CrossBread — A Comedy Musical

There’s a story behind every viral sensation, and the tale of CrossBread-A Comedy Musical is stranger and funnier than most. This six-part series from ABC Australia delves into the brief, blazing rise of a very specific cultural phenomenon: a Christian rap duo from Boronia, Melbourne. Twin siblings Josh and Joan Burns, under the name CrossBread, managed to capture a moment in the mid-2010s with devout anthems like "It’s Just Jesus," becoming unlikely stars on platforms like GodTube. But what happens when the hype fades? Guiding us through this peculiar slice of internet history is Ken Lim, their former social media manager, who sifts through old archives, interviews, and behind-the-scenes chaos to piece together the real narrative. Each episode of this podcast blends comedy, music, and candid interviews, exploring the earnest yet absurd world of faith-based hip-hop and the personalities who briefly ruled it. You’ll hear the hits, the misses, and the human stories tangled up in a project that was both sincerely devout and unintentionally hilarious. It’s a unique listen that treats its subjects with warmth while acknowledging the inherent comedy of their situation, making for a series that’s as thoughtful as it is entertaining.