The Comedian’s Paradise is the interview podcast giving you the inside scoop on global comedy scenes and the mavericks who define them. In this episode, host Marvin McCarthy sits down with the legendary physical comedian Michel Courtemanche. Known as the "Human Cartoon", Michel reveals why he walked away from international fame to pursue his true passion for directing.

Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:00]] My journey to being a physical comedian and how I eventually transitioned to my passion [[08:40]]

[[13:00]] My process for refining and creating bits: Building characters, placing them in situations, and immersing myself in that world [[21:43]]

[[25:32]] What is "the wave"? [[30:28]]

[[31:00]] What makes Jim Carrey and Robin Williams such great performers, and why it is tough to film physical comedy [[42:00]]

[[43:00]] Analysing why Karl Porter's bit is so effective [[46:00]]

[[48:11]] What you need to be a successful comedian [[50:00]]

[[50:00]] Teaching clown workshops in Italy [[52:39]]

[[52:45]] Why I left physical comedy and what I learned from teaching [[58:43]]

[[58:43]] Why my attitude towards others using my bits differs from how stand-ups respond [[01:02:50]]

[[01:11:00]] Why I teach movement in the evening [[01:13:00]]

Here are some of Michels famous numbers, the drummer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEHt49wA5zA, the samurai:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA3NtiS7Hdw and the weightlifter:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lguRWs8h2Zw.

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How do you turn a kitchen-table pilot into a comedy powerhouse with 100,000 subscribers? Marvin McCarthy sits down with Phil Green to discuss his unique journey through the comedy circuit, his success as a festival regular, and the meteoric rise of Believe? The Myths & Conspiracies Pod. From debunking the 'bullied comedian' trope to productivity tips inspired by the likes of Romesh Ranganathan, this episode is the ultimate guide to mastering independence and connecting with an audience on your own terms. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] Journey into comedy and the Believe Conspiracy podcast [[11:33]]

[[11:46]] Live comedy shows, handling 'dodgy' crowds, and avoiding the Piers Morgan style of interview [[16:40]]

[[16:41]] Podcast growth strategies: How to book better guests as you scale [[22:06]]

[[22:06]] Marketing with specificity: Why niche branding is essential at comedy festivals [[32:05]]

[[32:21]] What it takes to build a successful comedy podcast in the UK [[41:35]]

[[41:54]] Building a following: The link between podcasts and solo stand-up shows [[45:08]]

[[46:00]] The 'bullied comedian' trope: How childhood shapes a performer's voice [[50:13]]

[[50:13]] Exploring the weird and wonderful world of the comedy circuit [[58:08]]

[[58:08]] How Alternative comedians with a audience [[01:02:00]]

[[01:02:00]] Exposing the biggest bullshit in the entertainment industry today [[01:12:45]]

[[01:12:45]] Productivity in show business: Learning from Romesh Ranganathan [[01:17:44]]

To find out more about Phil, visit his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/philgreencomedy. Alternatively, to follow the Believe podcast, you can find the links on the official Believe Linktree at https://linktr.ee/believeconspiracypodcast.

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 #believeconspiracypod #believeconspiracypodcast #comedyinterview #philgreen #marvinmccarthy #thecomediansparadise #asianzorro #philgreencomedy #edinburghfringe #edinburghfestival

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop on what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Susan Nickson, the creator of the legendary British sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, joins The Comedian’s Paradise to share her journey of writing a hit show at just 19 years old. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[00:00]] Accents and finding love: Regional identity and chemistry [[06:04]]

[[06:04]] Starting Two Pints: The origin of the BBC cult classic [[07:52]]

[[07:52]] Asians ageing well: Cultural insights and heritage [[08:57]]

[[09:25]] Why Two Pints succeeded: Casting secrets and Runcorn nostalgia [[18:10]]

[[18:11]] Local backlash vs. comfort TV: The Runcorn response [[23:09]]

[[25:20]] Why sitcoms aren’t being produced: The Mrs. Brown’s Boys effect [[28:22]]

[[28:22]] Writing Two Pints characters: The scriptwriting thought process [[35:00]]

[[32:00]] Creative collaboration: Working with different writing styles [[35:00]]

[[38:25]] Writers' room: Inside the professional comedy engine [[41:03]]

[[41:03]] British comedy legends: Why Only Fools and Horses works [[45:16]]

[[47:42]] The Two Pints musicals: How the special episodes happened [[48:58]]

[[51:13]] Actors vs. Characters: Real life vs. on-screen personas [[54:36]]

[[52:53]] Creating Louise: Developing a brilliant sitcom character [[54:36]]

[[54:51]] Writer-actor synergy: Building vital industry relationships [[56:23]]

[[57:11]] Success and risk: Why starting young is a creative advantage [[01:03:17]]

[[01:01:00]] Multi-platform content: Strategies for modern creators [[01:03:17]]

[[01:03:17]] Ignoring the critics: Dealing with hate and reviews [[01:08:40]]

[[01:05:25]] Why I don’t believe in critics: Maintaining creative vision [[01:07:00]]

[[01:08:40]] Career reflections: What my ten-year-old self would think [[01:12:00]]

[[01:12:34]] Is Two Pints coming back: Ownership and revival news [[01:16:44]]

If you would like to know more about Susan, she is running a play at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre, here is the link: www.thelionandunicorntheatre.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 #thecomediansparadise #thetwopintspodcast #twopintsoflargerandapacketofcrisps #interviewingcomedians #britishsitcom #britishcomedy