The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

With James Acaster's Hecklers Welcome hitting over 400 cinema screens this weekend - we’re looking back at his 2024 appearance on the show. Originally released in two parts, we go in depth into the creation of the show including:

the moment that led to James taking breaking from stand-up
what it was like touring the show and if James still hates hecklers
and I put your questions to James, where we talk all things Ghostbusters, Bo Burnham and *that* Oscars moment.

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Catch Up with James: James Acaster - Cinemagoers Welcome is out now in cinemas, head to www.jamesacasterincinemas.com to find your local venue!

Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including dates in Bristol, London, Manchester, Stoke, Marlborough and Mach! 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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Ken Cheng is a stand-up comedian, writer and professional poker player, but is probably best known for being the master of going viral on LinkedIn with over 200,000 followers!

Outside of poking the corporate world, Ken has written for Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week and even created a Doctor Who audio episode. We discuss:

how LinkedIn satire accidentally became the biggest career pivot of his life
is poker psychology the same as being a stand-up
how signing up for an open mic with Ed Gamble changed everything
becoming a minor celebrity in the board game world
the realisation that the Fringe isn't your audience
and we find out if Ken Cheng is happy...

Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including:

turning LinkedIn satire into corporate gigs and serious money
the temptation to tour again and refusing to rip off an audience
and being commissioned to write for companies that don't even publish the work

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Catch Up with Ken: You can obviously connect with Ken professionally on LinkedIn, search “Ken Cheng”. For everything else, you can visit linktr.ee/kencheng.

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

✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes
✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Ken
✅ Early access to new episodes where possible
✅ Exclusive membership offerings including Stu&As

PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!

Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including dates in Bristol, London, Manchester, Stoke, Marlborough and Mach! 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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Lindsey Santoro shot to prominence at 2023’s Edinburgh Fringe, winning Next Up’s Biggest Award in Comedy with her show, Pink Tinge.

Since then, Lindsey has created her hit BBC Radio 4 comedy series, The Lively Life of Lindsey Santoro, appeared on Live at the Apollo and supported Joe Lycett on tour! We discuss:

using comedy as a tool for connection
balancing a NHS day job with the crushing anxiety of early comedy gigs
earning critical acclaim at Edinburgh, the financial surprises and attic life at the Pleasance
escaping imposter syndrome
the importance of having a "base" outside of comedy
and we find out if Lindsey Santoro is happy….

Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 13 minutes of exclusive extras including:

how Lindsey’s BBC Radio 4 series came about
how her agent kept her grounded through Edinburgh
and balancing ambition with sanity

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Catch Up with Lindsey: You can see Lindsey Santoro live, including an upcoming work-in-progress at the Pleasance London - find out more at lindseysantoro.co.uk. You can also keep up-to-date on Instagram, @lindsey_santoro.

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

✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes
✅ 13 minutes of exclusive extra content with Lindsey
✅ 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!

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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Shenoah Allen is the co-creator of the legendary The Pajama Men, as well as a writer, actor and director with credits across the Soho Theatre, the West End, and projects developed with the BBC and HBO - as well as even appearing on Breaking Bad!

Now he's now created the dazzling work of genius that is Sunlight with Nina Conti and is currently on tour with Bloodlust Summertime. We discuss:

using a monkey mask to tell the most human love story possible
treating the script like a jazz framework rather than a rulebook
how “doing nothing” can be the strongest acting choice
the challenges of leaving a 20-year comedy partnership
turning teenage dread into a solo comedy show
and creating something that outlives you

Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including:

finding the humour in dangerous teenage experiences
how he pushed boundaries working with Kim Noble
and breaking out of characters to tell the truth on stage

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Catch Up with Shenoah: Shenoah Allen: Bloodlust Summertime is at the Soho Theatre from Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st February and Sunlight, Shenoah's film with Nina Conti, is out now on streaming platforms! You can keep up-to-date on Instagram, @imshenoahallen

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

✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes
✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Shenoah
✅ 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!

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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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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