As the founder of the iconic Buzz Comedy Club in Manchester, John has spent over 30 years as the ultimate "kingmaker," giving first gigs to some of the biggest names in comedy history. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:19]] How I became a comedy consultant , my journey to setting up Comedy buzz [[08::04]]

[[08:12]] My pattern for booking shows and Peter kay , foreign comedians [[15:45]]

[[18:39]] Whats going on in comedy now [[22:48]]

[[22:48]] My attitude to joke stealing and how comedy has become dog eat dog [[30:44]]

[[30:44]] My word of advice for comedians and how things have changed, the strange world of comedy [[38:00]]

If you would like to know more about Buzz comedy and John Agraman, you can go on their website at https://www.buzzcomedy.co.uk/.

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Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:40]] The current problems facing comedy [[09:04]]

[[12:06]] How to find your niche: Where to start your career [[17:11]]

[[17:11]] Challenges of writing a book vs. the rise of influencers [[22:38]]

[[24:00]] How my book will help your comedy career [[28:38]]

[[28:38]] Five proven ways to make money in comedy [[33:22]]

[[33:22]] Why Eddie Izzard is the ultimate blueprint for comics [[35:09]]

[[35:09]] Why the "Golden Age" is over: Don’t listen to comedians [[39:23]]

[[39:23]] The future of the comedy industry: Where is it going? [[41:42]]

[[42:42]] Richard Gadd and the benefits of the festival circuit [[45:15]]

[[45:29]] Why stand-up is ultimately about pleasing yourself [[48:08]]

If you would like to know more on Judy, you can go on her website at https://www.judycarter.com/ or you can buy her new book on Amazon:https://shorturl.at/z21Lq.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #comedybible #judycarter #makingmoneybeingfunny #thecomediansparadise #comedycareer #standupcomedy #comedytips #creativeincome #showbusiness #comedywriter #humorist #openmic #comedyworkshop #judycartercomedy #thecomedybible

The conversation takes a deep dive into Jack’s role as an archivist of the craft, exploring his "Whovian" obsession with Doctor Who and the profound influence of The Beatles on his songwriting. To wrap things up, Jack shares one of the most legendary stories in comedy lore: the incredible true tale of how Billy Connolly got discovered. From the wild characters of the circuit to the science of a perfect parody, this episode is a masterclass in the intersection of music, history, and humour.

Episode Chapters

[[00:00]] My inspiration from Flight of the concords and Tim Minchin [[04:16]]

[[04:16]] The noughties and tens, what matters in comedy, do I get any weirdness being a musical comedian, why musical comedy helps [[13:07]]

[[13:07]] Lots of wild people do comedy and restarting comedy multiple times [[19:47]]

[[34:39]] The story of the Beatles and my love for doctor who [[45:31]]

[[52:00]] How Billy Connolly got found [[59:00]]

If you would like to know more on Jack, follow him on Tiktok and Instagram at jackmcminnpiano. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #musicalcomedy #jackmcminn #thecomediansparadise #musicalcomedian

Steve opens up about the reality of touring with The Osmonds in America, why he wouldn’t step onto the BGT stage in the current climate, and a fascinating story about his fan, the late John Hurt. We also explore the technical challenges of the craft and whether Simon Cowell is truly qualified to judge variety acts.

Timestamps:

[[02:41]] Going on Britain’s Got Talent, my bread and butter, touring with The Osmonds, and why I wouldn’t do it now [[11:42]]

[[05:40]] Why I wouldn’t do Britain’s Got Talent [[06:12]]

[[06:30]] My advice for talent shows [[09:16]]

[[11:42]] Why I love small rooms and why I became a ventriloquist [[19:14]]

[[19:14]] The struggles of a ventriloquist and the reward of the craft [[20:30]]

[[19:14]] The struggles of being a ventriloquist [[19:50]]

[[20:30]] Can Simon Cowell judge ventriloquists? [[42:23]]

[[51:43]] The great things about live comedy [[01:03:59]]

[[01:04:00]] If you don’t like something, don’t watch it [[01:07:12]]

[[01:04:30]] John Hurt was a big fan of mine [[01:05:24]]

[[01:07:12]] Performing a show for my mum [[01:09:50]]

[[01:10:00]] My influences and advice [[01:26:00]]

To find out more about Steve Hewlett, you can go on his website at https://stevehewlettventriloquist.com/. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise.

#stevehewlett #thecomediansparadise #ventriloquism #bgt #britainsgottalent #varietycomedy #johnhurt #comedyinterview #ukcomedy #theosmonds

[[00:00]] Why British Military Personnel are World-Class [[04:31]]

[[05:36]] From Lieutenant Commander to Comedian: Jay’s Journey [[07:00]]

[[07:00]] Camaraderie vs. Bullying: The Reality of Military ‘Banter’ [[09:36]]

[[09:36]] Joining the Armed Services: Jay’s Military Career Beginnings [[12:45]]

[[12:45]] Battling PTSD & Smashing the Edinburgh Fringe with Project Comedy [[17:19]]

[[17:19]] The Culture Gap: Why UK Veterans Struggle with Compliments [[22:00]]

[[27:44]] Civilian Etiquette: What NOT to say to Armed Servicemen [[29:00]]

[[32:34]] Performing for the Military: The Do’s and Don’ts of Service Audiences [[36:00]]

[[36:45]] Stolen Valour & Walter Mittys: The Truth About the SAS [[40:22]]

[[42:56]] The Cultural Divide: British vs. American Armed Forces [[48:10]]

[[48:10]] The Perfect Match: Why Military Life and Comedy Work Together [[51:26]]

If you would like to find about project comedy you can go on their website at https://projectcomedy.co.uk/, to find out more on Jay, you can go on his tiktok at comicjsaunders. In addition, if you would like to know about the parent charity of project comedy, Project trecce, go on https://www.projectrecce.org/.

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John breaks down the relationship between clowning and physical comedy, moving beyond typical red-nose tropes to look at the spirit of the performer. We compare American and European styles, discuss the legendary impact of Philippe Gaulier, and examine why so few people are teaching physical comedy correctly today.

Crucially for the stand-up community, John deconstructs gag structures, explaining exactly how a physical gag differs from a verbal joke and how you can use these frameworks to build more dynamic material. Whether you are a seasoned pro or "clown curious", this episode offers a masterclass in the technical craft of comedy.

Episode Timestamps:

[[00:00 ]] My introduction to clowning, the relationship between clown and physical comedy [[06:50]]

[[06:50]] American vs European style of clowning, why I teach gag structures, how does a physical gag differ to a standup joke [[19:19]]

[[19:19]] Philippe gaulliers impact on the world my first clown course with Beverly Crusher [[27:42]]

[[28:40]] Using gag structure to create material and who most people in the clown workshops are [[32:00]]

[[32:00]] Not many people are teaching physical comedy the right way [[44:20]]

[[01:00:00]] My advice to performers [[01:05:39]]

#clowning #physicalcomedy #standupcomedy #gagstructure #comedymasterclass #johntowsen #thecomediansparadise #comedypodcast #performanceart #theatrestudies #gaulier #comedywriting #professionalclown

If you would like to know more about John, you can join his workshop in London:https://shorturl.at/E30HA, follow his bog:https://physicalcomedy.blogspot.com/ or buy his book on amazon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clowns-John-H-Towsen/dp/0801539625.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian

Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:00]] My journey to being a physical comedian and how I eventually transitioned to my passion [[08:40]]

[[13:00]] My process for refining and creating bits: Building characters, placing them in situations, and immersing myself in that world [[21:43]]

[[25:32]] What is "the wave"? [[30:28]]

[[31:00]] What makes Jim Carrey and Robin Williams such great performers, and why it is tough to film physical comedy [[42:00]]

[[43:00]] Analysing why Karl Porter's bit is so effective [[46:00]]

[[48:11]] What you need to be a successful comedian [[50:00]]

[[50:00]] Teaching clown workshops in Italy [[52:39]]

[[52:45]] Why I left physical comedy and what I learned from teaching [[58:43]]

[[58:43]] Why my attitude towards others using my bits differs from how stand-ups respond [[01:02:50]]

[[01:11:00]] Why I teach movement in the evening [[01:13:00]]

Here are some of Michels famous numbers, the drummer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEHt49wA5zA, the samurai:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA3NtiS7Hdw and the weightlifter:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lguRWs8h2Zw.

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[[00:00]] Journey into comedy and the Believe Conspiracy podcast [[11:33]]

[[11:46]] Live comedy shows, handling 'dodgy' crowds, and avoiding the Piers Morgan style of interview [[16:40]]

[[16:41]] Podcast growth strategies: How to book better guests as you scale [[22:06]]

[[22:06]] Marketing with specificity: Why niche branding is essential at comedy festivals [[32:05]]

[[32:21]] What it takes to build a successful comedy podcast in the UK [[41:35]]

[[41:54]] Building a following: The link between podcasts and solo stand-up shows [[45:08]]

[[46:00]] The 'bullied comedian' trope: How childhood shapes a performer's voice [[50:13]]

[[50:13]] Exploring the weird and wonderful world of the comedy circuit [[58:08]]

[[58:08]] How Alternative comedians with a audience [[01:02:00]]

[[01:02:00]] Exposing the biggest bullshit in the entertainment industry today [[01:12:45]]

[[01:12:45]] Productivity in show business: Learning from Romesh Ranganathan [[01:17:44]]

To find out more about Phil, visit his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/philgreencomedy. Alternatively, to follow the Believe podcast, you can find the links on the official Believe Linktree at https://linktr.ee/believeconspiracypodcast.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #believeconspiracypod #believeconspiracypodcast #comedyinterview #philgreen #marvinmccarthy #thecomediansparadise #asianzorro #philgreencomedy #edinburghfringe #edinburghfestival

[[00:00]] Accents and finding love: Regional identity and chemistry [[06:04]]

[[06:04]] Starting Two Pints: The origin of the BBC cult classic [[07:52]]

[[07:52]] Asians ageing well: Cultural insights and heritage [[08:57]]

[[09:25]] Why Two Pints succeeded: Casting secrets and Runcorn nostalgia [[18:10]]

[[18:11]] Local backlash vs. comfort TV: The Runcorn response [[23:09]]

[[25:20]] Why sitcoms aren’t being produced: The Mrs. Brown’s Boys effect [[28:22]]

[[28:22]] Writing Two Pints characters: The scriptwriting thought process [[35:00]]

[[32:00]] Creative collaboration: Working with different writing styles [[35:00]]

[[38:25]] Writers' room: Inside the professional comedy engine [[41:03]]

[[41:03]] British comedy legends: Why Only Fools and Horses works [[45:16]]

[[47:42]] The Two Pints musicals: How the special episodes happened [[48:58]]

[[51:13]] Actors vs. Characters: Real life vs. on-screen personas [[54:36]]

[[52:53]] Creating Louise: Developing a brilliant sitcom character [[54:36]]

[[54:51]] Writer-actor synergy: Building vital industry relationships [[56:23]]

[[57:11]] Success and risk: Why starting young is a creative advantage [[01:03:17]]

[[01:01:00]] Multi-platform content: Strategies for modern creators [[01:03:17]]

[[01:03:17]] Ignoring the critics: Dealing with hate and reviews [[01:08:40]]

[[01:05:25]] Why I don’t believe in critics: Maintaining creative vision [[01:07:00]]

[[01:08:40]] Career reflections: What my ten-year-old self would think [[01:12:00]]

[[01:12:34]] Is Two Pints coming back: Ownership and revival news [[01:16:44]]

If you would like to know more about Susan, she is running a play at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre, here is the link: www.thelionandunicorntheatre.com.

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In this episode, join acclaimed comedian Dane Baptiste for an unfiltered look at his journey, from his humble beginnings to conquering the Edinburgh Fringe. Dane dives deep into the harsh realities of the comedy industry, the hurdles of creating a Black sitcom, and the nuances of racism in the UK versus the USA.

From navigating "cancel culture" to the raw truth about fame and ego, Baptiste explores why comedy remains the ultimate tool for explaining culture and speaking truth to power.

Episode Timestamps:

[[01:28]] My humble beginnings in comedy [[07:04]]

[[04:46]] TikTok culture and its impact on society [[07:00]]

[[10:11]] The challenges of starting a comedy journey [[13:53]]

[[14:10]] Creating a Black sitcom on a micro-budget [[19:59]]

[[19:59]] Conquering the Edinburgh Fringe with limited resources [[25:32]]

[[25:32]] Ego and the comedy industry [[27:05]]

[[27:09]] The truth about comedy promoters and critics [[29:19]]

[[35:12]] Validation and navigating "BS" in the comedy space [[40:11]]

[[41:37]] Comparing racism in the UK and the USA [[46:31]]

[[47:00]] Cheap race jokes and the "blame game" [[01:01:20]]

[[01:02:37]] The power of comedy [[01:04:05]]

[[01:08:00]] Why most people don’t want to tell the truth to rock the boat [[01:15:00]]

[[01:15:37]] My role as an observational comedian [[01:17:17]]

[[01:17:27]] Life advice, cancellation, and the rarity of being heard [[01:20:00]]

[[01:22:00]] Survival advice for being "cancelled" [[01:30:00]]

Connect with Dane Baptiste:

Official Website: danebaptiste.co.uk

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DaneBaptisteComedy

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DaneBaptiste

Podcast: https://shorturl.at/SWnXe

Coming Soon: Citizen Dane

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#danebaptiste #comedypodcast #cancelculture #standupcomedy #britishcomedy #edinburghfringe #blackbritishcomedy #comedyindustry #socialcommentary #ukvsusa #thecomediansparadise #podcastinterview

[[01:08]] The London Comedy Scene vs Everywhere Else

How Donatas became a comedian, the success of Victor Patrascan, and the unique pressure of London gong shows. Why the London circuit is so overcrowded compared to the rest of the world. [[08:16]]

[[08:26]] Freedom to Fail: Europe vs The UK

Comparing the supportive atmosphere of the European comedy scene to the high-stakes, "no mistakes" culture of the UK. [[10:56]]

[[25:32]] The Truth About Bringer Shows

Navigating the controversial UK bringer show model and its impact on new acts. [[29:40]]

[[26:50]] Is All Stage Time Good Stage Time?

Analysing whether simply being on stage is always beneficial for your comedy craft. [[28:10]]

[[28:00]] The London Grind & Material Fatigue

Why London comedians repeat their sets until they are tired of their own material. [[31:00]]

[[32:16]] The Challenges of Hosting & MCing

Why hosting is a massive challenge and how it fundamentally changes a comedian's skillset. [[37:33]]

[[33:39]] Crowd Work Spotlight: Siobhan Dodd

Discussing the art of interaction and the great crowd work of Siobhan Dodd. [[37:33]]

[[37:33]] Gothenburg vs Austin, Texas

What makes the Swedish comedy scene so strong when compared to international hubs like Austin. [[40:27]]

[[40:27]] Essential Eastern European Comedians

The top comics from Eastern Europe that you should be following right now. [[44:13]]

[[47:12]] The Financial Cost of Comedy & Japan Tours

Headlining in Japan and the reality of the financial investment required to be a professional comic. [[50:12]]

[[53:10]] Changing the Game & Shout-outs

Highlighting the people currently shaking up the industry and deserving recognition. [[01:01:48]]

[[54:40]] What Comedy Doesn't Need Right Now

A critique of current industry trends and what we should move away from. [[57:29]]

If you would like to know more on Jack Wheeler you can reach him on Instagram at pirate2908 and Facebook at Jack Wheeler, if you would like to know more on Donatas, you can reach on him on his Instagram at donataskveselys and his website at https://www.donataskveselys.com/.

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[[07:35]] Clowning vs Wrestling: Examining the surprising parallels between these two art forms.[[14:58]]

[[08:35]] Gatekeeping in Comedy: Challenging the barriers to entry in the alternative scene. [[15:10]]

[[15:11]] The Wrestler as Clown: Which pro-wrestlers best embody the clown archetype? [[18:07]]

[[21:59]] Conservatory Training: Navigating the world of formal, high-level clown education.[[26:16]]

[[24:10]] The Gaulier Critique: Discussing the potential negatives of the Philippe Gaulier experience. [[25:20]]

[[27:12]] Personal Weaknesses: How to turn your human flaws into comedic superpowers.[[31:43]]

[[30:23]] Success Rates: Analysing the professional impact of Gaulier-style training. [[31:23]]

[[31:43]] Beyond Gaulier: Barnaby King’s influence and why Natalie Palamides is the next great clown icon. [[35:12]]

[[39:38]] Combat Training: Learning the physical mechanics of how to fight on stage.[[40:10]]

[[40:30]] Wrestling in Real Life: The drawbacks of using professional wrestling moves in actual fights.[[41:14]]

[[50:26]] Artistic Integrity: Why I prioritise what matters to me over seeking external approval.[[55:24]]

[[55:30]] Natalie Palamides: A deep dive into her creative process and iconic show structures.[[01:00:00]]

[[01:08:48]] Questioning Authority: The clown’s philosophical duty to challenge the status quo. [[01:10:00]]

[[01:10:00]] Clowning for Stand-ups: How traditional comedians can use physical theatre to improve their sets. [[01:19:00]]

If you would like to know more about Chad, you can go on his instagram at thechaddamiani, go to his podcast:https://shorturl.at/ZdDwH, watch his standup clown show:https://shorturl.at/Ks1hW and you could also follow him on his LInktree:https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani .You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #chaddamiani #standupandclown #modernclown #clownpodcast #clowningworldwide

[[00:00]] A brief overview of Canadian comedy, including insights into working with different comedy promoters. [[10:16]]

[[10:16]] Keeping my skills sharp and how Canadian comedy differs from American comedy; legalising cannabis; should drugs be legalised? [[21:04]]

[[21:04]] The importance of knowing French; comparisons between Toronto and Montreal; how Toronto is perceived across Canada. [[24:17]]

[[24:35]] Adapting my stand-up set for different audiences. [[27:27]]

[[27:27]] Many talented comedians travel from Canada to perform in the USA and UK; how Canadian humour stands apart. [[31:25]]

[[52:37]] The “woke versus edge-lords” debate in comedy; insights from Anthony Jeselnik. [[55:16]]

[[56:25]] Navigating the line between true comedians and aspiring performers.[[57:45]]

[[58:00]] How many real comics are there and how many wannabe comics; people who aren’t original. [[01:03:00]]

[[01:12:00]] – I don’t have enough time for people I care about, never mind those I don’t. [[01:16:24]]

To learn more about Simon, you can listen to his album Surrounded by Idiots on Spotify at https://shorturl.at/MnAqu or visit his official website at https://www.simonrakoff.com/.You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #canadiancomedy

[[02:07]] Coming from Adelaide and gigging for 33 years [[05:06]]

[[05:06]] Australia has been influenced from a wide range of comedy styles , some of my comedy influences, my idea of building a set. [[08:56]]

[[13:52]] My most memorable bomb [[17:37]]

[[17:48]] How are audiences in Australia different from each other , my experiences of being on cruises [[22:00]]

[[22:00]] My experiences of cruises [[29:31]]

[[29:38]] Why I don’t do comedy festivals [[31:20]]

[[33:21]] How my skin has become like a rhino over the years , since running a comedy club and dodgy business practices [[39:13]]

[[43:22]] Why I don't bother with the circuit and focus on corporate gigs and function [[47:03]]

[[51:25]] Is Russell Crowe a Kiwi or is he an Aussie?[[52:13]]

[[01:03:37]] What you need to prepare for when running a gig [[01:10:00]]

If you would like to know more on Darren Sanders you can go on his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/darrensanders. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #standupcomedian #australiancomedy

[[00:41]] How has Don’t tell comedy helped me? [[02:35]]

[[06:49]] What do I need to perform my best? [[13:09 ]]

[[13:09]] Do I believe in cancel culture and is comedy in good shape?[[17:31]]

[[18:07]] Get so good they can’t reject you and why I don’t do cruises. [[27:40]]

[[27:40]] How financial freedom get rids of crap gigs, the relationship between being a performer and how being a single man helps him. [[33:56]]

If you would like to know more on Andy, you can go to his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/andyhuggins. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #standupcomedian #donttellcomedy #americasgottalent

[01:00] Grew up being funny; there were no outlets for comedy in the ghetto, so I went into drugs and joined the Crips[03:41]

[05:28] It’s one-sided; that’s why people get into gangs, and why cults are always present.[08:56]

[13:33] How The Secret by Rhonda Byrne saved my life.[16:37]

[19:16] You don’t have the option to avoid people you don’t like; how The Secret has helped me, having the right people around, and getting out of jail.[22:36]

[22:36] My journey to my first gig and becoming a professional comedian, receiving a stipend, and seeing ex-fellow convicts at a comedy gig.[29:12]

[35:13] Difference between me and my brothers; how comedy has always been a part of my life, changing the narrative.[39:56]

[41:18] America is all about the money; people make more of a situation than they need to, people want to be victims, and I am shocked at where I am today.[47:29]

[51:38] Comedy is watered down. [57:45]

[59:52] My advice on comedy and life.[01:05:43]

If you would like to know more on Stacey Taylor, you can reach him on his Instagram at stacey_taylor_comedian or follow this link:https://tinyurl.com/4rjdv5mm. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise.

[[01:07]] Brief intro on our main guests [[07:09]]

[[07:09]] Comedians are very divided and standup isn’t very organised, its good, but you may not get paid [[11:22]]

[[13:32]] How to make acts feel assured [[20:34]]

[[39:12 ]] False accusations and other crimes [[47:42]]

[[50:44]] Comedy has every walk of life, but everything is about respect [[56:13]]

[[01:04:00]] The purpose of streaming platforms [[01:09:00]]

If you would like to know more about Alice you can find out about her safety first podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/safety-first-comediennes-greenroomtalk/id1766739204, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anti-Self-Help-Book-Alice-Frick/dp/1399914499, her website is https://laughinglabia.weebly.com/. If you would like to know more on how Sophie and Alice are looking to make comedy safer, look on https://linktr.ee/SaferBackstage.

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

[[15:27]] A rabbit proof fence and losing the culture [[20:22]]

[[20:22]] Welcome to country, what more do you want , how aboriginals are very welcoming people , Australia Day , dark history of Australia, Making jokes about dark places , adjusting my jokes, selling your identity [[40:02]]

[[42:11]] The brotherhood of the indigenous [[50:46]]

[[57:17]] Getting feedback from people, building a living from what you enjoy about standup and working in First Nations engagement [[01:06:00]]

[[01:06:00]] Making life better for the indigenous people of Australia [[01:19:00]]

You can find out about Leon on his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/LAF_COMEDY and if your in Melbourne during the comedy festival watch his fantastic show:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/holding-space/. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #aboriginals #aboriginal #aboriginalculture #aborignalhistory #torresstraitislander

[[07:26]] Finding your clown and repeating things, how to recreate what works , how to re-create things as a director, what makes Natalia Palimides so good [[14:41]]

[[14:41]] Fantastic shows I’ve seen and the audience are your ally [[19:51]]

[[20:05]] You never have all the information, clowns put themselves in dodgy situations , we take ourselves too seriously [[23:51]]

[[21:50]] We don’t grow old and stop playing [[23:00]]

[[24:24]] You can’t teach clown [[28:05]]

[[28:05]] Is being a good teacher like being a good football manager , how I have to get myself in a good mood [[31:04]]

[[31:04]] The head is the enemy, why we perform and why I love teaching clown [[36:03]]

[[36:03]] Why I love teaching kids [[40:04]]

[[45:32]] Having standup in my workshop [[48:34]]

[[49:24]] Audience love improvisation [[52:11]]

[[52:11]] How I set people up and clowning provocation, I am fishing around [[59:38]]

[[59:38]] Eat the audience before they eat you [[01:02:00]]

[[01:02:00]] Pick a good teacher and what I find annoying about clown [[01:12:00]]

If you would like to know more on Mick, you can go on his website at https://www.mickbarnfather.com/.

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[[02:00]] My journey to sitcom writing [[11:18]]

[[11:58]] I was obsessed with writing a sitcom like every other sitcom and the challenge of dealing with feedback [[30:00]]

[[33:50]] The power of contrast in sitcom and the stupidity of a lot of characters [[38:20]]

[[38:33]] The brilliance of Fawlty towers [[47:17]]

[[50:00]] What I have learnt from all my years as a sitcom teacher and writing sitcoms [[56:18]]

[[01:05:00]] Rejection is apart of the business [[01:07:00]]

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #sitcom #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian

[[06:40]] Is standup an addiction and my passion for comedy [[15:01]]

[[21:45]] Standup comedy in Ukraine [[26:40]]

[[26:40]] Seeing big names comedian and running a podcast in Ukraine, how people have changed in Ukraine [[34:19]]

[[34:19]] How my values have changed [[41:50]]

[[43:54]] Doing art schools for injured veterans [[47:46]]

[[48:33]] The reality of our challenging situation [[01:06:04]]

[[01:06:04]] Russia will not stop at Ukraine [[01:11:26]]

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #ukrainiancomedian,#anastasiasil #ukraine #warandstruggle#laughthroughstruggle#comedyinhardtimes #ukrainianstandup

[[01:15]] My journey from LAPD cop to being a comedian [[12:02]]

[[12:07]] State of pay in comedy and what it was like when I started over 30 years ago [[17:44]]

[[17:44]] How being a cop helped me as a comic and how to keep the iron sharp after being in the game for 30 years [[23:00]]

[[32:52]] Everyone runs a different race and you can’t tell how good someone is until you’ve seen them [[35:02]]

[[37:28]] My brush with fame [[49:30]]

[[53:00]] Making fun of family [[01:00:00]]

[[01:03:00]] Not everyone will like you go along with the program [[01:11:00]]

[[01:13:09]] Stupid story about being a cop and DWB driving whilst black [[01:16:00]]

[[01:16:00]] How not to get arrested [[01:20:00]]

[[01:20:00]] The challenges of being a cop [[01:22:31]]

[[01:22:31]] Comedy is like going to the gym, you need to fail and the biggest problem with LA [[01:24:00]]

You can find out about Kevin Jordan on his website at https://kevinjordan.com, buy book on amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Streetlights-Came-Kevin-Jordan/dp/153065467X and you watch his special on this link here:https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/kevin-jordan-cause-i-said-so/.

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

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

[[30:58]] People think if your dumb in one thing your dumb in everything [[33:21]]

[[34:44]] What makes Gaulier so good and getting sent to a therapist to a clowning course [[38:24]]

[[41:53]] When Philippe Gaulier fell asleep and everything that happens with the crowd is a gift [[46:25]]

[[46:25]] My time as a street clown [[54:34]]

[[54:34]] My biggest tip [[57:41]]

[[58:49]] My advice to people in the middle of their career [[01:03:00]]

You can find out about Jon Davison on his website at https://www.jondavison.net/ or on jondavisonclown on all main social media platforms.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #clowning #clownpodcast

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

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

[[35:14]] Don’t surround yourself with yes men and standup comedy cliques, challenge yourself, what costs are you willing to take [[44:05]]

[[44:07]] Marvins rule for interviewing guests and choosing the right guests [[49:41]]

[[57:15]] How the voice of the pod has changed [[01:01:27]]

[[01:01:27]] People I will never get on pod [[01:13:01]]

If you would like to know more about Comedy Wham you can go on their website at https://comedywham.com/. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #austincomedy

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

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

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

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

[[55:00]] This will go up as video be ready before you move up [[57:15]]

[[57:53]] Dealing with the challenge of standup [[01:02:37]]

[[01:06:32]] Shoutout to brilliant comedians in the UK [[01:11:50]]

If you would like to know more on Trevor you can follow him on his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/trevorbickles.You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #blackcab #taxidriver

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

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

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

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

[[46:06 ]]The financial situation of comedy gigs [[52:00]]

If you would like to know more on Adan Abdi, you can go on his website at https://adanabdi.com/. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #kenyancomedy #kenyanpodcast #kenyanpodcasts

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

[[01:30]] Starting in Hong Kong [[03:41]]

[[06:45]] Since the war no one does comedy in Russian and performing gigs in China [[08:34]]

[[08:34]] My experience of doing comedy in China [[10:54]]

[[11:50]] My life in Kyiv and the west of Ukraine and how the Russians perceive us [[16:41]]

[[16:41]] The complexity of Russia and Ukraines relationship [[21:52]]

[[22:06]] Does humour help you deal with trauma and when Russia started to invade Ukraine [[25:35 ]]

[[24:50]] When I saugh the terrifying news that Russia was invading Ukraine [[25:17]]

[[25:35]] How comedy helped people in Ukraine and what people are doing during war times [[28:35]]

[[28:35]] The two different worlds in Ukraine [[30:02]]

[[31:17]] How humour is helping Ukrainian soldiers in the frontline and want the purpose of comedy is [[37:08]]

[[37:18]] Getting Doug Stanhope to Ukraine and bringing comedians over to Ukraine, Using money from the concert [[46:56]]

[[01:03:00]] A mad story of doing comedy in china [[01:06:31]]

[[01:08:00]] The change in treatment of foreigners in china after covid, the sensitivity of China [[01:15:00]]

[[01:15:00]] My experience of China [[01:20:36]]

[[01:29:00]] How being good at acts out helps with my material [[01:32:00]]

If you would like to know more on Oleksandr, you can reach him on his Linktree. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #ukrainecomedy

If you would like to know more on Oleksandr, you can reach him on his Linktree. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #ukrainecomedy

[[03:40]] Lecoq School finishing and my journey into Europe [[05:52]]

[[05:52]] Teaching 1000 clowns and finding your clown [[07:26]]

[[05:52]] Finding your voice [[08:18]]

[[09:43]] Your clown is you [[11:01]]

[[17:46]] Clowning and basic clown archetypes [[23:17]]

[[23:17]] Why do you need to know your universe as a clown and history of clown [[31:20]]

[[31:47]] The different types of clowns [[36:13]]

[[58:13]] Different archetypes of clown [[01:01:34]]

[[01:01:34]] How things change if your a professional clown [[01:04:35]]

[[01:04:35]] You need a boss for things to work [[01:07:07]]

If you would like to know more about Lee Delong, you can go on her website at https://www.leedelong.com/. If you would like to know more about the podcast , you can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #clown #clowns #clowning

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

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

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

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

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

[[14:32]] The college circuit is empty now [[16:30]]

[[16:30]] the lounge have been pussified [[17:43]]

[[22:26]] What would Richard Pryor and George Carlin make of today, Jimmy Kimmel being cancelled [[26:16]]

[[27:23]] Comedians complain about travelling [[31:35]]

[[33:03]] Comedians that are good with social media [[33:36]]

[[38:34]] My mantra [[45:04]]

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian

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

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

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

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

If you would like to know more on Trevor you can reach him on his website at https://www.trevorlock.co/,on Instagram at thetrevorlock and you can also buy a ticket to his latest show here:https://shorturl.at/2YVQU.You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #edinburghfringe #edinburghfestival

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

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

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

[[21:32]] What comedians need to understand about comedy club owners [[28:49]]

[[34:51]] Brilliant of Raymond Mearns and the time he gives acts [[40:00]]

[[40:20]] Why I love standup [[48:16]]

[[52:41]] Americans are a good at networking [[56:07]]

[[56:07]] Not everyone is Dan Tiernan [[01:00:00]]

If you would like to know more

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #scottishcomedy #comedyclub #comedyclubs

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

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

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

[[36:31]] Performing in Scottish prisons and my process of getting those gigs [[45:32]]

[[45:32]] The surprising nature of standup [[47:56]]

[[47:56]] Gary Little helping the Scottish comedy scene [[54:34]]

[[55:56]] Are Scousers just Glaswegians scaring audiences to win a gong show [[58:42]]

[[58:42]]

If you would like to know more on Tattoo Dave, you can reach him on his Instagram or Tiktok at tattoodave1608.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian

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

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

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

[[12:40]] How to manage 10 to 12 children [[15:42]]

[[15:52]] How to avoid trouble with local promoters [[17:43]]

[[17:44]] Running a comedy show with your brother [[25:34]]

[[33:26]] Getting hit on by audience members [[37:06]]

[[42:45]] How comedians can get spots [[46:33]]

[[46:34]] How I book my shows [[50:27]]

[[50:27]] Red flags in venues [[55:32]]

[[52:56]] My horror story with a venue [[54:00]]

If you would like to know more on Big deal comedy, you can go on their website at https://bigdealcomedy.co.uk/. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian

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

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

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

[[31:08]] Difference between an actor and a clown [[36:00]]

[[39:11]] What my definition of a good clown show is, why there is a lot of bad clown [[41:53]]

[[53:17]] Things are bad but we learn how to survive in the shitstorm [[55:01]]

[[57:50]] What do you want to sacrifice [[01:00:00]]

[[01:00:00]] My words of wisdom [[01:03:00]]

If you would like to find out about Iva, Triko circus and Zagreb clown festival, you can go on the Triko circus theatre website:https://trikocirkusteatar.com/.You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #standupcomedian #clowns

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

[[04:31]] One person has never seen Harry Potter [[07:16]]

[[07:30]] We play like football team, why you need contrasting characters [[12:32]]

[[16:13]] Funny improv suggestions [[20:25]]

[[20:25]] The heroes journey [[22:12]]

[[22:18]] Is the world of improv a cult, standup, music and clown? [[27:11]]

[[45:05]] Moments when we get in trouble [[47:41]]

[[46:15]] You don’t like it suck my balls [[46:47]]

[[57:51]] My advice [[01:00:00]]

If you would like to know more on Sam Irving, you can go on the Spontaneous players website at https://www.thespontaneousplayers.com or you can follow him on Instagram at silentsamamander.

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

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

[[12:19]] Each guest I get on is someone that’s interesting [[13:45]]

[[14:27]] There are quite a lot of people who are poorly in comedy, I have this ability where people talk to me, relationship between mental health and drugs [[22:59]]

[[22:59]] The trouble with saying no and getting rid of the trash [[28:36]]

[[32:08]] When I help others and lady learning the power of no [[39:26]]

[[41:51]] Do hurt people hurt people [[42:31]]

[[42:55]] Why I want to help comedians [[54:12]]

If you would like to know more on Mags, you can reach her on mchughmags on Instagram.You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #mentalhealth

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

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

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

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

[[38:03]] Willyman and how would Romanians react to Zorro, ACMS [[45:49 ]]

[[46:00]] Borscht soup [[56:45]]

If you would like to know more on Calin, you can follow him on Youtube, Tiktok and Instagram at calingheorghiustandup. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise.

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

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

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

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

[[49:49]] How to avoid a lot of problems in comedy [[56:14]]

[[58:11]] Stupid requests for comedians [[01:00:15]]

[[01:03:00]] Signs they are dodgy promoter [[01:06:00]]

If you would like to know more on Danny, you can reach him on his Instagram at danny_posthill, Tiktok at @dannyimpressions and you can buy his book through this link here:https://shorturl.at/cDa7i.

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

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

[[08:20]] Generation needs to wake up the disease at the moment [[09:48 ]]

[[11:40]] Live comedy is a different art , you can make anyone look good on TV , the screen has taken

Over [[13:15]]

[[15:34]] How I helped Robin Grainger [[17:09]]

[[17:09]] How the fringe used to be in 1999 to what its like now [[23:27]]

[[25:59]] What should you do and comedians not being brave [[27:59]]

[[35:33]] Who Kate copeck likes [[38:35]]

[[38:56]] Signs a show is going to be bad [[39:41]]

[[41:34]] If your going to do the fringe [[43:01]]

[[43:01]] A dodgy end [[45:00]]

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

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

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

[[08:20]] Generation needs to wake up the disease at the moment [[09:48 ]]

[[11:40]] Live comedy is a different art , you can make anyone look good on TV , the screen has taken

Over [[13:15]]

[[15:34]] How I helped Robin Grainger [[17:09]]

[[17:09]] How the fringe used to be in 1999 to what its like now [[23:27]]

[[25:59]] What should you do and comedians not being brave [[27:59]]

[[35:33]] Who Kate copeck likes [[38:35]]

[[38:56]] Signs a show is going to be bad [[39:41]]

[[41:34]] If your going to do the fringe [[43:01]]

[[43:01]] A dodgy end [[45:00]]

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

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

[[20:19]] Helping Scottish comedians afford the Edinburgh fringe [[30:23]]

[[32:17]] Deep fried pizzas, is the chicken tikka masala Scottish [[38:12]]

[[43:01]] Stupid heckles [[43:38]]

[[43:01]] The misconception of standups [[47:19]]

[[47:19]] What I do for brass tacks comedy and the best comedy clubs [[51:17]]

[[58:00]] Music industry is more organised [[01:03:00]]

[[01:34:00]] No one cares about you, why should you watch [[01:40:00]]

[[01:42:00]] Advice for acts and comedy producers [[01:50:00]]

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

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

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

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

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

[[39:26]] Reading energy has got so much better since I stopped taking drugs [[49:00]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. Also, you can follow Heski on his linktree at https://linktr.ee/heskiboy, but most importantly make sure you book tickets for Stand up for mates here, a charity comedy event designed to support mens mental health:https://shorturl.at/MDJDd.

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

[[04:29]]

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

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

[[23:08]] Maddest show I have done, stupid practices in the USA and UK [[32:41]]

[[38:50]] The annoying thing about certain people in creative circles [[49:13]]

[[01:02:51]] Troubles with acting work [[01:12:00]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. Also, if you would like to know more about Clay, you can go on his website at https://www.claynewmancomedy.com/. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview

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

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

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

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

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

[[24:49]] When I had to do a mad translation [[30:00]]

[[25:24]] Taking people on the boat [[26:37]]

[[30:00]] The acts that teach me the most [[32:49]]

[[32:49]] Finding your voice [[39:00]]

[[39:21]] How much effort they have given your time [[41:08 ]]

[[43:37]] Would you do WhatsApp with audience members [[43:54]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise, also if you would like to know more about Ger Staunton, you can reach him on his website at gerstaunton.com. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview

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

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

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

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

[[24:04]] How many shows I did when breaking the fringe record [[26:32]]

[[26:32]] The Australian fringes, Australian audiences [[34:10]]

[[39:25]] Comedy clubs in different countries [[41:29]]

[[41:29]] Comedians who I love [[42:40]]

[[45:48]] Gaulier clowning world [[53:47 ]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise, if you would like to know more on Kyle, you can follow him on Instagram at lebronjamesofcomedy/. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians #kopite

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

[[10:01]] How humour is different with the UK, USA and India [[13:22]]

[[15:55]] How America and the UK compare with their exploitive procedures [[19:47]]

[[20:04]] The biggest problem with the people in comedy compared with musicians, people doing comedians over [[25:03]]

[[31:17]] My favourite places in the UK , what should promoters not do [[36:01]]

[[39:39]] Roast Battle UK [[42:18]]

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

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

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

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

[[12:26]] How I got started into comedy when I was 30 [[14:11]]

[[27:36]] How to turn a bomb around and being good with crowd work [[30:16]]

[[36:00]] Has the cost of living affected comedy fees for comics [[37:50]]

[[37:53]] My experiences of performing in Pakistan [[41:12]]

[[43:30]] A lot comics follow the narrative rather than their own view [[47:23]]

[[46:22]] if you don’t believe say why and make it funny [[47:19]]

[[47:29]] Andrew Lawrence and his Liverpool joke [[51:08]]

[[52:34]] My annoying situation with a comedy promoter [[54:46]]

[[54:46]] The true nature of comedians and the great thing about comedians [[57:41]]

[[58:58]] My advice for dealing with the comedy game [[01:02:36]]

If you would like to know more about Eddy, you can go on his website at www.eddybrimson.co.uk, whilst, If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise.

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

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

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

[[22:08]] Its not just the number of followers, its the type of followers you have [[24:58]]

[[30:34]] Misconceptions on Brasil [[36:53]]

[[56:38]] My advice to a gringo and brasilian in the comedy scene [[01:00:56]]

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

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

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

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

[[50:33]] Stop putting pressure on yourself and how I review my shows [[59:44]]

[[01:01:00]] Stop tearing each other down [[01:06:00]]

[[01:20:00]] My controversial piece of advice and doing things beyond comedy [[01:28:00]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. Also, if you would like to find out about improv fest Ireland, you can go on https://improvfestireland.com/ and if you would like to know more on Neil, you can reach him on his Linktree at

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

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

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

[[24:15]] British English and American English [[28:48]]

[[30:30]] Work culture in china and you get reported by your audience in China [[37:07]]

[[37:07]] Doing something good for China but being cancelled [[40:36]]

[[41:01]] When you do badly in Asia and the west [[47:52]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise and if you want to know more on Tony, you can reach him on Instagram at tonychoucomedy.

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

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

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

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

[[48:18]] Second city being brought by a big corporation and the downsides of showbiz [[56:39]]

[[01:00:32]] Biggest advice for people looking to do the Robin Hood improv festival [[01:10:41]]

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

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

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

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

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

[[22:22]] The benefits of being a character comedian, not being on TV and the drawback of

Being viral [[24:51]]

[[31:39]] Comedy tribes [[40:18]]

[[56:10]] Best heckle for Frank Sanazi [[56:49]]

[[58:20]] German audiences liking a show [[59:11]]

[[01:03:09]] Moments that have taught me the most and a lot of character comedians do well [[01:07:52]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise, whilst if you want to know more on Frank Sanazi, you can go on his website at https://franksanazi.com/.

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

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

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

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

[[48:17]] How important is a community in comedy [[53:07]]

[[55:23]] What tends to succeed in improv [[01:00:17]]

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Described as quick witted and punchy, his mission is to make at least one person laugh. If he can do that, his job is done for the night and he can continue to prove to his 17 year old Son that Dad is actually funny. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

If you would like to know about Kajun Brooking, you can reach him on all social media platforms at kajun_comedy.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview

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

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

[[32:53]] Comedians I like and dislike [[36:57]]

[[39:49]] Movie scenes that inspire me [[44:40]]

[[47:15]] How would Stephen calling like to be remembered [[54:00]]

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

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

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

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

[[27:47]] Working your day job and comedy you toe the line on what you can and cannot say

[[29:27]]

[[34:09]] When you come from another country you usually get booked [[36:24]]

[[45:00]]

If you would like to know more on Holden, you can follow him on his Insta at hollywoodhulkholden/. If you would like to follow Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

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

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

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

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

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

[[43:24]] Clown is supposed to make people laugh its not through Joke its through doing [[47:15]]

If you would like to know more on Mariko, you can contact her on Linktree at linktr.ee/marikoiwasa

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

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

[[27:27]] When an act stole my joke for a TV show and taking a stand, having the consequences [[32:10]]

[[32:10]] Turning a bomb around and when I left LA [[35:31]]

[[35:31]] Patrice Oneal , stop asking the audience if something is funny, we need

A comedian that knows where he is going [[38:28]]

[[51:17]] Advice for comedians on writing jokes [[55:11]]

[[55:11]] Preparing before you go on stage [[01:01:00]]

[[01:01:00]] Why I don’t like competitions [[01:04:00]]

[[01:04:00]] Most entertainers are polarising, why do the baddies get more attention [[01:06:00]]

[[01:06:00]] Advice to new comedians [[01:10:40]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, or if you would like to find out about Richard, you can reach him on his youtube channel, secrets of standupcomedy, on his email at richwilliamscomedy@gmail.com and you can go on his Facebook page at richwilliamscomedy

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

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

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

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

[[34:43]] How to make the audience feel special [[38:46]]

[[43:31]] How I do my crowd work [[45:23]]

[[48:00]] What I do to get myself in the mood for performing [[49:39]]

[[50:03]] The worst part of standup [[53:56]]

[[01:00:00]] Australia fringes vs UK fringes [[01:03:00]]

[[01:03:00]] What being viral gives a comic [[01:07:00]]

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

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

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

[[57:13]] He who sings his wears down a well does not prosper half as well as someone as he who climbs a tree and yells [[58:23]]

[[58:16]] Why are you doing what others are doing [[01:00:01]]

[[01:00:01]] Avner the eccentric and making your own gags [[01:05:00]]

[[01:05:00]] What all comedians are doing with people [[01:06:21]]

If you would like to know more on Tim, you can reach him on his website at https://skinnyentertainment.co.uk/. On the otherhand, if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

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

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

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

[[24:24]] When you have to say no [[28:04]]

[[29:38]] My experience of performing comedy in Slovenia, Balkans [[32:00]]

[[35:50]] How you take responsibility for yourself on stage as a comedian [[37:04]]

If you would like to know more on Martina, you can reach at her website at https://martinaipsa.com/, where with Marvin you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

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

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

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

[[18:04:00]] You Complaining makes you a victim, you leave the situation, change the situation or accept the situation anything else is stupid [[18:35:00]]

[[19:55:00]] Benefits of going up the tough way [[22:04:00]]

[[22:06:00]] There needs to be stakes in order for you to work hard [[26:00:00]]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Creatives are not good at being [[17:01]]

[[15:40]] Comedians and creatives are not known for their function skills [[19:49]]

[[19:55]] What is the difference between NYC and Chicago [[22:37]]

[[22:38]] What has been moments that I have learnt the most [[26:41]]

[[27:27]] Getting dodgey things from male comedians [[33:32]]

[[33:32]] Just because we meet the same demographic doesn’t mean we have the same act [[36:49]]

[[40:38]] The big problem with those in power in comedy [[43:49]]

[[45:00]] The surprising things with New York and Chicago [[47:04]]

[[47:04]] Handling dickheads [[50:03]]

[[53:50]] New York vs Chicago comedy style [[01:00:16]]

If you would like to know more on Victoria, you can reach her on all social media plaforms at chicitybitty, whilst if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

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

His live shows effortlessly flit between hip hop and comedy and he’s been seen/heard on Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, Radio 1XTRA, plus gained millions of viral video views online. In addition to stand up, as solo artist Jester Jacobs, he’s released regular music since his debut Mental Disorder in 2008. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:48:00]] What keeps Joe in the comedy game and how does it compare with the rap game [[12:25:20]]

[[12:25:20]] The lessons of a bad gig [[23:03:09]]

[[23:03:09]] What I haven’t changed on the comedy journey [[25:50:10]]

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

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

[[32:25:04]] Whats available and isn’t available for the stage [[34:36:28]]

[[39:49:06]] The truth about star ratings [[41:55:06]]

[[42:35:04]] Stop chasing the approval of people that don’t value you [[45:04:18]]

[[45:45:02]] What has happened that has changed me for the better [[51:26:22]]

[[52:41:03]] How important is your life outside of comedy and learning about yourself [[54:15:24]]

[[01:01:48]] Advice for other performers out there [[01:05:08]]

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

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

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

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

[[47:35]] What being a man of many hats gives me [[51:29]]

[[51:29]] There is no rules in this comedy game [[52:03]]

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[[00:57:11]] What it means to be a bogan [[05:38:03]]

[[13:50:09]] Performing for a man that was about to die [[15:35:23]]

[[30:19:02]] How does therapy help me [[37:55:24]]

[[34:05:07]] Where you can air anything and there not be any judgement [[35:11:25]]

[[37:55:24]] Life for Aboriginals [[42:08:06]]

[[42:26:26]] The hardest thing about the Adelaide comedy scene [[45:54:00]]

[[45:54:00]] The harder audiences you do the better it makes you the easier audiences [[46:23:05]]

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

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

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

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

[[37:13]] How you sell material is so important [[43:42]]

[[46:02]] gong shows [[51:20]]

[[54:10 ]] How to play ed [[58:31]]

[[59:01]] What not to do at the Edinburgh fringe [[01:01:22]]

[[01:02:19]] How the circuit has become more separated [[01:06:53]]

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

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

[[12:33]] The biggest problem with club comedians and an hr show [[15:16]]

[[16:00]] This years Edinburgh fringe and the rest of the comedy industry [[21:47]]

[[24:22]] What the Edinburgh used to do for people [[27:52]]

[[28:22]] The problem with comedy reviews [[33:49]]

[[38:47]] What keeps his passion for the Free fringe [[42:12]]

[[54:31]] Love wins over money and love can keep money in the long term [[01:01:19]]

[[01:04:06]] Advice for the Fringe [[01:16:50]]

[[01:16:16]] How to join the Free fringe PBH [[01:24:23]]

[[01:24:23]] How to find out about Peter Buckley Hill [[01:27:52]]

If you would like to perform on PBH free fringe, you can go on there website here:https://freefringe.org.uk/, if you would like to find out Peters journey in the fringe you can buy it here on this like:https://shorturl.at/O8yC6, else you can find you watch Peter on his youtube channel @PeterBuckleyHill.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[[17:28]] How to get over the nerves of comedy [[21:04]]

[[39:20]] My opinion on Gong shows [[43:04]]

[[43:04]] Have you had moments where you gave up on comedy [[46:48]]

[[47:22]] How having an autistic son enhances my comedy [[48:10]]

[[48:10]] How recognition from peers has kept me in comedy [[50:30]]

[[51:00]] My approach to writing [[59:12]]

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

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

[[28:59]] How South Africa has shaped my humour [[33:30]]

[[35:08]] Advice from the brilliant Patrick Stewart [[37:30]]

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

[[06:10]] What Lady bushra brings me and why I listen to all sides of the spectrum [[9:22]]

[[10:22]] The misconception of drag queens and dealing with trolls [[22:33]]

[[22:33]] How important is thick skin [[24:00]]

[[24:13]] Why make people in your own tribe laugh, make those out of your tribe laugh [[26:46]]

[[28:01]] Its the age of offence [[29:34]]

[[35:41]] Turning audiences around [[37:42]]

[[37:42]] Being quite a cerebral person [[38:26]]

[[38:26 ]] Dealing with toxic and dodgey people, having blackholes in human form leave you [[45:45]]

[[52:54]] His advice for anyone that wants to pursue comedy or drag [[56:08]]

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

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

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

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

If you would like to find out about Emily Davis, you can reach her on all major social media platforms at welshgirlsings. To find out more about Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #edinburghfringe #cabaret

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

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

[[22:15]] Narcism and the one thing I would like to change about comedy [[32:56]]

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[[02:50]] Starting in Bath and not taking it that seriously [[07:12]]

[[07:12]] How the Edinburgh fringe changed me [[08:00 ]]

[[08:33]] Do what other comedians aren’t willing to do on the UK circuit and how it

Made me successful in New Zealand [[13:14]]

[[13:14]] UK has more good comics but also a lot more crap ones and how it has lead me to open for big names [[16:31]]

[[15:04]] What opportunities being in New Zealand has given me [[16:11]]

[[16:31]] You need to be good enough to have those opportunities [[17:41]]

[[19:36]] My first entree back to New Zealand and how Kiwis adapt to less stage time [[22:24]]

[[23:01]] Comparing different parts of New Zealand and Oceania, being a clean comic [[26:07]]

[[26:13]] Kiwi and Australian banter [[30:48]]

[[30:46]] The bad gigs and horror experience [[38:11]]

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

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

[[14:03]] Does everyone make a loss at the Edinburgh fringe the two shows that do well at the Fringe, people that make it [[21:21]]

[[21:21]] Why having a successful fringe is more important than 5 star reviews [[25:09]]

[[22:15]] You need to know a reviewer to care what they think [[24:06]]

[[25:30]] How being a performer helps with being an organiser [[28:53]]

[[28:53]] Edinburgh fringe accommodation [[33:37]]

[[36:47]] Cabaret vs standup [[42:30]]

[[42:36]] Advice for comedians going to the fringe next year [[47:42]]

If you would like to register a show with PBH, here is their website:https://freefringe.org.uk/ and if you would like to know more about Luke you can go on his website at https://mistermeredith.co.uk/.

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

[[12:00]] Is comedy an individual sport the unsung heroes of Philadelphia [[17:47]]

[[21:54]] Growing up with two moms [[31:18]]

[[32:23]] The nightmares of being a teacher [[40:42]]

[[41:02]] What is social media doing to our kids [[48:30]]

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

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

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

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

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

[[01:05:00]] Being your own brand [[01:12:34]]

[[01:14:53]] With all the political mumbo jumbo that goes on in comedy [[01:19:52]]

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

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

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

[[25:42]] The European comedy market and the nonsense you have to face [[27:31]]

[[27:44]] Success has five different meanings in comedy [[32:03]]

[[32:14]] Who are comedians that he admires and gigging in Germany [[35:54]]

[[36:01]] Gigging in Germany advice [[38:40]]

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

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

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

[[27:12]] Edinburgh fringe and your aims [[30:56]]

[[34:55]] People have stopped doing Edinburgh [[35:21]]

[[39:01]] Creepiness from male comedians and comedy promoters [[52:21]]

[[53:45]] The strange relationship comedians have with attention [[54:16]]

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

[[04:01]] How improv helped prepare me for standup [[05:08]]

[[05:22]] How standup has changed since he started [[11:16]]

[[09:07]] There used to excitement with standup, but there isn't anymore [[09:51]]

[[14:12]] What Live at the Apollo gave me [[16:13]]

[[16:40]] Why Lee Mack brought more for me more so than Live at the Apollo [[20:02]]

[[23:00]] How he’s adapted to the changing tides of comedy [[29:41]]

[[29:41]] Mock the week only showed jokes on the Leave campaign and was one sided [[30:49]]

[[34:13]] The one thing audiences will love and hate [[36:16]]

[[38:50]] Do you need the Edinburgh Fringe [[43:30]]

[[43:40]] Comedy in the 90s, noughties, 2010s was the 60s for comedy and excitement for comedy [[44:18]]

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

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

[[21:11]] The fake diversity we want to see a story of someone getting to where they want to go [[27:28]]

[[27:18]] Best advice I’ve received on comedy [[28:35]]

[[30:48]] Each person on the podcast has a story to tell [[32:05]]

[[32:05]] Comedian who is going to big and who are my heroes outside of comedy [[36:29]]

[[36:33]] My biggest mistake and bringer gigs in London [[40:17]]

[[40:17]] Being called autistic [[42:31]]

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

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

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

[[14:34]] Live comedy has been the same since the beginning of time [[16:01]]

[[16:04]] You need recommendations to get into the club and getting 50 emails a day [[18:59]]

[[19:01]] Knowing that your going to bomb the minute you walk on stage [[21:16]]

[[23:30]] Having diversity in every sense and being the picaso booking comedians [[25:00]]

[[31:02]] Booking for shows and being a gatekeeper, developing talent after three years [[35:02]]

[[35:18]] Comedians who did the same audition as three years before [[37:09]]

[[38:50]] I am the boss, do agents let themselves be known, how do you know if someone has something special [[45:50]]

[[50:03]] The difference between New York, Chicago,Austin and Los Angeles comedy scenes [[52:20]]

[[52:20]] Advice for comedians to get better [[54:40]]

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

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

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

[[38:08]] Comedians that inspired me in the fringe [[44:06]]

[[44:06]] What she would like comedy promoters and comedians to change [[48:02]]

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

[[15:27]] What gap does comedy fill in my life [[17:30]]

[[20:00]] Don’t do drugs kids [[22:38]]

[[23:46]] Doing gigs in dodgy places [[30:03]]

[[35:43]] Thinking outside the box and don’t be a sheep [[38:30]]

[[38:40]] The benefits of being a gay comedian in a lad culture environment [[44:23]]

[[45:40]] Whats great about comedy is we are all different [[47:13]]

[[47:25]] Comedy is never boring [[49:05]]

[[49:42]] Growing up in lad culture [[52:40]]

[[01:00:00]] Advice for new comedians in comedy [[01:01:08]]

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

[[09:30]] Writing is like a puzzle [[11:48]]

[[12:10]] How she works and how she adjusts to different environments [[17:15]]

[[19:42]] Why I love receiving notes and writing jokes are going to comedians who aren’t ready for comedy script writing [[23:14]]

[[24:35]] Dealing with comedy producers [[26:18]]

[[26:53]] What are signs someone is going to be a good producer or a bad producer [[27:34 ]]

[[29:47]] Good British sitcoms and looking at dark comedy [[39:57]]

[[40:00]] Most inspirational people she has met in comedy and who inspires her [[41:36]]

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

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

[[20:16]] Is it better to perform in front of friends and family in large numbers or a small number[[33:38]]

[[33:38]] If your doing dark jokes face the consequences [[42:03]]

[[42:03]] South Africa is not as dangerous as it seems [[50:15]]

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

[[06:00]] Cancel culture comedy is a load of crap, there is no such thing as a you can’t say what you want to say, you just have to be really good so you can sell it. [[13:46]]

[[14:00]] We need more characters on the UK comedy circuit [[18:46]]

[[18:54]] The circuit is very different to what it was [[28:56]]

[[29:46]] The way you die matters, look at Johnny Vegas [[31:24]]

[[34:39]] Performing in dodgey places [[43:30]]

[[43:30]] People are people [[46:05]]

[[54:53]] Know your worth and don’t do a gig when you aint ready, if you can’t do well in the comedy store something is wrong with you [[01:03:15]]

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They created the clown troupe The New York Goofs, Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse, and the Laughter League. Today, they perform together as Slappy & Monday. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:48]] Honing performances and performing in standup clubs [[04:58 ]]

[[17:56]] Some good coming out of clowning and some bad coming up, a lot of them are cuddling clown performers [[18:54]]

[[22:43]] If you can make success making your art [[23:51]]

[[30:00]] American and European clowning 33:23]]

[[34:21]] Exposing our weaknesses and vulnerability [[37:41]]

[[47:12]] Psychology is very important to clowning we are the ones that are able to share it with everyone [[48:36]]

[[55:43]] Creativity isn’t being original its doing things your own way [[56:59]]

[[59:52]] All that time spent thinking about comedians stealing your material could be used for creating new material [[01:00:51]]

If you would like to know about Tiffany and Dick, you can go on their website at https://slappyandmonday.com/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #clowning

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

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

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

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

[[26:42]] The difficulty of being the only African American clown in a room [[29:31]]

[[40:41]] Saying goodbye to the wrong people and yes to the right people [[43:54]]

If you would like to know more on Michelle, you can find out about on her website at https://www.michellenicolematlock.com/, or if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcastvideo

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

[[11:40]] What is standup about, how’s it different and how its the same across the globe [[14:14]]

[[14:15]] What I have learnt playing in 30 countries [[15:05]]

[[19:24]] The struggle of getting acts in small scenes compared with the UK [[19:42]]

[[21:40]] How travelling to different comedy scenes across the globe stopped me from being complacent [[23:52]]

[[24:05]] The unique challenges of doing comedy in Bangladesh [[27:30]]

[[30:58]] Bangladesh has way more trauma than the UK [[33:07]]

[[38:14]] Why you need to be aware of the culture you are performing in [[40:12]]

[[43:39]] Sandy shore comedy advice [[44:51]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #bangladesh

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

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

Mark has appeared in major feature films, including the Nora Ephron comedy Julie & Julia with Meryl Streep; on televison, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and was featured in The PBS mini series CIRCUS. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:22]] When you philosophise the opposite can be true as well [[03:46]]

[[23:00]] Whats changed in his old age [[24:31]]

[[24:31]] You make your jokes funny [[28:50]]

[[39:42]] It needs to be more inclusive [[42:55]]

[[57:02]] Comedy that is truthful [[60:00]]

[[60:00]] Being ok with being an idiot [[62:56]]

[[63:28]] Comedy snobs saying jokes are comedy [[67:19]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcastvideo #clown #clowning #clowningworldwide

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

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

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

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

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

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

[[44:47]] How do you play the different gigs you are given [[46:02]]

[[48:34]] Why clowning is good training [[49:42]]

[[52:12]] Setting up the London clown festival [[57:43]]

[[59:30]] How clowns compare with standup [[01:01:06]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. If you would like to know more about Dan Lees, you can find out about him on https://www.danleescomedy.com/ and if you want to learn clown,you can also purchase his course here:https://www.danleescomedy.com/london-clown-workshop. #comedypodcast #clown #standup #podcast #clowns #clowning

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Now he has taken these extraordinary clown experiences and written them into three remarkable books: 'The Secret Life of Clowns', launched nationally at the Smithsonian in 2017; 'The Snow Clown' which dropped in September, 2018; and 'Love Death Circus' published during the pandemic in weekly instalments. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:25]] Sharing a stage with robin Williams [[04:40]]

[[05:42]] Needing my headspace as a performer and performing in Corteo [[07:00]]

[[21:02]]Is copying the sincerest form of flattery in street performing a big thing [[23:52]]

[[24:05]] How your experiences shape you[[28:44]]

[[28:44]] Replacing someone in a two person routine [[33:10]]

[[33:30]] How clowning is different to clowning, juggling and standup [[37:22]]

[[37:23]] How you need to be connected with the general public as a clown and comedian [[40:46]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. If you would like to know more about Jeff Raz, you can find out about him on secretlifeofclowns.com. #comedypodcast #clown #standup #podcast #clowns #clowning

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In recent years he has combined his work as a clown, mime and trainer with that of actor in alternative filmmaking. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:49]] Why I call myself an energy sculpture [[03:44]]

[[06:15]] Getting people to break out of their program [[08:08]]

[[08:35]] What clowning was like for me in the 70s [[11:54]]

[[20:48]] Doing a variety show where there was only two performers [[28:55]]

[[27:08]] Troublesome audience members [[28:55]]

[[29:01]] What is the clown form of comedy [[29:47]]

[[32:07]] How to keep someones attention for two hours [[39:45]]

[[52:39]] How everything in Edinburgh fringe is about comedy [[58:35]]

[[59:02]] Use your experiences to create great shows [[01:00:30]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. If you would like to know more about Johnny, you can learn from the master himself at the tamala clown course. #comedypodcast #clown #standup #podcast #clowns #clowning

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

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

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

[[30:08]] Turning different crowds around to your way of thinking [[33:05]]

[[38:55]] Getting bar show people on side [[53:11]]

[[51:19]] Craziest moment in comedy [[60:44]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #professionalcomedian #roadcomic

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

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

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

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

[[24:13]] More good standup that are good actors than actors being good comedians [[25:56]]

[[37:01]] Comedians that get good through hard work [[37:36]]

If you would like to know more about Viv Gee, you can reach her on Instagram at gee_viv, whilst If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcastvideo

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

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

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

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

[[24:21]] We have a duty to entertain people and some of the wrong things he has seen at gigs [[29:23]]

[[29:22]] You need to be a good comedian before you mc and bringer gigs [[34:34]]

[[36:00]] How to tell stories in a comedy set, where the audience don’t get bored [[37:20]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcastvideo #sheffield #yorkshire

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

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

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

[[30:42]] Is there always going to be gatekeepers [[35:55]]

[[38:42]] Meeting famous comedians [[42:35]]

[[52:42]] Advice for new comedians [[54:17]]

If you would like to know more about Luke Mcgibbon,you can reach him on Instagram and Tiktok at whoislukemcgibb.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcast #podcastvideo

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He almost died long before ever becoming a stand-up and this affords him the ability to tell some intricately woven anecdotes and sharply crafted gags with an edge.In 2005 he used this edge when he performed his first Solo show GUTLESS, covering every subject from Superheroes to Suicide, at The Melbourne Comedy Festival before taking it to the Edinburgh festival and receiving 4 stars from The Metro. Here is an overview of what we discussed :

[[03:08]] Being in Coronation street helped me get a few paid spots [[5:53]]

[[16:31]] How using standup helped me conquer my demons and stop being friend zoned [[18:49]]

[[20:54]] What is my personal understanding of adhd [[24:52]]

[[27:17]] The danger of hanging around with just another comedian [[30:03]]

[[30:10]] Becoming a pro quickly [[38:24]]

[[38:24]] How do actors compare with comedians [[42:15]]

[[45:52]] The bravery of being a comedian and audience member [[46:13]]

[[46:13]] Using your weaknesses and having a tube in my chest to help me as a performer [[51:20]]

If you would like to know more about Gareth Berliner you can go on his website here:https://garethberliner.com/, or you can reach him on Instagram at garethberliner.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcast #podcastvideo

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[[02:41]] Rick Diaz and the best comedians to visit Brussels [[10:39]]

[[11:17]] Why American comedians and Australians comedians do very well [[19:21]]

[[20:29]] How to get audiences for shows [[22:25]]

[[25:11]] The genius of great comedians can be problematic and overcoming demons [[31:04]]

If you would like to know more about Xavier Rossey, you can go on his comedy club and book some tickets, here:http://englishcomedybrussels.com/.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcast #podcastvideo

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #podcast #standup

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[[00:35]] The sexiest ginger in comedy and how he got the perfectly formed behind [[03:19]]

[[16:32]] How important specificity in comedy [[20:38]]

[[25:30]] Getting cancelled in London [[29:00]]

[[32:55]] What great comedians do [[33:30]]

If you would like to know more about Adam Riley, you can reach him on his Instagram at adamriley5496.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #podcat #standup

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

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

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

[[17:08]] Prison officers smuggling drugs [[21:05]]

[[22:54]] Boiling oil and £2 hitmen [[25:03]]

[[26:20]] What is the survival guide for prison and the type of people you get in prisons [[31:30]]

[[31:35]] How a life of crime and prison taught him a lot about people and survival [[34:31]]

[[34:36]] Saving peoples lives getting back into drugs, then becoming clean [[37:59]]

[[38:03]] Changing peoples lives and the key to people who are good at changing peoples lives [[43:22]]

[[43:28]] People who are bad at this job [[46:53]]

[[47:00]] Extreme ownership is the key to getting out of addiction [[53:37]]

If you would like to contact Junior, you can contact him on

junioratkins1@gmail.com or on Instagram at @junioratkins, or if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #podcast #podcasts #podcasting

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

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

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

[[21:17]] How living a colourful life has given him grit and prepared him for comedy [[26:02]]

[[25:25]] No one is as nice or as bad as they claim [[26:02]]

[[26:06]] Its now all about authenticity [[26:32 ]]

[[26:40]] Don’t punish people for what they say on stage [[27:17]]

[[31:11]] The big cliques in comedy are a hiding place for mediocrity [[33:20]]

[[33:26]] Create your own path and fuck what others tell you as they ain't you [[34:34]]

[[35:01]] How Will Smith completely disrespected the art of standup comedy [[37:43]]

[[47:12]] Stop making excuses and believe in yourself[[49:10]]

For more information on Richard Villa, you can reach him on his website at https://www.richardvilla.com/ or you can follow him on social media, where his tagline is richardvcomedy on all main social media platforms.

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

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

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

[[26:04]] Funny incident of being blind [[27:01]]

[[32:09]] Mad experience I had at comedy gigs [[34:54 ]]

If you would like to know more on Cubby, you can reach him on his Twitter at @cubby_david. If you would like to know more about the podcast host Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #scottishcomedy #podcastvideo

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

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

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

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

[[60:00]] The wacky thing about comedy that is brilliant [[65:25]]

If you would like to know more about the Welsh Jesus, you can drop him a message on Facebook at gareth.hunt.9083. If you like the episode, please leave a review on Amazon or Itunes, if you didn't don't. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #podcastinterview #standup

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

[[01:59]] Pay hasn’t gone up for comedians [[3:32]]

[[03:43]] Black comedy showcases [[07:37]]

[[07:32]] Creativity is stifled by needing to eat to [[07:35]]

[[07:46]] Why comedians diversify [[10:09]]

[[15:00]] Its better not to know everything about people [[17:16]]

[[19:49]] Joke thievery being everywhere in the past [[22:13]]

[[27:01]] We all want to be right rather than have interesting discussions [[31:25]]

[[49:12]] People know what morals are but green is always the colour [[53:17]]

[[59:51]] Some people shouldn’t be doing hour shows [[63:38]]

If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a review on Amazon or Itunes, also, if you would like to know more about Che, you can go on his website at https://www.thecheburnley.com/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedian #podcastvideo #podcastinterviewer #podcastinterview #comedian

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Helen is a former art historian, and comedian with Ukrainian and Russian ancestry. She transformed herself from a cancer victim into a victorious survivor, where she relishes life and has embarked on many adventures. She has now got into comedy as it is a great substitute for everything what she thinks women of her age are missing in life – attention, love and a new career. She is a very forthright, straight-shooter and some say controversial, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:00]] How my life changed after cancer [[05:31]]

[[05:52]] My life outside compared with my life in comedy to [[12:07]]

[[18:51]] USSR and uk becoming similar to [[21:15]]

[[30:50]] Socialism doesn’t work to [[34:01]]

[[38:26]] American audiences love me [[42:37]]

[[42:52]] Advice I would give to my younger self [[47:52]]

If you would like to know more about Helen, you can go on here website here:https://hilariousbird.co.uk/ and you can also buy your own copy of Helens book, Adventures of an old c*nt:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventures-Old-Thrill-After-Cancer/dp/1789015979

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #comedian #comedians

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[[02:37]] Being a comedy whore [[03:13]]

[[07:46]] Are all comics going to need another job on the side? [[09:54]]

[[09:54]] Catching paedos to [[28:31]]

[[28:46]] How he got started in comedy [[32:33]]

[[33:06]] When I got punched in the mouth by a woman [[46:27]]

[[47:09]] Playing pianos [[50:35]]

[[50:47]] Why the intent and the manner in which things are done is important [[57:51]]

[[63:47]] Comedy being very cutthroat [[64:31]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #podcastvideo #standupcomedian

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

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

In 2005 Sully decided to spread his comedy wings and head to the sunny coasts of Great Britain. Over a decade later and he’s now performed in almost every corner of the country including the Orkney Islands, the Isle Of Man, the Isle Of White & the Channel Islands! Basically there’s not many places in the UK that Sully hasn’t set foot. This was a fantastic episode, where we had champion hecklers and friend of Marvin, Mark interviewing Sully, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:03]] Did you swim from New Zealand to Manchester  [[04:44]]

[[04:50]] How does the north compares to the south [[06:16]]

[[06:20]] How gigging in small place is different to gigging in a big city [[08:15]]

[[08:18]] Mike King and smaller comedy scenes [[11:12]]

[[11:13]] What if the opener does better than the touring comedian [[14:55]]

[[14:59]] What is a rub? [[16:43]]

[[17:12]] Comedy that I respect but that isn’t for me [[20:23]]

[[29:12]] The reason for doing Edinburgh fringe [[36:52]]

[[40:52]] What do comperes get wrong [[41:50 ]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

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Todays guest is the magnificent Tom Little, a brilliant comedian based in the midlands that has built a large social media following. He is already an award-winning comedian having been a finalist in the coveted BBC New Comedy Award 2014, he then won the title of Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2015 which firmly cemented his billing as ‘rising star.’ His 2018 Edinburgh show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award. He also performed in the Pleasance Comedy Reserve and the Just The Tonic: Big Value showcases at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here is what we discussed:

[[05:26]] Comedians having their audience and Jerry Sadowitz [[07:35]]

[[16:08]] What works on social media doesn’t always work in standup [[17:38]]

[[17:47]] What is the best social media platform [[23:56]]

[[24:53]] Podcasts being the most important thing in the building fans [[27:35]]

[[28:12]] What is the next thing going to be in comedy [[29:48]]

[[30:04]] Is the Edinburgh fringe back to its best? [[34:36]]

[[36:18]] There are two ways of doing Edinburgh [[42:01]]

[[42:01]] Difference between London, Midlands and rest of the UK [[46:24]]

[[45:29]] The problem with London [[46:24]]

[[47:11]] Should only pro comedians be teaching people about comedy [[50:41]]

[[51:48]] A golden nugget of comedy advice [[59:34]]

If you would like to know more on Tom Little, you can follow him on Twitter at @ThisIsTomLittle, Instagram at thisistomlittle and Youtube at @TomLittle. Furthermore, you can also find out about his latest gigs on his website at https://thisistomlittle.wordpress.com/, alternatively, you could watch his sketch at this link here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYO-tcK1ycw.

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

[[10:37]] How are ideas of ourselves are never true

[[27:37]] Why Sue doesn’t like Joey Diaz to

[[33:47]] What would be the reason people choose to be a performer

[[40:29]] The process of developing a show

[[43:24]] What makes a good clown show

[[49:09]] How expectation cuts off experience

If you would like to know more about Sue Morrison , you can reach her on her website at https://canadianclowning.com/ or you could purchase her book on amazon here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clown-Through-Mask-Pioneering-Practiced/dp/1841505749.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

His deadpan stand-up, world-class sex poetry and bawdy chansons have been a huge hit all over Europe, Australasia and America. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:27]] Breaking character as Marcel Lucont

[[07:36]] Can you MC as a character comedian and how Marcel Lucont was created

[[19:09]] Difference between stand ups and clowns

[[34:40]] The drawbacks of being a Character comedian

[[38:14]] The difference between the comedy industry and the comedy circuit

If you would like to know more about Marcel Lucont, you can reach him on his Linktree at linktr.ee/marcellucont or if you want to find out more about Alexis, you can reach him on his Linktree at linktr.ee/alexisdubus.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

Todays guest is the magnificent, Dave Bibby, he is a versatile, award-winning comic talent. As an actor he has appeared in comedies for Channel 4, Netflix and Comedy Central. This year he managed to win the Amused moose comedy award on a very limited budget and resources. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:521]] Why the London circuit is shit

[[06:101]] How gigging in different parts of the UK helped his Edinburgh show

[[08:011]] Is Edinburgh cliquey

[[14:061]] Being very specific with your show to avoid disappointing people

[[35:161]] How he created an award winning show through deadlines

[[41:301]] How he created a great show with limited resources

[[51:251]] Winning the Amused moose comedy award

[[55:261]] Every dickhead having an opinion

[[58:131]] Hearing bad advice

[[59:441]] A good indicator of a good comedian

[[65:541]] What he has learnt from the worst and best comedy performances he has seen. in Edinburgh

If you would like to know more about Dave Bibby, you can reach him on his website at https://davebibby.com/.

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Todays guest is the magnificent, Liam “Lemon” McCdonald , He is the owner of the Lemon Stand Comedy Club, Singapores biggest full-time comedy club . Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:14]] The Singaporean and Malaysian comedy scenes

[[11:49]] Having to shutdown a show 

[[21:56]] How he has built a successful comedy club

[[25:09]] Jonathan Atherton on Singapore

[[33:22]] Using bad comedy club reviews

[[37:50]] How important customer service is to a comedy club

[[56:23]] His favourite bit in comedy

[[66:47]] How you will never be prepared for everything

If you would like to know more about Liam and the Lemon stand comedy club, you can go to their website at https://www.thelemonstand.sg/.

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Todays guest is the magnificent,Barnaby King , He is an internationally recognised clown practitioner with who bridges the worlds of live performance, clown coaching, and academic research. He is also the CEO of Clown Spirit, an organisation dedicated to bringing more clowns into the world and one of the biggest online resources of clown in the world. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[10:10]] How Barnaby stumbled into clown

[[16:29]] The different types of clown

[[29:04]] What is clowning

[[45:20]] How Viggo Venn beat gong shows

[[57:36]] How clowning differs depending on the country and culture

[[63:03]] The damage IT has caused the clown community

[[68:48]] The creative process of German clown Gardi Hutter

[[71:29]] Never knowing what will happen with each interview

[[79:23]] Not being afraid to fail

If you would like to know more about Barnaby and learn more about clowning, you can join the Clown spirit mailing List at https://www.clown-spirit.com/, go on the Clown spirit website at go.clown-spirit.com, subscribe to the Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@clownspirit, watch online masterclasses with the best clowns in the business at https://go.clown-spirit.com/clownx or you can purchase a course at https://go.clown-spirit.com/C4L.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #clowning #clownpodcast

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

Todays guest is the magnificent Scott Kingston, a comedian and father who has been going for 5 years on the London comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[25:13]] Having a family and doing comedy

[[30:41]] What are the signs you’ve done well from family and friends

[[38:33]] People being fascinated by those do comedy

[[44:11]] Performing at a mad improv comedy night

[[48:16]] Mad experience at Up the creek

[[52:45]] Meeting Reginald d hunter

[[55:13]] The biggest dickheads in comedy

[[64:00]] What he has learnt recently through watching comedians storm and bomb

If you would like to know more about Scott, you can follow him on Instagram at ScottJBennett88, Twitter at @ScottKingston88, or you can listen to his rearprojectionpod on this link here: https://shorturl.at/wHMY7.

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Todays guest is the magnificent, indemnifying Kris Davies, a comedian and comedy promoter based in South Wales. He has been writing and performing stand-up comedy for over 6 years, supported Nish Kumar, Harriet Kemsley and Bobby Mair and performed all over the UK including Cardiff and Birmingham Glee Clubs. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:17]] Doing comedy in Welsh and being a youth worker

[[05:02]] An Englishman getting into trouble in Wales

[[06:48]] Swansea and Cardiff beef

[[13:38]] The cost of being different and what you need to survive as a consequence

[[36:22]] Making jokes accessible

[[40:31]] Each part of Wales has a different style of humour

[[46:57]] The funniest gig he did

[[48:34]] Comedy is such a fun place

[[52:22]] Why you should do comedy

If you would like to know more about Kris, you can reach him on laugheasycomedy@outlook.com, his Facebook page at kris81comedy and the laugheasy comedy club website through this link here:https://shorturl.at/avADP.

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You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

In this episode, we chat to Namit Jain. He is a full-time comedian and comedy club owner in Bangalore, India, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[15:14]] Comedy clubs being a new thing in Bangalore

[[23:04]] How he fell into running comedy clubs

[[42:12]] Interesting moments in comedy

[[48:29]] Defining what success is

If you would like to know more on Just BLR comedy club you can follow their Instagram at Justblr comedyclub or you can drop Namit Jain a message on Instagram at nightclubcomic.

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You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

In this episode, we chat to Wilson Milton . A comedian who has been going to 12 years, he is a comic who is famous for coming across as a cheeky chappie, but it doesn't take long to realise that Wilson has a lot more strings to his bow. A mixture of sharp observations, pinpoint accents and curveball one liners that suit all types of audience's. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:52]] Why I love bad gigs

[[10:49]] I don’t know what to do when I storm a gig

[[12:02]] Are all comedians broken

[[19:07]] Why I love working class comedy gigs

[[32:13]] Why people get heckled

[[38:18]] How learning to be myself made me a great comic

[[46:13]] Restoring a gig after bombing

If you would like to know more on Wilson Milton, you can go on his website at https://www.wilsonthecomedian.com/ , Facebook at wilsoncomedian and Instagram at wilsonsjokes.

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You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

In this episode, we chat to Alvin Liu . A comedian who has moved from the English speaking comedy scene in Shanghai to London. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:23]] English vs Chinese food

[[08:01]] How comedy is different in UK to China

[[25:31]] Old people are similar to average Chinese audience

[[26:39]] Don’t do an hour if your not funny in five minutes

[[45:22]] What I would tell to my younger self

If you would like to know more on Alvin Liu you can reach him on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@AlvinLiuComedy/ and Instagram at alvincomedy.

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You can also follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E. #comedypodcast #podcast #standup #standupcomedy

In this episode, we chat to Donald Mackerel . A comedian who performs as three characters and runs 4 comedy nights, whilst having a very secret but great full-time job. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:42]] The cost of being a professional comedian

[[14:15]] Playing three different acts

[[24:10]] Paying comedians Shampoo

[[29:15]] Comedy is happening in the Midlands and the North

[[40:12]] Maddest thing I have encountered in work

[[41:21]] Maddest thing to happen at a comedy gig

[[48:01]] Why you shouldn’t do every gig

[[55:51]] Everyone has an opinion and who you should seek advice from

[[62:00]] How friends and family let you know you’ve bombed

[[77:42]] Stop trying to drag other people down one of the worst things in comedy

[[84:24]] My interesting experience on Britains got talent

If you would like to know more on Donald Mackerel, you can reach him on his comedy club Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/kungfupugcomedy, Donald Mackerel Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/donaldmackerel and Mr Badger at https://www.facebook.com/officialmrbadger.

If you are interested in Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

You can also follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E. #comedypodcast #podcast #standup #standupcomedy

In this episode we chat to James Alderson . James is a professional comedian and a well-known comedy promoter of one of the best comedy club chains in the South Coast of England. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[11:02]] Why every promoter wants what Hotwater have

[[15:16]] Why James runs monthly shows

[[26:42]] The annoying thing about being a comedian

[[36:05]] The golden point of any comedy evening

[[46:23]] What eats comics alive

[[68:44]] Flyering in takeaways and guirella marketing

[[76:44]] Getting a strange 1 star review and not giving people an excuse not to come.

If you would like to know more on James Alderson, you can reach him on his website at https://www.jamesalderson.net/, if you want to come to one of shows and by a ticket you can go on the Stitches comedy club website at https://www.stitches.fun/.

If you are interested in Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

You can also follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E. #comedypodcast #podcast #standup #standupcomedy

[[04:46]] How he got into Ecole Gaulier

[[21:22]] Words of wisdom from my dad

[[25:02]] How some people fit in and some people don’t 

[[39:00]] Philippe allows you to find your own way

[[68:00]] Working on inspiring projects through clowning

If you would like to know more on Mark Curtis you can reach him in a pub in Ipswich or you can drop him a line at https://www.smallnose.co.uk/.

If you are interested in Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

You can also follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

[[04:26]] My experience with Philippe Gaulier

[[05:36]] How Spymonkey started

[[14:59]] Clowns always trying to be good but are always bad

[[15:54]] The challenge of recreating clown material

[[19:42]] Is there a difference between clowning and standup

[[32:39]] Being a teacher, director and student and how they help you as a clown

[[47:23]] Good clown performances are a mix of improv, rehearsals and games, where you question where it is in the moment.

[[50:00]] Who he loves as clowns

[[59:28]] The problem with repeating clown routines you lose the pleasure

If you would like to know more on Aitor, you can reach him on Twitter at aitorbasba, Instagram at aitorbasauri and on the Spymonkey website at https://www.spymonkey.co.uk/.

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[[01:23]] What is stoicism?

[[06:25]] The practicality of stoicism 

[[08:38]] Have I come across a stoic master

[[10:20]] How I apply stoicism to my life

[[15:59]] Comedians are not depressed

[[27:47]] Getting offended on someones behalf

[[32:51]] Finding your audience

[[36:43]] The Darwin comedy scene

[[44:15]] How has comedy shaped him as a person

[[46:07]] How having too many comedians will change the industry

If you would like to know more on Michael, you can reach him on his website at https://www.michaelconnellcomedian.com/, you can also reach him on most social media platforms at michaelconnellcomedian. He is also has a famous stoic comedy special here, that you can watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPeavDDlJpM&t=559s. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[06:10]] How I became a sign language interpreter

[[35:00]] How to accept your weaknesses and attack your weaknesses

[[37:45]] Finding your first grey hair

[[40:31]] Do kids change you

[[52:07]] Being a lover of people

[[60:00]]Being a parent and the biggest lesson I have learnt in life

[[65:05]] The maddest end to a comedy podcast

If you would like to know more on Siobhan Dodd, you can reach her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at unclesiobhan. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[05:12]] How he invented the balloon swallow

[[12:27]] Can jokes be stolen or does it depend on your personality

[[20:28]] The benefits of being famous on gogglebox 

[[23:27]] The big comedy clubs

[[29:11]] Open spot comedy circuit

[[31:38 ]]Comedy competitions 

[[34:51]] Being a photographer for comics

[[47:35]] The state of the comedy industry as a whole

 If you would like to know more on Steve Best you can reach him on his website at https://www.stevebest.com/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[06:18]] How Munawar Faruqui got famous as a comedian by getting arrested

[[18:33]] Doing comedy in Bengali, Hindi and English

[[32:23]] How Comedy clubs do not pay a dime

[[35:02]] How to pay to get into a big comedy club

[[45:31]] His maddest experience

[[47:35]] Advice to give other comics

If you would like to know more on Nasif Akhtar, you can reach him on Facebook at nasifakhtarbengali/, Linkedin at nasif-akhtar-0b94a4a6, Instagram at nasif-akhtar-0b94a4a6 and Youtube at NasifAkhtarBengali. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[02:11]] The deadly six sins

[[04:46]] The truth about people

[[08:14]] When I stopped wrestling

[[11:17]] What comedy is all about

[[20:45]] The benefits of being a former homeless man

[[24:06]] Its the same sh*t across all performing arts

[[34:11]] What meal describes the entertainers journey

If you would like to know more on Uncle Frank you can reach him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/realizzyhigh. Also, if you can Frank is running an event to support the widow of a great friend of his, Donald Wheaton,who died through a tragic accident, details to attend his event are on here: https://bit.ly/3M4RGxI. Also, you can donate here:https://bit.ly/3M6LxRt.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[03:03]] Being an arty party and comedian, where we all Marxists

[[05:06]] Being in the urban and mainstream comedy circuit

[[06:30]] Bumping into famous people

[[29:40]] The civil war between races in the UK

[[34:56]] The stupid thing about fighting people in your race

[[40:00]] Horror story at a recent comedy gig

[[43:13]] Madness at a gig for variety d

[[46:11]] Dodgey promoters trying to hit on her

If you would like to know more about Variety, you can reach her on all social media platforms at Variety D Comedian.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[05:08]] How he became a beatboxer

[[06:11]] How he got started in comedy in Korea

[[10:12]] How he didn’t know what a Wetherspoons is

[[12:19]] is Korean humour similar to Western humour

[[15:24]] What do you make of comedians blaming the audience don’t give up when you bomb

[[19:46]] Reverse colonisation between Japan and Korea

[[32:10]] The problem with diversity

If you would like to know more about Sang, you can reach him on all social media platforms at thesangshow.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[03:43]] Where comedy started

[[05:32]] Getting the balance of putting the hard yards in and not letting it ruin your mental health

[[13:14]] The big problem with open mic gigs

[[24:18]] Little nuggets on the comedy cellar

[[28:06]] Maddest thing he has seen in the comedy cellar

[[29:09]] What New York comics don’t want to see

[[34:25]] The one thing he may have changed in his comedy journey

If you would like to know more about Matt, you can watch his latest special on this link here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ak5CQSVVvI and you can also join Matts comedy substack here:https://funnyhow.substack.com/ .If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

She is known for her frank, fast, feisty, sharp and engaging – honest humour with attitude! She works as a stand up comedian and compere all around the UK and abroad and even gigs in German!. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:56]] How she got started in comedy

[[05:33]] How the same reason someone doesn't like you is the very reason someone else loves you

[[11:52]] The audience give you permission on what you can’t or can say

[[14:13]] The problems with mcing too much

[[19:38]] How having experience in acting, comedy and comedy club promoter shaped her

[[29:26]] Finding your voice

[[35:00]] How did running an all-female comedy show changed her approach to comedy

[[37:32]] When acts think they are bigger than a gig

If you would like to know more about Maureen, you can reach her on her website at https://www.maureenyounger.com/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[05:01]] A great thing about doing comedy in English

[[07:33]] Doing comedy in Spanish and English

[[10:19]] How Martins background influenced his standup

[[16:48]] How the Mexican comedy scene is structured

[[23:26]] Is it dangerous to perform comedy in Mexico

[[57:00]] What he would like to see less of in comedy

If you would like to know more about Martin, you can reach him on all the main social media platforms at mintonarel. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[11:25]] Difference between Phillipe Gaulier and Jacques Lecoq

[[22:32]] How defending your ego takes you away from your clown

[[27:31]] How being a clown is making a career out of being embarrassed, which is something, not everyone is capable of doing.

[[37:01]] Is Philippe Gaulier an arsewhole

[[40:45]] The difference between stand up and clown

If you would like to know more about Rene Bazinet, go and drop him a message on Facebook. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[01:38]] How I became a comic and got banned

[[06:32]] Luxembourg comedy scene

[[12:22]] The blood sausage and jew with beans

[[14:02]] Being a booker and comedian because it stops me from jerking off

[[19:26]] How comedy is the last Bastian of free speech

[[41:44]] The most important thing for an artist

If you would like to know more about Carlitos, you can find out more on his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LLOL.LuxembourgLaughingOutLoud and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/llol_standup_comedy. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[01:28]] Third-hand advice received from Scott Bennett

[[03:40]] Being a vegan in the past

[[18:39]] Horrible hosts

[[27:18]] The Brighton comedy scene

[[37:47]] Stereotypes of Brighton

[[43:48]] Most writers live a boring life

[[47:47]] People are kind, but won’t tell you what your bad at 

[[50:56]] How comedy has made him a better conversationalist

If you would like to know more about Dave, you can find out more on him on website at https://www.davewilder.co.uk/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.  

[[04:03]] Coming back into comedy, how it has changed since he started as a double act

[[10:07]] Pet peeves in comedy clubs

[[12:46]] How does being good with tech helped with comedy gigs

[[14:34]] Comedy snobbery

[[17:09]] The surprising truth of Jerry Sadowitz

[[26:58]] The different between comedy and other performing arts about stealing material

If you would like to know more about Stuart, you can find out more on him on website at https://laughingchili.co.uk/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[07:32]] Being in Scots squad and being a comedian

[[15:09]] The different types of humour in various parts of Scotland

[[28:09]] Certain promoters and comedians, who upon seeing, guarantee a bomb

[[42:34]] The one thing we should change in comedy

If you would like to know more about Darren, you can find out more on him on his podcast, Straight white whale here:https://apple.co/3D81aCV. Or if you would like to follow him social media, you can reach him on Instagram at dardoconnell/ and Twitter at @DarrenConnell87. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

[[07:40]] Bristol stereotypes and drugs

[[14:56]] What are hidden Bristol gems

[[22:46]] Bristol humour and banter

[[25:17]] A weird instance with a touchy audience member

[[27:04]] How Will Smith changed comedy

[[30:34]] Running comedy gong shows

[[38:42]] Performing in comedy and theatre

[[41:56]] One thing I would change about comedy

If you would like to know more about Dani, you can find out more on her great website:https://www.danijohnscomedy.com/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

As a live act, he has worked in the USA, Sweden, France, Ireland, Holland, The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Dubai, Oman, and The Falklands as well as on the British circuit. His absurdist physical humour led Ben Elton to write a role for him in his 2000 movie Maybe Babe, as Dave The Comedian, aka Mrs. Furblob. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[30:13]] The various comedy and clown personas, what are the problems with comedy teachers

[[37:57]] We are all idiots groping around in the dark

[[56:08]] Who has remained grounded despite their huge success and how being a parent makes you more understanding

[[58:40]] How people can live with failure but can't live with success

If you would like to know more about Dave Thompson, you can read his book, the sex life of a comedian here for the paperback version:https://amzn.to/3WFzIEj and here for the Kindle version:https://amzn.to/3CeZ8R7. You can also learn physical comedy from dave here:https://bit.ly/3i4tIWG and writing stand up workshop here:https://bit.ly/3IlPkc1. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[01:30]] How comedy shows are great first dates

[[11:00]] How the club is on the bucket list for many comics seeing comedians grow is a big passion of mine

[[21:37]] What separates comedy works

[[35:51]] Surround yourself with those that are doing what you want to do, but better

[[57:36]] Who are future stars we should look out for

If you would like to know more about Wende, you can reach her on the Comedy works website at https://www.comedyworks.com/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[04:08]] People using the race card 

[[08:58]] Mcing my own gig 

[[18:59]] If your bombing, please get off the stage

If you would like to know more about Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

Her recent career highlights include acting as a selection advisor for Nesta’s government-backed Future News Fund and creating the Standup For Journalism comedy training and performance night, offering journalists a new way to talk about the public interest. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:52]] How she started comedy

[[29:30]] We are more depressed than we have ever been

[[40:26]] The annoying about writing articles that matter

[[45:03]] How she created standup for journalism

[[53:27]] How journalism and comedy can be similar

To find out more about Kirsty Styles, you can go on his website at https://kirstystyles.com/ or you can reach her on Linkedin here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstystyles/.

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[[00:00]] Comedy De Latte

[[07:42]] What is the role of a student and teacher relationship

[[09:10]] What he looks for in students

[[15:44]] Where Matteo found his passion for theatre

[[39:41]] What makes Joey Diaz funny and how the theatre school can make you more aware of what you do

To find out more about Matteo Destro, you can go on his website at https://www.matteodestro.com/, if you would like to find out more about Atelier mask movement theatre you can go on https://www.ateliermatteodestro.com/.

If you enjoyed the episode, you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

As an actor he has most recently achieved online viral success with multiple roles in Channel 4’s satirical comedy sketch show The B@IT (52.5 million views). Whilst, as a director his latest short film ANGEL FALLS (2020) was screened at over 20 international film festivals. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:18]] How I got into film, screenwriting and directing

[[04:33]] What it was like being a director and actor in the same project 

[[18:00]] Why comedic actors can succeed in a variety of different roles

[[38:43] What is more important writing or acting for a good film

[[43:32]] How do you rein your ego

If you would like to know more about Tom, you can reach him on his Linktree here:https://linktr.ee/sirtomlincoln or you can reach him on Instagram at sirtomlincoln.

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[[06:32]] How he develops material

[[08:58]] Why he loves Mcing

[[11:27]] Why he loves pie and mash

[[16:39]] How his background shaped his comedy

[[23:48]] How he dealt with losing a parent

[[44:41]] Explaining autism to outsiders

[[50:14]] How the comedy circuit could be changed for the better 

If you would like to know more about Mark, you can reach him on Instagram at marknicholas9690, Facebook at marknicholasstandupcomedian or twitter at mnicholascomic. Also, if you would like to know more about his comedy club you can reach Laughable on Instagram at laughable1990 and Twitter at laughable9690. If you enjoyed the episode, you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[03:45]] How to get ahead

[[11:47]] Is TV suited to a certain type of comedy?

[[25:45]] How context is key to deciding if something is offensive

[[37:53]] Why virtue signalling is occasionally used as bullying

[[41:24]] Andrew Tate and Patrice O'neil

If you would like to know more about Jonesy, you can reach him on Instagram at funnyjones, comedians react on Youtube and his amazing podcast, Weird AF News here:https://apple.co/3G57Ynp. . If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[02:14]] How Peta started her journey and concert pianist Victor Borge

[[06:03]] Having a buffet of performance teachers and how they shaped me

[[09:02]] Creating dark clown

[[16:07]] How stand up and clowning can be similar

[[20:02]] Teaching dark clown

[[26:00]] What makes dark clown standout

[[30:00]] How a lot of dark clown scenarios are set in an imaginary torture realm

If you would like to know more about Peta Lily, you can reach her website at https://www.petalily.com/ , Also, if you what to find out about her drag, alter ego, Parker Dee on Instagram and Facebook at parkerdeeking  and YouTube on this link here:https://bit.ly/3Wdwyb6. If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[03:07]] How I started my comedy journey

[[09:28]] What not to do when running a comedy club

[[22:34]] The mistake I made running a podcast

If you would like to know more about Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[12:40]]How being a booker gives you power

[[15:55]]The common troupes I have seen in comedy scenes across the globe 

[[20:27]]What I don’t understand about other comedians 

[[28:37]]The Malaysian and Singapore rivalry 

[[35:00]]Whats it like working with the biggest names in comedy

[[37:16]]My opinion on the UK comedy scene

[[48:51]] Comedians being the outcast in schools 

[[62:01]]Why I love zoom comedy

If you would like to know more about Sammy See, you can reach him on his Willow link at https://wlo.link/@mrsamsee . If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[01:41]] How I became a clown and improviser

[[11:57]] Working with different performers

[[14:45]] Don’t get bogged down in one group

[[17:26]] Being in Edinburgh and dealing with its madness

[[21:53]] Follow the fear to progress in your life

[[24:43]] Stumbling across clown

[[30:44]] If there is one thing that you would take for performing arts in Poland?

If you would like to know more about Piotr, you can reach him on his Facebook at https://bit.ly/3EuLVpd and Instagram at https://bit.ly/3RODmbZ. If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[03:18]] How being taken the piss out of led to me being a comic

[[05:02]] How a lot of comedy comes from pain 

[[11:43]] How Glasgow and Edinburgh hate each other

[[18:03]] How people from different places banter and engage

[[19:41]] Comedians are a lot like high school children

[[22:08]] Comedy vs music

[[29:22]] Is the reason for offence people not going through enough hard knocks

[[41:17]] At what point do we forgive and forget

If you would like to know more about Peter, you can reach him on Facebook at peterwoodcomedy, Twitter at @pwcomedian and Tiktok at scottishlion. If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[01:21]] How I came up with my name

[[02:25]] British audiences are more rowdy than the Danes

[[06:20]] How Geo got into comedy

[[10:42]] What is the difference between the UK and Denmark

[[19:02]] How long it took for me to make it in comedy

[[25:04]] Having cancer and how it affected Geos comedy

[[31:42]] The annoying thing that people who haven’t had cancer don’t get

[[36:42]] How people changed when I made it in comedy

If you would like to know more about Geo, you can reach him on his website at  geocomedy.dk, Youtube at https://bit.ly/3BNqvk8 and Facebook at https://bit.ly/3UGhRwz. If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[01:59]] How I started the Leicester comedy festival

[[08:58]] When it became my main job

[[11:52]] How much time does it take to build the festival

[[14:23]] Setting up a festival is all about experimenting and failing 

[[21:26]] The worst thing about other festivals 

[[26:52]] The worst thing about being a comedian before social media

[[29:36]] Why I love festivals 

[[33:31]] Working hard or smart?

[[42:31]] Comedy is like different tastes in music

[[43:50]] How to make a living from the creative arts

[[50:42]] The wrong and correct way to contact people

If you would like to know more about the Leicester comedy festival, you can go on https://comedy-festival.co.uk/. If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

03:36 Being fluent in Dutch an English

10:17 A racist holiday

11:28 Very hard to shock dutch audiences

13:41 Why the dutch speak English so well

21:54 English vs Dutch speaking comedy scenes

24:07 The worst thing when doing comedy in a foreign language

27:38 What to do if your starting out in the Amsterdam comedy scene

30:03 Working on so many things, work smarter not harder

43:35 How much of standup represents life

If you would like to know more about Tim, you can reach him on his website at the comedy embassy, here is the link:https://www.comedyembassy.com/. If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[00:00] Intro

[01:02] Popular German saying, "Give the monkeys their sugar."

[05:25] The difficulties of doing comedy in another language

[13:02] His overall comedy journey

[18:54] When is the time to leave your dream 

[23;40]How comedy is focused on marketability

If you would like to know more about James, here are links to his latest works:https://stiffupperquip.substack.com/ and https://www.amazon.co.uk/Midlands-James-Harris/dp/B0B38CX11P. If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[04:55] When Jongleurs was king of the jungle

[06:28] Being from a family of jokers

[09:32] The black and mainstream comedy circuit

[21:11] How to deal with your first bomb

[29:05] Be great at what you do, don't make excuses for bombing in comedy rooms

[51:03] You have to earn your stripes in comedy and continue smashing to progress

[55:23] Maddest moments on stage

[59:03] Stop focusing on the audience members that ain't laughing

If you would like to know more about Mr Cee, you can follow him on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at mrceecomedian or contact Harvinson Jenkins at EnterTRAINmentS@yahoo.co.uk. If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

Whats more, he can be described as a comedy traveller, he has performed in Germany, Spain, Ireland, Hungary, Poland, France, Denmark and Norway. He has also frequented Southeast Asia doing shows in Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong and The Philippines. He is an overview of what we discussed:

[02:25] How Spiderman influenced me to do comedy

[10:01] How to avoid making comedy therapy

[12:26] How the circuit used to be

[18:48] Why London comedy circuit is sh•t

[26:24] How I became a comedy teacher what teaching and doing comedy taught me

[37:30] Adjusting to different comedy scenes

[46:48] How I set up shaggers

If you would like to know more about Nik Coppin, you can find out about him and his projects on his website at https://www.nikcoppin.com/ or you can watch his Edinburgh show at https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/nik-coppin-shark.

If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[07:18] How Kuan moved from Taiwan to the UK

[12:20] Are accountants boring and whether it affected his comedy?

[16:10] How he became a comedian

[22:47] How Asian kids are like trophies

[45:16] How British people are not honest with themselves, they like to think they are the least racist people , but the truth is it isn't

[50:00] Double standards within minority groups

[54:17] What has comedy given him, what is the main purpose of comedy

[60:00] How to manage your mental health and emotions

If you would like to know more about Kuan-Wen, you can find out about him and his projects on his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/kuanwenhuang.

If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[02:48] What lead to the creation of the "Lovely boys."

[15:23] The migration of changing from musicians to comics

[16:43] Their reasons for coming to study with Philippe Gaulier

[20:53] What the Lovely boys overall experience of Philippe Gaulier was like

[27:10] How the Gaulier experience changed them?

[33:38] The benefits of being a double act

[39.20] Who their heroes are

[43:32] The problem with Edinburgh

[55:13] Their most shocking experience in comedy

If you would like to know more about The Lovelyboys, you can reach them on Facebook and Instagram at thelovelyboyscomedy or you can come watch them in Edinburgh here:https://edinburgh.justthetonic.com/event/88:2870/.

If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[01:31]How I came up with the name Tom Fox FBI 

[08:29] What made me a clown and performer

[13:00] How I started Lamphouse theatre

[17:19] How I started in Gaulier

[25:52] My experience of working with different people in Gaulier

[33:59] What are the challenges of running a theatre company

[50:35] The problem with the Edinburgh Fringe

If you would like to know more about Tom Fox, you can follow Lamphouse theatre at https://www.lamphousetheatre.co.uk/, or you can watch Tom at this years Edinburgh Fringe. He is producing his tantalising show, "War of the worlds" (On a Budget) at the Haldane Theatre. Full details are here:https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/war-of-the-worlds-on-a-budget.

If you enjoyed the episode you can help support the podcast by donating to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[10:48] How I adjusted to the owner of Yuk Yuks hating me

[20:00] How I started touring

[23:16] The problem with viral comedians and people doing spots they aren't ready for

[37:05] What is a comedy superpower

[43:55] My advice for crowd work

[47:24] How I prepare for my shows

[57:13]The truth about comedy 

If you would like to know more about Jeff Leeson you can reach him on his website at https://jeffleesoncomedy.com/. If you enjoyed the episode you can , help support the podcast by donating to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[06:33] Beating the king gong show at the Comedy store on your first gig

[20:05] The thing that is annoying about comedy

[28:25] Dealing with an audience that don’t like you

[37:54] Mcing different crowds

[42:03] Best bit of mcing I've seen

[45:14] What makes the best comedians successful

[49:09] Stop spending time making excuses for bombing at gigs, instead spend time on how your going to fix it quotes

[63:32] People need to stop talking about things they know nothing about

[72:12] Being proud of something you have no control over

[74:53] What food describes comedy and comedians

If you would like to know more about Luca Capani, you can reach him on his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/LucaCupani. If you enjoyed the episode you can , help support the podcast by donating to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[02:19]] How I became a comedian from being a busker

[[04:50]] Why I became a street performer

[[10.00]] Winning the crowd over

[[13:32]] Canadiens are stealing our jobs and why there is no money in Canada

[[18:08]] Britain vs Canada

[[22:58]] Are you a writer or performer

[[27:07]] Entertainment is filled with fucked up people

If you would like to know more about Quinn, you can listen to him on his podcast at https://apple.co/3rsFCv5 or you can reach him on all social media platforms at quinncomedian . If you enjoyed the episode you can , help support the podcast by donating to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[05:46]] A lot of comedy is about marketing

[[07:35]] How I got started in comedy

[[09:51]] Finding my style

[[14:09]] Is mcing linked to musical comedy

[[16:29]] The best thing about being a promoter

[[21:19]] Getting good outside of London

[[22:18]] How I became a bang average MC

[[27:37]] What setting up a gig does for you

[[28:03]] Dealing with hecklers

If you would like to know more about Stevie Gray, you can follow him on Facebook at StevieGrayComedian . If you enjoyed the episode you can , help support the podcast by donating to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[01:30]] Men buying drinks

[[8:30]] Why I had to do comedy

[[10:00]] My first bomb

[[23:35]] Comedy is a universal language

[[27:52]] You have to speak Malay to get on TV

[[45:46]] Does comedy get you laid

[[50:42]] What Malaysian dish describes a comedian

If you would like to know more about Kavin, you can reach him on his website at https://www.kavinjay.com/. If you enjoyed the episode you can follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, also please help support the podcast by donating to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. 

[[3:12]] Is Insecurity required to be successful in comedy?

[[8:23]] How I developed joke writing methods?

[[9:16]] How the serious guide to joke writing has been received?

[[11:56]] Why I left standup

[[19:20]] What separated the best comics

[[25:16]] How comedians who don’t have jokes are hilarious

[[38:53]] Worst thing to do with joke writing

If you would like to know more about Sally Holloway, you can buy her book on building your own hrt https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grow-Your-Own-HRT-hormone-rich/dp/1844097374 and her famous book, The serious guide to joke writing https://www.amazon.co.uk/Serious-Guide-Joke-Writing-Something/dp/1907498370. If you would like to be informed more on Marvin McCarthy and what he is doing,you can reach him on https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, or drop a message on info@instant-laughs.com. Also, if you like this episode, please subscribe and donate to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. 

01:13 Australian food, pie floater mixed with Adelaide people not being filled with convicts, bangers and mush tiktok

04:59 Starting in comedy with Hannah Gatsby and Bec Hill

13:03 Being a struggling comic and what not to do 

15:00 The first people to listen in to what you do is your enemies

You may have a goal for five years, some you may reach, you may reach all, but in some instances you may not meet any and end up in a different place.

[[16:00]] I think your not good, so you should also think your shit

[[17:33]] How the Australian scene works

[[24:01]] The strengths of each Aussie cities comedy scene

[[25:24]] Doing street performing and comedy

[[46:32]] My big moment in clown

[[48:17]] Being a nob on stage

[[52:55]] Biggest BS quote in comedy

If you would like to know more about Chris Knight, you can reach him on http://www.chrisknightcomedy.com/, if you would like to be informed more on Marvin McCarthy and what he is doing,you can reach him on https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, or drop a message on info@instant-laughs.com. Also, if you like this episode, please subscribe and donate to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. 

[[2:43]] How writing led her to comedy

[[10:46]] How standup is misunderstood

[[12:23]] What led to her hating standup

[[16:39]] The biggest question to ask yourself in comedy

[[17:24]] The difference between those that make it and those that dont

[[58:22]] Difference between standup and script writing

[[87:24]] Finding your own creative progress.

If you would like to know more about Joanne Lau , you can reach her on Twitter at @joannelauwrites, contact the Soho agency on their website at https://thesohoagency.co.uk/, if you would like to be informed more on Marvin McCarthy and what he is doing,you can reach him on https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, or drop a message on info@instant-laughs.com. Also, if you like this episode, please subscribe and donate to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. 

[[06:55]] Starting standup at 14

[[12:01]] The work he has put in to get to where he is

[[23:01]] Figuring out what success means on your journey as a standup and going for it

[[26:37]] What makes New York a unique comedy scene

[[33:21]] Starting with Pete Davidson, the difference with comics that start in New York and those who started somewhere else

[[39:23]] How the scene has changed since he started

[[66:17]] The most fucked up thing in comedy behind the scenes

If you would like to know more about Neko White, you can get him on all main social media platforms at nekowhite93, whilst , if you would like to be informed more on Marvin McCarthy and what he is doing,you can reach him on https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, or drop a message on info@instant-laughs.com. Also, if you like this episode, please subscribe and donate to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. 

[[06:41]] Managing multiple roles In onlyfans, being a comedian and acting.

[[12:17]] Detoxing from multiple projects

[[14:01]] What you would never expect with Lauren

[[25:17]] Types of BS in acting, comedy, only fans, tiktok

[[31:01]] Being on the UFC 

[[33:29]] My experience in Playboy

[[36:54]] How I got started in Stand up 

[[42:17]] How I avoided the LA comedy jungle

If you would like to know more about Lauren Compton, you can find out more on her on Youtube, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube at iamlaurencompton, whilst if you would like to be informed more on Marvin McCarthy and what he is doing,you can reach him on https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, or drop a message on info@instant-laughs.com or you can donate to the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise.