The Inspired Unemployed is an Australian comedy duo formed by Matt Ford and Jack Steele, known for their satirical social media content and comedic style. They transitioned from online fame to television with their show The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers , which premiered in August 2023 on Network 10 and Paramount+ Australia
. About the TV Show: The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical Jokers)
- The show features the duo along with their friends Dom Littrich and Liam Moore.
- It is a spin-off of the Impractical Jokers format, where the participants receive secret commands through earpieces to perform outrageous and embarrassing challenges in public
- If a participant refuses to follow a command, they lose the challenge, and the one who loses the most faces an ultimate punishment at the end of the episode
- The show combines hidden-camera pranks with social awkwardness and humor, capturing the chaos that ensues
- The series has multiple episodes and includes celebrity guest appearances
Additional Projects
- Following the success of the prank show, the duo launched a travel series called The List in 2025, where they travel internationally and complete quirky tasks assigned by locals in various countries
- The Inspired Unemployed also have a podcast, a fragrance line, and have been involved in fashion and brand collaborations
In summary, The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical Jokers) is a comedic TV show where the hosts perform secret challenges and pranks, continuing their brand of humor that began on social media and expanded into television and other media formats
