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 …

Being a comedy promoter in Luxembourg

Carlitos is a comedian all the way from Phoenix, Arizona; who has become a head honcho of one of Luxembourgs biggest comedy club. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:38]] How I became a comic and got banned [[06:32]] Luxembourg comedy scene [[12:22]] The blood sausage and jew with beans [[14:02]] Being a …

Being a Brighton comic

Dave Wilder is a fast-rising stand-up comedian, based in Brighton, who is gigging for clubs, promoters and festivals all over the UK. Alongside his comedy, he is also a bestselling, award-winning author. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:28]] Third-hand advice received from Scott Bennett [[03:40]] Being a vegan in the past [[18:39]] Horrible …

Being a magician and comedy promoter

We chat to the brilliant, Stuart Turner, a DJ, comedian, magician and comedy promoter. He is a man who started many moons ago as a double act, but got back into the love of comedy as a solo magician. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[04:03]] Coming back into comedy, how it has …

Being a professional Scottish comedian

We chat to the brilliant, Darren Connell, a Scottish stand-up comedian and actor from Glasgow. He is possibly best known for playing the role of Bobby in the television series Scot Squad. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[07:32]] Being in Scots squad and being a comedian [[15:09]] The different types of humour …