''ManSpace'' is an Australian television series that airs on

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and repeats after midnight on the

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. It began airing on 26 May 2014. It is hosted by

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with

Shane Jacobson Shane Jacobson (born 18 March 1970) is an Australian actor, entertainer, director, writer, and comedian, best known as the " Dunny Man" for his performances as the eponymous character Kenny Smyth, a plumber working for a portable toilet rental ...

and Dale Vine. The program endeavours to showcase the most impressive

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s and

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from across Australia, and also addresses men's issues and special interests. Season 1 was filmed in front of a

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, whereas season 2 was shot on location. Other contributors include comedian Des Dowling, former

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players

Brett Stephens Brett Alexander "Moose" Stephens (born 20 February 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian and Australian Football Leagues (VFL and AFL) and currently a performance coach for world c ...

and Michael Gale, aka “Moose and Butch”, and former ''

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'' model Murray Bingham. Shane Jacobson was involved in life-threatening accident whilst filming a segment for the show in 2015, when his

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racing buggy flipped multiple times during a competition. Whilst the incident appeared serious he was uninjured. The show is based on the Australian magazine of the same name (ManSpace Magazine), which is published by

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* 9Go! original programming Australian English-language television shows Australian travel television series Australian non-fiction television series 2014 Australian television series debuts {{Australia-tv-prog-stub