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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 troub... more

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Dom is back for part 2 where he reveals how he broke into the TV industry via MTV and The Paramount Comedy channel, the VERY EXPENSIVE gag that ended his relationship with the BBC and his early career as an international diplomat.

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The brilliant Dom Joly joins Seann Walsh to talk about growing up in Beirut, suffering with a massive panic attack while inter-railing, (an affliction that almost ended Trigger Happy TV before it even began!), how he sees himself primarily as an absu... more

As we approach our 1 year anniversary of Class Clown we look back on some of our favourite interviews from the last year with the help of Psychiatrist Dr Natalie Cawley, who pulls out key themes from our episodes, while Seann shares how he relates to... more

Jake Lambert is a social media comedy superstar, who has featured on all our timelines with his sharp and satirical observations on everyday life. In this episode we talk about growing up in Slough with a childhood filled with eccentric characters, h... more

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Dom Joly
Pioneer of UK hidden camera show Trigger Happy TV; travel writer and journalist
Episode: DOM JOLY: How A Panic Attack Almost derailed Trigger Happy TV & Why He hates the Word Prank
Jake Lambert
Comedian and writer from Slough
Independent/Comedy
Episode: JAKE LAMBERT: Slough To Social Media Stardom & Ricky Gervais Inspiration
Fatiha El-Ghorri
Comedian who has appeared on Taskmaster; touring with Cockney Stacking Doll
Episode: FATIHA EL-GHORRI: From Homelessness & Two Divorces To Living Her Comedy Dream
Harry Hill
Beloved UK comedian, TV host and podcaster
Independent/Entertainment
Episode: HARRY HILL: Tough Early Shows, Gigging With Al Murray & Innate Understanding Of Jokes
Al Murray
Comedian and entertainer known for The Pub Landlord character
Episode: AL MURRAY: Harry Hill's advice "Stop Being Lazy!" & Secrets Of The Pub Landlord
Janine Harouni
Comedian featured on The Last Leg, Mock The Week, Celebrity Mastermind
Comedian
Episode: JANINE HAROUNI: Bullying Shaped My Comedy
Rhys James
Comedian known for Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo
British comedian
Episode: RHYS JAMES: Serial Lying, Testing Personas & Comedy Origin Story
Fin Taylor
Prominent stand-up comedian and host of Fin vs The Internet/Fin vs History
Episode: FIN TAYLOR: School, Controversial Comedy & Not Being Afraid to Be Disliked
Maisie Adam
Comedian
Episode: MAISIE ADAM: Unconventional Comedy Beginnings, Northern Childhood & Obsession with Men's Torsos

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Seann Walsh
Host of Class Clown; guides conversations with a focus on origin stories and resilience.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 247 ratings
  • Funny and sensitive

    What an amazing podcast! I love that Seann pulls all the right threads to bring out the emotions and back story of the guests. I’ve got such a deeper understanding and respect for comedy after listening to this. Would 100% recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    treecarver
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I don’t do reviews of podcasts, but..

    I was put onto this podcast through an Instagram clip served up to me. I luckily remembered it later and climbed into bed to listen to Harry Hill as never before. I’ve now listened to a couple and Seann Walsh is lost to Saturday night TV, because he is the best interviewer and just bloke having a chat since Wogan. It’s that good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mikehezza
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Emotionally Intelligent and funny

    Great questions, full of insight and sensitivity but wrapped up in humour. Equally important- excellent sound quality !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Embercet
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Super interesting

    Have always enjoyed Saenn’s comedy, had no idea he was such a natural interviewer. He asks really insightful questions and is genuinely interested in his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ainsley 71
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Sean is a fantastic interviewer

    Great pod , really well executed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tottenhamrich
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful questions and emotional depth.

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HARRY HILL: The Benefits Of Failing & Going To School In Hong Kong
Q: What was it like moving to Hong Kong at age 14 and how did that experience influence you later?
He describes initial resistance to moving, the culture shock of humidity and long travel, and how the experience eventually became formative—teaching him resilience, adaptability, and how to engage new audiences—lessons that later informed his on-stage approach.
HARRY HILL: The Benefits Of Failing & Going To School In Hong Kong
Q: What inspired you to pursue stand-up and comedy as a career?
Harry explains that early influences, the drive to write jokes, and a sense that communication could be a career propelled him toward comedy, even while pursuing medicine, and that supportive teachers and peers reinforced his belief in this path.
JANINE HAROUNI: Bullying Shaped My Comedy
Q: What sparked your decision to pursue stand-up after a life of acting and stage work?
A desire to be truly myself on stage and to connect with people through vulnerable storytelling, which I found when I started performing in school and later realized could be used to help me belong and be heard.
AL MURRAY: I Have To Fight Being A Conformist
Q: So what's the first gig? How do we get there?
The guest describes a first paid gig at a club called TikTok in Coventry with a busload of fellow university students, a Labour club environment, and a pivotal moment when he realized he could actually do this for a living.
MAISIE ADAM Pt 2: Surviving Drama School, Discovering Comedy & The Party That Got her in MASSIVE Trouble
Q: How did you cope with rejection when you didn't get into drama schools?
She describes brushing it off, using rejection as motivation to train, perform, and refine material, ultimately pivoting to building a career through gigging and persistence.

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What is Class Clown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid interview series where Seann Walsh chats with bold, rule-breaking entertainers about their origin stories, early struggles, and the mindset that turned chaos into success. Episodes spotlight perseverance, identity, and the grit behind building a career in comedy and entertainment, with guests ranging from stand-ups to TV veterans. Expect honest reflections, practical career lessons, and a generous serving of humor, tempered by warmth and curiosity. A standout feature is how ambitious guests translate difficult life experiences into durable craft and lasting impact.

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Class Clown launched a year ago and published 60 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Class Clown include:

1. Dom Joly
2. Jake Lambert
3. Fatiha El-Ghorri
4. Harry Hill
5. Al Murray
6. Janine Harouni
7. Rhys James
8. Fin Taylor

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