History
The program began in 2003 as The Whole Shebang, a drive program on the Melbourne Triple M station, with a cast of comedians and celebrities. Following a shakeup of programming at the station in mid-2003, the program extended to be broadcast in Sydney as well, with the cast being Mikey Robbins, Fifi Box, Marty Sheargold, Jodie J. Hill and Jo Stanley. "The Whole Shebang" was nominated for the Award for Outstanding Radio Comedy Performance in the 2003 Comedy Awards (Radio). By the end of 2003, Robbins, Hill and Stanley had left, leaving Box and Sheargold. At the start of 2004, the show was further extended to Brisbane and Adelaide, although later dropped from Adelaide following poor ratings.
In 2007, The Shebang moved to a breakfast slot for Triple M Sydney only. Also in 2007, The Shebang had a float in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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