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 with David Spade, or his debut Netflix special, Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership! We discuss how ADHD affects Brian’s comedy, reflecting on mentor advice and learning to embrace discomfort along with the therapeutic value and healing potential of comedy. Please note: this episode deals with the topic of suicide. Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to hundreds of hours of bonus features with the likes of Iliza Shlesinger, Nish Kumar and Lucy Beaumont. You’ll also get to watch full episodes (where possible) including James Acaster, Julia Masli and Dara Ó Briain. Don’t forget, if you’re an Insider’s Insider (£5+), join me on Tuesday 30th April for a Live Stu&A, details in the Patreon! Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️ Get full video episodes where possible ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title. Catch Up with Brian: Brian Simpson: Live From The Mothership is out now on Netflix. Brian is regularly performing across the US including a show at the Netflix is a Joke Festival next month, find dates briansimpsoncomedy.com. He also has a podcast, search for “BS with Brian Simpson” wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram, @BSComedian. Everything Stu's up to: Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/ Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in New York. We discuss the importance of physical communication when learning a new language, attending Gaulier with the likes of Viggo Venn and vulnerability within an largely improvised show. Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 30 minutes of extras including protecting yourself when things go wrong, performing long runs of the same show and committing to the things that'll bring you joy. Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 30 minutes with Julia) ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title. Catch Up with Julia: You can see "Julia Masli: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha" in: NEW YORK from 15th May through to the 8th June BRIGHTON on 25th October LONDON from 3rd December 2024 through to 11th January 2025 Find out more at www.juliamasli.com. You can also follow Julia on Twitter and Instagram. Everything Stu's up to: Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/ Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/ Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’s Featured, the CW’s Howie Mandel Gala, and This Joke presented by Will Smith (pre-slap). We discuss his long awaited first special, The Apology Comeback Show, working with Stamptown, the active choice of not having a social media strategy as well as finding out, is Martin Urbano happy…? Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of extras including the temptation of quitting stand-up and finding his place within The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon team. Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 20 minutes with Martin) ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title. Catch Up with Martin: Martin Urbano continues his Apology Comeback Tour with live dates coming up New York and Austin in April. Find out more linktr.ee/martinurbano. You can also keep up to date at instagram.com/martinurbanojr and twitter.com/MartinUrbano. Everything Stu's up to: Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/ Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/ Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 also a talented footballer, representing England's Partially Sighted team for over a decade, including three World Championships. In this episode we discuss creating an audience through viral social media clips, connecting to his humility to cope with a disability and he answers your questions as well as... is Josh Pugh happy? Join the Insiders Club at www.patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 12 minutes of extras with Josh including a heartfelt chat about whether stand-up material should be tailored to an audience’s wants or not. Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 12 minutes with Josh) ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title. Catch Up with Josh: Existin' La Vida Loca Tour 2024 tours throughout the UK in through to June 2024, see the full list of dates at joshpughcomic.com. Josh Pugh | Live From Birmingham Town Hall is available to watch on YouTube on the 800 Pound Gorilla Media channel. twitter.com/JoshPughComic instagram.com/joshpughcomic tiktok.com/@joshpughcomic Everything Stu's up to: Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/ Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/ Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Tour at the 2023 Chortle Awards and has been performed across the world. We delve into Dara's ranking in the comedy world, "the Vienna model" and I put your questions to Dara about a potential Mock The Week return and Taskmaster! Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title. Catch Up with Dara: “So… Where Were We?” is available to watch in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Find out more about upcoming things at www.daraobriain.com. You can also find Dara at @daraobriain on Twitter and @thedaraobriain on Instagram, as well as on YouTube. Everything Stu's up to: Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/ Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/ Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 2023 Chortle Awards and has been performed across the world. We discuss Dara’s extensive notes that he brought along, how to build and release tension through a confessional stand-up show and the burden of touring with a screen. Join the Insiders Club at www.patreon.com/comcompod where you can get instant access to WATCH and LISTEN AD-FREE to the full episode. Part two for regular pod listeners will drop on Thursday 21st March where we delve into Dara's ranking in the comedy world, "the Vienna model" and I put your questions to Dara about a potential Mock The Week return and Taskmaster! Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) and early access like this special! ☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title. Catch Up with Dara: “So… Where Were We?” is available to watch in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Find out more about upcoming things at www.daraobriain.com. You can also find Dara at @daraobriain on Twitter and @thedaraobriain on Instagram, as well as on YouTube. Dara Ó Briain & Friends takes place Saturday 16th March 2024: https://www.theo2.co.uk/events/detail/dara-o-briain. Everything Stu's up to: Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/ Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/ Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Festival and is now embarking on a world tour. Not just confined to the stage, Janine has appeared in ITV2's sitcom Buffering and even had a small role in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. In this episode we discuss touring and promoting a show as a new mum, delve into struggling with PTSD after a serious car accident and performing heartfelt material in difficult rooms. Join the Insiders Club at www.patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 30 minutes of extras with Janine including viral clips and the negative comments they can attract, style on stage and being in The Batman! Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 30 minutes with Janine) ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title. Catch Up with Janine: You can watch Janine’s debut special now on Prime Video UK and Man'oushe continues to tour around the world with upcoming dates in Mumbai, New York and Los Angeles. Find out more at janineharouni.com. You can also follow Janine on Instagram, @janineharouni. Everything Stu's up to: See me live at the following places... Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/ Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/ Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 be tackled in stand-up. Join the Insiders Club at www.patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to over 30 minutes of extras (35m22s to be exact) with Leo including the development of his debut show and how it turned into becoming a parody of it's former self. Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 35 minutes with Leo) ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title. Catch Up with Leo: You can follow Leo on Twitter at @LeoIsTired and @Leo_Reich on Instagram. "Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!" is streaming on HBO Max in the US, and Sky in the UK. Everything Stu's up to: See my award-winning climate stand-up show, SPOILERS, live in the following places... Leicester | Feb 2024: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/performances/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers Mach | May 2024: https://www.machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 life!), and we also explore the origins of his podcast, Queer and Dumb, the mission of a straight person exploring the queer scene. Join the Insiders Club on Patreon at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to over 18 minutes of bonus features with Tomi including the cultural influence on Finland from the US and UK scenes and if viral crowdwork clips are yet to hit their shores (PLUS Tomi's Magic the Gathering career)! Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️  Get full video episodes (including this one) ☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 18 minutes with Tomi) ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title. Catch Up with Tomi: Follow on Instagram and Twitter/X: @tomiwalamies. You can also listen to Tomi's podcast, Queer and Dumb, on Spotify and where-ever else you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7J3crxM1tSvO3E0G1kmiVm. Everything Stu's up to: See me live at the Leicester Comedy Festival in February 2024:www.comedy-festival.co.uk/performances/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers. Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 comedy Support The Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ✅ Full video and ad-free audio episodes ✅ Over 27 minutes of EXTRAS with Mawaan ✅ Exclusive guest announcements and podcast updates   ✅ New membership offerings inc a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me, but with a fun title. Catch Up with Mawaan: To keep up to date with Mawaan, @mawaanr on Instagram and Twitter. You can watch all episodes of Juice on BBC iPlayer. Everything Stu's up to: See me live at the Leicester Comedy Festival in February 2024:www.comedy-festival.co.uk/performances/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers. See me also at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival in May 2024: machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers. Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Watch the full video version of this episode Get access to ad-free audio episodes Over 16 minutes of extras from Susie McCabe (plus the back catalogue!) Exclusive guest announcements and a monthly Stu-and-A with me! Catch Up with Susie: To keep up to date with Susie, @susiemccabecomic on Instagram. See her live show at the Kings Theatre in Glasgow on the 15th and 16th March 2024, find out more at susiemccabe.com. Everything Stu's up to: See me live at the Leicester Comedy Festival in February 2024:www.comedy-festival.co.uk/performances/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers. Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 from every show that has it, and much more including the full video version of this episode - PLUS get exclusive Insiders Q&As AND the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Connell. Catch Up with James: IG/Twitter: @offmenuofficial www.jamesacaster.com Everything Stu's up to: See me live at the Leicester Comedy Festival in February 2024: www.comedy-festival.co.uk/performances/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers. Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate “The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The Times Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. “There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 looks like and the forbidden topic of money… Want to watch the whole special episode in full now? Join the Insiders Club! Visit www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more including the full video version of this episode - PLUS get exclusive Insiders Q&As AND the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Connell. Catch Up with James: IG/Twitter: @offmenuofficial www.jamesacaster.com Everything Stu's up to: See me live at the Leicester Comedy Festival in February 2024: www.comedy-festival.co.uk/performances/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers. Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate “The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The Times Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. “There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 talk about the addictive nature of comedy, its impact on personal happiness, and whether one can find contentment regardless of gig outcomes. As an advocate for mental health, Harriet opens up about her role in running "Barking Tales" and the impact of neurodiversity on her comedic authenticity. Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more including a special video version of this exact episode (but don’t know why I’m telling you that now!) - PLUS get exclusive Insiders Q&As AND the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Connell. Catch Up with Harriet: IG: @harrietdyercomedy www.harrietdyer.com/ Watch Trigger Warning for free right now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKczZtezGys Everything Stu's up to: Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate “The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The Times Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. “There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 20 mins of extras available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club, this includes us talking about being a successful comedian on a feature film set as well as managing friendships while having an incredible work ethic and being a parent. Catch up with Iliza: See Iliza on tour with "Hard Feelings” including London's Eventim Apollo on the 6th and 8th December 2023! Tickets and more info at iliza.com. IG & TikTok: @ilizas Twitter: @iliza Everything Stu's up to: I'm LIVE at the Soho Theatre, London from Wed 29 Nov to Sat 2 Dec 23! Remaining tickets: sohotheatre.com/events/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers. Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate “The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The Times Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. “There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and why she can still feel like a failure in the middle of an ascendant career… Extras available exclusively to the Insiders Club include Sikisa on her experiences teaching at Soho Theatre, and her new wrestling podcast! Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including exclusive Insiders Q&As plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet. Catch Up with Sikisa: TW/IG: @Sikisacomedy www.sikisacomedy.com Everything Stu's up to: Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate “The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The Times Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. “There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 generation that resists putting content out if it isn’t excellent, and his relationship with humility… 30 mins of extras available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Alistair on sage advice for thriving at corporate gigs, worst deaths and strategies to survive them, and what happened when he played both Labour and Conservative party conferences… Catch up with Alistair See Alistair on tour in “Woke In Progress”, with dates and ticket links at www.alistairbarrie.com And find his food blog at www.foodponce.com TW/IG/TIK: @AlistairBarrie FB/YouTube/Blue Sky: AlistairBarrie www.alistairbarrie.com Everything Stu's up to: Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate “The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The Times Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. “There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1987, Jeff Shaw decided he was going to do comedy for a living. He meant it. With shades of “The Story Of Anvil”, this interview follows a man who has picked himself up and started again over four decades, each time achieving a version of his dream, and surviving the paradigm shifts that have accompanied his every decade in the US comedy industry. With tens of thousands of shows under his belt, and still chasing his dream, Jeff lays out his career as a standup, a comedy writer, and a Carnival Cruise comedy show director, before he found stand-up again, all the while displaying limitless hope, humility and gratitude… Extras include an Insider’s guide to what works and what doesn’t on a cruise ship comedy gig, from his unique perspective of both act and booker… Go to www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including exclusive Insiders Q&As plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet. Catch up with Jeff: www.comedianjeffshaw.com TW/IG: @jeffthefundude Everything Stu's up to: Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate “The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The Times Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. “There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a splash of pure sunshine, with the veteran of 1000 full-length improvised musicals in Olivier Award-winning “Showstopper!”, Ruth Bratt. She’s a supernaturally brilliant improviser and a sparkling human being, who is a) ambitiously lazy and b) feeds off the carrion of her own heart. We talk about her work with some of the biggest names in her craft; entering a waking dream state during 50-hour long improv marathon shows; getting down to the last two for Dobby in “Peep Show”; and the big choice that won her a role in “People Just Do Nothing”. 30mins of extras exclusively available to members of the Insiders Club include a fascinating dissection of insider impro/v terms, including “shelving”, “deepening”, “edits, taps and swipes” as well as the “circle of ideas”, not to mention Ruth’s experiences of the “horror” of early standup… Catch up with Ruth: www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/ruth-bratt TW: @ruthbratt IG: @brattbomb Everything Stu's up to: Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate “The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The Times Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. “There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nearly 12 years since his first appearance way back in episode 6, Adam Bloom joins us to celebrate the publication of his book “Finding Your Comic Genius” - an absolute treasure trove of his original and deeply technical comedy writing techniques. We talk about how his writing for and with huge comedians and celebrities over the years has honed his ability not just to write perfect punchlines, but also to share his knowledge with warmth and clarity. It’s destined to be on every comedian’s bookshelf worldwide, and in this episode he shares some examples of its secrets including "balls and cubes", "see-saws", "balloon-pops" and much much more! No extras from this one, you’ve got the whole lot, but check out the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more - including exclusive Insiders Q&As plus the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Donnet. Catch Up With Adam: Immediately go here and buy this book! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finding-Your-Comic-Genius-depth/dp/B0CGWWWZPM TW: @adambloomie2 IG: @adambloomcomedy Everything Stu's up to: Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate “The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” -The Times Find live dates as well as podcast community links, social media handles and comedy clips, and Stu’s official YouTube channel, all at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Or join the mailing list for unspecified freebies at: www.comedianscomedian.com Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members. “There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.