The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

This week we’re delving back into the archives and going to episode 320 with the musical comedy genius of Flo & Joan where we discuss:going from open mics to a special on Amazon Prime in just four yearsthe inside story on their Royal Variety Performancewhy going viral makes you turn your phone offwhat they learnt from the Canadian improv sceneand how shaking an egg is harder than it looks... Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to over 30 minutes of exclusive extras.👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 30mins of exclusive extra content with Flo & Joan✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly-ish Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Flo & Joan: Flo & Joan are on tour through the UK and Ireland from September! Find all the dates and more at floandjoan.com.Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE - find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy. Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Get in touch: If you’re listening and thinking ‘I’d love to work with ComComPod on getting something out there’ or ‘there’s someone you should absolutely have on’ - drop us an email at callum@comedianscomedian.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlene Kaye is a musician and comedian based in New York who has toured the world, opening for bands like the Arctic Monkeys and Metallica. You may have seen her "Every Taylor Swift Song" skit which now sits at out 100 million views - or in her two cover bands, Guns N’ Hoses (all-girl GNR) and Labiahead (all girl Radiohead). She's now back with her new show Diversity Shredder, including dates at London's Underbelly. In this episode we discuss:why Tenacious D and Flight of the Conchords works so wellis the feeling of being a rockstar and a comedian the same thing?does being successful in one creative field help starting in stand-upbuilding her first stand-up show from a notebook about her mumperforming to incompatible fan baseshacking algorithms through retention loops and hook writinghow a Taylor Swift parody changed everythingand we find out if Charlene is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including:how ego shows up differently in music vs comedywhen your safety net becomes part of the actand turning real-life tension into art👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Catch Up with Charlene: Charlene Kaye: Diversity Shredder is at at London's Underbelly next week on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th April. You find out more live dates at kayeofficial.com. You can also follow her on Instagram, @charlenekaye.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Charlene✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly(ish) Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including dates in Bristol, London, Manchester, Stoke, Marlborough, LA and Mach! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy. Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Get in touch: If you’re listening and thinking ‘I’d love to work with ComComPod on getting something out there’ or ‘there’s someone you should absolutely have on’ - drop us an email at callum@comedianscomedian.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m joined by Johnny Marriott from PET NEEDS for a very special NonComPod. The Colchester punk-fuelled melodic rock four-piece who’ve supported The Hives, Frank Turner and Flogging Molly are back with their fourth studio album, ELBOWS OUT! THIS IS CAPITALISM, which is out today. We discuss:how the band survived through playing in strangers' living roomsthe real economics on being in a band in 2026how becoming a parent shapes a creative careerwhy punk isn’t dead… it’s just complicated nowthe complex nature of parasocial relationshipsmanaging anxiety in creative workand we find out if Johnny is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including:the parallels between song writing and stand-upthe strange pressure of releasing new musicand how lifestyle changes have shaped the band👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Catch Up with PET NEEDS: PET NEEDS’ fourth studio ‘ELBOWS OUT! THIS IS CAPITALISM’ is out now wherever you buy records from! Find out more about the band at petneedsband.com.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Johnny from PET NEEDS✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly(ish) Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including dates in London, Manchester, Stoke, Milton Keynes, Bristol, Marlborough, Mach, Monmouth and LA! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube-famous glam-rock showpig Chris Fleming has amassed a legion of fans through brilliantly funny music videos, such as "I'm Afraid To Talk To Men", "Grad-Student Shuffle" and "Polyamorous". Chris Fleming: Live at The Palace, is now streaming on HBO Max so what better reason to resurface this episode originally released on Halloween in 2019, where we talk about:drowning in stand-up and clawing a way back to shore through developing live work for the internetproving one isn't "a YouTuber"the "restrictive freedom" of comedyand whether Chris is a real pariah or just a wannabe…Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to an exclusive LIVE Insider's Q&A with James from 2021.👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 30mins of exclusive extra content with Chris✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly-ish Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Chris: Chris Fleming: Live at The Palace, is now streaming on HBO Max!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including dates in Bristol, London, Manchester, Stoke, Marlborough, Mach and LA! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy. Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Get in touch: If you’re listening and thinking ‘I’d love to work with ComComPod on getting something out there’ or ‘there’s someone you should absolutely have on’ - drop us an email at callum@comedianscomedian.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joyelle Nicole Johnson is a US comedian known for bringing joy to the stage! Joyelle has performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers, is the permanent guest host on Sirius XM's Godfrey Complex and is currently the warm up comic for Hasan Minhaj's Patriot Act on Netflix.In this episode we discuss:why American comedians are seriously considering leaving the USlearning to tell brutal truths while still keeping the audience onsidewhy nerves can be a sign of respect for the audiencethe night a heckler rushed the stage during her set in Harlemhow artists can’t thrive creatively when they don’t feel safewhy becoming a comedian requires “a little bit of delusion”and we find out if Joyelle is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including:learning to use your voicehow people cosplay comfortand why influencers often fail on stage👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Catch Up with Joyelle: Joyelle’s special Lovejoy is out now on Peacock if you’re in the US and you can listen to her album Yell Joy at Blonde Medicine. You can also follow on Instagram, @JoyelleNicole.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Joyelle✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly(ish) Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including dates in Bristol, London, Manchester, Stoke, Marlborough and Mach! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With James Acaster's Hecklers Welcome hitting over 400 cinema screens this weekend - we’re looking back at his 2024 appearance on the show. Originally released in two parts, we go in depth into the creation of the show including:the moment that led to James taking breaking from stand-upwhat it was like touring the show and if James still hates hecklersand I put your questions to James, where we talk all things Ghostbusters, Bo Burnham and *that* Oscars moment.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to an exclusive LIVE Insider's Q&A with James from 2021.👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ Over an houir of exclusive extra content with James✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly-ish Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with James: James Acaster - Cinemagoers Welcome is out now in cinemas, head to www.jamesacasterincinemas.com to find your local venue!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including dates in Bristol, London, Manchester, Stoke, Marlborough and Mach! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy. Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Cheng is a stand-up comedian, writer and professional poker player, but is probably best known for being the master of going viral on LinkedIn with over 200,000 followers!Outside of poking the corporate world, Ken has written for Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week and even created a Doctor Who audio episode. We discuss:how LinkedIn satire accidentally became the biggest career pivot of his lifeis poker psychology the same as being a stand-uphow signing up for an open mic with Ed Gamble changed everythingbecoming a minor celebrity in the board game worldthe realisation that the Fringe isn't your audienceand we find out if Ken Cheng is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including:turning LinkedIn satire into corporate gigs and serious moneythe temptation to tour again and refusing to rip off an audienceand being commissioned to write for companies that don't even publish the work👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Catch Up with Ken: You can obviously connect with Ken professionally on LinkedIn, search “Ken Cheng”. For everything else, you can visit linktr.ee/kencheng.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Ken✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including dates in Bristol, London, Manchester, Stoke, Marlborough and Mach! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lindsey Santoro shot to prominence at 2023’s Edinburgh Fringe, winning Next Up’s Biggest Award in Comedy with her show, Pink Tinge.Since then, Lindsey has created her hit BBC Radio 4 comedy series, The Lively Life of Lindsey Santoro, appeared on Live at the Apollo and supported Joe Lycett on tour! We discuss:using comedy as a tool for connectionbalancing a NHS day job with the crushing anxiety of early comedy gigsearning critical acclaim at Edinburgh, the financial surprises and attic life at the Pleasanceescaping imposter syndromethe importance of having a "base" outside of comedyand we find out if Lindsey Santoro is happy….Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 13 minutes of exclusive extras including:how Lindsey’s BBC Radio 4 series came abouthow her agent kept her grounded through Edinburgh and balancing ambition with sanity👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Catch Up with Lindsey: You can see Lindsey Santoro live, including an upcoming work-in-progress at the Pleasance London - find out more at lindseysantoro.co.uk. You can also keep up-to-date on Instagram, @lindsey_santoro.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 13 minutes of exclusive extra content with Lindsey✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including at the Leicester Comedy Festival! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shenoah Allen is the co-creator of the legendary The Pajama Men, as well as a writer, actor and director with credits across the Soho Theatre, the West End, and projects developed with the BBC and HBO - as well as even appearing on Breaking Bad!Now he's now created the dazzling work of genius that is Sunlight with Nina Conti and is currently on tour with Bloodlust Summertime. We discuss:using a monkey mask to tell the most human love story possibletreating the script like a jazz framework rather than a rulebookhow “doing nothing” can be the strongest acting choicethe challenges of leaving a 20-year comedy partnershipturning teenage dread into a solo comedy showand creating something that outlives youJoin the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including:finding the humour in dangerous teenage experienceshow he pushed boundaries working with Kim Nobleand breaking out of characters to tell the truth on stage👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok,Catch Up with Shenoah: Shenoah Allen: Bloodlust Summertime is at the Soho Theatre from Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st February and Sunlight, Shenoah's film with Nina Conti, is out now on streaming platforms! You can keep up-to-date on Instagram, @imshenoahallenSupport our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Shenoah✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including at the Leicester Comedy Festival! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Duker is a comedian, writer, improviser, and storyteller whose fearless, sharp, and subversive comedy has earned her sellout shows across the world, along with a nomination for Best Newcomer 2019 and a spot on Taskmaster! We discuss:why financial awareness is essential for new comedianshow visibility can be both empowering and exhaustingthe unique challenges Black women face in comedywhy staying bold matters even when people judgeand we find out if Sophie Duker is happy….📢 This episode is supported by Adam Bloom's Finding Your Comic Genius: An In-Depth Guide to the Art of Stand-Up Comedy, download on Audible today! Narrated by Matt Lucas, Ed Byrne, Ninia Benjamin and more - It explains the groundbreaking methods and theories that give you the tools to fast-track your stand-up to the next level and will permanently change the way you look at writing and performing comedy!Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including:why resisting audience expectations can create richer comedyhow new material is a playground for experimentationand why expanding your persona on stage matters more than fitting in👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok,Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Sophie✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Sophie: You can keep up-to-date with Sophie on Instagram, @sophiedukebox If you're heading to the Melbourne Comedy Festival in March/April, make sure to go and see The Sophie Duker Show!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including at the Leicester Comedy Festival! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 500… I'm joined by REGGIE WATTS! His work sits right on the fault line between music and comedy using looping pedals, his voice, and a huge amount of imagination to create shows that are completely unique every night. Whether it’s being bandleader on The Late Late Show with James Corden, featuring on Comedy Bang! Bang!, embarking on worldwide sold-out tours or DJing the Emmys, Reggie’s career has been defined by doing things his own way. We discuss:the struggles with creating true improv for televisioncreating his The Late Late Show with James Corden role on his own termsthe frustration with being underused on Comedy Bang! Bang!why no two Reggie Watts shows are ever the sameand how smaller teams make braver work📢 This episode is supported by Adam Bloom's Finding Your Comic Genius: An In-Depth Guide to the Art of Stand-Up Comedy, download on Audible today! Narrated by Matt Lucas, Ed Byrne, Ninia Benjamin and more - It explains the groundbreaking methods and theories that give you the tools to fast-track your stand-up to the next level and will permanently change the way you look at writing and performing comedy!Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 30 minutes of exclusive extras including:the tools Reggie uses to stay present in performancewhy AI’s survival depends on a thriving planetand embracing discoveries on-stage👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok,Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 30 minutes of exclusive extra content with Reggie✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Reggie: Reggie's latest special, Live From the Berghain, is now available on YouTube. For more info inc upcoming live shows, visit reggie-watts.com.Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 500 is NEARLY here, but first we're going all the way back to episode 7!Recorded in 2012, I chat to fellow comedy nerd, Sarah Millican, as we discuss her writing process, some of the unique challenges faced by a high-profile act, including playing large rooms and preparing for panel shows, as well as plenty of tips for newer acts on how to escape the day-job and turn pro!Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to 36 minutes of exclusive extras!👉 Sign up to the NEW monthly ComComPod Mailing List!Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 36 minutes of exclusive extra content with Sarah✅ Early access to new episodes✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Sarah:Sarah Millican's new show, Late Bloomer, is now available to buy, stream and download. Find out more at sarahmillican.co.uk.Everything I'm up to:Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the final part of finding out if comedians were happy in 2025 with Russell Howard, Mark Simmons, Aparna Nancherla, Nick Mohammed, Kemah Bob, Daniel Foxx & Adam Riches.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to exclusive extras including Russell Howard on what’s it like being rich and famous, Aparna Nancherla on the worst comedy advice she's ever received (it's shocking!) and Nick Mohammed on the security of magic within comedy.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to ad-free full video and audio episodes✅ The full catalogue of exclusive extras you can't find anywhere else✅ Early access to new episodes✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”Everything I'm up to:Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the second part of this end of the year special as we find out whether comedians were actually happy in 2025 with Max Fosh, Lucy Pearman, Pete Lee, Marjolein Robertson, Damien Power, Huge Davies & Josie Long!Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to exclusive extras including Max Fosh's secret to build retention in online content, Josie Long on the emotional architecture of an Edinburgh Hour and how a mysterious mind-reader jolted Marjolein Robertson's career in comedy.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to ad-free full video and audio episodes✅ The full catalogue of exclusive extras you can't find anywhere else✅ Early access to new episodes✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”Everything I'm up to:Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We find out if comedians were happy in 2025 with Iain Stirling, Chloe Radcliffe, Scott Auckerman, Alan Davies, Chloe Petts, Alex Kealy, Marc Jennings & Emma Doran all in this first volume! Think of this as a quick glimpse into each episode, whether you’re brand new and catching up, or you’re a long-time listener revisiting.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to exclusive extras including Iain Stirling’s secret to activate your authentic self, Scott Auckerman on Comedy Bang Bang’s guest booking strategy, Chloe Petts on elevating material with comedy directors and Alan Davies on navigating the pull between creative integrity and financial opportunity.👉 Complete the ComComPod Survey and sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List!Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to ad-free full video and audio episodes✅ The full catalogue of exclusive extras you can't find anywhere else✅ Early access to new episodes✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”Everything I'm up to:Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on episode 499… I'm joined by Ray Bradshaw - the multi-award-winning Scottish comedian who’s about to head out on his fourth UK tour with CODA. You may know Ray from BBC Scotland and Radio 4, he’s recently just finished supporting John Bishop, and hosts his own hit football podcast, Fantasy Fives! We discuss:growing up as a child of deaf parents and how that shaped Ray’s confidence, memory and lack of stage nervesmaking comedy accessible with the technical challenge of signing live comedy with timing laughs and learning structureRay’s approach to stand-up with no notes and no structure but total authenticitybeing niche famous and knowing when you’ve already wonJoin the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to over 10 minutes of exclusive extras including:using Edinburgh to turn material, not create buzzbuilding a comedy career around family lifeand embracing mistakes, from announcing the wrong person had died on live radio to thanking the wrong city on an arena tour👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok,Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ Over 10 minutes of exclusive extra content with Ray✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Ray: Ray Bradshaw is on tour in 2026 across the UK and Ireland with CODA, find out all the dates and more at raybradshaw.com. You can also watch Ray’s special, Bald Ginger, on BBC iPlayer.Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I’m joined by Urooj Ashfaq - the Mumbai-based comedian, writer and actor who’s quickly become one of the most exciting voices in stand-up. Bursting onto the scene winning Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2023, she’s now back with her new show, How To Be A Baddie.We discuss the danger of optimising your honesty, the evolution of the Indian stand-up scene, can you be emotionally sensitive while succeeding in comedy, why you can’t plan authenticity, the pressure for women to never be mediocre and we find out if Urooj Ashfaq is happy!Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 25 minutes of exclusive extras including Urooj’s comedy superpowers, the pressure to perform for clicks, brand deals and the vulnerability of going viral.👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok,Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 25 minutes of exclusive extra content with Urooj✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Urooj: You can keep up-to-date with Urooj Ashfaq on Instagram, @uroojashfaq.AOB: If you’re a student comedy society or group that can’t afford to go to the Edinburgh Fringe 2026, Stevie Martin is running a Student Comedy Fringe Fund which is now open for applications, there's an introduction session on 18th Dec and the deadline is Jan 7th. Find out more at linktre.ee/5tevieM!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in January 2020, John Kearns is a master at finding pathos in the prosaic, combining clowning and standup in a way that makes absolutely no sense written down. With influences from Jacques Tati to Neil Hamburger, we explored his sense of place within himself, overreaching in his writing, and ambition in his career...Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to 30 minutes of exclusive extras including John's brilliant technique for underpinning all his material with genuine pathos, delving into writing for Harry Hill, meeting Chris Morris, and how the spotlight can burn...👉 Complete the ComComPod Survey and sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List!Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 30 minutes of exclusive extra content with John✅ Early access to new episodes✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with John:John Kearns is on tour throughout 2026 with Tilting at Windmills, find all the info and more at www.johnkearnscomedy.co.uk.Everything I'm up to:Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

405 episodes and 11 years later… the incredible Josie Long returns as we dig into NOW IS THE TIME OF MONSTERS, her new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. We discuss why it's not a bad thing to preach to the choir, the themes of climate dread and parenthood, how Josie created a jaw dropping immersive finale, the harsh reality of mixed-bill gigs, redefining success on her own terms and we find out if Josie is happy...Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including the emotional architecture of an Edinburgh Hour, letting yourself be vulnerable on stage as well as hand-transcribing sets, creating cue cards and recycling abandoned bits.👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok,Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Josie✅ Early access to new episodes✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Josie:Josie Long: Now Is The Time Of Monsters is now on tour through to December, coming to Leicester, York, Newcastle, Glasgow and Kendal. For more info, visit josielong.com. You can also keep up-to-date on Instagram, @JosieLong.Everything I'm up to:Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Riches is known for his shows that teeter perfectly between crafted brilliance and sheer chaos with his fearless, high-energy characters performances - from Sean Bean, Coach Coach to Michael Ball. This is an incredibly rare look behind the mask and one you don't want to miss!We discuss why Edinburgh shouldn't be seen as the Olympics, Eddie Izzard's documentary that inspired him to rip up the rulebook, how audience participation became his superpower, the challenges of the industry, how Sean Bean's Dungeons 'n Bastards reignited a creative spark and is Adam Riches happy…Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including learning to shift gears for stand-up audiences with character comedy, the choice to seek out an audience, a wild late night Edinburgh spot and the timing structure he created which allowed his act to remain freeform.Follow the Pod: Instagram, YouTube & TikTok, and also you can also sign up to the Mailing List!Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Adam✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Adam:Adam Riches: The 12 Beans of Christmas is on tour this December across the UK and also stars in Jimmy, which returns to the Park theatre in London from the 19th to 24th January 2026. For more info, please visit linktre.ee/adamrichescomedy.Everything I'm up to:See me live (when there's dates!)… Find out all the info at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.