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

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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 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

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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 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

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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 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

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 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

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 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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