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 (38)
1. Banking Yoga
Aired 7 February 2019 • 4 min
Time to get our bodies back in balance.
2. Ask The Minister
Aired 14 February 2019 • 4 min
Sammy needs to go to hospital - but there's too much red tape. Everyone's favourite sitcom returns for another gut-busting episode.
3. Fence Jumpers
Aired 21 February 2019 • 4 min
The Government Coach reiterates his club's policy on people trying to sneak into the stadium without a ticket.
4. Nice Shoes
Aired 28 February 2019 • 4 min
Following Julie Bishops resignation, country superstars Buster J & The Death Stares perform their latest hit single.
5. Ministerial Auction
Aired 7 March 2019 • 4 min
Ladies and gentlemen, bidding is now open for a selection of fine retiring ministers.
6. Brexit Yoga
Aired 14 March 2019 • 4 min
Let's flex our foreign muscles with a brand new flow straight out of Europe.
7. Monsters
Aired 21 March 2019 • 4 min
This week on Playground Politics, Sammy J answers a letter from a young viewer.
8. Royal Commission into Jacinda Ardern Becoming Australian PM
Aired 28 March 2019 • 4 min
Commissioner Jayne weighs up the arguments in favour of installing a Kiwi Prime Minister.
9. The Pollie Show
Aired 4 April 2019 • 4 min
With a Grand Final just around the corner, the Government Coach gets a grilling from JP and the team.
10. J-Bet
Aired 11 April 2019 • 4 min
Love a punt? We've got great odds for you this week courtesy of J-Bet.
11. School Holiday Yoga
Aired 18 April 2019 • 4 min
Childcare stressing you out? Time to unwind with some School Holiday Yoga.
12. Bubbles
Aired 25 April 2019 • 4 min
The Government Coach talks water, Barnaby and bubbles.
13. Robin Bill of Shorten Forest
Aired 2 May 2019 • 4 min
There's an archery competition in Shorten Forest! Can Robin Bill hit his targets without hurting anyone?
14. Goodbye, Queensland
Aired 23 May 2019 • 4 min
Country music superstar Buster J returns with a song about a recent loss.
15. Je Suis Scomo
Aired 30 May 2019 • 4 min
A triumphant Coach faces his first press conference after the Grand Final win.
16. ALP Yoga
Aired 6 June 2019 • 4 min
Its Time - for ALP yoga.
17. How to Make a Search Warrant
Aired 13 June 2019 • 4 min
We're raiding journalists' homes today. Do you want to join us?
18. The Spirit of The Game
Aired 20 June 2019 • 4 min
Sammy J and Randy struggle to enjoy a footy match.
19. Royal Commission into Douchebags
Aired 27 June 2019 • 4 min
Commissioner Jayne examines the chasm between Australian male and female athletes.
20. The Tale of Scomocchio
Aired 4 July 2019 • 4 min
This week we're reading a special story about a little boy who wanted to be a real Prime Minister...
21. Capital City Yoga
Aired 11 July 2019 • 4 min
Let's flex our interstate rivalry with some Capital City Yoga.
22. Top of the Rock
Aired 18 July 2019 • 4 min
Gus from Uluru Summit Walks has a quick word to his tour group.
23. Antique Welfare
Aired 25 July 2019 • 4 min
Live from historic Atherton House, Sammy discovers a rare gem.
24. Die of Not Surprise
Aired 1 August 2019 • 4 min
Buster J & the Crown Escorts are back with a song for all the high rollers.
25. Thoughts and Prayers
Aired 8 August 2019 • 4 min
It's been a busy week in the department of Thoughts and Prayers.
26. International Bachelor
Aired 15 August 2019 • 4 min
Two countries, but only one rose. Who will Australia choose?
27. Pacific Round
Aired 22 August 2019 • 4 min
Coach comes out swinging after a big win in the Pacific.
28. The Girl from Ipswich Town
Aired 29 August 2019 • 4 min
Renowned bush poet S J Paterson presents his latest ballad.
29. Royal Commission into Rotting Husk of NSW Labor Party
Aired 5 September 2019 • 4 min
Commissioner Jayne turns his forensic gaze to the ALP's donations scandal.
30. Taking the Piss
Aired 12 September 2019 • 4 min
Meet Craig Tinkler, the Parliamentary piss-taker.
31. Hong Kong Yoga
Aired 19 September 2019 • 4 min
A brand new Yoga flow that's sweeping through Asia.
32. Royal Commission into Australia's Slightly Crap Internet
Aired 26 September 2019 • 4 min
Commissioner Jayne vents his NBN frustrations.
33. Barely Liveable Real Estate
Aired 3 October 2019 • 4 min
Richard from Barely Liveable Real Estate introduces another hot property.
34. How to Impeach an Orange
Aired 10 October 2019 • 4 min
We're learning about peaches today!
35. Reality Ambassadors
Aired 17 October 2019 • 4 min
Coach announces his exciting new National Economy Ambassador.
36. Just Keep Winning
Aired 24 October 2019 • 4 min
In light of this week's racing controversy, Three Corners speaks exclusively to a horse.
37. Let it Rain
Aired 31 October 2019 • 4 min
Buster J & The Murray Darlings send a message to Canberra.
38. Constitutional Cops
Aired 7 November 2019 • 4 min
It's time to show some stealth for the Commonwealth.