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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Robert Devereux
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27 oct. 2026
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Épisodes
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.
A Pun About Swans 29.10.2025 14:16
Didn't realise I hadn't uploaded this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six In The City 24.10.2025 28:15
Another new venue and possibly the first good Southampton gig. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shame Street Tavern 23.10.2025 13:28
I saw people get removed from a gig for the first time. For shame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gib Mir Kraft (101) 10.10.2025 20:37
Did a new night in Southampton. It was not so good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Endless New Material 30.09.2025 17:27
Some new stuff for a meh crowd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Touch Of The (Bap)tism 28.09.2025 23:01
Did a gig in a church. It was the best gig I've had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hard Act To Follow 27.09.2025 38:19
New material night at Follow Comedy Club went really well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Decent Spots & Future Plans 20.09.2025 36:13
Ruminations on the comedy industry after a good spot in Oxford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ducking New Material 17.09.2025 6:40
Ran some more new jokes out at my local. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Squeal For Me, PIG 15.09.2025 34:46
I was given a slot at Pride In Gloucester, for reasons unknown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedy For Competition And Display 13.09.2025 10:07
I did a heat for LCF New Act Of The Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Porpoise Tortoise 08.09.2025 28:03
I was given a spot at the Sunday night comedy show at Purple Turtle, Reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bunkfest / Magic Teapot Stage 04.09.2025 14:17
I did a set for Bunkfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More Mates Rates New Material 26.08.2025 6:13
More new material at Mates Rates RAW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Castle Tap All-Dayer 25.08.2025 11:29
I was asked to do half an hour for a Bank Holiday open mic special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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