The comedians paradise

Marvin McCarthy
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The comedians paradise

Join comedian and promoter, Marvin McCarthy each Sunday at 8pm UK time as he interviews larger-than-life characters that help comedians live life on their terms.

  1. Roast Battle UK champion Shalaka Kurup

    4 DAYS AGO

    Roast Battle UK champion Shalaka Kurup

    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 talk to Shalaka Kurup, she is an Indian stand up comedian and writer. Her observational humour has been described as deadpan joy. A doctor by education and a comedian by choice Shalaka has shot onto the UK circuit receiving numerous awards and current UK Roast battle champion. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[02:16]] My writing process for roast battle and regular sets, why I love Denver [[06:27]] [[10:01]] How humour is different with the UK, USA and India [[13:22]] [[15:55]] How America and the UK compare with their exploitive procedures [[19:47]] [[20:04]] The biggest problem with the people in comedy compared with musicians, people doing comedians over [[25:03]] [[31:17]] My favourite places in the UK , what should promoters not do [[36:01]] [[39:39]] Roast Battle UK [[42:18]] If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our Linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise and if you would like to know more on Shalaka, you can follow here Linktreet at linktr.ee/shalakakurup. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians #roastbattle You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    55 min
  2. Former football hooligan and 25 year comedy veteran Eddy Brimson

    1 JUN

    Former football hooligan and 25 year comedy veteran Eddy Brimson

    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 this episode we speak to former football hooligan and 25 year veteran of comedy, Eddy Brimson. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[02:09]] Being a football hooligan and how all walks of life got into that life [[09:40]] [[06:47]] What led me to leave football hooliganism [[07:33]] [[08:17]] Not all football hooligans are thick [[09:05]] [[09:40]] Football hooligans are much bigger problem elsewhere in Europe [[12:03]] [[12:26]] How I got started into comedy when I was 30 [[14:11]] [[27:36]] How to turn a bomb around and being good with crowd work [[30:16]] [[36:00]] Has the cost of living affected comedy fees for comics [[37:50]] [[37:53]] My experiences of performing in Pakistan [[41:12]] [[43:30]] A lot comics follow the narrative rather than their own view [[47:23]] [[46:22]] if you don’t believe say why and make it funny [[47:19]] [[47:29]] Andrew Lawrence and his Liverpool joke [[51:08]] [[52:34]] My annoying situation with a comedy promoter [[54:46]] [[54:46]] The true nature of comedians and the great thing about comedians [[57:41]] [[58:58]] My advice for dealing with the comedy game [[01:02:36]] If you would like to know more about Eddy, you can go on his website at www.eddybrimson.co.uk, whilst, If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    1h 3m
  3. Being a comic from Brazil!!!

    25 MAY

    Being a comic from Brazil!!!

    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 this episode we speak to Jon Jonz, a comedian based all the way in Rio de Janeiro, who has been gigging for nearly ten years. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:14]] My standup journey [[05:06]] [[05:06]] How comedy in Brasil spread to Sao Paulo, How it is different Rio De Janeiro [[13:10]] [[20:34]] The limits of the brasilian comedy scene [[22:08]] [[22:08]] Its not just the number of followers, its the type of followers you have [[24:58]] [[30:34]] Misconceptions on Brasil [[36:53]] [[56:38]] My advice to a gringo and brasilian in the comedy scene [[01:00:56]] If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. If you would like to know more about Jon Jonz, you can reach him on his Linktree at linktr.ee/jon_jonz #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians #riodejaneiro #brasil #braziliancomedian You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    1h 1m
  4. Founder of improv fest Ireland Neil Curran

    18 MAY

    Founder of improv fest Ireland Neil Curran

    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 this episode we speak to the founder of the biggest improv festival in Ireland, Neil Curran. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:04]] The structure of improv compared with standup [[09:02]] [[07:37]] Why there can be some more very mediocre standup [[09:02]] [[12:45]] We all laugh at the same things, pop culture references [[19:05]] [[31:00]] Some of the challenges of running the improv festival Dublin [[48:52]] [[50:33]] Stop putting pressure on yourself and how I review my shows [[59:44]] [[01:01:00]] Stop tearing each other down [[01:06:00]] [[01:20:00]] My controversial piece of advice and doing things beyond comedy [[01:28:00]] If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. Also, if you would like to find out about improv fest Ireland, you can go on https://improvfestireland.com/ and if you would like to know more on Neil, you can reach him on his Linktree at linktr.ee/ImprovNeil. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    1h 28m
  5. Beijing and New york comedian Tony Chou

    11 MAY

    Beijing and New york comedian Tony Chou

    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 this episode we speak to Touring comedian from Beijing, co-host of award-winning Chinese late night talk show,comedy club owner, Tony Chou. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:44]] Des Bishop starting a comedy club and doing English comedy in Beijing [[03:05]] [[04:32]] The mandarin speaking scene is taking off [[09:29]] [[09:29]] Why is NYC better than the UK and my experience in Killtony [[19:06]] [[24:15]] British English and American English [[28:48]] [[30:30]] Work culture in china and you get reported by your audience in China [[37:07]] [[37:07]] Doing something good for China but being cancelled [[40:36]] [[41:01]] When you do badly in Asia and the west [[47:52]] If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise and if you want to know more on Tony, you can reach him on Instagram at tonychoucomedy. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    55 min
  6. Curator of The Robinhood International improv festival Shaun Landry

    4 MAY

    Curator of The Robinhood International improv festival Shaun Landry

    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 this episode we speak to the curator of the Robin Hood improv festival, Shaun Landry. Shaun is an internationally known actor, producer and improviser. Since 1986, Shaun's goal has been to provide venues for voices of colour, women and the LGBTQ community. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:05]] Meeting Robin Williams [[17:10]] [[18:18]] Dealing with jealousy [[24:36]] [[38:21]] What I love about teaching [[44:13]] [[46:27]] Re-learning again [[48:17]] [[48:18]] Second city being brought by a big corporation and the downsides of showbiz [[56:39]] [[01:00:32]] Biggest advice for people looking to do the Robin Hood improv festival [[01:10:41]] If you would like to know more on Shaun, you can reach her on Instagram at shaunlandryactor and Facebook at shaunlandryfanpage. Also, if you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians #improvcomedy #improvpodcast #comedyfestival

    1h 34m
  7. The man behind Frank Sanazi

    27 APR

    The man behind Frank Sanazi

    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 this episode we speak to the man behind the funniest singing dictator Frank Sanazi. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[00:00]] Performing in Israel [[03:51]] [[05:21]] Are all jokes like this [[05:55]] [[12:38]] How the suppression of comedy has created an appetite for things on the edge, meeting Quentin Tarantino [[14:58]] [[14:49]] London gigs [[19:00]] [[20:20]] How he created Frank Sanazi [[22:22]] [[22:22]] The benefits of being a character comedian, not being on TV and the drawback of Being viral [[24:51]] [[31:39]] Comedy tribes [[40:18]] [[56:10]] Best heckle for Frank Sanazi [[56:49]] [[58:20]] German audiences liking a show [[59:11]] [[01:03:09]] Moments that have taught me the most and a lot of character comedians do well [[01:07:52]] If you would like to know more on the podcast, you can reach us on our linktree https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise, whilst if you want to know more on Frank Sanazi, you can go on his website at https://franksanazi.com/. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    1h 12m
  8. Comediasians improviser Jonathan Nguyen

    20 APR

    Comediasians improviser Jonathan Nguyen

    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 this episode we speak to one of the members of Comediasians, a pan-Asian improv troupe,Jonathan Nguyen, here is an overview of what we discussed: [[06:57]] What the purpose of comediaasians and friends, how they keep their community together [[15:55]] [[21:19]] Misconceptions of improv [[28:27]] [[28:27]] Why I fell in love with improv [[33:31]] [[34:38]] Chasing the arts and being from the Asian community [[45:16]] [[48:17]] How important is a community in comedy [[53:07]] [[55:23]] What tends to succeed in improv [[01:00:17]] If you would like to know more on the podcast you can reach us on our linktree at https://linktr.ee/thecomediansparadise, if you would like to know more about Jon you can reach him on his Instagram at jonathan.nguyen.37 and if you would like to know more about Comediaasians, you can go on https://linktr.ee/comediasians. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    1h 4m
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Join comedian and promoter, Marvin McCarthy each Sunday at 8pm UK time as he interviews larger-than-life characters that help comedians live life on their terms.

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  • Creator
    Marvin McCarthy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    267
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Marvin McCarthy
  • Show Website
    The comedians paradise

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