Best Suchandrika Chakrabarti Podcasts (2024)

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Guest: Freya Mallard 25:10

1M ago25:10

25:10

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Freya Mallard as we chat about her journey in to comedy and bringing her show ‘The Bounce Back’ to this years Edinburgh Fringe. https://www.instagram.com/freyamallard/ https://x.com/freyamallard?lang=en-GB https://www.tiktok.com/@freyamallardcomedy Time: 4:35pm at the Pleasance Courtyard https://tickets.…

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Guest: Suchandrika Chakrabarti 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Suchandrika Chakrabarti as we chat about her journey in to comedy and bringing her show ‘Doomscrolling’ to this years Edinburgh Fringe. Insta: suchandrikaTwitter: SuchandrikaCTikTok: suchandrikac Time: 3pm Dates: 15-25th August Venue: Big Yurt, Hoots @ Potterrow https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/such…

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Guest: Dee Allum 31:44

1M ago31:44

31:44

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Dee Allum as we chat about her journey in to comedy and bringing her show ‘Deadname’ to this years Edinburgh Fringe. https://www.instagram.com/dee_allum/?hl=en-gb Venue: Pleasance Courtyard - Below Time/dates: 4.30pm from Weds 31st July to Sun 25th August https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Dee%20…

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Guest: Hannah Platt 25:25

2M ago25:25

25:25

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Hannah Platt as we chat about her journey in to comedy and bringing her shows ‘Defence Mechanism’ to this years Edinburgh Fringe. linktr.ee/hannahtheplatt Venue: Pleasance Courtyard bunker two. Time/dates: 8:10pm from Weds 31st July to Sun 25th August https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/hannah-platt-de…

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That's a wrap! What happens next? 2:11

27d ago2:11

2:11

Hey everybody, Danielle here. I'm at challenge complete for creating 52 episodes of Comedy Masterclass. What happens next? As always, you're welcome to contact me here: https://comedymasterclass.com https://twitter.com/daniellekrage https://www.instagram.com/dekrageBy Danielle Krage

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Guest: Sarah Roberts 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Sarah Roberts as we chat about her journey in to comedy and bringing her shows ‘Silkworm’ to this years Edinburgh Fringe. Site: https://www.sarahjroberts.com/ Instagram: @sarahroberts_69 Twitter: @SarahRoberts_69 Venue: Assembly George Square, The Box Time/dates: 10.35pm from Weds 31st July to Sun 25th A…

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Guest Becky Umbers 42:48

2M ago42:48

42:48

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Becky Umbers as we chat about her journey in to comedy and bringing her shows ‘Big Bad Beck and the Three Little Pigs’ to this years Edinburgh Fringe. Socials Link https://linktr.ee/beckyumbers Venue: Hootenannies at the Apex (hoot 5) Date & time: 3:10 pm from Friday 2nd to Sunday 25th August Web: https:…

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Becky Holmes (Author of Keanu Reeves is Not in Love With You) 39:53

1M ago39:53

39:53

Danielle Krage interviews Becky Holmes, author of 'Keanu Reeves is Not in Love with You'. Becky is also the creator of and voice behind the massively popular Twitter/X account @deathtospinach. Here she shares insights into how and why she uses humour to expose online fraudsters. Plus, what has helped her publish and promote her book. Chapters 00:00…

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Guest: Amy Matthews 33:14

2M ago33:14

33:14

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Amy Matthews as we chat about her journey in to comedy and bringing her shows ‘Commute With The Foxes’ to this years Edinburgh Fringe. Web: www.amymatthewscomedy.com Instagram:@amyfmatthews X: @AmyFMatthews Facebook: Amy Matthews Comedy Venue: Monkey Barrel, The Tron Date & time: 3pm from Thursday 1st to…

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Heidi Vanderlee (A guide to PR for comedy creators) 38:09

2M ago38:09

38:09

Danielle Krage interviews Heidi Vanderlee, founder of Positive Jam – a public relations firm specialising in comedy, podcasting, film, live entertainment, and social justice. Heidi has worked in entertainment and PR for more than a decade; in this conversation, she shares insights that will benefit comedy writers and creators. Chapters: 00:00 Intro…

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Kate Willett (Combining comedy and personal politics) 30:13

2M ago30:13

30:13

Danielle Krage interviews Kate Willett. Kate is a comedian, actress and writer who has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Netflix’s Comedy Lineup. Kate has also toured with Margaret Cho, featured with comedians like Maria Bamford, and has written jokes for Beavis and Butthead. In this conversation, Kate shares insights from making h…

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52 episodes of Comedy Masterclass (Behind the scenes and what I've learned) 43:10

3M ago43:10

43:10

In this episode, Danielle celebrates completing 52 episodes of Comedy Masterclass and is joined by her husband, Jeremiah, as a surprise guest host. They discuss the motivation behind creating the podcast and Danielle’s own thoughts and approaches to comedy. Note from Danielle: There are 3 more fabulous guests in this season, so listen out. :) Chapt…

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Kay Stonham (Creating and sustaining a career as a comedy writer ) 42:36

3M ago42:36

42:36

Danielle Krage interviews Kay Stonham. Kay is a comedy writer-performer who has worked extensively across TV, film, theatre and radio. For example, she has written 10 original series for Radio 4, including Robin and Wendy’s Wet Weekend, and Bad Salsa. She’s also the Co-Founder of Female Pilot Club , which was founded to amplify women’s voices and g…

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Alana Schramm (Unlocking Creativity and Motivation for Writers) 48:32

3M ago48:32

48:32

Danielle Krage interviews Alana Schramm. Alana is a coach who works with the subconscious, the nervous system and emotions, in a way that is really practical, playful, and relevant to creativity. This conversation is a frank and fun dive into what blocks us and what motivates us effectively. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Alana Schramm and her work…

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Professor Neil Martin (The Psychology of Comedy) 46:13

3M ago46:13

46:13

Danielle Krage interviews Neil Martin, Honorary Professor of Psychology at Regent's University London. Neil is the author of The Psychology of Comedy, and in this conversation he introduces and dissects some of the key research and theories in the field of laughter, humour and comedy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Neil's Background in Comedy 03:2…

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Lana Schwartz (Build Your Own Romantic Comedy) 38:04

3M ago38:04

38:04

Danielle Krage interviews writer Lana Schwartz, whose interactive book ‘Build Your Own Romantic Comedy: Pick Your Plot, Meet Your Man and Direct Your Happily Ever After’ was named one of Vulture’s Best Comedy Books of the Year. Lana has also written for The New Yorker, and is a contributor to The Onion. In this interview she shares her obsession fo…

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Guest: Kate Barron 56:51

4M ago56:51

56:51

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Kate Barron as we chat about her journey in to comedy. https://www.instagram.com/_katebarron/?hl=en-gb Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival and Live agent for FAB Comedy Management and h…

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Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Nerine Skinner (Creating Topical Comedy) 42:13

4M ago42:13

42:13

Danielle Krage interviews Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Nerine Skinner. Suchandrika is a stand-up, who runs the monthly night Good News / Bad News in north London and writes for BBC One's Have I Got News For You. She is taking her second solo show Doomscrolling to Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Nerine is an actress, comedian, improviser and deviser wh…

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Guest: Dannii Keogan & Georgie Cunningham 35:50

4M ago35:50

35:50

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me, Dannii Keogan and Georgie Cunningham as we chat about their journey in to comedy. https://www.instagram.com/arushoflaughter/?hl=en Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival and Live agent for FA…

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End of Season 6 0:33

4M ago0:33

0:33

Back with you on May 15th.By Danielle Krage

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Guest: Mary O'Connell 51:31

5M ago51:31

51:31

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Mary O'Connell as we chat about her journey in to comedy. https://www.instagram.com/marywiththegoldshoes/ Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival and Live agent for FAB Comedy Management an…

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John Derevlany: (Super Narrative - Storytelling Across Platforms) 42:28

5M ago42:28

42:28

Danielle Krage interviews writer, creator, and brand builder John Derevlany. John is an award-winning writer, animator, and showrunner who has written or produced hundreds of hours of TV (including for the Jim Henson Company and LEGO). John has also been a game designer, street artist, investigative journalist and played Crackers the Corporate Crim…

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Guest: Katie Green 51:27

5M ago51:27

51:27

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Katie Green as we chat about her journey in to comedy. https://www.katiegcomedy.com/ Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival and Live agent for FAB Comedy Management and has worked in Comed…

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Ken Pisani (Writing Comic Novels) 41:14

5M ago41:14

41:14

Danielle Krage interviews Ken Pisani. Ken is a screenwriter, TV writer and producer, playwright, comic book author, former cartoonist, and novelist. His novel, AMP’D, was a Thurber prize finalist, and in this episode he takes us behind the scenes of creating this comic work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:18 The Concept of AMP’D 05:0…

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Caleb Warren (What Makes Things Funny) 40:04

5M ago40:04

40:04

Danielle Krage interviews Caleb Warren, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Arizona. Caleb researches and writes about what makes things funny, what makes things cool, and what helps people reach their goals. In this conversation, Caleb shares some of his key findings about humour and how it works. 00:00 Introduction to Consumer P…

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Guest: Seeta Wrightson 46:19

5M ago46:19

46:19

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Seeta Wrightson as we chat about her journey in to comedy. https://www.instagram.com/seeta_does_comedy/ Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival and Live agent for FAB Comedy Management and …

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Eric Maisel (Fearless Creating for Comedy Writers) 41:38

5M ago41:38

41:38

Danielle Krage interviews Dr Eric Maisel. Eric is the author of more than 50 books - many focused on creativity and the creative life - including Fearless Creating, Deep Writing, The Power of Daily Practice and The Magic of Sleep Thinking. He also writes the ‘Rethinking Mental Health’ blog for Psychology Today and is a regular contributor to Mad in…

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Joanna Penn (Writing the Shadow) 38:49

6M ago38:49

38:49

Danielle Krage interviews Joanna Penn. Joanna is an award-nominated New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with more than 40 books across multiple genres – non-fiction and fiction (under J.F.Penn). Joanna is also a podcaster, international speaker, and award-winning creative entrepreneur. This conversation dives into Joanna’s recent book, …

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Guest Jules O'Brian 56:28

6M ago56:28

56:28

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Jules O'Brian as we chat about her journey in to comedy. https://www.instagram.com/obrianjules/ Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival and Live agent for FAB Comedy Management and has work…

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Guest Thenjiwe Moseley 54:38

6M ago54:38

54:38

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Thenjiwe Moseley as we chat about her journey in to comedy. Instagram @thenjiwecomedy TikTok @thenjiwecomedy https://www.facebook.com/thenjiwecomedy Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival …

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Guest Sikisa Bostwick Barnes 58:37

6M ago58:37

58:37

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Sikisa Bostwick Barnes as we chat about her journey in to comedy. https://www.instagram.com/sikisacomedy/ Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival and Live agent for FAB Comedy Management an…

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Rosie Wilby (Using humour to unpack challenging questions) 39:05

6M ago39:05

39:05

Danielle Krage interviews Rosie Wilby. Rosie is an award-winning comedian and creator of the global hit podcast and book The Breakup Monologues. She is also the author of ‘Is Monogamy Dead?’ and toured a trilogy of solo shows investigating the psychology of love. In this interview, Rosie shares insights for how we can use humour to unpack challengi…

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Guest Tatty MacLeod 46:48

6M ago46:48

46:48

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Tatty MacLeod as we chat about her journey in to comedy. https://www.instagram.com/tatty_macleod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tatty.macleod Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival and Live agen…

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Ruth Leigh (Writing comic characters) 39:54

6M ago39:54

39:54

Danielle Krage interviews novelist Ruth Leigh. They focus on her delightful Isabella M Smugge series, and what it takes to create a comic character that you can develop and sustain across multiple books. Ruth is also the author of the Jane Austen-inspired book A Great Deal of Ingenuity, and The Little Book of Unexpected Poetry. Chapters 00:00 Intro…

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End of Season 5 (Back with you on March 6th) 0:24

7M ago0:24

0:24

Hey lovely listeners. That's the end of Season 5. I'll be back on March 6th with more fabulous Comedy Masterclass guests.By Danielle Krage

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Scott Dikkers (How to Write Funny) 38:05

7M ago38:05

38:05

Danielle Krage interviews Scott Dikkers, founder of the renowned humour site, The Onion. Scott is a New York Times and Amazon best-selling humour author. He has won a Peabody Award, the Thurber Prize for American Humor and over 30 Webby awards. Plus, he has consulted for top entertainment companies like NBC, Comedy Central, and Pixar. Scott’s How t…

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Writing advice from my favourite ghost (Ray Bradbury) 26:57

7M ago26:57

26:57

In this episode, Danielle shares the writing advice of Ray Bradbury, a writer who has influenced her own writing process. She introduces Bradbury and his book 'Zen and the Art of Writing', highlighting his practical and joyful approach to writing. Danielle discusses two main practices recommended by Bradbury: the 52 Short Story Challenge and the Th…

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Julia McKenzie (Getting Audio Comedy Commissioned) 47:45

7M ago47:45

47:45

Julia McKenzie is the Commissioning Editor for Comedy and Entertainment at Radio 4, and prior to that was Creative Director of BBC Studios Audio for 7 years, specialising in comedy and entertainment production. In this conversation, Julia provides helpful insights for comedy writers who want to understand the audio landscape and find ways to get th…

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Lynne Parker (Founder of Funny Women) 50:20

7M ago50:20

50:20

Danielle Krage interviews Lynne Parker, Founder and Chief Executive of Funny Women. She created the organisation over 20 years ago now and has made such a contribution to the comedy community, including producing the Funny Women Awards. In this conversation, Lynne shares invaluable advice for women building their careers and networks in comedy. Cha…

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Fran Hill (Observational Humour) 43:13

8M ago43:13

43:13

Danielle Krage interviews author Fran Hill about ways to develop your observational humour skills as a writer. Fran is a former English teacher, and had a monthly satirical column about education in the Times Educational Supplement. She further shared her experiences in diary form in her memoir ‘Miss, What Does Incomprehensible Mean?' And she publi…

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Billy Mernit (The Art of Crafting Funny Love Stories for the Screen) 39:31

8M ago39:31

39:31

Danielle Krage interviews Billy Mernit - screenwriter, novelist and author of Writing The Romantic Comedy: The Art of Crafting Funny Love Stories for the Screen. Billy has served as a story analyst and script consultant at Universal Pictures, an instructor for the UCLA Extension Writers' Program, and has published some 20 romance novels under a fem…

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Winter Break 0:29

8M ago0:29

0:29

Back January 10th 2024 with more Comedy Masterclass guests.By Danielle Krage

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Allora Dannon and Camille Le Baron (Christmas comedy recommendations) 40:21

9M ago40:21

40:21

In this episode writers Allora Dannon, Camille Le Baron and Danielle Krage share their Christmas comedy recommendations. They discuss TV series, films and books that capture the holiday spirit with a Christmas twist. Whether you love Christmas or not, there's something for everyone in these recommendations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and How They …

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Chelsea Kania & Emily Chase from Female Pilot Club (practical advice for entering a comedy script call competition) 41:09

9M ago41:09

41:09

Danielle Krage interviews Chelsea Kania and Emily Chase from Female Pilot Club, and they discuss the benefits of entering writing competitions and the development opportunities they offer. From their work with Female Pilot Club’s comedy script call, they share practical tips for developing your pitch, engaging with the advice of industry judges, re…

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Chris Head (How to structure your 30 min comedy or comedy-drama script) 55:01

9M ago55:01

55:01

Danielle Krage interviews comedy director, coach and mentor, Chris Head. This episode is a deep dive into how to structure your 30 min comedy or comedy-drama script. Then Chris and Danielle play with using the structure to brainstorm a new show. Tactics covered include: Breaking down the 3 main beats that shape your story. Ways to keep your protago…

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Guest Soph Galustian 45:41

9M ago45:41

45:41

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Soph Galustian as we chat about her journey in to comedy. SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES: @SophGalustian Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival and Live agent for FAB Comedy Management and has worke…

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Johnny Smith (writing screenplays for animation) 45:38

9M ago45:38

45:38

Danielle Krage interviews Johnny Smith, animation and live-action screenwriter and script consultant. His work spans books, TV and film, including Dragon Rider, and co-writer for The Queen’s Corgi, and Gnomeo and Juliet. This conversation includes: Creating rules for your world, using setting, and telling the story visually. Considerations for writ…

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Jane Lovering and Jeevani Charika (How to Write Romantic Comedy) 38:39

10M ago38:39

38:39

Danielle Krage interviews writers Jane Lovering and Jeevani Charika. They are shortlisted and award-winning romantic novelists in their individual careers, and together they wrote How to Write a Romantic Comedy. This conversation includes: Having pen names and marketing your funny books. Juxtaposition and the unexpected in comedy. Tropes, heroines …

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Guest Lindsey Santoro 42:44

10M ago42:44

42:44

Grab a brew, sit down, relax and join me and Lindsey Santoro as we chat about her journey in to comedy. Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagraaaaam Manchester Celebrating Women in Comedy Since 2012 Your host Aimee is a progression booker at the Frog & Bucket, Programmer for the Women in Comedy Festival and Live agent for FAB Comedy Management and …

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Dave Cohen (The Complete Comedy Writer) 41:11

10M ago41:11

41:11

Danielle Krage interviews Dave Cohen - Broadcaster, BBC TV writer, BAFTA winner for his Horrible Histories songs, and novelist (Stand Up, Barry Goldman, and soon to be released, Barry Goldman: The Wilderness Years). Dave is the author of The Complete Comedy Writer: Make your Sitcom, Stand-Up, Screenplay, Sketches and Stories 62% funnier. He brings …

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