Abby Wambaugh is an American comedian, writer, and improviser who has made their mark on the UK comedy scene with The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows, which earned them the Best Newcomer ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award. This month, they return to the Fringe with their hit show before it transfers Off-Broadway in the Autumn.

We discuss the cultural shifts moving from New York to Denmark, creating an environment to worm, Abby shares how the grief of a miscarriage became the unlikely starting point for her journey into comedy, the impact of content warnings on a show's structure, what it's like returning a show to Edinburgh, expectations for a career in comedy and is Abby Wambaugh happy...

Content warning: this episode includes discussion of miscarriage.

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Catch Up with Abby:

Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows is at the Pleasance Courtyard from the 12th (that’s next Tuesday!) to the 25th August before it heads Off-Broadway in the Autumn. Find all the info and more at abbywambaugh.com.

Everything Stu's up to:

Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF at the Edinburgh Fringe: 11th (next Monday!) -17th August, 2025. Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.

See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy

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