Why is Emmy-nominated South-African satirist and comedian Loyiso is treated like a rock-star by his nation’s politicians? We explore the ability of SA comics to be outsiders to both UK and US culture, talk about his forthcoming Vimeo special, and learn why some comic ideas in the Xhosa language are untranslatable… Support the podcast at www.comedianscomedian.com/donate
Filed Under: African, Audiences, Edinburgh, New York, Reviews, Risk, Success, Touring Comedian, TV
Comments: No CommentsIs Lewis Black the angriest man in America? We discuss Lewis’ origins in theatre, his turnover of topical material, particularly in an election cycle, and the trigger points from which he derives his explosive creativity. We also find out why silence is where you hear the joke…
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A provocative and genuine comic, Tiff pulls apart her subject matter like a terrier, mining huge laughs from political, topical and personal subjects. We talk about agency, process and sexism, and explore the creative opportunities afforded by her stewardship of London’s “Old Rope” new material night.
Filed Under: 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Argument, Chris Rock, Criticism, Depression, Diversity, Edgy, Edinburgh, Equality, Feminism, Joan Rivers, Live At The Apollo, Mental Health, Mock The Week, Old Rope, One Liners, QI, Radio 4, Show Me The Funny, So You Think You’re Funny, Structure, Success, TV, Twitter
Comments: No CommentsAt the top of his game, stand-up Bill Burr is conquering the planet with an extraordinary creative ferocity. He delights in unsettling audiences by saying the un-sayable, before justifying his comic position with inspiring verve. We learn the tricks he uses to break out of routine onstage, explode the myth of finding one’s voice, and also have a really invigorating argument about privilege…
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Filed Under: Audiences, Beginners, Controversial, Criticism, Edinburgh, Ego, Fame, Feminism, Festival Comedian, Gender, Heckles, Improv, Inspiration, Money, Open Mic, Persona, Reviews, Stage Persona, Storytelling, Structure, Success, Touring Comedian, USA, Writing On Stage
Comments: No CommentsThere’s dry, and then there’s Todd Barry. On his “Crowdwork” tour, Todd’s skill in low-energy one-liners allows him to spin unexpected angles into truly original audience interaction. We discuss writing habits, beating ideas to death onstage, and how it feels to play two different fictionalised versions of himself simultaneously…
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Filed Under: Alternative Comedy, Audiences, Beginners, Canada, Criticism, Edinburgh, First Open Spot, Improv, Inspiration, Louis CK, Mainstream, New York, One Liners, Persona, Reviews, Seinfeld, Soho Theatre, Structure, Success, Writing On Stage
Comments: No CommentsBrilliant British-Nigerian comic Funmbi shares a fascinating take on his transition from the urban circuit to the mainstream, and his reasoning behind the move. We also explore the dynamic between hype, substance and longevity, and get schooled on the inner mechanisms of the cussing battles which he mastered as a child…
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Filed Under: African, Amateur, Amused Moose, Audiences, Beginners, Chris Rock, College, Comedy Store, Def Comedy Jam, Def Jam, Double Act, Drama School, Eddie Murphy, Edinburgh, Ghanaian, Improv, Jack Whitehall, Jamaican, Jobs, London, Mainstream, Money, Nigerian, One Liners, Paul Chowdhry, Persona, Prince Abdhi, School, Seinfeld, Soho Theatre, Stereotypes, Success, Tim Key, Top Secret, Urban Circuit
Comments: No CommentsDarkly silly stand-up and clown Seymour Mace channels his anger and bitterness through a lens of pure sunshine. He talks candidly about the challenges of living with depression in comedy; hating people who you know to be nice, the fear of returning to counselling, and letting yourself be happy. We also blow the lid off Cake Club…
Filed Under: Abandoman, Dark Humour, Depression, Edinburgh, Mental Health, Street-Performing, Success, Touring Comedian
Comments: No CommentsBrash but vulnerable, explicit but innocent, Abigoliah Schamaun loves whisky and hot yoga. We talk about her trans-atlantic transplant and the difference between bullies and wafflers, as well as getting stuck into gender norms and dirty jokes.
Filed Under: Alcohol, Alex Edelman, Criticism, Edinburgh, Festival Comedian, London, Quality Control, Success, USA
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