Rob Isn't Funny

I competed in the Hampshire Comedian Of The Year final 2026. Here are the performers and their instagrams: Laura Petty @laura_laura_laughs Kev Perkins @kevperkinscomedy James Marsh @jamesmarshcomedy Liam Wilcox @lwilcox1 Lyn Evans @lyn.evans76comedy Bozidar Prgonjic @bozidar.prgonjic Des Grant @des_grant_comedy Robin Perrin @robinperrincomedy Robert Duck @robertduckcomedy Sean Larsen (couldn't...

I have now spent two whole years in live comedy. Here are some stats around that. To keep up to date with Robert Duck, you can follow the Instagram @robertduckcomedy or subscribe to the Patreon for £1 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This gig was on my two year anniversary of doing comedy, and it was the worst gig that I have ever experienced. Everything was wrong and the entire thing was a waste of time for everyone involved. I said in a previous episode that it would be funny to have a bad one on the anniversary, and I sadly underestimated just how possible that was. Also, Basingstoke has two White Hart's within a couple...

I was invited to do a Halloween/Samhain-themed show in Oxford for £20. It went alright for a set that was hampered by the theme somewhat. To keep up to date with Robert Duck, you can follow the Instagram @robertduckcomedy or subscribe to the Patreon for £1 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Possibly my longest RIF yet, this is my usual explaining of the most recent gig and then some long asides about the nature of one-liners in modern comedy. To keep up to date with Robert Duck, you can follow the Instagram @robertduckcomedy or subscribe to the Patreon for £1 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terrible venue name, irritating audience members and I swear in this episode. Scandalous. This was a last minute gig that was offered to me on the day. To keep up to date with Robert Duck, you can follow the Instagram @robertduckcomedy or subscribe to the Patreon for £1 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was a pro gig, for once. Everyone on the lineup was paid, and I got £50 for a ten minute spot. Not the easiest room I've had, but they were alright. Also, I'm driving in my car for this one. To keep up to date with Robert Duck, you can follow the Instagram @robertduckcomedy or subscribe to the Patreon for £1 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I did another charity night, this time in Witney. I should probably type longer descriptions for episodes, but usually I do them on my phone so it is fiddly. Today, I am on my laptop, so I can write something longer. Shame it's not relevant to the episode. To keep up to date with Robert Duck, you can follow the Instagram @robertduckcomedy or subscribe to the Patreon for £1 per month. Hosted on...

I was asked to middle on a gig that had rules around what could be said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I got to close a new material night with a 15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Threw some new stuff out as the straight diversity hire on an LGBTQ+ night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had a month off comedy, tried clowns and puppets and then did another gig to see how I felt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I did a charity gig at a football stadium and a business event in a pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rounding up June's gigs because I am behind again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I failed in a new act competition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the full performance from the Rik Mayall Festival 2026 at Droitwich Rugby Club, 18:00 Sunday 31st May. 20 in attendance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I did three performances of my 45-minute solo show "...and then he turned the pun on himself" and I discussed them here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two competitions and a laid-back new material gig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some more waffle about gigs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I managed to get on the Backyard New Act Night and had an (adjective) time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have begun wearing a clown suit to gigs. That is all. This episode covers a few shows in April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I fell behind on the old podcast front, so here is the catchup episode where I cover a record five gigs and explain what I'm doing with all these silly videos I'm posting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A couple of gigs where audiences decided to be talkative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I supported Radio 4 personality, among other things, Robin Ince. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another multi-episode to catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.