Roy and HG

Roy and HG have established themselves as a distinguished Australian comedy duo, satirizing and celebrating Australian sport for over three decades, while building a significant presence in radio and television. After establishing themselves as a distinct voice in Australian comedy in 1986, Roy and HG, comprised of Greig Pickhaver as ‘H. G. Nelson’ and John Doyle as ”Rampaging’ Roy Slaven,’ gained widespread recognition through their acclaimed radio program, This Sporting Life.

This hit commentary-interview television program captivated audiences during the Sydney 2000 Olympics and returned for the Athens 2004 Olympics, securing the Most Popular Sports Program award at the Logies in 2001. During the 2000 Games, they famously introduced ‘Fatso the Fat-Arsed Wombat’ as an unofficial mascot, which achieved significant popularity and was later auctioned for charity. Following this success, they delivered The Ice Dream with Roy and HG for the 2002 Winter Olympics and The Cream with Roy and HG for the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Their sustained comedic excellence was recognized with wins for Outstanding Performers and Outstanding Networked Radio Comedy Performance at the Australian Comedy Awards in 2003.

Since 2020, they have hosted Bludging on the Blindside on ABC Sport, continuing their tradition of humorous sports analysis. Their popular Olympic-themed podcasts include Dodging Armageddon for ABC Radio in 2021 and People, Medals and Cheese which covered the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Through decades of consistent, award-winning work across radio and television, Roy and HG have solidified their position as a distinguished and highly marketable Australian comedy duo.