Facing war and struggle with Ukrainian standup Anastasiya Sil

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world.In this episode, we sit down with Anastasiya Sil, a rising Ukrainian stand-up comedian, to talk about her journey in comedy, the challenges of performing in a global landscape, …

From LAPD Cop to 30 Years of Comedy with Kevin Jordan

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Kevin Jordan is a former LAPD cop turned stand-up comedian with over 30 years on stage. From patrolling the streets of Los Angeles to commanding the mic with …

40 Years of clown Practice and Theory with Jon Davison

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Jon Davison is a professional clown performer, teacher, director, and academic with over 40 years of experience in the field. He is a leading figure in the world …

Austin before and after the Mothership

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to producer, interviewer and podcaster of Comedy Wham,Valerie Lopez. A platform that is dedicated to covering the live Austin comedy scene, featuring articles and podcast interviews …

Black cabbie and standup comedian Trevor Bickles

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to comedian and black cabbie Trevor Bickles. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[03:53]] Starting in the Lions Den, where me and Trevor first …

The Somali Voice of Kenyan Comedy Adan Abdi

The Comedians Paradise dives into global comedy scenes with bold, boundary-pushing comics. In this episode, Kenyan-Somali comedian Adan Abdi shares his journey through Kenya’s stand-up scene, cultural identity, and the realities of making it in African comedy. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:00]] Growing up in Kenya with Somalian origins and comparing …

Being a standup comedian in Ukraine

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Oleksandr Kachura is a stand-up comedian from Ukraine, who is active part of Kyiv’s “Underground Standup” scene and hosts English open mics. He began his …

40 year veteran of clown and acting Lee Delong

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Today, we’re honored to sit down with Lee Delong—a true force of nature in the world of performing arts. Lee is an accomplished American and French actress, director, …

Native American and 40 year comedy veteran Larry Omaha

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Larry Omaha, a Yaqui-Zapotec Native American with 40 years in comedy, known for his insightful that turn Indigenous stereotypes on their head. Here is an …

Being a maestro of the Unexpected

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to the brilliant and unique, Trevor Lock, a master of the unexpected.He is an English comedian, actor, and playwright known for his surreal, improvisational, and audience-focused …