Josh Earl (born 26 June 1981) is an Australian stand-up comedian, television and radio presenter, musician and formerly worked in a school library. He was the presenter of the short-lived revival version of the ABC's musical quiz show '' Spicks and Specks'' that ran from 5 February to 19 December 2014.

Career

Among Earl's many comedy performances have been ''Josh Earl is a Librarian'' which has been performed in

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, and ''Josh Earl vs. The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book'', which toured Victoria and interstate venues. Earl's radio appearances include the ''Lime Champions'' sketch show on Melbourne FM radio

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and appearances on

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and radio 774 ABC Melbourne. His television performances include the original '' Spicks and Specks'' show, ''

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'' and '' Adam Hills Tonight''. Earl has also appeared over nine times at the ''

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Awards

* Perth Fringe Festival 2012 – Best Comedy

Personal life

Earl is married and has two children.

References

External links

Josh Earl websiteJosh Earl facebook pageJosh Earl Twitter accountSpicks and Specks website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Earl, Josh Living people People from Burnie, Tasmania * * * * 1981 births Australian male comedians Australian game show hosts