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Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 15min
Julia Masli
Julia Masli is an award-winning clown from Estonia, now based in London.Her latest show, “ha ha ha ha ha ha ha” was nominated for Edinburgh's top prize of Best Comedy Show and named number one comedy show of the year by the 'Guardian'. Having now completed a 4-week sold out run of shows at London's Soho Theatre, Julia will embark on a 4 week Off-Broadway transfer to save the USA at Soho Playhouse in New York.We discuss the importance of physical communication when learning a new language, attending Gaulier with the likes of Viggo Venn and vulnerability within an largely improvised show.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 30 minutes of extras including protecting yourself when things go wrong, performing long runs of the same show and committing to the things that'll bring you joy.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one)☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 30 minutes with Julia)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title.Catch Up with Julia:You can see "Julia Masli: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha" in:NEW YORK from 15th May through to the 8th JuneBRIGHTON on 25th OctoberLONDON from 3rd December 2024 through to 11th January 2025 Find out more at www.juliamasli.com. You can also follow Julia on Twitter and Instagram.Everything Stu's up to:Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 16min
Martin Urbano
Martin Urbano is a self-confessed comedy nerd who learned about the world through standup, he became disillusioned with the amount of crappy behaviour on display on the circuit and is largely motivated by revenge!His impressive catalogue of writing credits includes The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Chris Gethard Show while his stand-up has taken him to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Comedy Central’s Featured, the CW’s Howie Mandel Gala, and This Joke presented by Will Smith (pre-slap).We discuss his long awaited first special, The Apology Comeback Show, working with Stamptown, the active choice of not having a social media strategy as well as finding out, is Martin Urbano happy…?Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of extras including the temptation of quitting stand-up and finding his place within The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon team.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one)☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 20 minutes with Martin)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title.Catch Up with Martin:Martin Urbano continues his Apology Comeback Tour with live dates coming up New York and Austin in April. Find out more linktr.ee/martinurbano.You can also keep up to date at instagram.com/martinurbanojr and twitter.com/MartinUrbano.Everything Stu's up to:Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 22min
Josh Pugh
Comedic force Josh Pugh discusses creating an audience through viral social media clips, connecting to his humility to cope with a disability, and answering questions. The episode also explores tailoring stand-up material to audience wants and dives into Josh's unique perspective on happiness and the challenges of balancing work and personal life.

Mar 21, 2024 • 38min
Dara Ó Briain Returns | Part Two
Welcome back to the second part of this 450th episode special with Dara Ó Briain who returns after 10 years away from the pod.He’s best known in the UK for hosting Mock the Week and Stargazing Live as well as a legendary run on Taskmaster!His latest show “So… Where Were We?”, deals with missing body parts, a TV show he'll never do and an astonishing family revelation. The show was winner of Best Tour at the 2023 Chortle Awards and has been performed across the world.We delve into Dara's ranking in the comedy world, "the Vienna model" and I put your questions to Dara about a potential Mock The Week return and Taskmaster!Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one)☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title.Catch Up with Dara:“So… Where Were We?” is available to watch in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Find out more about upcoming things at www.daraobriain.com.You can also find Dara at @daraobriain on Twitter and @thedaraobriain on Instagram, as well as on YouTube.Everything Stu's up to:Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithSee Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2024 • 54min
Dara Ó Briain Returns | Part One
Dara Ó Briain discusses his award-winning show, dealing with missing body parts, and the burden of touring with a screen. They explore the evolution of comedy shows, marketing strategies, and balancing personal life in comedy. The journey of a large screen and expressions of gratitude round off the episode.

Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 18min
Janine Harouni
Join Janine Harouni in this episode as she discusses balancing comedy tours and motherhood, opening up about struggling with PTSD, performing heartfelt material, and even appearing in The Batman. Delve into the challenges and triumphs of navigating comedy as a new mom and the emotional growth experienced through comedy.

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 19min
Leo Reich
Comedian Leo Reich discusses launching his debut hour during the pandemic, working with Adam Brace, and tackling cultural moments in stand-up. The episode explores authenticity on social media, the creation process, cultural critique, and balancing satire with sincerity in comedy. It also delves into societal responsibility, self-doubt, and a tribute to Joe Wilkinson's brilliance.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 32min
Tomi Walamies
Tomi Walamies has done over 2,000 gigs in eight different countries, appearing on television in England, Belgium, and Finland.As well as writing for the top news satires in Finland, his latest show tackles the big topics of religion, politics, racism, and homophobia.In this episode, we delve into the cultural differences between Finland and the UK, Tomi's analytical approach to stand up (and life!), and we also explore the origins of his podcast, Queer and Dumb, the mission of a straight person exploring the queer scene.Join the Insiders Club on Patreon at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to over 18 minutes of bonus features with Tomi including the cultural influence on Finland from the US and UK scenes and if viral crowdwork clips are yet to hit their shores (PLUS Tomi's Magic the Gathering career)!Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one)☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 18 minutes with Tomi)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title.Catch Up with Tomi:Follow on Instagram and Twitter/X: @tomiwalamies.You can also listen to Tomi's podcast, Queer and Dumb, on Spotify and where-ever else you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7J3crxM1tSvO3E0G1kmiVm.Everything Stu's up to:See me live at the Leicester Comedy Festival in February 2024: www.comedy-festival.co.uk/performances/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers.Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithOr join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.comStu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 11min
Mawaan Rizwan
Mawaan Rizwan, comedian, actor and music extraordinaire, discusses his childhood, growing up in a world of content creation, and the challenges of being mentally healthy while doing comedy. They also talk about the impact of Moan's brother on his YouTube career, the complex relationship with his mother, and the importance of artistic inspiration and following instincts. The hosts introduce Moan's dream project, announce the show moving to Patreon, and discuss the process of training the brain for a positive mindset.

Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 19min
Susie McCabe
Susie McCabe continues to be one of the fastest selling acts at the Glasgow international comedy festival, with multiple Scottish comedy awards under her belt.In this episode, we discuss Susie's meteoric rise in comedy, what it means to be "emphatically Glaswegian" and embracing the fear of failure.Support the Podcast:Join the Insiders Club at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders where you can:Watch the full video version of this episodeGet access to ad-free audio episodesOver 16 minutes of extras from Susie McCabe (plus the back catalogue!)Exclusive guest announcements and a monthly Stu-and-A with me!Catch Up with Susie:To keep up to date with Susie, @susiemccabecomic on Instagram.See her live show at the Kings Theatre in Glasgow on the 15th and 16th March 2024, find out more at susiemccabe.com.Everything Stu's up to:See me live at the Leicester Comedy Festival in February 2024: www.comedy-festival.co.uk/performances/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers.Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithOr join the mailing list at: www.comedianscomedian.comStu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.