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 former football hooligan and 25 year veteran of comedy, Eddy Brimson. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:09]] Being a football hooligan and how all walks of life got into that life [[09:40]]

[[06:47]] What led me to leave football hooliganism [[07:33]]

[[08:17]] Not all football hooligans are thick [[09:05]]

[[09:40]] Football hooligans are much bigger problem elsewhere in Europe [[12:03]]

[[12:26]] How I got started into comedy when I was 30 [[14:11]]

[[27:36]] How to turn a bomb around and being good with crowd work [[30:16]]

[[36:00]] Has the cost of living affected comedy fees for comics [[37:50]]

[[37:53]] My experiences of performing in Pakistan [[41:12]]

[[43:30]] A lot comics follow the narrative rather than their own view [[47:23]]

[[46:22]] if you don’t believe say why and make it funny [[47:19]]

[[47:29]] Andrew Lawrence and his Liverpool joke [[51:08]]

[[52:34]] My annoying situation with a comedy promoter [[54:46]]

[[54:46]] The true nature of comedians and the great thing about comedians [[57:41]]

[[58:58]] My advice for dealing with the comedy game [[01:02:36]]

If you would like to know more about Eddy, you can go on his website at www.eddybrimson.co.uk, whilst, If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise.

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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 Jon Jonz, a comedian based all the way in Rio de Janeiro, who has been gigging for nearly ten years. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:14]] My standup journey [[05:06]]

[[05:06]] How comedy in Brasil spread to Sao Paulo, How it is different Rio De Janeiro [[13:10]]

[[20:34]] The limits of the brasilian comedy scene [[22:08]]

[[22:08]] Its not just the number of followers, its the type of followers you have [[24:58]]

[[30:34]] Misconceptions on Brasil [[36:53]]

[[56:38]] My advice to a gringo and brasilian in the comedy scene [[01:00:56]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. If you would like to know more about Jon Jonz, you can reach him on his Linktree at linktr.ee/jon_jonz #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview

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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 founder of the biggest improv festival in Ireland, Neil Curran. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:04]] The structure of improv compared with standup [[09:02]]

[[07:37]] Why there can be some more very mediocre standup [[09:02]]

[[12:45]] We all laugh at the same things, pop culture references [[19:05]]

[[31:00]] Some of the challenges of running the improv festival Dublin [[48:52]]

[[50:33]] Stop putting pressure on yourself and how I review my shows [[59:44]]

[[01:01:00]] Stop tearing each other down [[01:06:00]]

[[01:20:00]] My controversial piece of advice and doing things beyond comedy [[01:28:00]]

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 find out about improv fest Ireland, you can go on https://improvfestireland.com/ and if you would like to know more on Neil, you can reach him on his Linktree at

linktr.ee/ImprovNeil. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview

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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 Touring comedian from Beijing, co-host of award-winning Chinese late night talk show,comedy club owner, Tony Chou. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:44]] Des Bishop starting a comedy club and doing English comedy in Beijing [[03:05]]

[[04:32]] The mandarin speaking scene is taking off [[09:29]]

[[09:29]] Why is NYC better than the UK and my experience in Killtony [[19:06]]

[[24:15]] British English and American English [[28:48]]

[[30:30]] Work culture in china and you get reported by your audience in China [[37:07]]

[[37:07]] Doing something good for China but being cancelled [[40:36]]

[[41:01]] When you do badly in Asia and the west [[47:52]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise and if you want to know more on Tony, you can reach him on Instagram at tonychoucomedy.

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 the curator of the Robin Hood improv festival, Shaun Landry. Shaun is an internationally known actor, producer and improviser. Since 1986, Shaun's goal has been to provide venues for voices of colour, women and the LGBTQ community. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:05]] Meeting Robin Williams [[17:10]]

[[18:18]] Dealing with jealousy [[24:36]]

[[38:21]] What I love about teaching [[44:13]]

[[46:27]] Re-learning again [[48:17]]

[[48:18]] Second city being brought by a big corporation and the downsides of showbiz [[56:39]]

[[01:00:32]] Biggest advice for people looking to do the Robin Hood improv festival [[01:10:41]]

If you would like to know more on Shaun, you can reach her on Instagram at shaunlandryactor and Facebook at shaunlandryfanpage. Also, 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

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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 man behind the funniest singing dictator Frank Sanazi. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] Performing in Israel [[03:51]]

[[05:21]] Are all jokes like this [[05:55]]

[[12:38]] How the suppression of comedy has created an appetite for things on the edge, meeting Quentin Tarantino [[14:58]]

[[14:49]] London gigs [[19:00]]

[[20:20]] How he created Frank Sanazi [[22:22]]

[[22:22]] The benefits of being a character comedian, not being on TV and the drawback of

Being viral [[24:51]]

[[31:39]] Comedy tribes [[40:18]]

[[56:10]] Best heckle for Frank Sanazi [[56:49]]

[[58:20]] German audiences liking a show [[59:11]]

[[01:03:09]] Moments that have taught me the most and a lot of character comedians do well [[01:07:52]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise, whilst if you want to know more on Frank Sanazi, you can go on his website at https://franksanazi.com/.

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 one of the members of Comediasians, a pan-Asian improv troupe,Jonathan Nguyen, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:57]] What the purpose of comediaasians and friends, how they keep their community together [[15:55]]

[[21:19]] Misconceptions of improv [[28:27]]

[[28:27]] Why I fell in love with improv [[33:31]]

[[34:38]] Chasing the arts and being from the Asian community [[45:16]]

[[48:17]] How important is a community in comedy [[53:07]]

[[55:23]] What tends to succeed in improv [[01:00:17]]

If you would like to know more on the podcast you can reach us on our linktree at https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise, if you would like to know more about Jon you can reach him on his Instagram at jonathan.nguyen.37 and if you would like to know more about Comediaasians, you can go on https://linktr.ee/comediasians. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview

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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 maori and Kiwi comedian, Kajun Brooking. Raised on the gang infested streets of Hastings, Kajun moved to Whanganui in search of a better life. This is where he cultivates cunning comedy and hustles sticky punchlines based on life experience.

Described as quick witted and punchy, his mission is to make at least one person laugh. If he can do that, his job is done for the night and he can continue to prove to his 17 year old Son that Dad is actually funny. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

If you would like to know about Kajun Brooking, you can reach him on all social media platforms at kajun_comedy.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview

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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 Neil Green, a comedian who grew up in the townships in Durban, helped build the scene from scratch, then when things are going well had to move over to Dublin to start again. If you want to find out about Neil, you can reach him on instagram at neilgreencomedian.

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

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 Jeffrey Soh, a blind and gay Singaporean comedian.

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, if you would like to know more about Jeffrey, you can reach him on his Instagram at jeffreysjh/. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview

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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.