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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

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55:37

Being a Northern Irish comedian and comedy club...

The comedians paradise ·

2024/04/28

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 Norther Irish comedian,Luke Mcgibbon, a man who has written many informative chortle articles on comedy and a therapist. Here is an overview of what we discussed :[[08:22]] The hard thing about running a gig and mcing [[15:24]][[15:50]] Its better promoters feel they are being watched [[21:53]][[22:06]] Lack of

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52:40

How I conquered my obstacles to become a successful...

The comedians paradise ·

2024/04/21

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. Comedian, actor and writer Gareth Berliner has firmly established himself as an accomplished comic performer. He almost died long before ever becoming a stand-up and this affords him the ability to tell some intricately woven anecdotes and sharply crafted gags with an edge.In 2005 he used this edge when he performed his first Solo show

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42:05

Running an English speaking comedy club in Brussels

The comedians paradise ·

2024/04/14

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 Xavier Rossey, a man who has been organising comedy shows in Brussels since 2012. Originally a musician, Xavier knew absolutely nothing about the comedy world, and what started as a one-off gig passing the hat has developed into a compulsory stop for comedians touring in Europe. Here is what he has to say on his experience as a

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46:47

Being an American expat in the Swedish comedy scene

The comedians paradise ·

2024/04/07

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 Jonathan Rollins. He joined the US Air Force, met his future wife and learned about his future home country of Sweden. In 2013 they moved to Sweden for good and he now calls Stockholm his home. He began podcasting in 2014 and stand-up comedy in 2015. He has performed in Sweden, the US and the UK. Here is an

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35:01

Getting cancelled as an unknown comedian

The comedians paradise ·

2024/03/10

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 todays episode we speak good friend of Marvin, Adam Riley, a terrific gag merchant who was cancelled from a few comedy clubs in London a few years back, he is making a swift recovery on the circuit and still performing at many of the best comedy clubs in London. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:35]] The sexiest ginger in comedy

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53:37

How to change your life around

The comedians paradise ·

2024/03/03

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, after a long awaited break, we have former drug addict and convicted criminal Junior atkins talking about how he changed his life around and is now helping others do the same. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[03:48]] Is my life like lock stock and two smoking barrels? [[06:45]][[07:10]] Getting arrested for trying

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51:09

Former human trafficker and drug dealer now comedian...

The comedians paradise ·

2023/12/31

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 bombastic episode we speak to former human trafficker and drug dealer, Richard Villa, a veteran comedian of 20+ years in the standup comedy business. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[03:08]] Why he never picks on the audience [[06:56]][[07:09]] People getting offended is like going on a theme park ride [[10:43]][[11:05]]

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39:40

Being a blind comedian

The comedians paradise ·

2023/12/24

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 speak to blind comedian Cubby, he gives us an insight into his experience of Britains got talent and his experience of being a blind comedian on the Scottish comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[06:41]] Going on Britains got talent and the biggest issue with being blind [[12:41]][[17:13]] The worst

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01:06:32

Being the welsh jesus

The comedians paradise ·

2023/12/17

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking in the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to character comedian, Welsh Jesus, AKA Gareth Hunt. He is taking the Welsh comedy scene by storm, here is an overview what we discussed:[[03:04]] Falling into Welsh Jesus [[05:37]][[10:19]] The advantages of performing as welsh Jesus [[17:10]][[39:37]] Setting yourself goals in comedy [[45:06]][[50:14]] Comedy lets

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01:24:34

The Alternative black comedy showcase founder

The comedians paradise ·

2023/12/10

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. We speak to Oldhamer and honorary Scouser, Che Burnley. In the last few years Che has established his own Showcase show in Edinburgh & Liverpool, provided tour support for Reginald D Hunter, written his own solo shows and still found time to gig across the country. At home MCing as he is in any spot Che is currently working on his next

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50:06

Out of the USSR, out of cancer! Never surrender

The comedians paradise ·

2023/12/03

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. We have a spectacular guest for the show, Helen Prior.Helen is a former art historian, and comedian with Ukrainian and Russian ancestry. She transformed herself from a cancer victim into a victorious survivor, where she relishes life and has embarked on many adventures. She has now got into comedy as it is a great substitute for everything

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01:07:35

Getting punched in the Edinburgh fringe

The comedians paradise ·

2023/11/26

Welcome to another episode of The comedians paradise, an interview podcast focused on giving an inside scoop of being a comedian from mavericks across the comedy world, todays guest is the magnificent Colin Higgins. Colin Higgins is a rising star from the Glasgow comedy scene and has performed UK wide. He delights audience's with his cutting observations, brutal honesty and self deprecating style. He has also featured on the Billy Connolly docuseries 'Billy and Us' BBC Scotland. Recently he has had

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48:33

Two Kiwis and one Asian

The comedians paradise ·

2023/11/19

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche.Todays guest is the marvellous Sully O’Sullivan, he is a seasoned international headliner who has performed all over the world. First stepping onto the stage in his native New Zealand, Sully rocketed to stardom making his TV debut just 7

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01:05:32

Does a social media following give you everything?

The comedians paradise ·

2023/11/12

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche.Todays guest is the magnificent Tom Little, a brilliant comedian based in the midlands that has built a large social media following. He is already an award-winning comedian having been a finalist in the coveted BBC New Comedy Award 2014, he

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01:12:56

Being a disciple of clown through mask

The comedians paradise ·

2023/11/05

We talk to the brilliant Sue Morrison, she is a world-class teacher of performance-oriented Clown and Bouffon. An experienced performer, she is a sought after show creator, director, and consultant who has been instrumental in redefining clown for today’s world.Early in her career, Sue was the protégé of Richard Pochinko, and was chosen to develop and add multiple new dimensions to his original Clown Through Mask. Today, her unique and powerful work brings together the diverse elements of Native

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01:08:57

Character comedian Alexis Dubus

The comedians paradise ·

2023/10/22

We talk to the man behind the greatestUK-based French character comedian around.His deadpan stand-up, world-class sex poetry and bawdy chansons have been a huge hit all over Europe, Australasia and America. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[04:27]] Breaking character as Marcel Lucont[[07:36]] Can you MC as a character comedian and how Marcel Lucont was created[[19:09]] Difference between stand ups and clowns[[34:40]] The drawbacks of being a Character comedian[[38:14]] The difference

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01:25:07

How to win an Edinburgh fringe award on a budget

The comedians paradise ·

2023/10/01

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. Todays guest is the magnificent, Dave Bibby, he is a versatile, award-winning comic talent. As an actor he has appeared in comedies for Channel 4, Netflix and Comedy Central. This year he managed to win the Amused moose comedy award on a

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01:10:04

Singapores biggest full-time comedy club

The comedians paradise ·

2023/09/24

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche.Todays guest is the magnificent, Liam “Lemon” McCdonald , He is the owner of the Lemon Stand Comedy Club, Singapores biggest full-time comedy club . Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[03:14]] The Singaporean and Malaysian comedy

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01:27:21

The worlds premium clown podcaster

The comedians paradise ·

2023/09/17

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. Todays guest is the magnificent,Barnaby King , He is an internationally recognised clown practitioner with who bridges the worlds of live performance, clown coaching, and academic research. He is also the CEO of Clown Spirit, an organisation

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01:21:30

Starting comedy as a father

The comedians paradise ·

2023/09/10

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. Todays guest is the magnificent Scott Kingston, a comedian and father who has been going for 5 years on the London comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[25:13]] Having a family and doing comedy[[30:41]] What are the

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