The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

Sophie Duker is a comedian, writer, improviser, and storyteller whose fearless, sharp, and subversive comedy has earned her sellout shows across the world, along with a nomination for Best Newcomer 2019 and a spot on Taskmaster! We discuss:

why financial awareness is essential for new comedians
how visibility can be both empowering and exhausting
the unique challenges Black women face in comedy
why staying bold matters even when people judge
and we find out if Sophie Duker is happy….

📢 This episode is supported by Adam Bloom's Finding Your Comic Genius: An In-Depth Guide to the Art of Stand-Up Comedy, download on Audible today! Narrated by Matt Lucas, Ed Byrne, Ninia Benjamin and more - It explains the groundbreaking methods and theories that give you the tools to fast-track your stand-up to the next level and will permanently change the way you look at writing and performing comedy!

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including:

why resisting audience expectations can create richer comedy
how new material is a playground for experimentation
and why expanding your persona on stage matters more than fitting in

👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok,

Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod

✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes
✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Sophie
✅ 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 Sophie: You can keep up-to-date with Sophie on Instagram, @sophiedukebox If you're heading to the Melbourne Comedy Festival in March/April, make sure to go and see The Sophie Duker Show!

Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including at the Leicester Comedy Festival! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.

Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
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Episode 500… I'm joined by REGGIE WATTS! His work sits right on the fault line between music and comedy using looping pedals, his voice, and a huge amount of imagination to create shows that are completely unique every night. Whether it’s being bandleader on The Late Late Show with James Corden, featuring on Comedy Bang! Bang!, embarking on worldwide sold-out tours or DJing the Emmys, Reggie’s career has been defined by doing things his own way. We discuss:

the struggles with creating true improv for television
creating his The Late Late Show with James Corden role on his own terms
the frustration with being underused on Comedy Bang! Bang!
why no two Reggie Watts shows are ever the same
and how smaller teams make braver work

📢 This episode is supported by Adam Bloom's Finding Your Comic Genius: An In-Depth Guide to the Art of Stand-Up Comedy, download on Audible today! Narrated by Matt Lucas, Ed Byrne, Ninia Benjamin and more - It explains the groundbreaking methods and theories that give you the tools to fast-track your stand-up to the next level and will permanently change the way you look at writing and performing comedy!

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 30 minutes of exclusive extras including:

the tools Reggie uses to stay present in performance
why AI’s survival depends on a thriving planet
and embracing discoveries on-stage

👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok,

Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod

✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes
✅ 30 minutes of exclusive extra content with Reggie
✅ 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 Reggie: Reggie's latest special, Live From the Berghain, is now available on YouTube. For more info inc upcoming live shows, visit reggie-watts.com.

Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.

Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
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Episode 500 is NEARLY here, but first we're going all the way back to episode 7!

Recorded in 2012, I chat to fellow comedy nerd, Sarah Millican, as we discuss her writing process, some of the unique challenges faced by a high-profile act, including playing large rooms and preparing for panel shows, as well as plenty of tips for newer acts on how to escape the day-job and turn pro!

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to 36 minutes of exclusive extras!

👉 Sign up to the NEW monthly ComComPod Mailing List!

Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod

✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes
✅ 36 minutes of exclusive extra content with Sarah
✅ Early access to new episodes
✅ 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 Sarah:

Sarah Millican's new show, Late Bloomer, is now available to buy, stream and download. Find out more at sarahmillican.co.uk.

Everything I'm up to:

Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.

Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
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Welcome to the final part of finding out if comedians were happy in 2025 with Russell Howard, Mark Simmons, Aparna Nancherla, Nick Mohammed, Kemah Bob, Daniel Foxx & Adam Riches.

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to exclusive extras including Russell Howard on what’s it like being rich and famous, Aparna Nancherla on the worst comedy advice she's ever received (it's shocking!) and Nick Mohammed on the security of magic within comedy.

Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod

✅ Instant access to ad-free full video and audio episodes
✅ The full catalogue of exclusive extras you can't find anywhere else
✅ Early access to new episodes
✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”

Everything I'm up to:

Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.

Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
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Welcome back to the second part of this end of the year special as we find out whether comedians were actually happy in 2025 with Max Fosh, Lucy Pearman, Pete Lee, Marjolein Robertson, Damien Power, Huge Davies & Josie Long!

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to exclusive extras including Max Fosh's secret to build retention in online content, Josie Long on the emotional architecture of an Edinburgh Hour and how a mysterious mind-reader jolted Marjolein Robertson's career in comedy.

Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod

✅ Instant access to ad-free full video and audio episodes
✅ The full catalogue of exclusive extras you can't find anywhere else
✅ Early access to new episodes
✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”

Everything I'm up to:

Come and see me LIVE! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.

Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.