The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

Rhys James is an accomplished comedian known for his prolific social media presence as well as having six solo shows under his belt, the latest of which (Split Milk) has recently just completed an international sell-out tour. Rhys is also a frequent face on British TV screens, with over 35 appearances on 'Mock The Week' as well as featuring on 'Live At The Apollo' and 'QI'.In this episode, we discuss the role of contrarianism in comedy, shaping identities for audience expectations and Rhys' place in the world of comedy.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to over 30 minutes of extras including how to succeed as a new comic in a writers' room, picking the right venue to film a special in plus we talk about how to structure the order of material in a panel show.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Get exclusive access to video versions of episodes✅ Ad-free audio episodes✅ Exclusive extra content inc over 30 minutes with Rhys✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”✅ Plus, you’ll be the first to hear guest announcements and other exciting newsCatch Up with Rhys:You can now stream Rhys James’ special, Split Milk, at rhysjames.co.uk.Also, keep up-to-date with Rhys on Instagram, @rhysjamesy.Everything Stu's up to:I'm back at Leicester Comedy Festival with a whole hour of new stuff. Come and help me figure it all out…22 February 2025 at 4.00pm | Firebug.Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else including live dates at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

Lise is best known as co-creator and writer of BAFTA winning cult BBC comedy series The Young Ones alongside Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. She’s also written for The Fast Show, been a consultant for the film The Borrowers, and is the co-writer of Flushed Away!In this episode we discuss all things The Young Ones, from it's conception to the incredible legacy it's left behind. We also touch on the romantic notion of stand-up, You Me Bum Bum Train and… is Lise Mayer happy?Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to over 30 minutes of extras including ghost-writing for other people, blocking for TV sitcoms and Lise’s regrets from The Young Ones.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Get exclusive access to video versions of episodes✅ Ad-free audio episodes✅ Exclusive extra content inc over 30 minutes with Lise✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”✅ Plus, you’ll be the first to hear guest announcements and other exciting newsCatch Up with Lise:You can volunteer with You Me Bum Bum Train, a unique experience for one audience member ("Passenger") at a time. Find out more at bumbumworld.com.Everything Stu's up to:I'm back at Leicester Comedy Festival with a whole hour of new stuff. Come and help me figure it all out…22 February 2025 at 4.00pm | Firebug.I'm also appearing at Sofa SoFunny on Tuesday 26th November in London! More info here.Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else including live dates at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

Join me as we remember the incredible Dr Janey Godley.If you've enjoyed this episode, you can donate to The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice.We talk about how she thrived despite abuse, poverty and alcoholism in her upbringing; detail her absolute conviction in the power of honesty; and learn how an early experience at the Edinburgh Fringe led her to reject the comedy industry and focus instead on her audience.CW: We talk about abuse Janey suffered as a child, at the very start of this show, and throughout.This episode was originally released in March 2020.Everything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else including live dates at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

Vittorio Angelone’s debut hour, Translations (which you can now watch for FREE on YouTube), took the Fringe by storm in 2022, being nominated for Best Newcomer in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. You may also know Vittorio from his numerous viral clips or work on Fin Taylor vs The Internet.He's now touring across the UK with Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am! - a show that sets out to find who exactly he thinks he is.In this episode we discuss the baggage that comes from being "an internet comedian", navigating industry expectations and living with anxiety.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to over 20 minutes of extras including whether keeping up with the algorithm actually matters and the finding the line in comedy (if such a thing exists).Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Get exclusive access to video versions of episodes✅ Ad-free audio episodes✅ Exclusive extra content inc over 20 minutes with Vittorio✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” - this month's Halloween special is out now!✅ Plus, you’ll be the first to hear guest announcements and other exciting newsCatch Up with Vittorio:You can keep up to date with Vittorio on Instagram (@VittorioAngelone).Vittorio is currently on tour throughout the UK with "Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!", including a show at the Clapham Grand on Wednesday 4th December 2024. Find all the dates and more at vittorioangelone.com.Everything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else including live dates at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

Ania Magliano is an incredible comedian, described as a "glittering new talent" by The iPaper for her sharp, wry writing and warm performance style.Her 2023 stand-up show, I Can’t Believe You’ve Done This, was a huge hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, earning an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Show. Ania has written for TV shows like Frankie Boyle's New World Order and also writes for Amelia Dimoldenberg’s viral sensation, Chicken Shop Date.In this episode, we discuss what it looks like to be a "Gen-Z comedian", what utilising a director can add to a show and the delicate process of weaving sensitive material into a set.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to over 30 minutes of extras including the baggage that comes with attending Cambridge and our anticipation leading up to our Live At The Apollo recordings.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Get exclusive access to video versions of episodes✅ Ad-free audio episodes✅ Exclusive extra content inc over 30 minutes with Ania✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”✅ Plus, you’ll be the first to hear guest announcements and other exciting newsCatch Up with Ania:You can keep up to date with Ania on Instagram.Ania Magliano's Forgive Me, Father is on at the Soho Theatre from Monday 14th October through Saturday 26th October, before it heads out on a UK tour in early 2025.Find all the dates at more at aniamagliano.com.Other stuff:James AdomianJosh JohnsonEverything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

Welcome back to part two of this Viggo Venn special where we delve into the full Britain's Got Talent journey and touring a show in the wake of winning.You can get INSTANT ACCESS to the video version by becoming an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you'll also get exclusive extras inc how it felt to win £250,000, what Viggo spent it on and having the funniest moment of the Royal Variety Show cut from the broadcast.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) and early access like this special!☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun titleCatch Up with Viggo:You can keep up to date with all things Viggo at viggovenn.com as his "Viggo Venn: One More Time Tour" continues through Norway.You can also find him on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Everything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

From the small mining town of Kongsberg, Norway, to winning Britain's Got Talent in 2023, Viggo Venn's journey has been anything but ordinary.We delve into Viggo’s history with ComComPod, the creation of the high-vis bit and the original plan to get buzzed off in the first round on BGT.Part two will be released next week, or you can get INSTANT ACCESS to the full special (including video) by being an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod PLUS exclusive extras inc how it felt to win £250,000, what Viggo spent it on and having the funniest moment of the Royal Variety Show cut from the broadcast.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) and early access like this special!☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun titleCatch Up with Viggo:You can keep up to date with all things Viggo at viggovenn.com as his "Viggo Venn: One More Time Tour" continues through Norway.You can also find him on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Everything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

Geoffrey Asmus started performing stand-up in 2013 where soon after he was selected as a ‘New Face’ performer at Just For Laughs Montreal. In 2021, he released his “Prodigal Little Bitch” audio special which went all the way to #1 on iTunes. He can also be seen at the world famous Comedy Cellar and has opened for the likes of Daniel Sloss and Ari Shaffir.In this episode we discuss framing pre-written material for crowd-work, touring life as an introvert and Geoffrey’s unbelievable craftsmanship in tagging jokes.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 25 minutes of extras including how to turn live stand-up into successful digital content, releasing a filmed WIP before touring it and the exploitative nature of clickbait titles.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video (including this one) and ad-free audio episodes☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 25 minutes with Geoffrey)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title!Catch Up with Geoffrey:You can keep up to date with Geoffrey Asmus at whitecomedian.com.You can also follow him on Instagram and TikTok, as well as on YouTube.Everything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

Join me as I delve back into the past again with highlights from a few people I think you should see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe!Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get ad-free audio episodes (including this one)☑️ View full video episodes (where possible)☑️ Back catalogue of exclusive extra content☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title.Links below to where you can see these wonderful human beings and their shows.Vir Das (Episode 420, March 2023): Vir Das: The Fool | Pleasance Dome: King Dome | 8pmElf Lyons (Episode 267, November 2018): Elf Lyons: Horses | Pleasance Courtyard: Above | 9.20pmSara Barron (Episode 310, September 2019): Sara Barron: Anything for You | Monkey Barrel 1 | 4.45pmEverything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.