Sam Taunton’s quick-fire punchlines and captivating storytelling have made him one of the most in-demand acts in the country.

You might know him from hosting The Project for two years, but onstage is where he truly shines. After winning the prestigious Pinder Prize at the

Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sam has toured to critical acclaim across Australia, Asia, UK, India, and sold out Edinburgh Fringe. He’s performed at the Sydney Opera House for Just For Laughs and taken the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow nationwide, constantly proving why he’s become essential viewing..

Best known for finding fun in the news on The Project, Sam also pops up battling the generations on Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen, testing his smarts on Celebrity Letters and Numbers, or bringing the laughs on Spicks and Specks and The Oxfam Gala.

Since leaving The Project, Sam has created The Track, a podcast and talk show exploring the daily habits of interesting people through fun, silly conversations with a retro talk show vibe – think 1970s charm for a 2025 audience.-nominated deb