The Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Podcast

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Produced by RGB Monster, listen to a chit chat between comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe recorded in front of a live audience. Insider tips, show recommendations, and more!

Episodes

  1. 18h ago

    John Robertson - Becoming and Being Mr Dark Room

    John Robertson is the face and brain behind the hugely successful show, 'The Dark Room.' He is currently performing both this, and a straight stand-up show at the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about: The challenge of bringing the same show every year, competing with new conceptsThe perils of putting your face on your merchThe Evolution of The Dark Room, and how it has transformed over 15 yearsTV deals, development hell, and failures we don't mention

    John Robertson - Becoming and Being Mr Dark Room

  2. 6d ago

    David Correos - Covering yourself in paint and trapping a crowd

    David Correos is a New Zealand comedian currently performing his show 'Noise Zealand' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They talk about: Show evolution and the importance of flexibility in your conceptsWhether drinking alcohol helps or hinders your comedy performanceThe balance between absurd alternative bits and traditional observational stand-up, and how one might feed the otherThe psychology of the audience and how to 'trap' themHow to get a crowd to 'buy in' to your showThey recommend: Dan RathRay O'LearyHoani HoteneBooth the ClownJack Ansett

    David Correos - Covering yourself in paint and trapping a crowd

  3. 6d ago

    Bennett Arron - When the worst moments of your life become comedy

    Bennett Aaron is a stand-up comedian presenting his show I Regret This Already at this year's festival. They talk about: How the comedy circuit was in the olden daysBecoming the UK's first major victim of identity theft and how that show skyrocketed his careerWriting and teaching sitcom structureHow to process personal grief on stage How comedians make money these daysThey recommend: Ignacio LopezMilton JonesMark Simmons

    Bennett Arron - When the worst moments of your life become comedy

  4. Aug 15

    Abi Carter-Simpson - Doing stand-up with your partner, and the theatre kid comedy pipeline

    Abbie Carter Simpson is a stand-up comedian, singer, and actor presenting her Edinburgh Fringe show Stand-up Couple alongside her partner Joe McTernan. They talk about: Performing a joint double-act show as a romantic couple, delegating show management duties, and navigating trust on stage.Writing comedy together, adapting jokes to fit individual performance voices, and the ethics of "punching down."Transitioning from musical theatre and drama school into stand-up comedy, commercial castings, and how the audition process works. Abbie's experience performing on Britain's Got Talent, writing family-friendly comedy songs, and live television production logistics.The importance of supporting arts and music education in schools.They recommend: NewsRevueJames Beatty's Comedy BrunchAidan JonesBecky UmbersMilo EdwardsMassioke

    Abi Carter-Simpson - Doing stand-up with your partner, and the theatre kid comedy pipeline

  5. Aug 13

    Kate Hammer - Government Approved Podcast Hour

    Ollie Horn Horn is joined by Kate Hammer, a stand-up comedian, writer, and director presenting her debut Edinburgh Fringe show Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian. They talk about: The definition and industry pressure of an official Edinburgh Fringe "debut" hour compared to work-in-progress runs.Her background writing and developing for television (EastEnders, River City, Bridge of Lies) and the funding challenges facing independent Scottish comedy productions.Collaborating with comedian and director Stuart Laws to sharpen her show's narrative structure, pacing, and callbacks.Gender dynamics in comedy, confronting reviewer biases, and using stage presence and costuming to connect with audiences.They recommend: Stuart LawsRosco McClellandJack AnsettTom BallardTom CashmanGrace Mulvey

    Kate Hammer - Government Approved Podcast Hour

  6. Aug 12

    Tom Little - Comedy is changing, are you keeping up?

    Ollie Horn is joined by Tom Little. Tom is a stand-up comedian and actor presenting his Edinburgh Fringe show Tom Little in His Comfort Zone. They talk about: The rising financial costs and changing landscape of the Edinburgh Fringe.The differences between performing a 20-minute comedy club set and developing a 1-hour festival show.The mechanics, history, and economics of PBH's Free Fringe and bucket donation models.Online comedy videos and social media vs. the traditional live stand-up circuit.The fragmentation of media monoculture and how different generations consume comedy.They recommend: Tom TowlingRachel BakerMary FlaniganAnna ThomasKyla Cobbler

    Tom Little - Comedy is changing, are you keeping up?

  7. Aug 11

    Amos Gill - Why American comics won't come to Edinburgh Fringe

    In this episode Ollie Horn is joined by Amos Gill. Amos is a New York-based Australian stand-up comedian known for his unfiltered, high-energy comedy.  They talk about: How the Edinburgh Fringe compares to Australian and American comedy circuits.The financial realities and creative freedom of performing at international festivals.Navigating political correctness, progressive culture, and boundary-pushing stand-up comedy.The rise of independent comedy, social media virality, and circumventing traditional industry gatekeepers.Crazy festival experiences, death threats from going viral, and an encounter with the FBI.They recommend: Geoffrey AsmusDan TiernanJessica BrodkinKyle Legacy

    Amos Gill - Why American comics won't come to Edinburgh Fringe

  8. Aug 11

    Stuart Laws - How much does a Mr Blobby cost?

    In this episode Ollie Horn is joined by Stuart Laws. Stuart is an acclaimed stand-up comedian, director, and comedy producer. They talk about: Directing live comedy, filming stand-up specials, and visual storytelling techniques.The creative mechanics, economics, and chaos of running concept Fringe shows.How venue layout, room setup, and environment shape audience psychology.Audience interaction, performance etiquette, and connecting with neurodivergent crowds.The role of a director in structuring solo stand-up and storytelling shows.How much Mr Blobby costs. They recommend: Kate HammerJennifer JaneJohn KearnsElouise EftosLi Jin HaoBella HullSam EleyPhil Ellis

    Stuart Laws - How much does a Mr Blobby cost?

  9. Aug 9

    David Hoare - The realities behind the Edinburgh Fringe

    In this episode Ollie Horn is joined by David Hoare. David is an award-winning musical comedian bringing the show How to Live to 100 this year.  They talk about: The learning curve of writing multi-year Fringe shows and comedy "boot camp."The concept and strategy behind the "Coward's Hour" versus full one-hour shows.PR, joke list submissions, and how national press coverage actually works at the festival.The financial realities, tax returns, and administrative side of freelance comedy.Handling gig mishaps, crowd work, and the craft of reading an audience.They recommend: Chelsea BirkbyJames O'DonoghuePaul HilleardAlex KitsonJames TrickeyJordan BrooksTom NeenanAndrew White

    David Hoare - The realities behind the Edinburgh Fringe

  10. Aug 8

    Nathan Cassidy - Founding Awards, Making Money and Comedy as an Art Form

    In this episode Ollie Horn is joined by Nathan Cassidy. Nathan is an award-winning stand-up comedian and founder of the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards. They talk about: The financial realities and business models of the Edinburgh Fringe.Review scandals and promotional stunts.Stand-up comedy as an art form versus viral social media clips.The purpose and structure of the Ish Edinburgh Comedy Awards.They recommend: Elf LyonsGary StarrJulia MasliPaul FootPhil EllisMark Ford

    Nathan Cassidy - Founding Awards, Making Money and Comedy as an Art Form
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Produced by RGB Monster, listen to a chit chat between comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe recorded in front of a live audience. Insider tips, show recommendations, and more!

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