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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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310 - Sara Barron

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/09/26

SaraBarronis a relentlessly honest and desperately funny comic, relating brutal and sometimes filthy truths in a warm and welcoming way.We talk about how her background in the storytelling organisation "The Moth" showcases her innate skill with story structure, and cover starting comedy late, starting comedy twice, and why the audacity to admit your book might suck is a powerful weapon...Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club

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1:11:34

309 - Randy (Heath McIvor)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/09/22

An exclusive conversation with the man behind (and underneath) "Randy", a searingly honest, multi-layered and genuinely brilliant standup comedian who happens to be a purple felt puppet. A multiple international award-winner and nominee, Heath has never felt comfortable talking as himself, but finally gave into Stu's overtures at Just For Laughs Montreal. We talk about the gap between truth and fiction, vulnerability and addiction, and what it feels like to expose your true self whilst staying

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1:26:25

308 - Ellie Taylor

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/09/10

Host of Live at the Apollo, and with her own Netflix special under her belt, not to mention The Mash Report and appearances on QI and Mock The Week, Ellie Taylor is a born comedian who revels in the dynamic between glamour and grotesque.We discuss her unique introduction to comedy via reality show, how her happy life outsideof comedy protects her, the weird science of writing and why she "can't do clever topics"...Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the

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1:25:37

307 - Rob Auton

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/09/05

Rob Auton is a revelation; a comic like no other.His superbly funny and intensely thoughtful shows take a single topic like "Hair", "Time", or "Sleep" and dig for real meaning in those concepts, to hilarious and even profound effect.We talk about his love of thinking, the poetry in a football pass, the collaging skills of Kanye West, and why comedy really does mean the world to him.30 mins of extra content available to members of the Insiders Club include some emotional reflection on mental health,

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1:09:13

306 - Joz Norris (Live at Edfringe 2019)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/08/29

Winner of the 2019 "Comedian's Choice" award for Best Show, as voted for by fellow comics, Joz Norris is an imaginative and very funny mainstay of the UK's alternative comedy scene.He talks live at the Monkey Barrel comedy club about his character "Mr Fruit Salad", and how an attempt to fall back in love with comedy and the fringe after a period of exhaustion, resulted in the creation of a fictional chimera as a form of self-care...Join the Insiders Club atwww.comedianscomedian.com/insidersto access

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305 - Suzi Ruffell

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/08/18

Flawless in delivery, bubbling over with jokes, and with something real and compassionate to say, Suzi Ruffell is at the peak of her powers. We talk about: her latest Edinburgh fringe show "Dance Like Everyone's Watching"; making sure that LGBTQ+ people in the audience feel seen; how punishing she found being a new act (and whether she could do it all again); and why she finds happiness terrifying.Extras available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Suzi on her dos and don'ts of tour

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1:27:53

304 - Vikki Stone

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/08/05

Vikki Stone is a polymentalist, which is like a polymath for instruments. You'll all be using it soon... Combining pinpoint observations with an innate compositional ability, not to mention all those tangible musical skills, she's underscoring set-ups and key-changing punchlines until your ribs hurt. We talk about side-hustles, captivity and the tricks of the trade, and find out why you're wrong about panto...Tickets for Vikki's show Song Bird at the Ed Fringewww.vikkistone.com | @VikkiStoneTickets

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1:08:29

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

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/07/30

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

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1:14:00

302 - Jayde Adams (Live at Southend Comedy Festival)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/07/23

Jayde Adams is a superstar in waiting; talented, highly driven and with an honesty which makes audiences fall in love with her. We talk about her turbulent early life in the shadow of her late sister, discover how an inflatable church led her to her calling, and hastily bleep an enormous amount of libel...Don't miss Jayde in Edinburgh this year: The Ballad of Kylie Jenner's Old Face@JaydeAdamsGet ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at

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1:15:30

301 - Simon Brodkin

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/07/17

Simon Brodkin was best known as his comedy character "Lee Nelson", before handing Teresa May a P45, throwing money at Sepp Blatter, and invading Kanye's headline spot at Glastonbury. This former doctor with an impressive gag-rate and work ethic, now embarks on an even more challenging caper: playing himself. A new stand-up show sees him flex his joke-writing muscles in the pursuit of exploring his real life... but does he want to be himself?Extrasinclude Simon's blagger's guide to getting backstage

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2:02:59

300 - Stuart Goldsmith

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/07/09

Comedian, former street-performer and popular podcast host, Stu Goldsmith is a charming but tortur-Oh god I can't fake this, it's me isn't it? It's bloody ME!Your fearless interviewer has the tables turned as he sits down to be interviewed by ComCom fans Sarah Millican, Tom Allen and Sindhu Vee, and fields questions from listeners including James Acaster, Nish Kumar, Ricky Gervais, Brett Goldstein, Herbie Treehead, Josh Widdicombe, Fern Brady and Nathaniel Metcalfe, as well as those sent in by you

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299 - Sam Jay

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/07/01

Your interviewer didn't really grasp the American term to "murder" a room, until he caught Sam Jay's set at SXSW Comedy earlier this year, in which she smashed the audience senseless with her unique perspective on race, sexuality and society.A breath-taking combination of unerring confidence, hammer-blow punchlines and genuine insight will see her reaching incredible heights in comedy. We talk about Boston, LA and New York, and why she has no time for comics who want to be adored.samjaycomic

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1:07:29

298 - Nick Revell

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/06/25

Present at the opening night of the London Comedy Store, Nick Revell has been performing satirical, political and absurd standup for four decades. After a ten year break to write for TV, including on topical sitcom "Drop The Dead Donkey", he humbly returned to the open mic circuit to relearn his craft, and shares his unique perspective on how things had changed in that time, on stage, in audiences and in green rooms. We talk about the benefit of sleepless nights, his new narrative shows, and whether

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1:14:36

297 - Paul Smith

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/06/18

Almost certainly the comedian with the most online content in the world, Paul Smith has uploaded over1000short clips of his crowdwork at Liverpool's Hot Water Comedy Club, and caught a wave of success he could never have imagined. We talk about the moment he nearly lost control of his8000-strong hometown arena show, why he doesn't want or need TV exposure, and how he feels about the prospect of being credited as the originator of certain stock material and structures...30mins of extras available by

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1:11:47

296 - Markus Birdman

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/06/11

A multi-media artist, fascinated with language, rhythm, and combining jokes with drawing, Markus Birdman also isn't above a dick joke. Aiming for “high octane and no gaps”, with routines composed like a drum solo, we uncover his volatile relationship with his father and his father's God, the stroke that he almost mistook for a hangover, and wanting to be angry as a means of self-definition.30 mins of extrasfrom this episode are available atwww.comedianscomedian.com/insiders,including Markus on

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1:28:19

295 - Russell Hicks

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/06/03

I said it and I'm sticking with it: Russell Hicks is a risk-taking ball of fire. Making a conscious choice to bet the house on every gig, he eschews material in favour of 100% riffing, with explosive results. We explore the economic consequences of approaching a set like a game of pinball in an industry based on reliability, dig into his use of comic muscle memory, and find out why he paints on a cave wall and not a canvas...Extra material available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club

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1:20:19

294 - Ahir Shah

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/05/28

In the hands of a lesser comic, Ahir Shah's ambitions towards political discourse might seem lofty, but this agile act has the punchlines to back them up.We explore how he sees one-liners as ".zip" files, using punchy gags into which he's compressed huge ideas, and learn how he attempts to safeguard his precarious mental health, particularly with regard to the loneliness of the job.20 mins of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club includes Ahir on his survival tips for

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1:10:04

293 - Andi Osho

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/05/22

Burning amazingly brightly on the UK TV comedy scene a few years ago, Andi Osho seemed to have the world at her feet. But something was wrong; she became physically and mentally exhausted and felt increasingly detached from her onstage persona. Now starring in “Curfew” on Sky, we talk about the warning signs she saw and missed, why she wouldn't do another panel show if she returned to standup, and whether it's easier or harder to be depressed in L.A.Over 20mins of extra material available

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1:06:41

292 - JOSH WIDDICOMBE RETURNS (Live at Machynlleth...

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/05/13

Six years after his first appearance, Josh returns for a textbook ComCom conversation about his creative development since then! We get even further into the minutiae of his writing and structuring process and what makes a perfect observation, plus some spicy celebrity gossip about Taskmaster and the secret of his rebooking success on the Graham Norton Show!Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersFind

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1:17:07

291 - Bec Hill

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2019/05/07

Beloved of her fans, and radiating a genuine adoration for people, Bec Hill fizzes with comic creativity. We talk about how she lost and refound her sense of play, and explore the relationship between her faith, her self-critical voice and her work.We also cover the difference between a nerd, a geek and a dork; and talk fringe shows, flipcharts and whether she peaked at Piaf...Extra material exclusively available to members of the Insiders Club includes:Her biggest challenge with social media and

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