Robert Devereux
Rob Isn't Funny
How do you become a stand-up comedian? How do you book a gig? How do you write a joke? All this and more is what I would write if I cared about self-promotion. Advertising is the devil. On 6th November 2024 I decided to start telling jokes on stage to people. Within 6 months I'd gone from walk-in spots at pubs to the final of a competition, having my jokes played on the BBC and doing a half-hour show at a comedy festival. I've always wondered how industries work behind the scenes and I try to lay out who, how, and where I got my gigs and then how each of them went. I do have a Patreon for some...
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Chichester New Act Competition 07.06.2026 11:32
I failed in a new act competition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...and then he turned the pun on himself (FULL SHOW) 07.06.2026 47:50
Here is the full performance from the Rik Mayall Festival 2026 at Droitwich Rugby Club, 18:00 Sunday 31st May. 20 in attendance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rik Mayall Festival 2026 Round-up 07.06.2026 33:43
I did three performances of my 45-minute solo show "...and then he turned the pun on himself" and I discussed them here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May Gigs Round-Up 26.05.2026 23:05
Two competitions and a laid-back new material gig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Some More Clown Gigs 10.05.2026 18:48
Some more waffle about gigs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Backyard New Act Night 09.05.2026 14:35
I managed to get on the Backyard New Act Night and had an (adjective) time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clown In The Mouth 27.04.2026 19:01
I have begun wearing a clown suit to gigs. That is all. This episode covers a few shows in April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Various March Gigs 02.04.2026 27:26
I fell behind on the old podcast front, so here is the catchup episode where I cover a record five gigs and explain what I'm doing with all these silly videos I'm posting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Odd Audiences 12.03.2026 21:03
A couple of gigs where audiences decided to be talkative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Supporting Robin Ince + An Awful Roast 25.02.2026 25:28
I supported Radio 4 personality, among other things, Robin Ince. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Karachi Curry Comedy 18.02.2026 15:44
Another multi-episode to catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Return To The Biscuit Factory 18.02.2026 8:21
I'm behind at this point so here is a multi-episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fourdi La George (Street) 17.01.2026 26:27
What a phenomenal title pun. I did another George Street ten-spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My First Roast Battle 15.01.2026 16:56
I did a roast battle for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
George Street Again 11.01.2026 11:33
Did my first ten at George Street Comedy Club after doing a 5 and a 7 last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Year, New Material 11.01.2026 8:19
My first closing spot, I think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eastleigh + Balaman 20.12.2025 15:17
Last booked gig of 2025 was for new stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Swindon Wordsmiths #2 20.12.2025 29:13
Second gig in a church. Just trying to score some points. Re-uploaded because I biffed the edit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three-Show Catchup 13.12.2025 31:59
I got too behind on the pod so have done a triple-header catchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #100 - Writing, Cancelling & Persevering 21.11.2025 28:35
The century episode. We made it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Swing When You're Swinning / Sandro Ford 15.11.2025 41:12
Picked up after my dip in the previous episode with a good gig in Swindon with Sandro Ford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Year One: A Self-Pitying Retrospective 11.11.2025 36:48
Got sad looking back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mug's Game - 1st Anniversary Gig 08.11.2025 31:26
I hit the 1-year mark with a gig. It was chaotic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Getting On My Wick(ham) 31.10.2025 35:40
A good crowd and a couple.of fumbled jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jest Another Comedy Club 30.10.2025 27:13
A somewhat last minute gig in a new place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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