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 TV comedian and GB news' Simon Evans. He is one of the UK’s most respected and best loved comedians. Familiar from numerous TV and radio appearances, as well as fo…

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 the amazing Don Biswas, an autistic, ADHD comedian with 17 years on the UK comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[07:54]] Comedy clubs taking …

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 Candi Clare the head of talent and development for New york comedy club, one of the best comedy clubs in the USA. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[02:26…

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 chat to the amazing, Lina Haman, an incredible comedian all the way from Sweden. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[08:43]] How dark humour can help deal with stre…

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 Matt Lowes, a gay comedian who is an experienced and established open mic act now starting to break into paid work, who has also got into the final of the New forest comedian of t…

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 award winning comedy writer Tasha Dhanraj, she has written for different TV and radio shows such as Breeders, Lloyd of the Flies, Have I Got News For You, Horrible…

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 interview we talk to the friendly city comedy crew founders, a comedy club in South Africa, which was set up Chantal Harris and Nolwazi Nkwandla, here is an overview of what we discus…

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 Martin Davis, a professional comedian of 30 years, Known for his unique style and his hilarious take on themes of social awkwardness, everyday absurdities, and t…

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 interview we speak to clown experts Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley. Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley have been life partners and performing partners for the past twenty years, during whic…

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 talk to Michelle Matlock, the first first African American woman to create a main character in a Cirque du soleil production. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[02:07 How she beca…

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 Bangladesh comedian and comedy club owner, Naveed Mahbub. He was awarded Best Male Comedian in the 2007 Las Vegas Comedy Festival. In 2016, Mahbub was featured in US-based comedy …

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 talk to Mark Gindick. Mark is a professional actor, clown, physical comedian, director, teacher and writer/creator of his own theatrical shows. Wing-Man, his original thea…

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 clown and co-founder of the London clown festival, Dan Lees. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[05:53]] Being tripped up by the BBC [[08:17 ]] [[10:43]] T…

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 clown Jeff Raz. Jeff Raz starred in 'Corteo' with Cirque du Soleil for over 500 performances. He was co-founder of the Clown Conservatory in San Fransisco. He has …

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 Johnny Melville a revolutionary clown, actor and mime who is part of the group of artists who in the 1970s revolutionised the world of the clown in Europe, alongsi…

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 Veteran road comic, Stewart Huff, a remarkable and amazing comedian with many tales to tell. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[10:07]] The clubs in Amer…

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. Viv Gee is a comedian and comedy teacher who has been teaching comedy for 20 years and has performed comedy from L.A to Bangkok. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:23]] How she go…

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]] [[0…

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 :…

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 abil…

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…

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 …

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 th…

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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 Oldhamer and honorary Scouser, Che Burnley. In the last few years Che has established his own Showcase show in Edinburgh & Liverpool, provided tour support for Reginald D Hunter, …

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 have a spectacular guest for the show, Helen Prior. Helen is a former art historian, and comedian with Ukrainian and Russian ancestry. She transformed herself from a cancer victim into a v…

Welcome to another episode of The comedians paradise, an interview podcast focused on giving an inside scoop of being a comedian from mavericks across the comedy world, todays guest is the magnificent Colin Higgins. Colin Higgins is a rising star from the Glasgow comedy scene and has performed UK wide. He delights audience's with his cutting observ…

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. Todays guest is the marvellous Sully O’Sullivan, he is a seasoned international headlin…

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. Todays guest is the magnificent Tom Little, a brilliant comedian based in the midlands …

We talk to the brilliant Sue Morrison, she is a world-class teacher of performance-oriented Clown and Bouffon. An experienced performer, she is a sought after show creator, director, and consultant who has been instrumental in redefining clown for today’s world. Early in her career, Sue was the protégé of Richard Pochinko, and was chosen to develop…

We talk to the man behind the greatest UK-based French character comedian around. His deadpan stand-up, world-class sex poetry and bawdy chansons have been a huge hit all over Europe, Australasia and America. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[04:27]] Breaking character as Marcel Lucont [[07:36]] Can you MC as a character comedian and how …

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. Todays guest is the magnificent, Dave Bibby, he is a versatile, award-winning comic tal…

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. Todays guest is the magnificent, Liam “Lemon” McCdonald , He is the owner of the Lemon …

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. Todays guest is the magnificent,Barnaby King , He is an internationally recognised clow…

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. Todays guest is the magnificent Scott Kingston, a comedian and father who has been goin…

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. Todays guest is the magnificent, indemnifying Kris Davies, a comedian and comedy promot…

Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. In this episode, we chat to Namit Jain. He is a full-time comedian and comedy club owner in Bangalore, India, here is an overview of what we discussed: [[15:14]] Comedy clubs being a new thi…

Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. In this episode, we chat to Wilson Milton . A comedian who has been going to 12 years, he is a comic who is famous for coming across as a cheeky chappie, but it doesn't take long to realise …

Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. In this episode, we chat to Alvin Liu . A comedian who has moved from the English speaking comedy scene in Shanghai to London. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:23]] English vs …

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. In this episode, we chat to Donald Mackerel . A comedian who performs as three characte…

Making people laugh is the greatest feeling in the world, the challenges you have to overcome are not. Join comedian and promoter Marvin McCarthy as he interviews larger-than-life characters that will help comedians live life on their terms and find their niche. In this episode we chat to James Alderson . James is a professional comedian and a well…

We talk to good friend of Philippe Gaulier and co-founder of Small nose theatre, Mark Curtis. Small nose theatre, is a theatre company aimed at inspiring and taking people on a journey, where it educates, supports, challenges perceptions and encourages change. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[04:46]] How he got into Ecole Gaulier [[21:22…

Todays guest is Spymonkey co-founder, Aitor Basauri, Aitor is an acclaimed teacher of clown and performer, regularly holding Spymonkey masterclasses in London, New York, Berlin, Los Angeles and around the world, and for the Clown Doctors organisation in Germany, Austria and France. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[04:26]] My experience w…

We talk to Michael Connell, he is an Australian comedian based in Darwin. He performs an intellectual twist tackling big ideas like philosophy, cryptocurrency, economics and language learning while throwing in impressive juggling tricks that surprise and delight. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:23]] What is stoicism? [[06:25]] The pr…

We talk to Siobhan Dodd, one of the best hosts you are likely get on the London comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:10]] How I became a sign language interpreter [[35:00]] How to accept your weaknesses and attack your weaknesses [[37:45]] Finding your first grey hair [[40:31]] Do kids change you [[52:07]] Being a lover of…

We talk to Steve Best an esteemed comedian with 20 years in the game and now has built a strong reputation as a photographer who tells the stories of what its like to be a comedian in the UK. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[05:12]] How he invented the balloon swallow [[12:27]] Can jokes be stolen or does it depend on your personality [[…

In this episode, we get to speak to Nasif Akhtar. Nasif Akhtar is from a small town “Malda” which is in West Bengal, India. In 2016, He started doing comedy in Kolkata and after 1 year he moved to Mumbai. He is an All India Winner in Standup Soapbox which is the biggest standup competition in India and has won a series of competitions afterwards. H…