The Stand and Deliver Comedy Podcast

In this edition, our guest is Gavin Webster. Gavin is a veteran of the circuit with a loud, sharp and sometimes controversial style. A definite Geordie, Gavin has a superb stage presence.

During the interview Rhodders and Gavin talk about: starting out in a double act, not liking the term “comedian” what is “alternative comedy” and does it still exist?, comparing, Gavin’s late-night phone-in show The Comedy Results and travel issues.

We also hear from Rechal and Stuart at Drinkwater comedy in Newcastle.

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Gavin Webster: @Thegavinwebster

The Comedy Results: ComedyResults

Felt Nowt Comedy: feltnowt.co.uk

Giggle Water Comedy: instagram.com/gigglewaternewcastle/

In this edition, our guest is the founder, promoter, CEO and spiral leader of The Stand and Deliver Comedy Club, Rhodders… Full disclosure, we ran out of things to do so Rhodders had his Girlfriend Jordan interview him! We also hear from Nick Byard who is responsible for one of the best gaffs in podcasting history! (WARNING: a very bad word is used!)

During the interview Rhodders talks about: radio and voice acting, being a comic Vs being a promoter, how to find good acts to book, strangest gig, worst gig, when a fight broke out at a gig, first gig, online comedy during lockdown, what advice would he give past Rhodders? finding your “comic voice” and lots more.

On this edition our guest is actor and comic Dan Collins. He is also Rhodders’ house mate!

Rhodders Reviews the Felt Nowt Comedy Club’s New Year’s live stream. Plus, we also talk about the plan to #injectsomefun into queuing for the vaccine!

Dan talks about: His first gig, slipping on a banana skin, writing a set about being mugged, running a gig that went so wrong he was forced to write a letter of apology, working at an escape room, acting at the Fringe, trying to make the most of lockdown and more.

It’s been a strange few months in the world of stand-up comedy. Club founder, CEO and spiritual leader Rhodders and his new chief of staff Dan Collins sit down in their living room to bring back the podcast.

They discuss their two recent outdoor shows at the Jolly Anglers. We also hear from veteran comedian and promoter Jonathan Elston.

Featuring live recordings of Marlon Davies, Mark Simmons Sally Firth, Stella Graham and Mr spooky.

A two guest bumper edition of the podcast. With the comedy scene on hold, we catch up with comic, Radio 4 history boffin and author Iszi Lawrence. We find out to see how she is managing to keep active during lockdown.

Our second guest is Arna Spek. Originally from the Netherlands, Arna makes dry, self-deprecating observations about London life and odd British behaviour from the perspective of a confused and bumbling outsider.

Arna talks about: starting out at school review shows in the Netherlands, Studying comedy at Kent University, can comedy be taught?, performing in Dutch to an English speaking audience, forgetting your jokes, working in a museum, getting a harsh review, how comedy is different in the Netherlands, juggling standup and having a child + lots more.

​Steve N Allen can be seen on the BAFTA nominated “The Mash Report” on BBC2. As a stand-up Steve has performed in comedy clubs all across the UK and Europe. Steve is also a radio host and can currently heard on BBC Radio Kent.

Rhodders and Steve talk about: meeting at Reading107 FM, how doing his first standup show lead him towards radio, why he decided to give standup anther go, why radio presents always think they are funny, if there are transferable skills between radio to standup, leaning to control the fear that comes with standup, the state of UK local radio, getting out of full-time radio at the right time, Why Steve’s 2019 Fringe show “Better Then” was less news related then his previous shows, The Mash Report, if it harder to do satire with today’s political climate, being accused of bias, BBC impartiality, how it feels going from 20min sets in a club to 60min shows at the Fringe.

We also hear Rhodders catch up with Josh Massen at the Fringe.

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For the last 20 years Colt Cabana has travelled around the world as a professional wrestler. His hybrid comedic style along with his in ring skills have made Colt one of the most in-demand wrestlers on the circuit. His love of standup comedy drew him to Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where his show “Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches” has been entertaining crowds for over 7 years.

Rhodders and Colt talk about: How Rhodders and Colt giged together, comedy in wrestling, how wrestling can be similar to standup, how wrestling being viewed as an art opens more possibilities, so called “smart” fans, how wrestling can follow the format of “setup” and “punch line”, adapting to different types of audience, comparing the structure of a standup set to a wrestling match, performing at The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, Colt’s first standup show, Colt’s show at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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North London based comedian Jake Pickford has been performing around the UK since mid 2012, with his witty crowd work, life stories and one-liners.

Rhodders and Jake talk about: ….

Afternoon gigs, why playing unsuitable rooms can be easier, when Jake chooses to adlib, what makes standup so hard, his clown tattoos, wanting to be tough growing up, reminding ourselves we perform comedy for enjoyment, why aiming to be “the best” does not work.

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Geoff has won over many a crowd with his punch line packed sets and unpredictable ad-libs. He is also the master/disaster mind behind Reading’s longest running comedy gig, Go On My Sun.

Rhodders and Geoff talk about: Running a gig in the middle of the pub, how the gig started, what can make his gig hard to play and what makes it well worth performing at, what you can learn from the gig, being forced to ad-lib, knowing when to cut your set short, when your final joke of the set does not work, why starting a set is the hardest part, taking advantage of the room you are performing in, long car trips plus, how to remember material plus more.

We also hear from Jake Baker, Tom Law and David Mulholland.

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On episode 20 Rhodders chats to…

Nicole Harris

They talk about: being tidy, improv in comedy, are comedy nights fearful of booking acts who improvise? How adlib and written material can work together, staying “in the moment” while performing, learning a language, performing standup in french, MCing comedy nights and why it is difficult and lots more.

We also hear about Rhodders’ trip to Japan.

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