Synopsis
Join Australian Comedian Matt Stewart with rotating guests, as they explore primates in popular culture from Chimpan-A to Chimpan-Z!
Episodes
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169 - Department Stores Sold Monkeys in the 1960s??
22/10/2026 Duration: 37minCome see PRIME MATES in person (or via stream) at this weekend's Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival! Cheerful Earful Tix: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearfulausSupport the show via http://patreon.com/dogoonpodCheck out my new stand up special 'Bad Boy': https://youtu.be/uwco3wBOFSA?si=NL524pxlJGiQsATtJoin my mailing list: https://mattstewartcomedy.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bcec2e2c2cd70de3760930708&id=622ba2db19Submit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Watch my special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyCheck out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhEBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: ht
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168 - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (with Suren and Marcel)
02/07/2026 Duration: 01h12minWe finally talk about Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Arc! Joined by Suren Jayemanne and Marcel Blanche-de Wilt! Bad Dates!! Join my mailing list: https://mattstewartcomedy.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bcec2e2c2cd70de3760930708&id=622ba2db19Submit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Watch my special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyCheck out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and sweet logo by Peader Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/
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167 - What Monkeys Teach Us About Money (with Luke Morris)
25/06/2026 Duration: 01h23minLuke Morris enters the monkey house to deliver a report about what monkeys can teach us about money!Join my mailing list: https://mattstewartcomedy.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bcec2e2c2cd70de3760930708&id=622ba2db19Submit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8See Who Knew It LIVE: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/7bb3026b-b8a8-40b8-8693-2cadee9f423cWatch my special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyCheck out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smit
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166 - The Mandalorian and Grogu (with Dave Warneke)
29/05/2026 Duration: 39minThe first Star Wars movie of the decade is out and it includes a bunch of monkey and ape-like aliens! Join my mailing list: https://mattstewartcomedy.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bcec2e2c2cd70de3760930708&id=622ba2db19Submit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8See Who Knew It LIVE: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/7bb3026b-b8a8-40b8-8693-2cadee9f423cWatch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyCheck out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our awesome theme song by Evan Munr
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165 - Crypto Bros Enter Punch's Enclosure (with Evan Munro-Smith)
21/05/2026 Duration: 38minOn this week's episode second banana Evan Munro-Smith is back to talk about the recent news of Punch the Monkey having intruders in its enclosure!Join my mailing list: https://mattstewartcomedy.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bcec2e2c2cd70de3760930708&id=622ba2db19Submit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8See Who Knew It LIVE: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/7bb3026b-b8a8-40b8-8693-2cadee9f423cWatch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyCheck out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primemates
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164 - Gorilla Radio (with Erika Fleury)
14/05/2026 Duration: 01h15minOn this week's episode returning guest Erika Fleury (NAPSA) returns, this time to talk about songs with lyrics about monkeys and apes!Join my mailing list: https://mattstewartcomedy.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bcec2e2c2cd70de3760930708&id=622ba2db19Submit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8See Who Knew It LIVE: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/7bb3026b-b8a8-40b8-8693-2cadee9f423cWatch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyCheck out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our
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163 - Better Man (with Stu Daulman)
07/05/2026 Duration: 01h11minBetter Man is music biopic about a chimpanzee who becomes a famous musician based on real life musician Robbie Williams! Join my mailing list: https://mattstewartcomedy.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bcec2e2c2cd70de3760930708&id=622ba2db19Submit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8See Who Knew It LIVE: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/7bb3026b-b8a8-40b8-8693-2cadee9f423cWatch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyCheck out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our awesome them
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162 - The Wendigo Cryptid
01/05/2026 Duration: 51minThe Wendigo is a North American cryptic, listen to me read all about it!article: mythfolks.com/wendigoJoin my mailing list: https://mattstewartcomedy.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bcec2e2c2cd70de3760930708&id=622ba2db19Submit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8See Who Knew It LIVE: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/7bb3026b-b8a8-40b8-8693-2cadee9f423cWatch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyCheck out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our awesome theme song by Evan Munr
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161 - Beneath the Planet of the Apes (with Dave Warneke)
24/04/2026 Duration: 01h13minBeneath the Planet of the Apes is a wild movie, the follow up to the original Planet of the Apes - let outsell you about it! Join my mailing list: https://mattstewartcomedy.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bcec2e2c2cd70de3760930708&id=622ba2db19What topics should we cover in APE-ril: https://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?id=604ab109-0141-42ef-9eb6-7128eced6816Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedySubmit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https:
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160 - Punch the Monkey
17/04/2026 Duration: 51minPunch the monkey has taken social media by storm in 2026, but what's his story?!?Join my mailing list: https://mattstewartcomedy.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bcec2e2c2cd70de3760930708&id=622ba2db19Get tickets to see us live in Melbourne (use code GOBANANAS): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/matt-stewart-and-suren-jayemanne/What topics should we cover in APE-ril: https://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?id=604ab109-0141-42ef-9eb6-7128eced6816Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedySubmit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattst
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159 - What if Harambe was buried in Stephen King's Pet Sematary? (with Plumbing the Death Star)
09/04/2026 Duration: 01h16minThis week we are joined by Plumbing the Death Star to ponder the question what if Harambe was buried in Stephen King's Pet Sematary? Happy APEril! This was the fourth most voted for topic this year!Get tickets to see us live in Melbourne (use code GOBANANAS): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/matt-stewart-and-suren-jayemanne/What topics should we cover in APE-ril: https://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?id=604ab109-0141-42ef-9eb6-7128eced6816Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedySubmit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOu
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158 - Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes (with Connor Schmidt)
03/04/2026 Duration: 01h27minPlanet of the Apes was rebooted in 2001 by Tim Burton - we watched it so you don't have to! Happy APEril! This was the fifth most voted for topic this year!Get tickets to see us live in Melbourne (use code GOBANANAS): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/matt-stewart-and-suren-jayemanne/What topics should we cover in APE-ril: https://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?id=604ab109-0141-42ef-9eb6-7128eced6816Contact Connor: Insta: @cmrschmidt11 email: cschmidtediting@gmail.comWatch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedySubmit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://
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157 - Ape Titty Slide 6 (with Evan, Adam, Jackson and Suren!)
26/03/2026 Duration: 01h06minOnce again we have assembled the crack squad (Evan Munro-Smith, Adam Carnevale, Jackson Baly and introducing Sure Jayemanne) and are back on the Ape Titty Slide beat, looking to blow this case even further wide open! We’re starting to think this goes all the way to the top - and then all the way down again! (If you aren't up to date, check out the first four episodes of the saga: ep 124-127 and 135.)What topics should we cover in APE-ril: https://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?id=604ab109-0141-42ef-9eb6-7128eced6816Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyGet tickets to see us live in Melbourne (use code GOBANANAS): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/matt-stewart-and-suren-jayemanne/Submit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand
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156 - Monkey Dust (with Suren Jayemanne)
19/03/2026 Duration: 20minMonkey Dust! It's a drug maybe!? We're just dropping in for a quick ep while we had some spare time in the studio, why not record a Prime Mates?!?!Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyGet tickets to see us live in Melbourne (use code GOBANANAS): https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/matt-stewart-and-suren-jayemanne/Submit any prime mate facts or questions or Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewartOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and sweet logo by Peader Thom
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155 - MCU's Red Skull/Bald Uakari (with Suren Jayemanne)
05/03/2026 Duration: 01h13minDid you know Suren loves bald uakari? Did you also know he was featured in the MCU? Well tune into this late night recording to hear him spill the beans!Check out Matt's new stand up special: https://youtu.be/ZgukEPerWZc?si=SW8PttGAB-ly_GF8Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyGet tickets to see us live: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/Submit any Ape Titty Slide Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewart Our twitter: https://twitter.com/PrimeMatesPodOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our awesome theme song by Ev
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154 - Is the Grinch an Ape? (with Adam Carnevale)
18/12/2025 Duration: 01h01minIt's Christmas time so Adam Carnevale is here to help answer the question "Is the Grinch an ape??" and also in a quick episode of Getting Fruity with Matt and the Boys we talk fruit cake!Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyGet tickets to see us live: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/Submit any Ape Titty Slide Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewart Our twitter: https://twitter.com/PrimeMatesPodOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and sweet logo by Peader Thomas Hosted
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153 - Jane Goodall RIP (with Evan Munro-Smith)
02/10/2025 Duration: 30minThis morning we woke up to the sad news of Jane Goodall's passing, so we've met in the Monkey House for an emergency episode!Cheerful Earful tickets: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/home/ce25Article discussed: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-02/primatologist-jane-goodall-obituary/102197696Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyGet tickets to see us live: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/Submit any Ape Titty Slide Info: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewart Our twitter: https://twitter.com/PrimeMatesPodOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https
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152 - The Drunken Monkey (with Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke)
26/09/2025 Duration: 28minDave and Jess return to the monkey house to talk about Robert Dudley's The ‘drunken monkey’ hypothesis!Cheerful Earful tickets: https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/prime-mates---live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-5-oct-2025-ticketsArticle discussed: https://news.berkeley.edu/2025/09/17/in-the-wild-chimps-likely-ingest-the-equivalent-of-several-alcoholic-drinks-every-day/Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyGet tickets to see us live: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/Submit any prime mates/primates facts/questions: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewart Our
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Fantastic Four: First Steps with Connor Schmidt
07/08/2025 Duration: 35minWhat the hell, another new super hero movie (very briefly) featuring a primate?! We're in a new golden age baby! To talk all about it we are joined in the Monkey House by Connor Schmidt (Who Knew It with Matt Stewart)!Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyGet tickets to see us live: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/Submit any prime mates/primates facts/questions: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewart Our twitter: https://twitter.com/PrimeMatesPodOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our awesome theme song by Evan Mun
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150 - Superman (2025) with Connor Schmidt
31/07/2025 Duration: 01h10minSuperman is back, as is Lex Luther - now with added monkeys! Joined in the Monkey House by Connor Schmidt (Who Knew It with Matt Stewart) we get stuck into it, enjoy!Watch my new special Best Man: http://bit.ly/BestManComedyGet tickets to see us live: https://mattstewartcomedy.com/Submit any prime mates/primates facts/questions: https://forms.gle/VkQm5vX7g4hS4yZF7Submit any future topic suggestions: https://forms.gle/479MgDEuQp3SuF6t8Check out Matt's new podcast 'Who Knew It with Matt Stewart': https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Watch Matt's previous stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dogoonpodBook Matt to send a video message about whatever: https://www.cameo.com/mattstewart Our twitter: https://twitter.com/PrimeMatesPodOur instagram: https://instagram.com/primematespodFacebook: https://facebook.com/primematespod Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and sweet logo by Peader Thomas Hosted on A