Austen Tayshus
Austen Tayshus is an Australian comedian, actor, and writer, widely recognized for his unique blend of satire and humor. He gained fame in the 1980s with his iconic stand-up routines and has since become a staple in Australian comedy. Recently, Tayshus was in the news for receiving a notable 90 minutes of airtime on ABC local radio, a decision that sparked discussions about editorial judgment and programming choices within the national broadcaster.
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Recent news mentions
Austen Tayshus is a comedian whose career Kim Williams intervened to support at the ABC.
The ABC Chair on Chronic Pain, AI, and ‘Hideous’ Editorial Blunders
Australia· 2026-02-26
Austen Tayshus, real name Sandy Gutman, refers to himself as 'mate of Kim Williams' in a message to former Radio Sydney host Josh Szeps.
Kim Williams lashes Austen Tayshus amid fresh scandalAustralia· 2025-06-27
Austen Tayshus expressed regret about the fallout for Kim Williams.
Media Watch’s Kim Williams Austen Tayshus saga hands win to ABC boss Hugh MarksAustralia· 2025-05-01
Comedian Austen Tayshus was given 90 minutes of airtime on ABC local radio.
ABC chair scorched for ‘lapse of judgment’ over alleged interferenceAustralia· 2025-04-29
