Hobba and Hing
| Company type | Comedy duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Radio, Podcasting |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Lewis Hobba, Michael Hing |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Radio show (Triple J Drive), Podcasts (Simply the Jest, Silver Bullet, Hobba and Hing Podcast), Television special (Australia's Best Competition Competition), Live performances |
Hobba and Hing represent an Australian comedy duo established in 2020 by Lewis Hobba and Michael Hing. They gained recognition through their three-year tenure hosting the drive time segment on the youth-oriented radio station Triple J. In 2024, they introduced a weekly podcast. Their body of work also encompasses the comedy wellness podcast Silver Bullet, the television special Australia's Best Competition Competition, along with several live performances.
Background
Lewis Hobba was the host of Triple J's Drive program starting in 2015, initially alongside Veronica Milsom, and had previously been involved with weekend shows while pursuing stand-up comedy. Meanwhile, Michael Hing has experience presenting on Good Game: Pocket Edition (ABC2) and The Feed (SBS Viceland).
Career
Their collaboration commenced in February 2020 when Hing joined Hobba as co-host of Triple J's Drive following Milsom's exit. Originally planned as a temporary arrangement lasting nine months, the show was soon rebranded as Hobba and Hing due to strong audience support.
One of their well-liked segments, Simply the Jest, which showcased listeners' incredulous anecdotes, was developed into an independent podcast in March 2021. They appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for three straight years, delivering live adaptations of their radio content, including shows titled I Can't Believe It's Not Radio! and Simply the Jest, held at major venues.
In October 2022, they hosted the television special Australia's Best Competition Competition, a joint production by ABC Television and Triple J that examined community contests across Australia.
July 2023 marked their announcement to leave the drive slot. Their concluding week featured the unveiling of statues at Newcastle Museum, honoring their significant regional audience. Between August and September, they conducted a farewell tour named The Last Show Ever. Abby Butler and Tyrone Pynor took over as Triple J Drive hosts thereafter.
Following their departure from Triple J, they launched a weekly comedy wellness podcast titled Silver Bullet in partnership with ABC, inviting guests who suggest self-care routines that the hosts attempt and evaluate. In January 2024, they independently released a self-titled weekly podcast. Despite a devoted following, this podcast has seen no new episodes for several months and appears to be discontinued.
Podcasts
- Simply the Jest (2021–2023), distributed by the ABC
- Silver Bullet (2023), distributed by the ABC
- Hobba and Hing Podcast (2024–present), independently distributed