The comedians paradise

In this episode, we get to speak to the amazing Variety D. DOMINIQUE DAVIS, ALSO KNOWN AS ‘VARIETY D’, IS AN ACTOR AND COMEDIAN WHO PERFORMED AT DAVE’S DISABLED COMEDIANS’ SHOWCASE PRODUCED BY UKTV & PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENT. She also known as  the ‘First Black, Female, British, Disabled Comedian’ … so far in her era. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:03]] Being an arty party and comedian, where we all Marxists

[[05:06]] Being in the urban and mainstream comedy circuit

[[06:30]] Bumping into famous people

[[29:40]] The civil war between races in the UK

[[34:56]] The stupid thing about fighting people in your race

[[40:00]] Horror story at a recent comedy gig

[[43:13]] Madness at a gig for variety d

[[46:11]] Dodgey promoters trying to hit on her

If you would like to know more about Variety, you can reach her on all social media platforms at Variety D Comedian.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

We chat to Sang Don Park, he is a South Korean, beatboxing comic and MC, now based in London. He is been performing for about 7-8 years off and on, due to his mandatory military service, pandemic, and because the Korean comedy scene wasn't as developed back then. As a musician, he has been performing for over decade.Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[05:08]] How he became a beatboxer

[[06:11]] How he got started in comedy in Korea

[[10:12]] How he didn’t know what a Wetherspoons is

[[12:19]] is Korean humour similar to Western humour

[[15:24]] What do you make of comedians blaming the audience don’t give up when you bomb

[[19:46]] Reverse colonisation between Japan and Korea

[[32:10]] The problem with diversity

If you would like to know more about Sang, you can reach him on all social media platforms at thesangshow.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

We chat to the marvellous Matt Ruby. He is a comedian, writer, and filmmaker from New York City. His comedy has been filmed by Comedy Central, MTV, NBC/Seeso, and FOX.Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:43]] Where comedy started

[[05:32]] Getting the balance of putting the hard yards in and not letting it ruin your mental health

[[13:14]] The big problem with open mic gigs

[[24:18]] Little nuggets on the comedy cellar

[[28:06]] Maddest thing he has seen in the comedy cellar

[[29:09]] What New York comics don’t want to see

[[34:25]] The one thing he may have changed in his comedy journey

If you would like to know more about Matt, you can watch his latest special on this link here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ak5CQSVVvI and you can also join Matts comedy substack here:https://funnyhow.substack.com/ .If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

We chat to the marvellous Maureen Younger. She is a stand up comic, compere, actor, radio presenter and writer for magazines such as Standard Issue, Her Edit and the website for acting professionals, Spotlight.

She is known for her frank, fast, feisty, sharp and engaging – honest humour with attitude! She works as a stand up comedian and compere all around the UK and abroad and even gigs in German!. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:56]] How she got started in comedy

[[05:33]] How the same reason someone doesn't like you is the very reason someone else loves you

[[11:52]] The audience give you permission on what you can’t or can say

[[14:13]] The problems with mcing too much

[[19:38]] How having experience in acting, comedy and comedy club promoter shaped her

[[29:26]] Finding your voice

[[35:00]] How did running an all-female comedy show changed her approach to comedy

[[37:32]] When acts think they are bigger than a gig

If you would like to know more about Maureen, you can reach her on her website at https://www.maureenyounger.com/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

We chat with Martín Leon, a comedian from Mexico City. He's one of the first openly gay comedian in the Mexican comedy scene starting in 2010. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[05:01]] A great thing about doing comedy in English

[[07:33]] Doing comedy in Spanish and English

[[10:19]] How Martins background influenced his standup

[[16:48]] How the Mexican comedy scene is structured

[[23:26]] Is it dangerous to perform comedy in Mexico

[[57:00]] What he would like to see less of in comedy

If you would like to know more about Martin, you can reach him on all the main social media platforms at mintonarel. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

We talk to esteemed clown of Jacques Lecoq and Phillipe gaulier, Rene Bazinet. He is known for his work with Cirque du Soleil, first as a performing artist touring extensively with Saltimbanco. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[11:25]] Difference between Phillipe Gaulier and Jacques Lecoq

[[22:32]] How defending your ego takes you away from your clown

[[27:31]] How being a clown is making a career out of being embarrassed, which is something, not everyone is capable of doing.

[[37:01]] Is Philippe Gaulier an arsewhole

[[40:45]] The difference between stand up and clown

If you would like to know more about Rene Bazinet, go and drop him a message on Facebook. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

Carlitos is a comedian all the way from Phoenix, Arizona; who has become a head honcho of one of Luxembourgs biggest comedy club. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:38]] How I became a comic and got banned

[[06:32]] Luxembourg comedy scene

[[12:22]] The blood sausage and jew with beans

[[14:02]] Being a booker and comedian because it stops me from jerking off

[[19:26]] How comedy is the last Bastian of free speech

[[41:44]] The most important thing for an artist

If you would like to know more about Carlitos, you can find out more on his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LLOL.LuxembourgLaughingOutLoud and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/llol_standup_comedy. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

Dave Wilder is a fast-rising stand-up comedian, based in Brighton, who is gigging for clubs, promoters and festivals all over the UK. Alongside his comedy, he is also a bestselling, award-winning author. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:28]] Third-hand advice received from Scott Bennett

[[03:40]] Being a vegan in the past

[[18:39]] Horrible hosts

[[27:18]] The Brighton comedy scene

[[37:47]] Stereotypes of Brighton

[[43:48]] Most writers live a boring life

[[47:47]] People are kind, but won’t tell you what your bad at 

[[50:56]] How comedy has made him a better conversationalist

If you would like to know more about Dave, you can find out more on him on website at https://www.davewilder.co.uk/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.  

We chat to the brilliant, Stuart Turner, a DJ, comedian, magician and comedy promoter. He is a man who started many moons ago as a double act, but got back into the love of comedy as a solo magician. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:03]] Coming back into comedy, how it has changed since he started as a double act

[[10:07]] Pet peeves in comedy clubs

[[12:46]] How does being good with tech helped with comedy gigs

[[14:34]] Comedy snobbery

[[17:09]] The surprising truth of Jerry Sadowitz

[[26:58]] The different between comedy and other performing arts about stealing material

If you would like to know more about Stuart, you can find out more on him on website at https://laughingchili.co.uk/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

We chat to the brilliant, Darren Connell, a Scottish stand-up comedian and actor from Glasgow. He is possibly best known for playing the role of Bobby in the television series Scot Squad. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:32]] Being in Scots squad and being a comedian

[[15:09]] The different types of humour in various parts of Scotland

[[28:09]] Certain promoters and comedians, who upon seeing, guarantee a bomb

[[42:34]] The one thing we should change in comedy

If you would like to know more about Darren, you can find out more on him on his podcast, Straight white whale here:https://apple.co/3D81aCV. Or if you would like to follow him social media, you can reach him on Instagram at dardoconnell/ and Twitter at @DarrenConnell87. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.