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In comedy, there are at least a thousand ways to die on stage. Laughing Dead is a podcast where comedians talk candidly about their worst ever gigs. Hosted by comedian Sami Shah, who has survived his share of cranky hecklers and depressing corporate shows, the show celebrates all the things that mak…

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    • Nov 30, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Plaything for a sheikh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 32:10


    In the final episode of our first season, Sami is joined by the creators of ABC's next podcast hit, Tokyo Hotel, Ben Russell and Xavier Michelides. Improv gigs in Chi-town, prackfalls, and being hunted on a private island by rich Sheikhs, this episode has it all!

    A dark and doomed and desperate occupation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2016 19:06


    Corporate gigs, hecklers, mining tours, audience indifference, silence, it takes a toll. How can comedians protect their sanity from the stresses of the comedy life? Sami speaks to Associate Professor and psychiatrist Dr Steve Ellen to find out.

    Blindfolded on a ladder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 28:52


    Comedy can be honest. It can be searingly truthful, and intensely personal which is a powerful way of delivering laughter, but can also mean it hurts that much more when turned against the performer.

    She mouthed sorry and walked out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 36:14


    In the history of terrible ideas, comedians taking their dates to a gig has to be the worst one. And if you don't know why, let Luke McGregor and Becky Lucas share their tales of tragedy and woe. Warning: adult themes like drug use and dating are discussed.

    No laughing on site

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016 32:45


    Mining Tours are the gold standard of hell-gigs for comedians. They make corporate gigs look like a delight. Which is why, Xavier Susai and Mike G, have the emotional scars that they do. Both are veterans of the mining tours, and their stories are gloriously depressing! Language warning. It's pretty rude episode.

    Don't bring a gun to a comedy night

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 33:58


    Legendary comedians in their own right Bev Killick and Alexei Sayle rejoice in their failings at comedy clubs. "But the lesson I learned from that night (at the Comedy Store) is that if you point a gun at an audience it makes them nervous" - Alexei Sayle

    Comedy is too serious to be funny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016 33:54


    Why do comedians do what they do? And why do we find them so fascinating? This episode, instead of speaking to more comics, we change direction a little by delving into the psychology of comedians and their role in society.

    Claire Hooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2016 31:19


    Claire Hooper may be the face of baking on national television, but she’s still not above a gig going bad every now and then. Features a guest appearance by Xavier Michelides, who owns up to having thrown Claire under the proverbial bus.

    Immigrant Comedians

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2016 30:02


    Is it harder to win over an audience when you’re not local? Is dying on stage worse when you’re a foreigner? Two of Australia’s best immigrant comedians, Dilruk Jayasinha and Ivan Aristeguieta, regale us with their tales.

    Corporate Gigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016 36:25


    No two words summon more dread in a comedian than "corporate gig." Luckily, Ben Lomas has figured out the lifehack for surviving one. Janelle Koenig, meanwhile, still isn’t over that one time on a boat with a sliding door.

    Maz Jobrani

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2016 30:45


    Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani’s done comedy all over the world and he’s got the emotional scars to prove it. This episode also features a guest appearance by the comedian’s comedian, Andy Kindler.

    INTRODUCING — Laughing Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 8:15


    Comedian Sami Shah introduces you to his new podcast about comedians dying on stage, and regales you with a story of his own worst comedy-death.

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