Robert Devereux

Rob Isn't Funny

Comedy EN ↓ 120 episodes

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

Episodes

(A Pun About Alton) 04.04.2025 6:30

I went to yet another new venue and was given 10 minutes to convince some people I was funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wince Of Wales 03.04.2025 5:09

I went back to the Prince of Wales and died another quiet death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doubling Down 25.03.2025 15:07

I did two sets in one night for a second time, though am now greatly suffering from Imposter Syndrome off the back of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Actual 2024 Stats Recap 23.03.2025 19:01

This is a proper recap of 2024 rather than my previous effort where I was a bit too sad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tavern A Laugh (+ clips) 21.03.2025 36:34

I went to a new spot for me at JST in Oxford and did a nice 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broken Mic Night 16.03.2025 23:38

I was asked to be the 10 minute showcase slot at the inaugural spoken word night in Caversham... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mates Rates RAW #3 13.03.2025 13:56

I managed to get another walk-in spot on a busy new material night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The First Corporate/Charity Spot 12.03.2025 23:52

In another first, I have now done a private function. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy Scratch / My First Ten-Minute Spot 07.03.2025 28:56

I did my first ten minute set and it went pretty well. Threw a bunch of new stuff in alongside some "old" and had a good time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BBC Played My Jokes 01.03.2025 12:22

I had some jokes featured on BBC Upload. What a time to be alive. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kntzkh - 47 mins in Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jokes I Don't Tell: 201 - 300 28.02.2025 16:25

Another installment of stuff I wrote down that I probably should have forgotten instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mates Rates RAW - Round 2 25.02.2025 8:41

I got another walk-in spot at Mates Rates RAW night and did a new material set that got a lukewarm reception for the most part. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A General Update 24.02.2025 5:56

A more general update around trying to get gigs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brewing Some New Material 21.02.2025 16:57

I returned to Mad Squirrel to spray some new material at them, including a bespoke joke for the venue that the bar staff didn't hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Secret Comedy Club - One Night In Brighton 19.02.2025 21:16

I did another proper comedy club and it went pretty well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dying A Quiet Death 17.02.2025 3:50

Went back to the Farriers Arms and just sent jokes out into the void as no one was interested. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Material at Fisherman's Cottage 13.02.2025 7:54

I went back to Fisherman's Cottage and tried out 20-ish new jokes. I also made some connections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cunning Man #2 - 07.02.25 08.02.2025 17:47

I went to the Cunning Man's monthly open mic and had a somewhat tougher time than the first one. Rough with the smooth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Months In: What Am I Doing? 06.02.2025 23:48

Just a little ramble about doing this for 3 months and what I've learned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mates Rates: RAW - My first actual comedy club 05.02.2025 18:02

I took the plunge of trying a proper comedy night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS: Set #19 Audio @ A Hoppy Place 28.01.25 02.02.2025 4:42

The audio of my second spot at A Hoppy Place, Maidenhead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To-ing & Flowing: Spot #20 01.02.2025 10:04

A minor milestone of my 20th set and my 15th venue. It went well and I am having fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Sets, One Spot 29.01.2025 7:43

Ventured forth to Maidenhead and almost got through my "tight 5" from memory, then got asked to go up again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Castle Tap - 27/01/25 28.01.2025 9:26

I returned to a venue I has previously bailed on and did okay, besides not remembering the material. Again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 20 - The Bourne Id-End-Tity 26.01.2025 16:25

Old jokes, new venue plus a preview of a busy week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.