The comedians paradise

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode, we talk to Joe Jacobs a professional comedian and rapper. Joe Jacobs is a London based comedian, rapper and writer. Since 2012, he has performed nationally and internationally, sharing bills with acts including Bill Burr,...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Sarah-Louise Young, an actress, writer, director, improviser and internationally renowned cabaret performer. She has appeared in the West End with Julie Madly Deeply, Fascinating Aïda, La Soirée and Olivier winning improvised musi...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Dave Chawner, he is a best-selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter & mental health campaigner. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[09:18]] What made Dave fall in love with comedy and what kee...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to Marc Ryan, better known as The Beautiful Bogan, he has been performing stand up comedy around Australia for the last 10 years. He has had various 4 and 1/2 star reviews from The Adelaide fringe shows he has written and he has perf...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Steffan Alun Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[02:06]] The positives and negatives of London [[03:06]] [[03:06]] TV stuff in Wales not just in London and the attempt to get more regional comedians on Liv...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the brilliant Peter Buckley Hill, the remarkable the founder of the PBH free fringe ,a movement set up by what he saugh as unreasonable hire charges for venues and high ticket prices for the public. Here is an ove...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to the amazing comedy force of nature Josephine Lacey. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:06]] How to find your comedy voice [[08:04]] [[08:07]] Can you gig too much [[09:51]] [[10:04]] How long did it tak...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to Sophie Joans aka F•nny fantastic, a South African clown and burlesque performer. To find out about Sophie you can reach her on all social media platforms at solo_joans and spark in the dark sa. Here is an overview...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the brilliant, Amir Dean aka Lady Bushra. Lady Bushra has fast become one of the UK’s most prominent British Asian drag artists, ever since they swapped his background in biomedical science for the arts during the...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Emily Davis a cabaret artist who is storming the Edinburgh fringe as Blodwen, here is an overview of what we discussed: [[05:10]] How Emily got started in cabaret to [[23:10]] [[23:28]] Opportunities that you get...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we talk to comedian and award-winning burlesque performer, Joy Harvey, here is an overview of our episode: [[05:58]] How she started burlesque, burlesque making more money, drags being richer than burlesque and boundaries [[1...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode, we speak to Nick Rado a professional comedian in New Zealand. He stands out in the comedy world as a six-time winner of the Best Comedy MC title at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and as the Best Male Comedian of 2019. His exce...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to PBHs free fringe Luke Meredith, a cabaret performer and one of the chief organisers of one of the biggest producers of the Edinburgh fringe. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[05:00]] Working with the PBH...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to teacher, parent and comedian, Jay Yoder. Jay Yoder is an accomplished comedian, podcaster, and content creator. As a part of the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour he has performed for thousands of people on numerous Sold-...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to comedian and comedy promoter, Kai Barron, here is an overview of what we discussed: [[04:39]] How Kai started his comedy journey [[14:05]] [[42:32]] My ethos for booking acts [[48:44]] [[48:44]] Dealing with drunk...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays interview we talk Nya Yeanafehn, a comedian who decided to move from the grumpy place of New York to Berlin. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:35]] Why I moved to Germany because of standup comedy and the artist visa i...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to former homeless person, Kev Mud who has managed to change his life around to being an award-winning comedian. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[04:28]] My interesting story of how I became a comedian [[0...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to TV comedian and GB news' Simon Evans. He is one of the UK’s most respected and best loved comedians. Familiar from numerous TV and radio appearances, as well as for his live tour shows and festival appearances, he...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the amazing Don Biswas, an autistic, ADHD comedian with 17 years on the UK comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[07:54]] Comedy clubs taking too Long to pay and celebrities, doing a small tou...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Candi Clare the head of talent and development for New york comedy club, one of the best comedy clubs in the USA. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[02:26]] You have to love comedy to remain in it for ove...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to the amazing, Lina Haman, an incredible comedian all the way from Sweden. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[08:43]] How dark humour can help deal with stressful situations [[11:43]] [[13:11]] Having a good...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Matt Lowes, a gay comedian who is an experienced and established open mic act now starting to break into paid work, who has also got into the final of the New forest comedian of the year. Here is what we discussed: [[10:39]] The...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to award winning comedy writer Tasha Dhanraj, she has written for different TV and radio shows such as Breeders, Lloyd of the Flies, Have I Got News For You, Horrible Histories, Bloods, The Emily Atack Show, The Now...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this interview we talk to the friendly city comedy crew founders, a comedy club in South Africa, which was set up Chantal Harris and Nolwazi Nkwandla, here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:11]] The journeys into comedy and settin...

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode we speak to Martin Davis, a professional comedian of 30 years, Known for his unique style and his hilarious take on themes of social awkwardness, everyday absurdities, and the quirks of modern society. Here is an overview o...