Jack Post
Jack Post (born 10 November 1987) is an Australian radio presenter and comedian from Melbourne. He is best known for his work on The Hamish & Andy Show and The Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show.
Career
Post began his career at the age of 15 as a Radio Broadcaster for Student Youth Network Media from 2003 to 2007.[1]
Post started as a panel operator for The Hamish & Andy Show in 2008 at Melbourne's Fox FM. Known affectionately as Cacklin' Jack[2], he became a regular part of the show until its completion in 2017. He remains part of the Hamish & Andy Podcast in 2018.[3]
In 2011 he hosted the Fill In Breakfast show with Glenn Robbins and Andy Lee.[4]
As of June 2018, Post is a sidekick to Christian O'Connell on The Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show on Melbourne's Gold 104.3.[5]
Music Career
Last Chance
In high school Post was the lead guitarist for the punk-rock group Last Chance. Along with his bandmates Muggo and Fonzy they performed at school concerts, and most notably at a venue with the doors still closed. They had a strong political bent to their lyrics, with their biggest hit "Down with Bush" targeting US President George W. Bush.
Cool Boys and the Frontman
In 2016 the hosts of the The Hamish & Andy Show formed the band Cool Boys and the Frontman. This featured Jack Post on guitar, with Hamish Blake on drums and Andy Lee on keyboard and trumpet.[6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Antenna Awards | Best Male Presenter | Won with co-host Alex Ford | https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMpMvtgULm/ |
| Jack Post | |
|---|---|
| Pseudonym | Cackling Jack |
| Born | 10 November 1987 Melbourne, Australia |
| Medium | Radio |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | NMIT (Film and Television) |
| Years active | 2008-Present |
| Spouse | Bianca Cuffia |
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References
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- ↑ "Hamish & Andy's "Cacklin' Jack" To Join Christian O'Connell On GOLD 104.3". B&T. 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ Andy, Hamish &. "Cacklin' Jack | Hamish & Andy". www.hamishandandy.com. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ "Hamish & Andy talk 2018, confirm no more radio... for now - Mediaweek". mediaweek.com.au. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
- ↑ Ziffer, Dan (2011-12-07). "Breaking with tradition". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
- ↑ "Bruce Willis, Steven Seagal: Christian O'Connell's worst celebrity interviews". www.news.com.au. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ "Hamish & Andy talk 2018, confirm no more radio... for now - Mediaweek". mediaweek.com.au. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
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