12 episodes
Laughing Dead ABC Podcasts
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4.8 • 5 Ratings
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In comedy, there are at least a thousand ways to die on stage. Laughing Dead is a podcast where comedians talk candidly about their worst ever gigs. Hosted by comedian Sami Shah, who has survived his share of cranky hecklers and depressing corporate shows, the show celebrates all the things that make comics weep.
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Plaything for a sheikh
In the final episode of our first season, Sami is joined by the creators of ABC's next podcast hit, Tokyo Hotel, Ben Russell and Xavier Michelides. Improv gigs in Chi-town, prackfalls, and being hunted on a private island by rich Sheikhs, this episode has it all!
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A dark and doomed and desperate occupation
Corporate gigs, hecklers, mining tours, audience indifference, silence, it takes a toll. How can comedians protect their sanity from the stresses of the comedy life? Sami speaks to Associate Professor and psychiatrist Dr Steve Ellen to find out.
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Blindfolded on a ladder
Comedy can be honest. It can be searingly truthful, and intensely personal which is a powerful way of delivering laughter, but can also mean it hurts that much more when turned against the performer.
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She mouthed sorry and walked out
In the history of terrible ideas, comedians taking their dates to a gig has to be the worst one. And if you don't know why, let Luke McGregor and Becky Lucas share their tales of tragedy and woe. Warning: adult themes like drug use and dating are discussed.
Customer Reviews
One of my favorites
I love the stories and I love the "inside baseball" on the art and craft of stand-up comedy. Sami is insightful and hilarious.
Sweet stumble!
Just wanted to say that I loved stumbling upon this!
I have never heard a podcast before and my friend has been raving about them for a while.
So this morning while I was adulting (cooking, cleaning,smoking) I wanted some company. That was when I found this!
I must say it was pretty entertaining and educational!
I am embarrassed to admit that I didn't catch your names, however, I love the accent!
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Funny stories
Some of the stories in this podcast make me wince with sympathy for those poor comedians. Some episodes meander a bit too much and could use more structure but it's a really interesting premise. The host has a very easygoing style that makes it feel like you're having a direct conversation with him.