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Sometimes anonymity can give you the courage to try something scary. That was the case for Cameron James, the Newcastle born comedian whose first open mic was at Comedy on Edge in Sydney, where he knew no one – intentionally.

Today, Cameron is well known, having made the national final of Raw Comedy, performed all over Australia, and has representation. This year he’s performing at his show, Chilled Out/Fired Up at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

In this interview, we talk about Cameron’s comedy birth, getting acting spots on telly, building his personal brand through investing in his own social media content, and the popularity of podcasting for comedians.

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Gavin Sempel is one of the hardest working new comedians in Australia. At the age of 18, in March 2016, Gavin began his stand-up comedy career by enrolling in the very first School of Hard Knock Knocks course. Two years later, almost to this day, he’s done close to 300 open mic, curated, and paid gigs all around Australia. Last year, he performed his first Melbourne International Comedy Show, and this year, he’s doing it again, with his show titled ‘Plain and Sempel‘. But perhaps most impressive of all, is that Gavin won the Victorian state final for Raw Comedy – securing a spot in the Raw Comedy National Grand Final scheduled for April 15, this year.

This is an underdog story. And Gavin’s performance as the headliner at the recent School of Hard Knock Knocks’ March graduation, alongside his two very first comedy mentors – Brad Oakes and Ben Horowitz – makes it all the more remarkable. The grasshopper has become the master.

If you’re starting out in comedy, and want a career path mapped out for you, then this is the episode for you.

And while I have you, here’s a reminder to get along to the School of Hard Knock Knocks Podcast Community group on Facebook, where we share free advice, tips and tricks, and help you kickstart your comedy career. And you don’t even have to be a graduate. It’s for everyone!

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Joe White is the nice guy of stand-up comedy. Ethiopian born, Perth raised, Joe has quickly developed a loyal following, both in Australia and around the world, due to his great habits of giving before receiving, and customising his comedy sets to his specific audience.

In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast episode, you’ll hear how Joe got started in comedy, how he’s built up his Instagram followers to over (twelve and a half thousand) 12.5 thousand, and the charities that he’s supported around the world.

And, if you’d like to give, then get along to one of Joe White’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) shows at the Afro Hub in North Carlton, titled ‘Ethiopian and Still Not Hungry Part 2‘, from March 28 to April 22.

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Adam Jacobs has popped the cherry of quite a few first time stand-up comedians. You see he runs an open mic night at Highlander Bar, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, and has helped hundreds of newbie comedians kick-start their comedy career. He’s also an accomplished comedian, and in this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast episode, we talk about his upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, Best Daze of My Life, his terrible first time in Newcastle, and his blossoming movie career.

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This week The AC chats to Sound Engineer/Music Producer/Indi game Developer and all round genius Matthew Vecchio and talk about his exciting new game 'Beautiful Bricks' - coming soon to Steam

You can check out his game here: http://www.readywolf.com/

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This is not your usual School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast. This episode was recorded live at the Adelaide Podcast Festival, within the greater Adelaide Festival, and in front of a live audience. And keeping in theme, I kept things local by bringing in my old friend and Adelaide artist, Luke Lombe, and comedian and national treasure, Glynn Nicholas.

Few know that it was the Rundle Mall, at the balls, where Glynn’s busking career morphed, first into kids television, and then onto the Big Gig, followed by his very own program, the Glynn Nicholas Show. With help from my mate Luke, we follow Glynn’s trajectory, discuss the Adelaide Fringe, red heads, Pate Biscuit, creating a tribe of followers, and dressing as a woman.

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Chris Asher wears multiple hats in the comedy business. He’s host of the comedic podcast, ‘The Podcast Formerly Known As‘, founder of the digital media company, Oink Digital, and an up and coming stand-up comedian.

In this podcast, Chris and Morry talk about political correctness in comedy, Safe Rooms, mixing comedy business with comedy pleasure, social media and developing comedians’ personal brands, and trolling Kickstarter.

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Damian Callinan is one of Australia’s most versatile performers. Actor, writer and comedian all rolled into one.

As you’ll hear in this School of Hard Knock Knocks’ podcast Damian’s journey to comedy began as dabbling in theatre, then dying at the Espy, competing at Raw Comedy, before jumping into the movies – including his most recent comedy movie, The Movie.

Damian Callinan is a Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala and Road Show performer, and one of Australia’s funniest comedians, so I’m sure you’ll enjoy this episode.

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The Kagools are an award winning, mute physical comedy duo from the UK. Off stage they are the talkative Claire Ford and Nicky Wilkinson.

In this interview you’ll learn about the dangers of slapstick, rocking up on stranger’s doorsteps, how to build a brand in comedy through longevity, and the upside of being a double-act. You’ll also get advice on clowning, and how to write new material.

And if you’re interested in seeing The Kagools in any of the Australian comedy festivals in 2018, then log onto www.thekagools.com and get your tickets for Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, or Sydney Comedy Festival.

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The Attitude Consultant is performed by Rohan Harry.

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