Bethany Black makes a powerfully funny connection with her fanbase, and has been wielding it to great effect over the course of her heavily-shielded pandemic experience.We explore the effect on her work of her concurrent diagnoses with autism, ADHD and agoraphobia, and discuss how her fanbase consists of people just like her, rather than the cool kids she was trying to impress.We also cover painting her herself into a corner with stand-up; how some promoters book to their own taste without realising; not being famous enough for The Chase; and what she’s already anticipating tolerating in her sixties…No extras for this episode but you can still hit www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for all the extras from every episode that has them, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster!Follow Bethany Black:Follow @beffernieblackFollow her and subscribe to: http://twitch.tv/beffernieblackBuy her stand-up special: http://gofasterstripe.com/unwinnable Tip her through http://ko-fi.com/bethanyblackEverything Stu's up to:Stu’s “Virtual Office Party” is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties, sales conferences, motivational and wellbeing events.“It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!”- Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM)The games and interactive element were hilarious and extremely well executed! 10/10 from us, you created a real buzz in our business, thank you." - Ben Gott, (SVP at Merkle)For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.ukStu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic.“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bethany Black makes a powerfully funny connection with her fanbase, and has been wielding it to great effect over the course of her heavily-shielded pandemic experience. We explore the effect on her work of her concurrent diagnoses with autism, ADHD and agoraphobia, and discuss how her fanbase consists of people just like her, rather than the cool kids she was trying to impress. We also cover painting her herself into a corner with stand-up; how some promoters book to their own taste without realising; not being famous enough for The Chase; and what she’s already anticipating tolerating in her sixties… No extras for this episode but you can still hit <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for all the extras from every episode that has them, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster! Follow Bethany Black: Follow @beffernieblackFollow her and subscribe to: <a href="http://twitch.tv/beffernieblack" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitch.tv/beffernieblack</a>Buy her stand-up special: <a href="http://gofasterstripe.com/unwinnable" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://gofasterstripe.com/unwinnable</a> Tip her through <a href="http://ko-fi.com/bethanyblack" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://ko-fi.com/bethanyblack</a> Everything Stu's up to: Stu’s “Virtual Office Party” is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties, sales conferences, motivational and wellbeing events. “It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!”- Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM) The games and interactive element were hilarious and extremely well executed! 10/10 from us, you created a real buzz in our business, thank you." - Ben Gott, (SVP at Merkle) For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to <a href="http://www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic. “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a> This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Russell Kane

Energetic, elastic and totally committed to being “the toughest kid on the estate” when it comes to his ability to get laughs, Russell Kane has firm ideas about his precise place in the comedy firmament.We talk about the creative power of his exceptional on-stage energy; his surprising reaction to Stewart Lee’s material about him; his unerring ability to mind-map a topic and see the central idea immediately; and learn about the hour-long preview which he scripted in just eight words, moments before walking onstage…25 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes Russell’s incredible advice for comics considering performing live standup on YouTube, and thoughts on his possible over-commitment to showing one particular critic who was boss…The single confidant who suggested that his experiments with image were driving away his long-term audience…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster.Follow Russell on:@russell_kanewww.russellkane.co.ukAnd subscribe to his channel on YouTube, home of the “Kane-ing”Everything Stu's up to:Stu’s “Virtual Office Party” is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties, sales conferences, motivational and wellbeing events.“It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!”- Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM)The games and interactive element were hilarious and extremely well executed! 10/10 from us, you created a real buzz in our business, thank you." - Ben Gott, (SVP at Merkle)For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.ukStu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic.“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Energetic, elastic and totally committed to being “the toughest kid on the estate” when it comes to his ability to get laughs, Russell Kane has firm ideas about his precise place in the comedy firmament. We talk about the creative power of his exceptional on-stage energy; his surprising reaction to Stewart Lee’s material about him; his unerring ability to mind-map a topic and see the central idea immediately; and learn about the hour-long preview which he scripted in just eight words, moments before walking onstage… 25 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes Russell’s incredible advice for comics considering performing live standup on YouTube, and thoughts on his possible over-commitment to showing one particular critic who was boss… The single confidant who suggested that his experiments with image were driving away his long-term audience… Go to <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster. Follow Russell on: @russell_kane<a href="http://www.russellkane.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.russellkane.co.uk</a>And subscribe to his channel on YouTube, home of the “Kane-ing” Everything Stu's up to: Stu’s “Virtual Office Party” is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties, sales conferences, motivational and wellbeing events. “It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!”- Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM) The games and interactive element were hilarious and extremely well executed! 10/10 from us, you created a real buzz in our business, thank you." - Ben Gott, (SVP at Merkle) For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to <a href="http://www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic. “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a> This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Tom Neenan

Head writer for “The Mash Report”, show-runner for “Hello America” on Quibi, and profoundly nice man, Tom Neenan has a practised ease with pulling jokes out of thin air.  He’s also a comcompletist and one of the nicest people in the industry.We talk about his entry into the business as a recipient of the BBC writer’s bursary, how a position as staff-writer taught him to be super-productive, and how to mine ambiguity for a punchline.30 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes Tom on learning to make shows more personal; Stu and Tom get self-indulgent riffing on story and the Lubitsch touch with reference to Pixar and the MCU, and Tom shares some of his favourite joke-formats…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster.Tom NeenanFollow @tneenan for his very funny tweets and drawingFollow Tom’s Dr Who podcast @WheezingpodWe also mentioned some of his favourite instructional YouTubers; these include HBomberguy, Jenny Nicholson, Every Frame a Painting, Lessons From The Screenplay, Folded Ideas, and Lindsey Ellis.And here’s a link to the video about The Lubitsch touch Tom mentions in the extras:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxqt7UmN_bQEverything Stu's up to:Stu’s “Virtual Office Party” is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties, sales conferences, motivational and wellbeing events.“It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!”- Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM)The games and interactive element were hilarious and extremely well executed! 10/10 from us, you created a real buzz in our business, thank you." - Ben Gott, Practice Lead, Marketing Solutions EMEA, SVP at MerkleFor more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.ukStu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic.“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Head writer for “The Mash Report”, show-runner for “Hello America” on Quibi, and profoundly nice man, Tom Neenan has a practised ease with pulling jokes out of thin air.  He’s also a comcompletist and one of the nicest people in the industry. We talk about his entry into the business as a recipient of the BBC writer’s bursary, how a position as staff-writer taught him to be super-productive, and how to mine ambiguity for a punchline. 30 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes Tom on learning to make shows more personal; Stu and Tom get self-indulgent riffing on story and the Lubitsch touch with reference to Pixar and the MCU, and Tom shares some of his favourite joke-formats… Go to <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster. Tom Neenan Follow @tneenan for his very funny tweets and drawing Follow Tom’s Dr Who podcast @Wheezingpod We also mentioned some of his favourite instructional YouTubers; these include HBomberguy, Jenny Nicholson, Every Frame a Painting, Lessons From The Screenplay, Folded Ideas, and Lindsey Ellis. And here’s a link to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxqt7UmN_bQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">video about The Lubitsch touch</a> Tom mentions in the extras: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxqt7UmN_bQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxqt7UmN_bQ</a> Everything Stu's up to: Stu’s “Virtual Office Party” is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties, sales conferences, motivational and wellbeing events. “It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!”- Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM) The games and interactive element were hilarious and extremely well executed! 10/10 from us, you created a real buzz in our business, thank you." - Ben Gott, Practice Lead, Marketing Solutions EMEA, SVP at Merkle For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to <a href="http://www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic. “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a> This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Jordan Brookes

Winner and still holder of the 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Award, Jordan Brookes’ marriage of stand-up and clowning is an absolutely extraordinary experience. He deftly walks a tightrope between frankness and insincerity, observing the observers, and mining material from the problem of self-reflection. And if you think that sounds pretentious you’re going to love the rest…We talk about calling bullshit on emotional manipulation, his slow climb back to normality after a youth inflected with OCD and depression, as well as the seductive narrative of victimhood…. Also seducing your mum.35 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes Jordan on the arduous process of making his hit show “Bleed”, which did something incredibly new at imaginative, at some cost; the cultural race to expose more and more weakness and suffering over which comedy seems to obsess, and his mixed feelings about the award win.Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster.Follow Jordan Brookes:On his excellent website, on which you can watch tonnes of clips, plus digitally download "Bleed" and "I've Got Nothing": www.jordanbrookescomedy.comOn Twitter: @jordbrookesEverything Stu's up to:Stu’s “Infinite Sofa” chat show is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties, sales conferences, motivational and twellness events.“It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!” Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM)For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.ukStu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic.“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Winner and still holder of the 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Award, Jordan Brookes’ marriage of stand-up and clowning is an absolutely extraordinary experience. He deftly walks a tightrope between frankness and insincerity, observing the observers, and mining material from the problem of self-reflection. And if you think that sounds pretentious you’re going to love the rest… We talk about calling bullshit on emotional manipulation, his slow climb back to normality after a youth inflected with OCD and depression, as well as the seductive narrative of victimhood…. Also seducing your mum. 35 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes Jordan on the arduous process of making his hit show “Bleed”, which did something incredibly new at imaginative, at some cost; the cultural race to expose more and more weakness and suffering over which comedy seems to obsess, and his mixed feelings about the award win. Go to <a href="www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster. Follow Jordan Brookes: On his excellent website, on which you can watch tonnes of clips, plus digitally download "Bleed" and "I've Got Nothing": <a href="www.jordanbrookescomedy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.jordanbrookescomedy.com</a> On Twitter: @jordbrookes Everything Stu's up to: Stu’s “Infinite Sofa” chat show is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties, sales conferences, motivational and twellness events. “It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!” Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM) For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to <a href="www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic. “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="www.comedyinsights.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a> This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram <a href="www.comedianscomedian.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Zach, Mark and Broden return to the podcast on one of the last stops of the campaign trail for their new Netflix special “Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House Of Fun”. It’s an extraordinary achievement, as they bring exactly what’s brilliant about their live work to the TV, and it will have you breathless with laughter.Purveyors of, in the words of one ComCom fan, “Dubstep Python”, they reveal all about the first edit of the show where no one laughed, choosing authenticity over perfection, why none of the context matters, and how they managed to make a TV show without compromising on anything.25 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes the boys on the polarising ability of their work, which sketch grabs new fans most successfully, their three-take system for improvising on camera, and how much pud is a little bit of pud…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster.Everything Stu's up to:Stu’s “Infinite Sofa” chat show is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties, motivational and team-building events.“It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!” Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM)For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.ukStu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic.“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zach, Mark and Broden return to the podcast on one of the last stops of the campaign trail for their new Netflix special “Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House Of Fun”. It’s an extraordinary achievement, as they bring exactly what’s brilliant about their live work to the TV, and it will have you breathless with laughter. Purveyors of, in the words of one ComCom fan, “Dubstep Python”, they reveal all about the first edit of the show where no one laughed, choosing authenticity over perfection, why none of the context matters, and how they managed to make a TV show without compromising on anything. 25 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes the boys on the polarising ability of their work, which sketch grabs new fans most successfully, their three-take system for improvising on camera, and how much pud is a little bit of pud… Go to <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster. Everything Stu's up to: Stu’s “Infinite Sofa” chat show is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties, motivational and team-building events. “It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!” Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM) For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to <a href="http://www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic. “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a> This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Nigel Ng

There's going viral, and then there's Uncle Roger. His MSG-loving, rice-reviewing, phone-case wearing archetypical Asian uncle character has seen Nigel Ng jump from 20,000 to 2.8M YouTube subscribers during the pandemic. Now he returns after only a few months to talk about what winning the YouTube lottery has taught him. We talk about how he'd prepared the field for explosive growth, and how much of it was luck; how it feels to become a professional YouTuber; how he manages collaboration; what new challenges laid in wait for him; and whether his success would be repeatable in an alternate universe...Look back a few months in the archive to hear Nigel’s first appearance on the podcast, and join the Insiders’ Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders to hear 20 mins of extra content from that podcast, as well as all the extras from every episode, and the exclusive 60min Zoom Q&amp;A with James Acaster!Find Uncle Roger and Nigel’s own stand-up @mrnigelng on every platform, and on www.youtube.com/mrnigelngHis podcast “Rice To Meet You” is available at www.ricetomeetyoupod.comEverything Stu's up to:Stu’s “Infinite Sofa” chat show is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties!“It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!” Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM)For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.ukStu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic.“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's going viral, and then there's Uncle Roger. His MSG-loving, rice-reviewing, phone-case wearing archetypical Asian uncle character has seen Nigel Ng jump from 20,000 to 2.8M YouTube subscribers during the pandemic. Now he returns after only a few months to talk about what winning the YouTube lottery has taught him. We talk about how he'd prepared the field for explosive growth, and how much of it was luck; how it feels to become a professional YouTuber; how he manages collaboration; what new challenges laid in wait for him; and whether his success would be repeatable in an alternate universe... Look back a few months in the archive to hear Nigel’s first appearance on the podcast, and join the Insiders’ Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> to hear 20 mins of extra content from that podcast, as well as all the extras from every episode, and the exclusive 60min Zoom Q&amp;A with James Acaster! Find Uncle Roger and Nigel’s own stand-up @mrnigelng on every platform, and on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/mrnigelng" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/mrnigelng</a> His podcast “Rice To Meet You” is available at <a href="http://www.ricetomeetyoupod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.ricetomeetyoupod.com</a> Everything Stu's up to: Stu’s “Infinite Sofa” chat show is now available as the perfect solution to remote-working office parties! “It was an absolutely hysterical and wonderful evening, for both those partaking and everyone watching online!” Maria Kuzak (Fundraising Manager at CALM) For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to <a href="http://www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic. “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a> This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Athena Kugblenu

Athena Kugblenu is an impassioned and very funny comic, intent on making people laugh even when they disagree with her.  We talk about joining the comedy circuit from a successful career in the public sector, why she doesn’t debate on Facebook, affinity bias and assimilation.  We also cover why she loves changing her mind, and good honest graft.25 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Athena on why she no longer wants a career in politics, adaptability, and the niche overlap between comics and writers…. Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster.Catch up with Athena:Follow @athenakugblenu on twitter and instagram.www.athenakugblenu.comwww.athenakugblenu.com/podcast for more news on her podcast “Keeping Athena Company”Everything Stu's up to:The Infinite Sofa chat show is now available as a solution to remote-working office parties over the festive period and beyond! For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.ukStu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic.“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Athena Kugblenu is an impassioned and very funny comic, intent on making people laugh even when they disagree with her.  We talk about joining the comedy circuit from a successful career in the public sector, why she doesn’t debate on Facebook, affinity bias and assimilation.  We also cover why she loves changing her mind, and good honest graft. 25 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Athena on why she no longer wants a career in politics, adaptability, and the niche overlap between comics and writers…. Go to <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for this and much more, including the exclusive Insiders Q&amp;A with James Acaster. Catch up with Athena: Follow @athenakugblenu on <a href="https://twitter.com/athenakugblenu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athenakugblenu/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a>. <a href="http://www.athenakugblenu.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.athenakugblenu.com</a> <a href="http://www.athenakugblenu.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.athenakugblenu.com/podcast</a> for more news on her podcast “<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/71R6IQbz24VVyGS4x35hd7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping Athena Company</a>” Everything Stu's up to: The Infinite Sofa chat show is now available as a solution to remote-working office parties over the festive period and beyond! For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to <a href="http://www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic. “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a> This podcast is @ComComPod on <a href="https://twitter.com/ComComPod/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comcompod/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

357 - Athena Kugblenu

James Acaster

The whole of this two hour conversation is available to everyone over parts one and two, but members of the Insiders Club were also treated to a special Q&amp;A over Zoom, asking James their questions in person. That audio is now available on the Insiders private podcast, and it was so much fun we’re going to do more of them with other comics!  For your future invitations to those, as well as all the extra content from every episode that has it, join now at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersAnd now…To celebrate the forthcoming self-release via Dice.fm of his new special “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999”, James returns to the podcast for two hours of insight across two episodes! In this second part, we talk about how James experiences his fame, why approval doesn’t satisfy him, and why he doesn’t usually admit to desiring a comic legacy.  We also get stuck into some excellent audience questions…“Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999” streams once at 8pm on 17th Dec wherever you are in the world (fancy!) and you can get access here:https://dice.fm/artist/james-acaster-bbx6oDo not attempt to follow James Acaster on social media. Everything Stu's up to:The Infinite Sofa chat show is now available as a solution to remote-working office parties over the festive period and beyond! For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.ukStu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic.“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The whole of this two hour conversation is available to everyone over parts one and two, but members of the Insiders Club were also treated to a special Q&amp;A over Zoom, asking James their questions in person. That audio is now available on the Insiders private podcast, and it was so much fun we’re going to do more of them with other comics!  For your future invitations to those, as well as all the extra content from every episode that has it, join now at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> And now… To celebrate the forthcoming self-release via <a href="http://Dice.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dice.fm</a> of his new special “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999”, James returns to the podcast for two hours of insight across two episodes! In this second part, we talk about how James experiences his fame, why approval doesn’t satisfy him, and why he doesn’t usually admit to desiring a comic legacy.  We also get stuck into some excellent audience questions… “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999” streams once at 8pm on 17th Dec wherever you are in the world (fancy!) and you can get access here:<a href="https://dice.fm/artist/james-acaster-bbx6o" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://dice.fm/artist/james-acaster-bbx6o</a> Do not attempt to follow James Acaster on social media. Everything Stu's up to: The Infinite Sofa chat show is now available as a solution to remote-working office parties over the festive period and beyond! For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to <a href="http://www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic. “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a>This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

356 - James Acaster Returns, Again! (Part 2)

The whole of this two hour conversation is available to everyone over parts one and two, but members of the Insiders Club were also treated to a special Q&amp;A over Zoom, asking James their questions in person.  That audio is now available on the Insiders private podcast, and it was so much fun we’re going to do more of them with other comics!  For your future invitations to those, as well as all the extra content from every episode that has it, join now at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersAnd now…To celebrate the forthcoming self-release via Dice.fm of his new special “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999”, James returns to the podcast for two hours of insight across two episodes!  We explore the rawness of this new special, talk about his new “cool guy” costume, and discuss the pros and cons of having a right royal go at the audience.  We learn about his rejection of social media, the distance between his persona and his real self, and how in the past he’s forfeited his sanity in order not to rock the boat…“Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999” streams once at 8pm on 17th Dec wherever you are in the world (fancy!) and you can get access here:https://dice.fm/artist/james-acaster-bbx6oYou cannot follow James Acaster on social media. Everything Stu's up to:The Infinite Sofa chat show is now available as a solution to remote-working office parties over the festive period and beyond! For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.ukStu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic.“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The whole of this two hour conversation is available to everyone over parts one and two, but members of the Insiders Club were also treated to a special Q&amp;A over Zoom, asking James their questions in person.  That audio is now available on the Insiders private podcast, and it was so much fun we’re going to do more of them with other comics!  For your future invitations to those, as well as all the extra content from every episode that has it, join now at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> And now… To celebrate the forthcoming self-release via <a href="http://Dice.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dice.fm</a> of his new special “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999”, James returns to the podcast for two hours of insight across two episodes!  We explore the rawness of this new special, talk about his new “cool guy” costume, and discuss the pros and cons of having a right royal go at the audience.  We learn about his rejection of social media, the distance between his persona and his real self, and how in the past he’s forfeited his sanity in order not to rock the boat… “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999” streams once at 8pm on 17th Dec wherever you are in the world (fancy!) and you can get access here:<a href="https://dice.fm/artist/james-acaster-bbx6o" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://dice.fm/artist/james-acaster-bbx6o</a> You cannot follow James Acaster on social media. Everything Stu's up to: The Infinite Sofa chat show is now available as a solution to remote-working office parties over the festive period and beyond! For more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart, go to <a href="http://www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic. “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a>This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

355 - James Acaster Returns, Again! (Part 1)

Martin Mor

Wild man of the woods or naughty Viking uncle, Martin Mor typifies the “adventure comic”, constantly challenging and reinventing himself, with an unshakeable confidence that the world will look after him.We discover his youth - hitchhiking, busking and squatting his way round the world to a backdrop of the explosive growth in new circus and alternative comedy - and how his desire to be “a juggler without tricks” led him at last to stand-up.We also learn what charisma means, peek into his latest venture offering online mentorship to newer comics, and learn what happens when you realise you’ve told all your stories…Catch up with Martin:martinmor.com@MartinMorComedy@Martin_Mor_Comedymartinmorcomedy@gmail.com Everything Stu's up to:The Infinite Sofa chat show is now available as a solution to remote-working office parties over the festive period! Go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk for more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart!Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic!“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on Twitter and Instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comStu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Veewww.childlabourpod.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wild man of the woods or naughty Viking uncle, Martin Mor typifies the “adventure comic”, constantly challenging and reinventing himself, with an unshakeable confidence that the world will look after him. We discover his youth - hitchhiking, busking and squatting his way round the world to a backdrop of the explosive growth in new circus and alternative comedy - and how his desire to be “a juggler without tricks” led him at last to stand-up. We also learn what charisma means, peek into his latest venture offering online mentorship to newer comics, and learn what happens when you realise you’ve told all your stories… Catch up with Martin: <a href="http://martinmor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">martinmor.com</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MartinMorComedy?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@MartinMorComedy</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martin_mor_comedy/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Martin_Mor_Comedy</a> martinmorcomedy@gmail.com Everything Stu's up to: The Infinite Sofa chat show is now available as a solution to remote-working office parties over the festive period! Go to <a href="http://www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> for more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart! Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic! “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a>This podcast is @ComComPod on Twitter and Instagram<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> Stu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Vee<a href="http://www.childlabourpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.childlabourpod.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

354 - Martin Mor

For anyone who writes comedy, makes comedy, loves comedy, or just has an interest in comedians and what makes them so annoying.

Colt Cabana

Our first wrestler! A man with a firm foot in both the ring and the comedy circuit; Colt Cabana has been a pro for over 20 years, in WWE and now AEW, as well as a committed comedy collaborator with people like Brendon Burns and John Hastings.  We talk about the myriad parallels between our worlds; about mentorship and growth; whether “kayfabe” is still a thing; learning how to play character instinctively; and meeting his comic match in Japanese wrestler Toru Yano.15 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Colt discussing evolution over a long career, crowd work with a baby, seeking inspiration in everything, and the “fakeness” or otherwise of UFC…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much, much more!Catch up with Colt:Find Colt on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ColtCabanaTw/IG: @ColtCabanaThe documentaries &amp; children’s book is at COLTMERCH.comand find ”Art of Wrestling” podcast wherever the hell you get your podcasts!Everything Stu's up to:The Infinite Sofa chat show is now available as a solution to remote-working office parties over the festive period! Go to www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk for more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart!Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic!“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comStu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Veewww.childlabourpod.com(And the last episode of season 1, with Sara Barron, is a BELTER!)See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our first wrestler! A man with a firm foot in both the ring and the comedy circuit; Colt Cabana has been a pro for over 20 years, in WWE and now AEW, as well as a committed comedy collaborator with people like Brendon Burns and John Hastings.  We talk about the myriad parallels between our worlds; about mentorship and growth; whether “kayfabe” is still a thing; learning how to play character instinctively; and meeting his comic match in Japanese wrestler Toru Yano. 15 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Colt discussing evolution over a long career, crowd work with a baby, seeking inspiration in everything, and the “fakeness” or otherwise of UFC… Go to <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for this and much, much more! Catch up with Colt: Find Colt on Twitch: <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/ColtCabana" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/ColtCabana</a>Tw/IG: @ColtCabanaThe documentaries &amp; children’s book is at <a href="http://COLTMERCH.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COLTMERCH.com</a>and find ”Art of Wrestling” podcast wherever the hell you get your podcasts! Everything Stu's up to: The Infinite Sofa chat show is now available as a solution to remote-working office parties over the festive period! Go to <a href="http://www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualofficeparty.co.uk</a> for more info on how this unique concept can bring your staff together while working apart! Stu also offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic! “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a>This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> Stu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Vee<a href="http://www.childlabourpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.childlabourpod.com</a>(And the last episode of season 1, with Sara Barron, is a BELTER!)See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

353 - Colt Cabana

The inter-dimensional ABK is a brilliantly original comic with a penchant for wordy intelligent material that leaves no-one behind. He’s also the creator of the most absurdly wonderful animated trailer for an Edinburgh show you’ve ever seen.We talk about why he never likes to be part of a group; attention to detail and the merits of commitment; and gives his thoughts on how we get to the A-timeline…20 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Alasdair gives a fascinating example of using jokes as a means of hiding internal mechanics when scripting video games, and ponders potentially falling between the two stools of arty and club comedy.  Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much, much more.Catch up with ABK:www.abeckettking.comThat incredible trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kH-CfCaMl8@MisterABKEverything Stu's up to:Stu offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic!“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comThis podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comStu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Veewww.childlabourpod.com(And the latest episode with Sara Barron is a BELTER!)Mondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat showTop celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.www.infinitesofa.comTuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy clubwww.chopscomedy.comwww.twitch.tv/stugoldsmithSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The inter-dimensional ABK is a brilliantly original comic with a penchant for wordy intelligent material that leaves no-one behind. He’s also the creator of the most absurdly wonderful animated trailer for an Edinburgh show you’ve ever seen.We talk about why he never likes to be part of a group; attention to detail and the merits of commitment; and gives his thoughts on how we get to the A-timeline… 20 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Alasdair gives a fascinating example of using jokes as a means of hiding internal mechanics when scripting video games, and ponders potentially falling between the two stools of arty and club comedy.  Go to <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for this and much, much more. Catch up with ABK: <a href="http://www.abeckettking.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.abeckettking.com</a> That incredible trailer: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kH-CfCaMl8" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kH-CfCaMl8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MisterABK" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@MisterABK</a> Everything Stu's up to: Stu offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic! “The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member) Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a>This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> Stu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Vee<a href="http://www.childlabourpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.childlabourpod.com</a>(And the latest episode with Sara Barron is a BELTER!) Mondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat show Top celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.<a href="http://www.infinitesofa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.infinitesofa.com</a>Tuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy club <a href="http://www.chopscomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chopscomedy.com</a><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

352 - Alasdair Beckett-King

Laurie Kilmartin

Laurie Kilmartin can make anything funny; from her superb album “45 Jokes About My Dead Dad”, a bulletproof club-fresh comedy special which doesn’t tarry with emotion, to live-tweeting the recent tragic loss of her mother to Covid-19. We learn how she found humour by turns lacerating and deeply moving, even in that awful situation.We also talk about her work as a monologue writer for Conan O’Brien, and the rhythm of pitching jokes personally and then collaborating in the last hour before showtime; how to wield disdain effectively; and why she doesn’t believe comics like to make people happy.Join the Insiders Club now at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for a veritable smorgasbord of content spanning the ComCom back-catalogue, and numerous other perks.Catch up with Laurie:www.kilmartin.comLaurie’s Book: www.kilmartin.com/dead-people-suck.htmlYOU MUST FOLLOW LAURIE ON TWITTER: www.twitter.com/AnyLaurie16Everything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comStu offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about Resilience, especially in times of pandemic!“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at www.comedyinsights.comStu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Veewww.childlabourpod.comMondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat showTop celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.www.infinitesofa.comTuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy clubwww.chopscomedy.comwww.twitch.tv/stugoldsmithSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laurie Kilmartin can make anything funny; from her superb album “45 Jokes About My Dead Dad”, a bulletproof club-fresh comedy special which doesn’t tarry with emotion, to live-tweeting the recent tragic loss of her mother to Covid-19. We learn how she found humour by turns lacerating and deeply moving, even in that awful situation. We also talk about her work as a monologue writer for Conan O’Brien, and the rhythm of pitching jokes personally and then collaborating in the last hour before showtime; how to wield disdain effectively; and why she doesn’t believe comics like to make people happy. Join the Insiders Club now at <a href="https://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for a veritable smorgasbord of content spanning the ComCom back-catalogue, and numerous other perks. Catch up with Laurie: <a href="http://www.kilmartin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.kilmartin.com</a> Laurie’s Book:<a href="http://www.kilmartin.com/dead-people-suck.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> www.kilmartin.com/dead-people-suck.html</a> YOU MUST FOLLOW LAURIE ON TWITTER: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/AnyLaurie16" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/AnyLaurie16</a> Everything Stu's up to: This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> Stu offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about Resilience, especially in times of pandemic!“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a>Stu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Vee<a href="http://www.childlabourpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.childlabourpod.com</a> Mondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat show Top celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.<a href="http://www.infinitesofa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.infinitesofa.com</a> Tuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy club <a href="http://www.chopscomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chopscomedy.com</a><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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The most successful open spot in the industry, Mat Ewins frequently leaves Stu crying with laughter, despite claiming to only have one joke…30 mins of extra content available only to Insiders has Mat skimming the story of his childhood and his unusual relationship with his siblings; considering his appearances on Harry Hill’s Club Nite and reflecting on social media, apps that catch up with his own incredible video-editing skills, WAP-enabled phones, chaos and control.  Don’t miss it - sign up today at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersDownload Mat and John Kearns’ podcast “Microscope”https://play.acast.com/s/microscopeWatch Mat on Harry Hill:www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaTsUMudD58TW: @microscopefunwww.matewins.comEverything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramFind out more at www.comedianscomedian.comJoin the Insiders Club atwww.comedianscomedian.com/insidersStu speaks to your business about resilience, creativity and authenticity, more details atwww.comedyinsights.comStu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Veewww.childlabourpod.comMondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat showTop celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.www.infinitesofa.comTuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy clubwww.chopscomedy.comwww.twitch.tv/stugoldsmithSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The most successful open spot in the industry, Mat Ewins frequently leaves Stu crying with laughter, despite claiming to only have one joke… 30 mins of extra content available only to Insiders has Mat skimming the story of his childhood and his unusual relationship with his siblings; considering his appearances on Harry Hill’s Club Nite and reflecting on social media, apps that catch up with his own incredible video-editing skills, WAP-enabled phones, chaos and control.  Don’t miss it - sign up today at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Download Mat and John Kearns’ podcast “Microscope”<a href="https://play.acast.com/s/microscope" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.acast.com/s/microscope</a> Watch Mat on Harry Hill:<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaTsUMudD58" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaTsUMudD58</a> TW: @microscopefun<a href="http://www.matewins.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.matewins.com</a> Everything Stu's up to: This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> Join the Insiders Club at<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Stu speaks to your business about resilience, creativity and authenticity, more details at<a href="http://www.comedyinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedyinsights.com</a> Stu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Vee<a href="http://www.childlabourpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.childlabourpod.com</a> Mondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat show Top celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.<a href="http://www.infinitesofa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.infinitesofa.com</a> Tuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy club <a href="http://www.chopscomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chopscomedy.com</a><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

350 - Mat Ewins

Artist, comedian, provocateur and cleaner, Kim Noble is far more concerned with pursuing his artistic instinct than the trappings of success. From sneaking into B&amp;Q dressed as staff (engaging with the customers and sometimes not even recording it), to his brilliant new podcast “Futile Attempts”, we find a man relentless in his integrity and experimentation, but sometimes adrift from the comedy community and the wider world.We learn the sometimes devastating effect of his constant recording on his personal life; find out how his mum felt about his possible exploitation of his dementia-suffering father; and talk about innocence, terror, and overstepping the line.30 minutes of extra content, available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club, includes Kim on his most recent “meltdown”; a meta chat about the pros and cons of his notion to record his appearance on the podcast and take control of the audio; the story behind “Noble and Silver” and why they split… and dread.Join now at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersFind out more about Kim:www.mrkimnoble.com/futile-attempts-podcast/www.mrkimnoble.comwww.twitter.com/mrkimnobleWatch the “Noble and Silver: Get Off Me” episode filmed in one take:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDGixWJOetYEverything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramFind out more at www.comedianscomedian.comJoin the Insiders Club atwww.comedianscomedian.com/insidersStu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Veewww.childlabourpod.comMondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat showTop celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.www.infinitesofa.comTuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy clubwww.chopscomedy.comwww.twitch.tv/stugoldsmithSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Artist, comedian, provocateur and cleaner, Kim Noble is far more concerned with pursuing his artistic instinct than the trappings of success. From sneaking into B&amp;Q dressed as staff (engaging with the customers and sometimes not even recording it), to his brilliant new podcast “Futile Attempts”, we find a man relentless in his integrity and experimentation, but sometimes adrift from the comedy community and the wider world. We learn the sometimes devastating effect of his constant recording on his personal life; find out how his mum felt about his possible exploitation of his dementia-suffering father; and talk about innocence, terror, and overstepping the line. 30 minutes of extra content, available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club, includes Kim on his most recent “meltdown”; a meta chat about the pros and cons of his notion to record his appearance on the podcast and take control of the audio; the story behind “Noble and Silver” and why they split… and dread. Join now at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Find out more about Kim: <a href="http://www.mrkimnoble.com/futile-attempts-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.mrkimnoble.com/futile-attempts-podcast/</a><a href="http://www.mrkimnoble.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.mrkimnoble.com</a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/mrkimnoble" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/mrkimnoble</a> Watch the “Noble and Silver: Get Off Me” episode filmed in one take:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDGixWJOetY" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDGixWJOetY</a> Everything Stu's up to: This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram Find out more at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> Join the Insiders Club at<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Stu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Vee<a href="http://www.childlabourpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.childlabourpod.com</a> Mondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat show Top celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.<a href="http://www.infinitesofa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.infinitesofa.com</a> Tuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy club <a href="http://www.chopscomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chopscomedy.com</a><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Erin Foley

Heavy-hitter Erin Foley is a sensational comic with a way of making even the gentlest observations into flint-hard punchlines.  We discuss her “terrifying but wonderful” start in standup, and how she was 8 years into her career before she began discussing her sexuality onstage.  We talk about questioning and defining success, the epic ness of performing honestly, her refusal to be a joke-pony, and the best place for the Big Gay Reveal…Join the Insiders Club now at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for a bountiful array of content spanning the ComCom back-catalogue, and numerous other perks.Catch up with Erin:www.erinkfoley.com@erinfoleycomicErin’s album Deep Dive on SpotifyEverything Stu's up to:This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagramwww.comedianscomedian.comStu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Veewww.childlabourpod.comMondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat showTop celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.www.infinitesofa.comTuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy clubwww.chopscomedy.comwww.twitch.tv/stugoldsmithWednesdays 8pm BST - "ThinkTank"A new even-more-experimental exercise in creativity, community, and throwing together a virtual bank heist under pressure.New ideas and new jeopardy every week!www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmithSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Heavy-hitter Erin Foley is a sensational comic with a way of making even the gentlest observations into flint-hard punchlines.  We discuss her “terrifying but wonderful” start in standup, and how she was 8 years into her career before she began discussing her sexuality onstage.  We talk about questioning and defining success, the epic ness of performing honestly, her refusal to be a joke-pony, and the best place for the Big Gay Reveal… Join the Insiders Club now at <a href="https://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for a bountiful array of content spanning the ComCom back-catalogue, and numerous other perks. Catch up with Erin: <a href="http://www.erinkfoley.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.erinkfoley.com</a><a href="https://twitter.com/erinfoleycomic?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@erinfoleycomic</a> Erin’s album <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4tIf4XZxDe6Mz5zVkaE8yZ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Dive on Spotify</a> Everything Stu's up to: This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram<a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> Stu also co-hosts the “Child Labour" parenting podcast with Sindhu Vee<a href="http://www.childlabourpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.childlabourpod.com</a> Mondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat show Top celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.<a href="http://www.infinitesofa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.infinitesofa.com</a> Tuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy club <a href="http://www.chopscomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chopscomedy.com</a><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a> Wednesdays 8pm BST - "ThinkTank" A new even-more-experimental exercise in creativity, community, and throwing together a virtual bank heist under pressure.New ideas and new jeopardy every week!<a href="http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

348 - Erin Foley

Paul Sinha

One of the first guests on ComCom about 8 years ago, Paul Sinha has had a rollercoaster of a life in the interim.  From fringe comedian to celebrity quizzer as “The Sinnerman” on The Chase (ITV), to a memorable appearance on Taskmaster (Dave) which came just as he was diagnosing himself with Parkinson’s disease, we catch up on how his comedy has metamorphosed from political agitation to personal story-telling.We cover how the mainstream-ification of his audiences changed his comedy; how he lost a friend to Covid-19 but managed to survive a devastating dose himself; what expectations he has of his life from now on; and why he’s a better comedian now than he’s ever been…30 minutes of extra content, available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club, includes Paul on how he refuses to think about mortality, his new style of joke-writing on Twitter, and the inside story on his performance on Taskmaster…Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much much more.Connect with Paul here:@PaulSinhawww.paulsinha.comEverything Stu's up to:"Child Labour" parenting podcast with Stuart Goldsmith &amp; Sindhu Veewww.childlabourpod.comMondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat showTop celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.www.infinitesofa.comTuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy clubwww.chopscomedy.comwww.twitch.tv/stugoldsmithWednesdays 8pm BST - "ThinkTank"A new even-more-experimental exercise in creativity, community, and throwing together a virtual bank heist under pressure.New ideas and new jeopardy every week!www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmithSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the first guests on ComCom about 8 years ago, Paul Sinha has had a rollercoaster of a life in the interim.  From fringe comedian to celebrity quizzer as “The Sinnerman” on The Chase (ITV), to a memorable appearance on Taskmaster (Dave) which came just as he was diagnosing himself with Parkinson’s disease, we catch up on how his comedy has metamorphosed from political agitation to personal story-telling. We cover how the mainstream-ification of his audiences changed his comedy; how he lost a friend to Covid-19 but managed to survive a devastating dose himself; what expectations he has of his life from now on; and why he’s a better comedian now than he’s ever been… 30 minutes of extra content, available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club, includes Paul on how he refuses to think about mortality, his new style of joke-writing on Twitter, and the inside story on his performance on Taskmaster… Go to <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for this and much much more. Connect with Paul here: <a href="https://twitter.com/paulsinha?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@PaulSinha</a><a href="http://www.paulsinha.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paulsinha.com</a> Everything Stu's up to: "Child Labour" parenting podcast with Stuart Goldsmith &amp; Sindhu Vee<a href="http://www.childlabourpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.childlabourpod.com</a> Mondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat show Top celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.<a href="http://www.infinitesofa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.infinitesofa.com</a> Tuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy club <a href="http://www.chopscomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chopscomedy.com</a><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a> Wednesdays 8pm BST - "ThinkTank" A new even-more-experimental exercise in creativity, community, and throwing together a virtual bank heist under pressure.New ideas and new jeopardy every week!<a href="http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Gary Gulman

“Hello babies, welcome to Gary Gulman…”  A comedian’s comedian in the truest sense, we discuss the making of Gary’s stand-up special/documentary “The Great Depresh”, charting a mental health journey via electroconvulsive therapy and medical ketamine, through recovery to genuine brilliance.  We learn the origin of the world’s most humble opening joke and why we should crowds credit for their vocabulary; and also cover the writing tip that’s visible if you freeze-frame a single shot of the movie, and his love of Kurt Vonnegut.45 minutes of exquisite extra content, available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club, includes Gary on his extensive writing tips for comics and why it’s impossible to use up creativity, and some behind the scenes secrets on his experiences doing spots on Conan.Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much much more!Connect with Gary here:www.garygulman.com@garygulmanStu's current endeavours:Released every Monday"Child Labour" parenting podcast with Stuart Goldsmith &amp; Sindhu Veewww.childlabourpod.comMondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat showTop celebrity talent (former guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.www.infinitesofa.comTuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy clubHeadline acts with new material plus the cream of emerging comics, all with a live audience in the "room"www.chopscomedy.comwww.twitch.tv/stugoldsmithWednesdays 8pm BST - "ThinkTank"A new even-more-experimental exercise in creativity, community, and throwing together a virtual bank heist under pressure.New ideas and new jeopardy every week!www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmithSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Hello babies, welcome to Gary Gulman…”  A comedian’s comedian in the truest sense, we discuss the making of Gary’s stand-up special/documentary “The Great Depresh”, charting a mental health journey via electroconvulsive therapy and medical ketamine, through recovery to genuine brilliance.  We learn the origin of the world’s most humble opening joke and why we should crowds credit for their vocabulary; and also cover the writing tip that’s visible if you freeze-frame a single shot of the movie, and his love of Kurt Vonnegut. 45 minutes of exquisite extra content, available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club, includes Gary on his extensive writing tips for comics and why it’s impossible to use up creativity, and some behind the scenes secrets on his experiences doing spots on Conan. Go to <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for this and much much more! Connect with Gary here: <a href="http://www.garygulman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.garygulman.com</a><a href="https://twitter.com/GaryGulman?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@garygulman</a> Stu's current endeavours: Released every Monday "Child Labour" parenting podcast with Stuart Goldsmith &amp; Sindhu Vee<a href="http://www.childlabourpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.childlabourpod.com</a> Mondays 9pm BST - "The Infinite Sofa" chat show Top celebrity talent (former guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.<a href="http://www.infinitesofa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.infinitesofa.com</a> Tuesdays 8pm BST - "Chops" Online comedy clubHeadline acts with new material plus the cream of emerging comics, all with a live audience in the "room"<a href="http://www.chopscomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chopscomedy.com</a><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a> Wednesdays 8pm BST - "ThinkTank" A new even-more-experimental exercise in creativity, community, and throwing together a virtual bank heist under pressure.New ideas and new jeopardy every week! <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

346 - Gary Gulman

Larry Dean

Larry Dean is a phenomenal comic who doesn’t coast on his brilliant physicality, but writes hard and really gets to the kernel of what’s funny about his life.We talk about being manipulated into working hard by people who understand you, deliberately mining opportunities for embodying the jokes, and how gay audiences sometimes confuse his self-deprecation for self-hatred. We also unearth the thrill of writing for revenge…www.larrydeancomedy.comTW: @larrydeancomedy | IG: @larrydeancomedyTW: @ComComPod | IG: @ComComPodSTU GOLDSMITH’S INFINITE SOFAStu Goldsmith’s Infinite Sofa brings you the warmest and most atmospheric cure for the social-isolation blues!Forthcoming guests include Flo and Joan, Alex Horne, Ed Aczel and Thom Tuck, who with 12 members of the public join Stu for a tight 90 mins of brilliant comedy, music and variety with interactive games and big laughs. Find out more at www.infinitesofa.comCHOPS COMEDYEvery Tuesday at 8pm come and watch your favourite comics finding their sea-legs in the new world of online stand-up, with a warm and a generous studio audience, at Chops Comedy!  Forthcoming headliners include Kelly Convey, Alice Fraser, Marcus Brigstocke and Charlie George.www.chopscomedy.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Larry Dean is a phenomenal comic who doesn’t coast on his brilliant physicality, but writes hard and really gets to the kernel of what’s funny about his life. We talk about being manipulated into working hard by people who understand you, deliberately mining opportunities for embodying the jokes, and how gay audiences sometimes confuse his self-deprecation for self-hatred. We also unearth the thrill of writing for revenge… <a href="http://www.larrydeancomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.larrydeancomedy.com</a> TW: <a href="https://twitter.com/larrydeancomedy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@larrydeancomedy</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/larrydeancomedy/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@larrydeancomedy</a> TW: <a href="https://twitter.com/ComComPod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ComComPod</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comcompod/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ComComPod</a> STU GOLDSMITH’S INFINITE SOFA Stu Goldsmith’s Infinite Sofa brings you the warmest and most atmospheric cure for the social-isolation blues!Forthcoming guests include Flo and Joan, Alex Horne, Ed Aczel and Thom Tuck, who with 12 members of the public join Stu for a tight 90 mins of brilliant comedy, music and variety with interactive games and big laughs.  Find out more at <a href="http://www.infinitesofa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.infinitesofa.com</a> CHOPS COMEDY Every Tuesday at 8pm come and watch your favourite comics finding their sea-legs in the new world of online stand-up, with a warm and a generous studio audience, at Chops Comedy!  Forthcoming headliners include Kelly Convey, Alice Fraser, Marcus Brigstocke and Charlie George. <a href="http://www.chopscomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chopscomedy.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Archie Maddocks

Stand-up comic and award-nominated playwright Archie Maddocks loves stitching together routines about kebab shops and his "rough-arse" schooling, with pathos and evocative prose. We talk about writing for the comedy club and the stage, why he's the straight-man to his highly-strung family of actors, and how his play "A Place For We" has been put on hiatus by Covid-19. We also talk about how his show "Matchstick" concluded with a heartfelt examination of the Grenfell Tower fire, and why he feels that "we're not people that ever cry".You can donate to support survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire here www.grenfellfoundation.org.uk/20 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Archie's thoughts on why white audiences don't accept surrealism from Black comics, and how his opening line takes back control of people's preconceptions. Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for this and much much more.TW: @ArchieMaddocks | IG: @ArchieMaddocksTW: @ComComPod | IG: @ComComPodSTU GOLDSMITH’S INFINITE SOFAEvery Monday and Thursday night at the new later time of 9pm, Stu Goldsmith’s Infinite Sofa brings you the warmest and most atmospheric cure for the social-isolation blues!Forthcoming guests include Flo and Joan, Alex Horne, Ed Aczel and Thom Tuck, who with 12 members of the public join Stu for a tight 90 mins of brilliant comedy, music and variety with interactive games and big laughs. Find out more at www.infinitesofa.comCHOPS COMEDYEvery Tuesday at 8pm come and watch your favourite comics finding their sea-legs in the new world of online stand-up, with a warm and a generous studio audience, at Chops Comedy!  Forthcoming headliners include Kelly Convey, Alice Fraser, Marcus Brigstocke and Charlie George.www.chopscomedy.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stand-up comic and award-nominated playwright Archie Maddocks loves stitching together routines about kebab shops and his "rough-arse" schooling, with pathos and evocative prose. We talk about writing for the comedy club and the stage, why he's the straight-man to his highly-strung family of actors, and how his play "A Place For We" has been put on hiatus by Covid-19. We also talk about how his show "Matchstick" concluded with a heartfelt examination of the Grenfell Tower fire, and why he feels that "we're not people that ever cry". You can donate to support survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire here <a href="https://grenfellfoundation.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.grenfellfoundation.org.uk/</a> 20 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Archie's thoughts on why white audiences don't accept surrealism from Black comics, and how his opening line takes back control of people's preconceptions. Go to <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> for this and much much more. TW: <a href="https://twitter.com/ArchieMaddocks" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ArchieMaddocks</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/archiemaddocks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ArchieMaddocks</a> TW: <a href="https://twitter.com/ComComPod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ComComPod</a> | IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comcompod/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ComComPod</a> STU GOLDSMITH’S INFINITE SOFA Every Monday and Thursday night at the new later time of 9pm, Stu Goldsmith’s Infinite Sofa brings you the warmest and most atmospheric cure for the social-isolation blues!Forthcoming guests include Flo and Joan, Alex Horne, Ed Aczel and Thom Tuck, who with 12 members of the public join Stu for a tight 90 mins of brilliant comedy, music and variety with interactive games and big laughs.  Find out more at <a href="http://www.infinitesofa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.infinitesofa.com</a> CHOPS COMEDY Every Tuesday at 8pm come and watch your favourite comics finding their sea-legs in the new world of online stand-up, with a warm and a generous studio audience, at Chops Comedy!  Forthcoming headliners include Kelly Convey, Alice Fraser, Marcus Brigstocke and Charlie George. <a href="http://www.chopscomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.chopscomedy.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

344 - Archie Maddocks

Great guests. I appreciate the amount of preparation done for each interview.

This is a fun podcast

Excellent. Worth any audience.

For anyone who writes comedy, makes comedy, loves comedy, or just has an interest in comedians and what makes them so annoying.

The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham is a frighteningly talented youtube-wielding wunderkind, with a gag-filled show that defies you to write him off as precocious. We explore the inherent amorality of comedy, the responsibilities of the offensive comic and the consequences of attracting a demographic that isn't necessarily the one you were aiming for... Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bo Burnham is a frighteningly talented youtube-wielding wunderkind, with a gag-filled show that defies you to write him off as precocious. We explore the inherent amorality of comedy, the responsibilities of the offensive comic and the consequences of attracting a demographic that isn't necessarily the one you were aiming for... Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Get tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/tour</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/comcompod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@comcompod</a> | <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> And don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ComediansComedianPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

61 - Bo Burnham (Live)

Jim Jefferies

The only man who can say “cunt” in America, Jim Jefferies uses his brutal comic instinct to tell somehow heart-warming stories. He discusses here the self-deprecation that makes dirty comedy acceptable, the importance of identifying the correct victim, and the formula that underpins his live shows. We also talk about the one subject he won't make jokes about, and his fondness for Sondheim. Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The only man who can say “cunt” in America, Jim Jefferies uses his brutal comic instinct to tell somehow heart-warming stories. He discusses here the self-deprecation that makes dirty comedy acceptable, the importance of identifying the correct victim, and the formula that underpins his live shows. We also talk about the one subject he won't make jokes about, and his fondness for Sondheim. Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Get tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/tour</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/comcompod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@comcompod</a> | <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> And don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ComediansComedianPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

30 - Jim Jefferies (Live)

Claudia O'Doherty

Claudia O'Doherty is a genuine comedy pioneer, who uses high concepts and holograms in order to have fun behaving like a dickhead. We talk about the inspiration behind topics like ocean research or soil erosion, and how she manages to make such esoteria properly funny, as well as why both clowns and standups are jerks.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders@ComComPod | www.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claudia O'Doherty is a genuine comedy pioneer, who uses high concepts and holograms in order to have fun behaving like a dickhead. We talk about the inspiration behind topics like ocean research or soil erosion, and how she manages to make such esoteria properly funny, as well as why both clowns and standups are jerks. Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ComComPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ComComPod</a> | <a href="www.comedianscomedian.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

74 - Claudia O'Doherty (Live)

Kyle Kinane

A self-confessed “sad, bearded white dude”, Kyle Kinane has more empathy than the next road warrior, and more bite than the next peddler of whimsy.  He talks here about eschewing personality in favour of better jokes; cultivating talent rather than hustle; and how his failure at a big festival led him to discover a more worthwhile goal than wordplay. Extra content from this interview available free at www.comedianscomedian.com/kyle Soho Theatre, Eddie Pepitone, Kurt Braunohler, Mitch Hedburg, The Johnny Carson Show, Mr Show, The Kids In The Hall, Fin Taylor, Paul W. Valentine, Charles Bukowski, Death Of The Party, Whiskey Icarus, Dave Attell, Aspen Comedy Festival   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A self-confessed “sad, bearded white dude”, Kyle Kinane has more empathy than the next road warrior, and more bite than the next peddler of whimsy.  He talks here about eschewing personality in favour of better jokes; cultivating talent rather than hustle; and how his failure at a big festival led him to discover a more worthwhile goal than wordplay. Extra content from this interview available free at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/kyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/kyle</a> Soho Theatre, Eddie Pepitone, Kurt Braunohler, Mitch Hedburg, The Johnny Carson Show, Mr Show, The Kids In The Hall, Fin Taylor, Paul W. Valentine, Charles Bukowski, Death Of The Party, Whiskey Icarus, Dave Attell, Aspen Comedy Festival   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

85 - Kyle Kinane

Maria Bamford

It's hard to imagine a more expressive, searingly honest and comprehensively funny comic than Maria Bamford. After a year which saw her series and new special on Netflix propel her finally to the earning that befits her talent, Maria reflects on how money, property and prestige don't solve anything, what it's like to be an ex-underdog, and whether it's possible to make a not for profit TV show. We also cover the relationship between her bipolar and her day to day happiness, and ask how you function when "weakness is the brand"... @MariaBamfoomariabamford.comSee Stu on tour: www.comedianscomedian.com/tourGet ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's hard to imagine a more expressive, searingly honest and comprehensively funny comic than Maria Bamford. After a year which saw her series and new special on Netflix propel her finally to the earning that befits her talent, Maria reflects on how money, property and prestige don't solve anything, what it's like to be an ex-underdog, and whether it's possible to make a not for profit TV show. We also cover the relationship between her bipolar and her day to day happiness, and ask how you function when "weakness is the brand"... <a href="https://twitter.com/mariabamfoo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MariaBamfoo</a><a href="http://mariabamford.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mariabamford.com</a> See Stu on tour: <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/tour</a> Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/9420b137-9707-43d6-a6f1-0eae4a4149e9/www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

242 - Maria Bamford

Patton Oswalt

A strong contender for Stu's favourite comic of all time, Patton Oswalt is a behemoth of invention, imagination and creativity.  Live from Montreal, at which he won "Stand-up Comedian of the Year", we discuss what lifts a comic above being "funny but who gives a fuck?"  We also discuss issues of richness, legacy and whether the road gigs are worth it after all; but will Stu manage not to swoon like an Edwardian lady?Support the podcast by pressing "donate" at www.comedianscomedian.com, and see the show live at Edinburgh 2015.Hammersmith Apollo, Kyle Kinane, Morgan Murphy, Alan Moore, Silver Screen Fiend, Louis CK, Dave Chappelle, Tony Woods, 11/22/63, Star Wars, George Lucas, James Joyce, The Beatles, Rob Schneider, Harland Williams, King of Queens, Ratatouille, Bill Hicks, Down Periscope, Rip Torn, VEEP   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A strong contender for Stu's favourite comic of all time, Patton Oswalt is a behemoth of invention, imagination and creativity. Live from Montreal, at which he won "Stand-up Comedian of the Year", we discuss what lifts a comic above being "funny but who gives a fuck?"  We also discuss issues of richness, legacy and whether the road gigs are worth it after all; but will Stu manage not to swoon like an Edwardian lady?Support the podcast by pressing "donate" at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>, and see the show live at <a href="https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedian-s-comedian-podcast-live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edinburgh </a>2015.Hammersmith Apollo, Kyle Kinane, Morgan Murphy, Alan Moore, Silver Screen Fiend, Louis CK, Dave Chappelle, Tony Woods, 11/22/63, Star Wars, George Lucas, James Joyce, The Beatles, Rob Schneider, Harland Williams, King of Queens, Ratatouille, Bill Hicks, Down Periscope, Rip Torn, VEEP   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

133 - Patton Oswalt (Live at Just For Laughs, Montreal)

Bill Burr

At the top of his game, stand-up Bill Burr is conquering the planet with an extraordinary creative ferocity. He delights in unsettling audiences by saying the un-sayable, before justifying his comic position with inspiring verve. We learn the tricks he uses to break out of routine onstage, explode the myth of finding one's voice, and also have a really invigorating argument about privilege...Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At the top of his game, stand-up Bill Burr is conquering the planet with an extraordinary creative ferocity. He delights in unsettling audiences by saying the un-sayable, before justifying his comic position with inspiring verve. We learn the tricks he uses to break out of routine onstage, explode the myth of finding one's voice, and also have a really invigorating argument about privilege... Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/9420b137-9707-43d6-a6f1-0eae4a4149e9/www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

176 - Bill Burr

Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican is relentless and wonderful. A household name in the UK for her stand-up comedy, she is also a massive comedy nerd and has a lot to say about her favourite subject. As well as going into detail on her writing process, she discusses some of the unique challenges faced by a high-profile act, including playing large rooms and preparing for panel shows. She also has plenty of tips for newer acts on how to escape the day-job and turn pro.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah Millican is relentless and wonderful. A household name in the UK for her stand-up comedy, she is also a massive comedy nerd and has a lot to say about her favourite subject. As well as going into detail on her writing process, she discusses some of the unique challenges faced by a high-profile act, including playing large rooms and preparing for panel shows. She also has plenty of tips for newer acts on how to escape the day-job and turn pro. Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/9420b137-9707-43d6-a6f1-0eae4a4149e9/www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

7 - Sarah Millican

Jimmy Carr

In this first part of a two hour interview with one of the UK's most respected comedians, Jimmy Carr reveals the inner mechanism of his bulletproof stage act. We focus on his extraordinary ease with hecklers, his mastery of put-downs, and we learn some of the techniques he uses to mint hundreds of new jokes every year. But is he as invincible emotionally as he appears to be onstage?Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this first part of a two hour interview with one of the UK's most respected comedians, Jimmy Carr reveals the inner mechanism of his bulletproof stage act. We focus on his extraordinary ease with hecklers, his mastery of put-downs, and we learn some of the techniques he uses to mint hundreds of new jokes every year. But is he as invincible emotionally as he appears to be onstage? Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/9420b137-9707-43d6-a6f1-0eae4a4149e9/www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

164 - Jimmy Carr (Part One of Two)

Greg Proops

The Smartest Man In The World speaks frankly about life, lyricism and the pursuit of laughter. We talks about the evolution of Greg's linguistic style, and how he borrows from authors to make it gooder...We discuss the thrill of improvisation, and the stream-of-consciousness style that allowed him to improvise an entire standup album on the night.All this and some fascinating behind-the-scenes details on Greg's podcast, and how it is further cultivating his audience - an unmissable episode!Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Smartest Man In The World speaks frankly about life, lyricism and the pursuit of laughter. We talks about the evolution of Greg's linguistic style, and how he borrows from authors to make it gooder...We discuss the thrill of improvisation, and the stream-of-consciousness style that allowed him to improvise an entire standup album on the night. All this and some fascinating behind-the-scenes details on Greg's podcast, and how it is further cultivating his audience - an unmissable episode! Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

50 - Greg Proops (Live)

Brian Regan

Brian Regan is the undisputed master of the "act-out", reducing audiences to tears of joy as he inhabits one potent premise after another. We squeezed in half an hour backstage to talk about how he shapes and annotates his "vignettes", and find out why everyone considers him the nicest man in comedy.Note to UK-based listeners... Even if you don't always download non-UK acts, please just give this a whirl; it's only short and he's INCREDIBLE.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian Regan is the undisputed master of the "act-out", reducing audiences to tears of joy as he inhabits one potent premise after another. We squeezed in half an hour backstage to talk about how he shapes and annotates his "vignettes", and find out why everyone considers him the nicest man in comedy.Note to UK-based listeners... Even if you don't always download non-UK acts, please just give this a whirl; it's only short and he's INCREDIBLE. Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Get tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/tour</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/comcompod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@comcompod</a> | <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> And don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ComediansComedianPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

194 - Brian Regan

About to drop four interlinked standup specials on Netflix, James Acaster is also the only comedian ever to have been nominated for the Edinburgh comedy award five years in a row. One of the defining comic voices of his generation, he returns to the show to share his writing process and how he sneaked out an autobiography by stealth... www.jamesacaster.com Get tickets for James' tour: here See Stu on tour: www.comedianscomedian.com/tour Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersBuy Stu's new comedy album "Compared To What" here: comedianscomedian.bandcamp.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About to drop four interlinked standup specials on Netflix, James Acaster is also the only comedian ever to have been nominated for the Edinburgh comedy award five years in a row. One of the defining comic voices of his generation, he returns to the show to share his writing process and how he sneaked out an autobiography by stealth...  <a href="http://www.jamesacaster.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jamesacaster.com</a> Get tickets for James' tour: <a href="https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/james-acaster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> See Stu on tour: <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/tour/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/tour</a> Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Buy Stu's new comedy album "Compared To What" here: <a href="https://comedianscomedian.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">comedianscomedian.bandcamp.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

232 - James Acaster: Returns (part one)

Ron White

One of the most recognisable faces of the "Blue Collar Comedy Tour", Ron "Tater Salad" White is adored by fans of his caustic wit and everyday calls-it-like-he-sees-it Texan charm.  We talk about his discovery of the part of his brain that went on to make him his fortune, about what it means to murder a crowd, and what it's like to be a joke when he's working on you...  Find more of Ron White: @ron_white www.tatersalad.com   Learn more about the podcast: @comcompod www.comedianscomedian.com   Sign-up to membership for exclusive extra content and access to the private extra podcast, including collaborative critique of new comedians' work, and "You Interview Stu": www.comedianscomedian.com/donate   And come and see Stu's standup tour now!    11/05/2018 Bristol, Hen &amp; Chickens 12/05/2018 Bath Rondo Theatre 16/05/2018 Norwich, Epic Studios 18/05/2018 Northampton Royal &amp; Derngate 19/05/2018 Warwick Arts Centre (Coventry) 20/05/2018 Shrewsbury, Henry Tudor House 23/05/2018 Swindon Arts Centre 26/05/2018 Farnham Maltings 30/05/2018 Aldershot, West End Centre 01/06/2018 Sheffield, The Lescar 02/06/2018 York, The Basement 03/06/2018 Newcastle – The Stand 04/06/2018 Leeds, Duke Studios 08/06/2018 Southampton, Hanger Farm 09/06/2018 Cambridge Junction 12/06/2018 Edinburgh, The Monkey Barrel 13/06/2018 Glasgow, The Stand 15/06/2018 Birmingham Glee 17/06/2018 Brighton Komedia 21-23 June London, Soho Theatre 29/06/2018 Tringe FestivalSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the most recognisable faces of the "Blue Collar Comedy Tour", Ron "Tater Salad" White is adored by fans of his caustic wit and everyday calls-it-like-he-sees-it Texan charm.  We talk about his discovery of the part of his brain that went on to make him his fortune, about what it means to murder a crowd, and what it's like to be a joke when he's working on you...  Find more of Ron White: @ron_white <a href="http://www.tatersalad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tatersalad.com</a>   Learn more about the podcast: @comcompod <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>   Sign-up to membership for exclusive extra content and access to the private extra podcast, including collaborative critique of new comedians' work, and "You Interview Stu": <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/donate</a>   And come and see Stu's standup tour now!   11/05/2018 <a href="http://thecomedybox.co.uk/site/301.asp?catID=1617" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bristol, Hen &amp; Chickens</a> 12/05/2018 <a href="https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/207897" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bath Rondo Theatre</a> 16/05/2018 <a href="http://tickets.stwha.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Norwich, Epic Studios</a> 18/05/2018 <a href="https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-like-i-mean/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northampton Royal &amp; Derngate</a> 19/05/2018 <a href="https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/2018/stuart-goldsmith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warwick Arts Centre (Coventry)</a> 20/05/2018 <a href="http://henrytudorhouse.com/stuart-goldsmith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shrewsbury, Henry Tudor House</a> 23/05/2018 <a href="https://swindontheatres.co.uk/Online/tickets-stuart-goldsmith-swindon-2018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swindon Arts Centre</a> 26/05/2018 <a href="https://farnhammaltings.com/events/stuart-goldsmith-like-i-mean-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farnham Maltings</a> 30/05/2018 <a href="https://uk.patronbase.com/_WestendCentreEvents/Productions/WSEA/Performances" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aldershot, West End Centre</a> 01/06/2018 <a href="http://www.wegottickets.com/event/423589" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sheffield, The Lescar</a> 02/06/2018 <a href="http://www.wegottickets.com/event/419240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">York, The Basement</a> 03/06/2018 <a href="http://www.thestand.co.uk/show/29609/stuart_goldsmith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newcastle – The Stand</a> 04/06/2018 <a href="https://www.seetickets.com/event/stu-goldsmith-like-i-mean-it/duke-studios-sheaf-street/1159587" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leeds, Duke Studios</a> 08/06/2018 <a href="https://www.hangerfarm.co.uk/events/stuart-goldsmith-like-i-mean/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southampton, Hanger Farm</a> 09/06/2018 <a href="https://www.junction.co.uk/stuart-goldsmith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cambridge Junction</a> 12/06/2018 <a href="https://event.bookitbee.com/14379/calendar/2018-06-12/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edinburgh, The Monkey Barrel</a> 13/06/2018 <a href="http://www.thestand.co.uk/show/29610/stuart_goldsmith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glasgow, The Stand</a> 15/06/2018 <a href="https://www.glee.co.uk/performer/stuart-goldsmith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birmingham Glee</a> 17/06/2018 <a href="https://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/comedy/stuart-goldsmith-like-i-mean/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brighton Komedia</a> 21-23 June <a href="https://sohotheatre.com/shows/stu-goldsmith-like-i-mean-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">London, Soho Theatre</a> 29/06/2018 <a href="http://www.get-stuffed.biz/tringe/2018/06/tom-binns-and-stuart-goldsmith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tringe Festival</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

245 - Ron White (Live from SXSW)

Pete Holmes

The giddily funny star of Crashing, You Made It Weird and his eponymous sketch and chat show, Pete Holmes lets his effervescent personality bubble over from the word go. We talk about his unerring ability to make the insanity of existence as funny as it is accessible, uncover how to embrace the coolness of uncoolness, and basically learn the meaning of life. This one is just amazing, enjoy!peteholmes.com | @peteholmesTickets for my show Primer at this year's Edinburgh Fringe@ComComPod | www.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The giddily funny star of Crashing, You Made It Weird and his eponymous sketch and chat show, Pete Holmes lets his effervescent personality bubble over from the word go. We talk about his unerring ability to make the insanity of existence as funny as it is accessible, uncover how to embrace the coolness of uncoolness, and basically learn the meaning of life. This one is just amazing, enjoy! <a href="https://peteholmes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">peteholmes.com</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/peteholmes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@peteholmes</a> <a href="https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-primer-wip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tickets for my show Primer at this year's Edinburgh Fringe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ComComPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ComComPod</a> | <a href="https://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

303 - Pete Holmes (Live at Just For Laughs Montreal)

Tim Vine

Alongside his famously prodigious output of punnery, Tim Vine is a wonderfully imaginative comedy creator. As well as talking us through his writing techniques, he describes how he structures an hour-long barrage of punchlines, and gives us unprecedented access to the the notorious “Pen Behind The Ear”. But will he ever be one of the cool kids? Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alongside his famously prodigious output of punnery, Tim Vine is a wonderfully imaginative comedy creator. As well as talking us through his writing techniques, he describes how he structures an hour-long barrage of punchlines, and gives us unprecedented access to the the notorious “Pen Behind The Ear”. But will he ever be one of the cool kids? Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/9420b137-9707-43d6-a6f1-0eae4a4149e9/www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

70 - Tim Vine (Live)

Global comedy superstar Russell Brand is studying for a degree, raising a new baby, and assembling a new two-year tour. An Essex boy with cosmic ambition, his art is obsessed with finding the transcendent in the mundane. We talk about his joy in "scribbling on reality", how he employs language to hijack and seed discourse, and the art of disruption... Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders@ComComPod | www.comedianscomedian.comSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Global comedy superstar Russell Brand is studying for a degree, raising a new baby, and assembling a new two-year tour. An Essex boy with cosmic ambition, his art is obsessed with finding the transcendent in the mundane. We talk about his joy in "scribbling on reality", how he employs language to hijack and seed discourse, and the art of disruption...  Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/comcompod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ComComPod</a> | <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a>See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

201 - Russell Brand

Andy Daly

A phenomenally accomplished comic improviser and character comedian, Andy Daly revels in revealing the blackly comic internal lives of his creations. We talk about his show "Review With Forrest McNeil", discover how playing on Comedy Bang Bang helps develop his characters, find out what makes Andy's wife roll her eyes, and enjoy a wee bit o' blarney... Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A phenomenally accomplished comic improviser and character comedian, Andy Daly revels in revealing the blackly comic internal lives of his creations. We talk about his show "Review With Forrest McNeil", discover how playing on Comedy Bang Bang helps develop his characters, find out what makes Andy's wife roll her eyes, and enjoy a wee bit o' blarney...  Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Get tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/tour</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/comcompod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@comcompod</a> | <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> And don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ComediansComedianPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

216 - Andy Daly

Stewart Lee

One of the most iconoclastic, pioneering and influential comedians in Britain, Stewart Lee has forged his post-punk ideals into a thrillingly funny live act, with the very form at his fingertips.We explore the deliberately uncomfortable tension between the man and the stage persona; discuss his self-imposed exclusion from the comedy community; and investigate his unshakeable conviction that he is in fact unsuccessful.Follow Stewart on tour www.stewartlee.co.ukGet ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the most iconoclastic, pioneering and influential comedians in Britain, Stewart Lee has forged his post-punk ideals into a thrillingly funny live act, with the very form at his fingertips.We explore the deliberately uncomfortable tension between the man and the stage persona; discuss his self-imposed exclusion from the comedy community; and investigate his unshakeable conviction that he is in fact unsuccessful. Follow Stewart on tour <a href="http://www.stewartlee.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stewartlee.co.uk</a> Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Get tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/tour</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/comcompod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@comcompod</a> | <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> And don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ComediansComedianPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

200 - Stewart Lee

Lewis Black

Is Lewis Black the angriest man in America? We discuss Lewis' origins in theatre, his turnover of topical material, particularly in an election cycle, and the trigger points from which he derives his explosive creativity. We also find out why silence is where you hear the joke...  Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Lewis Black the angriest man in America? We discuss Lewis' origins in theatre, his turnover of topical material, particularly in an election cycle, and the trigger points from which he derives his explosive creativity. We also find out why silence is where you hear the joke...   Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Get tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/tour</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/comcompod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@comcompod</a> | <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> And don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ComediansComedianPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

178 - Lewis Black (Live at Just For Laughs, Montreal)

Jimmy Pardo

Sick of being told he was the funniest guy off-stage, something had to change for lightning-fast wise-cracker Jimmy Pardo. Fortunately it did, and he became the "self-deprecating blowhard" America knows and loves today. We talk about the pros and cons of opening for Conan O'Brien, and explore the irresistible allure of TV, even in the face of new media. But can you ever escape feeling like you can't write a joke?Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sick of being told he was the funniest guy off-stage, something had to change for lightning-fast wise-cracker Jimmy Pardo. Fortunately it did, and he became the "self-deprecating blowhard" America knows and loves today. We talk about the pros and cons of opening for Conan O'Brien, and explore the irresistible allure of TV, even in the face of new media. But can you ever escape feeling like you can't write a joke? Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> Get tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/tour</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/comcompod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@comcompod</a> | <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com</a> And don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ComediansComedianPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

145 - Jimmy Pardo (Part One of Two)

The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

OwlTail

Elizabeth Kolbert covers climate change for the New Yorker. She's the Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction. And she recently wrote a paragraph I can't stop thinking about. "The problem with global warming—and the reason it continues to resist illustration, even as the streets flood and the forests die and the mussels rot on the shores—is that experience is an inadequate guide to what’s going on. The climate operates on a time delay. When carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, it takes decades—in a technical sense, millennia—for the earth to equilibrate. This summer’s fish kill was a product of warming that had become inevitable twenty or thirty years ago, and the warming that’s being locked in today won’t be fully felt until today’s toddlers reach middle age. In effect, we are living in the climate of the past, but already we’ve determined the climate’s future."Kolbert lives, to an unusual degree, in the planet's future. She travels to the places around the world where the climate of tomorrow is visible today. She has watched glaciers melting, and seen species dying. And she is able to convey both the science and the cost with a rare lucidity. Talking with Kolbert left me with an unnerving thought. We look back on past eras in human history and judge them morally failed. We think of the Spanish Inquisition or the Mongol hordes and believe ourselves civilized, rational, moral in a way our ancestors weren't. But if the science is right, and we do unto our descendants what the data says we are doing to them, we will be judged monsters. And it will be all the worse because we knew what we were doing and we knew how to stop, but we decided it was easier to disbelieve the science or ignore the consequences. Kolbert and I talk about the consequences, but also about what would be necessary to stabilize the climate and back off the mass extinction event that is currently underway. We discuss geoengineering, political will, the environmental cost of meat, and what individuals can and can't do. We talk about Trump's cabinet, about whether technological innovation will save us, and if pricing carbon is enough. We talk about whether hope remains a realistic emotion when it comes to our environmental future.Books:-Edward Abbe’s “Desert Solitaire”-Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”-David G. Haskell’s “The Forest Unseen”-Bill McKibben’s “The End of Nature” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vox Conversations

Elizabeth Kolbert covers climate change for the New Yorker. She's the Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction. And she recently wrote a paragraph I can't stop thinking about. "The problem with global warming—and the reason it continues to resist illustration, even as the streets flood and the forests die and the mussels rot on the shores—is that experience is an inadequate guide to what’s going on. The climate operates on a time delay. When carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, it takes decades—in a technical sense, millennia—for the earth to equilibrate. This summer’s fish kill was a product of warming that had become inevitable twenty or thirty years ago, and the warming that’s being locked in today won’t be fully felt until today’s toddlers reach middle age. In effect, we are living in the climate of the past, but already we’ve determined the climate’s future."Kolbert lives, to an unusual degree, in the planet's future. She travels to the places around the world where the climate of tomorrow is visible today. She has watched glaciers melting, and seen species dying. And she is able to convey both the science and the cost with a rare lucidity. Talking with Kolbert left me with an unnerving thought. We look back on past eras in human history and judge them morally failed. We think of the Spanish Inquisition or the Mongol hordes and believe ourselves civilized, rational, moral in a way our ancestors weren't. But if the science is right, and we do unto our descendants what the data says we are doing to them, we will be judged monsters. And it will be all the worse because we knew what we were doing and we knew how to stop, but we decided it was easier to disbelieve the science or ignore the consequences. Kolbert and I talk about the consequences, but also about what would be necessary to stabilize the climate and back off the mass extinction event that is currently underway. We discuss geoengineering, political will, the environmental cost of meat, and what individuals can and can't do. We talk about Trump's cabinet, about whether technological innovation will save us, and if pricing carbon is enough. We talk about whether hope remains a realistic emotion when it comes to our environmental future.Books:-Edward Abbe’s “Desert Solitaire”-Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”-David G. Haskell’s “The Forest Unseen”-Bill McKibben’s “The End of Nature” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Elizabeth Kolbert: We have locked in centuries of climate change

Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan delve deep on free speech for 3 hours! Somehow it gets more interesting through the episode, not less! Hear why often it's best to "be tolerant of the intolerable".
Canada tried to pass laws compelling people to use pronouns like zi and zur. Should you be compelled to call someone a certain pronoun? Jordan Peterson pushed back saying he had no problems using pronouns like zi and zur for people who have non-traditional genders, but that he had a problem being compelled by law to use certain pronouns. 
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Voltaire. 
We have gone from homosexuality being illegal in most of the west 60 years ago to same sex marriage being legal today. "Free speech is the master value because it is the value which allows us to update all other values." Sam Harris.

Free speech, only a small topic!

Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and tenured professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos  100% off the Future Authoring Program code: "ChangeYourself" - The offer is valid until the end of Nov 30th.

The Joe Rogan Experience

Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and tenured professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos</a> 100% off the Future Authoring Program code: "ChangeYourself" - The offer is valid until the end of Nov 30th.

#877 - Jordan Peterson

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Aziz’s life has been a story of chance – and choice. As Michael pieces together Aziz’s journey from Sudan to Manus, he realises Aziz has been searching for a safe place for about eight years. So what gives him the ability, and the energy, to speak out? How has Aziz fought for so long, and what makes him want to be ‘the messenger’? ‘I’m pretending like I’m really happy, and laugh, and you know, smiling on the phones and doing stuff like that – so they feel like, “Oh, my son is really living in a good environment”. So they think like that, but the opposite is the truth.’ Aziz  Aziz tells Michael, ‘I have got some people ...waiting for me. They love me, they want me to be with them.’ Haltingly, and sometimes with great difficulty, Aziz starts to share stories about his home, the family that he longs to see, and why he fled. Looking to find out more, Michael speaks to Sudan expert Anne Bartlett about the current situation there. As Aziz shares snapshots from his past, Anne talks Michael through the conflict in Sudan, which, despite leaving the headlines long ago, continues to unfold. Michael worries that he’s adding to Aziz’s trauma by digging up painful memories – ever aware of how hard it is to have these kinds of conversations in short, overlapping messages, without the benefit of reading someone’s signals face to face. Meanwhile, Aziz weighs up how much to tell his family about Manus, and explains to Michael why he’s sometimes tortured by regret. Warning: This episode of The Messenger includes graphic content and mentions self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact one of Australia’s national 24/7 crisis services such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at lifeline.org.au, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. Transcript Download a PDF transcript of this episode here. In this episode  Abdul Aziz Muhamat Michael Green Associate Professor Anne Bartlett, University of New South Wales, President of the Sudan Studies Association  Our theme music was composed by Raya Slavin. Music used in this episode includes: 'Blue Milk' by Stereolab, 'Up the Box' by Andy Stott, 'Feld' by To Rococo Rot, 'Firefly' and 'Four-Day Interval' by Tortoise, 'Cutting Branches for a Temporary Shelter' by Penguin Cafe Orchestra, 'Ending' by Kazumasa Hashimoto, 'Remedios the Beauty' by Oren Ambarchi, 'Lazyboat' and 'Vostok' by Triosk, 'Passages' by Bowery Electric, 'Self Seal Mishap' by Tennis and 'Ba Ba' by Sigur Rós. More information The Messenger is a co-production of Behind the Wire and the Wheeler Centre. It’s produced by Michael Green, André Dao, Hannah Reich and Bec Fary, with Jon Tjhia and Sophie Black at the Wheeler Centre.Narration by Michael Green. With reporting by Abdul Aziz Muhamat. Additional fact checking by the Guardian's Ben Doherty; transcription by Claire McGregor, Victoria Grey, Camilla Chapman, Lena Lettau and many more​. This episode was edited and mixed by Bec Fary and Jon Tjhia. Thank you Dana Affleck, Angelica Neville and Sienna Merope. Also to Cameron Ford and Heidi Pett, and to Behind the Wire’s many participants and volunteers. Behind the Wire is supported by the Bertha Foundation.

The Messenger

Aziz’s life has been a story of chance – and choice. As Michael pieces together Aziz’s journey from Sudan to Manus, he realises Aziz has been searching for a safe place for about eight years. So what gives him the ability, and the energy, to speak out? How has Aziz fought for so long, and what makes him want to be ‘the messenger’? <blockquote>‘I’m pretending like I’m really happy, and laugh, and you know, smiling on the phones and doing stuff like that – so they feel like, “Oh, my son is really living in a good environment”. So they think like that, but the opposite is the truth.’</blockquote> Aziz Aziz tells Michael, ‘I have got some people ...waiting for me. They love me, they want me to be with them.’ Haltingly, and sometimes with great difficulty, Aziz starts to share stories about his home, the family that he longs to see, and why he fled. Looking to find out more, Michael speaks to Sudan expert Anne Bartlett about the current situation there. As Aziz shares snapshots from his past, Anne talks Michael through the conflict in Sudan, which, despite leaving the headlines long ago, continues to unfold. Michael worries that he’s adding to Aziz’s trauma by digging up painful memories – ever aware of how hard it is to have these kinds of conversations in short, overlapping messages, without the benefit of reading someone’s signals face to face. Meanwhile, Aziz weighs up how much to tell his family about Manus, and explains to Michael why he’s sometimes tortured by regret. Warning: This episode of The Messenger includes graphic content and mentions self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact one of Australia’s national 24/7 crisis services such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at <a href="http://lifeline.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lifeline.org.au</a>, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. <h1>Transcript</h1> Download a PDF transcript of this episode <a href="https://track.wheelercentre.com/event?target=http%3A%2F%2Fwheeler-centre-heracles.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwheeler-centre-heracles.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf&amp;title=2017+02+10+The+Messenger+Episode+3+Transcript.pdf&amp;path=%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf&amp;category=asset&amp;action=download&amp;label=http%3A%2F%2Fwheeler-centre-heracles.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <h1>In this episode</h1> <ul> <li>Abdul Aziz Muhamat</li> <li>Michael Green</li> <li>Associate Professor Anne Bartlett, University of New South Wales, President of the Sudan Studies Association</li> </ul> Our theme music was composed by Raya Slavin. Music used in this episode includes: 'Blue Milk' by Stereolab, 'Up the Box' by Andy Stott, 'Feld' by To Rococo Rot, 'Firefly' and 'Four-Day Interval' by Tortoise, 'Cutting Branches for a Temporary Shelter' by Penguin Cafe Orchestra, 'Ending' by Kazumasa Hashimoto, 'Remedios the Beauty' by Oren Ambarchi, 'Lazyboat' and 'Vostok' by Triosk, 'Passages' by Bowery Electric, 'Self Seal Mishap' by Tennis and 'Ba Ba' by Sigur Rós. <h1>More information</h1> The Messenger is a co-production of Behind the Wire and the Wheeler Centre. It’s produced by Michael Green, André Dao, Hannah Reich and Bec Fary, with Jon Tjhia and Sophie Black at the Wheeler Centre. Narration by Michael Green. With reporting by Abdul Aziz Muhamat. Additional fact checking by the Guardian's Ben Doherty; transcription by Claire McGregor, Victoria Grey, Camilla Chapman, Lena Lettau and many more​. This episode was edited and mixed by Bec Fary and Jon Tjhia. <h1>Thank you</h1> Dana Affleck, Angelica Neville and Sienna Merope. Also to Cameron Ford and Heidi Pett, and to Behind the Wire’s many participants and volunteers. Behind the Wire is supported by the Bertha Foundation.

#3 I Have Got Some People Waiting For Me

Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. He is a lean 230 pounds. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert who used to tap out 20 Navy SEALs per workout. He is a legend in the Special Operations world. His eyes look through you more than at you. He rarely does interviews, if ever. But a few weeks ago, Jocko ended up staying at my house and we had a caffeinated mind meld. Here's some background... Jocko enlisted in the Navy after high school and spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, first as an enlisted SEAL operator and then as a SEAL officer. During his second tour in Iraq, he led SEAL Task Unit Bruiser in the Battle of Ramadi--some of the toughest and sustained combat in the SEAL Teams since Vietnam. Under his leadership, Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the entire war in Iraq and helped bring stability to Ramadi. Jocko was awarded the Bronze Star and a Silver Star. Upon returning to the United States, Jocko served as the Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams, designing and implementing some of the most challenging and realistic combat training in the world. So why is Jocko opening up? Well, in part, we have mutual friends. Second, he is the co-author of an incredible new book — Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win -- which I've been loving. Trust me. Buy it. This is his first mainstream interview and one you won't want to miss. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service, led by technologists from places like Apple and world-famous investors. It has exploded in popularity in the last 2 years, and now has more than $2.5B under management. In fact, some of my good investor friends in Silicon Valley have millions of their own money in Wealthfront. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it’s all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams Check out wealthfront.com/tim, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they’ll show you—for free–exactly the portfolio they’d put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Or, as I would, you can set it and forget it. Well worth a few minutes: wealthfront.com/tim. Mandatory disclaimer: Wealthfront Inc. is an SEC registered Investment Advisor. Investing in securities involves risks, and there is the possibility of losing money. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please visit Wealthfront dot com to read their full disclosure. This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers. Did you know I used 99Designs to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body? Here are some of the impressive results. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run... ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss

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Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. He is a lean 230 pounds. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert who used to tap out 20 Navy SEALs per workout. He is a legend in the Special Operations world. His eyes look through you more than at you. He rarely does interviews, if ever. But a few weeks ago, Jocko ended up staying at my house and we had a caffeinated mind meld. Here's some background... Jocko enlisted in the Navy after high school and spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, first as an enlisted SEAL operator and then as a SEAL officer. During his second tour in Iraq, he led SEAL Task Unit Bruiser in the Battle of Ramadi--some of the toughest and sustained combat in the SEAL Teams since Vietnam. Under his leadership, Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the entire war in Iraq and helped bring stability to Ramadi. Jocko was awarded the Bronze Star and a Silver Star. Upon returning to the United States, Jocko served as the Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams, designing and implementing some of the most challenging and realistic combat training in the world. So why is Jocko opening up? Well, in part, we have mutual friends. Second, he is the co-author of an incredible new book — Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win -- which I've been loving. Trust me. Buy it. This is his first mainstream interview and one you won't want to miss. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at <a href="http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast</a>. This podcast is brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service, led by technologists from places like Apple and world-famous investors. It has exploded in popularity in the last 2 years, and now has more than $2.5B under management. In fact, some of my good investor friends in Silicon Valley have millions of their own money in Wealthfront. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it’s all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams Check out <a href="http://wealthfront.com/tim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wealthfront.com/tim</a>, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they’ll show you—for free–exactly the portfolio they’d put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Or, as I would, you can set it and forget it. Well worth a few minutes: <a href="http://wealthfront.com/tim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wealthfront.com/tim</a>. Mandatory disclaimer: Wealthfront Inc. is an SEC registered Investment Advisor. Investing in securities involves risks, and there is the possibility of losing money. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please visit Wealthfront dot com to read their full disclosure. This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers. Did you know I used 99Designs to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body? Here are some of the impressive results. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run... ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tim-ferriss-show/id863897795?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts</a>/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit <a href="https://tim.blog/podcast/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-description" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/podcast</a>.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at <a href="https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/friday</a>.For transcripts of episodes, go to <a href="http://tim.blog/transcripts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/transcripts</a>.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit <a href="http://tim.blog/sponsor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/sponsor</a> and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: <a href="http://tim.blog/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/books</a>.Follow Tim:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tferriss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/tferriss</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/timferriss/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/timferriss</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TimFerriss/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/timferriss</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/timferriss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/timferriss</a>

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