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The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

Stuart Goldsmith
Comedy
Iliza Shlesinger
Self-Discovery
Women In Comedy
Audience Engagement
Stand-Up Performance
Feminism
Netflix Specials
Stand-Up Comedy
Netflix
James Acaster
Live Comedy Tours
Hecklers Welcome
Social Media
Motherhood
Dara Ó Briain
So Where Were We?
Austria
Apology Comeback Tour
Edinburgh Festival

For anyone who writes comedy, makes comedy, loves comedy, as we delve into the minds of over 500 comedians across the world, asking them in depth about how they do it, and how they cope with the challenges of a creative life. Previous guests include James Acaster, Bill Burr, Russell Howard, Bo Burnham, Sarah Millican, Sindhu Vee and Patton Oswalt.

“Absolutely riveting”—The Guardian

“For anyone wit... more

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Latest Episodes

Welcome back for another delve into the ComComPod archives, this time with episode 308 with Ellie Taylor where we discuss:

* the absurd concept of Show Me the Funny

* how her happy life outside of comedy protects her

* the weird science of writ... more

This week we’re delving back into the archives and going to episode 320 with the musical comedy genius of Flo & Joan where we discuss:

* going from open mics to a special on Amazon Prime in just four years

* the inside story on their Royal Variet... more

Charlene Kaye is a musician and comedian based in New York who has toured the world, opening for bands like the Arctic Monkeys and Metallica. You may have seen her "Every Taylor Swift Song" skit which now sits at out 100 million views - or in her two... more

I’m joined by Johnny Marriott from PET NEEDS for a very special NonComPod. The Colchester punk-fuelled melodic rock four-piece who’ve supported The Hives, Frank Turner and Flogging Molly are back with their fourth studio album, ELBOWS OUT! THIS IS CA... more

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Recent Guests

Charlene Kaye
Musician and comedian, creator of Tiger Daughter and Diversity Shredder
Episode: Charlene Kaye
Johnny Marriott
Lead singer and co-founder of PET NEEDS
PET NEEDS
Episode: Johnny Marriott from PET NEEDS: NonComPod
Chris Fleming
Comedian and musician known for viral music videos and stand-up
self-employed
Episode: Chris Fleming (2019): ComCompendium
Joyelle Nicole Johnson
Comedian from the US, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Godfrey Complex, warm-up for Hasan Minhaj's Patriot Act
Episode: Joyelle Nicole Johnson
Ken Cheng
Comedian, writer for Have I Got News For You and Mock the Week; creator of The Genius Game content and LinkedIn satirist
Independent comedian/creator
Episode: Ken Cheng
Lindsey Santoro
Comedian and winner of Next Up's Biggest Award in Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023.
Episode: Lindsey Santoro
Sophie Duker
A comedian, writer, improviser, and storyteller with significant acclaim in the comedy circuit.
Episode: Sophie Duker
Reggie Watts
Comedy and musical genius, known for his improvisational talent and unique performances
Episode: Reggie Watts
Ray Bradshaw
Multi-award-winning Scottish comedian known for his unique approach to comedy and his positive perspective.
Episode: Ray Bradshaw

Host

Stuart Goldsmith
Host of The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Very boring for a comedy podcast

    Very boring for a comedy podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fukayutapjoy
    United States3 months ago
  • Loving my comedy pods

    This is up there with Parenting Hell, Funny Laundering, Wolf and Owl

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fallensoldier
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • The Comedy Enthusiast’s Comedy Podcast

    I’m glad this pod exists - the consistent quality of the host, guests, and interviews contained therein mark it as a genuine organic institution of the British comedy world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stagfromTOS
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • RIP Janey. What an absolute Legend. Thanks for re-uploading the episode Stu. Donation given to the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. Everyone please donate!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ben
    a year ago
  • Love the show, been listening for years.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    leethomas
    2 years ago

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Listeners praise high-quality discussions on craft and process.
The host delivers insightful, well-researched interviews with a wide range of guests.
The breadth of guests across comedy and related fields is a strong draw.
Fans value actionable takeaways for writing and performing comedy.
Some critics note ego or political stances, but guests and interviews remain highly valued.

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Johnny Marriott from PET NEEDS: NonComPod
Q: How did your background in psychology influence your approach to performing and connecting with fans?
Johnny explains that his psychology training helps him empathize with performers and fans, shaping an approach that emphasizes the human side of touring and audience interaction.
Chris Fleming (2019): ComCompendium
Q: How did you transition from being a YouTube creator to building a live stand-up career?
I used to drown in LA and felt the pull to perform live; I shifted focus to a live-show strategy, then used online clips to sustain and grow that live audience, proving I could do both without losing the core voice.
Charlene Kaye
Q: How do you handle the tension between performing with guitar and doing stand-up without it?
The guitar is a tool and sometimes a crutch; I'm gradually building stand-up skills that don't rely on the guitar, practicing with low-stakes gigs to strengthen the core jokes and timing.
Charlene Kaye
Q: Can you just tell us, tell the listener who may not be so familiar with you, what is your relationship to stand up?
I'm relatively new to comedy and I'm primarily a musician who started writing funny songs; stand-up feels like a natural extension of storytelling rooted in my musical background, though I'm still developing the pure stand-up craft.
James Acaster | Hecklers Welcome (2024): ComCompendium
Q: Why did you pursue this project despite earlier TV pitching challenges?
Because he wanted to create on his own terms, preserve creative control, and prove to himself (and the audience) that he can make something meaningful outside traditional TV formats.

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