# Monty Franklin – Is That Your Mate

**Interview** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 7 November 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/interview/monty-franklin-is-that-your-mate/

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**Markus Hamence** is in **The Jungle Room** With **Monty Franklin** ahead of his 2025 Australian Tour, **‘Is That Your Mate’**.

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After sell out shows in 2024 with the ‘Yeah Nah’ Tour, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a brand new show, ‘Is That Your Mate’.

**Monty Franklin – ‘Is That Your Mate’ 2025 World Tour**

After sell out shows across Australia, America and Europe in 2024 with the ‘Yeah Nah’ Tour, **Monty Franklin** returns in 2025 with a brand new show, **‘Is That Your Mate’.** Coming to over 70 cities in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia in his biggest tour yet.

Monty Franklin is an Australian born stand-up comedian and actor based in Los Angeles. He has toured over 40 states of the US, performing to over 1 million Americans.

Monty also tours with **Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan** and **John Cleese**. Monty’s online videos pointing out the ‘perils’ of being an Australian living in America have massed over 1 billion views.

Monty was on Ep #1794 of **The Joe Rogan Experience **and is currently appearing in** ‘Real Rob’ **on NETFLIX, seasons 1 & 2. He has had roles on **‘New Girl’** – FOX, **‘Becoming Bond’** – Hulu.

Monty performs in Los Angeles as a regular at the **The Improv Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory **and he was the first Australian to have their name added to the wall of **The Comedy Store** in Hollywood.

Monty is currently set to star in his first feature film that he co-wrote with **Rob Schneider** and** John Cleese, THE GREAT EMU WAR, **filming in Australia in 2026. Also starring Schneider, Cleese, **Rhys Darby **and** Jim Jefferies.**

*‘Go see this man from DOWNUNDER, he’s absolutely killing it UP OVER – ****Rob Schneider***

*’The only MONTY worthy of attaching a PYTHON to’ – ****John Cleese***

**[Tickets](https://www.montyfranklin.com/gigs-1)**

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