The program was known for its wit and satire, but also, as both performers constantly admitted, a large degree of toilet humour. The use of such low-brow comedy was frequently mocked by the hosts themselves. They caused occasional controversy, such as when they made repeated fun of Mal Colston's son for shouting at the media camped outside Colston's family home.
Much of the show consisted of banter between Martin and Molloy, interspersed with music and sketches. These sketches frequently lampooned celebrities, with impersonations provided by Martin. The show's announcer, Pete Smith regularly participated in sketches, often lampooning his own image as a former Sale of the Century announcer.
The pair would also interview celebrities, often bringing the guests to fits of laughter. Samuel L. Jackson was declared their favourite guest.
Each show would end by thanking the cast, crew and audience.
The show was most successful when satirising Australian society and individuals. One example is a pretend episode of 60 Minutes in which young people were portrayed as evil in typically one-sided fashion. Another was a supposed newsreel concerning the political popularity of a bag of sawdust, a thinly-veiled and scathing attack on Pauline Hanson. Another memorable sketch was the performance of the Spice Boys (a parody of the Spice Girls) singing a song with lyrics including "I've got graphic footage of Laurie Oakes eating a chocolate eclair", and was just an example of the biting satire that Martin/Molloy provided.
Martin/Molloy received several radio industry awards and produced three ARIA Award-winning albums The Brown Album (1995), Poop Chute (1996) and Eat Your Peas (1998).
The show ended in 1998 when both performers claimed exhaustion. On the final show, Martin and Molloy were to play the final song on their playlist, Cruel by Human Nature, but rejected this in favour of more highlights of previous shows.
[Untitled]
Martin/Molloy Lyrics
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A peace of mind
That's what the Asian said, I need a divine
Intervention was his religion and now it's a prize
Him believing in Buddha, me believing in God
Asked me what am I doing, he said "taking my time"
Meditation is a must, it don't hurt if you try
See you thinking too much plus you too full of yourself
(What did the Indian say?)
A piece of land
That's what the Indian said, I needed demand
Telling me longevity is in the dirt, should buy some property first
Profit a better dollar with generational perks
Equity at his best, really, you should invest
These tangible things expire, don't you expect
Income with so much outcome and yes
Look at my heritage, we blessed
(Now what the black man say?)
A piece of pussy
That's what the black man said, I needed to push me
To the limit, satisfy my hunger
We do it all for a woman, from hair cut to a wool
We like to live in the jungle, like to play in the peach
What you saying to me?
He said "nigga, come back to reality for a week"
Pussy is power, fuck on a new bitch every night
I wouldn't be prouder, you should allow it
(What the white man say?)
A piece of mines
That's what the white man wanted when I rhyme
Telling me that he selling me just for $10.99
If I go platinum from rapping, I do the company fine
What if I compromise? He said it don't even matter
You make a million or more, you living better than average
You losing your core following, gaining it all
Put a price on my talent, I hit the bank and withdraw
Hit the bank and withdraw, hit the bank and withdraw
Put myself in the rocket ship and I shot for the stars
Look at what you accomplished and what he said to the boy
I'mma make you some promises that you just can't ignore
Your profession anonymous as an artist
If I don't target your market
If you ain't signing your signature when I throw you my wallet
A lot of rappers are giving their demo all in the toilet
Your world tour, your masters, mortgage, I need a piece
I holler "what you do? What you say?
I shall enjoy the fruits of my labor if I get freed today
I holler "what you do? What you say?"
I shall enjoy the fruits of my labor if I get freed today
The lyrics to Martin/Molloy's song [untitled] talk about a conversation between people from different racial and cultural backgrounds. Each person talks about what they think is essential in life, such as peace of mind, a piece of land, a piece of pussy, or a piece of mines. The Asian talks about how he needs divine intervention for peace of mind, while the Indian recommends that the singer invests in property for longevity. On the other hand, the black man emphasizes the importance of pussy or sexual gratification in life, while the white man talks about how he only cares about the financial benefit of the singer's music.
The song, therefore, explores contrasting views on life and underscores the importance of culture, race, and socioeconomic background in shaping people's perspectives. It shows how each person's experience can contribute to their definition of "the good life" and how these notions can clash when people from different backgrounds come together. Additionally, the song highlights the issue of compromising one's values for financial gain, challenging the singer to stay true to his art and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
A peace of mind
The Asian wants to achieve inner peace
That's what the Asian said, I need a divine
The Asian believes in a higher power to attain peace
Intervention was his religion and now it's a prize
The Asian seeks divine intervention in winning an award or recognition
Him believing in Buddha, me believing in God
The Asian and the artist have different religious beliefs
Asked me what am I doing, he said "taking my time"
The Asian is taking things slow and not rushing through life
Meditation is a must, it don't hurt if you try
The Asian recommends meditation as a way to achieve peace of mind
See you thinking too much plus you too full of yourself
The Asian thinks the singer is overthinking and being conceited
Worried about your career, you ever think of your health?
The Asian questions the artist's priorities and reminds them to focus on their health
A piece of land
The Indian values owning property
That's what the Indian said, I needed demand
The Indian believes demand for land will increase and owning it will be valuable
Telling me longevity is in the dirt, should buy some property first
The Indian believes owning property is a way to ensure long-term security and prosperity
Profit a better dollar with generational perks
The Indian believes owning property will lead to financial gain for generations to come
Equity at his best, really, you should invest
The Indian believes investing in property will bring the best returns
These tangible things expire, don't you expect
The Indian thinks physical possessions eventually lose their value
Income with so much outcome and yes
The Indian thinks owning property will lead to a lot of income
Look at my heritage, we blessed
The Indian is proud of their heritage and believes it brings blessings
A piece of pussy
The black man values sexual conquests
That's what the black man said, I needed to push me
The black man thinks sex is a motivator for success
To the limit, satisfy my hunger
The black man wants to satisfy his sexual desires to the fullest extent
We do it all for a woman, from hair cut to a wool
The black man does everything to impress or attract women
We like to live in the jungle, like to play in the peach
The black man enjoys a wild and adventurous lifestyle
What you saying to me?
The black man wants to know the artist's response to his perspective
He said "nigga, come back to reality for a week"
The black man thinks the singer needs a dose of reality
Pussy is power, fuck on a new bitch every night
The black man believes sexual conquests equal power and boasts about it
I wouldn't be prouder, you should allow it
The black man wants the singer to acknowledge and accept his lifestyle and beliefs
A piece of mines
The white man wants a share of the singer's success
That's what the white man wanted when I rhyme
The white man wants to profit off the singer's talent
Telling me that he selling me just for $10.99
The white man is willing to profit off the artist's talent, even if it means paying them a small percentage
If I go platinum from rapping, I do the company fine
The white man will profit greatly if the artist becomes successful
What if I compromise? He said it don't even matter
The white man is only interested in making a profit and doesn't care if the singer compromises their values
You make a million or more, you living better than average
The white man believes money equals success and happiness
You losing your core following, gaining it all
The white man is encouraging the artist to sacrifice their original fans for more mainstream success
Put a price on my talent, I hit the bank and withdraw
The artist is willing to sell their talent for financial gain
Put myself in the rocket ship and I shot for the stars
The artist is ambitious and wants to achieve great success
Look at what you accomplished and what he said to the boy
The white man is proud of the singer's success but reminds them that they profited off of it as well
I'mma make you some promises that you just can't ignore
The white man is promising the artist even more success but it may come with compromises
Your profession anonymous as an artist
The white man doesn't care about the singer as an artist, only as a source of profit
If I don't target your market
The white man will only invest in the singer if they can profit off of a specific demographic
If you ain't signing your signature when I throw you my wallet
The white man believes the singer should be grateful for any financial gain, even if they compromise their values
A lot of rappers are giving their demo all in the toilet
The white man thinks many rappers are wasting their talent by not profiting off of it
Your world tour, your masters, mortgage, I need a piece
The white man wants a share of the artist's success, regardless of their current financial obligations
I holler "what you do? What you say?
The singer is questioning what action the white man will take
I shall enjoy the fruits of my labor if I get freed today
The singer will only fully enjoy their success if they no longer have to answer to the white man
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kendrick Lamar, Mathieu Rakotozafy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jo Car
You seriously need to do more than 7 minutes of this! 🤣
Kon Karnesis
Tony Martin was the talent
smadge1
I wish I could stream the Martin/Molloy albums on some service, I’ve got the CDs somewhere, but nothing to play them with these days.
Mahcoo Harper
Would be good but (in case you didn't hear Tony talking about it on Sizzletown) they apparently can't be released because some people might think that the things that are referred to in the albums have happened again...
I bought an external CD drive for the PC and then something happened to my CDs and now I have them on USB. I couldn't condone that tho.
enjolras76
@Mahcoo Harper haha something happened .......love it..🤣🤣
enjolras76
ah nostalgia!!!!
Fungasm
I've woken up with a few terrible comb overs in my life
Stuart McConnell
Am I dreaming or did Martin/Molloy not finish in Dec 1998?
Tony Martin
Correct. This is from the 1997 finale episode.
Stuart McConnell
@Tony Martin No worries, thanks for letting me know. 😃