Podcasts about comedy gala

This week Sammy and Lesa are trying to find out if Jerome Chandrahasen (TVNZ's Comedy Gala, Wellington Paranormal and the main comedy booker in Wellington) is their friend or just simply a work colleague. Jerome started comedy back in 2003 alongside people like James Nokise, Ben Hurley, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement. He also runs Wellington's longest running stand up comedy gig Raw Meat Monday, co-founded the Humorous Arts Trust in 2010 and has had a direct impact on many a New Zealand comedy career, including Sammy's and Lesa's!Find out what he likes to do in his spare time, how he got started in comedy and what he sees for the future. We also decide if we should stage a live birth at the Carterton Events centre.

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UNCUT IV: Guy Williams comes through for a chat about his stand up tour for the Comedy Gala, and Sharyn as per usual makes him feel uncomfortable by bringing up their previous relationship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ International Comedy Festival is kicking off next week, and to kickstart the shenanigans Chris Parker will be hosting the annual Comedy Gala.  The kiwi comedian has cemented himself as one of the country's favourite comics, having done everything from stage shows and stand-up to podcasts and books.  He's just returned home from the Melbourne Comedy Festival where he did a total of 22 shows alongside line-ups, a podcast, and various other gigs over the course of a month.  He told Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame that there's a lot of people, and a lot of kiwis looking for something familiar.  “I'm doing sort of customer service, sort of trying to figure out where my audience is,” Parker said.  “And I'm like, ‘oh I see. They're mostly kiwis who are feeling homesick and want to hear an accent again.”  The set he performed at the Festival was titled ‘Give Me One Good Reason Why I Shouldn't Throw My Phone Off This Bridge', a title he said was a dramatic reaction to being on his phone too much.  “I keep sort of having those like, ‘what if?' moments. I don't know if you feel like whenever you're driving over the Harbour bridge and you're just like, ‘what if?'” Parker asked Tame.  “I have that with my phone every morning, or I just want to crush it, you know? Just because I'm just done with it.”  Parker appreciates that he built his audience through social media, but he does worry about the impact social media and technology has on those who use it, their attention spans, and the way they connect with others.  “When we first had the internet, which is such a joyful place where we talk to men in their forties in chat rooms, and now it's sort of dissolved into this, you know...”   “This actually unpleasant place,” Tame chimed in.  “It's very interesting,” Parker agreed.  This is the crux of the show, he explains, the relationship and dependence we have on social media, Parker even saying that he might go cold turkey on it.  He compares the assortment of media consumed in one moment to canapes at an event, a chiropractor video next to world news next to a pasta recipe similar to a bao bun, a prawn twizzler, and a burger all on one plate.  “That's a lot of different stuff to be consuming in one moment.”  Speaking of canapes and events, Parker rejects the notion that hosting the Comedy Gala is a rough gig.  “I am, you know, a serial showoff,” he told Tame.  “So, all I'm gagging for is the stage time, and I get more than anyone else! No other acts, it's me for an hour.”  The awards are a beautiful thing, he said. Being able to see his colleagues at their best in a four or five minute act, six if they go overtime, it's wonderful.  “It gives a real gauge on how we're going as a country in terms of our, you know, comedic landscape, which is like, we're sharper and funnier than ever."  “We were storming Melbourne,” Parker revealed.  “They were getting angry at how good, at how funny New Zealand was.”  In Parker's opinion, this is an amazing time for New Zealand comedy, and while we do celebrate it, we could be better. "Please go out and support live comedy." "Stop watching comedy on your phone, get out, put your phone in the bin, get out of the door and go take a punt on a comedian that you've never heard of before." The International Comedy Festival begins May 3rd in venues across Auckland and Wellington, with select shows occurring around the country.  ‘Give Me One Good Reason Why I Shouldn't Throw My Phone Off This Bridge' will be touring New Zealand from June 20th, visiting Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington, and Rotorua.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Daily Grind we have Shaun reunited with his pal Eddie Kadi. Catch Eddie's Comedy Gala on the iPlayer now. There's (probably) some fairly strong language in this podcast, so it might not be suitable for all ages. If you want to email the Daily Grind you can email us: shaun@radiox.co.uk. Or you can text us (for you standard network rate) on 83936 (start the message with GRIND).If you like the episode please leave a review and subscribe to get the Daily Grind in your feed everyday at 5pm.

This interview first aired on Friday the 17th of February, 2023 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM Breakfast announcer Terri Cowley talks to comedian Ting Kin who will be performing at the Multicultural Comedy Gala at the 2023 Shepparton Festival. To find out more go to the Shepparton Festival website - https://sheppartonfestival.org.au/. To book tickets for the Multicultural Comedy Gala head to https://riverlinksvenues.com.au/whats-on/event-details/!/calendar/event/multicultural-comedy-gala Listen to Terri Cowley live on weekday mornings from 6am-9am. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

As seen on Ch4's Comedy Gala, BBC One's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo and much more…“UNMISSABLE” Edinburgh Evening News“SO COOL HE COULD WELL BE THE ANSWER TO GLOBAL WARMING. GLORIOUSLY FUNNY”Scotsman“FOR ENERGY THINK PORSCHE 911: 0-60MPH IN 2.9 SECONDS. WOULDN'T BE OUT OF PLACE IN AN ARENA.” Mail on Sunday“SWAGGER OF A ROCK STAR, CHARISMA OF A TALK SHOW HOST. HILARIOUS. SEE FOR YOURSELF BEFORE THE SECRET GETS OUT.” Warrington Guardian“SACK LOADS OF CHARM. POISE AND FREE-FLOWING SPONTANEITY. MISCHIEVOUS, HIGH-SPIRITED, NO-NONSENSE STAND-UP FROM AN EXPERTLY SKILLED PRO” ChortleTour dates at tomstade.comPhotography by Trudy Stade  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unsere Morgenmänner Thomas Apfel und Torsten Hanft blicken immer am Freitag auf ihre Woche zurück. Themen die nicht nur die beiden sondern die Welt und das RadioEINS-Land bewegt haben. Die Themen in dieser Ausgabe: - Leuchten wie ein Christbaum - Glühwein, Chippi und die heiße Bude - Weniger Geräusche! - Letzte Generation mit dem letzten Kleber - Let's talk about SEX - Am Telefon ist noch MILF - Guttenberg war Schlechtenberg - Schmeiß na naus, den Christbaaam - Der, die, das Deutschland? - Comedy Gala mit uns zwei Komikern - Hier spricht Kontra K. Nächsten Freitag - nächste Folge. Und wer uns eine E-Mail schreiben will, der kann das tun unter: apfelundhanft@radioeins.com Und auch wir haben natürlich einen Instagram-Account: https://www.instagram.com/apfelundhanft_fanpage/ @apfelundhanft_fanpage Danke an Gerät für das tolle Intro! Den findet ihr hier: https://www.instagram.com/geraet_punkrock/ @geraet_punkrock Zu hören sind wir bei Radio EINS in Coburg - werktäglich von 6-10 Uhr bei DER MORGEN MIT APFEL UND HANFT - www.radioeins.com Über folgende Top-Accounts sprechen wir: Chippi's Glühweinparadies https://www.instagram.com/chippisgluehweinparadies/ @chippisgluehweinparadies Kronacher Winterleben https://www.instagram.com/kronacher_weihnacht/ @kronacher_weihnacht Dr. Pop https://www.instagram.com/doktorpop/ @doktorpop RBB RadioEINS https://www.instagram.com/radioeins/ @radioeins Kontra K https://www.instagram.com/kontrak/ @kontrak

Festrogen is returning to Luxembourg on 8-9 October for a quick 'n' dirty fix of giggles. Jess Bauldry joined Tom on the breakfast show to let listeners know what the 2nd edition of the festival has in store. Festrogen festival spotlights female identifying comedians and provides training for aspiring comedians through workshops. The festival kicks off with an advanced workshop on the 8 October hosted at the Cid Fraen an gender women's library. This will be followed by an open to-the-public open mic at Le Croque Bedaine. At 9pm the hosts of the festival will perform in a Comedy Gala. The following day Festrogen does brunch and laughs as Funny Women finalist Anshita Koul performs her hilarious solo show A Little Too Much at Le Mirador, Monte de Clausen. More information about the festival can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/festrogen/

Disgraced entertainer Don Saldívar hosts this Family Feud rip-off, with a twist: playing on this show will be his own family! Cast: River Ramirez, Larry Garza, and Francisco Ramos Martin Urbano is a hip Latino comedian/writer/satirist. He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central, The CW, and recently taped a set for the stand-up comedy series This Joka with Will Smith and Westbrook Studios. Martin was featured as a cast member on the National Lampoon Radio Hour reboot and was one of Vulture's Comics to Watch in 2019. Martin worked as a writer/producer for Danny's House on Viceland and has hosted several episodes of Chris Gethard Presents on MNN. Martin was a 2017 New Face at Just For Laughs. While there, he was added to Howie Mandel's Comedy Gala, which was filmed for The CW. Follow Martin on Instagram at @martinurbanojr and on Twitter at @martinurbano.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgraced entertainer Don Saldívar hosts this Deal or No Deal rip-off in which he simulates a mock trial. Real contestants will either win cash or be sent to jail. Martin Urbano is a hip Latino comedian/writer/satirist. He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central, The CW, and recently taped a set for the stand-up comedy series This Joka with Will Smith and Westbrook Studios. Martin was featured as a cast member on the National Lampoon Radio Hour reboot and was one of Vulture's Comics to Watch in 2019. Martin worked as a writer/producer for Danny's House on Viceland and has hosted several episodes of Chris Gethard Presents on MNN. Martin was a 2017 New Face at Just For Laughs. While there, he was added to Howie Mandel's Comedy Gala, which was filmed for The CW. Follow Martin on Instagram at @martinurbanojr and on Twitter at @martinurbano.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgraced entertainer Don Saldívar hosts this Cash Cab rip-off in which he picks up unsuspecting passengers, shoves them into his trunk, and forces them to play a game. Cast: Joey Dardano, Mary Houlihan, and Danny Palumbo Martin Urbano is a hip Latino comedian/writer/satirist. He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central, The CW, and recently taped a set for the stand-up comedy series This Joka with Will Smith and Westbrook Studios. Martin was featured as a cast member on the National Lampoon Radio Hour reboot and was one of Vulture's Comics to Watch in 2019. Martin worked as a writer/producer for Danny's House on Viceland and has hosted several episodes of Chris Gethard Presents on MNN. Martin was a 2017 New Face at Just For Laughs. While there, he was added to Howie Mandel's Comedy Gala, which was filmed for The CW. Follow Martin on Instagram at @martinurbanojr and on Twitter at @martinurbano.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgraced entertainer Don Saldívar hosts this Cash Cab rip-off in which he picks up unsuspecting passengers, shoves them into his trunk, and forces them to play a game. Cast: Joey Dardano, Mary Houlihan, and Danny Palumbo Martin Urbano is a hip Latino comedian/writer/satirist. He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central, The CW, and recently taped a set for the stand-up comedy series This Joka with Will Smith and Westbrook Studios. Martin was featured as a cast member on the National Lampoon Radio Hour reboot and was one of Vulture's Comics to Watch in 2019. Martin worked as a writer/producer for Danny's House on Viceland and has hosted several episodes of Chris Gethard Presents on MNN. Martin was a 2017 New Face at Just For Laughs. While there, he was added to Howie Mandel's Comedy Gala, which was filmed for The CW. Follow Martin on Instagram at @martinurbanojr and on Twitter at @martinurbano.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Clown Parade, an anthology comedy podcast series presented by Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang and Will Ferrell featuring new talent with a 4-episodic series. This week's performer is Martin Urbano presenting his original character: Don Saldivar. Check out Clown Parade from Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio wherever you get your podcasts. -- Disgraced game show host Don Saldívar makes his return with this Weakest Link rip-off. Real contestants answer quick-fire general knowledge questions in a desperate hope to not be called a stupid, weak loser. Martin Urbano is a hip Latino comedian/writer/satirist. He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central, The CW, and recently taped a set for the stand-up comedy series This Joka with Will Smith and Westbrook Studios. Martin was featured as a cast member on the National Lampoon Radio Hour reboot and was one of Vulture's Comics to Watch in 2019. Martin worked as a writer/producer for Danny's House on Viceland and has hosted several episodes of Chris Gethard Presents on MNN. Martin was a 2017 New Face at Just For Laughs. While there, he was added to Howie Mandel's Comedy Gala, which was filmed for The CW. Follow Martin on Instagram at @martinurbanojr and on Twitter at @martinurbano.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Byrne is the Irish stand-up comedian described by the Times as “the outright king of live comedy”. He is a favourite of the stand-up circuit and is often the biggest selling comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has been nominated for both the Perrier Newcomer Award and The Perrier Award itself. His TV credits include Live at the Apollo on the BBC, Comedy Annual on ITV, Dave's One Night Stand, The Channel 4 Comedy Gala, John Bishop's Only Joking on Sky and Anonymous on RTE2. On radio he's been on Just a Minute, And The Winner Is..., Father Figure and he has hosted three series of The Jason Byrne Show on BBC Radio 2, for which he won the Sony Radio Gold Award for Best Comedy. His latest show, about his father, Paddy Lama - Shed Talks, will be running alongside his stand up show at the 2022 Fringe. Jason Byrne is guest number 211 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For more on Jason Byrne and gigs go to: www.jasonbyrne.ieFollow Jason Byrne on Twitter: @thejasonbyrneFollow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Disgraced game show host Don Saldívar makes his return with this Weakest Link rip-off. Real contestants answer quick-fire general knowledge questions in a desperate hope to not be called a stupid, weak loser. Martin Urbano is a hip Latino comedian/writer/satirist. He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central, The CW, and recently taped a set for the stand-up comedy series This Joka with Will Smith and Westbrook Studios. Martin was featured as a cast member on the National Lampoon Radio Hour reboot and was one of Vulture's Comics to Watch in 2019. Martin worked as a writer/producer for Danny's House on Viceland and has hosted several episodes of Chris Gethard Presents on MNN. Martin was a 2017 New Face at Just For Laughs. While there, he was added to Howie Mandel's Comedy Gala, which was filmed for The CW. Follow Martin on Instagram at @martinurbanojr and on Twitter at @martinurbano.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Sanders caught up with British Comedian legend Nathan Caton to discuss his upcoming 2022 tour “Lets Talk about Vex”. A lot has happened since Nathan Caton last hit the road with his sensational The Pursuit of Happiness tour. As ever, he's got it all tackled in this hilarious new show, Let's Talk About Vex, covering topics such as race, politics, his passion for scented candles, and being in lockdown with his girlfriend. Nathan Caton's charismatic and laidback stand-up style has established him as a much celebrated comedian on the comedy circuit today. Nathan's award-winning combination of personal and topical anecdotes has led to appearances on: Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Don't Hate The Playaz, Channel 4's Comedy Gala, Russell Howard's Good News, Sorry I Didn't Know, House of Games, Guessable, CelebAbility and his own series, Gran Jury. https://www.nathancaton.com/

Today on the show - the boys are back from their break after A Day And A Bit On The Darts. We have a bit of a montage for you to sink your teeth into, recapping all the best bits from the 30 hours. Comedian Pax Assadi was on the show to talk about the Comedy Gala and also to potentially rope Bryce into doing some stand up. And Producer Ryan was in need of an intervention after something he did on Friday night in Hamilton after the darts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation I chat to comedian and writer Nathan Caton (https://twitter.com/NathanCaton)Nathan began performing stand up comedy at the age of 19 and since then he has been on Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Don’t Hate The Playaz, Comedy Gala, Russell Howard’s Good News and his own series Gran Jury. He also wrote and performed in his BBC Radio 4 sitcom, Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing and starred in a pilot for Paramount Comedy (now Comedy Central) entitled The Nathan Caton Show. He has also written for the children's series Rastamouse and has appeared several times on the BBC Premier League Show as well as his ever-growing podcast, Nathan Caton’s Football ForumWe kick things off talking about the challenge of switching off and why Nathan finds it hard to take time out from his career. He explains his love hate relationship with social media. Why he felt getting his Comedy Central TV pilot came too early and why he didn’t let it affect him when it didn’t get a series commission. Nathan describes how early on in his stand up career, he tried to balance gigging and getting up for an early morning lecture; while studying architecture and then whilst juggling part time work at Heathrow airport. He breakdown his first Edinburgh Fringe experience and describes life on the road as a touring comedian. We discuss what qualities you need to commit to being a stand up comedian and Nathan explains how his family have instilled a strong work ethic in him. He breaks down the benefit of collaborating with writers who come from a different perspective and point of view and emphasises the importance in staying present to develop new material. We discuss how Nathan switches off from stand up through weight lifting, swimming and doing HIIT work outs and loads more!If you like this episode please do rate and review the podcast on Apple.Happy listening :)Steve - @offkeysteve See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Wrigley is well known to New Zealand audiences for his elaborate and exuberant comedy. Having appeared on many TV shows from 7Days to AotearoHA, the Comedy Gala to After Hours and his duo show with Ben Hurley World Famous with Ben & Steve, he's proven his comedy chops to the whole country.Winner of the Billy T Award, Steve is now based in New York and joins Pat from his $25,000 house, he purchased and then spent a year fixing up, about life in the US, Coronavirus, comedy, news, new media and more.Watch the full, live conversation at www.facebook.com/DeptofConversationOther useful links================Youtubehttps://goo.gl/uLs7j5Spotifyhttps://goo.gl/zYQUhCiTuneshttps://goo.gl/rMFT7FStitcherhttps://goo.gl/GQkfpS

Episode Comedy Gala - Austin & Leb - 29 Nov 2019, Rise & Shine (Robbo & Becci) from Vision Christian Radio (vision.org.au). Feed generated by MediaPoint. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie & I talk about his varied career, starting out in acting, he appeared in Doctor Who, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, an episode of the IT Crowd and much more. Charlie is now focussing on stand-up comedy. With successful performances at the Edinburgh Festival and Channel 4's Comedy Gala, he feels he has found an occupation he truly loves.

It's the start of NZ Comedy Season and Ed & Renee are there reporting live! Renee made her debut at the Comedy Gala, go catch her set live on TVNZ OnDemand! Ed also gives the inside scoop on his show (link below) and the team give their picks for shows you should watch. No time for news, we're too busy watching comedy! Also catch Ed in his debut show 'My Country' at the NZ International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/corin-ed-and-heta/ Follow us at:  TWITTER: @BaboonYodel FACEBOOK: @BaboonYodel WEB: www.baboonyodel.com INSTAGRAM: BaboonYodel

 Carolin Kebekus moderiert die Comedy-Gala am 7. Oktober erstmals live bei RTL um 20:15 Uhr. Wir hatten Carolin Kebekus im Interview in der Kneifidelity Radio Show. Große Premiere und ein starkes Comeback bei „Der Deutsche Comedypreis 2018“. RTL wird in diesem Jahr die bekannte Comedy-Gala am 7. Oktober 2018 erstmalig live ausstrahlen und sorgt damit für noch mehr Award-Spannung. Mit der diesjährigen Live-Übertragung kehrt eine echte Powerfrau zurück: Top-Comedienne und mehrfache Comedypreis-Trägerin Carolin Kebekus wird nach 2014 und 2015 wieder durch den unterhaltsamen Abend führen und mit Sicherheit einige Glanzpunkte setzen. Mit dem „Deutschen Comedypreis“ werden die besten Comedians, Comedy-Shows und -Serien des letzten Jahres gewürdigt. Die Verleihung findet wie bereits im vergangenen Jahr in den Brainpool Studios in Köln Mülheim statt. In insgesamt elf Kategorien werden die begehrten Comedy-Trophäen verliehen. Der Preis für den „Erfolgreichsten Live-Act“, der Preis für den „Besten Newcomer“ und der „Sonderpreis“ sind vom Veranstalter, der Köln Comedy Festival GmbH, gesetzte Preise und werden ohne vorherige Nominierung vergeben. Über die Preisträger, Shows und Serien in den verschiedenen Kategorien entscheidet eine unabhängige Fachjury mit Jury-Präsidentin Mirja Boes am Tag der Verleihung. Den Jury-Vorsitz hat Ralf Günther (Geschäftsführer Köln Comedy GmbH). In der Jury sind außerdem: Chris Geletneky (HPR), Jochen Winter (Autor), René Jamm (Warner Bros.), Andrea Achterberg (Regie) und Anja Rützel (Spiegel Online). Die Nominierungen Bestes TV-Soloprogramm: Luke Mockridge live! – Lucky Man (Sat. 1), Markus Krebs live! Permanent Panne (RTL), Carolin Kebekus Live! – AlphaPussy (RTL) Beste Comedyserie: Sankt Maik (RTL), Pastewka (Prime Video), jerks. (ProSieben / maxdome) Beste Sitcom: Magda macht das schon! (RTL), Beste Schwestern (RTL), Jennifer – Sehnsucht nach was Besseres (NDR) Beste Parodie/Sketch-Show: Trixie Wonderland – Weihnachten mit Trixie Dörfel (ARD/WDR), Kroymann (ARD/Radio Bremen), Sketch History (ZDF) Beste Comedy-Show: PussyTerror TV (ARD/WDR), Sträters Männerhaushalt (WDR), Markus Krebs – Die Show (RTL), LUKE! Die Woche und ich (Sat. 1), Mario Barth räumt auf (RTL) Beste Satire-Show: extra 3 (NDR), Mann, Sieber! (ZDF), heute-show (ZDF), Neo Magazin Royale (ZDFneo), Die Anstalt (ZDF) Beste Innovation: Dr. Böhmermanns Struwwelpeter (ZDF), Meine heile Welt (ARD), Das Institut – Oase des Scheiterns (BR, NDR, WDR, PULS und ARD-alpha) Beste Komikerin/ Bester Komiker: Ralf Schmitz, Carolin Kebekus, Luke Mockridge, Chris Tall, Mario Barth

Carolin Kebekus moderiert die Comedy-Gala am 7. Oktober erstmals live bei RTL um 20:15 Uhr. Wir hatten Carolin Kebekus im Interview in der Kneifidelity Radio Show. Große Premiere und ein starkes Comeback bei „Der Deutsche Comedypreis 2018“. RTL wird in diesem Jahr die bekannte Comedy-Gala am 7. Oktober 2018 erstmalig live ausstrahlen und sorgt damit für noch mehr Award-Spannung. Mit der diesjährigen Live-Übertragung kehrt eine echte Powerfrau zurück: Top-Comedienne und mehrfache Comedypreis-Trägerin Carolin Kebekus wird nach 2014 und 2015 wieder durch den unterhaltsamen Abend führen und mit Sicherheit einige Glanzpunkte setzen. Mit dem „Deutschen Comedypreis“ werden die besten Comedians, Comedy-Shows und -Serien des letzten Jahres gewürdigt. Die Verleihung findet wie bereits im vergangenen Jahr in den Brainpool Studios in Köln Mülheim statt. In insgesamt elf Kategorien werden die begehrten Comedy-Trophäen verliehen. Der Preis für den „Erfolgreichsten Live-Act“, der Preis für den „Besten Newcomer“ und der „Sonderpreis“ sind vom Veranstalter, der Köln Comedy Festival GmbH, gesetzte Preise und werden ohne vorherige Nominierung vergeben. Über die Preisträger, Shows und Serien in den verschiedenen Kategorien entscheidet eine unabhängige Fachjury mit Jury-Präsidentin Mirja Boes am Tag der Verleihung. Den Jury-Vorsitz hat Ralf Günther (Geschäftsführer Köln Comedy GmbH). In der Jury sind außerdem: Chris Geletneky (HPR), Jochen Winter (Autor), René Jamm (Warner Bros.), Andrea Achterberg (Regie) und Anja Rützel (Spiegel Online). Die Nominierungen Bestes TV-Soloprogramm: Luke Mockridge live! – Lucky Man (Sat. 1), Markus Krebs live! Permanent Panne (RTL), Carolin Kebekus Live! – AlphaPussy (RTL) Beste Comedyserie: Sankt Maik (RTL), Pastewka (Prime Video), jerks. (ProSieben / maxdome) Beste Sitcom: Magda macht das schon! (RTL), Beste Schwestern (RTL), Jennifer – Sehnsucht nach was Besseres (NDR) Beste Parodie/Sketch-Show: Trixie Wonderland – Weihnachten mit Trixie Dörfel (ARD/WDR), Kroymann (ARD/Radio Bremen), Sketch History (ZDF) Beste Comedy-Show: PussyTerror TV (ARD/WDR), Sträters Männerhaushalt (WDR), Markus Krebs – Die Show (RTL), LUKE! Die Woche und ich (Sat. 1), Mario Barth räumt auf (RTL) Beste Satire-Show: extra 3 (NDR), Mann, Sieber! (ZDF), heute-show (ZDF), Neo Magazin Royale (ZDFneo), Die Anstalt (ZDF) Beste Innovation: Dr. Böhmermanns Struwwelpeter (ZDF), Meine heile Welt (ARD), Das Institut – Oase des Scheiterns (BR, NDR, WDR, PULS und ARD-alpha) Beste Komikerin/ Bester Komiker: Ralf Schmitz, Carolin Kebekus, Luke Mockridge, Chris Tall, Mario Barth

Justine Smith is a stand-up comedian & sit-down comedy writer recognised for working on the Comedy Gala, AotearoHa, 7 Days, After Hours, & Funny Girls. Justine never regrets two things in life; going to a concert or for a swim. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

One of the longest and funniest Debriefs - two Dave's in the front and a Brad Oakes in the back. Remember how Hughesy bought the house from The Block one year? Or that time Brad Oakes politely pulled him off stage very early on in his career? Or when he nailed the Comedy Gala spot and his career took off? Didn't think so. But you will!   Socials Hughesy on Twitter Hughesy on Facebook Dave O'Neil on Twitter Dave O'Neil on Facebook   The Debrief is produced by Nearly. More info - nearly.com.au/thedebrief Nearly on Twitter Nearly on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NB CONTAINS LANGUAGE THAT SOME MAY CONSIDER OFFENSIVE (but I think they’re wrong) - Is there a difference between racial and racist jokes? Are racially-descriptive words in themselves offensive? PLUS Kate Copstick on observational comedy, “the industrialisation of comedy” in the UK and attacks three Channel 4 Comedy Gala performers for losing their originality and replacing it with formless “mush”. http://www.grouchyclub.co.uk You can also download this audio podcast from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/grouchy-clubs-mostly-about/id977279883 John Fleming posts occasional blogs at: http://blog.thejohnfleming.com

.I was watching the Great Ormond Street Hospital Chidren’s Comedy Gala……bearing in mind this is a CHILDREN’S charity the language out of the so called comics was disgraceful. I’m no prude but there is a limit…John Bishop opened the show with every other word being the F word…followed by Lee Evans who did the same…and so on…I turned it off in the end…what happened to FUNNY…the occasional swear word can add to a joke but not all the time…these guys need to get themselves some decent script writers….having said that the audience were falling about which must say something about the next generation….I think we can kiss humour goodbye 2.There is to be a series of programmes on TV about football hooligans…..WHY?...who’s bright idea is that?...if that is entertainment it’s time to pack up…..watching bunches of boneheaded morons going out looking for trouble will only encourage other similar types to do the same…I don’t care if they fracture each others skulls as they will feel no pain…but innocent bystanders end up getting hurt for no reason. All this trash TV demonstrates is how little some of us have evolved. 3.The government are going to quadruple speeding fines on motorways…so all these would be Lewis Hamiltons will get a 4 grand wake up call…of course this has caused an outrage amongst certain members of our society…I can’t see the problem…DON’T SPEED…it’s not rocket science….personally anyone doing a ton down the motorway should be flogged and thrown in jail. 4.There have been doubts as to whether true talent is found via TV…Britains Got Talent…X Factor ..etc…..of course not….the poor contestants are only pawns to line Simon Cowell’s pockets (good luck to him…more fool them)….I once knew a chap who went for an X Factor audition….queud from 7.30 in the morning to 5.30 at night….did a three minute audition and it was “Next!”…..it’s BUSINESS…if you want to make permanent money you have to pay your dues…that’s the reality….before we met I sent a song in for the Op Knocks song contest and got through to the final (a young girl sang my song)…met Hughie ..introduced my song etc….all good experience but somewhat fixed…I didn’t win by the way but it opened a few doors.

.I was watching the Great Ormond Street Hospital Chidren’s Comedy Gala……bearing in mind this is a CHILDREN’S charity the language out of the so called comics was disgraceful. I’m no prude but there is a limit…John Bishop opened the show with every other word being the F word…followed by Lee Evans who did the same…and so on…I turned it off in the end…what happened to FUNNY…the occasional swear word can add to a joke but not all the time…these guys need to get themselves some decent script writers….having said that the audience were falling about which must say something about the next generation….I think we can kiss humour goodbye 2.There is to be a series of programmes on TV about football hooligans…..WHY?...who’s bright idea is that?...if that is entertainment it’s time to pack up…..watching bunches of boneheaded morons going out looking for trouble will only encourage other similar types to do the same…I don’t care if they fracture each others skulls as they will feel no pain…but innocent bystanders end up getting hurt for no reason. All this trash TV demonstrates is how little some of us have evolved. 3.The government are going to quadruple speeding fines on motorways…so all these would be Lewis Hamiltons will get a 4 grand wake up call…of course this has caused an outrage amongst certain members of our society…I can’t see the problem…DON’T SPEED…it’s not rocket science….personally anyone doing a ton down the motorway should be flogged and thrown in jail. 4.There have been doubts as to whether true talent is found via TV…Britains Got Talent…X Factor ..etc…..of course not….the poor contestants are only pawns to line Simon Cowell’s pockets (good luck to him…more fool them)….I once knew a chap who went for an X Factor audition….queud from 7.30 in the morning to 5.30 at night….did a three minute audition and it was “Next!”…..it’s BUSINESS…if you want to make permanent money you have to pay your dues…that’s the reality….before we met I sent a song in for the Op Knocks song contest and got through to the final (a young girl sang my song)…met Hughie ..introduced my song etc….all good experience but somewhat fixed…I didn’t win by the way but it opened a few doors.