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The Comedian's Comedian Podcast
436 - Gareth Reynolds
Sep 7, 2023
Gareth Reynolds, co-host of The Dollop podcast and a superb comic and improviser, talks about his improv characterisation, the history of his collaboration with Dave Anthony, and how taking 'The Dollop Pill' has changed his perception of America. They also discuss the 'robust mental health triumvirate' of improv, sports analogies and regular income, and explore his YouTube series 'Ga’riffs', where he heroically improvises stand-up on audience suggestions. They delve into the techniques and structures Gareth employs while riffing and the parallels between theatre sports, improv on-stage, and crowd work.
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- Gareth Reynolds' fully improvised shows during the pandemic showcased his commitment and creativity in making people laugh without a physical audience.
- Reynolds' transition from improv to stand-up comedy has shaped his signature style, combining characterizations, riffing, and crowd work.
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Gareth Reynolds' Pandemic Improvised Shows
During the pandemic, comedian Gareth Reynolds created a series of fully improvised shows that he streamed live from his living room. Every Thursday, he would read suggestions from the virtual audience and spontaneously riff on them, committing to the premise of making up jokes and stories on the spot. The shows were an outlet for Reynolds during a time when live performances were canceled, and he took them seriously, aiming to make them as professional as possible. Despite the absence of a physical audience, Reynolds engaged with the suggestions and found ways to create laughter and enjoyment. His commitment and creativity in these improvised shows are both commendable and entertaining.
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