Backstage at The Gaffe

Let us know in the comments if you enjoyed how wacky and bit-ridden this chaotic episode has been. Lots of love! You can watch this whole podcast on The Gaffe's YouTube channel . Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com About Harry Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular an...

Harry is confronted with a series of late-night voice notes from Jacob. They also discuss Aunty Donna's unconventional approach to writing material. You can watch this whole podcast on The Gaffe's YouTube channel . Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com About Harry Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Har...

Jacob makes a confession about his approach to stand-up in the before times, prompting Harry to examine what went wrong with his infamous rendition of a popular festive character. We also hear about a rabbit that lived in a chicken coop. You can watch this whole podcast on The Gaffe's YouTube channel . Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com About Harry Harry Allmark is the...

Harry delivers some blisteringly hot takes on everyone's favourite magic franchise, whilst Jacob regales some tales of retail therapy. Plus, the pair workshop a way to rev up the comedy community in Bristol. You can watch this whole podcast on The Gaffe's YouTube channel . Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com About Harry Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Cl...

After a couple visit The Gaffe on a first date, and decide to stick around, Harry and Jacob look back to the start of their relationships with comedy. Harry also takes the opportunity to educate Jacob about modern dating. You can watch this whole podcast on The Gaffe's YouTube channel . Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com About Harry Harry Allmark is the founder of The G...

After an impromptu camping road trip through the Scottish highlands, Harry and Jacob return to The Gaffe to tell tales of adventure, plus what they'd do if Harry died, and a house viewing gone atrociously wrong. Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com About Harry Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry...

Gaffe-y birthday! Harry and Jacob celebrate six months of The Gaffe before enjoying a well-earned Summer break. Expect school's out vibes in this medley of topics including pirates, sing-alongs, and some sage advice delivered by Harry's Mum. Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com About Harry Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished c...

Harry and Jacob rumble their way through topics including Noah's Ark, the Second World War, the Gallagher brothers, CBS's Late Night cancellation, bad gigs, and the Brighton Komedia... Just give it a listen. Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com About Harry Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is a...

Harry and Jacob dive into the importance of tech and theatre technicians in comedy, which celebrity they’d spend a week with, and a plea to send Harry to Tokyo. Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com About Harry Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He...

Harry and Jacob take a look at what a finished piece of comedy looks like, if it can exist at all. In a philosophical breakdown of the creative process (uh, right?), they talk about examples of finished products in comedy and why it’s important to round off one project so you can jump into another. Yeah! What’s more, they discuss commercialising comedy, phase two of the podcast, and the concept of...

It’s August, and that can mean only one thing in the comedy world. The Edinburgh Fringe is upon us and the UK witnesses a comedy exodus up to Scotland for a month. With Harry soon to depart, the pair explore the role that comedy festivals, principally Edinburgh, play in the comedy ecosystem. They also examine the lifestyle of punters and comics at festivals, and how to make the most of your time t...

Where did shows like Taskmaster and Kill Tony come from? Harry and Jacob explore the heady heights and terrible lows of the format show. Comedians are thrown together in variety nights, bizarre scenarios, and manic game shows to cause chaos in front of a live audience. What format shows are on at The Gaffe, what do they offer a venue, and where can we expand on them in the future? Plus, Harry goes...

BONUS GUEST EPISODE FT. AMELIA HAMILTON Ready to meet a friend of the pod? In this bonus guest episode, comedy rapper Amelia Hamilton joins Harry and Jacob to chat about her Fringe debut hour ‘Forget Me Not’, and the work that goes into creating a stand-up/rap hybrid show. Amelia shares her journey in building her unique comic identity whilst also updating us on the Coldplay CEO scandal. Harry plu...

How do you succeed as a comedian in the digital age? Online marketing is massive for both comics and comedy venues nowadays, for drumming up a following and getting people to attend your shows. As Jacob produces a lot of clips which feature Harry and help to promote the club, he’s well placed to explore the world of digital comedy and what goes on behind crafting the perfect reel. In a move that c...

What does it take to put together five minutes of quality stand-up material? Harry and Jacob’s second topic covers the club set, or tight five, that is the bread-and-butter of most stand up comedians. Having recently been working on his routine, Harry gives insights into the writing and honing process that goes into creating a bulletproof, and authentic, five minutes of stand-up. The pair also pro...

In this debut episode, Harry and Jacob get stuck into their first comedy topic: WIPS, or work-in-progress shows. What does the lifespan of a WIP look like for a comedian? Why are they an important part of the comedy calendar? Did Harry’s recent WIP go well? Jacob’s buzzing after a recent football result went his way, and shares some insights into how Yorkshire reacts to a sonic boom. Meanwhile, Ha...

Do you love comedy? Ever wanted to know what goes into running a comedy club? Join Harry Allmark and Jacob Burley for weekly behind the scenes of Bristol’s only dedicated comedy venue: The Gaffe. Expect insights, anecdotes, and riffs galore! First episodes launch July 16th on your podcast app and YouTube. About Harry Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished...