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PODCAST

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast

Stuart Goldsmith

For anyone who writes comedy, makes comedy, loves comedy, as we delve into the minds of over 500 comedians across the world, asking them in depth about how they do it, and how they cope with the challenges of a creative life. Previous guests include James Acaster, Bill Burr, Russell Howard, Bo Burnham, Sarah Millican, Sindhu Vee and Patton Oswalt.“Absolutely riveting”—The Guardian“For anyone with an interest in the craft of stand-up comedy,this is a dream come true.” — Festival Journal“Not just

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234 - Arabella Weir

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2018/02/18

Her writing and performance in The Fast Show made her one of the most influential women in British sketch comedy; now Arabella Weir reflects on her work and the balance of power underpinning the five-man, most-often-one-woman sketch team.We discuss the tension and friction of making comedy; whether a happy person still has the same hunger to perform; and learn the awful truth about the genesis of her character "Girl Who Boys Can't Hear"...Follow Arabella on twitter: @arabellaweirSee Stu's on tour:

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Compared To What

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2018/02/14

This is my new standup album "Compared To What", which was my 2016 fringe show and my 2017 tour.If you enjoy it, you might consider liberally pasting the internet with this link to my new tour "Like I Mean It" -www.comedianscomedian.com/tourAnd if you loved it to bits you can buy a slightly better sound quality version, split into tracks like A Real Thing athttps://tinyurl.com/y9w667du Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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233 - Jonathan Pie (Tom Walker & Andrew Doyle)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2018/02/09

Motormouth reporter Jonathan Pie is the creation of motormouth actor Tom Walker. His online videos of a furious news reporter apparently caught on camera are massively viral and often hilarious. We talk about the synthesis of an internet character into a live show, discover the politics of the writing team behind the agitator, and encounter the pressures of a weekly commitment to content.www.jonathanpie.comSee Stu's on tour: www.comedianscomedian.com/tourSupport the podcast:

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232A - James Acaster: Returns (part two)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2018/01/18

In the second part of our conversation, comedy craftsman James Acaster examines his relationship to his audience, and how that changes under a variety of different pressures, and also reveals why he never sits down to write.Unlock 45 mins of extra material from this conversation detailing James' reaction to comedy criticism, and some brilliant advice he once gave Stu, at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiderswww.jamesacaster.comGet tickets for James' tour: hereSee Stu's on tour:

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232 - James Acaster: Returns (part one)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2018/01/17

About to drop four interlinked standup specials on Netflix, James Acaster is also the only comedian ever to have been nominated for the Edinburgh comedy award five years in a row. One of the defining comic voices of his generation, he returns to the show to share his writing process and how he sneaked out an autobiography by stealth...www.jamesacaster.comGet tickets for James' tour: hereSee Stu on tour: www.comedianscomedian.com/tourGet ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much

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231 - Jess Robinson

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/12/19

Jess "Mighty Voice" Robinson is a phenomenal vocalist and impressionist, who has her audiences in tears of bliss as well as laughter.We talk about her experience on "Britain's Got Talent" when she was "outed" by press as a seasoned professional, and learn how to survive stage school. Finally Jess overcomes her desire to please, and very honestly and painfully reveals why a standing ovation never seems "enough"...www.jessrobinson.co.uk| @JessieRobinsonSee Stu on tour www.comedianscomedian.com/tourGet

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230 - Dane Baptiste

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/12/11

Dane Baptiste is raising the bar for articulate, socially-conscious stand-up, and pulls no intellectual punches in this conversation, which takes in chakras, Arthur Maslow's hierarchy of needs and transcendental perception...We talk about what it means to be the first black Briton to be nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award; why validation, gratification and dopamine aren't the end goal; and why he's a goofball.Dane in the Guardian @DaneBaptweets|www.danebaptiste.co.ukFind out more about the

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229 - Zoe Coombs Marr

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/12/04

I've never seen such an immediate standing ovation as the one we gaveZoeCoombs-Marr at the end of her show "Trigger Warning" this year.Her multiple award-winning creation "Dave" is a troubled hack comic and the centre of an awesomely meta-textual subversion and dismantling of the craft of comedy. We talk about the range and limits of character work, learn about feminist super-group show "Wild Bore", and find out why she'd be happy to fail if it meant the world changed.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus

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228 - Howard Read

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/11/28

Uniquely funny and inventive stand-up Howard Read has recently been performing a double-act with an animated cartoon child version of himself.We discuss the madness behind his method, explore the hazards of improvising double-act banter with oneself, and learn what he can and can't get away with...Good luck getting the Haberdashery song out of your head!www.howardread.comBrowse over 200 episodes atwww.comedianscomedian.comand Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by

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22X - Brian Regan (Re-release)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/11/21

Celebrating the release of Brian's Netflix special, his work now available in the UK for the first time, we're proud to bring you this blast from the past!Well, 2016...Brian Regan is the undisputed master of the "act-out", reducing audiences to tears of joy as he inhabits one potent premise after another. We squeezed in half an hour backstage to talk about how he shapes and annotates his "vignettes", and find out why everyone considers him the nicest man in comedy.(Note to UK-based listeners. Even

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227 - Sarah Kendall

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/11/13

A superb comedian story-teller, Sarah Kendall's work is suffused with genuine meaning. She talks vividly here about controlling her anxiety and the aftermath of a nervous breakdown. We also delve into some specifics, including the financial imperative of turning over new work annually, and how she had to re-discover her audience after time away from the fringe... Sarah's latest tour show: https://www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2017/sarah_kendall/ Support the podcast with a recurring

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226 - Sean Patton

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/10/30

Infused with the lyrical virtuosity of his native New Orleans, comic and story-teller Sean Patton is adept at finding the meaningful in the profane.We talk about his OCD; his fixation on the art and craft of comedy; why he favours purity over people-pleasing; and how the high school bullshit seeps back into the circuit...Buy Sean's album "Standard Operating Procedure"http://meseanpatton.com/merch/See Stu Goldsmith on tourwww.comedianscomedian.com/tour Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from

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225 - Reginald D Hunter

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/10/23

Recorded at the close of the Edinburgh festival, this toweringly-charismatic lay-preacher of comedy is astonishingly candid in his reflection on the past few years. We get deep into some very personal stuff, as Reg reveals how his struggle to grieve for his late mother led to a years-long dark period. We learn what steps he took personally and creatively to recover; discover what bugs Reg about himself; and ask some difficult questions about his attitude towards women.*Please be aware that this

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224 - Tim McGarry (Live at Belfast Comedy Festival)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/10/16

One of the writers and stars of Northern Ireland's most successful sitcom "Give My Head Peace", wonderful Tim McGarry is adept at walking the tightrope of offence.We talk about his origins with The Hole In The Wall Gang; how it felt to write sketches about paramilitaries during the Troubles; and Stuart asks a "wanky" question that yields some interesting results...Listen to "A Perforated Ulster"Learn about "Give My Head Peace"Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by

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223 - Jo Caulfield

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/10/10

Is there such a thing as warm malice? One of the UK's classiest comics, Jo Caulfield wields spite like a glittering scalpel, to hilarious effect. We talk about her evolving relationship to her audience, discover the holy grail of TV warm-up, and consider changing the names to protect the innocent...www.jocaulfield.comGet ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders@ComComPod | www.comedianscomedian.com Hosted on

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222 - Joe DeRosa

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/10/03

In this "lost" episode recorded in Edinburgh in 2016, Joe DeRosa peels back the layers of his hilariously disgruntled standup about anxiety, therapy and suicide.He rails against comedy being used to self-serve, champions the rebellious spirit of the comedian, and details fearlessly walking away from opportunity...Joe's new special "You Let Me Down" is now available to purchase all over the internet.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at

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221 - Michael Legge (Live at Objectively Funny Festival)

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/09/26

Fuelled by a seemingly-bottomless well of anger, and capable of articulating it hilariously, Michael Legge rages that life isn't as beautiful as it should be. We learn how his own righteous ire mimics that of his bulletproof mum, discover the origins of twitter game #FuckAThing, and just at the end get him to say something pretentious about art.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders@ComComPod |

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220 - Sasheer Zamata

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/09/18

Former SNL cast-member Sasheer is a phenomenally accomplished standup and comic actor, as well as a celebrity ambassador for the ACLU. At Just For Laughs Montreal, we discuss the confidence with which she frames her act, delve into her first standup special "Pizza Mind", and uncover her enthusiasm for life-coaching and it's effect on the finely-honed application of her will power...Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at

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219 - Sugar Sammy

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/09/11

Montreal's biggest comedy export, Sugar Sammy is a textbook example of a comic who made it happen all by himself. We discuss the cultural currents involved with his ability to headline a show in four different languages; his focus on quality control, from pruning his online presence to interviewing audience-members post-show; and find out why he wants to get better at holding his nerve...Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at

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218 - Liza Treyger

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2017/09/04

Possessed of an inordinate self-belief, Liza Treyger is one of the sharpest, funniest comics ever to not give a shit what you think of her.Named one of Variety's "Ten To Watch" at this year's Just For Laughs, the Odessa-born firebrand discusses how a trip to Palm Springs with a stylist changed her brain; her self-sabotage techniques; wanting women to have a great time, and how to tell which couples in an audience aren't fucking.Follow Liza Treyger @GlitterCheeseGet ad-free new episodes, bonus

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