The comedians paradise

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Leon Filewood is an emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stand-up comedian from Australia known for his observational humor and truth-telling style. He has performed at major events like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:39]] The two indigenous populations history in Australia and not being allowed to practice your culture and traditions [[15:27]]

[[15:27]] A...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to brilliant clown teacher, Mick Barnfather,he has a prominent background in physical theatre and clowning pedagogy, built over 40 years as an actor, director, and influential teacher. His approach centers on the philosophy of theatrical clowning rather than the traditional circus style. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:26]] Finding your clown and repeating things, how to recreate what works , how to re-create things as a director...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Ed Rowett, , award-winning writer for BBC Radio 4's Reluctant Persuaders and script editor for Channel 4's Hullraisers. In this exclusive interview, Ed shares industry insights on crafting compelling sitcoms, breaking into the competitive UK comedy scene, and his creative process. If you would like to know more about Ed, you can look to find his sitcom reluctant persuaders with this link:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b08...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world.In this episode, we sit down with Anastasiya Sil, a rising Ukrainian stand-up comedian, to talk about her journey in comedy, the challenges of performing in a global landscape, and how humour helps her navigate life. Anastasiya shares her funniest experiences, insights on the comedy scene in Ukraine, and what it’s like to make people laugh across cultures. Whether you’re a fan of stand-up comedy, interested in Ukrainian artists, or just...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Kevin Jordan is a former LAPD cop turned stand-up comedian with over 30 years on stage. From patrolling the streets of Los Angeles to commanding the mic with hilarious stories and sharp observations, Kevin blends real-life experiences with laugh-out-loud comedy. His career spans comedy clubs, corporate events, cruise lines, and military performances, making him a master storyteller with a badge for humour. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:15]] My...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Jon Davison is a professional clown performer, teacher, director, and academic with over 40 years of experience in the field. He is a leading figure in the world of clowning and is not associated with a "clown" reference in a derogatory or meme sense. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[08:57]] What comedians learn from standup [[14:47]]

[[17:25]] How Ive turned a butterfly to a swan [[27:25]]

[[30:58]] People think...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to producer, interviewer and podcaster of Comedy Wham,Valerie Lopez. A platform that is dedicated to covering the live Austin comedy scene, featuring articles and podcast interviews with both local and touring comedians. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:00]] Austin before and after rogan [[19:40]]

[[24:00]] Acts blaming the audience and comedy that punches down [[34:29]]

[[35:14]] Don’t surround yourself with yes men and standup co...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to comedian and black cabbie Trevor Bickles. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:53]] Starting in the Lions Den, where me and Trevor first met [[07:15]]

[[07:15]] Can you say what you want and cancel culture [[13:06]]

[[13:48]] How comedy used to be [[18:29]]

[[33:59]] London is less safe than it used to be and why reform have grown in popularity [[42:37]]

[[55:00]] This will go up...

The Comedians Paradise dives into global comedy scenes with bold, boundary-pushing comics. In this episode, Kenyan-Somali comedian Adan Abdi shares his journey through Kenya’s stand-up scene, cultural identity, and the realities of making it in African comedy. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:00]] Growing up in Kenya with Somalian origins and comparing how South Africa treats Somalians [[08:53]]

[[14:00]] My journey into standup and the growth of the Kenyan scene [[29:46]]

[[29:46]] The comedy scene in Africa is supportive [[41:23]]

[[31:55]] Where I need to put an image [[46:06]]

[[46:06 ]]The financial situation of co...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Oleksandr Kachura is a stand-up comedian from Ukraine, who is active part of Kyiv's "Underground Standup" scene and hosts English open mics. He began his stand-up career in Hong Kong after being inspired by a performance by comedian Pablo Francisco. He also performed in Mandarin on several occasions while living in China. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Today, we're honored to sit down with Lee Delong—a true force of nature in the world of performing arts. Lee is an accomplished American and French actress, director, writer, and a globally renowned clown teacher. From sharing scenes with Mia Farrow in Luc Besson’s films to winning awards for her one-woman show in Sarajevo, her career is a masterclass in creativity and resilience. Here is an overview of what we disc...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Larry Omaha, a Yaqui-Zapotec Native American with 40 years in comedy, known for his insightful that turn Indigenous stereotypes on their head. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:35]] How I got into comedy and my ethos on comedy [[03:17]]

[[04:42]] Ignorance I get from people being a Native American comedian [[12:47]]

[[05:26]] funny native American [[07:26]]

[[09:22]] funny Native American joke [[10:36]]

[[12:47]] The comedy community [[14:32]]<...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to the brilliant and unique, Trevor Lock, a master of the unexpected.He is an English comedian, actor, and playwright known for his surreal, improvisational, and audience-focused style. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:04]] Why I switched comedy styles [[08:23]]

[[12:32]] Does Trevor have a structure for crowd work [[16:25]]

[[18:53]] Don’t ask boring questions [[23:13]]

[[39:09]] Everything is a gift [[45:25]]

If you wo...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to current owner of Blackfriars, a comedy venue that has started the careers of many of Scotlands best comedians, Chris Conway. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] My journey to running Blackfriars comedy club [[05:47]]

[[07:10]] Show starts before the show, should people who run the club be aspiring comedians [[14:06]]

[[19:04]] Dodgy moments that have ended up being good [[21:32]]

[[21:32]] What...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to tattoo shop owner, ex mma fighter and comedian to prisoners Tattoo Dave. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:03]] The truth about fighters and my experience of MMA [[08:39]]

[[12:44]] The Edinburgh and Glasgow rivalry [[17:00]]

[[17:00]] What I have learnt about people in my tattoo shop ,what’s going on at the Edinburgh fringe [[33:49]]

[[36:31]] Performing in Scottish prisons and my pr...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to co-founder of Big Deal comedy, Leanne Clark. A comedy club that she has been running with her brother across East Anglia, since 2018. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] Why we avoid December gigs [[01:03]]

[[01:10]] Everything is about the audience, why London open mics are terrible , don’t make things free [[02:44]]

[[02:50]] Comedy is worth 1 billion with no support from government[05:42]]

[[12:40]] How to...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Iva Peter-Dragan, founder of the Zagreb Clown Festival and Triko circus theatre. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:02]] Why I set up the Zagreb clown festival and my process of running a clown festival [[13:40]]

[[20:15]] Calling your heroes to perform and overcoming imposter syndrome [[22:29]]

[[22:44]] What makes Gardi Hutter and Lee De Long so fantastic [[27:50]]

[[31:08]] Difference between an actor and a...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We chat to improviser and actor,Sam Irving. A core player in Men With Coconuts and Spontaneous potter, a Harry Potter parody improv troupe. Sam has trained in improv with teachers from iO Chicago and UCB, and has previously represented Scotland in improv, in both tournaments and panels. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:00]] How I got started in improv [[03:07]]

[[04:31]] One person has never seen Harry...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Mags McHugh a comedian and mental health worker, this episode tells some horrific stories and is very hard hitting. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:49]] How to get into comedy [[03:54]]

[[07:04]] A dodgy situation at a comedy gig where a comedian calls a girl fat , bringing awareness to disabilities, meeting famous people [[12:19]]

[[12:19]] Each guest I get on is someone...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Calin Gheorghiu a comedian who lives and performs in Romania, who made a short journey in the London circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:03]] My experience at Marvins gig [[08:38]]

[[09:42]] Doing comedy in Romania [[11:26]]

[[26:34]] Doing comedy in English and Romanian [[33:31]]

[[28:00]] Getting harassed by a male therapist [[33:53]]

[[38:03]] Willyman and how would Romanians react to Zorro...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Britains got talent finalist, comedian and impressionist, Danny Posthill.Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:54]] Is he Maccam, Geordie, Sandancer or Monkey [[02:14]]

[[15:48]] What is standup in all honesty [[19:34]]

[[26:33]] Why I don’t care what other acts think and my process for developing impressions 30:18]]

[[30:18]] Why I do BJJ [[47:09]]

[[49:49]] How to avoid a lot of problems in...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Our guest is Kate Copstick, chief reviewer at The Scotsman newspaper and the UK's scariest comedy critic after her appearance on TV's short-lived stand-up talent competition - Show Me The Funny! Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:22]] What has happened now its just taken by money [[04:44]]

[[07:01]] Only going for two weeks her thoughts on people with conditions [[08:05]]

[[08:20]] Generation needs to wake up the disease...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we talk to Katie Palmer, Comedy Director and Promoter of Brass Tacks Comedy, we discuss the skills she brings to a number of performers at the Fringe and her work with Red Bull on creating the Brass Tacks Debut Fund, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] Becoming the founder of Brass tacks comedy [[07:41]]

[[11:03]] Comedians are bad at admin , where venues always lose [[18:33]]

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to standup and mens mental health advocate Heski. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:00]] My mental health and leading to mental health warning signs of mental [[20:11]]

[[21:53]] How I set up my event [[26:45]]

[[29:38]] Comedians and mental health [[32:21]]

[[32:21]] Pick your team members and getting rid of the wrong people [[39:24]]

[[33:10]] Its a dangerous game to connect with wrong people [[34:00]]

[[39:26...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Clay Newman a comedian with 12 years experience and a touring comedian in the USA, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:25]] City of Angels, what it is really like, you need to get out to get work

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[[11:13]] How things are for bigger clubs [[14:54]]

[[14:53]] I feel uncool being in LA, Austin and NYC [[19:22]]

[[23:08]] Maddest show I...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to professional comedian on the Irish comedy scene, Ger Staunton, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:52]] Best thing about a gig [[05:32]]

[[05:50]] Why I am happy I have a car [[06:36]]

[[07:45]] How has the Irish comedy scene changed [[12:42]]

[[12:42]] How the Irish scene is different to London and the USA [[17:12]]

[[17:25]] What I do when I am travelling as a comic [[22:27 ]]

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Edinburgh fringe record holder, traveller of many fringes and kopite, Kyle Legacy, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] Why Lebron James is the best of all time [[05:09]]

[[08:00]] Mancs and scousers [[12:30]]

[[12:52]] Why the north west is better than London it needs to be edited [[18:41]]

[[18:41]] Andrew Lawrence is a rat [[21:08]]

[[24:04]] How many shows I did when breaking the fringe...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Shalaka Kurup, she is an Indian stand up comedian and writer. Her observational humour has been described as deadpan joy. A doctor by education and a comedian by choice Shalaka has shot onto the UK circuit receiving numerous awards and current UK Roast battle champion. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:16]] My writing process for roast battle and regular sets, why I love Denver [[06:27]]

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to former football hooligan and 25 year veteran of comedy, Eddy Brimson. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:09]] Being a football hooligan and how all walks of life got into that life [[09:40]]

[[06:47]] What led me to leave football hooliganism [[07:33]]

[[08:17]] Not all football hooligans are thick [[09:05]]

[[09:40]] Football hooligans are much bigger problem elsewhere in Europe [[12:03]]

[[12:26]] How I...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Jon Jonz, a comedian based all the way in Rio de Janeiro, who has been gigging for nearly ten years. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:14]] My standup journey [[05:06]]

[[05:06]] How comedy in Brasil spread to Sao Paulo, How it is different Rio De Janeiro [[13:10]]

[[20:34]] The limits of the brasilian comedy scene [[22:08]]

[[22:08]] Its not just the number...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the founder of the biggest improv festival in Ireland, Neil Curran. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:04]] The structure of improv compared with standup [[09:02]]

[[07:37]] Why there can be some more very mediocre standup [[09:02]]

[[12:45]] We all laugh at the same things, pop culture references [[19:05]]

[[31:00]] Some of the challenges of running the improv festival Dublin [[48:52]]

[[50:33]] Stop...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Touring comedian from Beijing, co-host of award-winning Chinese late night talk show,comedy club owner, Tony Chou. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:44]] Des Bishop starting a comedy club and doing English comedy in Beijing [[03:05]]

[[04:32]] The mandarin speaking scene is taking off [[09:29]]

[[09:29]] Why is NYC better than the UK and my experience in Killtony [[19:06]]

[[24:15]] British English...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the curator of the Robin Hood improv festival, Shaun Landry. Shaun is an internationally known actor, producer and improviser. Since 1986, Shaun's goal has been to provide venues for voices of colour, women and the LGBTQ community. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:05]] Meeting Robin Williams [[17:10]]

[[18:18]] Dealing with jealousy [[24:36]]

[[38:21]] What I love about teaching [[44:13]]

[[46:27]] Re-learning again [[48:17]]

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the man behind the funniest singing dictator Frank Sanazi. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] Performing in Israel [[03:51]]

[[05:21]] Are all jokes like this [[05:55]]

[[12:38]] How the suppression of comedy has created an appetite for things on the edge, meeting Quentin Tarantino [[14:58]]

[[14:49]] London gigs [[19:00]]

[[20:20]] How he created Frank Sanazi [[22:22]]

[[22:22]] The benefits of being a...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to one of the members of Comediasians, a pan-Asian improv troupe,Jonathan Nguyen, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:57]] What the purpose of comediaasians and friends, how they keep their community together [[15:55]]

[[21:19]] Misconceptions of improv [[28:27]]

[[28:27]] Why I fell in love with improv [[33:31]]

[[34:38]] Chasing the arts and being from the Asian community [[45:16]]

[[48:17]] How important is a...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to maori and Kiwi comedian, Kajun Brooking. Raised on the gang infested streets of Hastings, Kajun moved to Whanganui in search of a better life. This is where he cultivates cunning comedy and hustles sticky punchlines based on life experience.

Described as quick witted and punchy, his mission is to make at least one person laugh. If he can do that, his job is done for the night...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Neil Green, a comedian who grew up in the townships in Durban, helped build the scene from scratch, then when things are going well had to move over to Dublin to start again. If you want to find out about Neil, you can reach him on instagram at neilgreencomedian.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Jeffrey Soh, a blind and gay Singaporean comedian.

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Stephen Catling, a high energy surrealist performer , a rising star of the comedy circuit. Stephen has many awards , finals and semifinals to his name and is praised for his originality and left field thinking. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:40]] My journey to clown and not being trained as a clown [[07:53]]

[[13:39]] Both the alternative and mainstream circuit are snobs [[14:46]]

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. IIn this episode we speak to male comedian from the Austin comedy scene and former military service personnel, Holden.. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:08]] Queer mics and straight rooms, someone always gets upset [[07:03]]

[[10:01]] My experience of being in the military and being trans [[14:14]]

[[16:23]] The day to day life of being a trans male [[20:00]]

[[22:00 ]] Is Kill Tony the new opportunity creator [[27:21]]

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to award winning Japanese clown based in New York, Mariko Iwasa. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[12:02]] Marikos journey into clowning and not knowing English as a clown [[18:17]]

[[21:48]] Why planning doesn’t work, keeping material fresh [[26:20]]

[[25:43]] How to keep material fresh [[26:11]]

[[39:38]] Clown cannot prepare too much [[41:17]] tiktok

[[39:38]] Clown cannot prepare too much [[43:24]]

[[43:24]] Clown is...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Richard Williams, he is a headlining comic nominated for two Emmys. Appeared on Comedy Central, Chelsea Lately, Punk'd, The Best Damn Sports Show Period, HBO Aspen Comedy Fest, and The Howard Stern Show. Wrote for numerous tv shows on MTV. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[09:42]] Everything is a bringer show and how things have changed [[15:26]]

[[20:27]] Using deadlines [[23:30]]

[[27:27...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to full-time South African comedian and viral star,Schalk Bezhuidenhout. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:19]] How my experience in South Africa shape me for the overseas and leaning in to How your perceived [[10:44]]

[[13:23]] What South Africans and Brits share [[16:26]]

[[16:41]] Cancel culture is all about the intent and how I avoid getting misrepresented [[28:42]]

[[29:15]] Performing with Trevor Noah [[34:43]]<...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this interview we speak to full-time entertainer, Tim Eagle, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[26:29]] Being a student of live entertainment [[36:56]]

[[36:56]] Zagreb clown festival and big clown teachers, how technique is so important but is ignored in modern clowning [[48:23]]

[[50:08]] The problem with the clown world [[57:13]]

[[57:13]] He who sings his wears down a well does not prosper half as well as someone...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to professional comedian, Martina Ipsa, a professional Slovenian comedian who has been doing it for 20 years and has decided to move to Ireland to challenge herself, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:35]] Starting comedy when there is no comedy scene [[06:10]]

[[10:34]] Why I challenge myself [[13:59]]

[[18:36]] What I think is a load of crap [[22:01]]

[[24:24]] When you have to say...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak Arma Benoit, a producer, director and comedian who has been in the entertainment business for 25 years, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00:00]] Creatives are creatives and melding different disciplines together [[05:48:23

[[06:14:12]] How actors are different to standups [[11:07:00]]

[[13:01:00]] Why meritocracy is a myth [[15:20:00]]

[[18:04:00]] You Complaining makes you a victim, you leave the situation, change the situation or accept the...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we talk to the clown behind Sunny Chatum, Krista Komondor, here is what we discussed:

[[07:29]] How the drug of standup led to clowning [[14:49]]

[[15:07]] My experience of gaulier [[24:39]]

[[32:32]] Why I don’t like standup [[34:05]]

[[34:12]] Why I love the New York clown scene [[41:19]]

[[43:25]] My experience of Americas got talent [[54:08]]

[[01:05:34]] My heroes [[01:09:56]]

If you would like to know mo...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode we speak to Victoria Flynn a comedienne who rising up the ranks in the Chicago and New York scenes. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:17]] Falling in love with the comedy beast, improv and standup producing a lot

Of bad improvisers and comedian [[05:40]]

[[05:49]] Starting standup from a corporate background [[08:46]]

[[14:31]] Getting creepiness from men and woman, comedians and

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode, we talk to Joe Jacobs a professional comedian and rapper.

Joe Jacobs is a London based comedian, rapper and writer. Since 2012, he has performed nationally and internationally, sharing bills with acts including Bill Burr, Stewart Lee and Mr. Motivator.

His live shows effortlessly flit between hip hop and comedy and he’s been seen/heard on Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, Radio 1XT...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Sarah-Louise Young, an actress, writer, director, improviser and internationally renowned cabaret performer. She has appeared in the West End with Julie Madly Deeply, Fascinating Aïda, La Soirée and Olivier winning improvised musical group, The Showstoppers. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[14:00:14]] You never know who is in the audience [[15:19:22]]

[[22:22:22]] How the fringe has changed over 20 years [[28:01:13]]

[[32:25:04]] Whats available and is...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to clown performer and teacher, Marny Godden, she's been making comedic theatre for the past 10 years. She has a true passion for the power of clowning when bringing creativity, joy and confidence to people’s lives. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:59:10]] How I started my journey [[03:47:19]]

[[06:06:29]] How different clowning courses have shaped me [[15:46:09]]

[[26:22:12]] The benefits of not trying to...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Dave Chawner, he is a best-selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter & mental health campaigner. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[09:18]] What made Dave fall in love with comedy and what keeps him in it [[12:26]]

[[14:42]] Status angst and connecting with different audiences [[24:00]]

[[29:30]] Learning from another acts bomb [[35:37]]

[[45:49]] Biggest arsewholes in comedy [[47:35]]

[[47:35]] What being a man...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Marc Ryan, better known as The Beautiful Bogan, he has been performing stand up comedy around Australia for the last 10 years. He has had various 4 and 1/2 star reviews from The Adelaide fringe shows he has written and he has performed along side the likes of Wil Anderson, Adam Hills, Dave Hughes, Fiona O’Laughlin plus he toured New Zealand as the support act for American comedian Kevin Tate. Here is...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Steffan Alun Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:06]] The positives and negatives of London [[03:06]]

[[03:06]] TV stuff in Wales not just in London and the attempt to get more regional comedians on Live at the Apollo [[08:03]]

[[09:38]] What social media has given me [[13:40]]

[[15:23]] What social media problems compare with the circuit [[18:41]]

[[37:13]] How you sell material is...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the brilliant Peter Buckley Hill, the remarkable the founder of the PBH free fringe ,a movement set up by what he saugh as unreasonable hire charges for venues and high ticket prices for the public. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:59]] How the UK circuit has changed [[12:17]]

[[08:50]] What a smart comedian does and the problems of comedy courses [[09:35]]

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to the amazing comedy force of nature Josephine Lacey. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:06]] How to find your comedy voice [[08:04]]

[[08:07]] Can you gig too much [[09:51]]

[[10:04]] How long did it take to become full-time [[13:43]]

[[11:00]] When I started getting paid [[13:16]]

[[13:46]] How to make full-time money from comedy and how [[16:00]]

[[16:00]] Proudest moments when teaching comedians [[17:28]]<...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to Sophie Joans aka F•nny fantastic, a South African clown and burlesque performer. To find out about Sophie you can reach her on all social media platforms at solo_joans and spark in the dark sa. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:01]] Falling in love with comedy and clown [[12:00]]

[[19:05]] Keeping my comedy set alive [[20:12]]

[[28:59]] How South Africa has sh...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the brilliant, Amir Dean aka Lady Bushra. Lady Bushra has fast become one of the UK’s most prominent British Asian drag artists, ever since they swapped his background in biomedical science for the arts during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:28]] Why drags appear confident [[05:06]]

[[06:10]] What Lady bushra brings me and why I listen to al...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Emily Davis a cabaret artist who is storming the Edinburgh fringe as Blodwen, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[05:10]] How Emily got started in cabaret to [[23:10]]

[[23:28]] Opportunities that you get through the fringe [[35:57]]

[[38:59]] What the fringe has given me [[40:00]]

[[40:11]] The most painful about performing that teaches you the most [[46:34]]

If you would like to...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we talk to comedian and award-winning burlesque performer, Joy Harvey, here is an overview of our episode:

[[05:58]] How she started burlesque, burlesque making more money, drags being richer than burlesque and boundaries [[19:05]]

[[19:05]] What are the dodgy things you have come across from performers drama is my job not my hobby [[22:14]]

[[22:15]] Narcism and the one thing I would like to change...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode, we speak to Nick Rado a professional comedian in New Zealand. He stands out in the comedy world as a six-time winner of the Best Comedy MC title at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and as the Best Male Comedian of 2019. His exceptional talent has taken him to the prestigious Just for Laughs Sydney showcase at the Sydney Opera House, and he has had the honour of opening for...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to PBHs free fringe Luke Meredith, a cabaret performer and one of the chief organisers of one of the biggest producers of the Edinburgh fringe. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[05:00]] Working with the PBH free fringe [[10:12]]

[[10:12]] When the PBH used to get reviewers, why are all the risks been taken with the Free fringe , the prejudice against free shows [[13:15]]

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to teacher, parent and comedian, Jay Yoder. Jay Yoder is an accomplished comedian, podcaster, and content creator. As a part of the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour he has performed for thousands of people on numerous Sold-Out shows across the country. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[08:44]] The diversity in Philadelphia is amazing [[11:18]]

[[12:00]] Is comedy an individual sport the unsung heroes of...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to comedian and comedy promoter, Kai Barron, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:39]] How Kai started his comedy journey [[14:05]]

[[42:32]] My ethos for booking acts [[48:44]]

[[48:44]] Dealing with drunk navy and terrible comedy experiences [[58:27]]

[[58:30]] Cancel culture and dodgey people being good at what they do, [[59:42]]

[[59:45]] Being the promoter that people avoid and booking the wrong people [[01:03:00]]

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays interview we talk Nya Yeanafehn, a comedian who decided to move from the grumpy place of New York to Berlin. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:35]] Why I moved to Germany because of standup comedy and the artist visa in Germany [[13:43]]

[[13:43]] Do Germans have a sense of humour and comparing New York comedy [[19:07]]

[[21:30]] A dodgey experience at a comedy show [[24:39]]

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to former homeless person, Kev Mud who has managed to change his life around to being an award-winning comedian. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:28]] My interesting story of how I became a comedian [[05:44]]

[[06:26]] Being homeless and what the problem with the homeless is [[10:50]]

[[13:51]] If someone is saying something controversial I challenge them 1[[4:36]]

[[27:12]] Edinburgh fringe and your...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to TV comedian and GB news' Simon Evans. He is one of the UK’s most respected and best loved comedians. Familiar from numerous TV and radio appearances, as well as for his live tour shows and festival appearances, he is particularly popular on the corporate and after-dinner circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:47]] The difference between standup and improv [[03:54]]

[[04:01]] Ho...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the amazing Don Biswas, an autistic, ADHD comedian with 17 years on the UK comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:54]] Comedy clubs taking too Long to pay and celebrities, doing a small tour pays more than club gigs [[15:06]]

[[17:10]] I am an autistic dyspraxia comedian and how things used to be [[20:30]]

[[21:11]] The fake diversity we want to see...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Candi Clare the head of talent and development for New york comedy club, one of the best comedy clubs in the USA. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:26]] You have to love comedy to remain in it for over a decade [[04:11]]

[[06:41]] What have been memorable moments [[09:36]]

[[10:46]] Being a booker the negatives and dealing with TikTok comedians [[14:11]]

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to the amazing, Lina Haman, an incredible comedian all the way from Sweden. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[08:43]] How dark humour can help deal with stressful situations [[11:43]]

[[13:11]] Having a good base of people that like you for what you are [[16:32]]

[[35:01]] My thoughts on comedy before I got in it and my surprises [[37:29]]

[[38:08]] Comedians that inspired me...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Matt Lowes, a gay comedian who is an experienced and established open mic act now starting to break into paid work, who has also got into the final of the New forest comedian of the year. Here is what we discussed:

[[10:39]] The greatest privilege of being a comedian and an elaborate picture being taken down, Ben pollard the musical comedian [[13:00]]

[[15:27]] What gap does comedy fill...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to award winning comedy writer Tasha Dhanraj, she has written for different TV and radio shows such as Breeders, Lloyd of the Flies, Have I Got News For You, Horrible Histories, Bloods, The Emily Atack Show, The Now Show, News Quiz and The Lenny Henry Show. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:08]] How I dealt with starting comedy at 14 [[04:37]]

[[09:30]] Writing is...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this interview we talk to the friendly city comedy crew founders, a comedy club in South Africa, which was set up Chantal Harris and Nolwazi Nkwandla, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:11]] The journeys into comedy and setting up the friendly city comedy crew [[03:57]]

[[04:25]] How has the comedy club changed them and helped the scene around them [[12:23]]

[[20:16]] Is it better to perform in...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode I talk about my favourite episodes and talk about what I look for in the future. Here is an overview of what I discussed:

[[02:45]] Go straight for things don’t hide away [[04:58]]

[[05:05]] Episodes I’ve liked recently and what I’ve gained from it [[07:20]]

[[09:31]] Would love to talk to you guys [[10:50]]

I have loved doing the podcast and would honesty love to get...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode we speak to Martin Davis, a professional comedian of 30 years, Known for his unique style and his hilarious take on themes of social awkwardness, everyday absurdities, and the quirks of modern society. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:34]] Standups are delivering their view of the world and comedy is a standup argument [[05:52]]

[[06:00]] Cancel culture comedy is a load of crap, there is no...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this interview we speak to clown experts Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley. Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley have been life partners and performing partners for the past twenty years, during which time they have headlined at circuses and festivals worldwide including Circus Sarasota, The Big Apple Circus, The Lone Star Circus, Hanneford Circus, Circo Atayde, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

They created the clown troupe The New York...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Michelle Matlock, the first first African American woman to create a main character in a Cirque du soleil production. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:07 How she became a clown [[05:30]]

[[05:30 Clowning vs acting [[06:10

[[07:04 What is clowning [[08:13 ]]

[[10:19]] Being an African American clown is a different journey to regular clowns [[17:08]]

[[26:42]] The difficulty of being the only African American clown...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Bangladesh comedian and comedy club owner, Naveed Mahbub. He was awarded Best Male Comedian in the 2007 Las Vegas Comedy Festival. In 2016, Mahbub was featured in US-based comedy television channel Comedy Central. He hosts a morning radio show, Good Morning Bangladesh, on ABC Radio. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:02]] How I got started in comedy and my experience of the Bangladesh comedy scene [[10:35]]

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode, we talk to Mark Gindick.

Mark is a professional actor, clown, physical comedian, director, teacher and writer/creator of his own theatrical shows.

Wing-Man, his original theatrical piece without one spoken word, won BEST ONE-MAN SHOW in United Solo Theatre Festival, the largest solo festival of it’s kind in the world.

Mark has appeared in major fe...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to clown and co-founder of the London clown festival, Dan Lees. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[05:53]] Being tripped up by the BBC [[08:17 ]]

[[10:43]] The existence of clown [[12:23]]

[[16:05]] What makes a good clown show [[19:03]]

[[20:24]] Directing someones show [[23:22]]

[[25:39]] The Edinburgh fringe will still give you opportunities [[27:23]]

[[30:23]] People should do smaller runs at the Edinburgh fringe [[35:34]]<...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to clown Jeff Raz. Jeff Raz starred in 'Corteo' with Cirque du Soleil for over 500 performances. He was co-founder of the Clown Conservatory in San Fransisco. He has performed and taught in Eskimo villages in the middle of winter. He also founded the Medical Clown Project and repurposed his performing and teaching skills to work with the global communications consulting firm Stand & Deliver.

Now he...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Johnny Melville a revolutionary clown, actor and mime who is part of the group of artists who in the 1970s revolutionised the world of the clown in Europe, alongside names like Jango Edwards and Nola Rae in the historic Friends Roadshow in Amsterdam.

In recent years he has combined his work as a clown, mime and trainer with that of actor in alternative filmmaking...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode, we speak to Veteran road comic, Stewart Huff, a remarkable and amazing comedian with many tales to tell. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[10:07]] The clubs in America now [[14:10]]

[[14:57]] Every stereotype about different parts of America is worse and better than he thought[[19:35]]

[[28:26]] Turning people who are against your joke [[30:01]]

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An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Viv Gee is a comedian and comedy teacher who has been teaching comedy for 20 years and has performed comedy from L.A to Bangkok. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:23]] How she got the name viv gee [[02:11]]

[[08:58]] Who are the comedians of the world [[15:36]]

[[15:36]] Theatre schools [[20:18]]

[[20:18]] Theatre vs standup [[24:04]]

[[24:13]] More good standup that are...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Daniel Inniss, a man who is a comedy promoter and comedian based in Sheffield. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:20]] Football rivalries [[05:22]]

[[07:33]] The Yorkshire scene, difference between London and the north comedy scene [[13:53]]

[[13:56]] Yorkshire comedy scene beef [[18:43]]

[[19:08]] Most famous comedians being nice [[24:21]]

[[24:21]] We have a duty to entertain people and some of the wrong...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Norther Irish comedian,Luke Mcgibbon, a man who has written many informative chortle articles on comedy and a therapist. Here is an overview of what we discussed :

[[08:22]] The hard thing about running a gig and mcing [[15:24]]

[[15:50]] Its better promoters feel they are being watched [[21:53]]

[[22:06]] Lack of tribalism leading to getting rid of gatekeepers [[29:57]]

[[30:42]] Is there always going to...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Comedian, actor and writer Gareth Berliner has firmly established himself as an accomplished comic performer.

He almost died long before ever becoming a stand-up and this affords him the ability to tell some intricately woven anecdotes and sharply crafted gags with an edge.In 2005 he used this edge when he performed his first Solo show GUTLESS, covering every subject from Superheroes to Suicide, at The Melbourne Comedy Festival before taking...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Xavier Rossey, a man who has been organising comedy shows in Brussels since 2012. Originally a musician, Xavier knew absolutely nothing about the comedy world, and what started as a one-off gig passing the hat has developed into a compulsory stop for comedians touring in Europe. Here is what he has to say on his experience as a comedy promoter:

[[02:41]] Rick Diaz and the best comedians to visit...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode we speak to Jonathan Rollins. He joined the US Air Force, met his future wife and learned about his future home country of Sweden. In 2013 they moved to Sweden for good and he now calls Stockholm his home. He began podcasting in 2014 and stand-up comedy in 2015. He has performed in Sweden, the US and the UK.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode we speak good friend of Marvin, Adam Riley, a terrific gag merchant who was cancelled from a few comedy clubs in London a few years back, he is making a swift recovery on the circuit and still performing at many of the best comedy clubs in London. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:35]] The sexiest ginger in comedy and how he got the perfectly formed...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode, after a long awaited break, we have former drug addict and convicted criminal Junior atkins talking about how he changed his life around and is now helping others do the same. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:48]] Is my life like lock stock and two smoking barrels? [[06:45]]

[[07:10]] Getting arrested for trying to smuggle drugs [[11:20]]

[[11:53]] Dropping the soap and bullies in prison [[15:20]]<...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays bombastic episode we speak to former human trafficker and drug dealer, Richard Villa, a veteran comedian of 20+ years in the standup comedy business. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:08]] Why he never picks on the audience [[06:56]]

[[07:09]] People getting offended is like going on a theme park ride [[10:43]]

[[11:05]] Getting cancelled in Mexico [[14:15]]

[[21:17]] How living a colourful life has given him grit...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to blind comedian Cubby, he gives us an insight into his experience of Britains got talent and his experience of being a blind comedian on the Scottish comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:41]] Going on Britains got talent and the biggest issue with being blind [[12:41]]

[[17:13]] The worst pricks in comedy [[24:13]]

[[25:15]] The knock-on effects of being blind [[27:30]]

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking in the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to character comedian, Welsh Jesus, AKA Gareth Hunt. He is taking the Welsh comedy scene by storm, here is an overview what we discussed:

[[03:04]] Falling into Welsh Jesus [[05:37]]

[[10:19]] The advantages of performing as welsh Jesus [[17:10]]

[[39:37]] Setting yourself goals in comedy [[45:06]]

[[50:14]] Comedy lets you know your place and destroys your ego [[53:59]]

[[60:00]] The wacky thing about comedy that is...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Oldhamer and honorary Scouser, Che Burnley.

In the last few years Che has established his own Showcase show in Edinburgh & Liverpool, provided tour support for Reginald D Hunter, written his own solo shows and still found time to gig across the country. At home MCing as he is in any spot Che is currently working on his next show HATE (pt. 1). Here is an overview of what...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We have a spectacular guest for the show, Helen Prior.

Helen is a former art historian, and comedian with Ukrainian and Russian ancestry. She transformed herself from a cancer victim into a victorious survivor, where she relishes life and has embarked on many adventures. She has now got into comedy as it is a great substitute for everything what she thinks women of her age are missing in life – attention, lo...

Welcome to another episode of The comedians paradise, an interview podcast focused on giving an inside scoop of being a comedian from mavericks across the comedy world, todays guest is the magnificent Colin Higgins. Colin Higgins is a rising star from the Glasgow comedy scene and has performed UK wide. He delights audience's with his cutting observations, brutal honesty and self deprecating style. He has also featured on the Billy Connolly docuseries 'Billy and Us' BBC Scotland. Recently he has had his Will Smith moment, where he was punched by an audience member at the Edinburgh fringe, here is...

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche.

Todays guest is the marvellous Sully O’Sullivan, he is a seasoned international headliner who has performed all over the world. First stepping onto the stage in his native New Zealand, Sully rocketed to stardom making his TV debut just 7 months later in New Zealand’s cult stand-up series Pulp Comedy on TV2, where he went...

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche.

Todays guest is the magnificent Tom Little, a brilliant comedian based in the midlands that has built a large social media following. He is already an award-winning comedian having been a finalist in the coveted BBC New Comedy Award 2014, he then won the title of Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2015 which firmly cemented his...

We talk to the brilliant Sue Morrison, she is a world-class teacher of performance-oriented Clown and Bouffon. An experienced performer, she is a sought after show creator, director, and consultant who has been instrumental in redefining clown for today’s world.

Early in her career, Sue was the protégé of Richard Pochinko, and was chosen to develop and add multiple new dimensions to his original Clown Through Mask. Today, her unique and powerful work brings together the diverse elements of Native American and European Clowning, Bouffon, Le Jeu, Improvisation, and Puppetry, creating dynamic performances that grip the...