The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

Twinkling anecdotalist Fred was the first Scot to MC the Comedy Store, and now presents his own show on BBC Radio Scotland, as well as touring his stand-up. He explains his preference for finding the funny in a live context instead of at a laptop, and reflects on when "funny isn't good enough". NB - This episode has a sound recording problem which doesn't reflect the quality of usual episodes. Apologies to Fred, and to you the listener.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noel is retiring from comedy, after more than 15 years as a highly sought-after one-liner and prop comic. Straddling the worlds of stand-up, magic and street-performing, he offers a unique perspective on the lost art of honing the same act over an entire career, as well as some fascinating theories on fame, happiness and finding one's niche.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this show, recorded live at the Gilded Balloon during the Edinburgh Fringe, pioneering comedian Sara Pascoe talks at length about her writing methods and quite unique career goals. Resourceful, articulate and extremely funny, she explores how her entire life turned out to be an unknowing training-camp for stand-up, also sharing the contents of her notebook, and how she might unpack some of her new ideas... Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam would rather be accused of fascism than being boring. Leaving behind the "intellectualised whimsy" of his former persona, he has embarked on a quest to say the unsayable. Find out why Tim Minchin makes him angry, and the precise circumstances under which one might shoot a child in the legs.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alun's comedy displays a unique mastery of subtlety and texture. He talks us stage by stage through the creation of one of his most recognisable routines, and articulates the power of the stand-up monologue as a means of processing life.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arthur is an almost shamanic figure on the UK comedy scene; a warrior-poet who combines a love of language with a healthy disregard for some of society's formalities. He talks here about learning to write without fear, and the need to "kill the cliche".Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insidersGet tickets for Stu Goldsmith's stand-up tour at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour@comcompod | www.comedianscomedian.comAnd don't forget to join the Comcom Facebook group, which you can do here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Millican is relentless and wonderful. A household name in the UK for her stand-up comedy, she is also a massive comedy nerd and has a lot to say about her favourite subject. As well as going into detail on her writing process, she discusses some of the unique challenges faced by a high-profile act, including playing large rooms and preparing for panel shows. She also has plenty of tips for newer acts on how to escape the day-job and turn pro.Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Bloom understands jokes in a way most of us can only dream of. From his first gig, "when the white noise stopped", to his current position as a comedian and freelance fixer of other people's gags, he lets us in on his unique perspective...Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is that rare thing - a comic who can make the political personal and vice versa. He lets us into his well-ordered but intriguing view of comedy and the world, from the comfort of his Mazda...The Now Show, Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Hughes, Hal Cruttenden, Ian Stone, Alastair Barrie, The BNP, Jim Davidson, David Cameron, Cutting Edge, The Comedy Store, Daniel Kitson, Dan Nightingale, Toby Jones, XS Malarkey, Pete Waterman, The Chase, Tim Vine, Mickey Flanagan, Milton Jones, Gina Yashere, Ed Byrne, Simon Pegg, Banana Cabaret, Ha Bloody Ha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Already an experienced headliner, Ben is on a continuing quest to unleash the improvisational demon within. But can he run naked into battle without the temptation to put his pants back on? Also discussed: why comedians are such terrible human beings.Trapdoor Comedy Club, West End Centre, Aldershot, The Cartoon, The Plough, Clapham Jongleurs, Late N Live, Noel James, Ivor Dembina, Patrick Marber, The BAR, Willesden, Paul Tonkinson, Rudi Lickwood, Victoria Coren, The Comedy Store, Setlist, Matt Kirshen, Paul Provenza, Glastonbury, Ed Byrne, Dara O'Briain, Andrew Maxwell, Glenn Wool, Edinburgh PBH Free Fringe, Barnstormers, The Gulbenkian, Canterbury, Tony Hancock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Episode 3, and Stu interviews Dan Antopolski in his writing-cellar. Dan explores how to wrong-foot an audience's assumptions, and argues comedy is an art not simply a craft.Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Purple Turtle, Jigsaw, The Dinks, Lenny Henry, Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Friday Night Live, Saturday Night Live, Fry and Laurie, We Are Klang, Rich Hall, Stewart Lee, Harry Hill, Eddie Izzard, Sean Lock, Simon Munnery, David “Kid” Jensen, Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Craig Campbell, Tony Law, The Mighty Boosh, Tom Basden, Rob Deering, The Comedy Store Players, Alexei Sayle, Micky Flanagan, Mark Watson, Ross Noble, Louis CK, Christopher Hitchens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live once more at the Top Secret Comedy Club, Stuart interviews unsung king of the one-liner, Dan Evans. Dan confesses to sometimes regarding his fellow humans as insects.Political, Monty Python, Edinburgh, One Liners, Radio, Jo Caulfield, Writing On Stage, Dan Evans, Friday Night Live, George Egg, Comedy Cafe, Bill Bailey, Richard Curtis, Stage Persona Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this opening show, Stuart Goldsmith grills fabulous comedian Rob Deering, live at the Top Secret Comedy Club, Covent Garden.Rob admits he drinks with strangers...www.robdeering.com | @DeeringRobGet ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiderswww.comedianscomedian.com | @ComComPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.