Hard Lines

Blue Smoke Media
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Hard Lines is the Roast Battle UK podcast hosted by Drew Stearne and two-time UK champion Shalaka Kurup. From battle breakdowns and live reports to joke-writing theory and backstage chaos, each episode dives into what makes Roast Battle work. Smart, filthy, and surprisingly analytical, it’s for comedy fans, future battlers, and anyone who wants to get inside the craft of insult comedy.

Episodes

  1. 3 APR ·  VIDEO

    This Battle Was So Good People Stole Jokes From It

    Drew Stearne and Shalaka Kurup break down a classic Roast Battle UK clash between Shalaka and Helen Kay. They get into the writing, the callbacks, the stereotypes, the comebacks, and why this battle still stands out as one of the best. Plus: joke theft, mic technique, and what makes a battle truly work.

    57 min

  2. 20 MAR ·  VIDEO

    How To Roast A White Guy

    In this episode Drew and Shalaka break down James Mileham vs Adam Riley in one of the best battles in recent history. Delve into the genius of their joke writing and the expertise (or otherwise) in which it's performed.

    44 min

  3. 11 MAR ·  VIDEO

    How to Insult Someone You Like

    In the first episode of Hard Lines, Drew Stearne and Roast Battle UK champion Shalaka Kurup introduce the show, look back at a recent live night, and then break down a standout battle from the 2024 tournament: Luke Hall vs Steph Aretone. From joke structure and rebuttals to timing, crowd reaction and persona, they dig into what made it such a strong clash, and why Luke edged it. A funny, filthy and surprisingly nerdy deep dive into Roast Battle craft.

    57 min
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About

Hard Lines is the Roast Battle UK podcast hosted by Drew Stearne and two-time UK champion Shalaka Kurup. From battle breakdowns and live reports to joke-writing theory and backstage chaos, each episode dives into what makes Roast Battle work. Smart, filthy, and surprisingly analytical, it’s for comedy fans, future battlers, and anyone who wants to get inside the craft of insult comedy.

Information

  • Creator
    Blue Smoke Media
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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