The comedians paradise

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode, we talk to Joe Jacobs a professional comedian and rapper.

Joe Jacobs is a London based comedian, rapper and writer. Since 2012, he has performed nationally and internationally, sharing bills with acts including Bill Burr, Stewart Lee and Mr. Motivator.

His live shows effortlessly flit between hip hop and comedy and he’s been seen/heard on Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, Radio 1XTRA, plus gained millions of viral video views online. In addition to stand up, as solo artist Jester Jacobs, he’s released regular music since his debut Mental Disorder in 2008. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:48:00]] What keeps Joe in the comedy game and how does it compare with the rap game [[12:25:20]]

[[12:25:20]] The lessons of a bad gig [[23:03:09]]

[[23:03:09]] What I haven’t changed on the comedy journey [[25:50:10]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. On the otherhand, if you would like to know more about Joe Jacobs, you can reach him on https://www.joejacobs.website/. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Sarah-Louise Young, an actress, writer, director, improviser and internationally renowned cabaret performer. She has appeared in the West End with Julie Madly Deeply, Fascinating Aïda, La Soirée and Olivier winning improvised musical group, The Showstoppers. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[14:00:14]] You never know who is in the audience [[15:19:22]]

[[22:22:22]] How the fringe has changed over 20 years [[28:01:13]]

[[32:25:04]] Whats available and isn’t available for the stage [[34:36:28]]

[[39:49:06]] The truth about star ratings [[41:55:06]]

[[42:35:04]] Stop chasing the approval of people that don’t value you [[45:04:18]]

[[45:45:02]] What has happened that has changed me for the better [[51:26:22]]

[[52:41:03]] How important is your life outside of comedy and learning about yourself [[54:15:24]]

[[01:01:48]] Advice for other performers out there [[01:05:08]]

If you would like to know more about Sarah, you can go on here website at https://www.sarah-louise-young.com/. To know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to clown performer and teacher, Marny Godden, she's been making comedic theatre for the past 10 years. She has a true passion for the power of clowning when bringing creativity, joy and confidence to people’s lives. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:59:10]] How I started my journey [[03:47:19]]

[[06:06:29]] How different clowning courses have shaped me [[15:46:09]]

[[26:22:12]] The benefits of not trying to control the outcome [[31:29:16]]

[[34:59:23]] The benefits of being present and being weird [[44:54:18]]

[[49:39:18]] Going in with the right mindset [[53:09:13]]

If you would like to know more on Marny you can join her course here:https://shorturl.at/aVUsL or you can go on her Instagram here:https://shorturl.at/f5amr. If you would like know more about Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Dave Chawner, he is a best-selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter & mental health campaigner. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[09:18]] What made Dave fall in love with comedy and what keeps him in it [[12:26]]

[[14:42]] Status angst and connecting with different audiences [[24:00]]

[[29:30]] Learning from another acts bomb [[35:37]]

[[45:49]] Biggest arsewholes in comedy [[47:35]]

[[47:35]] What being a man of many hats gives me [[51:29]]

[[51:29]] There is no rules in this comedy game [[52:03]]

If you would like to know more about Dave Chawner you can reach him on his website at https://www.davechawner.co.uk//. On the other-hand, if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Marc Ryan, better known as The Beautiful Bogan, he has been performing stand up comedy around Australia for the last 10 years. He has had various 4 and 1/2 star reviews from The Adelaide fringe shows he has written and he has performed along side the likes of Wil Anderson, Adam Hills, Dave Hughes, Fiona O’Laughlin plus he toured New Zealand as the support act for American comedian Kevin Tate. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:57:11]] What it means to be a bogan [[05:38:03]]

[[13:50:09]] Performing for a man that was about to die [[15:35:23]]

[[30:19:02]] How does therapy help me [[37:55:24]]

[[34:05:07]] Where you can air anything and there not be any judgement [[35:11:25]]

[[37:55:24]] Life for Aboriginals [[42:08:06]]

[[42:26:26]] The hardest thing about the Adelaide comedy scene [[45:54:00]]

[[45:54:00]] The harder audiences you do the better it makes you the easier audiences [[46:23:05]]

If you would like to know more about Marc Ryan you can reach him on Instagram at the beautiful bogan and if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedypodcast #australiancomedy #bogan #interviewpodcast

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Steffan Alun Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:06]] The positives and negatives of London [[03:06]]

[[03:06]] TV stuff in Wales not just in London and the attempt to get more regional comedians on Live at the Apollo [[08:03]]

[[09:38]] What social media has given me [[13:40]]

[[15:23]] What social media problems compare with the circuit [[18:41]]

[[37:13]] How you sell material is so important [[43:42]]

[[46:02]] gong shows [[51:20]]

[[54:10 ]] How to play ed [[58:31]]

[[59:01]] What not to do at the Edinburgh fringe [[01:01:22]]

[[01:02:19]] How the circuit has become more separated [[01:06:53]]

If you would like to know more about Steffan Alun, you reach him on Bluesky and Instagram at

@steffanalun. Also,if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #standupcomedypodcast #standupcomedian #comedian #standupcomedian #podcastinterview

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the brilliant Peter Buckley Hill, the remarkable the founder of the PBH free fringe ,a movement set up by what he saugh as unreasonable hire charges for venues and high ticket prices for the public. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:59]] How the UK circuit has changed [[12:17]]

[[08:50]] What a smart comedian does and the problems of comedy courses [[09:35]]

[[12:33]] The biggest problem with club comedians and an hr show [[15:16]]

[[16:00]] This years Edinburgh fringe and the rest of the comedy industry [[21:47]]

[[24:22]] What the Edinburgh used to do for people [[27:52]]

[[28:22]] The problem with comedy reviews [[33:49]]

[[38:47]] What keeps his passion for the Free fringe [[42:12]]

[[54:31]] Love wins over money and love can keep money in the long term [[01:01:19]]

[[01:04:06]] Advice for the Fringe [[01:16:50]]

[[01:16:16]] How to join the Free fringe PBH [[01:24:23]]

[[01:24:23]] How to find out about Peter Buckley Hill [[01:27:52]]

If you would like to perform on PBH free fringe, you can go on there website here:https://freefringe.org.uk/, if you would like to find out Peters journey in the fringe you can buy it here on this like:https://shorturl.at/O8yC6, else you can find you watch Peter on his youtube channel @PeterBuckleyHill.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedian #comedian #comedians #edinburghfringe #fringefestival

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to the amazing comedy force of nature Josephine Lacey. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:06]] How to find your comedy voice [[08:04]]

[[08:07]] Can you gig too much [[09:51]]

[[10:04]] How long did it take to become full-time [[13:43]]

[[11:00]] When I started getting paid [[13:16]]

[[13:46]] How to make full-time money from comedy and how [[16:00]]

[[16:00]] Proudest moments when teaching comedians [[17:28]]

[[17:28]] How to get over the nerves of comedy [[21:04]]

[[39:20]] My opinion on Gong shows [[43:04]]

[[43:04]] Have you had moments where you gave up on comedy [[46:48]]

[[47:22]] How having an autistic son enhances my comedy [[48:10]]

[[48:10]] How recognition from peers has kept me in comedy [[50:30]]

[[51:00]] My approach to writing [[59:12]]

If you would like to know more on Josephine Lacey you can follow her at josephinelaceycomic on Facebook and Instagram. Whilst if you would like to follow Hannah you can reach her on hannahlloyddavies at all major social media platforms and if you would like to know more on Marvin you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #ukcomedy #standupcomedian

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to Sophie Joans aka F•nny fantastic, a South African clown and burlesque performer. To find out about Sophie you can reach her on all social media platforms at solo_joans and spark in the dark sa. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:01]] Falling in love with comedy and clown [[12:00]]

[[19:05]] Keeping my comedy set alive [[20:12]]

[[28:59]] How South Africa has shaped my humour [[33:30]]

[[35:08]] Advice from the brilliant Patrick Stewart [[37:30]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #burlesqueperformer #clown #southafricancomedy

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the brilliant, Amir Dean aka Lady Bushra. Lady Bushra has fast become one of the UK’s most prominent British Asian drag artists, ever since they swapped his background in biomedical science for the arts during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:28]] Why drags appear confident [[05:06]]

[[06:10]] What Lady bushra brings me and why I listen to all sides of the spectrum [[9:22]]

[[10:22]] The misconception of drag queens and dealing with trolls [[22:33]]

[[22:33]] How important is thick skin [[24:00]]

[[24:13]] Why make people in your own tribe laugh, make those out of your tribe laugh [[26:46]]

[[28:01]] Its the age of offence [[29:34]]

[[35:41]] Turning audiences around [[37:42]]

[[37:42]] Being quite a cerebral person [[38:26]]

[[38:26 ]] Dealing with toxic and dodgey people, having blackholes in human form leave you [[45:45]]

[[52:54]] His advice for anyone that wants to pursue comedy or drag [[56:08]]

To find out more about Amir Dean and Lady Bushra on there Linkree through this link here:https://linktr.ee/ladybushra. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #dragartists #dragartist

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.