{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66533db9a69a56001283c457/6a7397e1c3e1347e8b1db2de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wilson Milton: The 7.5 Million-View Video That Changed Everything","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66533db9a69a56001283c457/1785960400102-af31ce2e-58da-447d-b54e-b89ad76eb1f6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How does a Welsh accent end up sounding Bengali — and can one driveway video really change a comedian’s entire career?</p><p><br></p><p>This week, Paul Dunn meets Wilson Milton: comedian, promoter, social media sensation and part-time carpet fitter whose brutally accurate accent videos have racked up millions of views.</p><p><br></p><p>Wilson reveals how a spontaneous clip filmed while reversing down a driveway exploded to 7.5 million views, why ditching polished stand-up fr something more authentic transformed his live act, and how he gets away with impressions that could go very wrong in less skilful hands.</p><p><br></p><p>They also expose the reality of running independent comedy nights, discuss whether social media is killing off comedy’s traditional gatekeepers and decide exactly why Jamie Oliver deserves to be shoved through this week’s Bellen D'or.</p><p><br></p><p>Viral fame, risky accents, comedy politics and a celebrity roasting — this one has the lot.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Wilson: @wilsonsjokes</p><p><br></p><h2><br></h2>","author_name":"Scott and Pablo"}