Being a comedian and comedy promoter in Sheffield
The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
4d ago
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Daniel Inniss, a man who is a comedy promoter and comedian based in Sheffield. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[03:20]] Football rivalries [[05:22]] [[07:33]] The Yorkshire scene, difference between London and the north comedy scene [[13:53]] [[13:56]] Yorkshire comedy scene beef [[18:43]] [[19:08]] Most famous comedians being nice [[24:21]] [[24:21]] We have a duty to entertain people and some of t ..read more
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Being a Northern Irish comedian and comedy club organiser
The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
1w ago
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Norther Irish comedian,Luke Mcgibbon, a man who has written many informative chortle articles on comedy and a therapist. Here is an overview of what we discussed : [[08:22]] The hard thing about running a gig and mcing [[15:24]] [[15:50]] Its better promoters feel they are being watched [[21:53]] [[22:06]] Lack of tribalism leading to getting rid of gatekeepers [[29:57]] [[30:42]] Is there always going to be g ..read more
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How I conquered my obstacles to become a successful comedian and actor
The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
2w ago
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Comedian, actor and writer Gareth Berliner has firmly established himself as an accomplished comic performer. He almost died long before ever becoming a stand-up and this affords him the ability to tell some intricately woven anecdotes and sharply crafted gags with an edge.In 2005 he used this edge when he performed his first Solo show GUTLESS, covering every subject from Superheroes to Suicide, at The Melbourne Comedy Festival before ta ..read more
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Running an English speaking comedy club in Brussels
The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
3w ago
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to Xavier Rossey, a man who has been organising comedy shows in Brussels since 2012. Originally a musician, Xavier knew absolutely nothing about the comedy world, and what started as a one-off gig passing the hat has developed into a compulsory stop for comedians touring in Europe. Here is what he has to say on his experience as a comedy promoter: [[02:41]] Rick Diaz and the best comedians to visit Brussels [[10:39]] [[11:17]] W ..read more
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Being an American expat in the Swedish comedy scene
The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
1M ago
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode we speak to Jonathan Rollins. He joined the US Air Force, met his future wife and learned about his future home country of Sweden. In 2013 they moved to Sweden for good and he now calls Stockholm his home. He began podcasting in 2014 and stand-up comedy in 2015. He has performed in Sweden, the US and the UK. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[02:25]] Being in the airforce and the simulated stress, how did that ..read more
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Getting cancelled as an unknown comedian
The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
2M ago
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode we speak good friend of Marvin, Adam Riley, a terrific gag merchant who was cancelled from a few comedy clubs in London a few years back, he is making a swift recovery on the circuit and still performing at many of the best comedy clubs in London. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[00:35]] The sexiest ginger in comedy and how he got the perfectly formed behind [[03:19]] [[16:32]] How important specificity in co ..read more
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How to change your life around
The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
2M ago
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode, after a long awaited break, we have former drug addict and convicted criminal Junior atkins talking about how he changed his life around and is now helping others do the same. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[03:48]] Is my life like lock stock and two smoking barrels? [[06:45]] [[07:10]] Getting arrested for trying to smuggle drugs [[11:20]] [[11:53]] Dropping the soap and bullies in prison [[15:20]] [[17:08 ..read more
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Former human trafficker and drug dealer Richard Villa
The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
4M ago
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays bombastic episode we speak to former human trafficker and drug dealer, Richard Villa, a veteran comedian of 20+ years in the standup comedy business. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[03:08]] Why he never picks on the audience [[06:56]] [[07:09]] People getting offended is like going on a theme park ride [[10:43]] [[11:05]] Getting cancelled in Mexico [[14:15]] [[21:17]] How living a colourful life has given him grit ..read more
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Being a blind comedian
The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
4M ago
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to blind comedian Cubby, he gives us an insight into his experience of Britains got talent and his experience of being a blind comedian on the Scottish comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:41]] Going on Britains got talent and the biggest issue with being blind [[12:41]] [[17:13]] The worst pricks in comedy [[24:13]] [[25:15]] The knock-on effects of being blind [[27:30]] [[26:04]] Funny ..read more
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Being the welsh jesus
The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
5M ago
An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking in the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we chat to character comedian, Welsh Jesus, AKA Gareth Hunt. He is taking the Welsh comedy scene by storm, here is an overview what we discussed: [[03:04]] Falling into Welsh Jesus [[05:37]] [[10:19]] The advantages of performing as welsh Jesus [[17:10]] [[39:37]] Setting yourself goals in comedy [[45:06]] [[50:14]] Comedy lets you know your place and destroys your ego [[53:59]] [[60:00]] The wacky thing about comedy that ..read more
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