Not Again Podcast

So I had a chat with Carvin Goldstone in this episode. Carvin Goldstone shared about the history of South Africa. He shared about the different trends of standup comedy over the years. He talked about the different styles of comedy that people adopt all over the world, how to get your audience. He shares the time that he did a show that is in a different language and the different kinds of laughte...

This week Wes Zaharuk dropped by and we talked about building a character on stage and what the different character that he had on stage represents. We discuss about the different type of audience in a comedy show. Wes Zaharuk explained how he made the move from Canada to the UK. He shared a story about a robbery took place at the bar that he was in and the fear of not having financial stability ...

This episode, we are talking to David Alfie Ward. A comic that is from the UK. We talked about dealing with hecklers, hen party in the comedy club. He shared about the worst gig that he had. We also talked about having a conventional job and his documentary that he tried to do and the reason it fell through.  Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podc...

So in this episode, I have Dan McGrath dropped by. We discuss on joke writing, the kind of jokes that we write. Dan talked about being a new dad and the observations and fears that he had being a new dad and a school teacher. We talked about how comics talked about minutes that we have on stage. Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast website: h...

So in this episode, Ollie Horn drops by. We discuss about club set and theatre set. We talk about having Netflix specials and the different kind of audience members you get to watch comedy, the style of comedy for being a white guy in Asia. He also talks about how he got to Japan, career change from law to a comic and Comedy Fukuoka. Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notaga...

This week, I have Bo Skullbanger from Chugga Ritual, a thrash metal band from Singapore. Bo Skullbanger talked about how does he get into the metal scene and the "back in the days" hangout spot for metalheads. He also shared the meaning of songs behind metal songs, cliches in life and having a one-man band instead of having a band. He also talked about the radio segment that he host "Vicious Volum...

Struan Logan dropped in this week. He talked about flyering in Edinburgh and having his first show there. He talked about the Glasgow scene and the audience from Glasgow. We talked about our favourite comedy rooms and Struan Logan shared a bit of history about The Stand. We talked about one of our favourite comic, Eddie Pepitone.  Struan Logan's website: www.struanlogan.com Not Again Podcast Faceb...

Simon Clayton dropped by this week. He talks about working have a full time job and doing comedy at the same time. We talked about chasing dreams and the idea of opportunity cost. He also talked about travelling with his wife and doing comedy at the same time.  Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast website: https://www.notagainpodcast.com Not...

Mary Bourke dropped by and I told her how useful with the technique of writing for new people starting out comedy. We talked about high and low status in comedy. We talked about magicians, cabaret and storytellers. We talked about fucking up on stage, sit-com and sense of humour with your family. Mary also briefly explained what the Good Friday agreement is. Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https:...

Shahrin dropped by Not Again Podcast. He told us about the genesis of Bear Culture, performing in school and seeing their fan base increase. Shahrin shares his love for X-Japan and the music he is listening to right now. We also discuss about the art scene in Singapore and being an audio technician.     Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast we...

This week, we have Shazia Mirza dropped by and say hi! Shazia has told me about her favourite biscuits. We chatted about the Rag Market in Birmingham and stereotypes jokes. She talked about being personal on stage in comedy.  Can someone get Oreos for her please? Not Again Podcast Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast website:  https://www.notagainpodcast.com...

Martin Mor tells me about not being able to have the"real life". He tells me how he became a juggler to a comedian and travelling stories. We discussed about alternative comedy and recounts the exciting time and the feeling of danger in comedy club back in the 90s. He talks about putting up material on social media and meeting people on the internet. We talked about his fitness Instagram account a...

This week Arnie Pie drops by and tells me about the Nimbin Festival, the Sydney comedy scene. He tells me the story when he visited Hwa Par Villa, a tourist site that he had went in Singapore. He shared stories about him growing up in Australia with his parents and the time when he brought his girlfriend to meet his parents. He also tells me how he started doing stand up comedy.  Not Again Podcast...

This week, The Free Spirits Luqman Adams dropped by. We talked about growing up watching WWE and trying to emulate our favourite WWE Superstars. Luqman Adams tells us the genesis of his 2 characters. The Evil Luqman and The Free Spirit. He also shares the backstage stories of Singapore Pro Wrestling.  The Free Spirit Facebook link:  https://www.facebook.com/TFSLuqmanAdam/   Not Again Podcast Faceb...

Kavin Jay dropped by into the podcast and we talked about how he got his Netflix special. Kavin tells me how he started his comedy career, more in depth of the Malaysian comedy scene and his childhood. We discuss drug abuse, his study life and our love of podcast.   Can someone get Sorority Girls And The Creature From Hell for Kavin? The Macha Men podcast link: https://soundcloud.com/themachamen N...

Guys! it is one year in for Not Again Podcast. Sam See and Don Wan dropped by. We talked about how we started did #YourJobSucks intro. Sam and I updated Don about the scene and I talked a bit about patriotism and how much I hate the famous John F Kennedy quote "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"   Oh ya if you are hearing this, Wai Sing come back!   Not...

Lynn drop by this week and we talked about how she recover from Anorexia. She talked about her abusive husband and gives her take on #MeToo movement. We also talked about finding happiness with our own lives and relationships.    Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast website: https://www.notagainpodcast.com Not Again Podcast iTunes Page:  http...

In this episode En Hua dropped by and we talked about calling himself an improviser. We discussed about the different ways of storytelling and how to deal your emotional baggage to your friends . Of course, with dick jokes.  Oh ya, Not Again Podcast is on Spotify. Do look for us there!  Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast website: https://ww...

I talked to Sulaiman Azmil this week. We talked about his story in being a lawyer and the stories as a comic in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. We compared the army of the 2 countries, polygamy of Muslims man and why the concept of being a patron of a comedy club is easier to grasp compare to a patron of a dance club. Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podc...

So in had a chat with Turner Sparks this week. We talked about the different types of comedy and the comedy scene in New York. We discussed about building the scene in China and how it worked. We talked about magic and comedy.    Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast website: https://www.notagainpodcast.com Not Again Podcast iTunes Page:  http...

So I am talking to Dr Jason Leong this week. We talked about him going viral with the WhatsApp group chat video. We talked about being a doctor in Kuala Lumpur and why he transit to doing full time stand up. We also talked about the book he had published as well and comedians that we love.  Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast website: https:...

Ro Campbell, a stand up comic is hanging out with us this time. Ro Campbell told us about his gig in a palace and working in maximum prison. He tells us stories that he had when he attended AA and being a comedian on the road.    Ro Campbell Youtube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2scCZYW-sSC6Y54CpympWQ Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again P...

I had a chat with my mum's favourite lawyer Josephus Tan this time round. We talked about the TV show that was based on his life and the pro bono cases he took. He mentioned about how was the backlash from the case that he last took which a case that dealt with a couple tortured a disabled kid that was in the news. We too talked about his father and how he has helped Josephus got sober from the dr...

I talked to Douglas Lim this week and He talked about being in Kopitaim, a sitcom from Malaysia. He shared stories that he had while busking in Canterbury and growing up as a son with a father from the military. He also mentions about his off broadway show that he is working on.  Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast website: https://www.notag...

I have a chat with Paul Ogata this week! We talked about him being coming from Hawaii, finding your own voice in standup comedy. He too talked about working with comedy hero Andy Bumatai, twitter handle and the games he wrote with Texas Instruments TI-99/4a that was being pitched by Bill Cosby  Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast website: ht...