Comedian Jack Skipper interviews a special guest each week. The aim is to avoid idle chit chat and only ask questions that lead to funny, interesting or embarrassing stories. Let's get to the good stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Part nostalgia trip, part confessional, part masterclass in unconventional success—this is no ordinary interview podcast. In Class Clown, Seann Walsh chats to the boldest rule-breakers in entertainment, uncovering the wild tales of childhood chaos, brushes with disaster, and the personal battles that shaped them. But beneath the mischief lies a powerful thread—how the very traits that caused trouble early on became the unexpected fuel for their biggest achievements. Expect laugh-out-loud mem ...
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Jen Brister and Kerry Godliman nose around their guests' old photos to see what they’ve been doing with their lives. INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/memory_lane_podcast/
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Join comedians Carl Donnelly and Julian Deane each Monday morning as they interview a comedy guest (well, Carl tries to interview them while Julian interjects and tries to get them cancelled!) (M)
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Welcome to the official Hobo Jack Podcast hosted by Hobo Jack Clothing owners Dan & Jimmy alongside the notorious photographer Danny Woodstock. Every week the boys will be welcoming a new guest for a good old chin wag with the aim to delve deep into the stories and journeys of people from all walks of life. Expect entertainment. Expect laughter. Expect good times. New episodes out Wednesdays 6pm!
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Unstoppable Farce tells the story of "Mr. Mirth" himself, in his own words, beginning with forty-five years of what might generously be described as a wasted existence before he decided to become the most successful FC (Famous Comedian) of all time. He describes how he created his Lithuanian Chupacabra alter ego, honed his signature Cheezy Pleezers bit, and became a viral sensation on Qlip Qlop and H!jnx. He dishes the dirt on touring with Hannah Gadsby and Dave Chapelle, what really went do ...
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JAMIE HUTCHINSON (Pt 2): Gambling Addiction, Doing C*ke at work & How I Got Into Comedy
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35:07The hilarious Jamie Hutchinson is back for part 2 where we learn about how his mum adopting another family threw his household into chaos, falling into a gambling addiction and heavy cocaine use and how he fell into comedy - we also hear about a very misguided theatrical production he put on in his teens and how he got kicked out of a drama club fo…
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We're joined this week by exciting new comedian from China, Blank Peng for a chat about bed times, British fashion, youth behaviour and more! Apologies for the slightly off sound at times, we had some tech issues with Blank's connection so ended up having to ditch her laptop and going old school via an iphone. If you enjoy the podcast and want to s…
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JAMIE HUTCHINSON:Parents Divorce, First Heartbreak & 'Tramp Of The Year'
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53:35Jamie Hutchinson joins Seann Walsh to talk about how his unique childhood shaped the man who is fast becoming one of the most powerful comedy voices in the North. He talks how his wild imagination got him in trouble with the police, how his early writing prowess writing scenes from The Simpsons earned him the respect of his teachers and class mates…
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Its the Christmas post match analysis everyone's been waiting for. We're joined by TVI royalty Seann Walsh for a chat about presents, new years resolutions and more! If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more …
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2025 Best Moments: Stewart Lee, Romesh, Ross Noble, Vittorio Angelone etc.
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1:13:52Romesh Ranganthan, Stewart Lee, Ross Noble, Adam Rowe, Boy George, Russell Kane, Vittorio Angelone, Red Richardson and Joanne McNally reveal the key moments from their childhood that shaped their character and influenced the success they each have enjoyed in their career. Don't forget to catch the brand new YouTube specials from Red Richardson and …
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Christmas Eve for Carl in Melbourne and Christmas Eve Eve for Julian in London so we're chatting all things Christmas. Thanks for listening this year and a Happy Christmas from all at TVI Towers. if you enjoy the podcast and want to support us going forward while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head …
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CHARLIE HIGSON: How We Created The Fast Show, Writing With Harry Enfield VS Paul Whitehouse
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1:01:25Charlie Higson co-created the Fast Show, wrote on Harry Enfield & Chums and Vic Reeves' Big Night Out. He is a celebrated author having written the best-selling Young Bond novels and Enemy series. His latest book Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee is a an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy, illustrated by …
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We're joined by an old comedian friend who has just recently got back into the world of stand-up. John Smith joins us to discuss our decision to keep episode 305 on Patreon only for legal reasons. We also discuss being late for stuff. If you want to hear the mysterious episode 305, gain access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp commun…
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S04 E36 Jen & Kerry's Christmas Breakdown
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34:16"It's such a bleak picture... My mum looks suicidal..." Jen and Kerry discuss all things Christmas and look back to their childhood festive celebrations. Plus Kerry has a plate with her face on it... That ISN'T HER! JEN'S STAND UP TOUR Jen's 2025 tour is on sale now - https://www.jenbrister.co.uk/tour/ PICS & MORE - https://www.instagram.com/…
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AXEL BLAKE: Dyslexia, ADHD, Fighting Teachers & Why Knowing Yourself Is The Key To Success
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1:15:50Head to SurfShark.com/ClassClown for our exclusive VPN deal - save money, enhance your streaming options & secure your sensitive data! Britain's Got Talent winner and viral comedy juggernaut Axel Blake talks struggling with his early private school education, how undiagnosed Dyslexia and ADHD affected his behaviour, how he ended up getting into a…
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RUSSELL HOWARD Pt2: How I Avoided Drink, Drugs & The Pitfalls of Early Success
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44:32Head to SurfShark.com/ClassClown for our exclusive VPN deal - save money, enhance your streaming options & secure your sensitive data! In the second part of Seann Walsh's interview with Russell Howard, Russell explains how he dodged the temptations of hedonism, despite achieving incredible success in his 20's, developing his work ethic alongside …
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RUSSELL HOWARD (1): Fear Of Death, Comedy Training At School & West Country Childhood
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53:56Head to SurfShark.com/ClassClown for our exclusive VPN deal - save money, enhance your streaming options & secure your sensitive data! The incredible Russell Howard sits with Seann Walsh to discuss why he loved school, growing up in the West Country, the value in kids who lie, how losing his cousin at a young age lead to a fear of death which haunt…
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We're back! This week we hear about Carl's empty flat, how 80s films have aged and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp community then sign up at www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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"They were laughing because I was dying and I was dressed as an ANT..." OMG we have @bridget.christie.14 on the show this week!!!!!!!!!!! What an absolute treat. What a f*cking legend. Listen and ENJOY! ALSO... GO SEE BRIDGET ON TOUR! What could be better than an hour of laughing with Bridget?! - https://www.bridgetchristie.co.uk/gigs/ PLUS... Kerr…
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TVI favourite Fiona Ridgewell returns for the first time since having her baby. We discuss childbirth, musicals and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi and sign up for as little as £3 per month. Carl i…
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JACK SKIPPER: "Everyone Remembers The Naughty Kid's Name!"
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1:00:18Jack Skipper has been all over your TikTok and Instagram feeds for the last few years and this week he joins Seann Walsh to talk how he discovered the social currency of humor, what turned him from a good boy into a naughty kid, the role lockdown played in turning him into a social media superstar, the influence of Ricky Gervais and Steve Coogan, h…
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"I was cursed..." We have the utterly brilliant @kylacobblercomedy on the show this week.We talked about holy communion, siblings, hats, curses and loads loads more. Kyla is on tour now all over the UK - https://kylacobbler.com/gone-rogue/ PLUS... Kerry and Jen chat about TRAITORS and Kerry's (computer) belly button fluff. JEN & KERRY STAND-UP TOUR…
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We're back this week with Jack Skipper in the studio to discuss him and Carl getting hammered the week before, vans, tradesmen and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us as well as accessing full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more about your ad choices…
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KYLA COBBLER: Social Media Superstardom, Irish Childhood, Starting Comedy Late
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1:04:08Instagram superstar turned stand up comedy sensation Kyla Cobbler joins Seann for a hilarious chat about growing up in Cork, how she went from feeling stupid at school to learning several languages and what made her give stand up a go at 31 years old. She chats about how one of Ireland's finest new comedian's Mike Rice encouraged her and why she th…
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"Can I have a biscuit... I don't want pickles with my tea..." Kerry has brought in a little tin of tiny pictures to talk about with Jen and they don't disappoint... But... The main topic of conversation is farting so yes, we've gone HIGH BROW this week! JEN & KERRY STAND-UP TOURS Kerry's 2025 tour is on sale now - https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ker…
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We're back this week for a chat about electric cars, charity gigs and more! If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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ROSS NOBLE (Pt 2): Becoming Fearless, Gigging With Lee Evans & Rolf Harris
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41:43Ross Noble continues his interview with Seann Walsh, sharing hilarious tales about his early days as a juggler and accidentally setting people on fire and how failing at school and dealing with abuse from classmates helped make him the resilient comedian he is today. He also shares stories of his early gigs with Lee Evans, sharing a car with Rolf H…
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"No... They were missiles..." It is such an absolute delight to have the uber talented and brilliant @Manjinder23 on the podcast this week!We chatted about her amazing mum, raving in Coventry, her wedding, Britz and filming in Jordan. Manjinder is pretty busy..."DEKHO (film) I wrote and directed with support from Alzheimer’s Society will be screeni…
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We're joined for our 300th episode by TVI listener favourite, the very funny Poppy Hillstead for a chat about Julian almost getting beaten up, sex parties and more! If you enjoy the podcast and want to hear full length episodes, watch videos and join the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more about your ad choice…
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ROSS NOBLE (Pt 1): How I Built My Comedy Audience, Inner Confidence & The Power Of "No"
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58:05The incredible Ross Noble joins Seann Walsh on Class Clown to discuss his savvy career moves, why saying " No" is more powerful than saying "Yes" and the influence of Eddie Izzard, Jasper Carrot & Billy Connolly. Ross talks about his surprisingly strong performance on Celebrity Apprentice, achieving incredible success despite being dyslexic and ach…
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Chapter 21: The Putrid Stench of Marc Maron’s Garage
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34:08Mitch visits the venerated interlocutor at the legendary cat ranch one last time and uncovers a horrific secret. Endnotes: Milton Berle (with Haskel Frankel), An Autobiography (New York, Delacorte Press, 1974) p.35. Capsule Review: Starts with a salacious story about an affair with an ingenue engaged to a studio boss. He starts alluding to the enor…
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"You could open a bin bag and start crying... It's terrifying... You've learnt what your achilles heel are but they drag you back..." The absolutely brilliant comedian and friend @robrousecomedian joins us on the pod this week! He is a man of many skills and a master of comedy and fun. We chatted about... nostalgia, freedom, fancy dress and chemica…
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HORATIO GOULD (Pt 2): How Stewart Lee and Michael McIntyre influenced My Comedy & Advice For Achieving Success
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39:18In Part 2 of our Horatio Gould interview he talks first fights, first kisses, the significance of his early crush on Jennifer Lawrence and how Monty Python, Stewart Lee and Michael McIntyre influenced his comedy career. He also shares the story of how putting a play on for his school might be the highlight of his career so far and shares why he's g…
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Therapist Analyses Josh James Interview: Flow State, Guilt, Bullying, Denial
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31:00Dr Natalie Cawley joins Seann to dissect all the themes from our live Class Clown Podcast record with Essex's best boy, Josh James - Childhood Guilt, Bullying, Flow State and Denial! It's all covered here! Plus, Seann reads a very funny story from one of our Patreons! And don't forget to check out Dr Natalie Cawley's book Just About Coping! 00.00 D…
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"Don't buy this pate again, it's disgusting!" The cool (and funny) as you like Jack Skipper is on the pod this week!The way Jack approaches life is such a joy and his comedy is brilliant.- Check out his current tour dates and follow him on insta - you won't regret it.Jack's last few tour dates - https://jackskipper.com/live/PLUS... Kerry and Jen ch…
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Due to some diary congestion we couldn't get into the studio this week so we've decided to call this episode 299.5 and save 300 for this coming week's record. We chat about motorways, the depth of the sea, dinosaurs and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos, the WhatsAp…
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HORATIO GOULD (Pt1) Fin Vs History Origins, Starting a Fight Club, The Joke That Changed His Life
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1:02:20The phenomenal Horatio Gould, co-host of Fin Vs History & Boys Gone Wild and behind the scenes creative of Fin Vs Internet, joins Class Clown and reveals his comedy origin story which occurred in French class, how his love for History birthed one of the UK's biggest podcasts and how the combination of having an aspirational working class father and…
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This week we’re joined by Aussie stand-up legend Lewis Garnham — chatting about comics heading to Saudi gigs, Aussie stereotypes, and the kind of spiders that make you question hell. If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then sign up at www.patreon.com/weare…
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STEWART LEE PART 2! How Adoption Shaped His Life, Comedy Influences, Small Town Life
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39:06Stewart Lee gets deep about how being adopted had a profound effect on his outlook and career choice, his early comedy influences and how why considers luck to be such a key factor in his success as a stand up comedian. He also talks growing up in Solihull, his grandparents view that reading was "nancy boys" and the effect seeing The Two Ronnies at…
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We're joined this week by the very funny Tiffany Stevenson to chat about her book collection, deodorants, coincidences and much more! Check out Tiffany on social media @tiffstevensoncomic If you enjoy the podcast and want to gain access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp community then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more …
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STEWART LEE (Pt1) The Riyadh Comedy Festival, The Oasis Reunion, Marvel & Star Wars
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44:48Stewart Lee gives his characteristically honest takes on the performers who chose to play the Riyadh Comedy festival in Saudi Arabia, why he's not into the Oasis reunion despite liking their work, why the current state of Marvel is in direct opposition to what the brand once stood for, why Star Trek is superior to Star Wars (and why Star Trek is be…
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Boy George, Bonnie Blue, Social Media: Therapist Analysis
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31:24Dr Natalie Cawley is back for another Bonus episode with Seann Walsh breaking down our amazing episode with Boy George, where she discusses family dynamics, the power of denial, the concept of "twinship" as it relates to our teenage years, the potent effects of social media on mental health and how Bonnie Blue is an example of the extremity of wher…
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RUSSELL KANE (Pt 2.): Raving Lead To a Romantic Encounter That Changed His Life
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41:27In Part 2 of this incredible interview, Russell gets deep, discussing his love for raving, and how he met an upper class girl who opened his mind to the possibilities ofa life much greater than what was promised to him and how this completely changed his approach to life. He talks about living with his hilarious Nan, the secret sauce to what makes …
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"My parents moved from Palestine for a better life to a place called Croyden..." The lovely and brilliant @justjoehaddad joins us this week!Joe is a Palestinian comedian and has gigged with Kerry and Joe helping raise money and awareness for Medical Aid for Palestinians.- A cause that's really important to all of us - https://www.map.org.uk/PLUS...…
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We're joined this week by the excellent Marjolein Robertson (@marjoleinrobertson on the socials) for a chat about Shetland, Orcas and much more. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities, then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi Learn more about your ad …
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THERAPIST ANALYSES MIKE RICE: ADHD markers, Handling Anxiety, Shadow Self, DBT (Therapy)
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27:02Seann Walsh and Dr. Natalie Cawley break down our incredibly revealing interview with the brilliant Mike Rice. They dive into the psychological reasons why teenager years are so difficult, some potential ADHD markers that Mike exhibited as a youngster, the effect of late puberty and the anxiety that that lead to. Elsewhere, they get into on stage p…
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"I was a weird 24yr old that started writing for gardening mags when my mates were out getting drunk..." The brilliant @kategbradbury joins us on the pod this week! What a treat.Kate is a multi-award winning author and all round wonderful human.- We spoke about coming out, allotments, bees, gardens, Manchester, Brighton and so much more.Kate's late…
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We're back in the lovely Creative Kin studios this week for more chat about homeschooling, bullying, the enhanced games and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp communities then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi and sign up for as little as £3 per month…
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RUSSELL KANE (Pt.1): Council Housing, Scary Dads & What Makes You Likely To Be A Comedian
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52:44The phenomenal Russell Kane talks to Seann Walsh about growing up in council housing, the pluses and minuses of having a scary "Ray Winstone"- style Dad, playing Dungeons & Dragons, the dangers of being a self proclaimed "Jester Bellend" and what makes someone statistically more likely to find success in comedy, and what makes you more likely to fi…
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"I was an elf in lapland... wearing snowsuits... scampering in the snow... saying oh no children have found us..." The brilliant Laura Lexx is a ray of comedy sunshine this week!From being one of Santa's elves to going knitting mad in lockdown to raising her dog to raising her daughter to life as a brilliant stand-up.Laura is filming her last tour …
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We're back this week for a chat about homeschooling, bad green room, comedy finances and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp community then head over to www.patreon.com/wearetvi and sign up for as little as £3 per month. Carl is on tour at the moment. Check…
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JOEL DOMMETT (Pt. 2): The Secret Behind The Work Ethic That Lead To Comedy Success
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32:18Joel flips the the format on it's head and puts Seann under the spotlight for a moment as the pair discuss their early days gigging together. They then dig into Joel's teen years in a band, how his step Dad became a hugely influential force in shaping his psychology around work and effort, the meritocracy of the comedy circuit, how he adds his own …
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"As soon as I walked in there was an 11/10... I'd never even kissed a girl... I'd been in VAGGANISTAN from birth..." Russell Kane brings the summer to a close in style!One of the funniest comedians around, he's lived a mad life and what a wonderful human he is too.Russell is on tour this autumn with Hyperactive, he has a children's book out now, he…
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We're joined this week by the very funny Matt Bragg for a chat about getting up late, weird animals, 9/11 and more! Follow him @mattbraggcomedy on the socials and keep your eyes peeled for his special that is due out in October. If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us while gaining access to full length episodes, videos and the WhatsApp com…
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JOEL DOMMETT (Pt 1) First Kiss, Insulting The School Bully & Studying The Class Clown (Part
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37:54If you want to hear/watch Part 2 straight away head to patreon.com/classclown In Part 1 Joel Dommett chats about being dumped for being frigid, how he learned comedy from the Class Clown's around him and how a misjudged comment landed him a confrontation with the hardest lad in school. We get into why he was never into Blur or Oasis and he feels th…
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