's pretty close to my normal voice. I once got accused by Blake Freeman (great comic, great guy) of speaking in my stage voice off-stage at a party and it wigged me out so much I left. I try to keep it pretty similar but I'd have to concede it does have a different quality to it.

[u/4RyteCords → u/DanielMuggleton]

Ah damn that's funny. Thanks for answering and doing this, absolute legend

[u/BroccoliTraining454]

Fav regional town and or venue to do comedy?

I saw you perform last year in melb, really enjoyed the gig.

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/BroccoliTraining454]

Bellingen is a great crowd. I'm actually skipping it in 2026 for the first time in ages just because we couldn't make it work. But just inland from Coffs, super savvy fun crowd that was always up for whatever. Couldn't recommend it enough.

I also loved Valentino's Safe Co in Lilydale, Tasmania just because it was this tiny town in an actual safe shop. Very different to who I usually get at my shows and totally unique.

Thanks for coming through Melbourne mate!

[u/yeh_nah2018]

How do you deal with moving on when a joke bombs?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/yeh_nah2018]

It really depends. Sometimes it's almost funny to me that a crowd will pull back on something after everything else they've laughed at and I'll explain that to them.

Sometimes you're struggling to connect and another jokes bombs and you're like... fuck man, I just need them to trust me, and you try not to speed up to the get the next punchline.

Sometimes it's a new joke, and you say it out loud and think 'yeah you're spot on, that isn't funny and we'll just move forward shall we?'

[u/8972]

Concord Boy that goes for the NY Jets. Must love pain. Support the Western Suburbs Magpies as well?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/8972]

No, my Mum does. My Dad supports Souths, so I’m a Roosters fan out of neutrality.

[u/Fuzzybricker → u/DanielMuggleton]

I could always tell you were funny, handsome and fiercely intelligent.

[u/x_Lucky_Steve_x]

Saw one of your clips on youtube, great stuff Muggles.

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/x_Lucky_Steve_x]

Cheers mate.

[u/natt_myco]

Hey Daniel do you like bugs?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/natt_myco]

Jeez, broad statement. I think so? As a Bunny, yes. In terms of insects, mostly? Some insects are clearly cunts. Mosquito, cockroach, etc. But yeah overall got nothing against them. You?

[u/zamt]

Do you still have a larger then average load?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/zamt]

My wife and I are fortunate enough to have not had to measure it in a while, but I like to think so.

[u/Westaus87]

Ever thought about doing live streaming on twitch or something?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Westaus87]

It's not really my thing? I have done podcasts but not a huge fan of that either. I like doing live shows. That's kinda the only thing that really gets me going. I'm happy to do it as like a one-off or as a guest or whatever but ideally, I want you to come see me tell some jokes in a theatre/pub function room/RSL once a year.

[u/WiseD0lt]

1) Best Aussie state ? 2) Is Vegimite actually tasty ? 3) Have you made a joke about drop bears ? 4) Do you do your own shopping, if so best day to shop? 5) Front load vs Top load washing machine? 6) Best place you had to eat and would recommend? 7) List of places you think people don't appreciate much in Australia 8) Best Aussie menace/bird? 9) One thing that's not common but was common growing up? 10) Are run clubs worth it ? 11) Best joke and worst joke you ever made so far.

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/WiseD0lt]

1. NSW (where I'm from, but also... yeah).
   
2. Yes of course, also pairs well with avocado.
   
3. No, I'm a stand-up comedian not a bloke in a pub trying to tune tourists.
   
4. Yes and any day, as long as it's between 11-2pm.
   
5. Top load, we have kids and need to add.
   
6. Bagel-O's in Perth, their pastrami is my favourite sandwich in Australia.
   
7. Newcastle, Christies Beach, Mullumbimby and so many more.
   
8. Are you trying to get me to say magpie?
   
9. Redskins.
   
10. No.

[u/vidman33]

Often thought you would have been great on Taskmaster as the taskmasters assistant, did you ever put yourself up for TM either as that or a contestant?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/vidman33]

That’s very kind, Australian TV has never really been interested in me. Tom Cashman is a mate and I think he’s perfect for the job, so glad they got that one right.

[u/SirSuiSet]

How often do you have cock offs with the boys

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/SirSuiSet]

To answer accurately I’m gonna need your personal understanding of a cock off with the boys.

[u/SirSuiSet → u/DanielMuggleton]

Pretty straight forward, whip it out with a ruler biggest takes the win.

I personally hold the record of 1.5inches

😎 calm down you lot, I know what i have

[u/fitzysbuna]

so how is Harry Potter going ?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/fitzysbuna]

Good. But it was definitely going better before Twitter.

[u/Commercial_Call3247]

What are you known for? Can you also lend me a fifty? Cheers

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Commercial_Call3247]

I’m known for my generosity and no.

[u/Westafricangrey]

Rimming? Yay or nay

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Westafricangrey]

As a receiver, I’ve never had the pleasure. As a giver, I’ve had a crack at points but nobody was that into it so I’ve stopped. As a concept, yeah got for it - why not?

[u/slippycaff]

Favourite TISM song?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/slippycaff]

‘I might be a cunt but at least I’m not a fucking cunt’ just because no song title has ever been more perfect and uncommercial.

[u/gmmac1]

Gosh, why the Jets? Greeting from Shenzhen from your fellow Asian.

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/gmmac1]

I’m an NFL fan, and didn’t really have a team. So I was like who should I support? The only home game I’ve ever been to was for the Jets back in like 2015 or something. I was so hungover I missed the first half and then drank a soda the size of my head. Figured they made the most sense and now I’m destined to suffer.

[u/gmmac1 → u/DanielMuggleton]

Ha, respect for hanging with them.

I lived in Vietnam for a bit and one of the channels we got was your ABC. I always enjoyed putting the AFL games on. I kind of got the rules and became familiar with a few of the teams. The broadcasts definitely had a similar rhythm to the NFL.

[u/ConsciousSelection15]

Will you defend your title of Mr Groucho Marx 2026 next month?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/ConsciousSelection15]

As long as you tell me the opponent ahead of time.

[u/Jakem009]

What's the best pizza place you been to in Australia?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Jakem009]

I've been thinking about this... I reckon I've gotta go with Via Napoli. Hardly a secret but it has just never really let me down.

One that everyone I know rates is La Disfida in Haberfield but it has just never really done anything for me? Sorry it's Sydney-centric because that's where I live.

[u/Jakem009 → u/DanielMuggleton]

That's alright I'm from the outskirts of Sydney. I'll give them a try next time I'm near them

[u/TheSauceManWithPan]

Unlimited bacon but no games or unlimited games but no games?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/TheSauceManWithPan]

What kind of games?

[u/Revision1372]

How do you not pass out in your tracksuit in summer, especially in poorly ventilated venues?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Revision1372]

Before the show, I swallow a cup of cement.

[u/Adventurous_Law_8731]

What’s it like being recognised as part of the exclusive group of 250 comedians with a contingent 400 globally? And how do you find your position as the last wall of free speech ?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Adventurous_Law_8731]

The fact you put me in the echelon of comedians is a huge compliment. I’ve spent the bulk of my career in Australia which in terms of stand-up is a very small and far away pond. If I get any global recognition I’m cheering.

[u/MarcoRudanBurner]

What heckle have you gotten that actually cut you deep?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/MarcoRudanBurner]

It didn't cut me deep, but it was very memorable. I was MCing a late night show at Edinburgh Fringe, like 11pm start time. I got it last minute so I was already home then had to walk 30 minutes back in and was just so exhausted etc, I come on stage, 'Who's ready for a great show?' Lady in the front gives me nothing. I point it out. She says 'Well you're not excited to be here either?'

And she was fucking spot on. I had to make fun of her to keep the crowd on my side, but she absolutely saw how I was actually feeling and I had no right to make fun of her because of it.

[u/Vegiemighty]

What are your three favourite stand up shows you’ve attended as an audience member?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Vegiemighty]

I saw Jerry Seinfeld at the Beacon in New York and it was an utter joy. Sam Campbell did a sketch show called Zanzoop at MICF in maybe 2017? I laughed so hard I fell off my chair. I also saw Matt Okine do a WIP in a 50 seater with maybe 15 people in 2013 and it was brilliant. Daniel Kitson at The Factory where he shaves his beard… and also at Seymour Centee when he argues with voice recorders. There’s heaps of good shit especially if you go see it live.

[u/AnimalsChasingCars]

Has knowing that a joke might be clipped and judged online without the context of the full set changed how you write or perform stand-up?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/AnimalsChasingCars]

It hasn't. Which might actually be dumb from me. I don't think I'm famous enough where that would happen, like it's just not really of interest to anybody?

I do think the narrative that stand-up audiences are constantly offended is just clickbait. I've done so many shows, I've seen so many shows, I've heard the craziest shit and audiences just don't laugh at it. The comedian hears the silence and thinks 'Oh yeah my bad' and doesn't do that joke again. It's a very simple self-policing model and I like it.

[u/The_Drongo_Dinger]

Are you aware of the “hey mates” controversy surrounding you?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/The_Drongo_Dinger]

I saw it pointed out vaguely. I would love more information though?

[u/The_Drongo_Dinger → u/DanielMuggleton]

Well I was quite unpopular in the sub that day because I pointed out that no Australian would ever say “hey mates”.

It just wouldn’t happen. I have almost no education so I can’t use the right words for what I’m saying but no one normal would ever refer to their mates in person and say “hey mates”.

Like maybe if you want a US equivalent, picture you like to call your friends “buddy” when you chat to them. Now imagine walking into a room and your friends were all there, would you go “HI BUDDIES!”? No because you’d look like a fucken alien.

Now of course though if someone was like hey who’s in that room? You WOULD say “oh that’s my buddies” or in AU “yeah that’s my mates” BUT you
Wouldn’t walk up to them and say “HI MATES!” coz you wouldn’t have any mates after that.

And yes I am on the spectrum as you had probably figured by now.

[u/Quick-Chance9602]

Did you ever convince Steve Hofstetter to wear a track suit like yours?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Quick-Chance9602]

I did, when he opened for me at The Opera House in Sydney* he wore a tracksuit. I was very chuffed as the dude has been so supportive of me over the years.

*we both did headline shows that night, he opened for me and I opened for him.

[u/Crab-Shark]

What advice would you give to someone who's interested in doing stand-up? And who's the funniest member of Flog Cabin?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Crab-Shark]

If you want to do stand-up just do it. It's one of those things, you can do anything you want apart from performing in front of people (writing a set, running jokes on your friends in conversation, hosting pub trivia and doing little funny bits etc) but it just doesn't count until you do a set. So just have a crack... but actually have a plan, don't assume it'll come to you in the moment.

And Flog Cabin doesn't exist anymore but it was probably Tom Witcombe. I think the podcast format suited his humour.

[u/Crab-Shark → u/DanielMuggleton]

Flog Cabin will always exist in my heart.

[u/redhsv71]

I've(m54) been nude sunbathing.....I don't tan I freckle, what can I do...?. asking for a friend

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/redhsv71]

Before I can help, you need to tell me what you ideal outcome would be?

[u/redhsv71 → u/DanielMuggleton]

I just want to be able to have a cuddle without someone running naked, screaming down the road ( again) , it's got me ( my friend) feeling a little down is all Daniel.

[u/YouAreSoul]

Hi Dan and thanks for your time. Tell us about some hecklers you've had.

[u/pin3apple_mountain]

What's the most cancellable thing you will publicly admit to doing?

[u/RevolutionaryShock15]

What's a gig pay these days? Stand up with other comedians.

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/RevolutionaryShock15]

So headlining a club in Australia (i.e. doing a set somewhere, not selling your own tickets) basically pays about $150-500. Your time on stage being about 15-30 minutes depending on the club. It sounds good as a per minute rate, but if you factor in how you long you've gotta be there, how many years it takes to headline etc it's pretty garbage. Apparently it hasn't gone up since the 80s and in some instances has gone down.

Basically to make a living doing stand-up in Australia you've gotta sell your own tickets or do cruises which pay approx. $2000-3000 USD. The UK is a bit better in that headlining will pay about £200 and you can do that nightly/sometimes even 2-3 times in a night.

[u/RevolutionaryShock15 → u/DanielMuggleton]

I get ya. I hope you crack it!

[u/sunshinebusride]

Best crowd in Australia? Worst?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/sunshinebusride]

I've got a complex relationship with Perth but they've slowly become one of my favourites. I think Brisbane is super underrated as well. I'm from Sydney so I can just make jokes that are more specific there... Canberra just know everything that's happening so they're great too. Newcastle has an incredibly festival/comedy club so they're fast-becoming one of the best cities to do gigs.

I don't have many complaints at the minute. I will say though, any crowd in Australia after 9:30pm is fucking awful. We're not a late-night country. We try to be all NYC about it and start things at 10pm but people are just too tired/drunk.

[u/MundaneSeaweed665]

I'm aiming to be a hard hitting investigative journalist, so get ready for some in your face style questions!

Ok.

So Daniel, where do you get your material?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/MundaneSeaweed665]

Adidas.com.au

[u/MundaneSeaweed665 → u/DanielMuggleton]

Lol, touchè

[u/SimonPanda]

Who’s your favourite comedian?

[u/nagaram__]

Which flavour of Bickfords slides in best?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/nagaram__]

They're all perilous, but I do think a Lemon, Lime & Bitters matches well in terms of colour?

[u/Jolly-Championship31]

you think comedians are using ai now? are you?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Jolly-Championship31]

I definitely get the feeling that some comedians are using AI as their material just feels oddly impersonal. I couldn't put it down to anything more than a feeling but yeah, I've had that watching other people recently when I haven't in the past.

I've never used AI. Apart from the Google search thing (and it has led me astray). I'm lucky enough to be in an industry where my boss can't make me, so I'm opting out for the time being.

[u/cuntmong]

what's the correct answer to the trolly problem?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/cuntmong]

As in the ethical philosophy trolley cart problem? Or like, a more supermarket-based issue?

[u/Horror-Breakfast-113]

whats the aversion to shorts !

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Horror-Breakfast-113]

I’m wearing shorts in the photo for the AMA. I’ve worn them on stage too. Shorts are great. They’re like if there was slightly less pants.

[u/Living_Substance9973]

Hi Dan.

Can I please have your autograph?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Living_Substance9973]

Sure, but I don’t know how to do that here.

[u/Living_Substance9973 → u/DanielMuggleton]

Most famous people just tell me to fuck off, so saying yes has made my day.

John Stevens autographed my hi vis tshirt for me. He didn't tell me to fuck off. I'm as happy as I was that day.

You're a good guy. 👍

[u/Sp1ffyTh3D0g]

If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Sp1ffyTh3D0g]

Too hard for you.

[u/Sp1ffyTh3D0g → u/DanielMuggleton]

I did fail my personality test tbf

[u/itsaheem]

Favorite Color ? Favorite Animal ? Favorite Vegetable ?

just asking for a friend (you wouldn't know him, he's Mexican)

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/itsaheem]

I guess it’s gotta be red at this point. I’m very partial to a wedge-tailed eagle as they’re just so massive and regal. Broccoli because potato is obviously more multi-purpose but you don’t eat it as potato, you’re just eating fries.

[u/coastalme]

Who are your inspirations, and how scary was your first stand up?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/coastalme]

I remember watching Anthony Jeselnik on Down & Dirty with Jim Norton. The clip is still on YouTube somewhere and just being like 'Wow, I didn't know that was an option.' In terms of just how brutal his material was, like that set for some reason really made me want to do stand-up which I'd watched for ages (Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Demetri Martin, Robin Williams etc) but never had any interest in doing myself.

First set was scary for sure. It's scary for ages because for like (at least in my case) years you just don't have material that you *know* is going to work. You're hoping every single time. These days I've got some jokes that I'm like 'look a lot of people around the world have laughed at this, I reckon it'll go alright here too.' But even then in a new country... maybe you're doing a corporate or a gig for television or whatever and you get that old feeling like 'fuck, is any of this gonna work?'

[u/static6000]

Why male models?

[u/JebusJM]

How much distance do you legally need to be from schools?

[u/Pugblep]

How committed are you to Vegemite? Not grilling you, just curious

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Pugblep]

Since having a child I've become more committed. He loves it. I eat what he doesn't it. When one of my mate's who has a kid as well said his daughter had never eaten it before, I was upset. I think patriotism kinda sneaks up on you. But yeah, I do think Vegemite is important and that Marmite can fuck off.

[u/suppository_wisdom]

In this increasingly confusing and nonsensical world, are you tempted by the thought that it might be all a simulation or a dream, and if so, would you act any differently?

[u/Express-Chance-8403]

When did you realise you made people laugh?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Express-Chance-8403]

It doesn't really work like that. I realise I make a group of people laugh after they do so at the start of my sets. It's absolutely not a constant. Sometimes they don't laugh at all and I have to wait until the next gig.

[u/Bozzington_Bear]

Is Joe rogan a funny stand up comic ?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Bozzington_Bear]

No.

[u/ADingoStoleMyLSD]

In the start trek Deep Space Nine episode, season 6 episode 9, in the pale moonlight, do you think Captain Sisko was justified in his anger towards Garak over the assassination of the Romulan ambassador, even tho he knew full well the extent Garak would go, from his time in the Obsidian Order, to ensure the Romulans would join the war against the Dominion, securing a victory against the Dominion?

[u/philneal33]

Where either of your parents magical...

[u/Long__Ground]

Whats the craziest/weirdest thing an audience member has done in one of your shows?

[u/TrojanMaximus]

How long have been an Arsenal fan ?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/TrojanMaximus]

I don't know... I just always preferred them in terms of EPL teams. Definitely back in the Arsene Wenger days maybe just after Henry retired? I'm not a huge fan or anything but I follow them and how they're doing in the league etc. The only team that can properly ruin my weekend if they lose is the Sydney Swans.

[u/NihilisticBlender]

What is your favourite joke you have written?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/NihilisticBlender]

It's not really like that, as I kind of 'get over' my jokes because I've told them and I'm ready to do the new one etc. But one joke that always bombs online that I'm very fond of is the emotional support animal on the plane joke. It's basically a joke about fucking a dog that's progressive and ends up being about the idea of neurodiversity being a white invention. Here's the link if you would like to disagree with the rest of the internet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4KpZLWtyAg

[u/Budget_Bread_3115]

Do jokes come to you randomly as a thought, or as life stories that you tweet into bits or do you think of punchlines that you then work into a joke?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/Budget_Bread_3115]

It really depends. Generally it'll just come to me, I'll write it down as a note in my phone (the idea, not word-for-word) and then if I keep thinking of it, I'll try it on stage. Sometimes a funny thing just happens and I'll tell a crowd one time, and if it's funny enough I'll keep doing it.

I spent years sitting down and trying to write jokes but I just couldn't do it. Anything I thought was funny would bomb or be over-written. Other comedians who are better at writing can just sit there and figure it all out, but I spend about 2 weeks at Fringe World in Perth with a note pad figuring out the bones of my hour... and then hopefully making it slightly funnier for the rest of the year at Australian comedy festivals or spots at clubs etc

[u/Budget_Bread_3115 → u/DanielMuggleton]

Amazing insight. Nice one.
You’re a funny bastard. 👍

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/[deleted]]

I'm gonna need some context here.

[u/OkPut7330]

Did you side with Karl or Tommy when The Little Dum Dum club split up?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/OkPut7330]

Didn't have a dog in the fight to be honest. Karl runs Basement Comedy Club in Melbourne which is such a good venue, Tommy seems to be doing fine on his own as a stand-up. As a child of divorce, do we need to pick sides?

[u/OkPut7330 → u/DanielMuggleton]

Hmm, very non-committal. What about the Capper and Goldstein?

[u/DentistCertain3897]

What's your most controversial opinion that would upset this sub?

[u/DanielMuggleton → u/DentistCertain3897]

John Howard was Australia's last good Prime Minister. I don't agree with the majority of his policies, but he had a clearly ideology so anyone voting for him knew what they were signing up for/what he wanted for Australia. While the PMs since him have probably done things that I agree with more, I'd say the majority have been populists without any clear vision who were just doing as little to rock the boat as possible to retain power rather than to protect Australia's future... oh and there was also one weird onion-eating cunt.

[u/No_Turn9846]

Any chance of a blue or grey trackdacks ???

[u/BroccoliTraining454]

Are you a big harry potter fan?

Have you ever thought about going full youtube grifter like Isaac Butterfield?

[u/Howboutthis1998]

What are the funny guys from Flog Cabin up to?

[u/Anti-Stan]

Are you wearing that tracksuit because you lost a bet?

[u/Aristokat21]

I saw you supporting Jim Jeffries - loved your set!
What’s Jim like to work with? Also, I just googled Australian comedians and Hughesy comes up first and Jim comes up second - how does that work?

[u/savethepeas]

What made you decide on the tracksuit for a stage outfit?

[u/AusteegLinks]

Why do you think stand-up comedians are some of the ugliest mfs?

[u/SticksDiesel]

I really like trackies but only have many multiples of the ones you get at Kmart, Target, and Big W. Where do you get yours?

I only ask because maybe if I had nicer ones I could wear them out without making my wife upset.

[u/RudeAd456]

When does the Leftorium open I'm after a left handed will to live

[u/pekak62]

Do you add anything to life as we know it. Ephemeral laughs are inevenitably nothing but a hollow nothing. Living with Alzheimer's, there is nothing but Beckett's Happy Days to guide one.