You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Gareth Reynolds
May 22, 2024
Gareth Reynolds from The Dollop podcast joins in for a hilarious banter on nostalgic memories, rowdy audiences in stand-up comedy, and whimsical scenarios like a British Batman. The conversation also touches on sponsorships, funny shapes, and navigating success in the entertainment industry.
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Kids Fire Safety Video Fame
- Gareth Reynolds hosted a kids fire safety video and was recognized years later by teachers and students.
- He described hosting a show about fire escape plans for families, which became an unusual moment of fame for him.
Slapstick Comedy Gone Too Far
- Gareth and his partner did a corporate talent show where he was slapped repeatedly as part of an act.
- The slapstick comedy became progressively less funny, leading them to stop after many slaps.
Venue Size Shapes Comedy
- The quality and intimacy of comedy change drastically by venue size.
- Top comedy clubs feel like caves, creating the ideal atmosphere for punch line comedy compared to larger venues.