Sitcom Geeks

Comedy.co.uk

A podcast series for those interested in the mechanics of situation comedy. James Cary and Dave Cohen discuss the art of sitcom writing for TV and Radio.

  1. Episode 222 - The One That Bids You Good Day

    05/07/2023

    Episode 222 - The One That Bids You Good Day

    In this episode Dave and James weave together all the strands of the previous 221 to bring the podcast narrative to a pulsating climax... no they don't, this is sitcom where stories never end and people never grow. They talk instead about the best and worst sitcom endings of all time - and offer their final thoughts about how to approach this noble urge to create and complete your fabulous sitcom.

    59 min
  2. Episode 221 - Everything Everywhere All Over Eight Years

    21/06/2023

    Episode 221 - Everything Everywhere All Over Eight Years

    Looking back to when we began, back when people used to say "what's a podcast?". What has changed since 2015, and what's stayed the same? Dave and James look at the lessons learned (and mistakes repeated), featuring special guests our fabulous patrons.

    1 h 1 min
  3. Episode 220 - Not Just An Other Show

    07/06/2023

    Episode 220 - Not Just An Other Show

    Dave talks to writers Dana Fainaru and Hamish Wright about their brilliant new comedy Significant Other, out now on ITVX. Plus writing for long running shows, building scenes and a refusal to get bogged down in the misery of supporting Leeds United.

    47 min
  4. Episode 219 - Fashioning Your Future, And Planning For Ours

    24/05/2023

    Episode 219 - Fashioning Your Future, And Planning For Ours

    Dave and James discuss how to plan your next year of writing with purpose and intention - plus some surprising news about their own plans.

    59 min
  5. Episode 218 - Conference Calling

    10/05/2023

    Episode 218 - Conference Calling

    Bravo BCG Pro! Dave and James debrief on the hugely successful Big Comedy Conference, concentrating on the commissioners and producers who offered a rare mix of realism and hope. Plus a nod to the simple pleasures of meeting actual Geekers in real life for the first time.

    55 min
  6. Episode 217 - The Forsyth Saga

    26/04/2023

    Episode 217 - The Forsyth Saga

    Dave and James talk to Britain's hottest comedy drama writing star Neil Forsyth about his latest hit show The Gold, the new series of brilliant comic drama Guilt, Samuel Beckett, Eric & Ernie - and his early start at the world's most famous comedy school, Bash Street.

    1 h 7 min
  7. Episode 216 - From Wireless To West End

    12/04/2023

    Episode 216 - From Wireless To West End

    Bleak Expectations was an instant Radio 4 comedy hit and is now headed for the London stage... a mere 16 years later. Creator and writer Mark Evans talks Dave and James through the ups, downs, sideways, hope-crushing disappointments and finally triumphant arrival of the show to the West End.

    50 min
  8. Episode 215 - Playing The Long Game

    29/03/2023

    Episode 215 - Playing The Long Game

    There are quick wins to be had on your comedy writing career journey. And there'll be plenty of help with these at our upcoming weekend of Comedy Conferences. But as Dave and James explain, if you want a long lasting career you need ideas, purpose and a desire to help others.

    52 min
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Descrizione

A podcast series for those interested in the mechanics of situation comedy. James Cary and Dave Cohen discuss the art of sitcom writing for TV and Radio.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Comedy.co.uk
  • Anni di attività
    2015 - 2023
  • Puntate
    222
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © Comedy.co.uk
  • Sito web del podcast
    Sitcom Geeks

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