In The Room with Barry Ferns | Standup Comedy Podcast

This episode of In The Room features the wonderfully sharp and self-aware Peter Jones, recorded just after his performance at Angel Comedy.

We go deep into the craft of stand-up, including:
📀 His upcoming comedy special and the prep behind it
🧠 How to write jokes that audiences can truly follow and connect with
✍️ His personal approach to joke writing and editing
🎭 Why timing, structure and trust matter in bringing the crowd with you

It’s a brilliant chat with a comic at a really exciting point in his career. If you love geeking out about the mechanics of stand-up, this one's for you.

This week on In The Room, Barry Ferns sits down with sharp, fearless, and hilariously insightful Maureen Langan — just after her set at Angel Comedy.

In this lively chat, they cover:
🌎 Cultural differences between American and UK audiences
🎙️ Finding your style and comedic identity
🌟 Meeting and learning from the legendary Robin Williams
📺 Maureen’s background in journalism and broadcasting before stand-up

This one’s a mix of laughs, grit, and real talk from a comic who’s carved out a path across continents and platforms.

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This week on In The Room, Barry Ferns catches up with the sharp, seasoned, and always insightful Luke Toulson, right after his set at Angel Comedy Club.

They dive into:
🎤 How to craft opening jokes that set the tone
📺 Luke’s experiences performing on TV and how it differs from clubs
✍️ How jokes evolve over time — and what makes them last
🔁 The constant refining process behind a strong set

Whether you’re a comic, comedy fan or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of stand-up, this one’s full of gold.

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In this episode of In The Room, host Barry Ferns sits down with the brilliantly unpredictable Joz Norris just after his set at Angel Comedy Club.

Joz is known for his surreal, character-driven comedy and his ability to blend scripted material with improvisation, creating a performance that feels fresh and alive every time.

They discuss:🎭 How much of his set is improvised—and why spontaneity is key to his style🔥 Finding meaning in jokes—when comedy is more than just getting a laugh😂 Evolving as a character comic—the process of shaping and reshaping personas on stage

You can also follow our host Barry Ferns on 📲

Tiktok: tiktok.com/@barryferns

Instagram: instagram.com/barrybarryferns

Twitter: twitter.com/barryferns

In this episode of In The Room, host Barry Ferns sits down with comedian Davina Bentley right after her set at Angel Comedy Club.

They explore:
🎭 The difference between on-stage and off-stage personas
📺 How sketch writing feeds into stand-up and character work
🧠 The ever-present voice of self-doubt in the life of a comic

In this episode of In The Room, host Barry Ferns speaks with the razor-sharp Radu Isac after his set at Angel Comedy Club.

Together they explore:
🧠 What it means to be a contrarian comedian
📉 How economics and politics influence joke writing
🌍 Romanian comedy culture and how it shapes his voice
🎤 Why challenging the audience is part of the fun

Radu offers a refreshing and unfiltered look at stand-up through the lens of global experience, sharp wit, and bold opinions.

In this episode of In The Room, host Barry Ferns sits down with the brilliant and thought-provoking Athena Kugblenu just after her set at Angel Comedy Club.

Known for her intelligent, socially conscious, and effortlessly funny comedy, Athena shares her insights on writing with purpose, finding humour in big ideas, and the ever-evolving world of stand-up.

You can also follow our host Barry Ferns on 📲

Tiktok: tiktok.com/@barryferns

Instagram: instagram.com/barrybarryferns

Twitter: twitter.com/barryferns

In this episode of In The Room, host Barry Ferns sits down with the hilarious and insightful Benji Waterhouse—a comedian and psychiatrist—right after his set at Angel Comedy Club.

They explore the fascinating crossover between comedy and mental health, how performing stand-up compares to working in psychiatry, and why laughter is such a powerful tool for understanding the human mind.

You can also follow our host Barry Ferns on 📲

Tiktok: tiktok.com/@barryferns

Instagram: instagram.com/barrybarryferns

Twitter: twitter.com/barryferns

In this episode of In The Room, host Barry Ferns sits down with the effortlessly sharp and charismatic Alexandra Haddow right after her set at Angel Comedy Club.

They dive into the world of stand-up, from honing material to finding the perfect balance between confidence and chaos on stage.

You can also follow our host Barry Ferns on 📲

Tiktok: tiktok.com/@barryferns

Instagram: instagram.com/barrybarryferns

Twitter: twitter.com/barryferns

In this episode of In The Room, host Barry Ferns sits down with the brilliantly witty and musically gifted Jon Long just after his set at Angel Comedy Club.

This time, it’s all about the creative process—Jon shares his approach to testing new material, refining jokes, and the trial-and-error journey of stand-up comedy. They discuss the thrill (and terror) of working out fresh ideas in front of a live audience, how to shape a rough concept into a killer punchline, and why some jokes fly while others flop.

You can also follow our host Barry Ferns on 📲

Tiktok: tiktok.com/@barryferns

Instagram: instagram.com/barrybarryferns

Twitter: twitter.com/barryferns