{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/646204ca41a73600110c86d5/64f30bac00d91300114fb81a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"J.J. Whitehead: Writing for TV, Making the Leap to the UK, and the Insanity of Naked Attraction","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/646204ca41a73600110c86d5/1740772050365-d460af07-4c2e-4f53-b456-ea0b9a15ca1d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>J.J. Whitehead: Writing for TV, Making the Leap to the UK, and the Insanity of Naked Attraction</h2><h3>🎧 Episode Overview</h3><p>In this episode, Steve Otis Gunn sits down with J.J. Whitehead in the foyer of The Stand's New Town Theatre during the Edinburgh Fringe. Topics include:</p><ul><li><strong>Edinburgh Beginnings</strong>: J.J. shares how he unexpectedly found himself at the Edinburgh Fringe over two decades ago, sparking his comedic journey.</li><li><strong>Face Blindness</strong>: A candid discussion about J.J.'s experiences with face blindness and how it affects his daily life and interactions.</li><li><strong>Television Nostalgia</strong>: The duo reminisce about the era of TV licence radar vans and the brief period when downloading content via BitTorrent wasn't considered entirely illegal.</li><li><strong>Canadian Comedy</strong>: Exploring the differences between Canadian sketch comedy and sitcoms, and how UK comedy has influenced Canadian television.</li><li><strong>Naked Attraction</strong>: A lighthearted conversation about the British dating show <em>Naked Attraction</em>, a recurring topic on the podcast.</li></ul><p>This episode will appeal to fans of stand-up comedy, television nostalgia, and anyone interested in the world of writing for TV shows.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>🧑‍🎤 About J.J. Whitehead</h3><p>J.J. Whitehead is a Canadian-born stand-up comedian, writer, and performer who has made a significant impact on the British comedy scene. Originally from Nova Scotia, J.J. moved to the UK in the early 2000s, where he quickly established himself as a prominent figure on the comedy circuit. He has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe multiple times. In addition to his stand-up career, J.J. was a writer on <em>The Jim Jefferies Show</em> on Comedy Central. His sharp wit and engaging storytelling have earned him a dedicated following both in the UK and internationally.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🔗 Connect with J.J. Whitehead</h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jasonjohnwhitehead/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>📢 Follow the Podcast</h3><p>Stay updated with the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/clothesneedburning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@clothesneedburning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@clothesneedburning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>This podcast is now called <em>All My Clothes Need Burning</em>. We’ve leaned into the chaos.</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><strong>Host</strong>: <strong>Steve Otis Gunn</strong></p><p><strong>Guest</strong>: <strong>J.J. Whitehead</strong></p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 54 minutes</p><p><strong>Release Date</strong>: September 6, 2023</p><p><strong>Season</strong>: 1, Episode 19</p><p>All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn</p><p>Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You', available in all good bookshops and online</p>","author_name":"Steve Otis Gunn"}