The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

Time for the last SXSW special with Jaboukie Young-White! Raised in Chicago, you may know him from being a correspondent on The Daily Show, performing on The Tonight Show twice or his writing on Netflix's American Vandal and Big Mouth!In the world of film, Jaboukie voiced Disney’s first openly gay protagonist in Strange World, and appeared opposite Joaquin Phoenix in Mike Mills’ C'Mon, C'Mon.Plus a load of other credits including Only Murders in the Building, Ralph Breaks the Internet, BoJack Horseman - he’s a big deal!In this episode, we discuss Jaboukie's high stakes start in the world of comedy, coming out to his parents on The Tonight Show, inventing the term “Short King”, creating the best odds for yourself to succeed and what it’s like to work on The Daily Show.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to 15 minutes of extras including finding a niche audience through social media, discovering your voice and authenticity within comedy. You'll also get access to the video back catalogue including James Acaster, Dai Henwood and Julia Masli.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get ad-free audio episodes (including this one)☑️ Extra content (including 15 minutes with Jaboukie)☑️ 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 Jaboukie:You can keep up to date with Jaboukie on Twitter and Instagram, @Jaboukie.Everything Stu's up to:Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22Discover 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.

Comedian Mike Wozniak discusses his Taskmaster experience, Junior Taskmaster, and the Three Bean Salad podcast. They explore qualifications in comedy, reflections on Taskmaster, and the impact of new material creation. The conversation also touches on the concept of 'the membrane' and its influence on personal growth and future outlook.

Mike Wozniak, known for Man Down and Taskmaster, discusses sitcom passion, imposter syndrome, and project development with Rose Matafeo. They delve into moving to Exeter, ambition in comedy careers, scriptwriting humor, imposter syndrome in creative spaces, and comedy beginnings. The podcast offers insights into their collaborative journey, creative processes, and upcoming shows.

This week we're joined by Lynne Koplitz for another SXSW special! Born in Long Island, New York, but raised up in Sarasota Florida - after earning her stripes at Troy University, Lynne skyrocketed to comedy success, scoring a groundbreaking development deal at Warner Brothers.From lighting up late-night stages on 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson', co-hosting the radio show Star Talk with legendary astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and having her very own Netflix special with, “Hormonal Beast”, she’s one of New York’s most revered comedians!In this episode we discuss the intersection of comedy and religion, how to deal with disruptive men and the important of resilience to become a strong stand-up.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to 10 minutes of extras including how she first became a comedian and the origins of her 2017 Netflix special. You'll also get access to the video back catalogue including James Acaster, Dai Henwood and Julia Masli.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get ad-free audio episodes (including this one)☑️ Extra content (including 10 minutes with Lynne)☑️ 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 Lynne:You can watch Lynne Koplitz: Hormonal Beast on Netflix now.Everything Stu's up to:Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22Discover 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.

Dai Henwood, a NZ TV personality, talks about his bowel cancer diagnosis, finding peace through comedy, and the expectations of being a TV comic. The episode discusses what makes a good standup, meditation, and identifying your skill set. They also touch on Dai's memoir, upcoming live shows, and the importance of positivity in comedy.

Brian Simpson, a stand-up comic with a foster child and Marine Corps veteran background, discusses how ADHD influences his comedy, embracing discomfort, and the healing power of laughter. The episode also covers mentor advice, authenticity in comedy, crafting material, and handling entitled hecklers.

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.

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.

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.

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.