The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

You’ll probably know Zach Zucker best as the creator of the chaotically wonderful Stamptown , his alter-ego Jack Tucker , or as one half of the Norwegian-American comedy duo, Zach & Viggo .  In this episode, we talk all things Stamptown (it's creation, produced works and the what it takes to put on a show), meeting his partner-in-comedy-crime, Viggo Ven , at Gaulier and how seeing one com...

Fin Taylor returns to the pod as we delve into the viral sensation that is Fin Taylor vs The Internet ! Created with Horatio Gould and Vittorio Angelone , the format sees Fin try to discover how to make it big online by talking to someone with more followers than him. It is somewhere between Ali G and Between Two Ferns with guests including Jonathan Pie, Jamie Laing and Rosie Holt. We discuss rede...

Meet Tanyalee Davis , the self-proclaimed Ferrari of comedy, low to the ground and kind of racy. Standing at 3ft 6inch, Tanyalee has shared her unique perspective of life across the world with a six month run off the Las Vegas strip with her ONE WOMAN SHOW and has also performed as part of the hit ensemble show, Abnormally Funny People . She also has had success across British TV screens as a writ...

Time for the last SXSW special with Jaboukie Young-White ! Raised in Chicago, you may know him from being a correspondent on The Daily Show , performing on The Tonight Show twice or his writing on Netflix's American Vandal and Big Mouth ! In the world of film, Jaboukie voiced Disney’s first openly gay protagonist in Strange World , and appeared opposite Joaquin Phoenix in Mike Mills’ C'Mon, C...

In part two of this Mike Wozniak special, we discuss his appearance on Series 11 of Taskmaster, being one of the hosts of Junior Taskmaster with Rose Matafeo and everything Three Bean Salad Podcast! WATCH the full special by being an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod . Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️  Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Exclusive extra content now i...

Mike Wozniak is a comedian and writer best known for playing Brian in Man Down, many of you will also know Mike from his unforgettable appearance on Series 11 of Taskmaster - of which he’ll soon be one of the hosts of Junior Taskmaster with Rose Matafeo! Podcasts fans will also be acquainted with his work from Three Bean Salad Podcast and the St Elwick’s Neighbourhood Association Newsletter Podcas...

This week we're joined by Lynne Koplitz for another SXSW special! Born in Long Island, New York, but raised up in Sarasota Florida - after earning her stripes at Troy University, Lynne skyrocketed to comedy success, scoring a groundbreaking development deal at Warner Brothers. From lighting up late-night stages on 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson', co-hosting the radio show Star Talk with l...

Dai Henwood has been a regular fixture on television screens across New Zealand with the topical comedy panel show ‘ 7Days ’, ‘ Have You Been Paying Attention ’ and ‘ Taskmaster ’, as well as hosting ‘ Dancing With The Stars ’, ‘ Family Feud ’, and ‘ LEGO Masters New Zealand ’. In addition to being across the nation’s TV screens, he’s one of the country’s most accomplished stand-ups, winning count...

Brian Simpson is a stand-up comic hailing from Austin, TX, where this was in fact recorded as part of SXSW! With a background as a foster child and Marine Corps veteran, Brian brings a rare blend of life experiences to his comedy, offering a refreshingly unique perspective. He's earned a spot on Variety's Top Comics to Watch in 2023 and you might recognise Brian from Comedy Central's Lights Out wi...

Julia Masli is an award-winning clown from Estonia, now based in London. Her latest show, “ha ha ha ha ha ha ha” was nominated for Edinburgh's top prize of Best Comedy Show and named number one comedy show of the year by the 'Guardian'. Having now completed a 4-week sold out run of shows at London's Soho Theatre, Julia will embark on a 4 week Off-Broadway transfer to save the USA at Soho Playhouse...

Martin Urbano is a self-confessed comedy nerd who learned about the world through standup, he became disillusioned with the amount of crappy behaviour on display on the circuit and is largely motivated by revenge! His impressive catalogue of writing credits includes The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Chris Gethard Show while his stand-up has taken him to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Comedy Central’...

Josh Pugh is a comedic force hailing from the heart of the Midlands. He was nominated for Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2022 for 'Sausage, Egg, Josh Pugh Chips & Beans', showcasing his unique brand of humour that's earned him a devoted following. His comedic prowess extends beyond the stage, with viral sensations like 'Inventing the four cheese pizza' and 'piss up in a brewery'. Josh is als...

Welcome back to the second part of this 450th episode special with Dara Ó Briain who returns after 10 years away from the pod. He’s best known in the UK for hosting Mock the Week and Stargazing Live as well as a legendary run on Taskmaster! His latest show “So… Where Were We?”, deals with missing body parts, a TV show he'll never do and an astonishing family revelation. The show was winner of Best...

After 10 years, Dara Ó Briain returns to the show in this 450th episode two part special . If you need an intro, he’s best known in the UK for hosting Mock the Week and Stargazing Live as well as a legendary run on Taskmaster! His latest show “So… Where Were We?”, deals with missing body parts, a TV show he'll never do and an astonishing family revelation. The show was winner of Best Tour at the 2...

Janine Harouni , a UK-based Lebanese-American comedian, has been hailed as 'ready for her Netflix special' by The Times. Her debut Edinburgh hour, 'Stand Up with Janine Harouni (Please Remain Seated)', earned her critical acclaim with a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe and led onto an Amazon Prime special. Her follow-up, 'Man'oushe', premiered at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festi...

Leo Reich is a comedian and writer, with his smash debut, "Literally Who Cares?!", nominated for Best Newcomer at the Dave Comedy Awards and culminated in a sold out show at EartH Hackney, which was filmed as an HBO Special by A24!! In this episode we discuss launching a debut hour on the cusp of the pandemic, his experience working with the late Adam Brace and what's the next cultural moment to b...

Tomi Walamies has done over 2,000 gigs in eight different countries, appearing on television in England, Belgium, and Finland. As well as writing for the top news satires in Finland, his latest show tackles the big topics of religion, politics, racism, and homophobia. In this episode, we delve into the cultural differences between Finland and the UK, Tomi's analytical approach to stand up (and lif...

Mawaan Rizwan ; comedian, actor and music extraordinaire. You may know him from his stand-up which led to his hit BBC show, Juice, his viral hits that have been all over the internet and his unforgettable appearance on Taskmaster. In this episode we discuss Mawaan's childhood where failure was not an option, growing up in a world of content creation and can you be mentally healthy and still do com...

Susie McCabe continues to be one of the fastest selling acts at the Glasgow international comedy festival, with multiple Scottish comedy awards under her belt. In this episode, we discuss Susie's meteoric rise in comedy, what it means to be "emphatically Glaswegian" and embracing the fear of failure. Support the Podcast: Join the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders where you can: W...

In the second part of this special episode, we explore the development journey of James' latest show, Hecklers Welcome, the false idea of a perfect audience and dealing with the inner-crisis of being a comedian. I also put your questions to James, where we talk all things Ghostbusters, Bo Burnham and *that* Oscars moment. Visit www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content...

He probably needs no introduction if you’re listening to this pod, James Acaster returns again!  In the first half of this two part special, we discuss embarking around the country with the Off Menu live tour, developing the phenomenally successful format for television, and why that might not be the best thing. We also delve into James’ self-produced podcast series, Springleaf , what success...

443 - Harriet Dyer A whirlwind of wonderfully authentic absurdity, Harriet Dyer is a comic treasure. In this candid conversation, we discuss how she unexpectedly found her true calling, paving the way for “Trigger Warning”, a deeply powerful show rooted in the horrors committed against her and the lack of available help, which she nonetheless navigates with sensitivity, warmth and humour. We also...

I catch up with Iliza Shlesinger , an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer, and author with *six* Netflix specials under her belt! We discuss merging silliness with opinionated social commentary within her new show, Hot Forever, which comes to London next month, the "gauntlet" of working within the showbiz world and performing across the world to people of different political beliefs. 2...

There’s drive, and then there’s Sikisa! Interrupting her holiday for this interview, we meet an amazing comic with a superhuman work ethic; working as an immigration lawyer, then filling her life with shows and part time work leaving her 4 hours a night to sleep. We talk about self-care, how to manage multiple shows a day at the Edinburgh Fringe, why hosting a show is like throwing a party, a...

“Very fulfilled as an unfulfilled comedian”, the hilarious Alistair Barrie isn’t lacking in comedy chops.  We talk about his forthcoming tour “Woke In Progress”, as well as the clash between the need for approval and a persona that denies needing approval. We discover his public school upbringing and the abandonment issues that forged his resilience, the experience of being of a gen...