The comedians paradise

We chat to the brilliant, Dani Johns a comedian who regularly performs across the UK at some of the best comedy clubs on the circuit and has gigged alongside the likes of Jon Richardson, Nish Kumar and Rosie Jone. She's also the resident co-host of Smoke & Mirrors, one of Bristol's most recognizable and popular comedy nights. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:40]] Bristol stereotypes and drugs

[[14:56]] What are hidden Bristol gems

[[22:46]] Bristol humour and banter

[[25:17]] A weird instance with a touchy audience member

[[27:04]] How Will Smith changed comedy

[[30:34]] Running comedy gong shows

[[38:42]] Performing in comedy and theatre

[[41:56]] One thing I would change about comedy

If you would like to know more about Dani, you can find out more on her great website:https://www.danijohnscomedy.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 brilliant clown and veteran comedian, Dave Thompson. He  is probably best known for playing Tinky-Winky in the Teletubbies – especially after he was sacked in July 1997 because the BBC thought his interpretation of the role was ‘unacceptable’.

As a live act, he has worked in the USA, Sweden, France, Ireland, Holland, The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Dubai, Oman, and The Falklands as well as on the British circuit. His absurdist physical humour led Ben Elton to write a role for him in his 2000 movie Maybe Babe, as Dave The Comedian, aka Mrs. Furblob. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[30:13]] The various comedy and clown personas, what are the problems with comedy teachers

[[37:57]] We are all idiots groping around in the dark

[[56:08]] Who has remained grounded despite their huge success and how being a parent makes you more understanding

[[58:40]] How people can live with failure but can't live with success

We chat to the host and founder of the podcast, Marvin McCarthy, a promoter, comedian and clown, where we talk about grudges and the Christmas spirit. Here is an overview of what to expect:

[[01:27]] The Christmas cheer

[[04:06]] People you hate in comedy 

We chat to the owner of Denvers biggest comedy club, Wende Curtis, who was an absolute delight. Here is an overview of what to expect:

[[01:30]] How comedy shows are great first dates

[[11:00]] How the club is on the bucket list for many comics seeing comedians grow is a big passion of mine

[[21:37]] What separates comedy works

[[35:51]] Surround yourself with those that are doing what you want to do, but better

[[57:36]] Who are future stars we should look out for

We chat to the host and founder of the podcast, Marvin McCarthy, a promoter, comedian and clown, about mcing his own gigs. Here is an overview of what to expect:

[[04:08]] People using the race card 

[[08:58]] Mcing my own gig 

[[18:59]] If your bombing, please get off the stage

We talk to the brilliant, Kirsty is a journalist, campaigner, researcher and performer, advocating for good information, ethical technology and diverse leadership.

Her recent career highlights include acting as a selection advisor for Nesta’s government-backed Future News Fund and creating the Standup For Journalism comedy training and performance night, offering journalists a new way to talk about the public interest. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:52]] How she started comedy

[[29:30]] We are more depressed than we have ever been

[[40:26]] The annoying about writing articles that matter

[[45:03]] How she created standup for journalism

[[53:27]] How journalism and comedy can be similar

To find out more about Kirsty Styles, you can go on his website at https://kirstystyles.com/ or you can reach her on Linkedin here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstystyles/.

If you enjoyed the episode, you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

We talk to the brilliant, scintillating Matteo Destro, he is a director, mask creator, theatre maker, theatre pedagogist and founder of the famous, Atelier mask movement theatre. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] Comedy De Latte

[[07:42]] What is the role of a student and teacher relationship

[[09:10]] What he looks for in students

[[15:44]] Where Matteo found his passion for theatre

[[39:41]] What makes Joey Diaz funny and how the theatre school can make you more aware of what you do

To find out more about Matteo Destro, you can go on his website at https://www.matteodestro.com/, if you would like to find out more about Atelier mask movement theatre you can go on https://www.ateliermatteodestro.com/.

If you enjoyed the episode, you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

We talk to the wonderful and the brilliant, Tom Lincoln. He is an award-winning actor and director from London who trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Sheriff’s Prize for Outstanding Achievement).

As an actor he has most recently achieved online viral success with multiple roles in Channel 4’s satirical comedy sketch show The B@IT (52.5 million views). Whilst, as a director his latest short film ANGEL FALLS (2020) was screened at over 20 international film festivals. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:18]] How I got into film, screenwriting and directing

[[04:33]] What it was like being a director and actor in the same project 

[[18:00]] Why comedic actors can succeed in a variety of different roles

[[38:43] What is more important writing or acting for a good film

[[43:32]] How do you rein your ego

If you would like to know more about Tom, you can reach him on his Linktree here:https://linktr.ee/sirtomlincoln or you can reach him on Instagram at sirtomlincoln.

If you enjoyed the episode, you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

We chat to Mark Nicholas, an autistic stand-up comedian and workshop leader, who is the promoter for the fantastic Laugh-Able Comedy night. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:32]] How he develops material

[[08:58]] Why he loves Mcing

[[11:27]] Why he loves pie and mash

[[16:39]] How his background shaped his comedy

[[23:48]] How he dealt with losing a parent

[[44:41]] Explaining autism to outsiders

[[50:14]] How the comedy circuit could be changed for the better 

If you would like to know more about Mark, you can reach him on Instagram at marknicholas9690, Facebook at marknicholasstandupcomedian or twitter at mnicholascomic. Also, if you would like to know more about his comedy club you can reach Laughable on Instagram at laughable1990 and Twitter at laughable9690. If you enjoyed the episode, you can help support the podcast by donating to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise or follow Marvin through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. 

[[03:45]] How to get ahead

[[11:47]] Is TV suited to a certain type of comedy?

[[25:45]] How context is key to deciding if something is offensive

[[37:53]] Why virtue signalling is occasionally used as bullying

[[41:24]] Andrew Tate and Patrice O'neil