{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/339736e5-b21f-4af2-ada6-2d48cb8a1581/684b11037ffb4452ec4273ce?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Nick Mohammed Returns | Part One","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ee35c06c05e6c01f40f42/1749748770914-ff03a141-9c20-42ca-9df6-64dc69922fe0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Nick Mohammed</strong> is a double Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and writer. He's featured on-screen in <strong>Ted Lasso</strong>, <strong>Intelligence</strong> and <strong>Taskmaster</strong>, and on-stage with his creation of <strong>Mr Swallow</strong>, which is now touring throughout the UK.</p><p><br></p><p>In the first part of this special, we discuss the exploration of <strong>identity </strong>through Mr Swallow, Derren Brown and the positioning of <strong>magic</strong>, the creative vision for <strong>Show Pony</strong>, initially<strong> turning down Ted Lasso</strong>, trying to get a<strong> Mr Swallow sitcom</strong> off the ground and the <strong>systemic issues surrounding race in the UK television commissioning</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Join the Insiders Club at <a href=\"http://patreon.com/comcompod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>patreon.com/comcompod</strong></a> where you can <strong>WATCH</strong> the full episode and get access to nearly 20 minutes of exclusive extras including the <strong>security of magic within comedy</strong>,<strong> evolving the character</strong> of Mr Swallow and <strong>when things go wrong</strong> on stage.</p><p><br></p><p>P<strong>LUS Insiders get instant access to Part 2</strong> where we discuss <strong>Ted Lasso Season 4</strong>, <strong>Taskmaster</strong>, <strong>BAFTAs </strong>and <strong>The Celebrity Traitors</strong>!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is sponsored by</strong> <strong>Bits: </strong>Bits&nbsp;a robust app for crafting the perfect standup sets for stand-up comedians. Capture punchlines, reorder sets, and walk onstage fully prepped. Start free at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://thebits.club/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thebits.club</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support the Podcast from only £3/month at </strong><a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/ComComPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Patreon.com/ComComPod</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>✅ Exclusive access to <strong>full video</strong> and <strong>ad-free audio </strong>episodes</p><p>✅ 20 minutes of e<strong>xclusive extra content </strong>with Nick</p><p>✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)</p><p>✅ Exclusive<strong> membership offerings </strong>including a monthly “Stu&amp;A”</p><p><br></p><p>PLUS you’ll get access to the <strong>full back catalogue of extras</strong> you can find nowhere else!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Catch Up with Nick:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony</strong> is on tour throughout the UK, find all the dates and more at <a href=\"http://www.nickmohammedlive.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">nickmohammedlive.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Everything Stu's up to:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Come and help me figure out some<strong> NEW STUFF</strong>…Find all the dates and more at <a href=\"http://stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Green Phoenix Festival</strong>: 6th July, 2025: Work In Progress</p><p><strong>Cheltenham Playhouse</strong>: 23rd July, 2025: Work In Progress</p><p><strong>Edinburgh Fringe</strong>: 11th-17th August, 2025: \"An Inconvenient Time\" (11.05am, WIP) ​</p><p><br></p><p><strong>D</strong>iscover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at <a href=\"https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>stuartgoldsmith.com/climate</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Find everything else at <a href=\"https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>stuartgoldsmith.com</strong></a>.</p>","author_name":"Stuart Goldsmith"}