The geniuses behind Pauline Hanson’s hit ‘Please Explain’ cartoon

Sky News host Chris Kenny sits down with the two masterminds behind Pauline Hanson’s hit cartoon, ‘Please Explain’.
Stepmates Studios was approached to make cartoons for One Nation by the party’s chief of staff, James Ashby.
The series quickly attracted many fans with many episodes racking up hundreds of thousands of views on multiple social media platforms.
Mark Nicholson and Sebastian Peart welcomed Mr Kenny behind the scenes to show viewers how the episodes are made.
“I don’t think it would work for any other party - even for some of the other minors like United, I don’t think it would work,” Mr Nicholson said.

[@snipermama777]

I absolutely love these cartoons, they are so true to life. Excellent 👍👍👍

[@axle.australian.patriot]

Well done to the Stepmates crew. You have done some awesome work. There is a splash of genius in every piece of creativity. Simple, elegant and witty :)

[@quentinstacy35]

Love the cartoons, Please Explain is a highlight of KZbin. Well done Stepmate Studios

[@arlenesymes3452]

Love them keep them coming.

[@Prognosis__]

My favourite show on a Friday morning 👍

[@tuijapeltonen8075]

Great show, hope they get all help to go on with these. Love these guys.

[@stity23]

They are bloody good ..I have shared it with many and we all look forward to each episode...I did wonder who did the voices-great job

[@bullshitstomper9417]

John Howard is a POOFDER so is abbot the kid didler

[@russellholmes8742]

Not just humour. So much truth.

[@pacnbeans]

Pauline Hanson needs to be Australia's next Prime Minister !! She is very in touch with the majority of Australians . Thank you Pauline Hanson . Australians first !!

[@allahsnackbar2757]

Pauline Hanson needs more than 5% of the vote.

[@bullshitstomper9417]

Tony Abbott and little John need to go to prison for treason the scumbag criminals hiding in plain sight 😡

[@tonyabrown7796]

I'd like Alex Antic as PM.

[@coconuciferanuts339]

With Holland's Geert Wilder,Poland on no muslims. We need P.Hanson's One Nation to prevent multicultural trouble.

[@jachhood7143]

It’s so sad how many people are brainwashed by media and politicians. You guys do a great job of explaining the idiocy of the mind virus. It’s sad what’s happening with the Global agenda. Should throw in the WEF and Klaus swab… 😂 love the voices

[@steve-3140]

It was a stroke of genius to embrace "please explain" and turn it into a positive. Impressive.

[@MoiAussie1]

It’s brilliant, such a hilight each new release. Keep it up guys.

[@shellhickin2886]

Super cool Mark and Seb! 👏🏻 Well done! Keep up the amazing work!

[@myradtrust]

Classic! So glad that you have promoted comedy again 🎭

[@rickfromhove3324]

These guys are national heroes

[@thewayneflyinghigh9128]

Really?.

[@mahls93]

Good on you for taking part Chris.

[@robertchapman6795]

Thank you Seb and Mark. I’m glad you took this on. Factirical factire. Fact & satire rolled into one! 👍

[@user-ez5qc4ok4r]

Farkin hilarious!!! more please, and on every channel!!!!

[@HellHound.933]

Reality in Cartoon Form. Fkn Hilarious. 👍

[@TheFluffyDuck]

Conservative comedy is measured in laughter, woke comedy is measured in applause.

[@TheEmac70]

I don't know where you got this quote from but it seems to ring true...

[@aj21woot]

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[@abbeylane3794]

pure gold!!! Love it!!

[@ChumpyChicken2]

Air Bus Albo! Classic!!

[@patrickdonnelly7909]

Good on you boys. Love your work.

[@colinhughes2852]

All the politicians should watch these to get a reality check❤😂

[@ingridkarm8922]

seems to be the norm around the world since 2020, the real uncensored news and views being delivered by people who were renowned for comedy...

[@shannondavis4049]

Fantastic 👏 I love your work. It makes me laugh & helps me understand the politials problems we have ongoing

[@alwaysright3718]

Greatest cartoon of all time... vote PHON...

[@brentholladay3113]

I love it❤

[@redplanet7163]

Why is your avatar the symbol for allah?

[@brentholladay3113]

@@redplanet7163 When the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS, captured Mosul, one of Iraq's largest cities, militants began singling Christians out. The symbol that marked their homes and businesses, along with personal belongings, the Arabic letter "n," which is pronounced "noon" and stands for Nazarene or Nasrani, the Arabic word for Christian -- reportedly was a signal: convert, pay a tax or be killed. Many Christians fled. I and Christian’s world wide used this symbol for solidarity at the time. I have had this symbol in my profile since 2014, My black Cadillac CTS-V still has a small symbol painted on it ✝️ Definitely does not mean Allah❗️

[@redplanet7163]

@@brentholladay3113 Ok, my bad. I'm with you on this one.

[@dagwould]

Wonderful work.

[@rossalynsmith5253]

I just love these cartoons.

[@justinerugers7430]

@stepmates are amazing! Such clever and funny guys!

[@davidmackieson4609]

Loved how there was a plane awaiting take off out front of the servo lol

[@Ozgipsy]

The very best animation in the nation today.

[@ashwinramani6696]

This is Great....good on you guys and keep going.

[@philipgould4438]

Long live the Stepmates crew. Fkn hilarious.

[@glenncostello4486]

I enjoy the humerus way you tackle issues. Well done. Glenn from Ozz

[@LOWERCASEMAN]

Keep up the great work!

[@esq8]

I love these cartoons

[@Tikka300-]

Keep it up boys you are doing a great job

[@pwillis1589]

I think it’s quite good that Hanson can take this piss out of herself considering the title of the cartoons.

[@xx3868]

Education is what is so great in these videos as its a simple summary of whats happened so people can understand whats going on without double talk. Damn funny as well, but you can say that!!!

[@roseward7369]

Thank you Sky News for showing this . Have been watching on you tube since the beginning,always get a good love. Hope more people get to see this through Sky news. BRILLIANT.

[@kurisushimei]

That was good 😁

[@2011kathyd]

Genius. Love them! They say what we all think and know as truth

[@rustykilt]

Up there with YES MINISTER in portraying how Government works.....for itself.

[@colinhughes2852]

By the way if there cartoonist don't get an award for these cartoons i would be very surprised.

[@wilburgraham6260]

Yes, but Kenny himself was cherry ripe for the picking during the Yes vote fiasco, did that happen 🤔

[@redplanet7163]

Yeah, I lost a lot of respect for him over that.

[@fredbear-sf9st]

The cartoons are brilliant and show many of our politicians as the buffoons they are. It’s a shame we don’t have more people who for want of a more diverse backgrounds. I usually hate the word diverse. Where are the MD’s, architects, truck drivers, hair dressers and teachers, pilots and shop owners. We seem to have an over abundance of lawyers and people who have no idea of what people need in their daily lives. I’m not in politics but here are just a few ideas: 1. Build dams or weirs to give our farmers access to an abundance of water. 2. Build new freeways inland so our goods can be transported easily. This would mean the Newall, New England and others as multi lane roads. 3. Build new power stations in WA, Queensland, SA and NSW . Nuclear for cheap power for industry. Coal if it’s cheaper. 4. Set all resources a reservation policy which means to supply domestic markets first before exporting. 5. No foreign total ownership of our land. 10% maximum. There’s some quick goals in two minutes from a citizen with a little common sense.

[@Big_chungis]

I think it’s awesome! If people don’t like the comedy they can watch something else.

[@gregorymcleod]

They are great cartoons so funny 😅😅

[@b.dangerfield6499]

Love these guys!…. Clear proof that women in the Australian film and tv industry could never be capable of making such greatness.

[@Djulimee]

These are GOLD! Stepmates, I hope you all grow rich from these because they are absolutely fabulous!

[@SambarSlayer]

Bloody legends

[@justinwolff1416]

Always brilliant 🤣👍

[@cohenshcohen]

Best satire in Australia for very many years...

[@rachaelcourtnell7275]

Love it.

[@ronaldsmith2713]

Absolutely Brilliant love them 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍

[@leighcecil3322]

Love your work...! Keep it up..! We need more leftugees.. LoL 🍻

[@marhar1172]

I just love these cartoons..my favourites are Airbus Albo and The Woke Glasses where Adam Bandt goes all butch 😂 Great work guys, pure genius..

[@ZoeCampbell33]

love these - so easy to understand what is going in Australia - thank god we can laugh about it - really we are in deep shit - and the media has done the same job on Pauline that they did on Trump - its fashionable to dislike her and him - pathetic

[@omnipresent1215]

Gin makes a nice mixer for summer drinks guys. Consider getting some (and/or the other stuff on offer). We've got to support them. Surely a cause worth supporting. 😉👍🏻💯. I'll be enjoying some lemon/lime bitters with Gin this summer! 🍹🍸🍸

[@tomr6955]

I like Kenny. Only issue was his ridiculous stance on the voice..

[@dianegoodwin9784]

Absolutely fabulous 😂😂😂❤

[@jodymckenzie3526]

thanks Chris for promoting the best political satire in history.

[@maestrovonhuge9397]

So good to see, keep it up, cartoon Chasers.

[@philippawesterman8843]

You could incorporate Ralph Babet. He'd fit in. 😊

[@daveprtr]

Just the best dialogue and much needed humour ..

[@senalmudaliar9542]

Love it! 🙃

[@stanlyqbrick1621]

I waiting for an episode on the real nuts and bolts. Arse for an Albo going to meet his big boss Fink from BlackRock.

[@victorgomes7585]

Happy 2024 to all Please Explain patriots!

[@user-hr8bv1ey8x]

Love the videos and want to see more of them keep up the good work

[@c.s2001]

The best thing you’ve done Chris.

[@cherylleech3718]

Love it Pauline thank you what a great way to speak the truth

[@ekka6560]

It should be on Prime Time television so everyone sees them...

[@allysonyoung2771]

It is so funny! Thank you. So clever!

[@joymychoice]

Brilliant!! 🤩

[@RojerG-gc9hr]

This guy needs to be Australian of the year Love his work 😂

[@cherylleech3718]

Our politicians usually make me cry what a great change to laugh

[@mariaa6962]

Love this❤

[@rustle2]

Luv your work. Politicians without the political spin wearing their motives on their sleeves. A canberra variation on liar liar? Keep it up.

[@shaneburns4349]

I don't drink spirits or anything above beer level, but I might buy some as Christmas gifts. Are they good?

[@michaelfardell8239]

Fantastic

[@SpectreOZ]

Anyone notice the YES voice poster on the wall? LOL

[@barretcarver2203]

Love it Great support for Pauline Hanson who deserves it.😂

[@ButterfatFarms]

From all the way on the other side of the globe I have no idea about politics in Australia but, what these guys are doing is freaking awesome! Just hilarious. I just want to give a big thanks to Robert Irwin for bringing it to my attention by threatening to sue sue sue! 😂 I would have never known it exists otherwise.

[@ladybug591]

The crazy reaction to these cartoons by the Luvvies, the Left and the Vagues, who follow and do whatever they are told, makes me think of the toxic reaction from a certain group when a cartoon of Moe Ham Ed came out some years ago. With the recent support of these people on the Left for the islamic/hamas torture tour into Israel on the 7th of October 2023, perhaps these clever gentlemen had better be very careful - it seems Australia is having a change from our Christian religion to the poisonous totalitarianism of the islamic "religion". The cartoons are so full of information about our political system - it's time for a big clean out. Regards to all.

[@franktully3065]

The prog/left woke outrage just shows the worth of these brilliant cartoons.

[@davidfromdownunder]

Best ‘taking the pi$$’ out of Aussie Political life EVER! I would hope one day this is aired on a free to air network that has the guts to take on the woke world. It’s a real shame Aussie culture is losing it’s SOH as let’s face it that’ll never happen like it did in the early days of Fast Forward with their political puppetry in the mid-late 80’s. I remember that as a 10-13 year old just didn’t get it or understand it back then, it was silly unlike this modern day sitcom it’s absolute ratings GOLD…. Pure Genius guys! …err…. People (whatever you two identify as, I wouldn’t want to ‘offend’ anyone now would I) Keep it going, I could watch till the cows come home or the 2024 AFL season starts whatever comes in first.

[@burglar42]

Love your work.....keep taking the piss....there is more info in these cartoons than on msm!

[@aussieandy67]

This is amazingly funny extremely clever material 😂😂😂😂❤❤

[@philippawesterman8843]

Bring Senator Babet in as an ally! ❤

[@leovandenbergh4728]

Love your work!

[@nav_man]

They should run a weekly class, at Canberra

[@cozzafrenzy]

Thay are the best

[@cozzafrenzy]

Go Pauline

[@Mulder-m7s]

This cartoon is the best thing ever

[@rob6543]

Love them

[@dawneevon]

These guys are excellent and Danger Dan is just as good

[@Adelaide2286]

Now, this presenter does not mention his magnificent ' Yes' for the 'Voice.' Does he still believe we, who opposed his 'Yes' arel racists?

[@margielewis7493]

So funny!

[@davidmorrison2739]

I laughed.

[@davidsaunders6800]

How about a new merchandise line of tee shirts with Pauline and the line “ PLEASE EXPLAIN “ PS; I love the cartoons!