Alarmingly successful for one so young, tender wee boy Daniel Sloss likes to get his teeth into an argument on stage. We discuss the pleasures and pitfalls of really committing to an angle, as well as learning who urinated on whose bag…

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Filed Under: 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Bridget Christie, Conan, Controversial, Dark Humour, Dave Chappelle, Edinburgh, Festival, Festival Comedian, First Open Spot, Fringe, George Carlin, Inspiration, Interview, Kai Humphries, Lee Evans, Live, Live At The Apollo, Louis CK, Mark Nelson, Observational Comedy, Quality Control, Rob Brydon, Sofie Hagen, Stage Persona, Stand Up, Success, The Stand, Tiffany Stevenson, Tig Notaro, Tom Stade, Twitter, USA, Writing Jokes

An extraordinary education in stand-up from someone who’s been doing it since the seventies! San Francisco-based Will Durst mixes observations about life in one’s sixties, as well as political fire-brandery that swirls from column to stage. We talk about: the backbeat of jokes; escaping the responsibilities of adult life; “running twice as fast just to stay in the same place” and getting kicked out of the White House…

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Filed Under: Bill Hicks, Carson, Edinburgh, Festival, First Open Spot, Fringe, George Carlin, Greg Proops, Inspiration, Interview, Lenny Bruce, Live, Nightmare Before Christmas, Observational Comedy, Political Humour, Quality Control, Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Saturday Night Live, Stage Persona, Stand Up, Steve Coogan, Steve Martin, Success, USA, Woody Allen, Writing Jokes

Known for years as being the guy whose unchecked anger screwed up his career, Dave Anthony has resolved his issues and enjoys a career which straddles standup, podcasting, and being a writer on Maron. We talk about self-sabotage, the dangers of being “solid”, and his desire to break with the US tradition of non-themed comedy shows. Has podcasting vanquished the old gatekeepers, and have new ones have emerged, including perhaps Dave himself?

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In the second part of our conversation, Jimmy Pardo discusses his incredibly successful “Never Not Funny” podcast, the super fans who regularly go to great lengths to see the show, and the “misfitness” of the podcast audience. That’s you people.  We love you.

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Sick of being told he was the funniest guy off-stage, something had to change for lightning-fast wise-cracker Jimmy Pardo.  Fortunately it did, and he became the “self-deprecating blowhard” America knows and loves today.  We talk about the pros and cons of opening for Conan O’Brien, and explore the irresistible allure of TV, even in the face of new media.  But can you ever escape feeling like you can’t write a joke?

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In this second part of our conversation, blisteringly funny Todd Glass issues a passionate call to people to “keep evolving”. He also details the cash wager with comedian David Cross that saw him push a piece of material to its limits, and reveals a cunning plan for some technological trickery to make his arguments onstage more resonant…

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Todd Glass is a runaway train; stoked by righteous anger, coupled together by a natural warmth. Known for coming out of the closet some thirty years into his career, he talks here about the ramifications of that announcement, his propensity to be “always on”, and how rage can fuel liberalism.

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Charismatic, stubborn and powerful, Jackie Kashian might have started off life as a “spooky reading girl”, but is now the rallying champion of nerd comedy. Head Ranger of The Dork Forest podcast, and writing partner of Maria Bamford, she produces very funny and robust material that stands up for the weakest in society. But how can you become a Zen comic like her?

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Filed Under: Baron Vaughn, Bill Hicks, Comedy Central, Dark Humour, David O’Doherty, Fear, Greg Proops, LA Podfest, Maria Bamford, Paul Gilmartin, Podcasting, Quality Control, Setlist, Stage Persona, Stewart Lee, Storytelling, Structure, Success, The Nerdist, Tig Notaro, USA, Writing On Stage