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 Candi Clare the head of talent and development for New york comedy club, one of the best comedy clubs in the USA. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:26]] You have to love comedy to remain in it for over a decade [[04:11]]

[[06:41]] What have been memorable moments [[09:36]]

[[10:46]] Being a booker the negatives and dealing with TikTok comedians [[14:11]]

[[14:34]] Live comedy has been the same since the beginning of time [[16:01]]

[[16:04]] You need recommendations to get into the club and getting 50 emails a day [[18:59]]

[[19:01]] Knowing that your going to bomb the minute you walk on stage [[21:16]]

[[23:30]] Having diversity in every sense and being the picaso booking comedians [[25:00]]

[[31:02]] Booking for shows and being a gatekeeper, developing talent after three years [[35:02]]

[[35:18]] Comedians who did the same audition as three years before [[37:09]]

[[38:50]] I am the boss, do agents let themselves be known, how do you know if someone has something special [[45:50]]

[[50:03]] The difference between New York, Chicago,Austin and Los Angeles comedy scenes [[52:20]]

[[52:20]] Advice for comedians to get better [[54:40]]

If you would like to know more about Candi, you can go on here website at https://www.candiclare.com/ or you could book tickets at the New york comedy club at https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/.

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

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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, Lina Haman, an incredible comedian all the way from Sweden. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[08:43]] How dark humour can help deal with stressful situations [[11:43]]

[[13:11]] Having a good base of people that like you for what you are [[16:32]]

[[35:01]] My thoughts on comedy before I got in it and my surprises [[37:29]]

[[38:08]] Comedians that inspired me in the fringe [[44:06]]

[[44:06]] What she would like comedy promoters and comedians to change [[48:02]]

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

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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 speak to Matt Lowes, a gay comedian who is an experienced and established open mic act now starting to break into paid work, who has also got into the final of the New forest comedian of the year. Here is what we discussed:

[[10:39]] The greatest privilege of being a comedian and an elaborate picture being taken down, Ben pollard the musical comedian [[13:00]]

[[15:27]] What gap does comedy fill in my life [[17:30]]

[[20:00]] Don’t do drugs kids [[22:38]]

[[23:46]] Doing gigs in dodgy places [[30:03]]

[[35:43]] Thinking outside the box and don’t be a sheep [[38:30]]

[[38:40]] The benefits of being a gay comedian in a lad culture environment [[44:23]]

[[45:40]] Whats great about comedy is we are all different [[47:13]]

[[47:25]] Comedy is never boring [[49:05]]

[[49:42]] Growing up in lad culture [[52:40]]

[[01:00:00]] Advice for new comedians in comedy [[01:01:08]]

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

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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 award winning comedy writer Tasha Dhanraj, she has written for different TV and radio shows such as Breeders, Lloyd of the Flies, Have I Got News For You, Horrible Histories, Bloods, The Emily Atack Show, The Now Show, News Quiz and The Lenny Henry Show. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:08]] How I dealt with starting comedy at 14 [[04:37]]

[[09:30]] Writing is like a puzzle [[11:48]]

[[12:10]] How she works and how she adjusts to different environments [[17:15]]

[[19:42]] Why I love receiving notes and writing jokes are going to comedians who aren’t ready for comedy script writing [[23:14]]

[[24:35]] Dealing with comedy producers [[26:18]]

[[26:53]] What are signs someone is going to be a good producer or a bad producer [[27:34 ]]

[[29:47]] Good British sitcoms and looking at dark comedy [[39:57]]

[[40:00]] Most inspirational people she has met in comedy and who inspires her [[41:36]]

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

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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 interview we talk to the friendly city comedy crew founders, a comedy club in South Africa, which was set up Chantal Harris and Nolwazi Nkwandla, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:11]] The journeys into comedy and setting up the friendly city comedy crew [[03:57]]

[[04:25]] How has the comedy club changed them and helped the scene around them [[12:23]]

[[20:16]] Is it better to perform in front of friends and family in large numbers or a small number[[33:38]]

[[33:38]] If your doing dark jokes face the consequences [[42:03]]

[[42:03]] South Africa is not as dangerous as it seems [[50:15]]

If you would like to find out about the friendly city comedy crew, here is the linktree:

linktr.ee/friendlycitycomedycrew, if you would like to know more about Nolwazi you can find here on nolwazinkwandla on all main social media platforms, whilst you can reach Chantal Harris on chantalharriscomedy at most of the main social media platforms. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #standup

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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 I talk about my favourite episodes and talk about what I look for in the future. Here is an overview of what I discussed:

[[02:45]] Go straight for things don’t hide away [[04:58]]

[[05:05]] Episodes I’ve liked recently and what I’ve gained from it [[07:20]]

[[09:31]] Would love to talk to you guys [[10:50]]

I have loved doing the podcast and would honesty love to get hold and chat with some of you guys, please drop me a message on [email protected] and I hope to hear from some of you soon.

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

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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 Martin Davis, a professional comedian of 30 years, Known for his unique style and his hilarious take on themes of social awkwardness, everyday absurdities, and the quirks of modern society. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:34]] Standups are delivering their view of the world and comedy is a standup argument [[05:52]]

[[06:00]] Cancel culture comedy is a load of crap, there is no such thing as a you can’t say what you want to say, you just have to be really good so you can sell it. [[13:46]]

[[14:00]] We need more characters on the UK comedy circuit [[18:46]]

[[18:54]] The circuit is very different to what it was [[28:56]]

[[29:46]] The way you die matters, look at Johnny Vegas [[31:24]]

[[34:39]] Performing in dodgey places [[43:30]]

[[43:30]] People are people [[46:05]]

[[54:53]] Know your worth and don’t do a gig when you aint ready, if you can’t do well in the comedy store something is wrong with you [[01:03:15]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. Alternatively, if you wanted to find out about Martin on Instagram at realmartindaviscapetown and Facebook at themartindavis, you can reach him on #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcastvideo

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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 interview we speak to clown experts Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley. Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley have been life partners and performing partners for the past twenty years, during which time they have headlined at circuses and festivals worldwide including Circus Sarasota, The Big Apple Circus, The Lone Star Circus, Hanneford Circus, Circo Atayde, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

They created the clown troupe The New York Goofs, Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse, and the Laughter League. Today, they perform together as Slappy & Monday. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:48]] Honing performances and performing in standup clubs [[04:58 ]]

[[17:56]] Some good coming out of clowning and some bad coming up, a lot of them are cuddling clown performers [[18:54]]

[[22:43]] If you can make success making your art [[23:51]]

[[30:00]] American and European clowning 33:23]]

[[34:21]] Exposing our weaknesses and vulnerability [[37:41]]

[[47:12]] Psychology is very important to clowning we are the ones that are able to share it with everyone [[48:36]]

[[55:43]] Creativity isn’t being original its doing things your own way [[56:59]]

[[59:52]] All that time spent thinking about comedians stealing your material could be used for creating new material [[01:00:51]]

If you would like to know about Tiffany and Dick, you can go on their website at https://slappyandmonday.com/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #clowning

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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 Michelle Matlock, the first first African American woman to create a main character in a Cirque du soleil production. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:07 How she became a clown [[05:30]]

[[05:30 Clowning vs acting [[06:10

[[07:04 What is clowning [[08:13 ]]

[[10:19]] Being an African American clown is a different journey to regular clowns [[17:08]]

[[26:42]] The difficulty of being the only African American clown in a room [[29:31]]

[[40:41]] Saying goodbye to the wrong people and yes to the right people [[43:54]]

If you would like to know more on Michelle, you can find out about on her website at https://www.michellenicolematlock.com/, or if you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcastvideo

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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 speak to Bangladesh comedian and comedy club owner, Naveed Mahbub. He was awarded Best Male Comedian in the 2007 Las Vegas Comedy Festival. In 2016, Mahbub was featured in US-based comedy television channel Comedy Central. He hosts a morning radio show, Good Morning Bangladesh, on ABC Radio. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:02]] How I got started in comedy and my experience of the Bangladesh comedy scene [[10:35]]

[[11:40]] What is standup about, how’s it different and how its the same across the globe [[14:14]]

[[14:15]] What I have learnt playing in 30 countries [[15:05]]

[[19:24]] The struggle of getting acts in small scenes compared with the UK [[19:42]]

[[21:40]] How travelling to different comedy scenes across the globe stopped me from being complacent [[23:52]]

[[24:05]] The unique challenges of doing comedy in Bangladesh [[27:30]]

[[30:58]] Bangladesh has way more trauma than the UK [[33:07]]

[[38:14]] Why you need to be aware of the culture you are performing in [[40:12]]

[[43:39]] Sandy shore comedy advice [[44:51]]

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

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