The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

In at the beginning of alternative comedy, and now a "venerated lefty" and Columnist Of The Year 2015, punchy pundit Mark Steel has lost none of his passion. We discuss his BBC Radio 4 series which pokes fun at the British on a town-by-town basis, learn about the startling revelations of his personal history, and hear how he rubs shoulders with the enemy, backstage at "Question Time"...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.

Stand-up; songwriter; Peep Show's "Dobby"; and under it all still "The girl who jumped off Matlock Bridge for a quid", Isy Suttie applies a psychedelic imagination to her forensic grasp of life's minutiae. We explore the stubbornness that underpins her eccentricity, dissect the word "whimsical", and accidentally vomit into a spiderweb.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.

Alarmingly successful for one so young, tender wee boy Daniel Sloss likes to get his teeth into an argument on stage. We discuss the pleasures and pitfalls of really committing to an angle, as well as learning who urinated on whose bag... 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.

Ronny Chieng is the fastest-rising new comic in Australia, with huge audiences flocking to his shows from the word go. With a boxer's eye for society's weak spots, he's at the forefront of a new generation of comics who plan for global domination. We talk supporting Bill Burr, paying in pizza for the freedom to experiment, and why a show is always a "special"...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.

"How dare I not be entertaining!?" One of the world's greatest one-liner comics, Stewart Francis brings his quickfire mind to bear on the podcast, and gets grappling. For a man who claims he has no need to perform, Stewart seems utterly unwilling to let go of the gags, but what starts as a scuffle begins to yield some insight into a professed disdain for self-indulgence. Will we learn more about him here than his audience ever do?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.

An extraordinary education in stand-up from someone who's been doing it since the seventies! San Francisco-based Will Durst mixes observations about life in one's sixties, as well as political fire-brandery that swirls from column to stage. We talk about: the backbeat of jokes; escaping the responsibilities of adult life; "running twice as fast just to stay in the same place" and getting kicked out of the White House...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.

An irrepressibly charming personality, Aisling Bea's standup bubbles over with unusual perspectives and ludicrous family stories; few acts have climbed as high as fast. She talks here about finding a balance between her sitcom success and her comedy career, intimidating herself, and loving working...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.

Introducing Jason Byrne to an audience is like dropping a vitamin tablet into a glass of water; his shows are a masterclass in improvised mayhem. He talks here about the challenges of translating that madness onto TV, examines the structure of a particularly memorable incident in real depth, and also discusses the times when the show hasn't catalysed as he wanted.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.

Known for years as being the guy whose unchecked anger screwed up his career, Dave Anthony has resolved his issues and enjoys a career which straddles standup, podcasting, and being a writer on Maron. We talk about self-sabotage, the dangers of being "solid", and his desire to break with the US tradition of non-themed comedy shows. Has podcasting vanquished the old gatekeepers, and have new ones have emerged, including perhaps Dave himself?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 the second part of our conversation, Jimmy Pardo discusses his incredibly successful "Never Not Funny" podcast, the super fans who regularly go to great lengths to see the show, and the "misfitness" of the podcast audience. That's you people. We love you. 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.

Sick of being told he was the funniest guy off-stage, something had to change for lightning-fast wise-cracker Jimmy Pardo. Fortunately it did, and he became the "self-deprecating blowhard" America knows and loves today. We talk about the pros and cons of opening for Conan O'Brien, and explore the irresistible allure of TV, even in the face of new media. But can you ever escape feeling like you can't write a joke?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 second part of our conversation, blisteringly funny Todd Glass issues a passionate call to people to "keep evolving". He also details the cash wager with comedian David Cross that saw him push a piece of material to its limits, and reveals a cunning plan for some technological trickery to make his arguments onstage more resonant...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.

Todd Glass is a runaway train; stoked by righteous anger, coupled together by a natural warmth. Known for coming out of the closet some thirty years into his career, he talks here about the ramifications of that announcement, his propensity to be "always on", and how rage can fuel liberalism.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.

Charismatic, stubborn and powerful, Jackie Kashian might have started off life as a "spooky reading girl", but is now the rallying champion of nerd comedy. Head Ranger of The Dork Forest podcast, and writing partner of Maria Bamford, she produces very funny and robust material that stands up for the weakest in society. But how can you become a Zen comic like her?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.

Having chosen possibly the only career where his good looks can count against him, comedy- and creativity-addict Joel defies those who would write him off as an MTV jawline. We get stuck into his moving, inventive and hilarious solo shows and their tricksy relationship with the truth, and discuss whether comedy has to stand up in court. We also meet his collaborator Steve Dunne, and learn the rules to the wildly irresponsible game "knifey knifey crash mat".*DO NOT PLAY KNIFEY KNIFEY CRASH MAT*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.

One of the most recognisable faces in UK comedy, Matt Lucas charts his journey from Shooting Stars' improvising baby-grow nutcase George Dawes, to the double-act with David Walliams that made him a household name, to his most recent foray into purely physical comedy Pompidou.We explore his writing and creative process, and as well as unpacking the controversy surrounding Little Britain and Come Fly With Me, we learn what drives Matt, and whether his success has brought him happiness.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.

Canadian comic Mae Martin combines sparkling punchlines and disarming candour in her deeply personal standup. We talk about her startling origin as an audience volunteer, gender politics, and we investigate her responsibility or otherwise to her audience. 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.

Comedy speaks through Tommy Tiernan like an elemental force. One of Ireland's most respected comic exports, his latest challenge is to improvise an hour without repeating anything he's ever said before. We discuss the problems this presents, what led him to take it on, and where and when to wave your mickey in the moonlight...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.

Sage-like producer of QI, Blackadder, Not The Nine O'Clock News and forty years' worth of some of Britain's finest comedy TV and radio, John Lloyd could be forgiven for resting on his considerable laurels. Instead he's brought his third standup show to the fringe, and talks here about process, legacy and how he philosophised himself out of a deep depression...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.

Red in tooth and claw, Katherine Ryan is adept at shredding celebrities and has a few choice words too for her sister's whore friends. She reveals a gentleness behind the exterior that critics love to call "waspish", and talks us through the moral principles that guide her sting...You can find details of ComComPod Live at the Edinburgh Fringe here, as well as Stu’s solo show, 'An Hour'.Support the podcast by hitting “donate” at comedianscomedian.comJimmy Carr, Frankie Boyle, Joan Rivers, Bette Midler, Letterman, Carson, Kirstie Allsopp, Joe Lycett, Daniel Sloss, Aisling Bea, Stewart Francis, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, Sara Pascoe, Geoff Norcott, Sean Lock, Hannibal Buress, Sarah Tiana, Jeff Ross, Stephen Mangan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An actor and radio presenter as well as a touring comic, Justin Moorhouse is a supernaturally warm presence with the ability to make any audience sit up and beg. We go into detail on his story-boarding and structuring techniques, and explore the responsibilities of a comedian at the height of his powers.If you're in and around Edinburgh, you can find details for Justin's show, Destiny Calling, here. Also, come and see ComComPod Live, and Stu's solo show, An Hour.Support the podcast by hitting "donate" at comedianscomedian.comPhoenix Nights, Peter Kay, Alfie Joey, Jason Manford, John Bishop, Ross Noble, Johnny Vegas, Paul Sinha, Jo Brand, Mick Ferry, Tommy Tiernan, Destiny Calling, James, Sean Percival, Alun Cochrane, Chortle, Steve Bennett, Rob Rouse, Louis CK, Bill Burr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Showman, crooner and superb standup Charlie is the embodiment of an all-rounder, as well as one of the warmest performers on the UK circuit. Live at Latitude after a good old-fashioned cattle auction, he lays bare his attitude to stand-up, opens his heart about the over-use of his killer twenty, and comes clean about a sticky incident with a pint of lager...Come and see ComComPod live in Edinburgh. Click for tickets and details of Charlie's show, and see my free solo show here. Support the podcast by donating at www.comedianscomedian.com.Jack Dee, Andy Parsons, Vic and Bob, Dominic Holland, Harry Hill, Big Value, Ha Bloody Ha, Andre Agassi, Let's Dance, Comic Relief, Cotton Eye Joe, Parsons and Naylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perhaps the nearest the USA has to a true "comedian's comedian", Andy Kindler has been railing at audiences (and his own supposed lack of performance ability) for nearly 30 years. A regular at the "Just For Laughs" Comedy Festival in Montreal, where he annually gives his scathing "State of the Industry Address", Andy occupies a unique and hilarious position as the industry's conscience. We discuss identifying and overcoming the many formulae of comedy detailed in his "Hack's Handbook", why he's mad at Jerry Seinfeld; as well as exploring the lingering fear of abandonment that drives a comic to be "always on"...Support the podcast by pressing "donate" at www.comedianscomedian.com, and see the show live at Edinburgh 2015. NY Times, Zach Galifianakis, Steven Wright, Mitch Hedberg, Leno, Letterman, James Adomian, Richard Gere, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Robin Williams, Brian Posehn, Billy Crystal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A strong contender for Stu's favourite comic of all time, Patton Oswalt is a behemoth of invention, imagination and creativity. Live from Montreal, at which he won "Stand-up Comedian of the Year", we discuss what lifts a comic above being "funny but who gives a fuck?" We also discuss issues of richness, legacy and whether the road gigs are worth it after all; but will Stu manage not to swoon like an Edwardian lady?Support the podcast by pressing "donate" at www.comedianscomedian.com, and see the show live at Edinburgh 2015.Hammersmith Apollo, Kyle Kinane, Morgan Murphy, Alan Moore, Silver Screen Fiend, Louis CK, Dave Chappelle, Tony Woods, 11/22/63, Star Wars, George Lucas, James Joyce, The Beatles, Rob Schneider, Harland Williams, King of Queens, Ratatouille, Bill Hicks, Down Periscope, Rip Torn, VEEP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready for some in-depth comedy theory? Brainiac standup and one half of The Champs podcast, Moshe Kasher talks us through an exploded diagram of his approach to the art and craft of comedy. As well as detailing an analysis of his superb crowd-work, we get an inside view on the importance of "intrigue" in comedy and whether or not one can conjure it; not to mention the important difference between "riffingtons" and "rantingtons"... Support the podcast by pressing "donate" at www.comedianscomedian.com, and see the show live at Edinburgh 2015.Louis CK, Bill Burr, Eddie Izzard, Zach Galifianakis, Seinfeld, Steven Wright, Robert Schimmel, Patrice O'Neal, Todd Barry, The Champs, Patton Oswalt, Malcolm X, L. Ron Hubbard, Jay Z, Zoolander, Ben Stiller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the "Just For Laughs" Comedy Festival in Montreal, Jen Kirkman breaks down the elements of her personality that create such a thrilling dynamic in her stage and screen performance. Relentlessly analytical of her emotions, she's very candid about her self-criticism, the crisis of creating a comedy special about her marriage whilst knowing deep down she wanted that union to end, and how she connects so deeply with her audience...Support the podcast by pressing "donate" at www.comedianscomedian.com, and see the show live at Edinburgh.Just For Laughs, Dave Chappelle, I Seem Fun, Kurt Metzger, Netflix, I'm Gonna Die Alone, Chelsea Handler, Marc Maron, Bll Burr, Hail To The Freaks, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Steve Bennett, Chortle, Alan Cumming, Joan Rivers, Louis CK, Letterman, Howard Stern,Mr. Show, Eddie Pepitone, Maria Bamford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Anarchist Cook" George brings his ludicrous visual comedy to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time this summer. George bakes his own bread, builds his own props, and survives his hotel-based weekends in a hilariously inventive fashion which Stu has taken to heart... We talk about comedy, cuisine and creativity, as well as George's expectations of his first ever Edinburgh run.Comment on this episode and others, and support the podcast at www.comedianscomedian.comThe Hotel Survivor, Robin Ince, Will Smith, Archaos, MAD Symposium, Edinburgh Fringe, Up The Creek, Cooking in Prison, Youth Hostelling with Chris Eubank, Monkey Tennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast pioneer, arch-noodler, jingle-master and YouTube cosmonaut, Adam Buxton invented loads of your favourite stuff before it was famous. We talk about the creative urge; exploiting one's family for material; and how to cope with criticism. We also explore the dynamic between Adam and long-term collaborator Joe Cornish. But which one is the best? It's Adam.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.

Is Daliso Chaponda Malawi's only professional comic? Methodical to a fault and gleefully non-improvisational, Daliso talks us through the crafting of his unbreakable jokes. A truly global act, he explains what it's like to be a headliner on one continent and a road act on another... Support the podcast at www.comedianscomedian.comJust For Laughs, Eddie Murphy, The Colbert Report, Malawi, Politics, Roger Ebert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Second-ever winner of the voted-for-only-by-comics "Comedians Comedian" award (no relation), Gavin Webster is one of the most frequently requested guests on this podcast. A true circuit stalwart with a phenomenal gag-rate and an ability to play any room, he talks about his inspiration in music hall comedy and punk rock, his deliberately provocative titles, and his frustration with "posh people with pens"...Support the podcast at http://comedianscomedian.com/Remember to use the discount code FAFF for 25% off tickets to the live Adam Buxton interview on July 7th. Stewart Lee, Paul Foot, Jo Brand, Ross Noble, Chortle, Edinburgh, Fringe, Bill Hicks, Harry Hill, The Comedy Store, Music Hall, Alan Davies, Bob Mills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator and host of his own TV show "Legally Brown", Nazeem Hussain aces it in sketch, stand-up and on the road. Unusually for a comic he's also an upstanding pillar of his community! As well as winning the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Best Newcomer, he is also the recipient of awards for leadership in diversity, and is the patron of a refugee charity. We talk about how his faith feeds into his work, being "a tough-talking idiot", and the reality of being genuinely targeted by shadowy government organisations...Support the podcast at www.comedianscomedian.comUse discount code FAFF at www.sohotheatre.com for 25% off tickets to the live Adam Buxton interview on 7th July!(Additional Music: Kevin MacLeod - Ghost Dance / creativecommons.org)Sketch, Tour, Melbourne Comedy Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host of Mock The Week for 14 series, as well as a superlatively talented touring comic, Dara Ó Briain is uniquely placed to reveal the secrets of mainstream success. In this unmissable episode he goes into detail on the structure of his tour shows and gives us his manual for crowd work. We also explore his fusion of technique and natural comic ability, and hear his own take on how he broke away from the pack... 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.

As well as co-hosting The Football's On show on BT and the Tuesday Club podcast, Ian Stone is an unbreakable club comic with a resume that includes TV panel games, regularly headlining the Comedy Store and performing to British troops in Afghanistan. He charts the development of his writing skills, and explores the revelation he had in deciding to "piss about" on stage. We also cover only writing stuff that you care about, and using moaning as a creative force...Use discount code FAFF atwww.sohotheatre.com for 25% off tickets for Adam Buxton on 7th July.Please support the podcast by donating at www.comedianscomedian.comMock The Week, Festival, Eddie Izzard, Podcasting, George Carlin, Standup, Michael McIntyre, Edinburgh, Fringe, Jenny Eclair, Rich Hall, Ian Stone, The Comedy Store, Dylan Moran, BT Sport, The Football's On, Jerry Sadowitz, David Baddiel, Omid Djalili, Ian Cognito, Milton Jones, Dave Schneider Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Australia's hottest comic properties, Wil Anderson is utterly charming as he analyses his career and the length of time it took him to find his voice. A self-confessed "dag", he outlines the relationship between structuring and finessing his shows, shares with us comedy's Prime Directive, and fails to understand the term "lush"...Find Wil online at www.wilanderson.com.auUse discount code FAFF at www.sohotheatre.com for 25% off tickets for Adam Buxton on 7th July.Support the podcast at by donating at www.comedianscomedian.com. Stewart Lee, Daniel Kitson, Festival Comedian, Festival, Louis CK, Podcasting, Bill Burr, George Carlin, Standup, Edinburgh, Fringe, Bill Hicks, Wil Anderson, Glenn Wool, Tiffany Stevenson, Dame Edna, TOFOP, Todd Barry, Lindsay Webb, Rich Hall, Ed Byrne, Radiohead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of those acts floating around at the very top of the circuit, completely ready to outgrow it, Zoe Lyons is an expert at wringing every drop of funny out of a subject. We talk about the tough school environment that forged her, as well as the legacy of resilience it invoked, and ask why she still feels like an impostor.Support the podcast by donating via Paypal at www.comedianscomedian.comTouring Comedian, Festival Comedian, Radio 4, Jo Brand, Standup, Russell Kane, Edinburgh, Fringe, Tallinn Comedy Festival, Zoe Lyons, James Acaster, Ben Elton, Robin Williams, The Stand, Jo Caulfield, Kerry Godliman, The John Bishop Show, John Bishop, Russ Peers, Katherine Ryan, Bent Double Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a staggering sixteen year back-catalogue of weekly topical songs under his belt, musical comedian Mitch Benn is a firm fixture of "The Now Show" on Radio 4. We talk about circuit snobbery regarding "the cheating stick", the joy of creating music as well as comedy, and the perils of being so good at what you do that people have a hard time imagining you as anything else...Support the podcast by donating via Paypal at www.comedianscomedian.comMock The Week, Daniel Kitson, Festival, Radio 4, Eddie Izzard, Alternative Comedy Experience, Charlie Brooker, Ross Noble, Mark Thomas, Edinburgh, Fringe, Parody, Comedy Music, Mitch Benn, The Now Show, Spinal Tap, Harry Shearer, Nick Wilty, Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Imran Yusuf, Tallinn Comedy Festival, Marcus Brigstocke, Bill Hicks, Harry Hill, Shlomo, The Beatles, John Maloney, Jess Robinson, Jon Holmes, Jay Foreman, Jenny Eclair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy's marathon man Mark Watson is known for his feats of intellectual and performative endurance, and also for his phenomenal comic story-telling. We get our teeth into the anxieties he exposes in his more recent material, hear first-hand the effects of being the butt of a Stewart Lee routine, as well as learning what happens when a shoe falls...Support the podcast at www.comedianscomedian.comLive At The Apollo, David O'Doherty, Stewart Lee, Daniel Kitson, Festival Comedian, Festival, Radio 4, Paul Foot, Tim Key, Mark Watson, Michael McIntyre, Chortle, Frankie Boyle, Edinburgh, Fringe, Chris Addison, Dara O'Briain, Russell Howard, Stephen Fry, Jason Manford, Super Furry Animals, Sam Simmons, Tim Minchin, Rhod Gilbert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The complex relationship between a ventriloquist and her puppets is brought to life in mind-expanding detail in this live episode, as comedian, clown and filmmaker Nina Conti lays her creative process bare! Startlingly innovative and imaginative, Nina traces her development via mentor Ken Campbell (and criticism from Daniel Kitson), and why she feels she's "more Monkey than Nina"...Support the podcast at www.comedianscomedian.comLive At The Apollo, Touring Comedian, Nina Conti, Jeff Dunham, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Family Tree, Improv, Ventriloquism, Dr Brown, Phil Burgers, Her Master's Voice, Gaulier, Ken Campbell, Clowning Around Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teenbait rap comics The Midnight Beast have generated tens of millions of YouTube hits and two TV series by spoofing boybands, whilst secretly being basically a real one. They combine exceptional talent in audio/video production with a zest for melodic dick-jokes you'll want to play again and again. We talk viral strategy, production values, the evolution of their act in the run-up to their new Comedy Central show, and how to be your own cigar-chomping exec...See Nina Conti on ComComPod live at Soho Theatre on 5th May - quote FAFF at www.sohotheatre.com for 25% off.Support the podcast at www.comedianscomedian.com.The Mighty Boosh, YouTube, Channel 4, The Midnight Beast, E4, Comedy Central, Parody, Comedy Music, Music Videos, Hadouken!, Joe Lycett, Family Guy, South Park, The Office, Ke$ha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A startlingly creative character comic, Nick Mohammed produces utterly silly work with a rigorous technical backbone. We talk about his most enduring creation Mr Swallow, and how he has cultivated that act from a casual sketch to a rollerskating operatic Dracula. We also discuss his role in the new Ridley Scott film "The Martian"...Support the podcast at www.comedianscomedian.comBuy tickets online with code FAFF for upcoming live shows at www.sohotheatre.com. Nina Conti on 5th May!Uncle, Musical, Sketch, Festival Comedian, Standup, Footlights, The Thick of It, Stefan Golaszewski, Chortle, Edinburgh, Fringe, Nick Mohammed, Julia Davis, Morning Has Broken, Matt Damon, Ridley Scott, Channel 4, Marc Wootton, Derren Brown, Dan Tetsell, Mr Swallow, Dracula The Musical Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burning with narrative intensity, Irish-American Des Bishop learnt to perform standup in Gaelic and now Mandarin, such is his commitment to following through on an idea. He gives us a compelling insight into how he morphed from a circuit headliner to a voracious documentarian, and rages at the reviewer who attacked his integrity.Sponsor the podcast at www.comedianscomedian.comDaniel Kitson, Eddie Izzard, Russell Kane, Chortle, Des Bishop, Jason Byrne, RTE, Steve Bennett, The Guardian, Made in China, Edinburgh, Fringe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Russell Peters stole my shit!" So alleges dynamic and outspoken comic Gina Yashere, who sold up and left the UK to make it in the United States, becoming the only Brit ever to feature on "Def Jam". She pulls no punches in this compelling interview, venting her frustration at the producers of Mock The Week and Last Comic Standing, as well as condemning the TV industry's apparent preference for "non-threatening" black acts.Sponsor the podcast at comedianscomedian.comMock The Week, Stewart Lee, Standup, Michael McIntyre, Greg Proops, Gina Yashere, Jay Leno, Def Comedy Jam, Def Jam, Last Comic Standing, Tony Law, The Comedy Store, Ros Jeep, Chortle, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Frankie Boyle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Damon Wayans, MOBOs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of this conversation, we look in detail at John's principles for directing standup. Not so much a list of rules as a whole approach to helping a comic achieve their own goals, and not those of the director... 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.

Director or script-editor of over sixty other acts including Michael McIntyre, Eddie Izzard and Reginald D Hunter, John Gordillo is a superb comedian in his own right. The antithesis of a one-liner act, we discuss his dedication to “following the idea”, and seeking out comedy that is truly situational rather than going for the gags. Just don't call him “The Professor”... 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.

The second half of this conversation with the warrior poet/comic/divvy focuses on Tim's relationship with comedians Alex Horne and Mark Watson, and how his position as their respective foils gave him the freedom to experiment...Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders@ComComPod | www.comedianscomedian.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lager-sodden "not deliberately bad" poet, Tim Key is responsible for some of the most startlingly theatrical fringe comedy of the last ten years.From his outrageous origin as a college-troupe cuckoo, to his frustrations at the culling of his sketch group "Cowards"; through fringe stardom to his big screen success alongside Alan Partridge, we trace Tim's emergence as one of the most compelling voices of contemporary British comedy.BBC3, How To, Poetry, Festival Comedian, Radio 4, Philippe Gaulier, Standup, Tim Key, Alex Horne, Mark Watson, Steve Coogan, Alan Partridge, Alpha Papa, Cowards, Footlights, David Baddiel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A smart cookie based in New York, Liz Miele combines punchline density with social media acumen. She runs, she dates, she cries, she talks about it all. But is she actually as "Emotionally Exhausting" as her show suggests?Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders@ComComPod | www.comedianscomedian.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendon Burns returns to the show, live at Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival, to clear up some matters of condescension, technique and the petulance of his youth. In addition to discussing his new internet-based strategy, tour and podcast, we also analyse the routine he's most proud of, and how he grew it over the course of years...Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders@ComComPod | www.comedianscomedian.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou Sanders is off the rails. Her deliciously shameless stage persona is backed up by punchy writing, peppered with surreal flavours. From gurus to glitter, we discuss the technique behind her tackle...Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders@ComComPod | www.comedianscomedian.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Occult comedian Andrew O'Neill describes jokes as "spells to make people laugh". We talk about the differences between magick and faith, getting information about the world through standup, nailing your really weird colours to the mast, and trying to be your own favourite comedian... Get ad-free new episodes, bonus content from interviews and much more by joining the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders@ComComPod | www.comedianscomedian.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.