Just Get A Real Job

Ep. 160 – ‘Making a Career in Comedy’ with Jordan Brookes


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This week, we're joined by the hilarious Jordan Brookes, an award-winning comic known for pushing boundaries in stand-up. His latest show, Fontanelle, is currently running at Soho Theatre and we dive into the highs and lows of comedy, taking creative risks and how the industry is evolving.

In this episode, Jordan discusses:

  • Why bombing on stage is a good thing for comics

  • How Fontanelle came about

  • The changing landscape of comedy

  • The Titanic

  • The difficulty of enjoying any success without always chasing the next thing

  • His early years as a comic. 

  • Why masculinity is so confusing to talk about

  • Lessons from 15 years in comedy and more

Jordan Brookes

🎭 Jordan Brookes: Fontanelle – Soho Theatre – https://sohotheatre.com/shows/fontanelle🎤 Jordan Brookes – Comedianhttps://www.jordanbrookescomedy.com

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