Comedy for parents with their babies or shows involving hilarious tarot readings - all new live comedy formats invented by comedian and promoter Carly Smallman over several bottles of wine! Carly tells us the whys and the wherefores on this and the safety of female comics on the UK circuit. Plus Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about a crucial talent all comics must master - getting to the gig on time!

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On this show Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview Maureen Younger, pioneering promoter of Laughing Cows - the UK's first all women comedy night. Plus sought after performer on the mainstream, urban, Asian and gay/lesbian circuits! Steve and Paul also talk about the ways of getting paid the 'wages of sin' in comedy.

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The stand-up comedy year starts post Edinburgh Fringe every September! So, in this first episode of a new season, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview Joss Jones, who's worked in the UK comedy industry since 1987 as a renown booker, agent, consultant and director of Cosmic Comedy Management. Plus Steve and Paul define a 'comedy death'. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

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Last interview in our Edinburgh Fringe season. We talk to Karen Koren, founder of Gilded Balloon, the only Edinburgh based comedy promoter among the 'Big Four' ticketed venues. Plus, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss what is an "Edinburgh Fringe Act"? If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

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Second interview in our Edinburgh Fringe season with Kate Copstick, chief reviewer at The Scotsman newspaper and known as the UK's scariest comedy critic. A position cemented after her appearance on ITV's short-lived stand-up talent competition - Show Me The Funny! Plus, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts explain how useful is a "three stars... reads like a four" Edinburgh show review.

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We're back after our holidays! Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview Peter Buckley Hill, performer and the main man behind PBH Free Fringe - which is now the biggest producer at the Edinburgh Festival. Plus Paul and Steve discuss the Edinburgh Fringe terms '50 minute hour' and '40 minute dip'. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

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They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview performer, writer and promoter Stephen Grant, a Brighton institution with his Krater Comedy Club - now relaunched as the Forge Comedy Club. Plus Paul and Steve discuss the term 'comedy literate' and what the heck does it mean? If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

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They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview semi-retired performer, but fully active promoter, booker and agent Adam Rushton, proprietor of A Rush Of Laughter Comedy Management & Co-owner/Director of Rum Tab Media. Adam talks candidly about how it feels when another booker competes to get a gig in the same venue. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

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They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview performer and promoter, Kevin Precious, proprietor of Barnstormers Comedy, who have nights in Art Centres and venues across England - from the South Coast, the Home Counties, the Midlands and Hull and back. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

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They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview the 'esteemed' promoter, Peter Grahame Walsingham, proprietor of the legendary Downstairs At The Kings Head Comedy Club, Crouch End, London - which could be the UK's longest running club. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

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