The Comedian's Comedian Podcast Huge Davies
Mar 7, 2025
Huge Davies, a renowned stand-up and musical comedian known for his deadpan humor and dark comedic style, delves into his creative journey. He shares insights on balancing music and comedy, and the emotional toll of performing to unresponsive crowds. The discussion explores his struggles with dyslexia and the impact of his challenging childhood on his art. Davies reflects on the joy of teaching music and the importance of connection in comedy, highlighting how even tough gigs can lead to personal growth and new material.
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Stand-Up Comedy Formula
- Analyze comedians' performances based on good jokes, strong persona, and original material.
- Aim to incorporate all three elements into your own act to stand out.
Developing Stage Persona
- Huge Davies developed his surly stage persona after getting a big laugh by acting that way.
- He further refined this persona by reacting to bad crowds, eventually making it a core part of his act.
Benefits of a Stage Persona
- Creating a stage persona protects a comedian emotionally and offers creative freedom.
- It allows for jokes that wouldn't work with the comedian's real personality.