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 co-founder of Big Deal comedy, Leanne Clark. A comedy club that she has been running with her brother across East Anglia, since 2018. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] Why we avoid December gigs [[01:03]]

[[01:10]] Everything is about the audience, why London open mics are terrible , don’t make things free [[02:44]]

[[02:50]] Comedy is worth 1 billion with no support from government[05:42]]

[[12:40]] How to manage 10 to 12 children [[15:42]]

[[15:52]] How to avoid trouble with local promoters [[17:43]]

[[17:44]] Running a comedy show with your brother [[25:34]]

[[33:26]] Getting hit on by audience members [[37:06]]

[[42:45]] How comedians can get spots [[46:33]]

[[46:34]] How I book my shows [[50:27]]

[[50:27]] Red flags in venues [[55:32]]

[[52:56]] My horror story with a venue [[54:00]]

If you would like to know more on Big deal comedy, you can go on their website at https://bigdealcomedy.co.uk/. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian

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 Iva Peter-Dragan, founder of the Zagreb Clown Festival and Triko circus theatre. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:02]] Why I set up the Zagreb clown festival and my process of running a clown festival [[13:40]]

[[20:15]] Calling your heroes to perform and overcoming imposter syndrome [[22:29]]

[[22:44]] What makes Gardi Hutter and Lee De Long so fantastic [[27:50]]

[[31:08]] Difference between an actor and a clown [[36:00]]

[[39:11]] What my definition of a good clown show is, why there is a lot of bad clown [[41:53]]

[[53:17]] Things are bad but we learn how to survive in the shitstorm [[55:01]]

[[57:50]] What do you want to sacrifice [[01:00:00]]

[[01:00:00]] My words of wisdom [[01:03:00]]

If you would like to find out about Iva, Triko circus and Zagreb clown festival, you can go on the Triko circus theatre website:https://trikocirkusteatar.com/.You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #standupcomedian #clowns

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 chat to improviser and actor,Sam Irving. A core player in Men With Coconuts and Spontaneous potter, a Harry Potter parody improv troupe. Sam has trained in improv with teachers from iO Chicago and UCB, and has previously represented Scotland in improv, in both tournaments and panels. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:00]] How I got started in improv [[03:07]]

[[04:31]] One person has never seen Harry Potter [[07:16]]

[[07:30]] We play like football team, why you need contrasting characters [[12:32]]

[[16:13]] Funny improv suggestions [[20:25]]

[[20:25]] The heroes journey [[22:12]]

[[22:18]] Is the world of improv a cult, standup, music and clown? [[27:11]]

[[45:05]] Moments when we get in trouble [[47:41]]

[[46:15]] You don’t like it suck my balls [[46:47]]

[[57:51]] My advice [[01:00:00]]

If you would like to know more on Sam Irving, you can go on the Spontaneous players website at https://www.thespontaneousplayers.com or you can follow him on Instagram at silentsamamander.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #harrypotter #improvcomedy

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 Mags McHugh a comedian and mental health worker, this episode tells some horrific stories and is very hard hitting. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:49]] How to get into comedy [[03:54]]

[[07:04]] A dodgy situation at a comedy gig where a comedian calls a girl fat , bringing awareness to disabilities, meeting famous people [[12:19]]

[[12:19]] Each guest I get on is someone that’s interesting [[13:45]]

[[14:27]] There are quite a lot of people who are poorly in comedy, I have this ability where people talk to me, relationship between mental health and drugs [[22:59]]

[[22:59]] The trouble with saying no and getting rid of the trash [[28:36]]

[[32:08]] When I help others and lady learning the power of no [[39:26]]

[[41:51]] Do hurt people hurt people [[42:31]]

[[42:55]] Why I want to help comedians [[54:12]]

If you would like to know more on Mags, you can reach her on mchughmags on Instagram.You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #mentalhealth

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 Calin Gheorghiu a comedian who lives and performs in Romania, who made a short journey in the London circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:03]] My experience at Marvins gig [[08:38]]

[[09:42]] Doing comedy in Romania [[11:26]]

[[26:34]] Doing comedy in English and Romanian [[33:31]]

[[28:00]] Getting harassed by a male therapist [[33:53]]

[[38:03]] Willyman and how would Romanians react to Zorro, ACMS [[45:49 ]]

[[46:00]] Borscht soup [[56:45]]

If you would like to know more on Calin, you can follow him on Youtube, Tiktok and Instagram at calingheorghiustandup. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise.

Also, if you fancy seeing some suggestions of some of the best comedy podcasts out there, have a look on the feedspot website list here:https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_comedian_podcasts/. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian

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 Britains got talent finalist, comedian and impressionist, Danny Posthill.Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:54]] Is he Maccam, Geordie, Sandancer or Monkey [[02:14]]

[[15:48]] What is standup in all honesty [[19:34]]

[[26:33]] Why I don’t care what other acts think and my process for developing impressions 30:18]]

[[30:18]] Why I do BJJ [[47:09]]

[[49:49]] How to avoid a lot of problems in comedy [[56:14]]

[[58:11]] Stupid requests for comedians [[01:00:15]]

[[01:03:00]] Signs they are dodgy promoter [[01:06:00]]

If you would like to know more on Danny, you can reach him on his Instagram at danny_posthill, Tiktok at @dannyimpressions and you can buy his book through this link here:https://shorturl.at/cDa7i.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #standupcomedian #interviewingcomedians

#impressionist #celebrityimpressions #britainsgottalent #bgt

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. Our guest is Kate Copstick, chief reviewer at The Scotsman newspaper and the UK's scariest comedy critic after her appearance on TV's short-lived stand-up talent competition - Show Me The Funny! Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:22]] What has happened now its just taken by money [[04:44]]

[[07:01]] Only going for two weeks her thoughts on people with conditions [[08:05]]

[[08:20]] Generation needs to wake up the disease at the moment [[09:48 ]]

[[11:40]] Live comedy is a different art , you can make anyone look good on TV , the screen has taken

Over [[13:15]]

[[15:34]] How I helped Robin Grainger [[17:09]]

[[17:09]] How the fringe used to be in 1999 to what its like now [[23:27]]

[[25:59]] What should you do and comedians not being brave [[27:59]]

[[35:33]] Who Kate copeck likes [[38:35]]

[[38:56]] Signs a show is going to be bad [[39:41]]

[[41:34]] If your going to do the fringe [[43:01]]

[[43:01]] A dodgy end [[45:00]]

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. Our guest is Kate Copstick, chief reviewer at The Scotsman newspaper and the UK's scariest comedy critic after her appearance on TV's short-lived stand-up talent competition - Show Me The Funny! Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:22]] What has happened now its just taken by money [[04:44]]

[[07:01]] Only going for two weeks her thoughts on people with conditions [[08:05]]

[[08:20]] Generation needs to wake up the disease at the moment [[09:48 ]]

[[11:40]] Live comedy is a different art , you can make anyone look good on TV , the screen has taken

Over [[13:15]]

[[15:34]] How I helped Robin Grainger [[17:09]]

[[17:09]] How the fringe used to be in 1999 to what its like now [[23:27]]

[[25:59]] What should you do and comedians not being brave [[27:59]]

[[35:33]] Who Kate copeck likes [[38:35]]

[[38:56]] Signs a show is going to be bad [[39:41]]

[[41:34]] If your going to do the fringe [[43:01]]

[[43:01]] A dodgy end [[45:00]]

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians #edinburghfringe #edinburghfestival #comedycritique

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 Katie Palmer, Comedy Director and Promoter of Brass Tacks Comedy, we discuss the skills she brings to a number of performers at the Fringe and her work with Red Bull on creating the Brass Tacks Debut Fund, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] Becoming the founder of Brass tacks comedy [[07:41]]

[[11:03]] Comedians are bad at admin , where venues always lose [[18:33]]

[[20:19]] Helping Scottish comedians afford the Edinburgh fringe [[30:23]]

[[32:17]] Deep fried pizzas, is the chicken tikka masala Scottish [[38:12]]

[[43:01]] Stupid heckles [[43:38]]

[[43:01]] The misconception of standups [[47:19]]

[[47:19]] What I do for brass tacks comedy and the best comedy clubs [[51:17]]

[[58:00]] Music industry is more organised [[01:03:00]]

[[01:34:00]] No one cares about you, why should you watch [[01:40:00]]

[[01:42:00]] Advice for acts and comedy producers [[01:50:00]]

If you would like to know more on Katie Palmer and Brass tacks comedy, you can go on the Brass tacks Linktree at https://linktr.ee/brasstackscomedy. On the otherhand, if you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview

#standupcomedian #standupcomedians #edinburghfringe #edinburghfestival

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 standup and mens mental health advocate Heski. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:00]] My mental health and leading to mental health warning signs of mental [[20:11]]

[[21:53]] How I set up my event [[26:45]]

[[29:38]] Comedians and mental health [[32:21]]

[[32:21]] Pick your team members and getting rid of the wrong people [[39:24]]

[[33:10]] Its a dangerous game to connect with wrong people [[34:00]]

[[39:26]] Reading energy has got so much better since I stopped taking drugs [[49:00]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. Also, you can follow Heski on his linktree at https://linktr.ee/heskiboy, but most importantly make sure you book tickets for Stand up for mates here, a charity comedy event designed to support mens mental health:https://shorturl.at/MDJDd.

#standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview

#standupcomedian #standupcomedians #mensmentalhealth

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 Clay Newman a comedian with 12 years experience and a touring comedian in the USA, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:25]] City of Angels, what it is really like, you need to get out to get work

[[04:29]]

[[11:13]] How things are for bigger clubs [[14:54]]

[[14:53]] I feel uncool being in LA, Austin and NYC [[19:22]]

[[23:08]] Maddest show I have done, stupid practices in the USA and UK [[32:41]]

[[38:50]] The annoying thing about certain people in creative circles [[49:13]]

[[01:02:51]] Troubles with acting work [[01:12:00]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. Also, if you would like to know more about Clay, you can go on his website at https://www.claynewmancomedy.com/. #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.