Sam Taunton

“On an express elevator to stardom.” Herald Sun

Sam Taunton - MICF 2021 Gala Clip

Sam Taunton - Showreel

Sam Taunton’s quick-fire punchlines and captivating storytelling have made him one of the most in-demand acts in the country.

You might know him from hosting The Project for two years, but onstage is where he truly shines. After winning the prestigious Pinder Prize at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sam has toured to critical acclaim across Australia, Asia, UK, India, and sold out Edinburgh Fringe. He’s performed at the Sydney Opera House for Just For Laughs and taken the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow nationwide, constantly proving why he’s become essential viewing..

Best known for finding fun in the news on The Project, Sam also pops up battling the generations on Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen, testing his smarts on Celebrity Letters and Numbers, or bringing the laughs on Spicks and Specks and The Oxfam Gala.

Since leaving The Project, Sam has created The Track, a podcast and talk show exploring the daily habits of interesting people through fun, silly conversations with a retro talk show vibe – think 1970s charm for a 2025 audience.

Television
Live Shows
Radio/Podcast
Awards
Corporate
Other Notable Work

2024 Network 10: Celebrity Deal or No Deal (Guest)

2023 Network 10: ‘Rooster” Live Comedy Special

2023- onwards Network 10: The Project (co-host)

2022 – ABC TV: Spicks and Specks (Guest)

2022 – SBS: Celebrity Letters and Numbers (Guest)

2021 – ABC TV: 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Comedy Spot)

2020 – STAN: Lockdown Comedy Festival (Comedy Spot)

2020 – Network Ten: Hughesy We Have a Problem (Panelist)

2018-22 – Network Ten: The Project (Regular Correspondent)

2018-19 – Fox Sports: The Professor’s Late Hit (Regular Presenter)

2018-19 – Fox Sports: The Night Watchman (Regular Presenter)

2018 – ABC TV: Tonightly with Tom Ballard (Comedy Spot)

2018 – ABC TV: Comedy Next Gen (Stand Up Special)

2018 – MTV: Geordie Shore: The Kick On (Co-Host)

2016-18 – MTV: MTV VJ Host – Regular Presenter

2017 – ABC TV: Comedy Up Late (Host)

2015 – ABC TV: Comedy Up Late (Comedy Spot)

2015 – SBS: RAW Comedy National Final (Comedy Spot)

2015 – Channel 31: The Leak (Regular Presenter)

2015 – Channel 31: Live on Bowen (Regular Presenter)

2024 How to Tie a Tie- Solo Show Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival

2022 – Yoho Diabolo– Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival

2021 – Rooster– Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival

2020 – Sydney Opera House Digital Stage (Streamed)
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House

2020 – Rooster– Solo Show
Adelaide Fringe, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Perth Fringe World, Support Act on Peter Helliar’s tour of Loopy

2019 – Straight From The Shoulder – Solo Show
Adelaide Fringe, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Comedy Store Sydney, Edinburgh Fringe

2018 – It’s Nice, It’s Modern – Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Comedy Store Sydney

2017 – Taunts Down For What – Solo Show
Perth Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival

2023- ARN Podcast: Picture Discuss (Guest)

2020 – 2023 Podcast: The Good Stuff (Sam Taunton and Tom Cashman)

2022 – Triple M: Sydney Breakfast (Weekly Segment)

2021 – Nova Podcast: Mates Talking About Stuff (Guest

2020 – triple j: Weekly Segment on Triple J Breakfast

2020 – triple j Fill-in Co-Host on Drive with Michael Hing

2019 – FBI Radio: Up For It (Guest)

2019 – HIT Network: Sunday Experiment (Co-Host w/ Nikki Britton)

2018-19 – FBi Radio: FBi Breakfast – Shits & Gigs (Segment Host)

Appeared on various radio stations including triple j, Triple M, Nova FM, 2SER

2019: Winner – Pinder Prize – Melbourne International Comedy Festival

2017: Nominee – Best Newcomer – Melbourne International Comedy Festival

2017: Nominee – Best Comedy – Perth Fringeworld

2015: Finalist – RAW Comedy National Final – Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Sam Taunton is available to perform a comedy spot, facilitate a panel or host your next corporate event.
Please get in touch with our dedicated staff here to discuss what we can do for you and your team.

Previous clients Include:
Jetts Fitness
Google
McDonalds
P&O Cruises
Canva
Collingwood Football Club
ANZ

Testimonials:

“Sam was FANTASTIC! Nailed the brief on the clothing, was a delight to work with and everyone was properly belly-laughing”
Taronga Zoofari

Sam was the perfect fit for the brief, he entertained our guests and provided fantastic entertainment. His opening monologue set a great vibe for the night and had the audience in stitches.
SBS Agency Challenge

2021: 2021 AACTA Awards – Red Carpet Reporter

2019: Powerbomb Comedy Headliner

2019: Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Audible Comedy Up Late

2016-19: MICF Roadshow – Australia and Asia

2018: Just For Laughs Sydney – Stand Up Series

2018: Support for Wil Anderson – Comedy Store Sydney

2018: Support for Rob Brydon – Australia Tour

2017-19: Splendour in the Grass – Stand Up Comedy

2017-19: Sydney Fringe – Split Bill Shows with Cameron James & Tom Cashman

2016: Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Comedy Zone

2016: Triple J Good Az Friday – Comedy Spot

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