Hard Knock Knocks

Hard Knock Knocks

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Hard Knock Knocks episodes

  • 002: Tim Ferguson – How abusing audiences in Canberra can lead to stardom

    Tim Ferguson has taken his abusive style of comedy from the streets of Canberra to New York and London, as one-third of the Doug Anthony All Stars. Back in Australia, and still performing, Tim also teaches comedy writing at the New York University, the Australian Film Radio & Television School, NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art), and through his own company, The Cheeky Monkey.

    In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast you'll learn about prostitutes, abusing audiences, and what's at the heart of all comedy.

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    42 min
  • 001: Ben Horowitz – From punches to punchlines. How one comedian moved from a boxer to a stand-up

    Ben Horowitz is a retired professional boxer. Never heard of him? That's because he didn't win many…and possibly the reason why he's now a stand-up comedian. Ben is also one half of the School of Hard Knock Knocks stand-up comedy school. In this interview, Ben shares the ups and down of stand-up comedy, where he gets his inspiration, and why he lived in Bentleigh.

    Interested in trying stand-up comedy? Visit the School of Hard Knock Knocks website for Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney course dates.

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    15 min

About Hard Knock Knocks

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Ready to take your stand-up comedy game to the next level?
If you’re grinding through open mics but feel like your progress is stuck in slow motion, the Hard Knock Knocks podcast is your shortcut to success. Each episode features candid interviews with Australia’s most seasoned stand-up comedians—unpacking how they got started, what they’ve learned, and what they wish they knew when they began. Get insider tips, avoid common pitfalls, and sharpen your craft with real-world advice from the pros who’ve been there and crushed that.