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POLARISING former Triple M radio host and comedian Marty Sheargold returns from the wilderness next month, bringing his latest stand-up tour to Geelong for two intimate shows at Geelong Arts Centre.<\/p>\n

Sheargold, best known to television audiences as a co-star on ABC’s Fisk and a regular panellist on Network Ten’s Have You Been Paying Attention?, rose to prominence on The Mick Molloy Show in 1999.<\/p>\n

His television career has since included appearances on Russell Gilbert Was Here!, Welcher & Welcher, The Librarians and the multi-award-winning Fisk, which aired from 2021 to 2024.<\/p>\n

He has also appeared on the big screen in films such as The Forest and Bad Eggs in 2003, followed by Now Add Honey in 2015.<\/p>\n

A long-time presence on Australian radio, Sheargold hosted The Shebang on Triple M from 2003 to 2008 before moving to Nova 106.9’s Drive program, where he remained until 2020. He later returned to Triple M, staying on air until 2025.<\/p>\n

Sheargold was axed by Triple M in February last year after making disparaging comments on air about Australia’s women’s national soccer team, the Matildas, as well as women’s sport.<\/p>\n

Known for his razor-sharp wit, storytelling prowess and unfiltered takes on life, Sheargold’s latest tour promises a characteristically candid performance.<\/p>\n

“As much as I’ve been trying to embrace early retirement \u2013 I’m bored si*tless so I’m going to be the 54 year old man that I am: fun, sexy, charming and humble,” he joked.<\/p>\n

“Let’s share moments and memories from my life.<\/p>\n

“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll need a two-hour park.”<\/p>\n

Marty Sheargold: The Red Card Tour will be performed at Geelong Arts Centre on February 19 and February 20.<\/p>\n

For tickets, head to geelongartscentre.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

POLARISING former Triple M radio host and comedian Marty Sheargold returns from the wilderness next month, bringing his latest stand-up tour to Geelong for two intimate shows at Geelong Arts Centre. Sheargold, best known to television audiences as a co-star on ABC’s Fisk and a regular panellist on Network Ten’s Have You Been Paying Attention?, […]<\/p>\n

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