Catharsis

A special episode this week as Tiff Stevenson is joined by two guests - comedians and long-term friends W. Kamau Bell and Nato Green. 

Hear them talk about coming through the San Francisco comedy scene, about wealth inequality, race and class in America, how political activism has shaped their lives, representation in comedy, the importance of allowing people to grow and develop their viewpoints, and the influence of their families in their work and lives.

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Biffy Clyro lead singer Simon Neil joins Tiff Stevenson for the latest episode of Tiny Revolutions. Simon speaks of identity, how his Scottishness and decision to live in his home town help to keep him grounded, the art that influenced him - from Axl Rose to Bill Hicks to Annie Lennox, how singing about his mother's death brought guilt but then joy, to how going through a nervous breakdown helped shape who he is today, with the aid of meditation.

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We have another great guest for you! She's studied archaeology and anthropology, moved from the UK to LA, been a superhero, directed a short film, created an inclusive production company, and is now directing on Legends of Tomorrow - the DC Comics series which she starred in - all before the age of 30! 

Hear Maisie Richardson-Sellers talk about her journey from being inspired by her parents' political activism, the empowerment of the group in protests, to the importance of strong female role models and seeing people from marginalised communities represented on screen, to her morning ritual that has become a tiny revolution for being creative with a clear mind.

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First up in the new series, Tiff Stevenson talks to comedy writer and director Armando Iannucci - creator of The Thick of It, Veep, The Day Today, Alan Partridge, director of In The Loop, The Death of Stalin and The Personal History of David Copperfield. 

Armando talks of how his Scottish/Italian heritage shaped him, his father's time writing for an anti-fascist newspaper and how his own politics guides his work, plus his influences ranging from passing round Billy Connolly tapes at school, to his love of Charles Dickens, to the discomfort felt towards Woody Allen's films.

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Tiff Stevenson is back with an all-star lineup of brilliant creators from comedy to film including Armando Iannucci, Al Madrigal, Roisin Conaty, Simon Neil, W. Kamau Bell, Nato Green and Maisie Richardson-Sellers. Hear them talk about the art, politics and movements that have been revolutionary in influencing their lives and their work.

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TIff talks to New Zealand comic, writer and playwright James Nokise. They discuss race and racism, how to pronounce his surname, challenging perceptions, and gigging at the Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam.

For the latest gig info, follow James on Twitter.  

Catch Tiff Stevenson in London and LA in the coming months; check where she’ll be appearing here.

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Recorded live at the Lush Showcase, Tiff talks to award-winning writer, performer, and provocateur Mark Thomas about setting up a comedy club in a refugee camp in Palestine, and early gigs.  They also talk about how comedy can give people a voice, “shining a light into a dark corner”,  and how comedy can make real change. 

Warning: contains explicit languageMark Thomas will be taking his work in progress show 50 Things About Us to theatres around the UK in November and December. See here for more info. Catch Tiff Stevenson in London and LA in the coming months; check where she’ll be appearing here. 

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In this episode, comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi talks to host Tiff Stevenson about blending the political and the personal in her stand-up, about being a columnist and author, and her early childhood.  They also talk about comedy as therapy, a defence mechanism, and as a comfort.

You can read the column Shappi and Tiff discuss here: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/iran-hijab-protests-headscarf-take-off-islam-muslims-middle-east-western-liberals-a8248106.html

And Shappi's book here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/110/1109896/nina-is-not-ok/9781785031373.html

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In the fourth of this series of Edinburgh specials, Tiff Stevenson meets US comedian and writer Jena Friedman to talk neuroses, reproductive rights, democratic discourse, the art versus the artist,, and her Adult Swim specials https://www.adultswim.com/videos/soft-focus-with-jena-friedman. 

This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only). Trigger warnings: there is some talk of violence against women, rape. 

Jena Friedman’s Miscarriage of Justice show runs until 25th August at the Assembly George Square Studios, Edinburgh. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jena-friedman-miscarriage-of-justice

Tiff Stevenson is performing “Mother” at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother

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In the third of this series of Edinburgh specials, Tiff Stevenson and stand-up comedian and actor Ed Byrne chat about first gigs, changing people’s minds, gender politics and pink shoes.

This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only).

Ed Byrne’s show “If I’m Honest” runs at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms until 25th August.

https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ed-byrne-if-i-m-honest.

Tiff Stevenson is performing “Mother” at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother

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