Russell Howard, a renowned British comedian and TV presenter, brings his sharp wit and hilarious anecdotes to the conversation. He dives into the complexities of live comedy, exploring how audience perceptions can shape a performer's mental well-being. Expect laugh-out-loud moments as he reflects on parenting blunders, cultural quirks, and amusing pet interactions. Russell also shares a surreal story about meeting Tyson Fury, bringing a blend of absurdity and humor that keeps listeners engaged throughout.

Russell Howard, an award-winning comedian renowned for his stand-up specials, returns after eight years to discuss his success at the Royal Albert Hall and his latest special, "Live At The London Palladium." He shares insights on selling stand-up comedy, the evolving nature of the industry, and the intersection of humor and politics. Howard reflects on the challenges of staying authentic while addressing sensitive topics and highlights the personal growth gained through collaboration in the comedy scene.

Russell Howard, the award-winning comedian known for his observational humor, dives deep into the creative process behind stand-up. He reflects on the differences in comedy styles between the UK and US, and shares his journey of transforming raw ideas into polished performances. Howard also discusses the balance of creativity and financial pressures in comedy while navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood. The conversation touches on the evolution of audience engagement in the age of social media and humor's role in addressing significant issues like climate change.

Stand-up comedian Russell Howard discusses the impact of excessive online time on empathy and behavior, emphasizing the importance of authentic human connections over virtual interactions. He humorously explores the superficiality of social media validation through the lens of Instagram.

Russell Howard has barely been off our screens for 15 years now. The host of The Russell Howard Hour and Russell Howard’s Good News, his new special on Netflix is ‘Lubricant’ and he has a new documentary about trying to keep comedy alive during the pandemic, ‘Until the Wheels Come Off’.In this episode, Russell opens up to us about what it took to get to where he has. When he was 18, he did a stand-up gig for the first time, and instantly knew it was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Russell quit his job and his dad gave him one year to establish himself in comedy, he managed to get signed on to an agency… with three days to go until his year was up.In a touching conversation encompassing everything from why he does comedy and what he sees as the value of it, to his closeness to his family, this is Russell as you’ve never seen him before. Follow Russell: Twitter - https://twitter.com/russellhowardInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/russellhowardFollow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices