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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

01:00:20

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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01:11:41

The man behind Frank Sanazi

The comedians paradise ·

2025/04/27

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. In this episode we speak to the man behind the funniest singing dictator Frank Sanazi. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:00]] Performing in Israel [[03:51]][[05:21]] Are all jokes like this [[05:55]][[12:38]] How the suppression of comedy has created an appetite for things on the edge, meeting Quentin Tarantino [[14:58]][[14:49]]

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01:04:14

Comediasians improviser Jonathan Nguyen

The comedians paradise ·

2025/04/20

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 speak to one of the members of Comediasians, a pan-Asian improv troupe,Jonathan Nguyen, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[06:57]] What the purpose of comediaasians and friends, how they keep their community together [[15:55]][[21:19]] Misconceptions of improv [[28:27]][[28:27]] Why I fell in love with improv

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56:35

Kiwi and Māori comedian Kajun Brooking

The comedians paradise ·

2025/04/13

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 maori and Kiwi comedian, Kajun Brooking. Raised on the gang infested streets of Hastings, Kajun moved to Whanganui in search of a better life. This is where he cultivates cunning comedy and hustles sticky punchlines based on life experience. Described as quick witted and punchy, his mission is to make at least one person laugh. If

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49:07

Moving from the townships of South Africa to Dublin

The comedians paradise ·

2025/04/06

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 Neil Green, a comedian who grew up in the townships in Durban, helped build the scene from scratch, then when things are going well had to move over to Dublin to start again. If you want to find out about Neil, you can reach him on instagram at neilgreencomedian.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can

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53:18

Being a blind and gay comedian from Singapore

The comedians paradise ·

2025/03/30

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 Jeffrey Soh, a blind and gay Singaporean comedian. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, if you would like to know more about Jeffrey, you can reach him on his Instagram at jeffreysjh/. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast

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01:03:02

Surrealist performer and Malcolm Hardee Nominee...

The comedians paradise ·

2025/03/23

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 Stephen Catling, a high energy surrealist performer , a rising star of the comedy circuit. Stephen has many awards , finals and semifinals to his name and is praised for his originality and left field thinking. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[04:40]] My journey to clown and not being trained as a clown

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46:43

Being a male transgender comedian in Austin

The comedians paradise ·

2025/03/16

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. IIn this episode we speak to male comedian from the Austin comedy scene and former military service personnel, Holden.. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[04:08]] Queer mics and straight rooms, someone always gets upset [[07:03]][[10:01]] My experience of being in the military and being trans [[14:14]][[16:23]] The day to day life of

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01:10:27

Being a New York Japanese clown

The comedians paradise ·

2025/03/09

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 award winning Japanese clown based in New York, Mariko Iwasa. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[12:02]] Marikos journey into clowning and not knowing English as a clown [[18:17]][[21:48]] Why planning doesn’t work, keeping material fresh [[26:20]][[25:43]] How to keep material fresh [[26:11]][[39:38]] Clown

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01:13:40

Veteran US comedian Richard Williams

The comedians paradise ·

2025/03/02

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 Richard Williams, he is a headlining comic nominated for two Emmys. Appeared on Comedy Central, Chelsea Lately, Punk'd, The Best Damn Sports Show Period, HBO Aspen Comedy Fest, and The Howard Stern Show. Wrote for numerous tv shows on MTV. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[09:42]] Everything is a bringer

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01:11:22

South African viral comedy star Schalk Bezhuidenhout

The comedians paradise ·

2025/02/23

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 full-time South African comedian and viral star,Schalk Bezhuidenhout. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[06:19]] How my experience in South Africa shape me for the overseas and leaning in to How your perceived [[10:44]][[13:23]] What South Africans and Brits share [[16:26]][[16:41]] Cancel culture is all

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01:08:05

Being a full-time entertainer!!!

The comedians paradise ·

2025/02/16

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 interview we speak to full-time entertainer, Tim Eagle, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[26:29]] Being a student of live entertainment [[36:56]][[36:56]] Zagreb clown festival and big clown teachers, how technique is so important but is ignored in modern clowning [[48:23]][[50:08]] The problem with the clown world

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40:54

Professional Slovenian comedian Martina Ipsa

The comedians paradise ·

2025/02/09

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 professional comedian, Martina Ipsa, a professional Slovenian comedian who has been doing it for 20 years and has decided to move to Ireland to challenge herself, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[02:35]] Starting comedy when there is no comedy scene [[06:10]][[10:34]] Why I challenge myself

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33:15

Taking control of your destiny

The comedians paradise ·

2025/02/02

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 Arma Benoit, a producer, director and comedian who has been in the entertainment business for 25 years, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:00:00]] Creatives are creatives and melding different disciplines together [[05:48:23[[06:14:12]] How actors are different to standups [[11:07:00]][[13:01:00]] Why

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