Class Clown

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

Stewart Lee gives his characteristically honest takes on the performers who chose to play the Riyadh Comedy festival in Saudi Arabia, why he's not into the Oasis reunion despite liking their work, why the current state of Marvel is in direct opposition to what the brand once stood for, why Star Trek is superior to Star Wars (and why Star Trek is better for people with autism). He also shares a story about getting beaten up by teenagers a few years ago, his love of Top Trumps, why you'll soon be able to buy an action figure of him and why you shouldn't use Chat GPT to write interview questions. Safe to say, this episode is an all timer! Access Part 2 right now on the Class Clown patreon 00:00 Intro, Chat GPT 04:05 Panini Stickers V Top Trumps 09:02 Riyadh Comedy Festival 10:46 Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel 20:26 Modern Comedy Industry 22:30 Oasis Reunion 26:19 Only Fools & Horses V Blackadder 27:48 Bad Behaviour 31:20 Being Beaten Up Recently 39:30 Early Drinking Stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Natalie Cawley is back for another Bonus episode with Seann Walsh breaking down our amazing episode with Boy George, where she discusses family dynamics, the power of denial, the concept of "twinship" as it relates to our teenage years, the potent effects of social media on mental health and how Bonnie Blue is an example of the extremity of where this has gotten to. For More, check us out on Patreon 00:00 - Bullying, Long Term Effects 09:23 - Effects of Being Expelled 14:56 - Bonnie Blue, Trauma Creation 20:11 - Bonnie Blue Documentary 21:49 - Denial in Families 26:41 - Listener Story - Crowdsurfing Goes Bad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of this incredible interview, Russell gets deep, discussing his love for raving, and how he met an upper class girl who opened his mind to the possibilities ofa life much greater than what was promised to him and how this completely changed his approach to life. He talks about living with his hilarious Nan, the secret sauce to what makes his comedy specials so powerful, how Russell Howard gave him advice that altered his comedic subject matter, his thoughts on Russell Brand's use of language and how it differs to his own and the advice he would give to anyone wanting to achieve a high level of success in comedy, that can be applied to any profession. We also chat his early life as salesman selling Rolex watches! Support the Show and get exclusive content on Patreon Ditch Smoking & Vaping By Heading to FUM 20% Off Your Next Pair Of Underwear At Sheath - Discount Code: CLASSCLOWN 00:00 - Teaser 00:45 - Russell's Comedy Style 06:01 - Finishing School, Bad Results 11:20 - Selling Rolex's/First Love 13:10 - Eccentric Nan 16:06 - How Raving Changed his Life 19:40 - Angry Awakening 27:18 - Competing With Private School Kids 31:16 - Russell Brand, use of language 34:09 - Russell's favourite comedians 35:33 - Advice SHOW DESCRIPTION Part nostalgia trip, part confessional, part masterclass in unconventional success—this is no ordinary interview podcast. In Class Clown, Seann Walsh chats to the boldest rule-breakers in entertainment, uncovering the wild tales of childhood chaos, brushes with disaster, and the personal battles that shaped them. But beneath the mischief lies a powerful thread—how the very traits that caused trouble early on became the unexpected fuel for their biggest achievements. Expect laugh-out-loud memories, raw moments of vulnerability, and the kind of hard-won wisdom you won't hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices