

Short Clip | Merrick Watts on Hecklers, Crowd Control & Comedy Warfare
In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I sit down with Merrick Watts, comedian, radio legend, and all-around top bloke, to talk about the art of handling tough crowds and why comedians have to scan the room like a tactical operator before stepping on stage.
In this hilarious and insightful chat, we cover:
๐ The wildest hecklers Merrick has faced (and how he shut them down).
๐ Why comedians have to assess the audience for potential "threats" before a show.
๐ The difference between a good heckle and someone who just wants to ruin the night.
๐ How crowd work can turn chaos into comedy gold.
๐ The crossover between comedy, resilience, and staying sharp under pressure.
This isnโt just about stand-upโitโs about reading people, owning the moment, and knowing when to roast, when to roll with it, and when to shut someone down with precision timing.
๐ Full episode drops this weekend!
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"A good comedian can read a room. A great one can take control of it."
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