Episode 6: Bryson Turner

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Linus Lee

Bryson TurnerA final dispatch for this series of Stand Up Underground, this time from New York City.

My guest is NYC comic transplant and former Funniest Person in Austin, Bryson Turner. We discuss why he moved to New York, what material does or does not work in different parts of the country, finding inspiration outside of comedy, religion, Australian history, not being a dick, looking foolish in front of Bill Burr, Mike DeStefano’s legacy and more.

Keen-eared listeners may even hear an audio cameo by Marlowe the cat.

Follow Bryson on twitter or read his excellent blog, The Comedy Hajj.

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Our theme music is ‘Up To No Good’ by Lee Rosevere.

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Episode 5: Andre King & John Hastings

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Linus Lee

This episode: an international comic in London! Two great overseas acts, Andre King from New Zealand and John Hastings from Canada share their perspective on comedy in the UK. Plus some great advice for young comedians.

Visit Andre’s website or facebook page.

Visit John’s website or check out John’s podcast here or on iTunes.

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Our theme music is ‘Up To No Good’ by Lee Rosevere.

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Episode 4: David Cross

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Linus Lee

This episode, Stand Up Underground returns with an interview with David Cross (Mr Show, Arrested Development) to talk about working on his current project in London, stand up, selling out and handling internet critics.

Series 1 of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret can be watched on 4od (UK) or can be seen on IFC (US).

The official David Cross Facebook page. If you are in or around London in May, you can still apply to be an extra in some of the upcoming scenes in series 2 of Todd Margaret.

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Our theme music is ‘Up To No Good’ by Lee Rosevere.

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Episode 3: Andi Osho

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Linus Lee

Andi OshoThis month we speak with Andi Osho, winner of the 2007 Funny Women competition and a woman with a list of TV Credits longer than your arm. We talk about her journey into comedy, diversity in stand up and about performing comedy for television. She most recently appeared on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow — you can still catch it on iPlayer watch it on YouTube. Her solo show, Afroblighty is on tour around the UK through 2011.

Our new talent spotlight this month is on surreal character comic, Karl Johannes Schultz. You listen to Matthew Kelly and co on their own new podcast.

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Our theme music is ‘Up To No Good’ by Lee Rosevere.

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Episode 2: Edinburgh 2010 w/ Dan Antopolski

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Linus Lee

The wait is over! This episode we talk to four comedians about performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest arts festival. We get perspectives from new and veteran comics, musical comedians and visitors from outside the UK.

Our guests on the podcast include:

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Our theme music is ‘Up To No Good’ by Lee Rosevere.

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Episode 1: Marc Maron

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Linus Lee

Veteran comic Marc Maron of the fantastic WTF Podcast takes time out from his London stand up run to join us for our inaugural episode. We talk to Marc about his start in stand up, comedy reviewers and competitions and the potential of podcasting for comedians.

You can find out more about Marc at his website, and at wtfpod.com.

Special thanks to Triangle Post for the studio space, and to our engineer Marcin Pawlik.

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