Marty Sheargold
Marty Sheargold | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nowra, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, radio presenter, actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Stand-up comedy, radio hosting, acting |
Martin Donald Sheargold is a comedian from Australia known for his work in stand-up, radio hosting, and acting.
Early life and education
Born in Nowra, New South Wales, Sheargold completed his schooling at Daramalan College located in Canberra.
Radio
Sheargold's journey in radio commenced when he took over from Greg Fleet on a morning program in Adelaide. Between 2003 and 2008, he was a co-host on Triple M's The Shebang, alongside Fifi Box and subsequently Paul Murray. The show initially aired nationally during drive-time before transitioning to the Sydney breakfast slot, concluding its run in October 2008.
In May 2010, he joined Nova 106.9 as a replacement for Ash Bradnam. By August 2011, the program Meshel, Tim and Marty became Nova FM’s national drive-time broadcast, taking over from Fitzy and Wippa. After Meshel Laurie’s exit in 2014, Kate Ritchie joined the team and the show was retitled Kate, Tim & Marty.
On 24 July 2020, Sheargold declared his departure from Kate, Tim & Marty, with his final broadcast occurring on 11 September.
The following year, the Marty Sheargold Show premiered on Triple M Melbourne, succeeding The Hot Breakfast. In March 2021, he expanded into television by joining the cast of Fisk as Ray Gruber, a law partner.
In February 2025, Triple M ended Sheargold's contract due to offensive remarks made about the Matildas and women's sports.
Television
Sheargold made a guest appearance as a comedian on the RMITV program Under Melbourne Tonight in November 1995. His television comedy credits include roles in The Micallef Program (1998), a segment called 'Bob's Scrapbook' on The Mick Molloy Show (1999), as well as appearances on Russell Gilbert Live (2000) and Russell Gilbert Was Here! (2001). Additionally, he was the host, creator, and writer for Hahn Ice Headliners (1997–98) aired on The Comedy Channel.
In 2003, Sheargold acted in productions such as Bad Eggs, The Forest, and portrayed The Courier in Welcher & Welcher. He returned to television in 2009 playing Paolo on the series The Librarians.
Live comedy
After a two-decade hiatus from live stand-up performances, Sheargold resumed touring in 2019 with eleven sold-out shows across major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. The tour was extended in 2020 with an additional 27 performances that incorporated other key locations such as Hobart, Canberra, and Cairns.
Other appearances
Sheargold has appeared as a panel member on various programs including Under Melbourne Tonight, The Micallef Program, The Mick Molloy Show, The Project, Dirty Laundry Live, and Have You Been Paying Attention?.
2023: conduct at AFL Grand Final
In October 2023, allegations surfaced that Sheargold used profanity towards advertising clients of Southern Cross Austereo during the 2023 AFL Grand Final. Subsequently, he paused his media engagements.
2024: remarks perceived as anti-semitic
In March 2024, Sheargold faced criticism after making statements perceived to be anti-semitic, including the comment: "And, of course, I should have known it would rely on what the Jewish people wanted," which triggered public complaints.
2025: remarks deemed misogynistic
On 25 February 2025, during an episode of The Marty Sheargold Show on Triple M, Marty Sheargold made contentious statements regarding women's sports and the Matildas following their defeats in the SheBelieves Cup. These remarks were broadly criticized as being "offensive and misogynistic," drawing attention from media outlets worldwide. Football Australia responded with a comprehensive statement emphasizing the harm caused by the comments, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also expressed disapproval. Both Sheargold and Triple M issued apologies; however, Sheargold’s apology, which acknowledged that some listeners might have been offended, was largely regarded as inadequate. As a result, on 26 February, Triple M ended Sheargold’s contract.
The following day, it was revealed that on 25 February, Sheargold had also trivialized endometriosis by calling it "made up" during his broadcast, intensifying public outrage.