Class Clown

One of Northern Ireland's finest, Shane Todd joins Seann Walsh to talk about his unique upbringing that saw him navigate both working and middle class family set ups, with no religious grounding and why he had an intensity when it came to early friendships. We get into his experiences at an all boys school and how he knew upon leaving he wouldn't remain in contact with anyone from school...

Part 2 Available now on Patreon where we discuss his Hip Hop inspired teen dress sense, a very funny first drinking experience story that involves a sinful Guinness faux pas, meeting the producer of his hit podcast Tea With Me, overcoming his bad first gog experience and how he managed to land gigs with comedy legends like Bill Burr, Kevin Hart and John Mulaney!

Check out Shane's podcasts Tea With Me and LazyBoyz and catch him live on his latest tour Hold Me Back

And Seann Live on his This Is Torture tour!

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In this episode of Class Clown, Josh Widdicombe reflects on growing up, doing well at school, and where his observational comedy skills come from. He talks honestly about how childhood shaped his outlook, his knack for creating hit comedy formats and how this can be all traced back to his marble club at school!

Josh discusses the comedians and cultural influences that shaped him including Frank Skinner and Stewart Lee and the

We also chat about Josh’s brand-new Museum of Pop Culture show, where comedy, nostalgia and modern life collide, plus his latest UK stand-up tour, Not My Cup Of Tea, currently on sale now.

A thoughtful, funny and revealing episode with one of Britain’s most loved comedians!

00:00 Hits and Misses ratio in showbiz 09:20 TV of the 90's 16:29 - Podcast Native Generation21:26 - Watching TV with parents27:30 - Seeing Stewart Lee and Josie Long34:00 Performing in Clubs, Professional Jealousy43:20 Frank Skinner47:30 Writing With His Brother51:00 Not Enjoying Acting
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The incredible Josh Widdicombe (The Last Leg, Parenting Hell) joins us to talk about how consuming 90's entertainment and culture shaped his view on entertainment and alcohol consumption, the influence of his retired actress Grandma, hippie parents and the effects of going to a primary school with only 4 kids in his class.

Check out Josh's new podcast, The Museum Of Pop Culture and catch him on his Not My Cup Of Tea tour

Watch Part 2 right now on The Class Clown Patreon!

Credits

Exec Producer: Adam Horton

Episode Producer: Simon Winkler

Graphics and Titles: Ben Toms

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The hilarious Jamie Hutchinson is back for part 2 where we learn about how his mum adopting another family threw his household into chaos, falling into a gambling addiction and heavy cocaine use and how he fell into comedy - we also hear about a very misguided theatrical production he put on in his teens and how he got kicked out of a drama club for miming an unspeakable act!
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Jamie Hutchinson joins Seann Walsh to talk about how his unique childhood shaped the man who is fast becoming one of the most powerful comedy voices in the North. He talks how his wild imagination got him in trouble with the police, how his early writing prowess writing scenes from The Simpsons earned him the respect of his teachers and class mates and how his parents divorce and moving schools lead to him "Re Branding" as a Bad Boy.

Part 2 coming next week!

00:00 Intro

01:12 Odd Conception

03:40 Gorton Childhood, Anxiety

08:50 Stage Persona, Imagination

20:58 Simpsons, Building Confidence

32:45 Moving Schools, Becoming Naughty

36:06 Police Trouble

40:11 First Heartbreak

47:22 Tramp Of The Year

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