There’s drive, and then there’s Sikisa! Interrupting her holiday for this interview, we meet an amazing comic with a superhuman work ethic; working as an immigration lawyer, then filling her life with shows and part time work leaving her 4 hours a night to sleep. We talk about self-care, how to manage multiple shows a day at the Edinburgh Fringe, why hosting a show is like throwing a party, and why she can still feel like a failure in the middle of an ascendant career…
Extras available exclusively to the Insiders Club include Sikisa on her experiences teaching at Soho Theatre, and her new wrestling podcast!
Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including exclusive Insiders Q&As; plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet.

 Catch Up with Sikisa:
TW/IG: @Sikisacomedy www.sikisacomedy.com

 Everything Stu's up to:
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate “The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The Times
Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith
Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com
Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. “There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group 
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This week we're joined by Lynne Koplitz for another SXSW special! Born in Long Island, New York, but raised up in Sarasota Florida - after earning her stripes at Troy University, Lynne skyrocketed to comedy success, scoring a groundbreaking development deal at Warner Brothers.
From lighting up late-night stages on 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson', co-hosting the radio show Star Talk with legendary astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and having her very own Netflix special with, “Hormonal Beast”, she’s one of New York’s most revered comedians!
In this episode we discuss the intersection of comedy and religion, how to deal with disruptive men and the important of resilience to become a strong stand-up.
Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to 10 minutes of extras including how she first became a comedian and the origins of her 2017 Netflix special. You'll also get access to the video back catalogue including James Acaster, Dai Henwood and Julia Masli.

 Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod
☑️ Get ad-free audio episodes (including this one) ☑️ Extra content (including 10 minutes with Lynne) ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A;” which is a Q&A; with me with a fun title.

 Catch Up with Lynne:
You can watch Lynne Koplitz: Hormonal Beast on Netflix now.

 Everything Stu's up to:
Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
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Lynne Koplitz (Live @ SXSW)

Dai Henwood has been a regular fixture on television screens across New Zealand with the topical comedy panel show ‘7Days’, ‘Have You Been Paying Attention’ and ‘Taskmaster’, as well as hosting ‘Dancing With The Stars’, ‘Family Feud’, and ‘LEGO Masters New Zealand’.
In addition to being across the nation’s TV screens, he’s one of the country’s most accomplished stand-ups, winning countless awards and having international success across the world.
In this episode we discuss Dai’s bowel cancer diagnosis, finding peace through comedy and the expectation that comes with being a TV comic.
Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras including what makes a good standup, further talk about meditation and the importance of identifying your skill set.
Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod
☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 15 minutes with Dai) ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A;” which is a Q&A; with me with a fun title.

 Catch Up with Dai:
You can pre-order Dai’s memoir, "The Life of Dai", coming June 2024.
See "Dai Henwood: Dai Hard" LIVE in Auckland and Christchurch.
Find out more about all of the above at linktr.ee/daihenwood. You can keep up to date on Instagram, @dai_henwood.


Everything Stu's up to:
Mach | Saturday 4th May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/
Wells | Saturday 25th May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dai Henwood


 Brian Simpson is a stand-up comic hailing from Austin, TX, where this was in fact recorded as part of SXSW!
With a background as a foster child and Marine Corps veteran, Brian brings a rare blend of life experiences to his comedy, offering a refreshingly unique perspective. He's earned a spot on Variety's Top Comics to Watch in 2023 and you might recognise Brian from Comedy Central's Lights Out with David Spade, or his debut Netflix special, Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership!
We discuss how ADHD affects Brian’s comedy, reflecting on mentor advice and learning to embrace discomfort along with the therapeutic value and healing potential of comedy.
Please note: this episode deals with the topic of suicide.

 Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to hundreds of hours of bonus features with the likes of Iliza Shlesinger, Nish Kumar and Lucy Beaumont. You’ll also get to watch full episodes (where possible) including James Acaster, Julia Masli and Dara Ó Briain.
Don’t forget, if you’re an Insider’s Insider (£5+), join me on Tuesday 30th April for a Live Stu&A;, details in the Patreon!

 Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod
☑️ Get full video episodes where possible ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A;” which is a Q&A; with me with a fun title.

 Catch Up with Brian:
Brian Simpson: Live From The Mothership is out now on Netflix.
Brian is regularly performing across the US including a show at the Netflix is a Joke Festival next month, find dates briansimpsoncomedy.com.
He also has a podcast, search for “BS with Brian Simpson” wherever you get your podcasts.
You can follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram, @BSComedian.


Everything Stu's up to:
Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/
Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Simpson (Live @ SXSW)

Julia Masli is an award-winning clown from Estonia, now based in London.
Her latest show, “ha ha ha ha ha ha ha” was nominated for Edinburgh's top prize of Best Comedy Show and named number one comedy show of the year by the 'Guardian'. Having now completed a 4-week sold out run of shows at London's Soho Theatre, Julia will embark on a 4 week Off-Broadway transfer to save the USA at Soho Playhouse in New York.
We discuss the importance of physical communication when learning a new language, attending Gaulier with the likes of Viggo Venn and vulnerability within an largely improvised show.
Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 30 minutes of extras including protecting yourself when things go wrong, performing long runs of the same show and committing to the things that'll bring you joy.

 Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod
☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 30 minutes with Julia) ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A;” which is a Q&A; with me with a fun title.

 Catch Up with Julia:

 You can see "Julia Masli: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha" in:
NEW YORK from 15th May through to the 8th June BRIGHTON on 25th October LONDON from 3rd December 2024 through to 11th January 2025  
Find out more at www.juliamasli.com. You can also follow Julia on Twitter and Instagram.


Everything Stu's up to:
Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/
Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/
Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Masli

Martin Urbano is a self-confessed comedy nerd who learned about the world through standup, he became disillusioned with the amount of crappy behaviour on display on the circuit and is largely motivated by revenge!
His impressive catalogue of writing credits includes The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Chris Gethard Show while his stand-up has taken him to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Comedy Central’s Featured, the CW’s Howie Mandel Gala, and This Joke presented by Will Smith (pre-slap).
We discuss his long awaited first special, The Apology Comeback Show, working with Stamptown, the active choice of not having a social media strategy as well as finding out, is Martin Urbano happy…?
Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of extras including the temptation of quitting stand-up and finding his place within The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon team.

 Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod
☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 20 minutes with Martin) ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A;” which is a Q&A; with me with a fun title.

 Catch Up with Martin:
Martin Urbano continues his Apology Comeback Tour with live dates coming up New York and Austin in April. Find out more linktr.ee/martinurbano.
You can also keep up to date at instagram.com/martinurbanojr and twitter.com/MartinUrbano.

 Everything Stu's up to:
Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/
Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/
Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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