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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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423 - Michelle Brasier

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2023/04/07

Launching her new show “Legacy” at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival right now, Michelle Brasier completes a trilogy of heartfelt, philosophical and very funny one-woman shows about loss and forgiveness, which includes the multi-award winning “Average Bear”.We talk about her work with purveyors of sketch carnage Aunty Donna, and discover why drama school rejects have all the fun. We also discuss her secret fears that she’s doing some kind of TEDTalk and can’t write proper jokes; about main

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1:14:52

422 - Godfrey SXSW

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2023/03/31

“I didInstagram Live for 2 years straight, for 5-6 hours a day”Tub-thumping powerhouse Godfrey has been in the game for the best part of three decades and yet still radiates happiness and positivity. We talk about his phenomenal work ethic and drive; being the first English-speaking comedian to gig in Russia; why someone this happy needs to do comedy; and the business dimension to comedy where his confidence sometimes fails him…Go towww.comedianscomedian.com/insidersfor ad-free episodes, extra

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1:21:45

421 - Tom Houghton

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2023/03/24

“Is there any more depth to you, or are you just jokes?"…So went The Honourable Tom Houghton’sexperience with Netflix influencer/reality show “The Circle”, and we get right into that here! We also discuss his ballistic comedy style, the social media strategy that has seen him accrue over 10M likes across Tiktok and Instagram, and his truly harrowing relationship with his boarding school.We also discover his relationship with improv group The Noise Next Door and how it persists despite him leaving,

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1:34:03

Fern Brady 2016: ComCompendium

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2023/03/17

Instinctive, irrepressible, and with an inimitable aversion to bullshit, today we revisit Fern Brady's 2016 nascent dalliance with success, mere moments before catapulting herself headlong into the comedy stratosphere...Catch up with Fern via:fernbradycomedian.com@fernfrombathgate@FernBradyGo towww.comedianscomedian.com/insidersfor ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including the exclusive Insiders Q&As with Nish Kumar, Alfie Brown, James Acaster and

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1:14:26

420 - Vir Das

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2023/03/10

Truly a global comedian,VirDashas five Netflix specials to his name, and his latest “Landing” is an exceptional piece of work, relating the story of a plane journey at the end of which he faces arrest for bringing his country’s name into disrepute.We talk about his beginnings in Bollywood; the difference a background in acting makes to a comics’ approach to authenticity; removing the middlemen between oneself and one’s audience; and why he doesn’t have the luxury of cynicism…Go

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1:24:00

Gina Yashere 2015: ComCompendium

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2023/02/24

Fresh from the ComCompendium annals we rediscover the indomitable Gina Yashere. An engineer in a previous life, and a comic tour de force in this one, Gina's boldness and clarity of mind saw her draft up a plan: simply selling up her life in the UK and moseying over to the ol' USA.We examine Gina's annoyance at being the 'diversity' on panel shows, point the finger firmly in the direction of The Patriarchy, and discuss the myriad of pitfalls involved with plunging oneself headlong into starting

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2:12:19

Stewart Lee 2017: ComCompendium

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2023/02/17

Today we heave open the ComCom vault door and revisit this episode with the outspoken moral arbiter of stand-up Stewart Lee.As principled as they come – punitively politically correct, and forever eschewing the same limelight in which other contemporaries love to bathe – we ponder the lengths to which he is willing to go in order to gleefully burn bridges. We also discuss what the autumn of his career might have in store, and explore how the righteousness of his onstage persona forbids any

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1:04:21

Romesh Ranganathan (Live at Soho Theatre) 2016:...

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2023/02/06

Dusted down, and fresh from the archives, today we re-welcome the wry cynicism of the nation’s favouritechubby sveltevegan Romesh Ranganathan.Fearless on stage, yet his own biggest critic off it, we discuss his stratospheric – and largely unplanned – comic success. We place parenthood under the microscope, revise his former vocations as teacher and rapper, before discovering that stolen jokes fuelled his first ever gig... a 1987 Pontins talent show.Stu's new comedy special "I Need You Alive" has a

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1:17:38

Shaparak Khorsandi 2016: ComCompendium

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2023/01/29

In today’s trip down memory lane, the ever effervescent Shaparak Khorsandi leads the way – with a quick stop off at Comedy’s figurative playground – via her own yellow brick road. We dissect second chances, shifting statuses, and how the pursuit of money stunts artistic quality...Candid, nuanced, and not lacking in poise, Shaparak opens up on the difficult situations to which her early standup inexperience subjected her, and the realisation of how bullying is ultimately rooted in jealousy.Stu's new

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1:05:12

Sarah Millican 2012: ComCompendium

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2023/01/22

This week we swing wide the comcom vault door and crack open a vintage 2012 with the indefatigable Sarah Millican.We talk about her unbound positivity, the necessity to jettison pre-gig baggage, and managing her - as well as the audience’s - expectations. We also delve into Millican’s Law, Thermos pasta, and men’s proclivity to urinate in hotel kettles.Stu's new comedy special "I Need You Alive" has a worldwide digital premiereon Feb 23rd, see the trailer and find the ticket link

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1:18:20

James Acaster 2013: ComCompendium

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2023/01/13

A re-release of the 2013 live episode with a very young and sprightly James Acaster, on the responsibilityof the comic to their crowd, sabotaging gigs and answering audience questions on slacks...www.jamesacaster.comStu's new comedy special "I Need You Alive" has a worldwide digital premiere on Feb 23rd, see the trailer and find the ticket link atwww.stuartgoldsmith.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:19:21

419 - Kurt Braunohler

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2022/11/18

Despite his alt roots, barnstorming Kurt Braunohler straddles comedy scenes like a Colossus! We talk about his lifelong and very inventive quest to “insert absurdity into strangers' lives to make the world a better place”, choreographing randomness, and drawing inspiration from Kurt Vonnegut and Eugene Mirman.We also dive into how his glorious new show ”Perfectly Stupid” represents an emotional maturity that sidesteps schmaltziness…Go towww.comedianscomedian.com/insidersfor ad-free episodes, extra

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418 - Sarah Keyworth

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2022/11/11

Sarah Keyworth is a seriously funny comedian, and has a succinct and uncomplicated way of showing it. In this very thoughtful interview, they talk about the point where being saddened by other peoples’ reality meets the irresistible pull of activism. We also explore their creative partnership with the late, great Paul Byrne; and why they’d love to have a pint with JK Rowling…20 mins of extras available exclusively to the Insiders Club include what happened when Sarah’s therapist found out they were

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1:10:04

417 - Esther Manito

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2022/11/04

Skilfully navigating territory of misogyny and a clash between lad culture and woke lads, Esther Manito’s recent show “#NotAllMen” burst at the seams with relatable material rooted in the clash between her Middle Eastern heritage and her Essex upbringing.Esther talks here about whether you can be too relatable; having children before comedy and musing on an agent’s misguided warning that no-one wants a ”comedy mum”; and growing up in Essex at the time of the Gulf War, with anti-Arab rhetoric

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1:07:32

416 - Glenn Moore

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2022/10/21

Comedy machine-gun Glenn Moore smashed Edinburgh again this year with a show in which every word and breath serviced his phenomenal joke-rate. Thrill, as you discover how he’s driven to this prodigious comedy output by an almost pathological fear of being told off by an audience for not trying hard enough!We revisit his earliest shows, speculate as to what drives him to apply a much sterner standard to himself than anyone else, and find out what it means to him that “Mock The Week” has

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1:14:31

415 - Grace Petrie

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2022/10/13

“Socialist, feminist, lesbian, protest singer” Grace Petrie made her first foray into “official” standupdom this year with a phenomenal Edinburgh debut, in which as well as skewering transphobes and bigots, she managed to extend genuine empathy towards them - all while being very, very funny.As well as talking about her comedy origins as a support act for Josie Long and Robin Ince and her work with The Guilty Feminist podcast, we discover the peace she’s made with her impostor syndrome, and get

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1:00:26

414 - Lauren Pattison

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2022/10/07

This year comedy dynamo Lauren Pattison received a Best Show nomination to add to her Best Newcomer, with her show “It Is What It Is”, which detailed how she was among the first comedians to move home and proudly take up a day job during the pandemic.We talk about her relentless work ethic; class structures in comedy; and why she there’s no shame in supplementing your comedy income. We also discuss her anxious core beliefs, running for the CALM charity, and find out how a podcast took the place of

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1:12:51

413 - Jordan Gray

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2022/09/30

Exploding supernova Jordan Gray has just had the Edinburgh that every newer act dreams of: five-star reviews across the board, sell-out shows, a transfer to the Palladium, as well as being made an honorary X-Man by Sir Ian McKellen.She’s an extraordinarily funny, talented and skilled act who’s managed to pull an absolute Minchin!We talk about the danger of believing your own hype, why she has to be an example not just a comedian, and we get an intimate snapshot of the very early stages of the sorts

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1:27:32

412 - Bianca Del Rio

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2022/08/17

Everyone’s favourite “clown in a gown”, Bianca Del Rio is an unstoppable onslaught of insult comedy, swathed in haute couture, and concealing an absolute gem in the form of Roy Haylock, who talks to Stu out of makeup and only occasionally in character…Currently in the middle of a colossal tour, which drops into the Edinburgh Fringe this week, we talk about the unique crucible of combative performance circumstances that created her; how her surprising attitude to the RuPaul’s Drag Race interviews

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1:16:52

411 - Jenny Bede

The Comedian"s Comedian Podcast ·

2022/08/05

Musical Theatre Comedy star, YouTube pioneer and Stu’s one-time wrestling partner, JennyBedeis off to the Edinburgh Fringe with her new baby in tow, for her show “The First Pregnant Woman In The World”.We talk about the potential downside of being a triple threat; how she coped with awful musical theatre auditions; her recent ADHD diagnosis and how she learned to stop apologising and do an impression of having swagger…We also explore her early work creating comedy songs on YouTube, how she hit the

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