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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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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