The comedians paradise
by Marvin McCarthy
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Join comedian and promoter, Marvin McCarthy each Sunday at 8pm UK time as he interviews the mavericks of the comedy world.
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- Ecuadorian Character Comedian El Purnell · 47 min · Episode 354Why do we build comedic personas, and how does humour travel across international borders? In this episode of The Comedians Paradise, host Marvin McCarthy sits down with the…
- Doing a finance bro comedy show · 42 min · Episode 353Live from the Edinburgh Fringe, this episode of The Comedians Paradise features a brilliant, unfiltered chat with actor and writer Mark Ryder about his hit show, No Hard Felix…
- Studying clown with Gaulier and Jean Taylor · 42 min · Episode 352In this episode of The Comedians Paradise, we dive into the world of alternative comedy and physical theatre with Sean Gibbs, a Brooklyn-based stand-up comedian, physical actor…
- I love comedy so much that I hate it · 39 min · Episode 351Why do we look at an audience and change who we are? In this episode of The Comedians Paradise, host Marvin McCarthy sits down with legendary comedian, broadcaster, and author…
- 20 years as an open mic comedy legend · 34 min · Episode 350In this episode of The Comedians paradise, we sit down with a true stalwart of the London open mic circuit: the brilliant and unpredictable John Sharp. With a comedy journey…
- Off the Rails Chat with Kiwi Comedian Matt Coombe · 38 min · Episode 348Grab a drink and pull up a chair! In this episode, we sit down for an absolutely mad bar chat with award-winning Kiwi comedian Matt Coombe. Known for his high-octane crowd work…
- Jailed in Dubai Over an Instagram Reel · 47 min · Episode 349Yash Bhardwaj is an Indian stand-up comedian, actor, and producer who was based in the UAE before returning to India following a high-profile detention. Here is an overview of…
- I Spent £4,000 to Perform to Zero People at the Fringe · 48 min · Episode 347In this episode, we talk to West Yorkshire comic Liam Tully, who recently made headlines in Edinburgh Live after joking that playing to an empty room for four days in a row "must…
- An American Comic in Barcelona · 42 min · Episode 346🎙️ Welcome to another episode of The Comedian's Paradise! In this episode, we sit down with Barcelona-based stand-up comedian Mariah Girouard to look behind the scenes of her…
- Starting clown at 30 · 60 min · Episode 345What does it take to master the art of the fool? In this episode, we sit down with award-winning British physical comedian, master mime, and clown David Hoskin.Fresh from…
- From 'White Van Man' to Stand-Up Comedian! · 47 min · Episode 344Join host Marvin McCarthy on The Comedians Paradise as he chats with stand-up comedian and writer Scott Adams about his hit Edinburgh Fringe show, The Van Man Can!. Discover the…
- Unionising Canadian Comedy with Sandra Battaglini · 1 h 2 min · Episode 343In this interview we chat to the brilliant Sandra Battaglini, she is an award-winning stand-up comic who spearheaded a historic grassroots movement to unionise Canadian comedy…
- Winning the Malcolm Hardee Award by Eating Cheese · 56 min · Episode 342In this episode of The Comedians Paradise, we dive deep into the mind of Edinburgh Fringe legend and Malcolm Hardee Award winner, Mark Dean Quinn. From his legendary cult status…
- 18 years of fringe festivals · 51 min · Episode 341We talk to Josh "Bonesy" Rice is an Adelaide-based comedian, writer, and director who has been a staple of the international Fringe circuit since 2008. Widely known for his work…
- 15 years of puppets · 40 min · Episode 340Professional puppeteer and clown Michelle Stein joins the podcast to chat about her 15-year career and her solo show Always Sometimes Maybe at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We…
- 40 years of stand-up wisdom · 2 h 13 min · Episode 339We interview Martin Mor, the Northern Irish powerhouse who transitioned from a successful career as a circus performer to take the unsuspecting comedy circuit by storm. With over…
- Script writer and editor Andrew Ellard · 1 h 23 min · Episode 338We chat to Andrew Ellard, he is a premiere British screenwriter, script editor, and story producer famed for his work on critically acclaimed shows like The IT Crowd, Red Dwarf…
- The Silent Interview with Mime Artist Silent Rocco · 1 h 18 min · Episode 337How do you interview a mime on an audio podcast? In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, we welcome viral mime star Silent Rocco! Known to millions on Instagram and TikTok…
- BJJ Black Belt Instructor and Comedian · 1 h 14 min · Episode 336Our guest today is Sam Diplock a comedian, combat coach and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt instructor. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[01:00]] The reality of the BJJ…
- Why Stand-Up and Sitcom Writing Are NOT the Same · 59 min · Episode 335Dave Cohen is a British comedian, author, and multi-award-winning comedy writer with a career spanning over four decades in UK television, radio, and live performance. He is best…
- 10 Years as a Working-Class Comedian at the Fringe · 1 h 1 min · Episode 334Welcome to The Comedian's Paradise! In this episode, we sit down with the critically acclaimed, award-winning UK stand-up comedian Tom Mayhew (BBC Radio 4’s Benefit Scum, Soho…
- How to Book and Tour Comedy Shows Across Europe · 1 h 19 min · Episode 333In this episode, we sit down with international comedian Fedor Ikelaar to pull back the curtain on the booming European English-speaking comedy circuit. We dive deep into how the…
- 18 Years of Teaching and 10 years of being a Northern Irish comedian · 58 min · Episode 332In this episode, former teacher and comedian Andy Gleeks explains why he left education after 18 years, discussing the intense pressures of the modern profession and his…
- How to Get Booked on the College Circuit · 1 h 35 min · Episode 331How do you build a 30-year comedy career that pays better than late-night TV? In this episode, legendary comedian Eric O’Shea pulls back the curtain on the highly lucrative world…
- Running Good egg comedy shows in the central belt · 1 h 1 min · Episode 330How do you build a thriving comedy circuit in the heart of Scotland? In this episode of The Comedians Paradise, we’re joined by five-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist…
- The Art of the struggle · 1 h 3 min · Episode 329In this episode of The Comedians Paradise, Marvin McCarthy is joined by a true industry titan: the legendary manager, producer, and ‘God of Comedy’, Barry Katz.As the man who…
- Why a Top Talent Agent Left to Help Unrepresented Comedians · 1 h 6 min · Episode 327In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, Marvin McCarthy and Jack Wheeler are joined by industry veteran Kate Lennon. As the first employee of UTC Artist Management, Kate…
- Sharon Mannion: Stand-up Comedian and Booker of Ireland’s Oldest Comedy Club · 1 h 1 min · Episode 328In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, Marvin McCarthy sits down with the "Architect of Destiny" herself, Sharon Mannion. As a powerhouse of the Irish entertainment…
- Founder of Buzz comedy John Agraman Marshall · 45 min · Episode 326Join host Marvin McCarthy on The Comedians Paradise for an exclusive sit-down with a true legend of the British comedy circuit—John Marshall, aka Agraman the Human Anagram. As…
- From The Comedy Bible to Making Money Being Funny: Judy Carter’s Ultimate Guide · 50 min · Episode 325An 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. Stop working for…
- Being a musical comedian with interesting facts · 59 min · Episode 324In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, host Marvin McCarthy sits down with the brilliant Jack McMinn, a standout musical comedian and a true "man of interesting facts". Jack…
- Britains got talent ventriloquist Steve Hewlett · 1 h 26 min · Episode 323In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, Marvin McCarthy and Jack Wheeler sit down with the "Supremo of Ventriloquism", Steve Hewlett. With a career spanning 40 years, Steve…
- Jay Saunders: Healing PTSD with Comedy · 51 min · Episode 322Join host Marvin McCarthy as he speaks with Jay Saunders, a former Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy turned comedian. Discover how Jay is using Project Comedy to help UK…
- John Towsen on 50 Years of Physical Comedy · 1 h 5 min · Episode 321In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, Marvin McCarthy interviews the "Beast of Physical comedy" himself, John Towsen, for an in-depth exploration of the mechanics of funny…
- Why I Walked Away from Being a Physical Comedy Legend · 1 h 13 min · Episode 320The Comedian’s Paradise is the interview podcast giving you the inside scoop on global comedy scenes and the mavericks who define them. In this episode, host Marvin McCarthy sits…
- Being Independently minded and Hitting 100k Podcast Subs · 1 h 17 min · Episode 319How do you turn a kitchen-table pilot into a comedy powerhouse with 100,000 subscribers? Marvin McCarthy sits down with Phil Green to discuss his unique journey through the…
- Susan Nickson: Creating Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps at 19 · 1 h 17 min · Episode 318An interview podcast giving the inside scoop on what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Susan Nickson, the…
- Laughter and Legacy: Navigating Fame, Race, and Truth in Comedy with Dane Baptiste · 1 h 31 min · Episode 317Welcome to the interview podcast providing an inside scoop on comedy scenes across the globe. We are dedicated to speaking with the true mavericks of the comedy world. In this…
- Donatas Kveselys: The Lithuanian Comedian Who Conquered the UK Gong Shows · 1 h 1 min · Episode 316An 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. Join hosts Marvin…
- Chad Damiani: From Wrestling Rings to Clown Comedy and Questioning Authority · 1 h 32 min · Episode 315How does a WCW announcer and WGA screenwriter become a world-class clown? Chad Damiani joins Marvin McCarthy on The Comedians Paradise to break down the link between pro…
- Simon Rakoff: 40 Years of Canadian Comedy · 1 h 16 min · Episode 314An 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. Our guest today is…
- Spending 30 Years in the Australian Comedy Circuit · 1 h 12 min · Episode 313An 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. Joining us today is…
- Andy Huggins: America's Got Talent & Don't Tell Comedy Star · 34 min · Episode 312An 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 Andy…
- From Crip gang member and 23 Years in Prison to Professional comic Stacey Taylor · 1 h 5 min · Episode 311An 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 speak to former…
- Making the comedy world a better place · 1 h 27 min · Episode 310An 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 todays episode…
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedian Leon Filewood · 1 h 26 min · Episode 309An 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. Leon Filewood is an…
- The Joy of Being Stupid with Clown Teacher Mick Barnfather · 1 h 12 min · Episode 308An 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 speak to…
- Speaking to Award-Winning Comedy Writer Ed Rowett · 1 h 9 min · Episode 307An 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 speak to Ed…
- Facing war and struggle with Ukrainian standup Anastasiya Sil · 1 h 11 min · Episode 306An 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…
- From LAPD Cop to 30 Years of Comedy with Kevin Jordan · 1 h 42 min · Episode 305An 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. Kevin Jordan is a…
