Dr. Jack Brady (PhD) is an anthropologist and sometimes comedy variety artist. They have a background in applied anthropology in regional and remote Australia, including community arts, cultural heritage and representational anthropology. Their PhD project looks at the politics of laughter and examines if the production authentic irony political satire (overidentification satire) has the capacity to change minds and the social status quo and influence political participation.

Experience

  • 2025–2026
    Academic Associate, University of Melbourne

Education

  • 2026 
    University of Melbourne, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 2004 
    University of Queensland, B.A. Arts (Honours in Anthropology)

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Anthropology Society
  • Australian Political Studies Association

Contact Jack for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration