Welcome to the interview podcast providing an inside scoop on comedy scenes across the globe. We are dedicated to speaking with the true mavericks of the comedy world.

In this episode, join acclaimed comedian Dane Baptiste for an unfiltered look at his journey, from his humble beginnings to conquering the Edinburgh Fringe. Dane dives deep into the harsh realities of the comedy industry, the hurdles of creating a Black sitcom, and the nuances of racism in the UK versus the USA.

From navigating "cancel culture" to the raw truth about fame and ego, Baptiste explores why comedy remains the ultimate tool for explaining culture and speaking truth to power.

Episode Timestamps:

[[01:28]] My humble beginnings in comedy [[07:04]]

[[04:46]] TikTok culture and its impact on society [[07:00]]

[[10:11]] The challenges of starting a comedy journey [[13:53]]

[[14:10]] Creating a Black sitcom on a micro-budget [[19:59]]

[[19:59]] Conquering the Edinburgh Fringe with limited resources [[25:32]]

[[25:32]] Ego and the comedy industry [[27:05]]

[[27:09]] The truth about comedy promoters and critics [[29:19]]

[[35:12]] Validation and navigating "BS" in the comedy space [[40:11]]

[[41:37]] Comparing racism in the UK and the USA [[46:31]]

[[47:00]] Cheap race jokes and the "blame game" [[01:01:20]]

[[01:02:37]] The power of comedy [[01:04:05]]

[[01:08:00]] Why most people don’t want to tell the truth to rock the boat [[01:15:00]]

[[01:15:37]] My role as an observational comedian [[01:17:17]]

[[01:17:27]] Life advice, cancellation, and the rarity of being heard [[01:20:00]]

[[01:22:00]] Survival advice for being "cancelled" [[01:30:00]]

Connect with Dane Baptiste:

Official Website: danebaptiste.co.uk

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DaneBaptisteComedy

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DaneBaptiste

Podcast: https://shorturl.at/SWnXe

Coming Soon: Citizen Dane

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