The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

Johnny Marriott, lead singer and co-founder of punk-fuelled melodic rock band PET NEEDS, talks music, touring life, and the new album Elbows Out, This Is Capitalism. He recalls playing fans' living rooms, the economics of merch-driven income, balancing stage vulnerability with persona, parenting’s effect on touring, and managing anxiety and online boundaries. Energetic, candid, and refreshingly human.

Chris Fleming, YouTube-born comic known for character-driven musical bits and an HBO Max special. He talks about turning viral videos into live shows, resisting the ‘YouTuber’ label, keeping songs surprising, and the tension between creative risk and repeating success. Short, sharp conversations about improvisation, stage identity, and how to translate internet fame into honest live performance.

Joyelle Nicole Johnson, a warm, autobiographical US stand-up who’s warmed up for Hasan Minhaj and appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers. She talks about considering leaving the US, balancing warmth with brutal honesty onstage, a scary Harlem heckler incident, how nerves can be respect, digging into ancestry, and why a bit of delusion kickstarts a comedy career.

James Acaster, stand-up comedian and writer known for acclaimed specials and Off Menu, discusses Heckler's Welcome and its cinema run. He explains why he stepped back from stand-up and how the show tests responses to hecklers. They touch on touring highs and lows, crafting emotional beats like protecting his younger self, and juggling creative control with industry demands.

Ken Cheng, stand-up comedian, writer and professional poker player known for viral LinkedIn satire and TV writing. He talks about how parody posts reshaped his career. He compares poker strategy with comedy thinking. He recalls early gigs, the Fringe learning curve, board game fame, and why his LinkedIn style hits so hard.

Lindsey Santoro, a stand-up comedian and writer who won Next Up’s top award at Edinburgh and created a BBC Radio 4 series. She talks about balancing NHS work with gig anxiety. She recalls attic shows at the Pleasance, battling imposter syndrome, finding her comic voice, keeping a life outside comedy, and whether she feels content with her success.

Shenoah Allen, comedian, writer, actor and co-creator of The Pajama Men, now making films and solo shows. He talks about creating Sunlight with Nina Conti and using a masked character to tell a deeply human love story. He explains treating scripts like jazz, why 'doing nothing' can be a powerful acting choice, and how he turned teenage dread into the solo show Bloodlust Summertime.

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 comedianshow visibility can be both empowering and exhaustingthe unique challenges Black women face in comedywhy staying bold matters even when people judgeand 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 comedyhow new material is a playground for experimentationand 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 500… I'm joined by REGGIE WATTS! His work sits right on the fault line between music and comedy using looping pedals, his voice, and a huge amount of imagination to create shows that are completely unique every night. Whether it’s being bandleader on The Late Late Show with James Corden, featuring on Comedy Bang! Bang!, embarking on worldwide sold-out tours or DJing the Emmys, Reggie’s career has been defined by doing things his own way. We discuss:the struggles with creating true improv for televisioncreating his The Late Late Show with James Corden role on his own termsthe frustration with being underused on Comedy Bang! Bang!why no two Reggie Watts shows are ever the sameand how smaller teams make braver work📢 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 30 minutes of exclusive extras including:the tools Reggie uses to stay present in performancewhy AI’s survival depends on a thriving planetand embracing discoveries on-stage👉 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✅ 30 minutes of exclusive extra content with Reggie✅ 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 Reggie: Reggie's latest special, Live From the Berghain, is now available on YouTube. For more info inc upcoming live shows, visit reggie-watts.com.Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE! 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging chat, Sarah Millican, a beloved British stand-up comedian and author, shares her insights on the writing process and the unique challenges faced by high-profile acts. She discusses her strategy for testing new material and the importance of maintaining a packed gig diary. Sarah also reveals her 'Milliken's Law' for recovering from bad shows and how her comedic style has softened over time. With a focus on positivity and audience connection, she offers invaluable tips for aspiring comics on their journey to go pro.