Joe Thomas joins Steve Otis Gunn to talk about life after The Inbetweeners, from early fame and Cambridge Footlights to the leap into stand-up comedy. He reflects on the strange highs of success, the shift from scripted sitcoms to live performance, and why embracing discomfort has become part of the job. He also shares stories from Taskmaster, the reality of navigating fame with a permanently “worried” face, and what it’s like being mistaken for someone always on the edge of a breakdown.
Originally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.
Joe Thomas is an English actor, comedian, and writer. He’s best known for his iconic role as Simon Cooper in The Inbetweeners, as well as his work in Fresh Meat, White Gold, and The Festival. Joe is also a former Taskmaster contestant and Cambridge Footlights alum, Joe is now forging a new path in stand-up comedy with a mix of anxious energy and sharp storytelling.
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Host: Steve Otis Gunn
Guest: Joe Thomas – Actor and Comedian
Duration: 57 minutes
Release Date: May 18, 2025
Season: 4, Episode 1
All music written by Steve Otis Gunn
My book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' is available in bookstores & online
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