Meet the Podcaster: Lizzy Hoo

Comedian Lizzy Hoo is currently on a global tour with new stand-up material, while also building an audience for The Lizzy Hoo Show, a weekly Australian comedy and interview podcast.

Featuring comedians, entertainers, athletes and other fascinating guests, the show explores life’s funniest mishaps, unexpected challenges and memorable moments through candid conversations and storytelling.

Known for her warm, self-deprecating style and ability to turn everyday chaos into standout comedy, Lizzy brings the same energy to podcasting.

We caught up with Lizzy to hear about the show, her creative process and life on the road.

Interview with Lizzy Hoo

Acast: You launched The Lizzy Hoo Show six months ago – what was the original spark behind it? When did you think, “Yep, this needs to be a podcast”?

I love real people and real stories. I was doing a travel show and the crew and I were sitting around having dinner – we were all swapping travel stories and some of them were absolutely insane. One of the guys had lost his marbles in Serbia and another literally went to zero gravity with Usain Bolt – sorry what?? I just started asking people what their biggest ‘shituation’ (sh*tty situation) was and the floodgates opened. I thought, yep, this would make a good podcast. 

‍

Acast: How would you describe the podcast in one sentence to anyone who hasn’t listened yet?

Nice chat, fun times with your new best friend… mate, that’s f*cked up. 

‍

Acast: Your comedy often comes from real life — how much of the podcast is planned vs you just following a tangent?

Eeek, mostly a tangent. I’d love to be more planned but I guess when you’re a comedian you follow your instincts – which have been honed after standing up on stage night after night. I have a general idea of what’s happening but I don’t know the end to anybody’s story, so it’s my job to draw it out of them. 

Spontaneity is key. But a little planning is ok. 

‍

Acast: What’s been your favourite episode or guest moment so far?

Nikki Britton trying to do a citizen’s arrest after a little road rage. 

Bec Melrose’s birth story.

And Jake Howie’s housemates from hell.

‍

Acast: Has doing the podcast changed your stand-up in any way (or vice versa)?

I think it’s helped me be a better interviewer. I think my stand-up was always quite confessional so to be able to do that in podcast form is great. 

‍

Acast: What’s something people might be surprised to learn about making a comedy podcast?

The stories are real. So many times people think we make stuff up. NO. These stories, especially on the podcast, are SO REAL. 

‍

Acast: You’re currently on a global stand-up tour, with shows coming up in Melbourne, Newcastle, London, and Edinburgh. What do you love about being on the road?

I love travelling. I love meeting new people and running around new cities and towns early in the morning. I love eating new things and just generally getting lost. 

‍

Quick-fire round

One word to describe your podcast? Gasp ‍

Dream guest (alive or dead)? Joanna Lumley (my hero)‍

A topic you could talk about for three hours with no notes? Food memories‍

What’s always in your bag when you’re on tour? Throat lozenges ‍

Most-used app on your phone? Instagram (sadly) ‍

Go-to snack when you’re recording or backstage? Carman’s muesli bar ‍

What’s a product you use weekly that you’d happily shout out? My cloud straightener ‍

Something you’ve bought recently because of an ad (be honest)?  A golf bag (haha I love golf!)