Ask The Industry Podcast
167 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsInterviews with comedy agents, tv commissioners and more about what they do and how they do it.
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Comedy Club Crowdfunding - Stand, Angel, JTT, Monkey Barrel, Phoenix Artists Club etc
August 24, 2020 16:08 - 5 minutes - 8.1 MBHere's the links to these clubs crowdfunders - The Stand - https://www.thestand.co.uk/donate/ Angel Comedy - https://www.patreon.com/angelcomedy Monkey Barrel - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/monkey-barrel-comedy Just the Tonic - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/keep-just-the-tonic-edinburgh-alive Phoenix Artists Club - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-phoenix-arts-club-10-year-survival-plan If you can support, please do. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry. H...
EP137 - Lucy Lumsden - Director at Yellow Door Productions
May 31, 2020 23:01 - 1 hour - 138 MBLucy Lumsden (@lucylumsden) is the founder of Yellow Door Productions (@yellowdoorprods). A former TV commissioner at both the BBC and Sky Lucy gives her views on the future of TV, setting up her production company as well as her unique and interesting relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/LucyLumsden iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/mZBu75JmnhI Spotify - https://open...
EP136 - Tim Batt - The world of comedy in New Zealand.
May 14, 2020 23:01 - 1 hour - 115 MBTim Batt (@Tim_Batt) is a comedian, podcaster and radio host based in New Zealand. I got him on to talk about the history of New Zealand comedy, why he started podcasting and eventually creating a podcast network to help get funny humans to start creating their own pods. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/TimBatt iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/-yHKVhzTPVI Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpo...
EP135 - Puppetry of the Penis
April 30, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBSimon Moorely and Friendy are the comedy duo better known as Puppetry of the Penis (@puppetryofthep). They’ve been performing their penis art for more 20 years, toured the world, sold out large venues and now they’re training other actors to do the show and franchise it so they can perform in multiple places at once. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/PuppetryOfThePenis iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/Tkp...
EP134 - Elena Kirschbaum - What makes a Gluttony show?
April 16, 2020 23:01 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBElena Kirschbaum is one of the program directors at Gluttony (@gluttony_fringe). Gluttony is one of two hub venues at the Adelaide Fringe (@ADLfringe). I got her on to two talk the Fringe, where Gluttony sits at the festival, how they scout for shows, what makes a Gluttony show, how to promote a show when you don’t live in Australia and so much more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/ElenaKirschbaum iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=...
EP134 - Elena Kirschbaum - What makes a Gluttony show?
April 16, 2020 23:01 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBElena Kirschbaum is one of the program directors at Gluttony (@gluttony_fringe). Gluttony is one of two hub venues at the Adelaide Fringe (@ADLfringe). I got her on to two talk the Fringe, where Gluttony sits at the festival, how they scout for shows, what makes a Gluttony show, how to promote a show when you don’t live in Australia and so much more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/ElenaKirschbaum iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=...
EP133 - Eddy Cassar - Director of The Cape Town Funny Festival
April 07, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 108 MBEddy Cassar (@eddy_cassar) is a publicist by trade who fell into promoting the Cape Town Funny Festival (@ctfunnyfestival) after helping run the PR for the first Red Nose Day. This podcast is awesome and goes into a lot of detail about the history of South Africa, and the festival and the way the negative things that happened in the past have positively shaped their present and future. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/EddyCassar iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-i...
Help the podcast please.
March 22, 2020 20:55 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBHey gang. With the circuit / industry dying I'm here to ask for some help. Got no money? Subscribe to the YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHpn6u4AtCv1J3khbv9myQ Join the Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskTheIndustryPodcast/ Got some money? Paypal - https://paypal.me/ATIpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/asktheindustrypodcast Want to buy a book? Buy an ebook for whatever you can afford - https://paypal.me/ATIpod?locale.x=en_GB Need more cont...
Help the podcast please.
March 22, 2020 20:55 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBHey gang. With the circuit / industry dying I'm here to ask for some help. Got no money? Subscribe to the YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHpn6u4AtCv1J3khbv9myQ Join the Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskTheIndustryPodcast/ Got some money? Paypal - https://paypal.me/ATIpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/asktheindustrypodcast Want to buy a book? Buy an ebook for whatever you can afford - https://paypal.me/ATIpod?locale.x=en_GB Need more cont...
EP132 - Jessica Massart - Senior Lead for dance and theater projects at Kickstarter
February 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBJessica Massart is the Senior Performance Lead for dance and theater projects at Kickstarter (@Kickstarter). Her job is to help artists achieve their crowdfunding goal before and during a campaign and then offer as much aftercare as possible to deliver the rewards to the backers. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JessicaMassart iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/gfqMEBWLlOo Spotify - https://open.spotify...
Australia and New Zealand Tour 2020 - please come and help!
January 30, 2020 15:57 - 3 minutes - 4.75 MBI am so excited to tell you that for the first time ever I'll be coming over to Australia and New Zealand in 2020. I can't wait. This is an actual dream come true. Not only will I be coming over and exploring your b-e-a-u-tiful country but I'll also be bringing my award-winning 4th solo show. I know (from the analytics) about 20% of the listenership is in this region... so here's your chance to help support me / give back if you've never done anything to help the pod before! If you can't ...
EP131 - Jason Dawson - Freelance Comedy Producer at Avalon
January 24, 2020 00:01 - 1 hour - 153 MBJason Dawson (@jason_dawson) is a freelance TV comedy producer primarily based at Avalon. Avalon is one of the biggest and most influential agencies as well as production houses. We talked about how to pitch TV shows, if you can get on an Avalon production if you’re not with Avalon Management, his relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe and more! Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JasonDawson iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube...
EP130 - Martin Walker - former edited at Broadway Baby and Scotsgay.
January 10, 2020 00:01 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBMartin Walker is the former editor and head reviewer at Broadway Baby and Scotsgay. He now makes his living interviewing comedians for his podcast turned radio show “On The Mic” (@onthemicuk) Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/MartinWalker iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoy If you’ve enjoyed the pod please send me (@thismademecool) or Martin a thank you tweet...
EP129 - Mark Boosey - Founder of the British Comedy Guide.
December 27, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBMark Boosey is the founder of the British Comedy Guide (@BritishComedy) a database of all the comedians, TV sitcoms, industry news and more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/MarkBoosey iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/DO1-7IWp6cA Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoy Use code ATI when signing up for a BCG Pro account to get £5 off your first years membership. https://www.comed...
EP128 - Andrew Doyle - Creator of Titania McGrath and co-writer of Jonathan Pie
December 13, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBAndrew Doyle (@AndrewDoyle) is a comedian, writer and creator of Titania McGrath (@TitaniaMcGrath). He also co-wrote Jonathan Pie and has a history of making things go viral as well as creating things bigger than himself. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/AndrewDoyle iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/sUMIt-FWoTM Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoy If you’ve enjoyed the pod p...
EP127 - Colin Anderson - VP of Comedy and Executive Producer of Earwolf.
November 22, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBEarWolf (@EarWolf) is the biggest podcast network in America which I think by proxy makes it one of if not the biggest podcast network in the world. Colin Anderson (@colinander) Stitcher’s VP of Comedy and Executive Producer of Earwolf. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/ColinAnderson iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/0ETKLdCk-zU Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoy If you’ve en...
EP126 - Anthony Butler - Head of Live Entertainment & TV Talent Producer at SO TV.
November 12, 2019 12:54 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBAnthony Butler is the founder of Broken Robot Productions (@bknrobot) and the head of live entertainment at Graham Nortons production company SO TV and the former booker and promoter at Off The Kerb where he booked their vast network of university shows as well as Live at the Appollo and more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/AnthonyButler iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/jQJBvo8n6rQ Spotify - https://o...
EP126 - Anthony Butler - Head of Live Entertainment & TV Talent Producer at SO TV.
November 12, 2019 12:54 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBAnthony Butler is the founder of Broken Robot Productions (@bknrobot) and the head of live entertainment at Graham Nortons production company SO TV and the former booker and promoter at Off The Kerb where he booked their vast network of university shows as well as Live at the Appollo and more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/AnthonyButler iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/jQJBvo8n6rQ Spotify - https://o...
EP125 - Richard Melvin - Founder of Dabster Productions.
November 01, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 137 MBRichard Melvin (@RichardMelvin) is the founder of Dabster, a radio production company based in Edinburgh who produce the largest amount of comedy radio shows outside of London. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/RichardMelvin iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/a3VzDmhdpDs Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoy If you’ve enjoyed the pod please send me (@thismademecool) or Richard a...
EP124 - David Allison - The impact of social media on This Is Your Trial comedy nights
October 18, 2019 12:57 - 1 hour - 121 MBDavid Allison is a comedy promoter well known for this highly themed improvised shows most notably This Is Your Trial (@ThisIsYourTrial). The show where you put your friends on trial for something they’ve done that annoys you. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/DavidAllison iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/geZHJG36Yoo Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoy If you’ve enjoyed the ...
Pod update - Live shows, Meet and Greets, Comedy Clubs and more.
September 29, 2019 13:48 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBLet's do this. Small update on what I've been working on behind the scenes and when new pods will be out... - ATI Meet and Greet. Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/859618474407066/ EventBrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-circuit-day-angel-comedy-and-ask-the-industry-podcast-vol-2-tickets-73272340543?fbclid=IwAR3byW0xXLIZA_tfp0jlcSnDPIx2ikowdX7Dd41yQb3N9JGl99qk-GzcroM 10th Nov 2019 The Bill Murray in Angel midday - 4pm. Come meet festivals and get your answers...
Pod update - Live shows, Meet and Greets, Comedy Clubs and more.
September 29, 2019 13:48 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBLet's do this. Small update on what I've been working on behind the scenes and when new pods will be out... - ATI Meet and Greet. Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/859618474407066/ EventBrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-circuit-day-angel-comedy-and-ask-the-industry-podcast-vol-2-tickets-73272340543?fbclid=IwAR3byW0xXLIZA_tfp0jlcSnDPIx2ikowdX7Dd41yQb3N9JGl99qk-GzcroM 10th Nov 2019 The Bill Murray in Angel midday - 4pm. Come meet festivals and get your answers...
EP123 - Jacob Howe-Douglas - Founder of HD Management
July 28, 2019 22:28 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBJacob Howe-Douglas (@hdmgt) is the founder of HD Management. A boutique agency that has a focus on film, TV, radio and online content for all of their acts. Jacob has been an agent for more than 12 years building the careers of comedians. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/HDManagement iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/9IhnQXBKgq8 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoy If you’ve ...
Every Room Becomes a Panic Room When You Overthink Enough - EdFringe 2019
July 18, 2019 21:25 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBPlease come to my Edinburgh Fringe show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough Or please say to a friend "please go to this person's show" as that word-of-mouth recommendation would really help and make a massive different. Thank you for you on going support. x Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP122 - Jeremy Dyson - The power of failing, asking for help and writing in partnerships.
July 11, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 182 MBJeremy Dyson (@dysonjeremy) is an author, musician and screenwriter best known as one of the League of Gentlemen and the co-writer of the horror film Ghost Stories. We talked about how he got his early work, how rejection was actually really good for him and why asking for help is just as important as giving back and helping when you’re in a position to do so. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JeremyDyson iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id94622093...
EP121 – Griff Rhys Jones – Founder of Talkback and how the “old boys” network began.
June 20, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 212 MBGriff Rhys Jones is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. In this rare, lengthy and in-depth interview we discussed his origins in the industry, how he made award-winning but not profit making radio adverts which led him into TV and now, in his "retirement" he's taken up stand up and is trying to build himself a live audience. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/GriffRhysJones iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 You...
Edinburgh Fringe 2019 plug (and BIG announcements...)
June 20, 2019 15:22 - 4 minutes - 5.78 MBCome see me in Edinburgh - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough Join the Facebook group to hear the Edinburgh live pods - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskTheIndustryPodcast/ Give me an iTunes review - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937 Our 2nd meet and greet ticket link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-circuit-day-vol-2-angel-comedy-and-ask-the-industry-podcast-tick...
EP120 – Simon Munnery – character comedy and the value of DIY props
June 06, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBSimon Munnery (@SIMONMUNNERY) is a comedian best known for his characters "Alan Parker: Urban Warrior" and "The League Against Tedium". He has an experimental style of comedy both in performing and the language he uses, he's known for his makeshift and elaborate props. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/SimonMunnery iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/9CV9a0aEBxE Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdM...
EP119 - What does Equity offer professional comedy performers?
May 16, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBMichael Day is the London Variety Organiser and Louise Grainger is in charge of Marketing, Events and Training at Equity (@EquityUK). I got them on to talk about why a performers union is important to comedians, their role in the #MeToo movement and the future improvements they want to make to better serve the comedy industry and more! Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/Equity iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu....
EP118 - Seán Morley - The Glang Show and Intelligent Absurdism
May 02, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBSeán Morley (@seanmorl) is a comedian, intelligent surrealist and comedy club promoter. He’s the inventor of the Glang Show and built up a chunk Sheffield Comedy Scene (almost) single-handedly. We talked about running comedy nights and building an audience for them on your reputation. Founding a show that is anti-Gongs and why it is important as well as developing your comedic persona and waiting for a bit longer than you might normally want to before approaching agents / industry. Stream ...
ATI Extra - British Comedy Guide Pro
April 23, 2019 12:39 - 5 minutes - 7.43 MBA firm friend and supporter of the podcast, Mark Boosey, has launched an awesome new side of the British Comedy Guide for comedians / performers called "Pro". In it you can learn about the industry, find out about job opportunities and events, enjoy exclusive articles and podcasts and more! Another big feature I love is that you get control over your CV page (here's mine). If you are going to sign up, please use this link ( https://www.comedy.co.uk/pro/?code=ATI ) and type in ATI in the ch...
EP117 - James Ross - How to build a cult comedy night | Quantum Leopard
April 18, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBJames Ross (@jamesrosscomedy) is a comedian, writer, improviser and founder of the cult comedy club Quantum Leopard Comedy. The Club recently won the Chortle award for “best comedy night in London” even though, it does very little advertising beyond its own mailing list and only runs once a month. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JamesRoss iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/7EMfihIT_wM Spotify - https://op...
EP116 - Steve Kaplan - The Comic Hero's Journey.
April 04, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBSteve Kaplan (@skcomedy) is one of the industry's most respected experts on comedy. He's consulted on projects with DreamWorks, Disney, Aardman Animation, HBO and more as well as directed shows which have won Emmy's Academy Awards, Golden Globes and more! He’s written two books, the most recent is the Comic Hero’s Journey. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/SteveKaplan iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/a9diP...
EP115 - Binty from Hot Water Comedy in Liverpool.
March 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBBinty Blair (@TheBinty) is the co-owner and founder of Hot Water Comedy club (@HWCCLiverpool) in Liverpool. Along with his brother Paul (who is not in the podcast) they started the club back in 2010. Since then it has opened new venues and developed a reputation nationally as one of the best places to gig and one of the best places to watch comedy. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/HotWaterComedy iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 You...
Last call for my 2018 DVD record.
March 12, 2019 21:01 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBIf you can come and support me, please do. Or share the link with a friend who lives in London. https://www.thebloomsbury.com/event/run/18074 Thank you for any and all support. I'm really excited :D Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP114 - Jo Caulfield - Advice on smashing the Edinburgh Fringe.
March 01, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBJo Caulfield (@Jo_Caulfield) is a comedian, writer and blogger who started her career as the writer for Graham Norton while running her open mic night between waitressing shifts. I got her on to talk about developing a relationship with your audience, what she likes and hates about TV panel shows, her relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe and more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JoCaulfield iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTu...
EP113 - Arthur Smith - Alternative comedy in the 21st century
February 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBArthur Smith (@ArfurSmith) is an alternative comedy, the Mayor of Balham and writer who has been performing in the UK since the late 1970s. We talked about how his relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe, what drives him, how he writers shows and advice on creating show titles that grab people's attention and so much more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/ArthurSmith iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/MEbrz...
EP112 - Barry Katz - How an agent helps to build your comedy audience in the US.
February 01, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBBarry Katz (@BarryKatz) is a talent manager who began work in Boston. After failing to become a comedian he started running clubs and representing household names including Dave Chappelle, Jay Mohr, Anthony Clark, Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes, Nick Swardson, Dane Cook, Tracy Morgan, Frank Caliendo, Darrell Hammond, Whitney Cummings, and Louie CK. We got into how he scouts for talent, what makes star quality in the US and what the future of the industry as in store for acts starting now with the a...
EP111 – Don Casino Entertainment – What does it take to be a cruise ship comedian?
January 18, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBDon Casino Entertainment (@doncasinoagency) are one of the big cruise ship entertainment companies based in the US. I got two of the senior scouts on during Edinburgh Fringe to talk about what they're looking for, what it takes to work cruise ships, what you can and can't say and do as well as how comedians deal with dying on stage and having to live with an audience who didn't like what they did and more! Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/DonCasino iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/...
EP111 – Don Casino Entertainment – What does it take to be a cruise ship comedian?
January 18, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBDon Casino Entertainment (@doncasinoagency) are one of the big cruise ship entertainment companies based in the US. I got two of the senior scouts on during Edinburgh Fringe to talk about what they're looking for, what it takes to work cruise ships, what you can and can't say and do as well as how comedians deal with dying on stage and having to live with an audience who didn't like what they did and more! Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/DonCasino iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/...
EP110 - John Robertson - You awake to find yourself in a Dark Room.
January 04, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBJohn Robertson (@Robbotron) is a comedian, writer and video game creator. We talked about what it was like starting out in Australia and moving to the UK. Touched on his early brushes with comedy competitions including Australia Got Talent where he faked a seizure. His live action comedy video game The Dark Room started life as a YouTube video, then became a sleeper hit at the Edinburgh Fringe and is now a real video game for sale on Steam. We talked about moving the idea into different medi...
Sex, drugs and other things I never do at the Bloomsbury Theatre.
January 01, 2019 17:20 - 5 minutes - 8.06 MBHappy new year! I can't thank you enough for all the support you've given me and the podcast in 2018. It means the world and has really helped keep the project going. Here's a list of everything I spoke about in the podcast (this is a much less emotive thank you than in the episode) - Please come see my show / DVD recording at the Bloomsbury Theatre on March 21st 2019 - get a ticket here. Donate to keep the show going via PayPal (you an use your credit card if you like without making an a...
Sex, drugs and other things I never do at the Bloomsbury Theatre.
January 01, 2019 17:20 - 5 minutes - 8.06 MBHappy new year! I can't thank you enough for all the support you've given me and the podcast in 2018. It means the world and has really helped keep the project going. Here's a list of everything I spoke about in the podcast (this is a much less emotive thank you than in the episode) - Please come see my show / DVD recording at the Bloomsbury Theatre on March 21st 2019 - get a ticket here. Donate to keep the show going via PayPal (you an use your credit card if you like without making an a...
EP109 - Arthur Matthews - Co-writer of Father Ted.
December 21, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBArthur Mathews is an Irish comedy writer and actor who, often with writing partner Graham Linehan, has either written or contributed to a number of television comedies, such as Father Ted. He's also written for Harry Enfield and Chums, Hippies and The Fast Show. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/ArthurMatthews iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937 YouTube - https://youtu.be/9KxOiYwB_BQ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvSh...
EP108 - Rob Kemp - A after winning 9 awards with The Elvis Dead
December 07, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBRob Kemp (@RobotKemp) is the creator of the show the Elvis Dead (@ReadElvisDead). This show has won or been nominated for over a dozen awards including Leicester Comedy Festival Awards Best Show, Best Musical Show, Best Poster, The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer and Chortle's best newcomer and music / variety act. After so much success, how has this changed Rob’s career? How is he dealing with the pressure of writing a follow up show? What is the future for the Elvis Dead and more? T...
EP107 - Lee Ridley aka Lost Voice Guy - What's it like winning Britain Got Talent?
November 16, 2018 00:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBLee Ridley (@lee_ridley) aka Lost Voice Guy (@lostvoiceguy) is the 2018 winner of Britain's Got Talent. We discussed his choice to do that competition, if he felt like the token disabled act on the show given his inability to speak, was he happy with how he was portrayed and would he recommend the experience to other comedians and so much more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/LeeRidley iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937 YouTube - https:/...
EP106 - Jon Plowman - How to produce comedy bronze at the BBC.
November 02, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBJon Plowman OBE (@bimpsonbun1) is a television and film producer who has been a Producer at the BBC since 1980. He's worked on such iconic shows including A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Ab Fab, The Vicar of Dibley, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Psychoville, Little Britain and more. We got into the history of comedy at the BBC, how to get your show noticed, what the BBC is currently looking for and how he goes about finding it and so much more. His first book, How To Produce Comedy Bronze, is out now. Stream...
EP104 - Doug Naylor - Writer of Red Dwarf - How to get your sitcom made.
October 11, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBDoug Naylor (@DougRDNaylor) is the creator and writer for the TV sitcom Red Dwarf. The show is often described as having a cult following and we got into if he thinks that’s a fair label, how it was bringing back the show after 10 years off the air and why he moved channels from BBC to Dave and more! Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/DougNaylor iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937 YouTube - https://youtu.be/bnm4CK5Eyq0 Please buy a ticket o...
EP103 - Phill Jupitus
September 27, 2018 23:01 - 1 hour - 102 MBPhill Jupitus (@jupitusphillip) is a comedian, writer, podcaster, radio presenter and TV panel show captain. He rose to fame through the Nevermind The Buzzcocks TV quiz show and we got into why he wouldn’t have done the show if he’d known how the TV industry was going to evolve, we also talked about his connections with the Free and paid fringe festivals and so much more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/PhillJupitus iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast...
Simon Caine at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018!
July 09, 2018 21:57 - 2 minutes - 3.98 MBPlease buy a ticket here (or pass it on to a friend to help me out) - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-sex-drugs-and-other-things-i-never-do Thanks, Si @ThisMadeMeCool Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.