Alex 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.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scott Aukerman (Live @ SXSW)
Scott 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.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chloe Radcliffe
Chloe 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.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pete Lee (Live @ SXSW)
In 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.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shazia Mirza
Shazia Mirza is an award winning British Asian Muslim stand-up comedian. Her latest show, Coconut - a hilarious and uplifting joyride into the art of survival in a world of crocodiles, solitary confinement and alpha males - was nominated for 'Best Stand-up Tour' at the National Comedy Awards. Shazia has also appeared on TV screens across the country, from SAS ‘Who dares Wins’ to QI!In this episode we discuss truth as a foundation in comedy, growing up in Birmingham, life as a teacher, the changing attitudes towards race, religion and gender within the industry, the success of Muslim Women in comedy and how social media can give underrepresented comics an audience.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of extras including the impact of meeting Robin Williams and Mort Sahl, the different attitudes towards comedians and reality stars on television shows PLUS privacy and persona in comedy.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 Shazia✅ 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 Shazia:You can keep up-to-date with Shazia at shazia-mirza.com and on Instagram, @theshaziamirza.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.23 April 2025 | London4 May 2025 | MachynllethDiscover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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