Join Emman Idama, a stand-up comic, and Harry Fennell, a talented musician, in this live podcast recorded in Dublin. They discuss the importance of humor, share their experiences in Berlin, talk about quitting smoking, and discuss upcoming gigs. Don't miss the incredible songs performed by Harry throughout the episode.
The podcast emphasizes the importance of companionship and the challenges of meeting new people in a new city, providing a platform for social interaction and connection.
Iman's journey as a stand-up comedian and Harry's passion for music showcase the power of humor and music as ways to cope with challenges and express emotions.
Deep dives
The Importance of Companionship in a New City
This live episode of the podcast explores the idea of companionship and the challenges of meeting new people in a new city. The host discusses the importance of the podcast in providing a platform for social interaction and connection, especially for those who have moved to Dublin. The guests, Iman and Harry, share their experiences of moving to different cities and the difficulties they faced in making new friends. They also highlight how the podcast creates opportunities for showcasing Irish talent and providing a sense of community.
Iman's Journey as a Stand-Up Comedian
Iman, one of the guests on the podcast, talks about his journey as a stand-up comedian. He shares that he discovered his talent for making people laugh at a young age and often got in trouble in school for talking too much and making jokes. Iman explains that humor became his way of dealing with difficult situations and breaking tension. However, he advises against using humor inappropriately, recounting a story of being kicked out of a funeral for cracking jokes.
Harry's Passion for Music and Songwriting
The other guest, Harry, discusses his passion for music and songwriting. He recalls being drawn to the guitar from a young age and his obsession with playing it. Harry reflects on how music became a way for him to express his emotions and cope with challenges. He shares that there was a period where he lost motivation to write music, but a recording session in Berlin reignited his creativity. Harry performs some of his songs, including a new single, showcasing his talent as a musician.
In this episode we chatted to Emman and Harry. Emman is an incredible stand-up comic and I recommend checking out some of his weekly shows in the city. Harry is a phenomenally talented musician and in this episode you’ll get to hear some of the songs he played for us on the night. Links to both artists are in the description of this episode.
If in the future you’d like to come to one of these shows, I’d really love to meet you and to see you there. I recommend following us on instagram so that you can see when the next show will be.