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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

01:15:05

Being a professional welsh comedian

The comedians paradise ·

2024/12/15

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. In this episode we speak to Steffan Alun Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[02:06]] The positives and negatives of London [[03:06]][[03:06]] TV stuff in Wales not just in London and the attempt to get more regional comedians on Live at the Apollo [[08:03]][[09:38]] What social media has given me [[13:40]][[15:23]] What social media

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01:31:53

PBH free fringe founder Peter Buckley Hill

The comedians paradise ·

2024/12/08

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 brilliant Peter Buckley Hill, the remarkable the founder of the PBH free fringe ,a movement set up by what he saugh as unreasonable hire charges for venues and high ticket prices for the public. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[06:59]] How the UK circuit has changed [[12:17]][[08:50]] What a smart

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01:06:38

Full time comedian and force of nature Josephine Lacey

The comedians paradise ·

2024/12/01

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 chat to the amazing comedy force of nature Josephine Lacey. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:06]] How to find your comedy voice [[08:04]][[08:07]] Can you gig too much [[09:51]][[10:04]] How long did it take to become full-time [[13:43]][[11:00]] When I started getting paid [[13:16]][[13:46]] How to make

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37:29

South African clown and burlesque performer F*nny...

The comedians paradise ·

2024/11/24

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. In this episode we chat to Sophie Joans aka F•nny fantastic, a South African clown and burlesque performer. To find out about Sophie you can reach her on all social media platforms at solo_joans and spark in the dark sa. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[06:01]] Falling in love with comedy and clown [[12:00]][[19:05]] Keeping my

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56:08

British Asian Drag artist Lady Bushra

The comedians paradise ·

2024/11/17

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. In this episode we speak to the brilliant, Amir Dean aka Lady Bushra. Lady Bushra has fast become one of the UK’s most prominent British Asian drag artists, ever since they swapped his background in biomedical science for the arts during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[03:28]] Why drags appear

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48:33

Edinburgh fringe cabaret artist Blodwen

The comedians paradise ·

2024/11/10

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 Emily Davis a cabaret artist who is storming the Edinburgh fringe as Blodwen, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[05:10]] How Emily got started in cabaret to [[23:10]][[23:28]] Opportunities that you get through the fringe [[35:57]][[38:59]] What the fringe has given me [[40:00]][[40:11]] The most painful

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35:43

My experience of burlesque and standup

The comedians paradise ·

2024/11/03

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 talk to comedian and award-winning burlesque performer, Joy Harvey, here is an overview of our episode:[[05:58]] How she started burlesque, burlesque making more money, drags being richer than burlesque and boundaries [[19:05]][[19:05]] What are the dodgy things you have come across from performers drama is my job not my

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46:49

Shaping my career in the UK and being a pro in New...

The comedians paradise ·

2024/10/27

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 todays episode, we speak to Nick Rado a professional comedian in New Zealand. He stands out in the comedy world as a six-time winner of the Best Comedy MC title at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and as the Best Male Comedian of 2019. His exceptional talent has taken him to the prestigious Just for Laughs Sydney showcase at the Sydney Opera

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51:39

PBH's Main Man

The comedians paradise ·

2024/10/20

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 PBHs free fringe Luke Meredith, a cabaret performer and one of the chief organisers of one of the biggest producers of the Edinburgh fringe. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[05:00]] Working with the PBH free fringe [[10:12]][[10:12]] When the PBH used to get reviewers, why are all the risks been taken

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50:53

Growing up with two moms and being a comic in...

The comedians paradise ·

2024/10/13

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 chat to teacher, parent and comedian, Jay Yoder. Jay Yoder is an accomplished comedian, podcaster, and content creator. As a part of the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour he has performed for thousands of people on numerous Sold-Out shows across the country. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[08:44]] The diversity in

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01:28:38

Being the promoter of Shaft of Wit

The comedians paradise ·

2024/10/06

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 comedian and comedy promoter, Kai Barron, here is an overview of what we discussed:[[04:39]] How Kai started his comedy journey [[14:05]][[42:32]] My ethos for booking acts [[48:44]][[48:44]] Dealing with drunk navy and terrible comedy experiences [[58:27]][[58:30]] Cancel culture and dodgey people being good at

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39:31

Moving from New York to the Berlin comedy scene

The comedians paradise ·

2024/09/29

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. In todays interview we talk Nya Yeanafehn, a comedian who decided to move from the grumpy place of New York to Berlin. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[01:35]] Why I moved to Germany because of standup comedy and the artist visa in Germany [[13:43]][[13:43]] Do Germans have a sense of humour and comparing New York comedy

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59:31

From homeless to award-winning comedian

The comedians paradise ·

2024/09/22

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. In this episode we speak to former homeless person, Kev Mud who has managed to change his life around to being an award-winning comedian. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[04:28]] My interesting story of how I became a comedian [[05:44]][[06:26]] Being homeless and what the problem with the homeless is [[10:50]][[13:51]] If someone

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48:19

Live at the apollo and Michael mcintyre road show...

The comedians paradise ·

2024/09/15

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. In this episode we speak to TV comedian and GB news' Simon Evans. He is one of the UK’s most respected and best loved comedians. Familiar from numerous TV and radio appearances, as well as for his live tour shows and festival appearances, he is particularly popular on the corporate and after-dinner circuit. Here is an overview of what we

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44:53

Being a neurodivergent and autistic professional...

The comedians paradise ·

2024/09/08

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 amazing Don Biswas, an autistic, ADHD comedian with 17 years on the UK comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[07:54]] Comedy clubs taking too Long to pay and celebrities, doing a small tour pays more than club gigs [[15:06]][[17:10]] I am an autistic dyspraxia comedian and how things used to

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54:32

The Head of Talent and Development for New York...

The comedians paradise ·

2024/09/01

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 Candi Clare the head of talent and development for New york comedy club, one of the best comedy clubs in the USA. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[02:26]] You have to love comedy to remain in it for over a decade [[04:11]][[06:41]] What have been memorable moments [[09:36]][[10:46]] Being a booker the

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52:50

Being a Swedish lesbian on the UK comedy circuit

The comedians paradise ·

2024/08/25

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 chat to the amazing, Lina Haman, an incredible comedian all the way from Sweden. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[08:43]] How dark humour can help deal with stressful situations [[11:43]] [[13:11]] Having a good base of people that like you for what you are [[16:32]] [[35:01]] My thoughts on comedy before I got

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01:08:47

Being a gay comedian on the London circuit

The comedians paradise ·

2024/08/18

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. We speak to Matt Lowes, a gay comedian who is an experienced and established open mic act now starting to break into paid work, who has also got into the final of the New forest comedian of the year. Here is what we discussed:[[10:39]] The greatest privilege of being a comedian and an elaborate picture being taken down, Ben pollard the

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43:35

Being a multi-award winning comedy writer

The comedians paradise ·

2024/08/11

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 award winning comedy writer Tasha Dhanraj, she has written for different TV and radio shows such as Breeders, Lloyd of the Flies, Have I Got News For You, Horrible Histories, Bloods, The Emily Atack Show, The Now Show, News Quiz and The Lenny Henry Show. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[03:08]] How I dealt

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58:49

The friendly city comedy crew

The comedians paradise ·

2024/08/04

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 interview we talk to the friendly city comedy crew founders, a comedy club in South Africa, which was set up Chantal Harris and Nolwazi Nkwandla, here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:11]] The journeys into comedy and setting up the friendly city comedy crew [[03:57]][[04:25]] How has the comedy club changed them and helped

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