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Since it's Christmas and it's been a while since we could all enjoy regular live shows, Hannah, Mick and Jen have each chosen a favourite gigcast from, dare we say, better times, and they're all corkers. Yes, you did read the title correctly, and yes, we did, at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018, gather together on stage Luisa Omielan, Janeane Garofalo and SU POLLARD, alongside the boss, Sarah Millican.What follows in this podcast is absolute carnage, of the best possible kind, as Su reveals the contents of her tiny suitcase, and our esteemed panel chat tit-covering trousers, bums, and Cher, among other things.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Life's Purpose is to Support One Another Luisa Omielan is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer that kicked off her career at the Festival Fringe in Edinburgh. Omielan points out how it's no longer about climbing to the top, it's about how we support one another. She attributes a great portion of success to the relationship with her audience, “They're the ones that have helped me, crowdfunded me several times, supported me and come to my live shows.” Her growth-mindset has allowed her to appreciate the learning process of both wins and losses. Additionally, Omielan runs a charity in honour of her mother focused on providing hospice patients and family with special comfort items. My Key Takeaways Luisa's drive for what she does comes ultimately from one place, connection. The connection with others and what's important to her. This is coupled with a determination and drive for achievement. Luisa is one of those people who captures you through her openness and ability to share. She talked about three main areas of her focus during our conversation of which I'm excited to share with you through our interview and briefly here. Firstly, the material that pins everything together comes from a deep honesty with herself. She's spent much time reflecting on what brings her joy and with retrospect, what has caused her grief and sadness. It's wonderful to interview someone who talks with so much openness, displaying such a sense of humility with lack of judgment. This is a valuable piece and is probably one of the quickest ways to invite others to join your train. The second being hard work and determination. Using the knocks as a process of elimination as to ultimately what to use going forward that feeds both yourself and others. Finally, creativity and flexibility. Use what's available to you whilst creating and seeking what isn't. I found this to be such a prevalent attribute of Luisa's. Something Luisa was keen to talk about was taking what your good at, enjoy and have a true passion for and monetising it for the benefit of not only yourself but others. This is a heartwarming interview that takes out the fluffy and instead replaces it with courage, something we all need and rarely fails us when we allow it to show itself from within. *Let's stay connected* Speak with Craig about Magnifying Your Impact https://www.craiggoldblatt.com/work-with-me/ https://go.craiggoldblatt.com/attract-ideal-donors YouTube: www.craiggoldblatt.com/Magnify_Your_Impact_TV *Check-Out Helena Shop Hospice* www.helenashospicefoundation.org
In this gigcast, we got Hannah Dunleavy, Sarah Millican, Luisa Omielan, Janeane Garofalo and Su Pollard onstage to see what would happen. Crikey. There’s tit-covering trousers, a dearth of condoms, a blast of Madonna and a frankly hilarious bum story. We recorded this gigcast back in August in Edinburgh at The Stand Comedy Club as part of our Edinburgh Fringe run. It was even more deliciously bonkers than we expected. And we’re the people who decided to get Su Pollard and Janeane Garofalo in the same room. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The snooty sneering of the Oxbridge elite and some comics against popular humour. Variable opinions on The Weirdos and the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society. The talent of Luisa Omielan. The irresistible sexual attraction of Italian comic Giacinto Palmieri. The inability of comics like Michael McIntyre, Frank Carson & Matthew Kelly to stop being themselves. Copstick’s work with Basil Brush and her admiration for the Chuckle Brothers. Coughing John’s failure to visit Amsterdam’s red light district and his attraction to heroin + LSD. The success of one Malcolm Hardee Comedy Award. The BBC’s Appreciation Index. Plus Copstick sings. John’s quote of the week: “Beheading teddy bears! That’s what the public wants!… There was the man who used to eat his brain.” 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
How Michael McIntyre succeeded in UK comedy. Why Louisa Omielan and Tom Binns are succeeding. The late Addison Cresswell’s talent. Five-year career plans. Copstick’s health, career and balls. The tragic closure of the Comedy Cafe in London. The effect of free entry clubs on pay-to-enter clubs in the UK. Is it necessary as a comic to play the UK comedy circuit or is there another way? The pointlessness of comics performing to comics and not ‘real’ audiences. And Copstick sings. Again. 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
Janie Haddad Tompkins, Andrew Michaan, Fin Taylor and Luisa Omielan join host, Dave Holmes for talk of true crime, wrecking desserts and Star Trek / Wonka slash fic. Join our Facebook group or follow us on Twitter. Written by Sarah Morgan and Riley Silverman. Produced by Jennifer Marmor and Colin Anderson.
Luisa Omielan is a comedian based in London. In 2012 Omielan performed her debut stand up solo show, What Would Beyoncé Do?! as part of the free fringe at the Edinburgh Festival. The show has since had seven sell out runs at London's Soho Theatre, it then continued to have a week run in the London West End at the Leicester Square Theatre. A 4-minute clip where Omielan discuses the ‘Thigh Gap’ went viral and has since amassed over 35 million views on Facebook. Her follow up show Am I Right Ladies?! has had a UK tour, received critical acclaim and five star reviews. What Would Beyonce Do?! by Luisa Omielan is published today by Century, priced £14.99. We talk about why the arts need more funding, the reality of trying to "make it" in the online world and why comedy can save lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.