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Backstage at The Gaffe

The Gaffe Comedy Club

Do you love comedy? Backstage at The Gaffe spotlights Bristol’s only dedicated comedy venue: The Gaffe. Join CEO Harry Allmark and Head of Studio Jacob Burley as they share their experiences behind the scenes of this bold new comedy club. It’s not all business though, as our hosts can’t help joking around a bit themselves. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the comedy creative process and naturally wanders off topic from time to time… Expect insights, anecdotes, and riffs galore!Fancy

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Ep. 15 | That's Dolmio

Backstage at The Gaffe ·

2025/10/29

Let us know in the comments if you enjoyed how wacky and bit-ridden this chaotic episode has been. Lots of love!You can watch this whole podcast on The Gaffe's YouTube channel.Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.comAbout HarryHarry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He balances his time managing a comedy club with lively stand-up performances and off-the-wall

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27:41

Ep. 14 | Magic Mirrors & Cookie Monsters

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2025/10/21

Harry is confronted with a series of late-night voice notes from Jacob. They also discuss Aunty Donna's unconventional approach to writing material.You can watch this whole podcast on The Gaffe's YouTube channel.Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.comAbout HarryHarry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He balances his time managing a comedy club with lively

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Ep. 13 | Scouse Santa

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2025/10/16

Jacob makes a confession about his approach to stand-up in the before times, prompting Harry to examine what went wrong with his infamous rendition of a popular festive character. We also hear about a rabbit that lived in a chicken coop.You can watch this whole podcast on The Gaffe's YouTube channel.Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.comAbout HarryHarry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh

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49:48

Ep. 12 | The Wizarding World

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2025/10/10

Harry delivers some blisteringly hot takes on everyone's favourite magic franchise, whilst Jacob regales some tales of retail therapy. Plus, the pair workshop a way to rev up the comedy community in Bristol.You can watch this whole podcast on The Gaffe's YouTube channel.Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.comAbout HarryHarry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC

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Ep. 11 | Sausage

Backstage at The Gaffe ·

2025/10/01

After a couple visit The Gaffe on a first date, and decide to stick around, Harry and Jacob look back to the start of their relationships with comedy. Harry also takes the opportunity to educate Jacob about modern dating.You can watch this whole podcast on The Gaffe's YouTube channel.Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.comAbout HarryHarry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular

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Ep. 10 | Go Outdoors

Backstage at The Gaffe ·

2025/09/24

After an impromptu camping road trip through the Scottish highlands, Harry and Jacob return to The Gaffe to tell tales of adventure, plus what they'd do if Harry died, and a house viewing gone atrociously wrong.Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.comAbout HarryHarry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He balances his time managing a comedy club with lively

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Ep. 9 | The Lucky Thirteen

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2025/09/17

Gaffe-y birthday! Harry and Jacob celebrate six months of The Gaffe before enjoying a well-earned Summer break. Expect school's out vibes in this medley of topics including pirates, sing-alongs, and some sage advice delivered by Harry's Mum.Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.comAbout HarryHarry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He balances his time managing

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Ep. 8 | Bears & Googling

Backstage at The Gaffe ·

2025/09/10

Harry and Jacob rumble their way through topics including Noah's Ark, the Second World War, the Gallagher brothers, CBS's Late Night cancellation, bad gigs, and the Brighton Komedia... Just give it a listen.Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.comAbout HarryHarry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He balances his time managing a comedy club with lively

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Ep. 7 | Sending Harry to Tokyo

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2025/09/02

Harry and Jacob dive into the importance of tech and theatre technicians in comedy, which celebrity they’d spend a week with, and a plea to send Harry to Tokyo.Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.comAbout HarryHarry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He balances his time managing a comedy club with lively stand-up performances and off-the-wall creative

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Ep. 6 | The Finished Product

Backstage at The Gaffe ·

2025/08/17

Harry and Jacob take a look at what a finished piece of comedy looks like, if it can exist at all. In a philosophical breakdown of the creative process (uh, right?), they talk about examples of finished products in comedy and why it’s important to round off one project so you can jump into another. Yeah!What’s more, they discuss commercialising comedy, phase two of the podcast, and the concept of pure giggles.Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.comAbout HarryHarry Allmark is

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Ep. 5 | Festivals

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2025/08/05

It’s August, and that can mean only one thing in the comedy world. The Edinburgh Fringe is upon us and the UK witnesses a comedy exodus up to Scotland for a month. With Harry soon to depart, the pair explore the role that comedy festivals, principally Edinburgh, play in the comedy ecosystem. They also examine the lifestyle of punters and comics at festivals, and how to make the most of your time there.That's not all: Harry reminisces fringes past and Jacob's tolerance of warmup games finally runs

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Ep. 4 | Formats & Competitions

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2025/07/29

Where did shows like Taskmaster and Kill Tony come from? Harry and Jacob explore the heady heights and terrible lows of the format show. Comedians are thrown together in variety nights, bizarre scenarios, and manic game shows to cause chaos in front of a live audience. What format shows are on at The Gaffe, what do they offer a venue, and where can we expand on them in the future?Plus, Harry goes into the art of the roast and the pair workshop a brand new themed character and format live, with a

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BONUS Guest Ep Ft. Amelia Hamilton

Backstage at The Gaffe ·

2025/07/25

BONUS GUEST EPISODE FT. AMELIA HAMILTONReady to meet a friend of the pod? In this bonus guest episode, comedy rapper Amelia Hamilton joins Harry and Jacob to chat about her Fringe debut hour ‘Forget Me Not’, and the work that goes into creating a stand-up/rap hybrid show.Amelia shares her journey in building her unique comic identity whilst also updating us on the Coldplay CEO scandal. Harry plugs Kurupt FM and Jacob accidentally teases Spinal Tap II (the trailer came out today…)Find Amelia on

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Ep. 3 | Clips

Backstage at The Gaffe ·

2025/07/22

How do you succeed as a comedian in the digital age? Online marketing is massive for both comics and comedy venues nowadays, for drumming up a following and getting people to attend your shows. As Jacob produces a lot of clips which feature Harry and help to promote the club, he’s well placed to explore the world of digital comedy and what goes on behind crafting the perfect reel.In a move that can only end well, Harry has entered The Gaffe into the Bristol Soapbox Racing Derby. Jacob attempts to

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Ep. 2 | Tight Fives

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2025/07/15

What does it take to put together five minutes of quality stand-up material? Harry and Jacob’s second topic covers the club set, or tight five, that is the bread-and-butter of most stand up comedians. Having recently been working on his routine, Harry gives insights into the writing and honing process that goes into creating a bulletproof, and authentic, five minutes of stand-up.The pair also provide a bit of context as to their roles at The Gaffe Comedy Club, and what they are working on currently

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Ep. 1 | WIPs

Backstage at The Gaffe ·

2025/07/15

In this debut episode, Harry and Jacob get stuck into their first comedy topic: WIPS, or work-in-progress shows. What does the lifespan of a WIP look like for a comedian? Why are they an important part of the comedy calendar? Did Harry’s recent WIP go well?Jacob’s buzzing after a recent football result went his way, and shares some insights into how Yorkshire reacts to a sonic boom. Meanwhile, Harry workshops his survival plan for the first day of a hypothetical zombie apocalypse.About HarryHarry

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Backstage at The Gaffe | Coming Soon

Backstage at The Gaffe ·

2025/07/09

Do you love comedy? Ever wanted to know what goes into running a comedy club? Join Harry Allmark and Jacob Burley for weekly behind the scenes of Bristol’s only dedicated comedy venue: The Gaffe. Expect insights, anecdotes, and riffs galore!First episodes launch July 16th on your podcast app and YouTube.About Harry Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He balances his time

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