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278 - Eggsy (Goldie Lookin Chain) AKA John Rutledge
One of the co-founders of Newport's finest musical export "Goldie Lookin Chain", John "Eggsy" Rutledge is an irrepressibly joyful soul who raps but isn't a rapper. We talk about the development of the band, why you can't ever get off the tour bus, his "Unexplainers" podcast with Mike Bubbins, and how and when to avoid the grownups.
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488. Marjolein Robertson
01:32:06||Ep. 488Marjolein Robertson is an award-winning stand-up, improviser, and storyteller originally from Shetland. Nominated for the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award and the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Comedy Award, her Fringe shows Marj and O both sold out and earned rave reviews!We discuss how she accidentally started with hour-long comedy shows, being influenced by Shetland folklore, why she won’t do the “small island” material anymore, the themes within her trilogy of shows, death, the pressure to turn trauma into material, choosing between art or algorithms and is Marjolein Robertson happy…Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 25 minutes of exclusive extras including how a mysterious mind-reader told her to do stand-up, seasonal rhythms, cultural influences and the two-star review which led her to commit full-time.Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Marjolein✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Marjolein:Marjolein Robertson is at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer with Lein, taking place at the Pleasance Dome from the 30th July to the 24th August.Find all the dates and more at marjoleinrobertson.com.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF at the Edinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025. Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.487. Daniel Foxx
01:22:02||Ep. 487Daniel Foxx is an award-winning comedian, writer and viral sketch sensation. His debut show VILLAIN earned rave reviews at the 2023 Fringe and has recently completed a worldwide tour.Off stage, Daniel co-wrote the hit musical Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, and is now developing a series based on one of his much-loved online characters.In this episode, we discuss the production of VILLAIN (selling out, losing money and poster tactics), the crossover between musical theatre and stand-up, the creative burnout which nearly led to retraining as a surgeon, how “camp gay men” are perceived differently on stage, aligning stage persona with online content, Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children and is Daniel Foxx happy…This episode is sponsored by Bits: Bits a robust app for crafting the perfect standup sets for stand-up comedians. Capture punchlines, reorder sets, and walk onstage fully prepped. Start free at thebits.club.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including forming personas, unlocking internalised homophobia and the difficult second show…Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Daniel✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Daniel:Daniel Foxx is at the Edinburgh Fringe from the 5th - 9th August with a work-in-progress show but it's sold out already!Stay up-to-date on future shows at danielfoxx.co.uk.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Oxford Comedy Festival: 15th July, 2025Cheltenham Playhouse: 23rd July, 2025Edinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.486. Marc Jennings
01:14:19||Ep. 486Marc Jennings is one of the leading voices in Scottish comedy and this summer, he returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with Marc Jennings: Bread and Circuses featuring his observations on current events, politics and modern dating.In this episode, we discuss how “writing is the diet, and gigging is the gym”, chasing clip culture, tackling grief head-on, the eternal battle with risk vs reliability, what The Matrix taught Marc about self-belief, building a sustainable career in comedy and is Marc Jennings happy…Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including dealing with Glaswegian accent anxiety, turning gimmicks into genres and admiring Paddy Young's eyebrows.Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Marc✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Marc:Marc Jennings: Bread and Circuses is at the Edinburgh Fringe in the Monkey Barrel from the 28th July to the 24th August. Find all the dates and more at marcjenningscomedy.com.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Green Phoenix Festival: 6th July, 2025Oxford Comedy Festival: 15th July, 2025Cheltenham Playhouse: 23rd July, 2025Edinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.485. Nick Mohammed Returns | Part Two
47:47||Ep. 485Welcome back to the second part of this Nick Mohammed special!We're discussing how Nick evolved his character in Ted Lasso from the original script, the effect the show has had on his touring audience as Mr Swallow and will Nate return in Season 4 PLUS did magic give him a head start in Taskmaster, performing at the BAFTAs, The Celebrity Traitors and is Nick happy…Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to nearly 20 minutes of exclusive extras including the security of magic within comedy, evolving the character of Mr Swallow and when things go wrong on stage.This episode is sponsored by Bits: Bits a robust app for crafting the perfect standup sets for stand-up comedians. Capture punchlines, reorder sets, and walk onstage fully prepped. Start free at https://thebits.club.Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Nick✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Nick:Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony is on tour throughout the UK, find all the dates and more at nickmohammedlive.com.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Green Phoenix Festival: 6th July, 2025: Work In ProgressCheltenham Playhouse: 23rd July, 2025: Work In ProgressEdinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025: "An Inconvenient Time" (11.05am, WIP) Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.485. Nick Mohammed Returns | Part One
48:14||Ep. 485Nick Mohammed is a double Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and writer. He's featured on-screen in Ted Lasso, Intelligence and Taskmaster, and on-stage with his creation of Mr Swallow, which is now touring throughout the UK.In the first part of this special, we discuss the exploration of identity through Mr Swallow, Derren Brown and the positioning of magic, the creative vision for Show Pony, initially turning down Ted Lasso, trying to get a Mr Swallow sitcom off the ground and the systemic issues surrounding race in the UK television commissioning. Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to nearly 20 minutes of exclusive extras including the security of magic within comedy, evolving the character of Mr Swallow and when things go wrong on stage.PLUS Insiders get instant access to Part 2 where we discuss Ted Lasso Season 4, Taskmaster, BAFTAs and The Celebrity Traitors!This episode is sponsored by Bits: Bits a robust app for crafting the perfect standup sets for stand-up comedians. Capture punchlines, reorder sets, and walk onstage fully prepped. Start free at https://thebits.club.Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Nick✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Nick:Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony is on tour throughout the UK, find all the dates and more at nickmohammedlive.com.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Green Phoenix Festival: 6th July, 2025: Work In ProgressCheltenham Playhouse: 23rd July, 2025: Work In ProgressEdinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025: "An Inconvenient Time" (11.05am, WIP) Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.484. Alex Kealy
01:18:16||Ep. 484Alex Kealy is one of the country's most exciting up-and-coming stand-ups, currently touring throughout the UK with "The Fear". He’s also the host of Gig Pigs with Ivo Graham, and has featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show as well as writing for Mock The Week and The News Quiz.In this episode, we discuss the comedian’s fear of the comedian, weaponising vulnerability, the secret superpower of audience eye contact, the emotional fallout of privilege, the split identities of performing vs writing and is Alex Kealy happy….Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 35 minutes of exclusive extras including making hypocrisy funny, knowing when it’s not your joke to tell and we delve deep into structural formats.Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 35 minutes of exclusive extra content with Alex✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Alex:Don't miss the last few dates of Alex's UK tour in Cambridge, London, Canterbury and Leeds. Find all the details at alexkealy.com.You can also keep up to date on Instagram, @alexkealy.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Leamington Spa: 2nd June, 2025: Work In Progress @ The Royal PugGreen Phoenix Festival: 6th July, 2025: Work In ProgressCheltenham Playhouse: 23rd July, 2025: Work In ProgressEdinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025: "An Inconvenient Time" (11.05am, WIP) Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.483. Scott Aukerman (Live @ SXSW)
01:11:15||Ep. 483Scott Aukerman is best known as the host of Comedy Bang Bang - the hit comedy radio show which blends interviews with real guests and off-the-wall improvised characters, as well as being the co-creator and director of Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, the Emmy-winning Funny or Die series!In this episode, we discuss Scott’s editorial instinct and shaping of Comedy Bang Bang, the gentle dance of improvisation, all things Between Two Ferns and Scott’s allure of a talk show career.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including the guest booking strategy on Comedy Bang Bang, saying goodbye to the TV version and writing Spider-Man!Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Scott✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Scott:You can keep up-to-date with Scott on Instagram, @scottaukerman and all things Comedy Bang Bang at comedybangbangworld.com.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Leamington Spa: 2nd June, 2025: Work In Progress @ The Royal PugGreen Phoenix Festival: 6th July, 2025: Work In ProgressOxford Comedy Festival: 15th July, 2025: Work In ProgressEdinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025: "An Inconvenient Time" (11.05am, WIP) Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.482. Chloe Radcliffe
01:30:41||Ep. 482Chloe Radcliffe is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer from Midwest USA, recently named one of Deadline’s 15 Comedians Ready to Break Out in 2025. Following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, her hit show CHEAT is now being developed for TV.In this episode, we discuss the impact of childhood experiences on identity and performance, the differences of scale between the US and UK, shooting Bradley Cooper's new film based on John Bishop's life starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern (!!!) and the cost of authenticity.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including the emotional limbo of writing screen projects and Chloe's secret life in executive coaching.Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Chloe✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Chloe:Chloe Radcliffe is at the Soho Theatre, London with CHEAT from the 15 - 17th May. Tickets are available at chloeradcliffe.com.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Leamington Spa: 2nd June, 2025: Work In Progress @ The Royal PugExeter Comedy Festival: 5th June, 2025: Work In ProgressGreen Phoenix Festival: 6th July, 2025: Work In ProgressOxford Comedy Festival: 15th July, 2025: Work In ProgressEdinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025: "An Inconvenient Time" (11.05am, WIP) Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.481. Pete Lee (Live @ SXSW)
01:11:13||Ep. 481In the first of three SXSW specials, I’m joined by Pete Lee!Raised in Wisconsin, in 2008 Pete made his network television debut performing on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where he subsequently went on in the same year to earn his very own Comedy Central Half Hour Special. Now, he's a frequent face on late night television with 9 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has featured on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle.In this episode, we discuss performing on The Tonight Show while his house burned down in the LA fires, the loss of power held by traditional tastemakers, why being yourself now beats chasing Netflix fame and and I try to stop Pete riffing (which I eventually succeed with!).Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including taking bad feedback from Roseanne Barr and Russell Peters and why all comics should self-produce their own content. GOOD STUFF!Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Pete✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Pete:Pete Lee is on tour throughout the US in 2025 with "Ready To Connect" - find out all the dates at PeteLee.net.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Machynlleth Comedy Festival: 4th May, 2025: Work In ProgressLeamington Spa: 2nd June, 2025: Work In Progress @ The Royal PugExeter Comedy Festival: 5th June, 2025: Work In ProgressGreen Phoenix Festival: 6th July, 2025: Work In ProgressOxford Comedy Festival: 15th July, 2025: Work In ProgressEdinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025: "An Inconvenient Time" (11.05am, WIP) Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.