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The Comedy Writers Group

The Comedy Writers Group is here to get into the weeds of all things comedy. We're determined to de-mystify the worlds of stand-up comedy, sketch, and screenwriting in an effort to make this world a lot more approachable

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  • 116. Episode 116 - Black Girl Panic (with Jasmine Ellis)

    01:17:00||Ep. 116
    This week I'm joined by special guest Jasmine Ellis all the way from LA. We talk about what it takes to make it as a comedian in LA, getting attention online, the hustle, ADHD comedy, and her new special Black Girl Panic.Follow Jasmine here and find links to all her brilliant content.Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and sign up on patreon to unlock bonus episodes.

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  • 115. Episode 115 - Send in the Clowns (with Mel McGlensey & Belinda Anderson-Hunt)

    01:15:18||Ep. 115
    This week we have special guests Mel McGlensey and Belinda Anderson-Hunt. Mel and Bel are both brilliant comedians and Gaulier graduates. I wanted to ask them about their experience in clowning and how it has informed their work. We also chat about improv, festival shows, and attempt to get to the heart of what 'clowning' is to them.Follow Mel.Follow Bel. 
  • 114. Episode 114 - Best of 2024 - Part 2 (with Freya Reviews)

    01:07:16||Ep. 114
    We’re counting down the comedy highlights of the year that was. Featuring special guest, Freya Reviews. In Part 2 we finish talking favourite specials before talking about our top live experiences, and personal achievements. We also announce the Top 5 episodes of the year - and The CWG Comedian of the Year!What did you love? What did we miss?Follow Freya.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Grab the remaining tickets for the Comedy Writers Retreat!
  • 113. Episode 113 - Best of 2024 - Part 1 (with Freya Reviews)

    01:05:40||Ep. 113
    We’re counting down the comedy highlights of the year that was. Featuring special guest, Freya Reviews. In Part 1 we cover our favourite TV shows, movies, and specials of 2024. We also have an much overdue catch-up!What did you love? What did we miss?Follow Freya.Follow your host, Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Grab the remaining tickets for the Comedy Writers Retreat!
  • 112. Episode 112 - Finding Your Comic Genius (with Adam Bloom)

    01:14:46||Ep. 112
    Adam Bloom, author of Finding Your Comic Genius, is my guest this week. Adam is a comedian with thirty years of experience and his book on writing and performing stand-up. His book, released in 2023, has become a hit among comedians so I was eager to find out the story behind its author.We chat about how Adam came to write the book, self-publishing, touring, networking, and more. We also have some great listener submitted questions too.Buy the book here.Follow Adam on instagram.Become a subscriber of The Comedy Writers Group on patreon to unlock the back catalogue of episodes. You'll also get some bonus Adam content!
  • 111. Episode 111 - Group Workshop (with Lauren Edwards & Nicolette Minster)

    01:11:22||Ep. 111
    Let's run some brand new jokes with special guests Lauren Edwards and Nicolette Minster. Lauren and Nicolette are brilliant stand-up comedians with shows coming up at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (they're also members of the CWG - what a brag.) We chat about coming to stand-up comedy "a little later" in life before getting stuck into workshopping some brand new material from the three of us. Expect farts, robots, and phantoms.Follow Lauren and Nicolette for all the info about their upcoming shows.
  • 110. Episode 110 - A Different Direction (with Maggie Looke)

    01:12:30||Ep. 110
    My guest this week is Maggie Looke, award-winning writer, producer, and director. She has written for shows like Hard Quiz and Have You Been Paying Attention and directed massive hit shows like Ultimate Hollywood Tours and Bronwyn Kuss' 2024 show which was awarded The Pinder Prize.We chat about Maggie's various roles behind-the-scenes and how it has led to being an in-demand writer and director.Follow Maggie on instagram.Follow your host: Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.