Crime fiction powerhouse and former circuit comedian, CK McDonnell is on the cusp of levelling further up, with a TV adaptation of his half a million selling “Dublin Trilogy” in the works.
We talk about how to write fast, being calibrated for tough criticism, solving problems in the shower, and how to let characters evolve - especially Bunny McGarry who went from villain to his best loved creation.
25 mins of extra content from this interview is available exclusively to the Insiders Club! We discover Caimh’s secrets of self-publication, learn about how he cultivates the fanbase that now flock around him, and learn why he won’t record his own audiobooks!
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In part two of this Mike Wozniak special, we discuss his appearance on Series 11 of Taskmaster, being one of the hosts of Junior Taskmaster with Rose Matafeo and everything Three Bean Salad Podcast!
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 Everything Stu's up to:
Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22
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Mike Wozniak | Part Two

Mike Wozniak is a comedian and writer best known for playing Brian in Man Down, many of you will also know Mike from his unforgettable appearance on Series 11 of Taskmaster - of which he’ll soon be one of the hosts of Junior Taskmaster with Rose Matafeo!
Podcasts fans will also be acquainted with his work from Three Bean Salad Podcast and the St Elwick’s Neighbourhood Association Newsletter Podcast.   We discuss Mike’s passion for sitcoms, how imposter syndrome can be a healthy thing and developing a project.
Part two will be released next week, or get INSTANT ACCESS to the full special (including video) by being an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod.

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 Catch Up with Mike:
Keep up to date with Mike on Twitter, @MrMikeWozniak.
Subscribe to Three Bean Salad Podcast. Junior Taskmaster will be coming out at some point in the future…

 Everything Stu's up to:
Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
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Mike Wozniak | Part One

This week we're joined by Lynne Koplitz for another SXSW special! Born in Long Island, New York, but raised up in Sarasota Florida - after earning her stripes at Troy University, Lynne skyrocketed to comedy success, scoring a groundbreaking development deal at Warner Brothers.
From lighting up late-night stages on 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson', co-hosting the radio show Star Talk with legendary astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and having her very own Netflix special with, “Hormonal Beast”, she’s one of New York’s most revered comedians!
In this episode we discuss the intersection of comedy and religion, how to deal with disruptive men and the important of resilience to become a strong stand-up.
Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to 10 minutes of extras including how she first became a comedian and the origins of her 2017 Netflix special. You'll also get access to the video back catalogue including James Acaster, Dai Henwood and Julia Masli.

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You can watch Lynne Koplitz: Hormonal Beast on Netflix now.

 Everything Stu's up to:
Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
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Lynne Koplitz (Live @ SXSW)

Dai Henwood has been a regular fixture on television screens across New Zealand with the topical comedy panel show ‘7Days’, ‘Have You Been Paying Attention’ and ‘Taskmaster’, as well as hosting ‘Dancing With The Stars’, ‘Family Feud’, and ‘LEGO Masters New Zealand’.
In addition to being across the nation’s TV screens, he’s one of the country’s most accomplished stand-ups, winning countless awards and having international success across the world.
In this episode we discuss Dai’s bowel cancer diagnosis, finding peace through comedy and the expectation that comes with being a TV comic.
Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras including what makes a good standup, further talk about meditation and the importance of identifying your skill set.
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You can pre-order Dai’s memoir, "The Life of Dai", coming June 2024.
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Find out more about all of the above at linktr.ee/daihenwood. You can keep up to date on Instagram, @dai_henwood.


Everything Stu's up to:
Mach | Saturday 4th May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/
Wells | Saturday 25th May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024
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Dai Henwood


 Brian Simpson is a stand-up comic hailing from Austin, TX, where this was in fact recorded as part of SXSW!
With a background as a foster child and Marine Corps veteran, Brian brings a rare blend of life experiences to his comedy, offering a refreshingly unique perspective. He's earned a spot on Variety's Top Comics to Watch in 2023 and you might recognise Brian from Comedy Central's Lights Out with David Spade, or his debut Netflix special, Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership!
We discuss how ADHD affects Brian’s comedy, reflecting on mentor advice and learning to embrace discomfort along with the therapeutic value and healing potential of comedy.
Please note: this episode deals with the topic of suicide.

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Don’t forget, if you’re an Insider’s Insider (£5+), join me on Tuesday 30th April for a Live Stu&A;, details in the Patreon!

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 Catch Up with Brian:
Brian Simpson: Live From The Mothership is out now on Netflix.
Brian is regularly performing across the US including a show at the Netflix is a Joke Festival next month, find dates briansimpsoncomedy.com.
He also has a podcast, search for “BS with Brian Simpson” wherever you get your podcasts.
You can follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram, @BSComedian.


Everything Stu's up to:
Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/
Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
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