8 Podcast Episodes
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Comedy & Neuro-diversity with Michael Fabbri
The Invisible Gift
Episode Description: On this episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew is joined by comedian and writer Michael Fabbri. In the episode, Michael reveals the inside production secrets of your favourite comedy panel shows, Andrew and Michael discuss why dyslexics naturally become leaders, and Michael explains why his friend posted a dead cat through a letter box. Top Quotes:"Because of the barriers and the lack of opportunity dyslexics and neuro-diverse people have, they are forced to lead. They have to become leaders. They have to be in charge." - Michael"Kids who are dyslexic will always feel like crap in the current education system because that environment wasn't made for them." - AndrewAbout the Host:The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm. Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.About the Guest:Michael Fabbri is a comedian and writer who performed and produced the BBC radio series ‘The Dyslexicon’. Michael is an English stand-up comedian and writer based in Brighton and has been performing stand-up comedy since the early 2000s. Michael is a frequent contributor to panel television shows like Mock the Week & Stand UP for the Week - regularly submitting jokes aired to broadcast. In 2003 he reached the final of So You Think You're Funny on Channel 4. As well as performing all over the world, he has also performed in several solo shows at festivals such as the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Michael was nominated for Best Club Comic at 2012 Chortle Awards. Resources:https://twitter.com/michaelsfabbri?lang=enhttps://www.michaelfabbri.com/https://www.kitall.co.uk/https://www.onefineplay.com/
58mins
28 Oct 2021
Michael Fabbri
Jokes with Mark Simmons
Michael Fabbri! The excellent Michael Fabbri joins us!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
35mins
16 Sep 2021
Michael Fabbri: Episode 7
Get Yourself a Proper Job
This episode of Get Yourself a Proper Job I talk to Michael Fabbri. Michael has been a stand up for over 15 years and tours the country as a top club comedian. Here we talk about being funny at school and the consequences of that, how school shapes you and how his dyslexia has affected the way the thinks creatively (or not). We also talk about how he didn't have a clue how to break into the business and the focus that is need to make it your living. We also chat about the civil service jobs we've both done to make ends meet and how bad has been held up by his bad decisions. Additionally there is a delightful interruption from Michael's daughter about Narwhals, which is the podcast highlight. Michael Fabbri made his mark on the UK circuit by appearing on Channel 4‘s ‘So you think your Funny competition’. And has a superb reputation on the comedy circuit. He regularly performs at major comedy clubs throughout the UK and all over the world. Michael has supported some of the biggest name in comedy including Micky Flanagan, Lucy Porter & Stephen K Amos. He is also an active writer for TV & Radio show. Fabbri manages to effortlessly slip between some harsh, controversial topics to light-hearted silliness to make for a refreshingly eclectic and brilliantly funny act, which has taken him to the Edinburgh Festival and beyond.
59mins
27 Oct 2020
S4 Ep2: Bonus Episode 2 with Michael Fabbri
This Thing On?
We're back with bonus episode 2, where we are joined by our good friend and superb comedian Michael Fabbri. Tune in as we chat early starts, doping in sport, E.T. and play feature 'Plot's that about?'
57mins
6 Nov 2019
Joke Fight Club - Episode 23 With Stephen Grant, Michael Fabbri, Maff Brown and Robyn Perkins
Maff's Joke Fight Club
Joke Fight Club - Episode 23 With Stephen Grant, Michael Fabbri, Maff Brown and Robyn Perkins by Maff's Joke Fight Club
28mins
25 Jul 2016
S1 Ep7: Ep.7 with Michael Fabbri
This Thing On?
In this episode we have a chat with one of our favourite comics and play all our usual fun features
1hr 3mins
21 Jun 2016
Episode 31 - Gordon Southern, Michael Fabbri and Joe Wells
Ray Peacock
This week Ray spoke to comedians Gordon Southern, Michael Fabbri and Joe Wells. He was also joined in the studio by Barry Dodds, and, in the latest instalment of the soon to be hit feature What The Butler Saw, got assistant producer Andy Butler’s review of ‘A Serbian Film’.
2hr 16mins
24 Aug 2015
Michael Fabbri (& Adam Bloom) (a Coffee with…)
Interviews with Comedians
An interview over coffee with the excellent comedian Michael Fabbri (& a sleepy Adam Bloom...). Visit us at interviewswithcomedians.com and follow us on twitter at twitter.com/mattandben0
23mins
8 Apr 2013