In this episode of The Comedians Paradise, Marvin McCarthy is joined by a true industry titan: the legendary manager, producer, and ‘God of Comedy’, Barry Katz.As the man who helped launch the careers of icons like Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., and Whitney Cummings, Barry offers a masterclass in the realities of show business. Titled ‘The …
In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, Marvin McCarthy and Jack Wheeler are joined by industry veteran Kate Lennon. As the first employee of UTC Artist Management, Kate helped navigate the careers of household names and worked on some of the biggest shows in the UK, including the historic Black British Takeover at the O2. …
In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, Marvin McCarthy sits down with the “Architect of Destiny” herself, Sharon Mannion. As a powerhouse of the Irish entertainment industry, Sharon wears many hats: she is an award-winning writer, a star of hit sitcoms like Bridget & Eamon (RTÉ/Hulu), and a veteran of the Dublin Comedy Improv scene. …
Join host Marvin McCarthy on The Comedians Paradise for an exclusive sit-down with a true legend of the British comedy circuit—John Marshall, aka Agraman the Human Anagram. As the founder of the iconic Buzz Comedy Club in Manchester, John has spent over 30 years as the ultimate “kingmaker,” giving first gigs to some of the …
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. Stop working for “exposure” and start getting paid. In this episode of The Comedians Paradise, we sit down with the legendary author of The Comedy Bible, Judy Carter, …
In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, host Marvin McCarthy sits down with the brilliant Jack McMinn, a standout musical comedian and a true “man of interesting facts”. Jack pulls back the curtain on his creative DNA, tracing his early inspirations from the deadpan genius of Flight of the Conchords and the lyrical mastery of …
In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, Marvin McCarthy and Jack Wheeler sit down with the “Supremo of Ventriloquism”, Steve Hewlett. With a career spanning 40 years, Steve discusses his journey from the “bread and butter” of the holiday park circuit to becoming a Britain’s Got Talent finalist. Steve opens up about the reality of …
Join host Marvin McCarthy as he speaks with Jay Saunders, a former Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy turned comedian. Discover how Jay is using Project Comedy to help UK veterans recover from PTSD and transition to civilian life through the power of military humour. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[00:00]] Why …
In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, Marvin McCarthy interviews the “Beast of Physical comedy” himself, John Towsen, for an in-depth exploration of the mechanics of funny. John breaks down the relationship between clowning and physical comedy, moving beyond typical red-nose tropes to look at the spirit of the performer. We compare American and European …
The Comedian’s Paradise is the interview podcast giving you the inside scoop on global comedy scenes and the mavericks who define them. In this episode, host Marvin McCarthy sits down with the legendary physical comedian Michel Courtemanche. Known as the “Human Cartoon”, Michel reveals why he walked away from international fame to pursue his true …
