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PODCAST

The comedians paradise

Marvin McCarthy

Join comedian and promoter, Marvin McCarthy each Sunday at 8pm UK time as he interviews the mavericks of the comedy world.

comedy stand-up

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01:13:31

Being a Brighton comic

The comedians paradise ·

2023/02/05

Dave Wilder is a fast-rising stand-up comedian, based in Brighton, who is gigging for clubs, promoters and festivals all over the UK. Alongside his comedy, he is also a bestselling, award-winning author. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:28]] Third-handadvice received from Scott Bennett[[03:40]] Being a vegan in the past[[18:39]] Horrible hosts[[27:18]] The Brighton comedy scene[[37:47]] Stereotypes of Brighton[[43:48]] Most writers live a boring life[[47:47]] People are kind, but won’t

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42:32

Being a magician and comedy promoter

The comedians paradise ·

2023/01/29

We chat to the brilliant, Stuart Turner, a DJ, comedian, magician and comedy promoter. He is a man who started many moons ago as a double act, but got back into the love of comedy as a solo magician. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[04:03]] Coming back into comedy, how it has changed since he started as a double act[[10:07]] Pet peeves in comedy clubs[[12:46]] How does being good with tech helped with comedy gigs[[14:34]] Comedy snobbery[[17:09]] The surprising truth of Jerry

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46:48

Being a professional Scottish comedian

The comedians paradise ·

2023/01/22

We chat to the brilliant, Darren Connell, a Scottish stand-up comedian and actor from Glasgow. He is possibly best known for playing the role of Bobby in the television series Scot Squad. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[07:32]] Being in Scots squad and being a comedian[[15:09]] The different types of humour in various parts of Scotland [[28:09]] Certain promoters and comedians, who upon seeing, guarantee a bomb[[42:34]] The one thing we should change in comedyIf you would like to know

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48:48

Being a Bristol comedienne

The comedians paradise ·

2023/01/15

We chat to the brilliant, Dani Johns a comedian who regularly performs across the UK at some of the best comedy clubs on the circuit and has gigged alongsidethe likes of Jon Richardson, Nish Kumar and Rosie Jone. She's also the resident co-host of Smoke & Mirrors, one of Bristol's most recognizable and popular comedy nights.Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[07:40]] Bristol stereotypes and drugs[[14:56]] What are hidden Bristol gems[[22:46]] Bristol humour and banter[[25:17]] A weird

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01:13:23

Being a hilarious comedian in Hungary and the UK

The comedians paradise ·

2023/01/01

We chat to the brilliant clown and veteran comedian, Dave Thompson. He is probably best known for playing Tinky-Winky in the Teletubbies – especially after he was sacked in July 1997 because the BBC thought his interpretation of the role was ‘unacceptable’.As a live act, he has worked in the USA, Sweden, France, Ireland, Holland, The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Dubai, Oman, and The Falklands as well as on the British circuit. His absurdist physical humour ledBen Eltonto write a role

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01:16:22

Denvers biggest comedy club

The comedians paradise ·

2022/12/18

We chat to the owner of Denvers biggest comedy club, Wende Curtis, who was an absolute delight. Here is an overview of what to expect:[[01:30]] How comedy shows are great first dates[[11:00]] How the club is on the bucket list for many comics seeing comedians grow is a big passion of mine[[21:37]] What separates comedy works[[35:51]] Surround yourself with those that are doing what you want to do, but better [[57:36]] Who are future stars we should look out forIf you would like to know more about

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23:21

Mcing my own gig

The comedians paradise ·

2022/12/11

We chat to the host and founder of the podcast, Marvin McCarthy, a promoter, comedian and clown, about mcing his own gigs. Here is an overview of what to expect:[[04:08]] People using the race card[[08:58]] Mcing my own gig[[18:59]] If your bombing, please get off the stageIf you would like to know more about Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

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01:03:38

Founder of stand up for journalism

The comedians paradise ·

2022/12/04

We talk to the brilliant, Kirsty is a journalist, campaigner, researcher and performer, advocating for good information, ethical technology and diverse leadership.Her recent career highlights include acting as a selection advisor for Nesta’s government-backed Future News Fund and creating the Standup For Journalism comedy training and performance night, offering journalists a new way to talk about the public interest. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[04:52]] How she started

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01:33:46

Founder of Atelier mask movement theatre

The comedians paradise ·

2022/11/27

We talk to the brilliant, scintillating Matteo Destro, he is a director, mask creator, theatre maker, theatre pedagogist and founder of the famous, Atelier mask movement theatre. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:00]] Comedy De Latte[[07:42]] What is the role of a student and teacher relationship[[09:10]] What he looks for in students[[15:44]] Where Matteo found his passion for theatre[[39:41]] What makes Joey Diaz funny and how the theatre school can make you more aware of what you

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01:06:03

Being an actor and director

The comedians paradise ·

2022/11/20

We talk to the wonderful and the brilliant, Tom Lincoln. He is an award-winning actor and director from London who trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Sheriff’s Prize for Outstanding Achievement). As an actor he has most recently achieved online viral success with multiple roles in Channel 4’s satirical comedy sketch show The B@IT (52.5 million views). Whilst, as a director his latest short film ANGEL FALLS (2020) was screened at over 20 international film festivals. Here is an

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01:20:23

Being a comedian with autism

The comedians paradise ·

2022/11/13

We chat to Mark Nicholas, an autistic stand-up comedian and workshop leader, who is the promoter for the fantasticLaugh-AbleComedy night. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[06:32]] How he develops material[[08:58]] Why he loves Mcing[[11:27]] Why he loves pie and mash[[16:39]] How his background shaped his comedy[[23:48]] How he dealt with losing a parent[[44:41]] Explaining autism to outsiders[[50:14]] How the comedy circuit could be changed for the betterIf you would like to know more

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01:14:36

Founder of Weird AF News

The comedians paradise ·

2022/11/06

We meet podcaster, comedian and actor Jonesy, a man who has been seen onGotham (Fox)Season 1, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix) and Letterman Show (NBC).Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[03:45]] How to get ahead[[11:47]] Is TV suited to a certain type of comedy?[[25:45]] How context is key to deciding if something is offensive[[37:53]] Why virtue signalling is occasionally used as bullying [[41:24]] Andrew Tate and Patrice O'neilIf you would like to know more about Jonesy, you can reach

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01:09:45

The founder of dark clown

The comedians paradise ·

2022/10/30

We meet performer, theatre maker, director, teacher and originator of dark clown, Peta Lily. She is one of the ground-breaking performers involved in shaping the Physical Theatre work of the 1980s. She is well known for her one-woman shows, physical theatre productions and it was a pleasure having her on the podcast.Here is an overview of what to expect:[[02:14]] How Peta started her journey and concert pianist Victor Borge[[06:03]] Having a buffet of performance teachers and how they shaped

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27:42

My mistakes in comedy

The comedians paradise ·

2022/10/23

We chat to the host and founder of the podcast, Marvin McCarthy, a promoter, comedian and clown. Here is an overview of what to expect:[[03:07]] How I started my comedy journey[[09:28]] What not to do when running a comedy club[[22:34]] The mistake I made running a podcastIf you would like to know more about Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

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01:19:51

Being a professional comedian in Singapore

The comedians paradise ·

2022/10/16

We chat to Sam See, a comedian and promoter based in experience with over a decades experience in Singapore. Here is an overview of what to expect:[[12:40]]How being a booker gives you power[[15:55]]The common troupes I have seen in comedy scenes across the globe[[20:27]]What I don’t understand about other comedians[[28:37]]The Malaysian and Singapore rivalry[[35:00]]Whats it like working with the biggest names in comedy[[37:16]]My opinion on the UK comedy scene[[48:51]] Comedians being the outcast

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39:19

Why I moved from improv to clown

The comedians paradise ·

2022/10/09

We chat to the brilliant, Piotr Szczęsny, an improviser and clown from Poland, who studied at Gaulier and is moving to London. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:41]] How I became a clown and improviser[[11:57]] Working with different performers[[14:45]] Don’t get bogged down in one group[[17:26]] Being in Edinburgh and dealing with its madness[[21:53]] Follow the fear to progress in your life[[24:43]] Stumbling across clown[[30:44]] If there is one thing that you would take for

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01:03:10

Aberdeen comedian Peter Wood

The comedians paradise ·

2022/10/02

In this episode we chat to Peter Wood a comedian with many stories to tell, with 14 years experienced who has become a regular MC at one of Scotlands biggest comedy, Breakneck comedy, here is what we discussed:[[03:18]] How being taken the piss out of led to me being a comic[[05:02]] How a lot of comedy comes from pain[[11:43]] How Glasgow and Edinburgh hate each other[[18:03]] How people from different places banter and engage [[19:41]] Comedians are a lot like high school children[[22:08]] Comedy

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52:00

Danish comedy superstar Geo

The comedians paradise ·

2022/09/25

In this episode we chat to Danish superstar comedian,Christian Geo Heltboe aka Geo, He is one of the biggest comedians in Denmark and here is what we discussed:[[01:21]] How I came up with my name[[02:25]] British audiences are more rowdy than the Danes[[06:20]] How Geo got into comedy[[10:42]] What is the difference between the UK and Denmark[[19:02]] How long it took for me to make it in comedy[[25:04]] Having cancer and how it affected Geos comedy[[31:42]] The annoying thing that people who

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56:12

Founder of the Leicester comedy festival

The comedians paradise ·

2022/09/18

We chat to Geoff Rowe, the founder of the Leicester comedy festival, which he started 30 years ago, here is an overview of what we talked about:[[01:59]] How I started the Leicester comedy festival[[08:58]] When it became my main job[[11:52]] How much time does it take to build the festival[[14:23]] Setting up a festival is all about experimenting and failing[[21:26]] The worst thing about other festivals[[26:52]] The worst thing about being a comedian before social media[[29:36]] Why I love

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53:17

Being the owner of an english speaking comedy club in...

The comedians paradise ·

2022/09/11

We chat to Tim Hill English comedy promoter, tour guide in Amsterdam, where we chat about the Amsterdam comedy scene, here is an overview of what we talked about:03:36 Being fluent in Dutch an English10:17 A racist holiday11:28 Very hard to shock dutch audiences13:41 Why the dutch speak English so well21:54 English vs Dutch speaking comedy scenes24:07 The worst thing when doing comedy in a foreign language27:38 What to do if your starting out in the Amsterdam comedy scene30:03 Working on so many

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