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 this episode we speak to Emily Davis a cabaret artist who is storming the Edinburgh fringe as Blodwen, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[05:10]] How Emily got started in cabaret to [[23:10]]

[[23:28]] Opportunities that you get through the fringe [[35:57]]

[[38:59]] What the fringe has given me [[40:00]]

[[40:11]] The most painful about performing that teaches you the most [[46:34]]

If you would like to find out about Emily Davis, you can reach her on all major social media platforms at welshgirlsings. To find out more about Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #edinburghfringe #cabaret

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 talk to comedian and award-winning burlesque performer, Joy Harvey, here is an overview of our episode:

[[05:58]] How she started burlesque, burlesque making more money, drags being richer than burlesque and boundaries [[19:05]]

[[19:05]] What are the dodgy things you have come across from performers drama is my job not my hobby [[22:14]]

[[22:15]] Narcism and the one thing I would like to change about comedy [[32:56]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. If you would like to know more about Joy, you can reach her on all social media platforms at joyhaharvey. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #standupcomedypodcast

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 todays episode, we speak to Nick Rado a professional comedian in New Zealand. He stands out in the comedy world as a six-time winner of the Best Comedy MC title at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and as the Best Male Comedian of 2019. His exceptional talent has taken him to the prestigious Just for Laughs Sydney showcase at the Sydney Opera House, and he has had the honour of opening for renowned comedians like Nate Bargatze, Rob Brydon, Aziz Ansari, and Russell Howard on their global tours. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:50]] Starting in Bath and not taking it that seriously [[07:12]]

[[07:12]] How the Edinburgh fringe changed me [[08:00 ]]

[[08:33]] Do what other comedians aren’t willing to do on the UK circuit and how it

Made me successful in New Zealand [[13:14]]

[[13:14]] UK has more good comics but also a lot more crap ones and how it has lead me to open for big names [[16:31]]

[[15:04]] What opportunities being in New Zealand has given me [[16:11]]

[[16:31]] You need to be good enough to have those opportunities [[17:41]]

[[19:36]] My first entree back to New Zealand and how Kiwis adapt to less stage time [[22:24]]

[[23:01]] Comparing different parts of New Zealand and Oceania, being a clean comic [[26:07]]

[[26:13]] Kiwi and Australian banter [[30:48]]

[[30:46]] The bad gigs and horror experience [[38:11]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #standupcomedypodcast #newzealand #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 speak to PBHs free fringe Luke Meredith, a cabaret performer and one of the chief organisers of one of the biggest producers of the Edinburgh fringe. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[05:00]] Working with the PBH free fringe [[10:12]]

[[10:12]] When the PBH used to get reviewers, why are all the risks been taken with the Free fringe , the prejudice against free shows [[13:15]]

[[14:03]] Does everyone make a loss at the Edinburgh fringe the two shows that do well at the Fringe, people that make it [[21:21]]

[[21:21]] Why having a successful fringe is more important than 5 star reviews [[25:09]]

[[22:15]] You need to know a reviewer to care what they think [[24:06]]

[[25:30]] How being a performer helps with being an organiser [[28:53]]

[[28:53]] Edinburgh fringe accommodation [[33:37]]

[[36:47]] Cabaret vs standup [[42:30]]

[[42:36]] Advice for comedians going to the fringe next year [[47:42]]

If you would like to register a show with PBH, here is their website:https://freefringe.org.uk/ and if you would like to know more about Luke you can go on his website at https://mistermeredith.co.uk/.

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

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 teacher, parent and comedian, Jay Yoder. Jay Yoder is an accomplished comedian, podcaster, and content creator. As a part of the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour he has performed for thousands of people on numerous Sold-Out shows across the country. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[08:44]] The diversity in Philadelphia is amazing [[11:18]]

[[12:00]] Is comedy an individual sport the unsung heroes of Philadelphia [[17:47]]

[[21:54]] Growing up with two moms [[31:18]]

[[32:23]] The nightmares of being a teacher [[40:42]]

[[41:02]] What is social media doing to our kids [[48:30]]

If you would like to know more about Jay Yoder, you can follow his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/jayyodercomedy. Also, if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #philadelphia

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 comedian and comedy promoter, Kai Barron, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:39]] How Kai started his comedy journey [[14:05]]

[[42:32]] My ethos for booking acts [[48:44]]

[[48:44]] Dealing with drunk navy and terrible comedy experiences [[58:27]]

[[58:30]] Cancel culture and dodgey people being good at what they do, [[59:42]]

[[59:45]] Being the promoter that people avoid and booking the wrong people [[01:03:00]]

[[01:05:00]] Being your own brand [[01:12:34]]

[[01:14:53]] With all the political mumbo jumbo that goes on in comedy [[01:19:52]]

If you would like to know more about Kai and Shaft of wit, you can go to the website at https://www.shaftofwit.com/. On the otherhand,if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #standupcomedypodcast

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 todays interview we talk Nya Yeanafehn, a comedian who decided to move from the grumpy place of New York to Berlin. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:35]] Why I moved to Germany because of standup comedy and the artist visa in Germany [[13:43]]

[[13:43]] Do Germans have a sense of humour and comparing New York comedy [[19:07]]

[[21:30]] A dodgey experience at a comedy show [[24:39]]

[[25:42]] The European comedy market and the nonsense you have to face [[27:31]]

[[27:44]] Success has five different meanings in comedy [[32:03]]

[[32:14]] Who are comedians that he admires and gigging in Germany [[35:54]]

[[36:01]] Gigging in Germany advice [[38:40]]

If you would like to know more about Nya, you can follow his Linktree at linktr.ee/Nyamean.

Also, if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #standupcomedypodcast

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 former homeless person, Kev Mud who has managed to change his life around to being an award-winning comedian. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:28]] My interesting story of how I became a comedian [[05:44]]

[[06:26]] Being homeless and what the problem with the homeless is [[10:50]]

[[13:51]] If someone is saying something controversial I challenge them 1[[4:36]]

[[27:12]] Edinburgh fringe and your aims [[30:56]]

[[34:55]] People have stopped doing Edinburgh [[35:21]]

[[39:01]] Creepiness from male comedians and comedy promoters [[52:21]]

[[53:45]] The strange relationship comedians have with attention [[54:16]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. Whilst if you want to know about Kev Mud you can reach him on his website at https://kevmud.com/. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #standupcomedypodcast

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 TV comedian and GB news' Simon Evans. He is one of the UK’s most respected and best loved comedians. Familiar from numerous TV and radio appearances, as well as for his live tour shows and festival appearances, he is particularly popular on the corporate and after-dinner circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:47]] The difference between standup and improv [[03:54]]

[[04:01]] How improv helped prepare me for standup [[05:08]]

[[05:22]] How standup has changed since he started [[11:16]]

[[09:07]] There used to excitement with standup, but there isn't anymore [[09:51]]

[[14:12]] What Live at the Apollo gave me [[16:13]]

[[16:40]] Why Lee Mack brought more for me more so than Live at the Apollo [[20:02]]

[[23:00]] How he’s adapted to the changing tides of comedy [[29:41]]

[[29:41]] Mock the week only showed jokes on the Leave campaign and was one sided [[30:49]]

[[34:13]] The one thing audiences will love and hate [[36:16]]

[[38:50]] Do you need the Edinburgh Fringe [[43:30]]

[[43:40]] Comedy in the 90s, noughties, 2010s was the 60s for comedy and excitement for comedy [[44:18]]

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

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 amazing Don Biswas, an autistic, ADHD comedian with 17 years on the UK comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:54]] Comedy clubs taking too Long to pay and celebrities, doing a small tour pays more than club gigs [[15:06]]

[[17:10]] I am an autistic dyspraxia comedian and how things used to be [[20:30]]

[[21:11]] The fake diversity we want to see a story of someone getting to where they want to go [[27:28]]

[[27:18]] Best advice I’ve received on comedy [[28:35]]

[[30:48]] Each person on the podcast has a story to tell [[32:05]]

[[32:05]] Comedian who is going to big and who are my heroes outside of comedy [[36:29]]

[[36:33]] My biggest mistake and bringer gigs in London [[40:17]]

[[40:17]] Being called autistic [[42:31]]

For more information on Don, you can go on his website at donbiswascomedy.co.uk.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #standupcomedypodcast #autisticcomedian

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.