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 …

Being a Bristol comedienne

We chat to the brilliant, Dani Johns a comedian who regularly performs across the UK at some of the best comedy clubs on the circuit and has gigged alongside the likes of Jon Richardson, Nish Kumar and Rosie Jone. She’s also the resident co-host of Smoke & Mirrors, one of Bristol’s most recognizable and popular comedy …

Being a hilarious comedian in Hungary and the UK

We chat to the brilliant clown and veteran comedian, Dave Thompson. He  is probably best known for playing Tinky-Winky in the Teletubbies – especially after he was sacked in July 1997 because the BBC thought his interpretation of the role was ‘unacceptable’. As a live act, he has worked in the USA, Sweden, France, Ireland, …