{"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-ada6-2d48cb8a1581/9b0b251f-fec5-4e2f-97d1-2d4d553f12fa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"352 - Alasdair Beckett-King","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ee35c06c05e6c01f40f42/611ee403fbda3b0013c3b47b.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>The inter-dimensional ABK is a brilliantly original comic with a penchant for wordy intelligent material that leaves no-one behind. He’s also the creator of the most absurdly wonderful animated trailer for an Edinburgh show you’ve ever seen.</p><p>We talk about why he never likes to be part of a group; attention to detail and the merits of commitment; and gives his thoughts on how we get to the A-timeline…</p><p><br></p><p>20 minutes of extra content available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include&nbsp;Alasdair gives a fascinating example of using jokes as a means of hiding internal mechanics when scripting video games, and ponders potentially falling between the two stools of arty and club comedy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Go to&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a>&nbsp;for this and much, much more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Catch up with ABK:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://www.abeckettking.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.abeckettking.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>That incredible trailer:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kH-CfCaMl8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kH-CfCaMl8</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/MisterABK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@MisterABK</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Everything Stu's up to:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Stu offers remote talks to business on what the distilled wisdom of over 350 comics can teach you about resilience, especially in times of pandemic!</p><p><br></p><p><em>“The most inspiring talk I’ve had in years!” (LEGO staff member)</em></p><p><br></p><p>Find out more at&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.comedyinsights.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.comedyinsights.com</a></p><p>This podcast is @ComComPod on twitter and instagram</p><p><a href=\"http://www.comedianscomedian.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.comedianscomedian.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Stu also co-hosts the “Child Labour\" parenting podcast with Sindhu Vee</p><p><a href=\"http://www.childlabourpod.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.childlabourpod.com</a></p><p><strong>(And the latest episode with Sara Barron is a BELTER!)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mondays 9pm BST - \"The Infinite Sofa\" chat show</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Top celebrity talent (previous guests include Dara O'Briain, Sarah Millican and Russell Howard) join Stu and 12 members of the public, in an increasingly cult-like live online performance experiment.</p><p><a href=\"http://www.infinitesofa.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.infinitesofa.com</a></p><p><strong>Tuesdays 8pm BST - \"Chops\" Online comedy club</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://www.chopscomedy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.chopscomedy.com</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.twitch.tv/stugoldsmith</a></p>","author_name":"Stuart Goldsmith"}