The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

James Acaster Returns, Again! (2024) | Part Two

Jan 16, 2024

Stand-up comedian James Acaster discusses the development of his latest show, dealing with hecklers, and the inner crisis of being a comedian. Topics include Ghostbusters, Bo Burnham, and *that* Oscars moment.

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James Acaster

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Handling hecklers became a tool for self-reflection and growth in James Acaster's stand-up evolution.

Audience behavior reflects comedian's insecurities and doubts, leading to healthier stand-up relationships.

James Acaster emphasizes personal growth, self-awareness, and creative evolution in balancing audience expectations.

Deep dives

James Acaster's Award-Winning Climate Change Comedy Show Returns to the Edinburgh Festival

Tickets for James Acaster's award-winning climate change comedy show, 'Heckler's Welcome,' are available for the Edinburgh Festival in August on stu@goldsmith.com. The show caters to diverse audiences, from climate enthusiasts to those unsure about the current news. James discusses the show's journey, the idea of a perfect audience, and the inner struggles of being a comedian.

Intro

2min

Navigating Hecklers and Identity Crisis in Comedy

11min

Exploring the Relationship Between Audience and Performer

7min

Navigating Mental Health and Performance in Stand-Up Comedy

23min

Exploring Performer-Audience Dynamics and Production Updates

2min

Evolution in Dealing with Hecklers and Actor Auditions

8min

A Mix of Updates and Reflections

2min

Personal Anecdotes and Podcast Updates

6min

In the second part of this special episode, we explore the development journey of James' latest show, Hecklers Welcome, the false idea of a perfect audience and dealing with the inner-crisis of being a comedian.

I also put your questions to James, where we talk all things Ghostbusters, Bo Burnham and *that* Oscars moment.

Visit www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders for ad-free episodes, extra content from every show that has it, and much more including the full video version of this episode - PLUS get exclusive Insiders Q&As AND the incredible “self-help for comedians” special with Amanda Connell.

Catch Up with James:

IG/Twitter: @offmenuofficial

www.jamesacaster.com

Everything Stu's up to:

See me live at the Leicester Comedy Festival in February 2024: www.comedy-festival.co.uk/performances/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers.

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

“The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The Times

Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith

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Stu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.

“There’s perfect and there’s perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group

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

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The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

James Acaster Returns, Again! (2024) | Part Two

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

James Acaster's Award-Winning Climate Change Comedy Show Returns to the Edinburgh Festival

James Acaster's Journey in Stand-up Comedy Evolution

Personal Growth and Reflection during James Acaster's Comedy Tour

Challenges and Achievements on the Stand-Up Comedy Tour

Insights into James Acaster's Creative Process and Self-Reflection

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