Tony Moclair

Tony Moclair
Born	(1969-09-04) September 4, 1969 County Cork, Ireland
Occupation(s)	Comedian, actor, writer, performer, radio presenter
Known for	Radio presenting on various Australian stations; comedic characters including Guido Hatzis; writing for Shaun Micallef's Newstopia, Mad As Hell, and Spicks and Specks

Tony Moclair (born 4 September 1969 in County Cork, Ireland) is a multifaceted Australian comedian, actor, writer, performer, and radio presenter.

Renowned for his adaptability, Moclair has worked across numerous Australian radio platforms, frequently adopting unique personas rather than presenting as himself.

Radio

Moclair’s radio career spans various Australian stations where he has hosted a range of programs.

3RRR

Using the pseudonym Tony Kelly, he co-hosted the enduring breakfast program The Breakfasters on 3RRR 102.7 FM alongside Chris Hatzis and Julian Schiller.

Nova 91.9

In August 2004, Moclair became a co-host on Nova 91.9’s breakfast show Jodie, Jules and Tony, with Ryan, working with Jodie J. Hill, Jules Schiller, and Ryan "Fitzy" Fitzgerald. He remained part of the lineup until 2006.

ABC Radio Adelaide

During the mid-2000s, Moclair served as the weekday breakfast presenter on ABC Radio Adelaide.

ABC Radio Melbourne

For the 2007/2008 summer season, he co-hosted the breakfast show on ABC Radio Melbourne with Rachel Berger, and also featured on Conversation Hour alongside Jon Faine.

Triple M

Towards the end of 2008, Moclair appeared as a guest co-host on The Shebang, substituting for Marty Sheargold. The following year, he joined The Hot Breakfast as a breakfast co-host with Eddie McGuire, Luke Darcy, and Mieke Buchan.

Prior to The Hot Breakfast, Moclair contributed to the Pete and Myf show after Richard Marsland’s death. Rather than appearing as himself, he portrayed recurring characters including Tom Cruise, Colin the Taxi Driver, and Clem—the program’s eldest listener—and also crafted comedic sketches showcasing his writing talents.

Following the cancellation of Pete and Myf, in August 2009 Moclair and Mike Fitzpatrick temporarily helmed the breakfast slot. His role on The Hot Breakfast concluded in June 2010.

3AW

In 2011, Moclair joined 3AW’s The Weekend Break, taking over from Sam Pang on "The Sunday Roast" alongside John Origlasso. He became a frequent contributor to Denis Walter’s Afternoon show and occasionally hosted Melbourne Overnight.

In October 2015, he premiered Friday Night Lights, a Friday evening summer program on 3AW. By August 2016, Moclair was appointed host of the midnight-to-dawn show Australia Overnight.

On January 10, 2020, it was announced that Moclair would be replaced on Australia Overnight by a networked broadcast presented by Michael McLaren from Sydney. This move triggered strong listener opposition and a petition urging Nine Entertainment—3AW’s new owner—to reconsider.

Nonetheless, less than four months later on April 25, 2020, Moclair was reinstated as host of Australia Overnight starting April 27, accompanied by Bianca Johnston, his former producer. In February 2022 Johnston transitioned to the Afternoon program with Sean Woodward assuming production duties.

In September 2023, it was declared that Moclair would succeed Dee Dee Dunleavy as host of Afternoons. Until his commencement on October 30, 2023, interim presenters Jacqueline Felgate and Jimmy Bartel filled the position.

Characters

Tony Moclair demonstrates his adaptability through a range of both on-screen appearances and distinctive character portrayals.

Guido Hatzis

Guido Hatzis, a comedic persona of Greek-Australian origin, was developed by Tony Moclair alongside Julian Schiller, with Moclair providing the voice. The character first appeared on their Triple M radio show Crud, where his humor revolved around prank calls featuring outrageous boasts about his looks and talents. Guido’s widespread appeal resulted in multiple album releases: Do Not Talk Over Me (1999) and Whatever (2000) both achieved platinum certification and earned ARIA Awards for Best Comedy Release; Deported (2002) attained gold status. The last name 'Hatzis' was derived from broadcaster and producer Chris Hatzis.

Restoring the Balance

A satirical segment titled Restoring the Balance was broadcast intermittently on Triple J between 2003 and 2011, offering a humorous critique that contrasted the conservative Howard government with the station’s progressive viewpoint.

DJ Domm

In October 2007, Triple M introduced a podcast-exclusive series starring Moclair’s character DJ Domm. The show ran for 21 episodes before concluding.

Writing

Moclair has contributed writing to Shaun Micallef's Newstopia on SBS and currently writes for both Mad As Hell and Spicks and Specks on ABC.

With a strong interest in contemporary military history and aviation, he frequently offers commentary during broadcasts and authors a monthly column for Australian Aviation Magazine, along with contributions to other defense-related publications.

Television

Moclair has appeared as a member of the Brains Trust on ABC's The Einstein Factor and competed on Channel 10's Joker Poker. His acting roles include portraying Bingo in Season 3 of The Librarians and making a guest appearance in Episode 4 of Upper Middle Bogan.

Personal life

Born in Cork, Ireland, in 1969, Moclair is the sixth child out of eight siblings and was the youngest born in Ireland. Following the birth of his first child in 2006, he and his wife established their home in Melbourne.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Monash University in 1991, specializing in history and English literature. A passionate supporter of the Carlton Football Club, Moclair also co-hosts their official podcasts.