Anthony Locascio - Pappou (παππού)
Anthony Locascio's Pappou (grandfather) immigrated to Australia from Greece in the 1950's to become the top goalkeeper in Australian soccer. This dream came to an abrupt end when Pappou's fist had a chance encounter with a referree's head. Being a man was different back then.
In 2024, his grandson's dream of being a stand-up comedian hangs in the balance, as he contends with the challenges of a modern man; staying off the vapes, raising kittens, and defeating the corruption of world football from the safety of a podcast mic.
In his 2024 show, Australia's king of post-ethnic comedy returns with a show juxtaposing these two men, to determine whether Anthony is carrying on Pappou's legacy by chasing his dream, or if he just should've become a doctor like his grandfather always wanted.
Presented by: Anthony Locascio
Anthony Locascio is one of Australian comedy's rising stars. Blending sharp joke writing with musings on his ethnic background, Anthony is best known for his unique storytelling.
He completed back to back national tours in 2022 and 2023 with the highly successful 'Don't Call Me A Wog!' and ‘Heart Of Darkness’.
These took him to the Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Perth, Newcastle, Wollongong and Sydney Comedy Festivals, as well as indipendant shows in Brisbane and Canberra. He was hand picked for the Perth and Sydney Comedy Festival Galas in 2021 & 2022.
Starting his career in 2017, he was a two time NSW Raw Comedy State Finalist, and has performed with some of the best comedians Australia has to offer.
He hosts the Mr Sitter podcast