Ask The Industry Podcast

I (Simon Caine, the podcast host) am going to the Edinburgh Fringe... If you want to support me and come see my jokes please come see my show:Buddhism And Cats. You can find all the details of the show here. And reserve your ticket for free here.

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Charlotte Austin started her career at Just The Tonic before moving to become an agent at Red 24. After a few years of working there she (along with the co-founder of Red 24) co-founded CatFace comedy. CatFace is a comedy talent agency which focuses on the live diaries of comedians.

 I got him on the podcast to talk about -

• What’s the difference between CatFace and Red24 and why did the company start?
• At what point should a performer approach agents for their live work?
• Is it better to have 1 agent who does everything, or an agent for their live work / corporates etc?
• Can a performer make a living from just live work?
• How does CatFace approach acts and the process between seeing an act live for the first time to signing a contract.
• The pitfalls, pros and cons of social media for a performer Her thoughts on reviewers and student reviewers. Tips for getting noticed in Edinburgh The value of corporate gigs.
• Advice for unsigned comedians trying to get an agent

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to any performer looking to get a live booking agent or a performer searching for a new agent for their live work or a comedy fan interested in how the business side of live bookings works.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/CharlotteAustin

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

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Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

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Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

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Geoff Rowe co-founded the Leicester Comedy Festival while at University as a project for his degree. Since then, he's enjoyed it so much, he's carried on running it. His belief that a festival should be more than "a collection of shows that could take place anywhere" has made his festival community-led and quirky.

 I got him on the podcast to talk about -

• The history of the Festival and why it takes place in February
• What he thinks makes a good local Festival.
• Does Dave TV use your competitions to scout for new talent?
• How has sponsorship impacted (positively and negatively) the festivals development?
• What does the audiences come to watch and what does he want to book more of.
• Do you pick what shows go into the Festival?
• Does Dave have any say in who can / can’t perform?
• How to promote a show in Leicester if you don’t live there and the “do’s” and “don’t’s” in local promotion. Is it possible to run a Free show in Leicester?

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to any performer thinking of taking part in the Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival or audience attending the festival interested in the history of it.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/GeoffRowe

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

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Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

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Peter Walsingham founded Downstairs at the King's Head in 1981 and has continued to put on one of the best and most well known comedy nights in London. Showcasing a selection of acts including comedians, sketch acts, musicians and more. In this exclusive interview we talk about why he began the club and how it has managed to stand the test of time against promoters and chain clubs. He still runs the club in the same venue over 20 years after its inception in Crouch End. 

 I got him on the podcast to talk about -

• How his club has survived more than 20 years when others have folded.
• Why he makes acts ring up at 9am to book a slot.
• The state of the circuit Advice for promoters looking at running a night How he juggles his "other life / career" outside of comedy with the club.
• The value of social media for his club.
• The value of variety in line ups to keep his audience (and himself) interested His policy of turning away drunken stag / hen nights.

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to any performer trying to start a night, or a comedy fan who wants to begin running a club for fun or business. Or just a comedian who wants a professions take on the live circuit.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/PeterWalsingham

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

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Bec Hill moved to the UK from Australia with her unique and quirky brand of upbeat stand up.

I got her on the podcast to talk about -

• How to find a gigs where your comedy works.
• What it’s like being a comedian doing a niche style of comedy.
• The value of having a “gimmick” or memorable style to your comedy.
• Her thoughts on why “all ladies” comedy night are sexist and not good.
• Running a themed comedy night - namely the Pun Run
• Building a base of incomes from different projects How to use Edinburgh to get other things. The value of having a day job.

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to any performer trying to find their voice / audience, anyone interested in social media and anyone promoting a gig with a niche or theme.

You can stream the podcast here - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/Bec-Hill 

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/…/ask-the-industry-pod…/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode!https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

----------------------------------------------------------------------

My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

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Alfie Noakes founded the We Are Funny Project in 2013. Since then he has grown the club into one of the most successful and respected in London. Now he's attempting to crowdsource the funding for a purpose built comedy venue... 

We talked about - 

• How to build a community around an open mic night.
• What advantages does theme nights have for generating an audience?
• How to crowdsource a comedy club, podcast theatre and workshop space for comedians.
• The booking policy at We Are Funny.
• The state of the open mic circuit and how to start and run a popular free gig in London.

 AND MORE! 

This podcast would be useful to anyone interested in running an open mic night, building a community and the London comedy circuit. You can find all the questions and things mentioned in the podcast in the show notes here - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/AlfieNoakes Thanks so much for downloading, hope you enjoyed it. If you did, please pass it on to a friend, give it a positive review in iTunes or donate on the website here - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AskTheIndustryPodcast

My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

 Follow me - http://twitter.com/thismademecoo

l Support the podcast - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast?ty=h

Join the Facebook community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskTheIndustryPodcast

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.