Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey

Season 1

Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey marries Micallef's sharp intellect and humour with the personal journeys of these comedians as they delve into aspects of their heritage that have long remained unknown. The result is a compelling blend of entertainment and insight.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

Aaron Chen
E1
Aaron ChenShaun Micallef takes Aaron Chen to China on an origin odyssey. Together they explore the rich heritage of Aaron’s father and the generations before him, uncovering stories, traditions and local delicacies.
Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli
E2
Michael ‘Wippa’ WipfliHost Shaun Micallef is whisking comedians away from their everyday Aussie lives to embark on an epic odyssey. This time he’s off to Switzerland with radio presenter and comedian Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli to explore Wippa’s Swiss roots.
Lizzy Hoo
E3
Lizzy HooShaun takes comedian Lizzy Hoo on an origin odyssey, to figure out who is Lizzy Hoo, by ignoring the Malaysian Chinese side of her family, instead exploring her Irish roots inherited from the person who isn’t a Hoo, her mother.
Dilruk Jayasinha
E4
Dilruk JayasinhaHost Shaun Micallef is whisking comedians away from their everyday Aussie lives to embark on an epic odyssey. Comedian Dilruk Jayasinha travels home to Sri Lanka to explore how his upbringing amongst three different religions and his place in his family have shaped his life in Australia today.
Nina Oyama
E5
Nina OyamaOn this shapely leg of the journey Shaun and comedian Nina Oyama head to Nina’s father’s homeland, Japan to learn more about her heritage.
India
E6
IndiaHost Shaun Micallef is whisking comedians away from their everyday Aussie lives to embark on an epic odyssey. This leg takes him and adopted stand-up son Arj Barker to India. They dive into an adventure-filled journey across the country, with Arj even performing a routine along the way.