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Head to ⁠SurfShark.com/ClassClown⁠ for our exclusive VPN deal - save money, enhance your streaming options & secure your sensitive data! In the second part of Seann Walsh's interview with Russell Howard, Russell explains how he dodged the temptations of hedonism, despite achieving incredible success in his 20's, developing his work ethic alongside his peers Michael McIntyre, Daniel Kitson and Ross Noble. He reveals how he's battled with, and been motivated by, negative internal thoughts, why he relates to Rugby hero Johnny Wilkinson and how he sees himself as "more Ronaldo, than Messi" when it comes to comedy. He gets into the details of how he made Russell Howard'd Good News & The Russell Howard Hour and how working with Frankie Boyle during his Mock The Week years trained his approach to generating material. He also recalls a very funny early comedy story about Johnny Vegas! Need a Christmas present? Get Tickets For Seann's new tour This Is Torture here. https://www.seannwalsh.com/ 00:00 Trail 01:02 Early Success 05:00 Hedonism, Daniel Kitson 09:02 Parental Motivation 12:02 Frankie Boyle, Mock The Week 17:02 Good News, Topical Comedy 22:45 Work Ethic 29:12 Johnny Vegas, Fear of Failure 33:42 Stardom, Live Mishaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head to SurfShark.com/ClassClown for our exclusive VPN deal - save money, enhance your streaming options & secure your sensitive data! The incredible Russell Howard sits with Seann Walsh to discuss why he loved school, growing up in the West Country, the value in kids who lie, how losing his cousin at a young age lead to a fear of death which haunts him to this day. We also get into his love of football, his positive outlook on life and why his love for jokes is the key factor in his success as a comedian known for topical material. Check out Part 2 on Patreon! Need a Christmas present? Get Tickets For Seann's new tour This Is Torture here. 00:00 Trailer & Intro 01:32 West Country 06:55 Fear Of Death 10:30 Football Success 15:30 Teen Years as Comedy Training 20:33 Robbie Williams 'Better Man' Biopic 26:06 Michael Jackson & Early Creativity 29:23 Lee Evans, Billy Connolly, Comedy Influences 34:28 Topical Comedy 36:40 Positivity 42:30 Starting Comedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Skipper has been all over your TikTok and Instagram feeds for the last few years and this week he joins Seann Walsh to talk how he discovered the social currency of humor, what turned him from a good boy into a naughty kid, the role lockdown played in turning him into a social media superstar, the influence of Ricky Gervais and Steve Coogan, how he felt lost until he found comedy. We also discuss class politics, some hilarious tales of boyhood pranks and a misguided attempt to start a gourmet burger restaurant. For early Access to Seann Walsh's 2026 THIS IS TORTURE tour use the code POD26 and hit the link! https://linktr.ee/seannwalshthisistorture2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instagram superstar turned stand up comedy sensation Kyla Cobbler joins Seann for a hilarious chat about growing up in Cork, how she went from feeling stupid at school to learning several languages and what made her give stand up a go at 31 years old. She chats about how one of Ireland's finest new comedian's Mike Rice encouraged her and why she thinks school isn't the environment for creatives. She also chats about her love for Limp Bizkit and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, living in Italy and Spain and details how she blew up on Instagram by being authentic. Get Tickets to Seann Walsh Live at The Hackney Empire on Oct 23rd 2026 here. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Pogs Or Panini Stickers 02:23 Oasis, Blur, Limp Bizkit 04:20 Favourite Spice Girl 05:26 Weed, Booze, Love For Reading 06:36 First: Drunk, Kissing 13:40 Cork Council Estate 21:24 Dyspraxia, Little Mermaid, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 37:50 Kya's "X-Men Moment" Discovering Her Ability 47:43 Dealing With Adversity, Positive Outlook 51:00 Discovering Stand Up, Living Abroad 55:00 Mastering Instagram Comedy 57:36 Mike Rice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ross Noble, an award-winning British stand-up comedian known for his surreal style, shares hilarious tales from his early days as a street performer. He recounts the time he accidentally set someone on fire during a juggling act and how bullying shaped his resilience. Ross also dishes on his early gigs with Lee Evans and a revealing car ride with Rolf Harris. Meanwhile, Seann Walsh shares a funny bonding story with Jack Dee, adding to the whimsical narrative of the comedy world.

The incredible Ross Noble joins Seann Walsh on Class Clown to discuss his savvy career moves, why saying " No" is more powerful than saying "Yes" and the influence of Eddie Izzard, Jasper Carrot & Billy Connolly. Ross talks about his surprisingly strong performance on Celebrity Apprentice, achieving incredible success despite being dyslexic and achieving only two GCSE's. Watch Part 2 Now on the Class Clown Patreon Get Tickets to see Seann Walsh Live at The Hackney Empire in 2026 00:00 Panel Shows and Saying "No" 04:17 Building His Comedy Audience 08:18 Career Savvy 13:25 ADHD, Evolving Language 16:58 Labelled "Bonkers" 21:40 Early Comedy Inspirations & Career Goals 28:08 Life Philosophies 30:51 Celebrity Apprentice 36:47 Confidence & Responsibility 42:20 Terrible Grades, Amazing Parents 51:20 Growing Up In Cramlington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of our Horatio Gould interview he talks first fights, first kisses, the significance of his early crush on Jennifer Lawrence and how Monty Python, Stewart Lee and Michael McIntyre influenced his comedy career. He also shares the story of how putting a play on for his school might be the highlight of his career so far and shares why he's glad he didn't go to film school. He also gives advice on what he would say for anyone who wants to pursue a creative career. Our episode is sponsored by Better Help - for 10% off click here. Support Class Clown on Patreon for early ad free access and a chance to ask Seann your Class Clown related questions. Catch Horatio on Fin VS History and the Boys Gone Wild podcast and on tour here. See Seann Walsh live at the Hackney Empire on 23rd October 2026 here. 00:00 Being Punched 06:20 First Time Drunk 08:30 Jennifer Lawrence & Not Driving 10:36 First Kiss 11:23 Monty Python, The Life Of Brian 13:00 Michael McIntyre & Stewart Lee 24:16 Writing A Play & Ambitions 34:20 Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Natalie Cawley joins Seann to dissect all the themes from our live Class Clown Podcast record with Essex's best boy, Josh James - Childhood Guilt, Bullying, Flow State and Denial! It's all covered here! Plus, Seann reads a very funny story from one of our Patreons! And don't forget to check out Dr Natalie Cawley's book Just About Coping! 00.00 Denial 06.23 Flow State & Creativity 16.59 Childhood Guilt 23.45 Listener Stories - Bad Lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The phenomenal Horatio Gould, co-host of Fin Vs History & Boys Gone Wild and behind the scenes creative of Fin Vs Internet, joins Class Clown and reveals his comedy origin story which occurred in French class, how his love for History birthed one of the UK's biggest podcasts and how the combination of having an aspirational working class father and a middle class mum gives him a unique perspective on class. He talks about the dynamics of private school, and being on the receiving end of anti-semitism despite not being Jewish and tells a very funny story about starting a teenage Fight Club. Check our part 2 straight away on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ClassClown See Horatio Gould live https://www.mickperrin.com/tours/horatio-gould-return-of-the-space-cowboy/ 00:00 Intro, Horatio and Seann's Early Achievements 02:00 Panini Stickers V Pokemon 03:28 Oasis, Richard Ashcroft 08:40 Weed v Booze 14:00 Playing Out v Computer Games 17:05 Harry Potter v Super Hero Films 18:13 House Parties, Smoking, Hip Hop 23:04 Attitude to being in Trouble 26:28 Early Life, Class, Private School 39:28 The Future, Hating School 41:12 Dyspraxia 48:31 Class Clown, Bad Behaviour 55:22 Fin Vs History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stewart Lee gets deep about how being adopted had a profound effect on his outlook and career choice, his early comedy influences and how why considers luck to be such a key factor in his success as a stand up comedian. He also talks growing up in Solihull, his grandparents view that reading was "nancy boys" and the effect seeing The Two Ronnies at 8 years old later fed into one of his routines. For 10% off at Better Help go to https://www.betterhelp.com/ClassClown If you are looking to quit Vaping or Smoking check out FUM https://www.tryfum.com Follow us on Patreon for early Ad Free access and exclusive bonuses https://www.patreon.com/ClassClown 00:00 Growing Up In Solihull 07:13 Adoption 16:46 Different Approaches To Comedy 20:30 Comedy Being Easier Than Life 24:08 Stewart At School 25:10 Early Comedy Influences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices