FIN TAYLOR: School, Controversial Comedy & Not Being Afraid to Be Disliked

In this episode of Class Clown, Seann Walsh sits down with comedian Fin Taylor to talk about how childhood, being the only boy in an all girl's dorm and having a family of performers helped shape his sharp, fearless style of comedy.

From controversial jokes to pushing the boundaries of what audiences will accept, he explains why great comedy comes at the risk of being disliked and why that's totally okay with him.

Seann and Fin talk about being a show off, getting in trouble for jokes, and how those early experiences influenced the comedian Fin would later become.

Fin Taylor is one of the most distinctive voices in British comedy. He’s the creator and host of the hit YouTube comedy show Fin vs The Internet, and one of the biggest podcasts in the UK Fin vs History with Horatio Gould. He has appeared on Live at the Apollo, and his stand-up specials and online clips have built a huge following for his fearless, transgressive style.

Topics in this episode include:
• How school shaped Fin Taylor’s comedy
• Why comedians shouldn’t be afraid of being disliked
• The role of risk and controversy in stand-up
• Getting in trouble for jokes at school
• Why the context of wher you see comedy matters

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PART 2 of this conversation is available now on Patreon, where Seann and Fin go even deeper into comedy; How debating prepped him for comedy and the trouble he got into which lead to the headmaster apologising to him!

You'll also find an exclusive bonus episode on there as Fin answers your questions!

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