Comedian Fin Taylor chats with guests like Jonathan Pie and Jamie Laing about redefining comedy success online, freedom from audience funding, and the art of editing. They discuss creating witty roast jokes for internet personalities, the evolution of podcasting, and the future plans for their creative content production. The podcast offers insights into joke writing, filming interviews, and the dynamic guest selection process with a focus on internet culture and comedic dynamics.
Focusing on joke quality over delivery technique is vital in evolving comedic style.
Navigating comedy criticism in the era of social media involves managing potential misinterpretation risks.
Embracing creative risks and character-driven humor can differentiate an online comedy show and attract a diverse audience.
Deep dives
Finn Taylor vs the Internet Comedy Show Overview
Finn Taylor's award-winning climate change comedy show returns to the Edinburgh Festival with episodes showcasing a unique blend of roasting humor. Finn's online show navigates between Ali G and Between Two Ferns, delivering roast jokes to popular online figures. The show explores redefining comedic success and the freedom of audience-funded content creation.
Evolution of Finn Taylor's Show and Collaborative Process
Finn Taylor's show undergoes a transformative journey from its initial concept as a hoodwinking interview gig to a refined comedy platform. The collaborative efforts with Horatio Gould and Vittorio Angeloni result in an edgy, irreverent comedic approach reminiscent of classic satirical shows like Ali G. Their organic creative process emphasizes constant iteration, failure, and relentless pursuit of high-quality joke writing.
Guest Dynamics, Joke Creation, and Edgy Content Handling
Finn Taylor's show welcomes a diverse range of guests, including OnlyFans stars, Love Island personalities, and renowned comedians, fostering a mix of edgy humor, sincerity, and unpredictability. The interaction with guests involves authentic reactions and spontaneous joke exchanges, with the editing process balancing between showcasing humor and ensuring guest comfort. Finn's character-driven comedy style, enriched by real-time interactions and witty banter, offers a refreshing take on modern comedic content.
Future Prospects and Industry Evolution
With a growing audience and potential collaborations with high-profile figures like Ryan Reynolds, Finn Taylor's show positions itself at the forefront of internet-based comedy. The show's unique aesthetic, deep comedic roots, and focus on silo-breaking humor set it apart in an era of brand-focused online content. By staying true to its character-driven humor and embracing creative risks, the show continues to evolve and expand its comedic horizons, drawing in a diverse fan base invested in its unconventional and engaging approach.
Evolution of Comedy Style
The comedians discuss their evolution in prioritizing jokes and refining their comedic style. They emphasize the importance of putting jokes first and not losing them due to ineffective delivery techniques. With increased financial freedom, they now create content more spontaneously and efficiently, showcasing their honed comedic skills.
Navigating Comedy Criticism
The podcast participants delve into navigating comedy criticism, highlighting challenges of potential misinterpretation and backlash from social media. They touch on instances where their jokes were dissected and scrutinized, emphasizing the impact of new media's influence on generating controversies. Despite potential misinterpretation risks, they remain committed to creating content that resonates with their audience.
Fin Taylor returns to the pod as we delve into the viral sensation that is Fin Taylor vs The Internet!
Created with Horatio Gould and Vittorio Angelone, the format sees Fin try to discover how to make it big online by talking to someone with more followers than him. It is somewhere between Ali G and Between Two Ferns with guests including Jonathan Pie, Jamie Laing and Rosie Holt.
We discuss redefining what success in comedy looks like, the freedom provided by being directly funded by your audience and the importance of the edit.
Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras with Fin including his not-so-great experience on The Mash Report, leaving his agent and the secret of a roast joke.
