The Comedian's Comedian Podcast Adam Riches
Nov 20, 2025
Adam Riches, a character comedian known for his high-energy performances, delves into his creative process and the challenges of the comedy industry. He shares insights on audience participation as his superpower and how his experience at the Edinburgh Fringe shouldn’t be compared to the Olympics. Adam recounts how playing Sean Bean reignited his passion for performance and discusses the evolution of his shows, blending improvisation with narrative. He also opens up about balancing career ambitions with personal happiness.
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Use A Placeholding Ending To Unlock Scripts
- If you hit a wall on an unfinished piece, give it a simple ending and perform it.
- Stage feedback will reveal how to improve the middle and the punchline.
Rewrite When It Feels Untrue
- If a piece feels untrue, change it even if it gets laughs.
- Be brave enough to rewrite and reshape during the festival — you can change it tomorrow.
Learning From A ‘Cheers’‑Style Bar Show
- Adam built a ‘Cheers’-style bar show where he casually poured drinks and fed audience interactions.
- These small, informal moments taught him how ad‑libbing amplified scripted comedy.