Adam Spencer

Adam Spencer is an Australian mathematician, comedian, radio DJ and media personality.

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Australia - Mathematician - Comedian - DJ

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He first came to fame when he won his round of the comedic talent search Raw Comedy in the mid 1990s. He began working at Triple J soon afterwards, on mid-dawn and drive shifts. From 1999 until 2004 he and Wil Anderson were co-hosts of Triple J's hugely popular Breakfast Show.

Related Topics:
Raw Comedy - 1990s - Triple J - Drive - 1999 - 2004 - Wil Anderson - Breakfast Show

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Adam has also been a host of ABC science show Quantum, member of the Sleek Geeks tour along with Dr Karl, and performing his own stand up comedy at events around the country.

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ABC - Science - Quantum - Sleek Geeks - Dr Karl - Stand up comedy

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Adam is a graduate of the University of Sydney, represented it in the final of the World Universities Debating Championship, and maintains close ties with the University. Since December 2001, he has been a Fellow of the University Senate, elected by and from the graduates of the University. He had also previously served a term from 1992 to 1995.

Related Topics:
University of Sydney - World Universities Debating Championship

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His widespread popularity has also lead to him being a patron of various science-related events and programs. Such examples include the University of Sydney's Eureka Prize, a "lateral-thinking" science prize; and the Rural Pharmacy Promotion Campaign.

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He is also coach of the University's sixth grade women's soccer team, a role that he actively played up when on radio.

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On the final day of his breakfast show in 2004, he announced that his partner Mel was pregnant, and next year he would be leaving his media career to become a full-time dad.

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