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The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

By: Stuart Goldsmith
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For anyone who writes comedy, makes comedy, loves comedy, as we delve into the minds of over 500 comedians across the world, asking them in depth about how they do it, and how they cope with the challenges of a creative life. Previous guests include James Acaster, Bill Burr, Russell Howard, Bo Burnham, Sarah Millican, Sindhu Vee and Patton Oswalt.


“Absolutely riveting”—The Guardian

“For anyone with an interest in the craft of stand-up comedy, this is a dream come true.” — Festival Journal

“Not just another w***** talking about comedy.” — Greg Proops


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  • Amy Annette

    Amy Annette
    Jun 25 2026
    Amy Annette has been described by the Guardian as a ‘delight to behold’. Her debut hour 'Thick Skin' was a total sell-out at Edinburgh and was nominated for Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival. Prior to stand-up, she was an experienced producer, script editor and editorial consultant - and is currently working on the comedy drama, Pretty Face. She’s now back with Say What You Like About Me at Edinburgh this summer. We discuss:how Amy’s dual citizenship shaped her sense of humourhow working with Amy Poehler's production company helped her unlearn needing to justify her right to spacebecoming aware of an audience's gaps in cultural knowledgewhy long development processes doesn't mean things are going badlyhow reviews describe women's comedy as "vibe" while crediting men's comedy as craftand we find out if Amy is happy...Join the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to exclusive extras including:how people get fixated on the wrong markers of successdiscovering The Artist's Way's concept of "Shadow Artists"and how success often comes from getting out of your own way👉 Sign up to the ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Catch Up with Amy: Amy Annette: Say What You Like About Me is at the Pleasance Dome in Edinburgh at 17:30 from 5th to the 30th August. Find all the dates and more at amyannette.net. You can also keep-up-date on Instagram @TheAmyAnnette.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ Exclusive extra content with Amy✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly(ish) Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE ON TOUR, find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy. Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Get in touch: If you’re listening and thinking ‘I’d love to work with ComComPod on getting something out there’ or ‘there’s someone you should absolutely have on’ - drop us an email at callum@comedianscomedian.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Joe Wells

    Joe Wells
    Jun 18 2026
    Joe Wells is known best for his shows exploring mental health and his neurodiversity being autistic, while before that he first made his name as a political comedian with shows like Night of the Living Tories. Joe also hosts the podcast Neurodivergent Moments with Abigoliah Schamaun, of which their book is out today! We discuss:how performing for a neurodivergent audience can change the mechanics of live comedythe impact parenthood has on the kind of comedy you want to makehow comedy can be a tool for processing your neurodivergencewriting a book about OCD at 15how focusing on personal experiences stops your material becoming datedthe problem with saying “we're all on the spectrum”and how Joe's viral clip didn't change his approach to making stuffJoin the Insiders Club at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to exclusive extras including:The Dark Roomhow Joe takes extra beats to make reveals land harderflipping the script for neurodivergent audiencesand how being unfunny can be a secret power move in a club👉 Sign up to the ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.Catch Up with Joe: Joe's book with Abigoliah Schamaun, Neurodivergent Moments, is out today in all good book stores and Joe Wells: Daddy Autism is on tour later this year. Find all the info and more at joewells.org.uk.Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ Exclusive extra content with Joe✅ Early access to new episodes where possible✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly(ish) Stu&AsPLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE ON TOUR, find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy. Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Other things: Comedy promoters, get in touch with Amy Miller and Joyelle Nicole Johnson!Get in touch: If you’re listening and thinking ‘I’d love to work with ComComPod on getting something out there’ or ‘there’s someone you should absolutely have on’ - drop us an email at callum@comedianscomedian.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Suzi Ruffell (2019): ComCompendium

    Suzi Ruffell (2019): ComCompendium
    Jun 11 2026

    We’re back in the archives with Suzi Ruffell from 2019, where we discuss:


    • making sure that LGBTQ+ people in the audience feel seen
    • how punishing she found being a new act (and whether she could do it all again)
    • and why she finds happiness terrifying



    Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to the full back catalogue of extras, including 25 minutes with Suzi!


    👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.



    Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod:


    ✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes

    ✅ Exclusive extra content you can't find anywhere else

    ✅ Early access to new episodes where possible

    ✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly-ish Stu&As



    Catch Up with Suzi: Suzi Ruffell is currently on tour with The Juggle, find out all the dates and more at suziruffell.com.



    Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE - find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy. Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.



    Get in touch: If you’re listening and thinking ‘I’d love to work with ComComPod on getting something out there’ or ‘there’s someone you should absolutely have on’ - drop us an email at callum@comedianscomedian.com!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Just give it a listen and you'll see what I mean. Great guests, great host and great conversations.

Incredible podcast for anyone interested in comedy

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