Tom Cashman (comedian)

Thomas James Cashman[1] (born 14 September 1989)[2] is an Australian stand-up comedian and writer.[3] In 2022, he posted videos on TikTok about his request for a landlord reference (a reference from a prospective landlord, written by a previous tenant of theirs). In 2023, he was a co-host of the Australian version of television series Taskmaster.[4][5]

For the Irish former hurler, coach and selector, see Tom Cashman. For the English murderer, see Thomas Cashman.

Tom Cashman
Birth nameThomas James Cashman
Born (1989-09-14) 14 September 1989
Sydney
Mediumcomedy, television, podcasting, TikTok
NationalityAustralian

Career

Cashman has appeared as a regular host on The Project,[6] and has guested on The Hundred with Andy Lee, Question Everything, Celebrity Letters & Numbers, and Tonightly with Tom Ballard.[3] Cashman was also on the writing team for Planet America, Tonightly with Tom Ballard.,[3] and ABC's Win the Week.[3] In April 2020, Cashman began hosting The Good Stuff podcast, alongside fellow comic Sam Taunton.[7]

In 2022, Cashman began presenting a regular segment on Triple J.[3] Also in 2022, Cashman began the show "All Comedians Are Beautiful" (ACAB) with his The Good Stuff co-host Sam Taunton.[8] This weekly performance in the Sydney suburb of Chippendale began as a trial run for the comics' individual shows, and then developed into the duo compéring for a variety of other comedians.[8] Cashman's shows include Good (2018),[9] XYZ (2019)[10] and Graphs (2022).[11]

In February 2023, Taskmaster Australia began airing on Network 10, with Cashman in the role of the Taskmaster's assistant.[4]

Landlord reference saga

During Sydney's second lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cashman began making videos on the popular social media app TikTok, with his 'landlord reference saga' gaining particular traction.[5] In these videos, Cashman asked a prospective landlord for a reference written by a previous tenant, and shared their response.[12] In addition to garnering millions of views,[13] these videos inspired ACT politician Michael Pettersson to introduce a motion to the ACT Legislative Assembly which would allow renters to ask for references from prospective landlords.[14]

References
  1. "Neighbour's 'absolutely deranged' note after cleaners' rubbish disposal decision". 7NEWS. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  2. Cashman, Tom [@_tomcashman] (14 September 2015). ".@LiberalAus could we postpone the "spill"? It's my birthday today, you see. I'm turning 26 :)" (Tweet). Retrieved 7 February 2023 – via Twitter.
  3. "Tom Cashman". Jubilee Street Management. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  4. Cain, Sian (1 February 2023). "Taskmaster comes to Australia: 'I am better than Greg Davies – make that the headline!'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  5. Comedian Tom Cashman Tells Us How His Mission To Reform Renting Is Going, retrieved 12 March 2023
  6. "The Project – 16 Dec 2022". 10 play. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  7. Development, PodBean. "The Good Stuff | a podcast by Tom Cashman and Sam Taunton". thegoodstufftomsam.podbean.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  8. "all comedians are beautiful". Eventbrite. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  9. Langenberg, Adam (2 March 2018). "Adelaide Fringe 2018: Good". The Advertiser. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  10. "Tom Cashman – XYZ". Edinburgh Festival. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  11. Bennett, Steve. "Tom Cashman: Graphs : Reviews 2022 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  12. "A TikToker Asked A Landlord For References From Former Tenants & They Deleted His Application". PEDESTRIAN.TV. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  13. "Tom Cashman – Interview about Landlord References on New... | By Tom Cashman | Interview about Landlord References on New Zealand TV 😂". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  14. "Aussie comedian who asked for landlord reference inspires new rental rights motion | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.


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