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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

All Episodes

01:01:54

Head huncho of Blackfriars Chris Conway

The comedians paradise ·

2025/09/14

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to current owner of Blackfriars, a comedy venue that has started the careers of many of Scotlands best comedians, Chris Conway. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:00]] My journey to running Blackfriars comedy club [[05:47]][[07:10]] Show starts before the show, should people who run the club be aspiring

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01:00:05

Former MMA fighter, Tattoo artist and comedian to...

The comedians paradise ·

2025/09/07

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to tattoo shop owner, ex mma fighter and comedian to prisoners Tattoo Dave. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:03]] The truth about fighters and my experience of MMA [[08:39]][[12:44]] The Edinburgh and Glasgow rivalry [[17:00]][[17:00]] What I have learnt about people in my tattoo shop ,what’s going on at

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57:22

Big deal comedy club co-founder Leanne Clark

The comedians paradise ·

2025/08/31

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to co-founder of Big Deal comedy, Leanne Clark. A comedy club that she has been running with her brother across East Anglia, since 2018. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:00]] Why we avoid December gigs [[01:03]][[01:10]] Everything is about the audience, why London open mics are terrible , don’t make things free

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01:03:05

Founder of the Zagreb clown festival Iva Peter Dragon

The comedians paradise ·

2025/08/24

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Iva Peter-Dragan, founder of the Zagreb Clown Festival and Triko circus theatre. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[07:02]] Why I set up the Zagreb clown festival and my process of running a clown festival [[13:40]][[20:15]] Calling your heroes to perform and overcoming imposter syndrome [[22:29]][[22:44]] What makes

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01:00:44

My Journey in the World of Harry Potter Parody Improv

The comedians paradise ·

2025/08/17

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We chat to improviser and actor,Sam Irving. A core player in Men With Coconuts and Spontaneous potter, a Harry Potter parody improv troupe. Sam has trained in improv with teachers from iO Chicago and UCB, and has previously represented Scotland in improv, in both tournaments and panels. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:00]] How I

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54:12

Mags McHugh's Journey Through Comedy and Mental Health

The comedians paradise ·

2025/08/13

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Mags McHugh a comedian and mental health worker, this episode tells some horrific stories and is very hard hitting. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:49]] How to get into comedy [[03:54]][[07:04]] A dodgy situation at a comedy gig where a comedian calls a girl fat , bringing awareness to disabilities,

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56:44

A Romanian Comedian's Journey to the London circuit

The comedians paradise ·

2025/08/10

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Calin Gheorghiu a comedian who lives and performs in Romania, who made a short journey in the London circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[02:03]] My experience at Marvins gig [[08:38]][[09:42]] Doing comedy in Romania [[11:26]][[26:34]] Doing comedy in English and Romanian [[33:31]][[28:00]] Getting

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01:06:33

Britain's got talent impressionist Danny Posthill

The comedians paradise ·

2025/08/03

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Britains got talent finalist, comedian and impressionist, Danny Posthill.Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[00:54]] Is he Maccam, Geordie, Sandancer or Monkey [[02:14]][[15:48]] What is standup in all honesty [[19:34]][[26:33]] Why I don’t care what other acts think and my process for developing

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44:51

Famous Edinburgh fringe comedy reviewer Kate Copsick

The comedians paradise ·

2025/07/27

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Our guest is Kate Copstick, chief reviewer at The Scotsman newspaper and the UK's scariest comedy critic after her appearance on TV's short-lived stand-up talent competition - Show Me The Funny! Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:22]] What has happened now its just taken by money [[04:44]][[07:01]] Only going for two weeks her

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01:50:13

Making a difference

The comedians paradise ·

2025/07/20

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we talk to Katie Palmer, Comedy Director and Promoter of Brass Tacks Comedy, we discuss the skills she brings to a number of performers at the Fringe and her work with Red Bull on creating the Brass Tacks Debut Fund, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:00]] Becoming the founder of Brass tacks comedy

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58:44

Mens mental health advocate and standup Heski

The comedians paradise ·

2025/07/13

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to standup and mens mental health advocate Heski. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[04:00]] My mental health and leading to mental health warning signs of mental [[20:11]][[21:53]] How I set up my event [[26:45]][[29:38]] Comedians and mental health [[32:21]][[32:21]] Pick your team members and getting rid of the wrong people

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01:14:28

Touring comic Clay Newman

The comedians paradise ·

2025/07/06

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Clay Newman a comedian with 12 years experience and a touring comedian in the USA, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:25]] City of Angels, what it is really like, you need to get out to get work [[04:29]][[11:13]] How things are for bigger clubs [[14:54]][[14:53]] I feel uncool being in LA, Austin and NYC

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44:23

Professional Irish standup comedian Ger Staunton

The comedians paradise ·

2025/06/29

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to professional comedian on the Irish comedy scene, Ger Staunton, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[03:52]] Best thing about a gig [[05:32]][[05:50]] Why I am happy I have a car [[06:36]][[07:45]] How has the Irish comedy scene changed [[12:42]][[12:42]] How the Irish scene is different to London and the USA [[17:12]][[17:25]]

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01:00:20

LeBron James's Brother Kopite and Scouse Comedian...

The comedians paradise ·

2025/06/22

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Edinburgh fringe record holder, traveller of many fringes and kopite, Kyle Legacy, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:00]] Why Lebron James is the best of all time [[05:09]][[08:00]] Mancs and scousers [[12:30]][[12:52]] Why the north west is better than London it needs to be edited [[18:41]][[18:41]] Andrew Lawrence

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54:57

Roast Battle UK champion Shalaka Kurup

The comedians paradise ·

2025/06/15

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Shalaka Kurup, she is an Indian stand up comedian and writer. Her observational humour has been described as deadpan joy. A doctor by education and a comedian by choice Shalaka has shot onto the UK circuit receiving numerous awards and current UK Roast battle champion. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[02:16]] My writing

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01:02:55

Former football hooligan and 25 year comedy veteran...

The comedians paradise ·

2025/06/01

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to former football hooligan and 25 year veteran of comedy, Eddy Brimson. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[02:09]] Being a football hooligan and how all walks of life got into that life [[09:40]][[06:47]] What led me to leave football hooliganism [[07:33]][[08:17]] Not all football hooligans are thick

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01:00:57

Being a comic from Brasil!!!

The comedians paradise ·

2025/05/25

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Jon Jonz, a comedian based all the way in Rio de Janeiro, who has been gigging for nearly ten years. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:14]] My standup journey [[05:06]][[05:06]] How comedy in Brasil spread to Sao Paulo, How it is different Rio De Janeiro [[13:10]][[20:34]] The limits of the brasilian

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01:28:15

Founder of improv fest Ireland Neil Curran

The comedians paradise ·

2025/05/18

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the founder of the biggest improv festival in Ireland, Neil Curran. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:04]] The structure of improv compared with standup [[09:02]][[07:37]] Why there can be some more very mediocre standup [[09:02]][[12:45]] We all laugh at the same things, pop culture references

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55:16

Beijing and New york comedian Tony Chou

The comedians paradise ·

2025/05/11

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Touring comedian from Beijing, co-host of award-winning Chinese late night talk show,comedy club owner, Tony Chou. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:44]] Des Bishop starting a comedy club and doing English comedy in Beijing [[03:05]][[04:32]] The mandarin speaking scene is taking off [[09:29]][[09:29]]

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01:34:10

Curator of The Robinhood International improv...

The comedians paradise ·

2025/05/04

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the curator of the Robin Hood improv festival, Shaun Landry. Shaun is an internationally known actor, producer and improviser. Since 1986, Shaun's goal has been to provide venues for voices of colour, women and the LGBTQ community. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:05]] Meeting Robin Williams

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