Being a hilarious host and British sign language interpreter

We talk to Siobhan Dodd, one of the best hosts you are likely get on the London comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:10]] How I became a sign language interpreter [[35:00]] How to accept your weaknesses and attack your weaknesses [[37:45]] Finding your first grey hair [[40:31]] Do kids change …

Being a photographer of comedians

We talk to Steve Best an esteemed comedian with 20 years in the game and now has built a strong reputation as a photographer who tells the stories of what its like to be a comedian in the UK. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[05:12]] How he invented the balloon swallow [[12:27]] …

Being a comedian in India

In this episode, we get to speak to Nasif Akhtar. Nasif Akhtar is from a small town “Malda” which is in West Bengal, India. In 2016, He started doing comedy in Kolkata and after 1 year he moved to Mumbai. He is an All India Winner in Standup Soapbox which is the biggest standup competition …

Living my life as a gypsy

In this episode, we get to speak to the maverick, former wrestler, kickboxer and mma fighter, Frank Mullins, AKA Uncle Frank or as he is commonly known, The American kickboxer. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[02:11]] The deadly six sins [[04:46]] The truth about people [[08:14]] When I stopped wrestling [[11:17]] What …

First Black, Female, British, Disabled Comedian

In this episode, we get to speak to the amazing Variety D. DOMINIQUE DAVIS, ALSO KNOWN AS ‘VARIETY D’, IS AN ACTOR AND COMEDIAN WHO PERFORMED AT DAVE’S DISABLED COMEDIANS’ SHOWCASE PRODUCED BY UKTV & PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENT. She also known as  the ‘First Black, Female, British, Disabled Comedian’ … so far in her era. Here is an …

Being a Korean beatboxer and comedian

We chat to Sang Don Park, he is a South Korean, beatboxing comic and MC, now based in London. He is been performing for about 7-8 years off and on, due to his mandatory military service, pandemic, and because the Korean comedy scene wasn’t as developed back then. As a musician, he has been performing …

Being a New York comedy veteran

We chat to the marvellous Matt Ruby. He is a comedian, writer, and filmmaker from New York City. His comedy has been filmed by Comedy Central, MTV, NBC/Seeso, and FOX.Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[03:43]] Where comedy started [[05:32]] Getting the balance of putting the hard yards in and not letting it …

Being a professional comedian and compere

We chat to the marvellous Maureen Younger. She is a stand up comic, compere, actor, radio presenter and writer for magazines such as Standard Issue, Her Edit and the website for acting professionals, Spotlight. She is known for her frank, fast, feisty, sharp and engaging – honest humour with attitude! She works as a stand up comedian and …

Being a professional Mexican comedian

We chat with Martín Leon, a comedian from Mexico City. He’s one of the first openly gay comedian in the Mexican comedy scene starting in 2010. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[05:01]] A great thing about doing comedy in English [[07:33]] Doing comedy in Spanish and English [[10:19]] How Martins background influenced …

Legendary clown René Bazinet

We talk to esteemed clown of Jacques Lecoq and Phillipe gaulier, Rene Bazinet. He is known for his work with Cirque du Soleil, first as a performing artist touring extensively with Saltimbanco. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[11:25]] Difference between Phillipe Gaulier and Jacques Lecoq [[22:32]] How defending your ego takes you away from your …