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Amy Annette has been described by the Guardian as a ‘delight to behold'. Her debut hour 'Thick Skin' was a total sell-out at Edinburgh and was nominated for Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival. Prior to stand-up, she was an experienced producer, script editor and editorial consultant - and is currently working on the comedy drama, Pretty Face. She's now back with Say What You Like About Me at Edinburgh this summer. We discuss:how Amy's dual citizenship shaped her sense of humourhow working with Amy Poehler's production company helped her unlearn needing to justify her right to spacebecoming aware of an audience's gaps in cultural knowledgewhy long development processes doesn't mean things are going badlyhow reviews describe women's comedy as "vibe" while crediting men's comedy as craftand we find out if Amy is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to exclusive extras including:how people get fixated on the wrong markers of successdiscovering The Artist's Way's concept of "Shadow Artists"and how success often comes from getting out of your own way

Joe Wells is known best for his shows exploring mental health and his neurodiversity being autistic, while before that he first made his name as a political comedian with shows like Night of the Living Tories. Joe also hosts the podcast Neurodivergent Moments with Abigoliah Schamaun, of which their book is out today! We discuss:how performing for a neurodivergent audience can change the mechanics of live comedythe impact parenthood has on the kind of comedy you want to makehow comedy can be a tool for processing your neurodivergencewriting a book about OCD at 15how focusing on personal experiences stops your material becoming datedthe problem with saying “we're all on the spectrum”and how Joe's viral clip didn't change his approach to making stuffJoin the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to exclusive extras including:The Dark Roomhow Joe takes extra beats to make reveals land harderflipping the script for neurodivergent audiencesand how being unfunny can be a secret power move in a club

We're back in the archives with Suzi Ruffell from 2019, where we discuss:making sure that LGBTQ+ people in the audience feel seenhow punishing she found being a new act (and whether she could do it all again)and why she finds happiness terrifyingJoin the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to the full back catalogue of extras, including 25 minutes with Suzi!

Exactly 500 episodes later one of the UK's most acclaimed comics, Sara Pascoe, returns to the show. Fresh off her latest tour, I Am A Strange Gloop, we discuss:how comedians become addicted to rejectionthe imbalance of what the circuit means for different comedianswhy there should be a workshop for comics to survive panel showsthe impossible balance between truth and funny in stand-upwhether using writers in comedy is “cheating”and we find out if Sara Pascoe is happy…Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to exclusive extras where discuss the hidden world of corporate gigs including:why corporates can feel impossible from the startthe different standards held between public and private showsand we unpack the survival tactics used by pro comics on the circuit

This week we're delving into the archives and going back to episode 259 in 2018 with that year's Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Rose Matafeo! We discuss:how she ensured her hilarious material about female sexuality in Horndog brought the whole room along with ithow she's actively mining for hot takesand why she has a quintuple-threat approach to performanceJoin the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to the full back catalogue of extras, including 20 minutes with Rose!

This week I'm joined by two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Ian Smith! You may also know him best as the co-host of the Northern News podcast with Amy Gledhill, as well as appearances on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and on his own Radio 4 series, Ian Smith is Stressed!He's now back with Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty - a sharp, surreal and painfully relatable look at stress, love, and the kind of life choices that include buying a magic spell off Amazon. In this episode we discuss:the brutal on-the-job experience that actually makes a stand-upthe uncertainty of what actually leads to TV worklearning the value of other comedians as “outside eyes” on your materialwhy comedy as therapy is limited (but why it still helps anyway)the stuff that gets cut from The Northern Newsand we find out of Ian Smith is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including:how writing for The News Quiz taught him to write on demandwhy previews are meant to be messyand how deadlines remove self-doubt and force clarity in creative decisions

313 episodes later… the critically acclaimed comedian, award-winning broadcaster and Taskmaster champion, John Robins returns to the pod!John first spoke on stage with an incredible level of honesty and introspection about his alcoholism with Howl (which you can listen to on his here). This week he's continuing to share that story with the release of his memoir, Thirst: the story of his life through the lens of alcohol, the drinks that made him, and those that broke him.In this episode we discuss:how Taskmaster was the closest he's got to being himself on TVwhy 12-step recovery feels like a form of stand-upthe process of opening yourself up in the form a bookhow comedy careers can distort what you see as successthe problem with “ego” in comedy and how sobriety shifts itlearning to sit with yourself instead of escapingand if John plans to return to stand-up...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including:how much of stress is actually chosenwhy alcohol never actually solves what it claims toand the impact of recording the audiobook

John Tothill is one of the most exciting stand-ups to come out of the UK in recent years. Debuting in 2023, he's now on his third show with This Must Be Heaven - the story of his near death experience and an underwhelming cruise. In this episode we discuss:the brutal truth about moving from open mics to pro gigswhy early WIPs are often funnier than complete showsthe loneliness of being trapped on a cruise ship after bombing every nightwhy crowd work makes him uncomfortablescaling material up for bigger rooms while supporting Alan Daviesand we find out if John Tothill is happy…Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including:the realisation that not everyone will get your material, but the right people really willwhat trait is most likely to obstruct successwhy “doing the work” often looks like not doing the work at alland the fear about where the world goes next…

Most people in the comedy world will know Jonno Johnson as a third of the sketch trio Sheeps, but most recently he's taken up the role of Head Writer at SNL UK! In this episode recorded in January 2026, we discuss:the hidden world of sketch writing and script editingwhy he wanted to be the Chuckle Brothershow he manages on-stage anxiety in real timeJonno's musical talents from writing pantomimes to freestyle rapsthe Sheeps approach of building a sketch with structure, misdirection and building towards something bigger than it seemsthe hidden fear of a show's attendance over the performancethe turning point of getting out of your own wayand Jonno's advice for aspiring comedy writersJoin the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including:the audition that made him swear off auditions entirelywhy there's no real “community” in sketch comedy anymoreand how admiration within your own circle can shape what you make

Welcome back for another delve into the ComComPod archives, this time with episode 308 with Ellie Taylor where we discuss:the absurd concept of Show Me the Funnyhow her happy life outside of comedy protects herthe weird science of writingand why she "can't do clever topics"Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to the full back catalogue of extras.

This week we're delving back into the archives and going to episode 320 with the musical comedy genius of Flo & Joan where we discuss:going from open mics to a special on Amazon Prime in just four yearsthe inside story on their Royal Variety Performancewhy going viral makes you turn your phone offwhat they learnt from the Canadian improv sceneand how shaking an egg is harder than it looks... Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to over 30 minutes of exclusive extras.

Charlene Kaye is a musician and comedian based in New York who has toured the world, opening for bands like the Arctic Monkeys and Metallica. You may have seen her "Every Taylor Swift Song" skit which now sits at out 100 million views - or in her two cover bands, Guns N' Hoses (all-girl GNR) and Labiahead (all girl Radiohead). She's now back with her new show Diversity Shredder, including dates at London's Underbelly. In this episode we discuss:why Tenacious D and Flight of the Conchords works so wellis the feeling of being a rockstar and a comedian the same thing?does being successful in one creative field help starting in stand-upbuilding her first stand-up show from a notebook about her mumperforming to incompatible fan baseshacking algorithms through retention loops and hook writinghow a Taylor Swift parody changed everythingand we find out if Charlene is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including:how ego shows up differently in music vs comedywhen your safety net becomes part of the actand turning real-life tension into art

I'm joined by Johnny Marriott from PET NEEDS for a very special NonComPod. The Colchester punk-fuelled melodic rock four-piece who've supported The Hives, Frank Turner and Flogging Molly are back with their fourth studio album, ELBOWS OUT! THIS IS CAPITALISM, which is out today. We discuss:how the band survived through playing in strangers' living roomsthe real economics on being in a band in 2026how becoming a parent shapes a creative careerwhy punk isn't dead… it's just complicated nowthe complex nature of parasocial relationshipsmanaging anxiety in creative workand we find out if Johnny is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including:the parallels between song writing and stand-upthe strange pressure of releasing new musicand how lifestyle changes have shaped the band

YouTube-famous glam-rock showpig Chris Fleming has amassed a legion of fans through brilliantly funny music videos, such as "I'm Afraid To Talk To Men", "Grad-Student Shuffle" and "Polyamorous". Chris Fleming: Live at The Palace, is now streaming on HBO Max so what better reason to resurface this episode originally released on Halloween in 2019, where we talk about:drowning in stand-up and clawing a way back to shore through developing live work for the internetproving one isn't "a YouTuber"the "restrictive freedom" of comedyand whether Chris is a real pariah or just a wannabe…Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to an exclusive LIVE Insider's Q&A with James from 2021.

Joyelle Nicole Johnson is a US comedian known for bringing joy to the stage! Joyelle has performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers, is the permanent guest host on Sirius XM's Godfrey Complex and is currently the warm up comic for Hasan Minhaj's Patriot Act on Netflix.In this episode we discuss:why American comedians are seriously considering leaving the USlearning to tell brutal truths while still keeping the audience onsidewhy nerves can be a sign of respect for the audiencethe night a heckler rushed the stage during her set in Harlemhow artists can't thrive creatively when they don't feel safewhy becoming a comedian requires “a little bit of delusion”and we find out if Joyelle is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including:learning to use your voicehow people cosplay comfortand why influencers often fail on stage

Ken Cheng is a stand-up comedian, writer and professional poker player, but is probably best known for being the master of going viral on LinkedIn with over 200,000 followers!Outside of poking the corporate world, Ken has written for Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week and even created a Doctor Who audio episode. We discuss:how LinkedIn satire accidentally became the biggest career pivot of his lifeis poker psychology the same as being a stand-uphow signing up for an open mic with Ed Gamble changed everythingbecoming a minor celebrity in the board game worldthe realisation that the Fringe isn't your audienceand we find out if Ken Cheng is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including:turning LinkedIn satire into corporate gigs and serious moneythe temptation to tour again and refusing to rip off an audienceand being commissioned to write for companies that don't even publish the work

Lindsey Santoro shot to prominence at 2023's Edinburgh Fringe, winning Next Up's Biggest Award in Comedy with her show, Pink Tinge.Since then, Lindsey has created her hit BBC Radio 4 comedy series, The Lively Life of Lindsey Santoro, appeared on Live at the Apollo and supported Joe Lycett on tour! We discuss:using comedy as a tool for connectionbalancing a NHS day job with the crushing anxiety of early comedy gigsearning critical acclaim at Edinburgh, the financial surprises and attic life at the Pleasanceescaping imposter syndromethe importance of having a "base" outside of comedyand we find out if Lindsey Santoro is happy….Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 13 minutes of exclusive extras including:how Lindsey's BBC Radio 4 series came abouthow her agent kept her grounded through Edinburgh and balancing ambition with sanity

Shenoah Allen is the co-creator of the legendary The Pajama Men, as well as a writer, actor and director with credits across the Soho Theatre, the West End, and projects developed with the BBC and HBO - as well as even appearing on Breaking Bad!Now he's now created the dazzling work of genius that is Sunlight with Nina Conti and is currently on tour with Bloodlust Summertime. We discuss:using a monkey mask to tell the most human love story possibletreating the script like a jazz framework rather than a rulebookhow “doing nothing” can be the strongest acting choicethe challenges of leaving a 20-year comedy partnershipturning teenage dread into a solo comedy showand creating something that outlives youJoin the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including:finding the humour in dangerous teenage experienceshow he pushed boundaries working with Kim Nobleand breaking out of characters to tell the truth on stage

478 episodes later… Alan Davies returns! He's an all-round fixture of British comedy as a respected stand-up, writer and actor - from the unflappable Jonathan Creek to the permanent mischief-maker on QI.His second memoir Just Ignore Him was widely praised for its honesty, and his follow-up, White Male Stand Up, continues that deeply personal journey. He's now back on the road for the first time in a decade with Alan Davies: Think Ahead.We discuss Alan's choice to open up onstage for the first time about his traumatic childhood, the breakthrough moment when a WIP becomes “a real show”, the trick to building momentum with monkey bars, how writing offered Alan emotional relief as well as a record for the future and why when dishonesty is everywhere, being honest matters.Please note: this episode includes discussion of child sexual abuse. If you've been affected by these issues or need support, please visit napac.org.uk and 1in6.org.I need YOUR HELP for Episode 500! Complete the ComComPod survey

Emma Doran did her very first stand-up gig while on maternity leave - she won best act that night and hasn't stopped gigging since! As well as sold out tours across Ireland and the UK, Emma has appeared on Last One Laughing hosted by Graham Norton and published a bestselling memoir which explored family, friendship, young motherhood and taking risks.We discuss how becoming a parent built discipline, focus and work ethic, why Emma has never released a full show and why she now wishes she had, why it's easier to express anger and vulnerability on stage than in real life, the connection between self-worth and performance, why comedians are so hard on themselves and is Emma Doran happy…I need YOUR HELP for Episode 500! Complete the ComComPod survey

Lucy Pearman is one of the most inventive and original comedians in the UK, her shows are gloriously surreal, full of clowning, characters, props, audience interaction and ideas that feel like they've tumbled straight out of a wonderfully strange imagination.Her one-off BBC Three original comedy, Please Help, was nominated for a BAFTA, and she won the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality.We discuss exploring the vulnerability beneath the absurd, Lucy's process of discovering characters onstage, how embracing strangeness is an act of connection, the reality of making art in our current economy, how the death of director Adam Brace impacted her creative process, the challenges of bringing clowning to a wider audience and is Lucy Pearman happy…I need YOUR HELP for Episode 500! Complete the ComComPod survey

Welcome to this bonus episode where Georgia Elliott-Smith and I have joined forces to take on the grubbiest little sustainability secrets of my fellow comedians. We'll be offering compassion, insight and some counter-argument, if not actual absolution to both Ivo Graham and Laura Lexx!We'll be back to regular scheduled programming in the next few weeks in the run up to the BIG EPISODE 500! Don't forget to take part in our ComComPod survey at stuartgoldsmith.com/survey where we want to know your favourite episode, most memorable moments and what you want to see in the future...Where to find everyone:Ivo Graham: ivograham.comLaura Lexx: lauralexx.co.ukGeorgia Elliott Smith: linkedin.com/in/georgiaelliott-smithStuart Goldsmith: stuartgoldsmith.comKeep up-to-date with all things The Comedian's Comedian Podcast:YouTube: youtube.com/@ComComPodInstagram: instagram.com/ComComPodTikTok: tiktok.com/@ComComPodSee Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome back to part two of this Viggo Venn special where we delve into the full Britain's Got Talent journey and touring a show in the wake of winning.You can get INSTANT ACCESS to the video version by becoming an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you'll also get exclusive extras inc how it felt to win £250,000, what Viggo spent it on and having the funniest moment of the Royal Variety Show cut from the broadcast.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) and early access like this special!☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun titleCatch Up with Viggo:You can keep up to date with all things Viggo at viggovenn.com as his "Viggo Venn: One More Time Tour" continues through Norway.You can also find him on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Everything Stu's up to:Discover Stu's comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the small mining town of Kongsberg, Norway, to winning Britain's Got Talent in 2023, Viggo Venn's journey has been anything but ordinary.We delve into Viggo's history with ComComPod, the creation of the high-vis bit and the original plan to get buzzed off in the first round on BGT.Part two will be released next week, or you can get INSTANT ACCESS to the full special (including video) by being an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod PLUS exclusive extras inc how it felt to win £250,000, what Viggo spent it on and having the funniest moment of the Royal Variety Show cut from the broadcast.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) and early access like this special!☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun titleCatch Up with Viggo:You can keep up to date with all things Viggo at viggovenn.com as his "Viggo Venn: One More Time Tour" continues through Norway.You can also find him on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Everything Stu's up to:Discover Stu's comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the fabulous comic (stage and sketch), writer and podcaster STEVIE MARTIN!A glorious comical conversation with Pip and Stevie, who is someone to keep up with in the current comedy scene for real. You can actually make a start on that this year if you're in Edinburgh at the Fringe so be alert for that! Stevie made a huge name around the pandemical times via some inspired and hilarious sketch work (often in collaboration with the awesome Lola-Rose Maxwell), but it was more like a natural phenomenon that was waiting to happen. Stevie's been on the grind for a while now and this chat hints at the hard work involved, including building of audiences, podcasting, Fringe madness, journalism, sketch writing and directing, the online forest, ad work, ComComPod, and so much more. Truly enjoyable, catch up with Stevie and enjoy!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureINSTAGRAMSTEVIE LINKS & GIGSYOUTUBENOBODY PANIC PODCASTSTEVIE ON COMCOMPODPIPSTARTER for AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTYSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of this Mike Wozniak special, we discuss his appearance on Series 11 of Taskmaster, being one of the hosts of Junior Taskmaster with Rose Matafeo and everything Three Bean Salad Podcast!WATCH the full special by being an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one)☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio (where available)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun titleCatch Up with Mike:Keep up to date with Mike on Twitter, @MrMikeWozniak.Subscribe to Three Bean Salad Podcast. Junior Taskmaster will be coming out at some point in the future…Everything Stu's up to:Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22Discover Stu's comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Wozniak is a comedian and writer best known for playing Brian in Man Down, many of you will also know Mike from his unforgettable appearance on Series 11 of Taskmaster - of which he'll soon be one of the hosts of Junior Taskmaster with Rose Matafeo!Podcasts fans will also be acquainted with his work from Three Bean Salad Podcast and the St Elwick's Neighbourhood Association Newsletter Podcast. We discuss Mike's passion for sitcoms, how imposter syndrome can be a healthy thing and developing a project.Part two will be released next week, or get INSTANT ACCESS to the full special (including video) by being an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) and early access like this special!☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio (where available)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun titleCatch Up with Mike:Keep up to date with Mike on Twitter, @MrMikeWozniak.Subscribe to Three Bean Salad Podcast. Junior Taskmaster will be coming out at some point in the future…Everything Stu's up to:Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22Discover Stu's comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Is there any more depth to you, or are you just jokes?"…So went The Honourable Tom Houghton's experience with Netflix influencer/reality show “The Circle”, and we get right into that here! We also discuss his ballistic comedy style, the social media strategy that has seen him accrue over 10M likes across Tiktok and Instagram, and his truly harrowing relationship with his boarding school.We also discover his relationship with improv group The Noise Next Door and how it persists despite him leaving, and encounter a lifelong journey to master sincerity in his work…25 mins of extras available exclusively to the Insiders Club include Tom exploring the relationship between his initial Posh Guy positioning and his most authentic comedy self; how he was called out by friends on his more obnoxious behaviour; and some excellent tips on social media mindset and work ethic.Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.And submit your unmissable moments of ComComPod at www.comedianscomedian.com/unmissableCatch up with Tom Houghton:Catch Tom on his sell-out tour with extra dates added as speak!www.honourabletom.com/pages/tourwww.honourabletom.comTwitter/Instagram/Tiktok: @honourabletomEverything Stu's up to:Stu's new stand-up special “I Need You Alive” is available online video and audio on demand via www.stuartgoldsmith.comPodcast community, links to comedy clips on Instagram and Tiktok, and Stu's official YouTube channel are all at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithOr join the mailing list to stay friends forever at:www.comedianscomedian.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer, Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instinctive, irrepressible, and with an inimitable aversion to bullshit, today we revisit Fern Brady's 2016 nascent dalliance with success, mere moments before catapulting herself headlong into the comedy stratosphere...Catch up with Fern via:fernbradycomedian.com@fernfrombathgate@FernBradyGo to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and (this episode's very own!) Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.And submit your unmissable moments of ComComPod at www.comedianscomedian.com/unmissableStu's new comedy special "I Need You Alive" is available to watch on Amazon Prime, The 800lb Gorilla website, and you can listen at loads of other places - go to stuartgoldsmith.com and hit the exciting yellow button to find all the links!"Podcast community links, social media and comedy clips, and Stu's official YouTube channel are all at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithOr join the mailing list for unspecified freebies at:www.comedianscomedian.comwww.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer, Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Truly a global comedian, Vir Das has five Netflix specials to his name, and his latest “Landing” is an exceptional piece of work, relating the story of a plane journey at the end of which he faces arrest for bringing his country's name into disrepute.We talk about his beginnings in Bollywood; the difference a background in acting makes to a comics' approach to authenticity; removing the middlemen between oneself and one's audience; and why he doesn't have the luxury of cynicism…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.And submit your unmissable moments of ComComPod at www.comedianscomedian.com/unmissableCatch up with Vir Das:www.virdas.inTW @thevirdasIG @virdasAnd most of www.netflix.comEverything Stu's up to:Stu's new stand-up special “I Need You Alive” is available online from 23rd Feb at:https://www.moment.co/stuartgoldsmith/stuartgoldsmith-i-need-you-alivePodcast community links, social media and comedy clips, and Stu's official YouTube channel are all at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithOr join the mailing list for unspecified freebies at:www.comedianscomedian.comwww.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer, Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our guest is Comedian's Comedian Stuart Goldsmith!Stuart joins us in the studio with incredible stories about a near-mugging in Cape Town and a fortuitous meeting that changed his entire life.Sign up to our Patreon for an exclusive episode that includes a discussion about recording a podcast in the event of Sarah's death and an enthusiastic chat about The Last of Us - with no spoilers!You can follow Stuart on social media here, and buy tickets to the world premiere of his new stand up special now! Get an uncut version of this episode on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our guest is Comedian's Comedian Stuart Goldsmith!Stuart joins us in the studio with incredible stories about a near-mugging in Cape Town and a fortuitous meeting that changed his entire life.Sign up to our Patreon for an exclusive episode that includes a discussion about recording a podcast in the event of Sarah's death and an enthusiastic chat about The Last of Us - with no spoilers!You can follow Stuart on social media here, and buy tickets to the world premiere of his new stand up special now! Get an uncut version of this episode on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite his alt roots, barnstorming Kurt Braunohler straddles comedy scenes like a Colossus! We talk about his lifelong and very inventive quest to “insert absurdity into strangers' lives to make the world a better place”, choreographing randomness, and drawing inspiration from Kurt Vonnegut and Eugene Mirman.We also dive into how his glorious new show ”Perfectly Stupid” represents an emotional maturity that sidesteps schmaltziness…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.And submit your unmissable moments of ComComPod at www.comedianscomedian.com/unmissableCatch up with Kurt:And watch his superb new special “Perfectly Stupid” at www.kurtbraunohler.comwww.facebook.com/kurt.braunohlerTW: @kurtbraunohlerIG: @kurtbraunohlerEverything Stu's up to:Podcast community links, social media handles and comedy clips, and Stu's official YouTube channel are all at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithOr join the mailing list for unspecified freebies at:www.comedianscomedian.comwww.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Keyworth is a seriously funny comedian, and has a succinct and uncomplicated way of showing it. In this very thoughtful interview, they talk about the point where being saddened by other peoples' reality meets the irresistible pull of activism. We also explore their creative partnership with the late, great Paul Byrne; and why they'd love to have a pint with JK Rowling…20 mins of extras available exclusively to the Insiders Club include what happened when Sarah's therapist found out they were doing material about them, and we also learn why they're a little old man at heart…And submit your unmissable moments of ComComPod at www.comedianscomedian.com/unmissableCatch Up With Sarah:On their national tour in Nov, Feb and March, which culminates in a huge show at The Bloomsbury Theatre on 19th March - tickets available now via www.sarahkeyworth.co.uk/gigsIG: @sarah_keyworthTW: @sarahkcomedyEverything Stu's up to:Podcast community links, social media handles and comedy clips, and Stu's official YouTube channel are all at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithOr visit:www.comedianscomedian.comwww.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barnstorming breakthrough-in-waiting, Sean McLoughlin is extremely adept at big chunky stand-up with an interesting moral core. We outline his journey from an angry young man who either needed “a hug or a slap”, through the transformative effects of both being onstage and getting proper therapy, to a towering performer with gigs at the Palladium, Sydney Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall under his belt. We also discover his conscious effort to maintain eye contact; how he became more reliable to bookers; and whether tall people come across as angry when they're just animated…25 mins of extra content available exclusively to the Insiders Club includes Sean's reaction to sharing a name with one of the most famous people on the internet; and advice for comics starting tour support, which Sean has done at the highest level, from Sydney Opera House to the Royal Albert Hall, in service of comics like Bill Burr, Katherine Ryan and Ricky Gervais.Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Sean McLoughlin:Edinburgh Fringe: Pleasance Beneath, 19:55https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/sean-mcloughlin-so-be-itPodcast “Failing Better” with Jonny Pelham: @failingpodwww.seanmcloughlincomedy.comTW: @seanmcloughlinIG: @seanmcloughlincomedyEverything Stu's up to:Edinburgh Fringe: Monkey Barrel, 13:25 (4-11th only) https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-a-shared-illusion-wipThis podcast is @ComComPod on Twitterwww.comedianscomedian.comIG and Tik: @stuartgoldsmithcomedyFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sharp as a tack and with a scientific bent that underpins her charming demeanour, Ria Lina is experiencing a TV-takeover career breakthrough. We talk about the different preparation required for Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and QI; why the fact that a comedy career has no end point is so addictive; and how the recent increase in diversity on the circuit gave her an insight into embracing a more distinct character.With degrees in virology, pathology and forensics, we also learn more than you might expect about bodies washing up on shores, and ask Ria to turn her scientific mind to analysis of how to save the circuit…25 mins of extra content available exclusively to the Insiders Club include some excellent advice to newer comics, and an investigation of which social media platforms suit which characters - and some brief thoughts on the implied consent of audience interaction videos going viral…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Ria Lina:www.rialina.comTW/IG: @rialina_www.tiktok.com/@rialinaofficialwww.facebook.com/rialinaEverything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on Twitterwww.comedianscomedian.comIG and Tik: @stuartgoldsmithcomedyFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tremendous story-teller comedian Alison Spittle is a very sunny specialist in making comedy from trauma, but you'll be furious that she's had to undergo so much of it. We talk about her incredible new Edinburgh show “Wet”, and why it's no longer simply about a fight during an aqua aerobics class. We also cover her excellent shame-beating podcast “Wheel of Misfortune”; the challenge of keeping oneself emotionally secure when making comedy out of pain; and how to be powerful.25 mins of extras available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Alison on her earliest material that made her feel like herself; the journey of her expressing her mental health honestly; the importance or not of doing “reps” in comedy; and the non-comedy-related quality that got her where she is…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Alison Spittle:www.alisonspittle.comIG/TW: @alisonspittleWheel of Misfortune podcast: https://pod.link/1525520717See Alison live in Leicester and London:http://alisonspittle.com/gigs See “Wet” at the Edinburgh Fringe:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/alison-spittle-wetEverything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on Twitterwww.comedianscomedian.comIG and Tik: @stuartgoldsmithcomedyFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Miller is an explosive club act, wielding real depth and texture as well as her “resting dustbowl face”, to polarise audiences who either love her, or hate her and can't figure out why.We get into the relative merits of US and UK gag rate; employing and avoiding comedy tropes about appearance; bullying tall men; how the circuit is changing; and why she's still being advised by female comics not to talk about her age…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Amy Miller:TW: @amymillerIG: @amymillercomedywww.amymillercomedy.comEverything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on TwitterStandup clips on IG and TikTok: @stuartgoldsmithcomedyFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Groupwww.comedianscomedian.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The comic creation of comedian and illustrator Derek Chickpeas, “Olaf Falafel” is an absolute combine-harvester of inspirationally daft ideas; hoovering them up and blasting them out across multiple creative outputs.We talk about “Olaf Falafel's Art Club”, “Old MacDonald Heard A Parp”, “One Giant Leek” and plenty of other projects including “The Pearl With The Girl Earring” and a load of other stuff he unsurprisingly doesn't have time to properly leverage…. We also discuss his penchant for over-delivering; his uniquely brilliant Edinburgh Fringe flyer designs; how to prioritise a million projects; as well as how he manages to stay one of the happiest creatives who've ever graced this podcast.Over half an hour of extras available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include an exploration of his copycat-inspiring success on Vine (and the relief he felt at its collapse); further investigation of his effervescent comedy mind; and why he probably won't illustrate your kids' book idea…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Olaf Falafel:http://www.olaffalafel.com/TW: @OFalafelIG: @olaffalafelTik: @olaffalafelEverything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on Twitterwww.comedianscomedian.comIG and Tik: @stuartgoldsmithcomedyFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CW: Self-harm"Basic plus" (because she's self-aware), brilliant Helen Bauer is probably the most self-actualised comedian and human we've had on the show. Her punchy gags and insightful premises are all imbued with an absolute tsunami of personality, flirting with us one minute and roaring the next. And she even seems to have accepted her longterm depression…We talk about her Apollo-conquering debut; how she acutely weaponises elements from her real life that might seem like hindrances; and basing your personality around a scrunchie.15 deeply painful minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes a conversation about “cringe”. (I mean honestly, even if you're an Insider, just skip this bit - there's nothing for you here), and some lovely stuff about her podcasting co-hosts Rosie Jones and Catherine Bohart.Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Helen Bauer:Helen and Catherine Bohart's podcast is “Trusty Hogs”, discover it at https://pod.link/1587488188www.helenbauer.co.ukIG and TW: @helenbabauerEverything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on Twitterwww.comedianscomedian.comClips of Stu's standup that prove he is good despite how vulnerable he deliberately makes himself in interviews for YOUR benefit can be found on IG and Tiktok: @stuartgoldsmithcomedy#cringeFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With his dishevelled appearance and wild energy, you might not be surprised to learn that the wonderfully funny Bobby Mair has had “more therapists than girlfriends”. We talk about his Canadian comedy work ethic, the trick of making the audience your friend, and find out why bad gigs in the UK are still good.We delve into his origins, starting comedy coincidentally during a traumatic and grief-stricken phase in his life; find out what a relief it was after 16 years to write an observational joke that didn't derive from trauma; and discover why comedy didn't save Bobby's life.20 mins of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes Bobby on the “Killer Camp” reality show he hosted; some exploration of his mental robustness; and how he went viral as the worst comic in the world…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Bobby:Bobby and Red Richardson's podcast is “The Year Is”, discover it at linktre.ee/theyearispodBobby's“Cockroach” tour continues in Southend, Cardiff, Norwich and concludes in London - get tickets at www.bobbymair.netIG: @bobbymaircomedianTW: @bobbymairEverything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on TwitterStu recently went viral on Instagram so changed the official podcast account into @StuartGoldsmithComedyAnd he goes by that name on noted spyware site Tiktok, should you dare…www.comedianscomedian.comFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” -- David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BAFTA-winning, Cumberbatch-beating actor, comic, and now the writer-performer of his screamingly funny new audiobook “Isaac Steele and the Forever Man”, Daniel Rigby is an extraordinary talent. The star of “Eric & Ernie” (BBC), Black Mirror's “Waldo” episode, and Donald in Will Sharpe's amazing “Flowers” (CH4), Daniel is dipping his toe back into standup after years away.In an episode Stu describes as “absolute ComCom-Bait”, Daniel discusses having no self-esteem despite being good at everything (Stu's words not his), and how casting directors can smell that he's an “angry weirdo”. We dig into creativity, dread, anxiety, and why there's more of him than he intended in his book's ultra-nihilist protagonist…25mins of extras available exclusively to the Insiders Club include Daniel on the immense responsibility he felt when asked as a young comic to portray the legendary Eric Morecambe on screen; manufacturing a middle class “bumble” to disguise his working class background; and trying to focus on the journey of standup rather than the destination.Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, James Acaster and Fern Brady and the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Daniel:TW: @danielrigbyListen free for 30 days with a free trial to Audible and devour “Isaac Steele and the Forever Man” (actually do this, it's fantastic!):www.audible.co.uk/pd/Isaac-Steele-and-the-Forever-Man-Audiobook/B09FQ8NKJ9Everything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on Twitter and Instagram and probably bloody Tiktok as well by the time you read thiswww.comedianscomedian.comFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“Stuart was brilliant; he nailed the brief, and the balance of meaningful content and humour was perfect for our audience.” Jo Matkin, CEO Celsus Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A comedy queen who will not be disrespected, actor and comedian Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show) joins us at SXSW in Austin Texas, for a blazing and very funny live interview. We cover her natural authority and its relationship to what “every Black person and woman has to learn”; caring about the crowd and why no successful comic ignores the audience; and how one never truly loses one's vulnerability to abuse.25mins of extras available exclusively to the Insiders Club include Dulcé on collaboration with the Daily Show writers, and a fascinating walkthrough of her technique for exploring a subject by trying to make the senseless make sense…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, James Acaster and Fern Brady and the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Dulcé:TW/IG: @dulcesloanTW: @thedailyshowwww.dulcesloan.comEverything Stu's up toThis podcast is @ComComPod on Twitter and Instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“Stuart was brilliant; he nailed the brief, and the balance of meaningful content and humour was perfect for our audience.” Jo Matkin, CEO Celsus Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the tenth anniversary of the first release, our first ever ComCom guest Rob Deering returns to discuss marathons not sprints. One of Stu's all-time favourite acts, we'll celebrate Rob's huge “Running Commentary” podcast with Paul Tonkinson, and its associated fandom; whether Rob is secretly serious; walking away from the desire to be liked; and the secret of Roger Rabbit's handcuffs…25 mins of extras available exclusively to the Insiders Club includes Rob on meritocracy and the strange evolution of comedy from the 70s to now, as well as some informed speculation on its future!Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, James Acaster and Fern Brady and the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Rob Deering:Read Rob's brilliant book "Running Tracks" (that could even turn you into a runner):www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444TW: @deeringrobIG: @robdeeringcomedianwww.robdeering.comEverything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on Twitter and Instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comwww.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“Stuart was brilliant; he nailed the brief, and the balance of meaningful content and humour was perfect for our audience.” Jo Matkin, CEO Celsus Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this unmissable live special from South By South West, the Bitter Buddha returns to lay waste to us all with analysis of his insanely good new special, “For The Masses”. We explore how he structured and taped the special; why his sets are all cries for help; his vulnerabilities and internal responses to things; and how to destroy him if you were a heckler…We also peek into his obsession with impending doom, weigh up how much truth there is in the backstory of his archetypal persona, and learn how to flee the scene of an actual murder.Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Eddie:“For The Masses” is available on YouTube here:www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik-skhmSFLITW: @eddiepepitoneIG: @eddiepepWeb: www.eddiepepitone.comEddie's new podcast “Apocalypse Soon” is available now!Everything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on Twitter and Instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comJoin the mailing-list for info on Stu's upcoming series of previews, and get tickets for his new WIP “A Shared Illusion” at Edinburgh 4-11th Aug 2022 here:https://event.bookitbee.com/38959/stuart-goldsmith-a-shared-illusion-wipFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“Stuart was brilliant; he nailed the brief, and the balance of meaningful content and humour was perfect for our audience.” Jo Matkin, CEO Celsus Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CW: Suicide, School shootingVisionary comedian, and actor in “Honey Boy” (Prime) and “Concrete Cowboys” (Netflix), Byron Bowers once moved to LA and slept in his car while he tried to make stand-up work. In this live special from South By South West, he joins us to talk about processing trauma; finding true freedom onstage and emotional freedom among his family; how he apprehends his comic and acting technique; and being so poor people think you're wealthy…25 mins of extra content available exclusively to the Insiders Club include Byron on his relationship to hope, his experience at Old Rope in London, and how he avoids feeling like a v victim of racism in Hollywood.Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, James Acaster and Fern Brady and the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Byron:TW/IG: @ByronBowerswww.byronbowerslive.comByron's new special “Spiritual Negro” is in the edit, so watch out for a release soon!Everything Stu's up toThis podcast is @ComComPod on Twitter and Instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team-members.“Stuart was brilliant; he nailed the brief, and the balance of meaningful content and humour was perfect for our audience.” Jo Matkin, CEO Celsus Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Caffeinated puppy” Matt Richardson joins us to reflect on the parallel tracks of his comedy and “TV personality” careers, and the indefatigable enthusiasm that underpins both. We explore his youthful stand-up bad habits, the trap of “comedy reportage” and also expose the dynamic between his OCD and his fear of doing badly onstage - and how that might have hampered his creativity. But just how good is he with mums?25 mins of extra content available exclusively to the Insiders Club include Matt on how his relationship with Virgin Radio came to a rocky end; the “Joel Dommett” factor and what it means for comics; and how to play the game of reality TV and win!Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, James Acaster and Fern Brady and the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Matt:TW: @MattRichardson3Tikitok: @MattRichardson3www.mattrichardsoncomedy.co.ukEverything Stu's up toThis podcast is @ComComPod on Twitter and Instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“Stuart was brilliant; he nailed the brief, and the balance of meaningful content and humour was perfect for our audience.” Jo Matkin, CEO Celsus Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The lost episode has finally been found! We're thrilled to bring you this conversation from Montreal JFL 2017 with Letterkenny's “Squirrely Dan”, and a wonderfully funny comic and generous laugher, K Trevor Wilson!We talk about long-form story-telling, and how he gets the most comic mileage out of incidents with muggers and arson. Also figuring out who you are onstage; loving the road but desiring a normal life; and the origins of Letterkenny, which at that point was in its infancy, and is currently on its tenth season and one millionth meme!Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and Fern Brady, plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.Catch up with Trevor:www.ktrevorwilson.comTW @KTrevorWilsonIG @k.trevorwilsonEverything Stu's up toThis podcast is @ComComPod on Twitter and Instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comFind out everything Stu's up to at www.stuartgoldsmith.comStu offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“Stuart was brilliant; he nailed the brief, and the balance of meaningful content and humour was perfect for our audience.” Jo Matkin, CEO Celsus Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 47 – Alison welcomes English comedian and host of ComComPod, Stuart Goldsmith to her house. Alison uses in a slightly more British accent to make Stuart feel at home and they talk about writing smarter, unpeeling the mind, originality in comedy and having a terrible time on reality TV. Stuart is coming to Whelan's on March 1st. Keep an eye on his website for more upcoming gigs and follow ComComPod on Twitter for details of live recordings(@comcompod). Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there's no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest and for more information about tour dates. Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It's a big help. Catch you next time. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.