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PODCAST

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast

Stuart Goldsmith

For anyone who writes comedy, makes comedy, loves comedy, or just has an interest in comedians and what makes them so annoying. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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329 - Eshaan Akbar

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2020/02/28

Eshaan Akbar has an extremely diverse comic portfolio.This former wealth manager and government policy maker is now a successful TV comedian with a significant career in the making. We talk about his very precise ambitions and his fascination with the absolute freedom of the stage, as well as his disappointment in finding out that comedy is no longer anti-establishment and that comedians are “a precious bunch”.We also touch on Eshaan’s suicide attempt, and get stuck into the tremendous difficulty of

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1:16:04

328 - Seann Walsh

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2020/02/20

Seann Walsh is an extraordinary observational comic, with a phenomenal talent for getting to the heart of the funny in the most everyday topics, and enlivening a routine with act-outs.We talk about how his persona changed from open mics to big rooms, and how he strove for authenticity, despite the looming feeling that something was missing from his impressive TV career. Just when this outsider among outsiders seemed finally about to break big, in 2018 he appeared on Strictly Come Dancing (BBC) and

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1:13:48

327 - Matt Winning

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2020/02/13

A man on a mission, comedian and academic Dr Matt Winning is an expert on climate change and on making the apocalypse funny. We explore how to make a show educational without being worthy, finding purpose in struggle, and how to survive as a comic when you’re not motivated to quit your day job.We also dig into the maintenance of optimism when your crises are about something a little more meaningful than comedy, and gloss over the difference between polar bears and pall-bearers…25 mins of extras

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1:10:26

326 - The Sklar Brothers

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2020/02/06

Twins Randy and Jason Sklar blow audiences away with their extraordinarily layered stand-up, weaving their delivery alongside, through and around each other’s voices; sparring, arguing and then dropping into perfect sync on a punchline.We get stuck into their writing process, the difficulties of working as a team when their family lives don’t sync as easily as their creative lives, the challenge of identifying a target audience when you straddle mainstream and alternative, and why the “ball don’t

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1:24:27

325 - Ninia Benjamin

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2020/01/31

A juggernaut of charisma and filth, Ninia Benjamin has a supernatural connection to her audience and a mind like a firework display. We discuss why she won’t ever explain her race or size, only her point of view, and how she moved beyond the onstage anger that used to motivate her.We also dig deep into her career rebirth after an ‘annus horribilis’ brought about by professional struggles and her own impostor syndrome.This far into her career, can she finally accept herself as a “proper

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324 - Jamali Maddix

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2020/01/23

A master of "pulling back into the wide angle",JamaliMaddix thrives on big routinesabout big subjects, letting his innate comic ability run riot. We talk about the pressures of keeping up hit-rate within routines, and get technical about top-lines, and why he wants the premise of a bit to be more intelligent than he is himself. But what happens when you lose sight of your goals in the process of following the next apparently logicalstep?30 mins of extras available exclusively to the Insiders Club

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1:13:03

323 - John Kearns

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2020/01/16

The only comic ever to have consecutively won Best Newcomer and Best Show at the Edinburgh Fringe, JohnKearnsis a master at finding pathos in the prosaic, combining clowning and standup in a way that makes absolutely no sense written down. With influences from Jacques Tati to Neil Hamburger, we explore his sense of place within himself, overreaching in his writing, and ambition in his career...Thirty minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes John's

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Conan Debrief

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2020/01/08

A semi-forensic vivisection of my Conan appearance and LA junket; a small reward for those of you inclined to learn more about the experience... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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322 - Tom Basden

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2020/01/06

Returning to stand-up this month with a run at Soho Theatre, after many years working on other projects including his sitcom Plebs, Tom Basden is inventive and prolific, also handsome.We talk about the parallels between the superb musical comedy that won him Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh fringe and his new stand-up, discoverTom's English middle-class-ness and why he's very suited to telling some "guys" to "calm down", and explore whether his work ethic is pathological...Extras exclusively available

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1:39:34

321 Santa Claus (and Herbie Treehead)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/12/19

In this Christmas Special, we speak to the actual Santa Claus, via his little helper and confidant, consummate clown Herbie Treehead.Herbie is a phenomenal street-performer, known around the world for his joyful daftness, silly songs and funny bones.We talk about what his first Santa season means to him, and discover an enormously rich and respectful seam of kindness and good cheer.We also dive into Herbie's origins as a performer and his maverick work within vaudeville troupe Slightly Fat Features;

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320 - Flo & Joan

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/12/13

Flo andJoanare a uniquely funny musical duo, with deadpan front-cloth patter rooted in their actual siblinghood. We talk about going from open mics to a special on Amazon Prime in just four years, get the inside story on their recent gig at the Royal Variety Performance, and learn why going viral makes you turn your phone off. We also discover what they learnt from the Canadian improv scene that underpins the whole shebang, and find out why shaking an egg is harder than it looks...Thirty minutes of

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1:16:04

319 - Tim Renkow

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/12/05

Star of his own sitcom "Jerk" (BBC) and a gleefully discomforting stand-up, TimRenkowmakes his point with devastating wit.We talk about how people's exploitation of Tim'sphysical vulnerability has shaped his outlook and work, learn how his dispassion towards his audience's reaction makes him a stronger comic, and find out why he would rather be alone in a wood with a shotgun.Content warning: strong language and discussion of sexual abuse.Members of the Insiders Club can enjoy 20 mins of extra

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1:26:40

318 - Neil Hamburger (Gregg Turkington)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/11/28

"America's Funnyman" Neil Hamburger is the disturbing comic creation of Gregg Turkington; deeply funny, vile and poignant in equal measure. Ordinarily reluctant to talk about his alter-ego, Gregg gradually uncovers his love for outsider art, and the qualities he considers genius. We learn about the origins of Neil in prank phone calls and fake live shows, the comedy he can't stand and why, and the utterly original concept behind his live albums.Over 30mins of extra content available exclusively to

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1:32:45

317 - Matt Besser

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/11/14

Inspirational, irascible and as talented an improvisor as you could invent,MattBesseris the kind of stand-up who can skilfully weave a set live on TV. He is also constantly referred to as a co-founder of the enormously significant Upright Citizens Brigade, which arguably serves him right for co-founding it.We take a deep dive into the genesis of the Chicago improv scene, learn about Del Close and his influence on everything that was to follow, and argue about Keith Johnstone.Mattalso dissects his

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1:21:06

316 - Carl Hutchinson

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/11/08

Combining all the best elements of a DIY approach to touring, a powerhouse comic ability, and some ridiculous positivity of mind, Carl Hutchinson is on the up. We talk about relatability, rooting your material in your own embarrassment and some nifty tricks to conceal your observations as something else. We also get stuck into some of the notable missteps that glance off his robust sense of self, and explore how Carl copes with being regarded by some as the sidekick to a higher profile act...Sign up

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315 - Chris Fleming

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/10/31

YouTube-famous glam-rock showpig Chris Fleming has amassed a legion of fans through his brilliantly funny music videos, such as "I'm Afraid To Talk To Men", "Grad-Student Shuffle" and "Polyamorous".We talk about how he found himself drowning in stand-up, and clawed his way back to shore through developing his live work for the internet. We also discuss proving one isn't "a YouTuber", the "restrictive freedom" of comedy, and whether he's arealpariah or just a wannabe...30mins of extra content

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1:20:52

314 - Jimeóin

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/10/24

A captivating comic with enormous mass appeal,Jimeoinhas built a career across the UK and Australia, dancing lightly through absolute silliness and rock solid punchlines. We talk backstage after his barnstorming Edinburgh show about harnessing daftness, the creative benefits of sitting alone in a dark room and how easy it is to become a monster when you get your own TV show at 24 years old...Sign up for the Insiders Club atwww.comedianscomedian.com/insidersto get access to all the extra content from

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1:10:58

313 - The Kagools

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/10/21

Multiple international award-winning physical comedy duo TheKagoolsare an explosion of pure silliness, that don't conform even to the "rules" of contemporary clowning, let alone straight standup.Double-act Nicky Wilkinson and Claire Ford describe their amazingly supportive relationship, and outline the highs and lows of a life under lightweight waterproof material...Sign up for the Insiders Club atwww.comedianscomedian.com/insidersto get access to all the extra content from any episode that has it,

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1:48:32

312 - "Zach and Viggo" and Jonny Woolley

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/10/10

Zach Zucker and Viggo Venn and their permanent director and co-creator Jonny Woolley are like a mainline injection of a comedy drug that hasn't been invented yet.This trio has been around the world four times at some disgustingly young age, winning awards and crazed fans, and revelling in mistakes, misadventures and madness.We talk about their first Edinburgh and how they snatched victory from thejaws of a 10 month old baby, explore their solo work, including Zach's "Jack Tucker" characterand his

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1:22:55

311 - Sofie Hagen

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/10/03

Sofie Hagen is a remarkable comedian, who is arguably better known at present for her activism than her excellent work in comedy.We talk about the incredible think-tank of the small Danish circuit where she started out, and the toxicity she discovered therein; her insightful analysis of how "losers win" at the Edinburgh festival; the dual purpose of having gender neutral toilets at her shows; and get stuck into some very frank discussion of the social activism element of her profile... and exactly

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