John Robertson: Into The Dark Room - From Australian Idol to Comedy Anarchy

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Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Steve Otis Gunn

112 episodes

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A comedic podcast loosely based on TV, where Wordmonger & Levity Merchant Steve Otis Gunn chats with the creative minds behind comedy, theatre, film, and TV

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A comedic podcast loosely based on TV, where Wordmonger & Levity Merchant Steve Otis Gunn chats with the creative minds behind comedy, theatre, film, and TV

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Robertson: Into The Dark Room - From Australian Idol to Comedy Anarchy

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

59 minutes 41 seconds

1 month ago

John Robertson: Into The Dark Room - From Australian Idol to Comedy Anarchy

🎙️ Episode Overview

In this energetic and unfiltered conversation, Steve Otis Gunn chats with comedian, writer, and chaos-curator John Robertson — best known for the cult comedy live-action video game The Dark Room. John takes us behind the curtain of his career, from accidentally winning awards for a “kids’ show” that was never meant for kids, to keeping his voice alive throughout years of performing, to repeatedly pitching his ideas for TV development.

Episode Highlights:

Tales of phantom VR companies, and the dream of working with Tilda Swinton.
The difference between British, Dutch, and German audiences
Thoughts on accents, regional quirks, and what happens when cultural sensitivity collides with comedy.

This episode is a treat for fans of offbeat comedy, cult gaming culture, and anyone who enjoys behind-the-scenes stories from the world of live performance.

🎭 About John

John Robertson is an Australian comedian, writer, and creator of the cult hit The Dark Room, the world’s only live-action video game comedy show. A veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe and international festivals, John is known for his booming voice, razor-sharp crowd work, and chaotic energy. His career spans stand-up, Twitch streaming, and multiple runs in TV development, where his unclassifiable format has fascinated (and baffled) networks. Blending anarchic humour with gaming culture and theatrical showmanship, John has carved out a unique place as one of comedy’s true innovators.

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Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Host: Steve Otis Gunn

Guest: John Robertson – Comedian & Author

Duration: 59 minutes

Release Date: September 25, 2025

Season: 4, Episode 18

All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn

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