An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In todays episode we talk about two ladies Alice Frick and Sophie Quirk, two individuals who are seeking to make the UK comedy scene are much fairer and safer place for comedians:

[[01:07]] Brief intro on our main guests [[07:09]]

[[07:09]] Comedians are very divided and standup isn’t very organised, its good, but you may not get paid [[11:22]]

[[13:32]] How to make acts feel assured [[20:34]]

[[39:12 ]] False accusations and other crimes [[47:42]]

[[50:44]] Comedy has every walk of life, but everything is about respect [[56:13]]

[[01:04:00]] The purpose of streaming platforms [[01:09:00]]

If you would like to know more about Alice you can find out about her safety first podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/safety-first-comediennes-greenroomtalk/id1766739204, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anti-Self-Help-Book-Alice-Frick/dp/1399914499, her website is https://laughinglabia.weebly.com/. If you would like to know more on how Sophie and Alice are looking to make comedy safer, look on https://linktr.ee/SaferBackstage.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Leon Filewood is an emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stand-up comedian from Australia known for his observational humor and truth-telling style. He has performed at major events like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:39]] The two indigenous populations history in Australia and not being allowed to practice your culture and traditions [[15:27]]

[[15:27]] A rabbit proof fence and losing the culture [[20:22]]

[[20:22]] Welcome to country, what more do you want , how aboriginals are very welcoming people , Australia Day , dark history of Australia, Making jokes about dark places , adjusting my jokes, selling your identity [[40:02]]

[[42:11]] The brotherhood of the indigenous [[50:46]]

[[57:17]] Getting feedback from people, building a living from what you enjoy about standup and working in First Nations engagement [[01:06:00]]

[[01:06:00]] Making life better for the indigenous people of Australia [[01:19:00]]

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #aboriginals #aboriginal #aboriginalculture #aborignalhistory #torresstraitislander

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We speak to brilliant clown teacher, Mick Barnfather,he has a prominent background in physical theatre and clowning pedagogy, built over 40 years as an actor, director, and influential teacher. His approach centers on the philosophy of theatrical clowning rather than the traditional circus style. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:26]] Finding your clown and repeating things, how to recreate what works , how to re-create things as a director, what makes Natalia Palimides so good [[14:41]]

[[14:41]] Fantastic shows I’ve seen and the audience are your ally [[19:51]]

[[20:05]] You never have all the information, clowns put themselves in dodgy situations , we take ourselves too seriously [[23:51]]

[[21:50]] We don’t grow old and stop playing [[23:00]]

[[24:24]] You can’t teach clown [[28:05]]

[[28:05]] Is being a good teacher like being a good football manager , how I have to get myself in a good mood [[31:04]]

[[31:04]] The head is the enemy, why we perform and why I love teaching clown [[36:03]]

[[36:03]] Why I love teaching kids [[40:04]]

[[45:32]] Having standup in my workshop [[48:34]]

[[49:24]] Audience love improvisation [[52:11]]

[[52:11]] How I set people up and clowning provocation, I am fishing around [[59:38]]

[[59:38]] Eat the audience before they eat you [[01:02:00]]

[[01:02:00]] Pick a good teacher and what I find annoying about clown [[01:12:00]]

If you would like to know more on Mick, you can go on his website at https://www.mickbarnfather.com/.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #clownpodcast #clowning #clown