The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

John Robins, comedian, broadcaster and Taskmaster champion, talks about his memoir Thirst and sobriety. He discusses writing as self-discovery and the difference between honesty on stage and on the page. Conversations cover 12-step parallels with stand-up, how sobriety reshapes ego and career perspective, managing dread, and whether he’ll return to full-time stand-up.

John Tothill is one of the most exciting stand-ups to come out of the UK in recent years. Debuting in 2023, he’s now on his third show with This Must Be Heaven - the story of his near death experience and an underwhelming cruise. In this episode we discuss:the brutal truth about moving from open mics to pro gigswhy early WIPs are often funnier than complete showsthe loneliness of being trapped on a cruise ship after bombing every nightwhy crowd work makes him uncomfortablescaling material up for bigger rooms while supporting Alan Daviesand we find out if John Tothill is happy…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:the realisation that not everyone will get your material, but the right people really willwhat trait is most likely to obstruct successwhy “doing the work” often looks like not doing the work at alland the fear about where the world goes next…👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Catch Up with John: You can see John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven tomorrow at Mach (if you’re reading this as it’s released), London on 22nd May and in Edinburgh this summer. Find all the dates at campsite.bio/johntothill. Also, you can keep-up-date with John on Instagram, @johntothill.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 John✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly(ish) Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including dates in Mach this weekend, LA next week and lots of other places after then! 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.Get in touch: If you’re listening and thinking ‘I’d love to work with ComComPod on getting something out there’ or ‘there’s someone you should absolutely have on’ - drop us an email at callum@comedianscomedian.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people in the comedy world will know Jonno Johnson as a third of the sketch trio Sheeps, but most recently he’s taken up the role of Head Writer at SNL UK! In this episode recorded in January 2026, we discuss:the hidden world of sketch writing and script editingwhy he wanted to be the Chuckle Brothershow he manages on-stage anxiety in real timeJonno’s musical talents from writing pantomimes to freestyle rapsthe Sheeps approach of building a sketch with structure, misdirection and building towards something bigger than it seemsthe hidden fear of a show's attendance over the performancethe turning point of getting out of your own wayand Jonno's advice for aspiring comedy writersJoin 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:the audition that made him swear off auditions entirelywhy there’s no real “community” in sketch comedy anymoreand how admiration within your own circle can shape what you make👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Catch Up with Jonno: Jonno: Here Comes Mr Funny is at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer at the Monkey Barrel 2. You can also follow Jonno on Instagram, @thisisjonno.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 Jonno✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly(ish) Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE including dates in Bristol, Marlborough, LA and Mach! 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.Get in touch: If you’re listening and thinking ‘I’d love to work with ComComPod on getting something out there’ or ‘there’s someone you should absolutely have on’ - drop us an email at callum@comedianscomedian.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellie Taylor, British stand-up comic, actress and TV presenter, reflects on breaking into comedy via reality TV and quitting marketing to try stand-up. She talks about crafting a comic voice rooted in silliness and physicality. Conversation covers her writing routine, testing material live, juggling motherhood as fodder for jokes, and why she keeps returning to the stage.

Flo & Joan, a British musical comedy sister duo known for tight songs and deadpan delivery. They talk about making an Amazon Prime special and shaping its staging. They explain turning viral clips into a cohesive hour. They recount studying improv in North America and reaching milestones like the Royal Variety Performance.

Charlene Kaye, a New York musician-comic who toured with big rock acts and made a viral Taylor Swift pastiche. She talks about turning family stories into stage shows, mixing music and stand-up, building Diversity Shredder, writing catchy hooks for social platforms, and performing for mixed fanbases. Short, funny, and full of stagecraft tales.

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.