DIED HARD

In this episode, Ben has a chat with Californian/Mancunian comedian, Sam Fotovat about the influences of 90s comedy, and how just one person can turn a gig into a bomb.

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This week, Ben chats with, Australian comedian, Daniel Connell about his best and worst gong shows and so much more. Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/ Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

This episode, Ben chats to Jack McClean (BBC New Comedy Awards 2023) about his worst gigs in a surprisingly heartfelt and thorough chat. Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/ Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benowencomedy/ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

In the first episode of DIED HARD Vol. 2, Ben chats with, comedian and filmmaker, Ryan Seager about his best and worst gong shows and so much more. Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/ Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

In this special bonus episode of DIED HARD Vol. 2, Ben chats with comedian, Amy Matthews, about her worst gigs, what she’s proud of in her career, and so much more as she preps for her upcoming tour. Amy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyfmatthews/ Amy’s website: https://www.amymatthewscomedy.com Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

Yippee Ki-yay, Mother Podcasters… DIED HARD is almost back in your earholes.

In the season finale, we're joined by Olga Koch (Mock the Week, Late Night Mash) to discuss her globe-trotting holiday and the worst gig she remembers. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss season two! Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/ Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

This week, Ben sits down with Tiernan Douieb (comedian, kid's comedian, writer and a tired dad) to discuss starting standup in 2003, getting to write for Hey Duggee and his very worst gig. Follow Tiernan: @tiernandouieb Follow the Podcast: @diedhardpod and @ofmiceand.ben

This week, Ben chats to Dr Henry Michael to discuss his best advice, his introduction to comedy and the joke that fell on deaf ears.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Andrew Marsh to discuss comedy as his character, Balthazar Dark, and bombing at The Stand.

This week, Ben sits down with Doug Carter to discuss his comedy firsts and worsts. Follow Doug: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/douglas.carter.925/ Random WaffleBollox: https://www.facebook.com/DougCarterComedy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougsrantsandlaughs Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/⁠ Ben's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/⁠ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

This week, Ben sits down with David Stanier to discuss his love of comedy, his greatest advice, and a gong-show crush. Follow David: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/davidstanier0/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidStanier TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davestanier YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidAStanier Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/⁠⁠ Ben's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/⁠⁠ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

This week, Ben sits down with the future king of clowning, Casey Filips. They talk all things, from their love of international comedy to a surprise party gone wrong. Follow Casey: Instagram - @caseyfilips OR Check out his Edinburgh show 'Long Distance Roommates' Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diedhardpod Ben's Instagram: ⁠@ofmiceand.ben Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

This week, Ben sits down with Tegan Marlow to discuss a gig full of tension. Follow Tegan: Instagram - @tegan.marlow Or check out her Femmes and Thems comedy nights Keep Updated: Podcast Insta - @diedhardpod Ben's Instagram - @ofmiceand.ben Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

This week, Ben sits down with Steve Bugeja (comedian, actor, writer, co-creator of Buffering with Iain Stirling) to discuss his best advice, his comedy origins, and his nana’s coffee club gig. Follow Steve: stevebugeja.com (tickets to his Edinburgh show, available here) Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/ Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

This week, Ben sits down with James Crook to discuss his best advice, his comedy origins, and the time he died on stage in Flanagan’s Apple, Liverpool… and offended the Swedes. Follow James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counterfeitcrooky/?hl=en The Laughiȩnda Comedy Club: https://www.facebook.com/Laughienda/ Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/⁠ Ben's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/⁠ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

This week, Ben sits down with comedian, Jon Pearson, and discusses his best advice, his comedy origins and how he lost an audience in the first minute. Follow Jon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnyp_comic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonnyp_comic Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonnyp_comic Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/ Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

This week, Ben sits down with the host of Confessions, Sam Petersen, and discusses the Melbourne Comedy Festival and how his worst gig ruined a whole Trivia Night. Follow Sam: Confessions Website: https://confessionsthepodcast.com/ Confessions Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions/id1387714787 Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/⁠ Ben's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/⁠ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com

One thing in life is certain... Everyone dies on stage. Join comedian, Ben Owen, as he sits down with some of your favourite comedians and fellow comedy new-comers to dissect their worst performances and the lessons they've learned along the way. The first 8: Sam Petersen Jon Pearson James Crook Steve Begeja David Stanier Doug Carter Andrew Marsh Henry Michael Keep Updated: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/ Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/ Get in touch: benowencomedy@gmail.com