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 Stephen Catling, a high energy surrealist performer , a rising star of the comedy circuit. Stephen has many awards , finals and semifinals to his name and is praised for his originality and left field thinking. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:40]] My journey to clown and not being trained as a clown [[07:53]]

[[13:39]] Both the alternative and mainstream circuit are snobs [[14:46]]

[[32:53]] Comedians I like and dislike [[36:57]]

[[39:49]] Movie scenes that inspire me [[44:40]]

[[47:15]] How would Stephen calling like to be remembered [[54:00]]

If you would like to know more on Stephen Catling you can reach him on his Linktree at linktr.ee/stephencatling

. 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 #clownpodcast #clowning

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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. IIn this episode we speak to male comedian from the Austin comedy scene and former military service personnel, Holden.. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[04:08]] Queer mics and straight rooms, someone always gets upset [[07:03]]

[[10:01]] My experience of being in the military and being trans [[14:14]]

[[16:23]] The day to day life of being a trans male [[20:00]]

[[22:00 ]] Is Kill Tony the new opportunity creator [[27:21]]

[[27:47]] Working your day job and comedy you toe the line on what you can and cannot say

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[[34:09]] When you come from another country you usually get booked [[36:24]]

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

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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 award winning Japanese clown based in New York, Mariko Iwasa. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[12:02]] Marikos journey into clowning and not knowing English as a clown [[18:17]]

[[21:48]] Why planning doesn’t work, keeping material fresh [[26:20]]

[[25:43]] How to keep material fresh [[26:11]]

[[39:38]] Clown cannot prepare too much [[41:17]] tiktok

[[39:38]] Clown cannot prepare too much [[43:24]]

[[43:24]] Clown is supposed to make people laugh its not through Joke its through doing [[47:15]]

If you would like to know more on Mariko, you can contact her on Linktree at linktr.ee/marikoiwasa

and 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 Richard Williams, he is a headlining comic nominated for two Emmys. Appeared on Comedy Central, Chelsea Lately, Punk'd, The Best Damn Sports Show Period, HBO Aspen Comedy Fest, and The Howard Stern Show. Wrote for numerous tv shows on MTV. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[09:42]] Everything is a bringer show and how things have changed [[15:26]]

[[20:27]] Using deadlines [[23:30]]

[[27:27]] When an act stole my joke for a TV show and taking a stand, having the consequences [[32:10]]

[[32:10]] Turning a bomb around and when I left LA [[35:31]]

[[35:31]] Patrice Oneal , stop asking the audience if something is funny, we need

A comedian that knows where he is going [[38:28]]

[[51:17]] Advice for comedians on writing jokes [[55:11]]

[[55:11]] Preparing before you go on stage [[01:01:00]]

[[01:01:00]] Why I don’t like competitions [[01:04:00]]

[[01:04:00]] Most entertainers are polarising, why do the baddies get more attention [[01:06:00]]

[[01:06:00]] Advice to new comedians [[01:10:40]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, or if you would like to find out about Richard, you can reach him on his youtube channel, secrets of standupcomedy, on his email at [email protected] and you can go on his Facebook page at richwilliamscomedy

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 full-time South African comedian and viral star,Schalk Bezhuidenhout. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[06:19]] How my experience in South Africa shape me for the overseas and leaning in to How your perceived [[10:44]]

[[13:23]] What South Africans and Brits share [[16:26]]

[[16:41]] Cancel culture is all about the intent and how I avoid getting misrepresented [[28:42]]

[[29:15]] Performing with Trevor Noah [[34:43]]

[[34:43]] How to make the audience feel special [[38:46]]

[[43:31]] How I do my crowd work [[45:23]]

[[48:00]] What I do to get myself in the mood for performing [[49:39]]

[[50:03]] The worst part of standup [[53:56]]

[[01:00:00]] Australia fringes vs UK fringes [[01:03:00]]

[[01:03:00]] What being viral gives a comic [[01:07:00]]

If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster and if you would like to know more about Schalk you can go on his Linktree at linkify.co.za/schalkbez.

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 speak to full-time entertainer, Tim Eagle, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[26:29]] Being a student of live entertainment [[36:56]]

[[36:56]] Zagreb clown festival and big clown teachers, how technique is so important but is ignored in modern clowning [[48:23]]

[[50:08]] The problem with the clown world [[57:13]]

[[57:13]] He who sings his wears down a well does not prosper half as well as someone as he who climbs a tree and yells [[58:23]]

[[58:16]] Why are you doing what others are doing [[01:00:01]]

[[01:00:01]] Avner the eccentric and making your own gags [[01:05:00]]

[[01:05:00]] What all comedians are doing with people [[01:06:21]]

If you would like to know more on Tim, you can reach him on his website at https://skinnyentertainment.co.uk/. On the otherhand, 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 professional comedian, Martina Ipsa, a professional Slovenian comedian who has been doing it for 20 years and has decided to move to Ireland to challenge herself, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:35]] Starting comedy when there is no comedy scene [[06:10]]

[[10:34]] Why I challenge myself [[13:59]]

[[18:36]] What I think is a load of crap [[22:01]]

[[24:24]] When you have to say no [[28:04]]

[[29:38]] My experience of performing comedy in Slovenia, Balkans [[32:00]]

[[35:50]] How you take responsibility for yourself on stage as a comedian [[37:04]]

If you would like to know more on Martina, you can reach at her website at https://martinaipsa.com/, where with 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 Arma Benoit, a producer, director and comedian who has been in the entertainment business for 25 years, here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00:00]] Creatives are creatives and melding different disciplines together [[05:48:23

[[06:14:12]] How actors are different to standups [[11:07:00]]

[[13:01:00]] Why meritocracy is a myth [[15:20:00]]

[[18:04:00]] You Complaining makes you a victim, you leave the situation, change the situation or accept the situation anything else is stupid [[18:35:00]]

[[19:55:00]] Benefits of going up the tough way [[22:04:00]]

[[22:06:00]] There needs to be stakes in order for you to work hard [[26:00:00]]

If you would like to know about Arma, you can go to her Linktree at https://linktr.ee/ArmaBenoit. 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 talk to the clown behind Sunny Chatum, Krista Komondor, here is what we discussed:

[[07:29]] How the drug of standup led to clowning [[14:49]]

[[15:07]] My experience of gaulier [[24:39]]

[[32:32]] Why I don’t like standup [[34:05]]

[[34:12]] Why I love the New York clown scene [[41:19]]

[[43:25]] My experience of Americas got talent [[54:08]]

[[01:05:34]] My heroes [[01:09:56]]

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 find out about Krista and Sunny Chatum on her website at https://kristakomondor.com/. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #interviewingclowns

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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 Victoria Flynn a comedienne who rising up the ranks in the Chicago and New York scenes. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[03:17]] Falling in love with the comedy beast, improv and standup producing a lot

Of bad improvisers and comedian [[05:40]]

[[05:49]] Starting standup from a corporate background [[08:46]]

[[14:31]] Getting creepiness from men and woman, comedians and

Creatives are not good at being [[17:01]]

[[15:40]] Comedians and creatives are not known for their function skills [[19:49]]

[[19:55]] What is the difference between NYC and Chicago [[22:37]]

[[22:38]] What has been moments that I have learnt the most [[26:41]]

[[27:27]] Getting dodgey things from male comedians [[33:32]]

[[33:32]] Just because we meet the same demographic doesn’t mean we have the same act [[36:49]]

[[40:38]] The big problem with those in power in comedy [[43:49]]

[[45:00]] The surprising things with New York and Chicago [[47:04]]

[[47:04]] Handling dickheads [[50:03]]

[[53:50]] New York vs Chicago comedy style [[01:00:16]]

If you would like to know more on Victoria, you can reach her on all social media plaforms at chicitybitty, whilst 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.