About this season
Biting, bite-sized comedy as Sammy J rips into the political machinations of Canberra and beyond. With an insatiable appetite for politics, Sammy blends comedy and song where he can harass and heckle the politics of the day.
Episodes (40)
1. The Ballad Of Section 44
Aired 8 February 2018 • 4 min
Sammy J serenades our leaders in the Parliamentary Lounge. Come for the song, stay for the jacket.
2. Barnaby On Ice
Aired 15 February 2018 • 4 min
The Winter Olympics are here! Can Humpty Barnaby impress the judges?
3. Bonk! Bonk! Bonk!
Aired 22 February 2018 • 4 min
Malcolm and Humpty Barnaby aren't getting along this week. Let's try some marriage counselling!
4. Now Is Not The Time
Aired 1 March 2018 • 4 min
We're going to school in America today! Do you want to join us?
5. Government Coach - New Season
Aired 8 March 2018 • 4 min
After a bruising start to the season, the Government Coach faces the media to talk whiteboards, Hitler Youth, and Big Mal's captaincy.
6. The Battle For Batman
Aired 15 March 2018 • 4 min
Holy bat smokes! Theres a by-election this weekend! Can Average Voter make it to the ballot box safely, or will he be defeated by the evil super-pollies?
7. Government Coach - Women's League
Aired 22 March 2018 • 4 min
The Government Coach faces some tough questions about his team's performance in the women's competition.
8. Egg Tampering Crisis
Aired 29 March 2018 • 4 min
The Leadership Bunnies face a press conference to explain their role in the Easter scandal.
9. I Wish I Hadn't Said That
Aired 5 April 2018 • 4 min
Live from the Parliamentary Lounge, Sammy J warbles his way through a brief history of political gaffes.
10. The NBN Rollout
Aired 12 April 2018 • 4 min
We're connecting to the NBN today! Do you want to join us?
11. Government Coach - 30 Losses
Aired 19 April 2018 • 4 min
The Government Coach explains the strategy behind Big Mal's losing streak.
12. Government Coach - Insiders
Aired 26 April 2018 • 4 min
Broadcasting live from the coaching box during Kelly O'Dwyer's Sunday morning match-up.
13. Shake, Shake, Shake Your Hands!
Aired 3 May 2018 • 4 min
We're having fun in the Demilitarised Zone today! Do you want to join us?
14. Budget Match
Aired 10 May 2018 • 4 min
The Government Coach helps ScoMo kick some long-term financial goals.
15. Royal Wedding
Aired 17 May 2018 • 4 min
An entitled Prince is getting married! Shall we help him woo his bride?
16. Trip Of A Lifetime
Aired 24 May 2018 • 4 min
It's Day 29 on the party boat, and the Cruise Director has some stern words for the passengers.
17. Indigenous Round
Aired 31 May 2018 • 4 min
History's against them, but the Coach is feeling optimistic about his team's chances this year.
18. Royal Commission Into Barnaby Joyce
Aired 7 June 2018 • 4 min
The Government has finally bowed to pressure and announced a Royal Commission into Barnaby Joyce's exclusive Sunday Night interview.
19. Fallin' 4 Kim
Aired 14 June 2018 • 4 min
To celebrate the historic Singapore summit, Sammy J enters the crowded K-pop market.
20. Going Once, Going Twice
Aired 21 June 2018 • 4 min
The ABC is up for sale and everything must go. Proudly brought to you by Sotherjay's Auction House.
21. Talking Pollie
Aired 28 June 2018 • 4 min
Roving reporter JP speaks to the Government Coach down in the cabinet rooms following a big win.
22. The Sugar Cube Cowboy
Aired 5 July 2018 • 4 min
Sammy gets a visit from the Sugar Industry's loveable new mascot. Yee-haw!
23. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie (Oi, Oi, Oi)
Aired 12 July 2018 • 4 min
By request of the Federal Government, Sammy J offers up an alternative national anthem.
24. Rats In The Ranks
Aired 19 July 2018 • 4 min
In this exclusive Three Corners report, we meet the man charged with tracking down the mythical Latham King Rat.
25. African Gangs
Aired 26 July 2018 • 4 min
Super Saturday is coming up, but the boys are more excited about the exhibition match.
26. On The Couch
Aired 2 August 2018 • 4 min
Meet Larry. He's a journalist. And he's had a rough week.
27. Malcolm the Magnificent
Aired 9 August 2018 • 4 min
It's the Greatest Magic Show on Earth! Do you want to join us?
28. Royal Commission into Fraser Anning's Maiden Speech
Aired 16 August 2018 • 4 min
Commissioner Jayne turns his judicial eye to the explosive events in the Senate.
29. Losing It
Aired 23 August 2018 • 4 min
After a dog of a week, the Government Coach addresses his party room.
30. Blood on the Field
Aired 30 August 2018 • 4 min
As the siren sounds on Big Mal's captaincy, we follow the Government Coach on the most dramatic day of his career.
31. Antiques Showcase
Aired 6 September 2018 • 4 min
Sammy and the team are in the beautiful Southern Highlands this week. Amongst the objects of interest is a stunning example of late twentieth century craftmanship.
32. Little Piggy Scomo
Aired 13 September 2018 • 4 min
We're meeting a new friend on Playground Politics this week! Let's make him feel welcome.
33. Bouncing Back
Aired 20 September 2018 • 4 min
Coach faces his first press conference since the change of captaincy.
34. How To Make an Australian Flag
Aired 27 September 2018 • 4 min
We're designing a new flag today! Do you want to join us?
35. Libspill Yoga
Aired 4 October 2018 • 4 min
It's a new day; it's a new you. Let's send some love and peace out into the world with the latest yoga flow from Canberra.
36. National Icon Sale
Aired 11 October 2018 • 4 min
Following the lucrative Sydney Opera House advertising debut, a selection of fine Australian landmarks go under the hammer.
37. No Hard Feelings
Aired 18 October 2018 • 4 min
The Principal welcomes back three students after a brief absence from school.
38. Wentworth Wipeout
Aired 25 October 2018 • 4 min
The Government Coach runs out of tactics in the final minutes of a bruising match.
39. Apology
Aired 1 November 2018 • 4 min
In 2068, the Prime Minister delivers the long-awaited apology to the Nauru Generation.
40. Trump Yoga
Aired 8 November 2018 • 4 min
Feeling tension in your midterms? Let's unwind with some Trump Yoga.