The Comedian's Comedian Podcast Adam Riches
Nov 20, 2025
Adam Riches, a character comedian known for his high-energy performances, delves into his creative process and the challenges of the comedy industry. He shares insights on audience participation as his superpower and how his experience at the Edinburgh Fringe shouldn’t be compared to the Olympics. Adam recounts how playing Sean Bean reignited his passion for performance and discusses the evolution of his shows, blending improvisation with narrative. He also opens up about balancing career ambitions with personal happiness.
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Edinburgh As A Seven-Year Project
- Treat Edinburgh as a long-term apprenticeship rather than a one-off competition.
- Adam Riches recommends a seven-year mindset to find your voice and build audiences organically.
Finish Drafts, Then Test On Stage
- Finish imperfect drafts so you can test them on stage and discover the right fixes.
- Use performances as the essential 'final draft' to reveal what the script needs next.
Use A Placeholding Ending To Unlock Scripts
- If you hit a wall on an unfinished piece, give it a simple ending and perform it.
- Stage feedback will reveal how to improve the middle and the punchline.