Hard Knock Knocks

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 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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That’s right! We’ll be recording live at this years Adelaide Podcast Festival!

Experience some of the best local, interstate & international podcasts recorded live.

Tix $10 + booking fee >> http://bit.ly/ADLPodfest or at the door (while tickets last).

Tuesday Feb 27 & Wednesday Feb 28, 2018 at the Elephant Bristish pub.

Doors open at 6:30pm on both nights.

Thanks to Cooper Brewery, each ticket will receive a South Australian pint of Coopers Pale Ale (or soft drink) on entry.

Confirmed shows so far: Hong Kong Confidential, School of Hard Knock Knocks, The Badcast, Incredible Co, Rooster Radio, The Nate Max Project, AdeLOL, #BeTheDrop, Narrative Marketing, 1 Newsman and a Webguy, Is This Movie For You? Attitude Consultant, THE SHOW - 89.7 PBA FM, Barely Audible Podcast, Rosie Panetta New Wave: Audio Theatre, #TheiNShow, #IHateToWhinge Don't be Blasé

Thanks to our friends for helping to get this event off the ground: Auscast Network, Omny Studio, Placard Media, Fresh 92.7, Helm House, GU Film House Adelaide, Coopers Brewery

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Adam Rozenbachs has an impressive comedic resume that includes writing, broadcasting, acting, and of course stand-up. His humour has been known to be cutting at times, and in this interview Morry and Adam discuss poorly timed Tweets and bouncing back after a media backlash. Adam also shares how he generates new material, why it’s important to have a people around you as a sounding board for your comedy, and why Kabul has great comedy scene.

And finally, Morry talks about his Raw Comedy heat and Adam’s upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, ‘Hold My Beer‘.

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Love comedy AND want to travel in time? Then you’ll love this episode, with Leon Huxtable, fellow Auscast Network podcaster, from ‘Yeah! G’day‘ – and budding comedian – as he puts himself and his humour on the line, by entering Raw Comedy

In this before and after interview, we talk to Leon about his preparation prior to his Melbourne-based heat, discuss tactics, and learn some history of Australia’s largest national comedy competition. Then, with the help of some special effect music, we shoot forward in time and find out if Leon Huxtable is going to be the next Zack Dyer – who happens to be last year’s winner.

If you’ve entered Raw Comedy, or are thinking of doing so next year, then you’ll enjoy this interview.

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Tegan Higginbotham started comedy when in high school, through the Class Clowns competition. Today, just shy of 30, Tegan has an impressive comedy resume, which includes writing columns, improv, sketch comedy, and stand-up comedy, at festivals right across Australia. This year also happens to be her 12th consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF).

And that’s only the half of it. In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast, Tegan discusses her TV and movie roles, particularly that Neighbours episode, how she’s successfully married sport and comedy for TV, and how she develops stand-up comedy shows. She also reminds all comedians that they need to be versatile to grow a strong comedy career.

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