Nabil Abdulrashid is an award-winning comedian and writer who rose to fame across the nation as a Britain's Got Talent finalist in 2020. He’s now touring across the UK with The Purple Pill which delves into trying to be a good person while "staying a badman" with an exploration of empathy, morality and political contradiction.

In this episode we talk the process and drive of appearing on Britain’s Got Talent, what it was like being raised in Nigeria with a military regime and discovering stand up while in prison.

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras including managing ADHD, the secret technique Nabil teaches to new comics and learning to appreciate what you have.

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Catch Up with Nabil:

Keep up to date by visiting nabilabdulrashid.com, @manlikenabz on Instagram and @GrandmasterNabz on Twitter.

You can see Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Pleasance Grand in Edinburgh on Wednesday 14th August at 11pm.

Everything Stu's up to:

Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22.

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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Rosie Holt is an actor and writer who has taken the internet by storm with over 9 million views of MP Rosie Holt as she skewers the political landscape, earning the Chortle Social Media Award in 2022. 

In the world of stand-up, Rosie was a finalist at the Amused Moose New Comic, Leicester Square New Comedian & Bath New Act awards and has appeared on The Russell Howard Hour and The News Quiz on Radio 4. She's also the host of the ARIA nominated satirical podcast, Noncensored.

We discuss the struggles of having a social media primarily for your character, the importance of interrogating yourself, the magic formula for a viral clip and taking MP Rosie Holt to the live stage

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras including what happens when a sketch is misconstrued, comedians on GB News, declining an appearance on Question Time and Jonathan Pie.

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Catch Up with Rosie:

You can keep up to date with Rosie Holt by visiting rosieholt.co.uk, as well as @rosieisaholt on Instagram and Twitter. 

Rosie Holt MP is now an author of her own book, "Why We Were Right" - which is out now!

If you're heading to the Edinburgh Fringe, check out Rosie Holt MP: Why We Were Right at Underbelly, Edinburgh Fringe.

Everything Stu's up to:

Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22.

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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You’ll probably know Zach Zucker best as the creator of the chaotically wonderful Stamptown, his alter-ego Jack Tucker, or as one half of the Norwegian-American comedy duo, Zach & Viggo. 

In this episode, we talk all things Stamptown (it's creation, produced works and the what it takes to put on a show), meeting his partner-in-comedy-crime, Viggo Ven, at Gaulier and how seeing one comedian live changed the trajectory of Zach's life.

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 25 minutes of extras including which comedians work best at Stamptown, could it ever make its way to Broadway and the delicate balance of performing as Jack Tucker!

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Catch Up with Zach:

Keep up to date with all things Stamptown at stamptowncomedy.com and you can follow Zach on Instagram and Twitter.

Upcoming shows include:

• Stamptown at the Leicester Square Theatre this Saturday (July 13th)
• Jack Tucker: Comedy Stand Up Hour at Soho Theatre - Mon 15th July to Sat 27th July
• Stamptown at the Edinburgh Fringe - August 2024

Everything Stu's up to:

Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22.

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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Fin Taylor returns to the pod as we delve into the viral sensation that is Fin Taylor vs The Internet!

Created with Horatio Gould and Vittorio Angelone, the format sees Fin try to discover how to make it big online by talking to someone with more followers than him. It is somewhere between Ali G and Between Two Ferns with guests including Jonathan Pie, Jamie Laing and Rosie Holt.

We discuss redefining what success in comedy looks like, the freedom provided by being directly funded by your audience and the importance of the edit.

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras with Fin including his not-so-great experience on The Mash Report, leaving his agent and the secret of a roast joke.

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Catch Up with Fin:

You can keep up to date with Fin Taylor at https://www.YouTube.com/FinTaylorComedy and https://www.Patreon.com/FinTaylor.

https://www.instagram.com/fintaylorcomedy

https://www.twitter.com/fintaylorcomedy

https://www.facebook.com/fintaylor

Everything Stu's up to:

Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22.

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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Meet Tanyalee Davis, the self-proclaimed Ferrari of comedy, low to the ground and kind of racy.

Standing at 3ft 6inch, Tanyalee has shared her unique perspective of life across the world with a six month run off the Las Vegas strip with her ONE WOMAN SHOW and has also performed as part of the hit ensemble show, Abnormally Funny People. She also has had success across British TV screens as a writer and star of the Channel 4 series, I'm Spazticus, along with appearances on Live at the Apollo and The John Bishop Show.

We discuss the struggles of converting followers to ticket sales, the challenges of performing as a "little person" and learning the most from bad gigs.

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras including the different reactions between the US and UK as a performer with a disability, being a problem solver and tailoring material for different types of sets.

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Catch Up with Tanyalee:

You can keep up to date with Tanyalee Davis including tour dates across the US this year by visiting https://www.tanyaleedavis.com.

https://www.facebook.com/tanyalee.davis

https://www.x.com/TanyaleeDavis

https://www.instagram.com/ComedianTanyaleeDavis

Everything Stu's up to:

Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22.

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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Time for the last SXSW special with Jaboukie Young-White! Raised in Chicago, you may know him from being a correspondent on The Daily Show, performing on The Tonight Show twice or his writing on Netflix's American Vandal and Big Mouth!

In the world of film, Jaboukie voiced Disney’s first openly gay protagonist in Strange World, and appeared opposite Joaquin Phoenix in Mike Mills’ C'Mon, C'Mon.

Plus a load of other credits including Only Murders in the Building, Ralph Breaks the Internet, BoJack Horseman - he’s a big deal!

In this episode, we discuss Jaboukie's high stakes start in the world of comedy, coming out to his parents on The Tonight Show, inventing the term “Short King”, creating the best odds for yourself to succeed and what it’s like to work on The Daily Show.

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to 15 minutes of extras including finding a niche audience through social media, discovering your voice and authenticity within comedy. You'll also get access to the video back catalogue including James Acaster, Dai Henwood and Julia Masli.

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Catch Up with Jaboukie:

You can keep up to date with Jaboukie on Twitter and Instagram, @Jaboukie.

Everything Stu's up to:

Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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In part two of this Mike Wozniak special, we discuss his appearance on Series 11 of Taskmaster, being one of the hosts of Junior Taskmaster with Rose Matafeo and everything Three Bean Salad Podcast!

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Catch Up with Mike:

Keep up to date with Mike on Twitter, @MrMikeWozniak.

Subscribe to Three Bean Salad Podcast. Junior Taskmaster will be coming out at some point in the future…

Everything Stu's up to:

Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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Mike Wozniak is a comedian and writer best known for playing Brian in Man Down, many of you will also know Mike from his unforgettable appearance on Series 11 of Taskmaster - of which he’ll soon be one of the hosts of Junior Taskmaster with Rose Matafeo!

Podcasts fans will also be acquainted with his work from Three Bean Salad Podcast and the St Elwick’s Neighbourhood Association Newsletter Podcast.

We discuss Mike’s passion for sitcoms, how imposter syndrome can be a healthy thing and developing a project.

Part two will be released next week, or get INSTANT ACCESS to the full special (including video) by being an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod.

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Catch Up with Mike:

Keep up to date with Mike on Twitter, @MrMikeWozniak.

Subscribe to Three Bean Salad Podcast. Junior Taskmaster will be coming out at some point in the future…

Everything Stu's up to:

Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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This week we're joined by Lynne Koplitz for another SXSW special! Born in Long Island, New York, but raised up in Sarasota Florida - after earning her stripes at Troy University, Lynne skyrocketed to comedy success, scoring a groundbreaking development deal at Warner Brothers.

From lighting up late-night stages on 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson', co-hosting the radio show Star Talk with legendary astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and having her very own Netflix special with, “Hormonal Beast”, she’s one of New York’s most revered comedians!

In this episode we discuss the intersection of comedy and religion, how to deal with disruptive men and the important of resilience to become a strong stand-up.

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to 10 minutes of extras including how she first became a comedian and the origins of her 2017 Netflix special. You'll also get access to the video back catalogue including James Acaster, Dai Henwood and Julia Masli.

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Catch Up with Lynne:

You can watch Lynne Koplitz: Hormonal Beast on Netflix now.

Everything Stu's up to:

Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024

Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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Dai Henwood has been a regular fixture on television screens across New Zealand with the topical comedy panel show ‘7Days’, ‘Have You Been Paying Attention’ and ‘Taskmaster’, as well as hosting ‘Dancing With The Stars’, ‘Family Feud’, and ‘LEGO Masters New Zealand’.

In addition to being across the nation’s TV screens, he’s one of the country’s most accomplished stand-ups, winning countless awards and having international success across the world.

In this episode we discuss Dai’s bowel cancer diagnosis, finding peace through comedy and the expectation that comes with being a TV comic.

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras including what makes a good standup, further talk about meditation and the importance of identifying your skill set.

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Catch Up with Dai:

You can pre-order Dai’s memoir, "The Life of Dai", coming June 2024.

See "Dai Henwood: Dai Hard" LIVE in Auckland and Christchurch.

Find out more about all of the above at linktr.ee/daihenwood. You can keep up to date on Instagram, @dai_henwood.

Everything Stu's up to:

Mach | Saturday 4th May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/

Wells | Saturday 25th May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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Brian Simpson is a stand-up comic hailing from Austin, TX, where this was in fact recorded as part of SXSW!

With a background as a foster child and Marine Corps veteran, Brian brings a rare blend of life experiences to his comedy, offering a refreshingly unique perspective. He's earned a spot on Variety's Top Comics to Watch in 2023 and you might recognise Brian from Comedy Central's Lights Out with David Spade, or his debut Netflix special, Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership!

We discuss how ADHD affects Brian’s comedy, reflecting on mentor advice and learning to embrace discomfort along with the therapeutic value and healing potential of comedy.

Please note: this episode deals with the topic of suicide.

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can get access to hundreds of hours of bonus features with the likes of Iliza Shlesinger, Nish Kumar and Lucy Beaumont. You’ll also get to watch full episodes (where possible) including James Acaster, Julia Masli and Dara Ó Briain.

Don’t forget, if you’re an Insider’s Insider (£5+), join me on Tuesday 30th April for a Live Stu&A, details in the Patreon!

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Catch Up with Brian:

Brian Simpson: Live From The Mothership is out now on Netflix.

Brian is regularly performing across the US including a show at the Netflix is a Joke Festival next month, find dates briansimpsoncomedy.com.

He also has a podcast, search for “BS with Brian Simpson” wherever you get your podcasts.

You can follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram, @BSComedian.

Everything Stu's up to:

Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/

Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

Find everything else you at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith.

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