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Join comedian and promoter, Marvin McCarthy each Sunday at 8pm UK time as he interviews larger-than-life characters that help comedians live life on their terms.

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    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

Join comedian and promoter, Marvin McCarthy each Sunday at 8pm UK time as he interviews larger-than-life characters that help comedians live life on their terms.

    Revolutionary clown of the 70s Johnny Melville

    Revolutionary clown of the 70s Johnny Melville

    An 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 speak to Johnny Melville a revolutionary clown, actor and mime who is part of the group of artists who in the 1970s revolutionised the world of the clown in Europe, alongside names like Jango Edwards and Nola Rae in the historic Friends Roadshow in Amsterdam.
    In recent years he has combined his work as a clown, mime and trainer with that of actor in alternative filmmaking. Here is an overview of what we discussed:



    [[01:49]] Why I call myself an energy sculpture [[03:44]]

    [[06:15]] Getting people to break out of their program [[08:08]]

    [[08:35]] What clowning was like for me in the 70s [[11:54]]

    [[20:48]] Doing a variety show where there was only two performers [[28:55]]

    [[27:08]] Troublesome audience members [[28:55]]

    [[29:01]] What is the clown form of comedy [[29:47]]

    [[32:07]] How to keep someones attention for two hours [[39:45]]

    [[52:39]] How everything in Edinburgh fringe is about comedy [[58:35]]

    [[59:02]] Use your experiences to create great shows [[01:00:30]]





    If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. If you would like to know more about Johnny, you can learn from the master himself at the tamala clown course. #comedypodcast #clown #standup #podcast #clowns #clowning



    You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Being a road comic

    Being a road comic

    An 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 speak to Veteran road comic, Stewart Huff, a remarkable and amazing comedian with many tales to tell. Here is an overview of what we discussed:
    [[10:07]] The clubs in America now [[14:10]]

    [[14:57]] Every stereotype about different parts of America is worse and better than he thought[[19:35]]

    [[28:26]] Turning people who are against your joke [[30:01]]

    [[30:08]] Turning different crowds around to your way of thinking [[33:05]]

    [[38:55]] Getting bar show people on side [[53:11]]

    [[51:19]] Craziest moment in comedy [[60:44]]

    If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #professionalcomedian #roadcomic

    You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Can standup comedy be taught?

    Can standup comedy be taught?

    An 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. Viv Gee is a comedian and comedy teacher who has been teaching comedy for 20 years and has performed comedy from L.A to Bangkok. Here is an overview of what we discussed:
    [[01:23]] How she got the name viv gee [[02:11]]
    [[08:58]] Who are the comedians of the world [[15:36]]
    [[15:36]] Theatre schools [[20:18]]

    [[20:18]] Theatre vs standup [[24:04]]

    [[24:13]] More good standup that are good actors than actors being good comedians [[25:56]]

    [[37:01]] Comedians that get good through hard work [[37:36]]

    If you would like to know more about Viv Gee, you can reach her on Instagram at gee_viv, whilst If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcastvideo

    You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    • 48 min
    Being a comedian and comedy promoter in Sheffield

    Being a comedian and comedy promoter in Sheffield

    An 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 speak to Daniel Inniss, a man who is a comedy promoter and comedian based in Sheffield. Here is an overview of what we discussed:
    [[03:20]] Football rivalries [[05:22]]
    [[07:33]] The Yorkshire scene, difference between London and the north comedy scene [[13:53]]
    [[13:56]] Yorkshire comedy scene beef [[18:43]]
    [[19:08]] Most famous comedians being nice [[24:21]]
    [[24:21]] We have a duty to entertain people and some of the wrong things he has seen at gigs [[29:23]]
    [[29:22]] You need to be a good comedian before you mc and bringer gigs [[34:34]]
    [[36:00]] How to tell stories in a comedy set, where the audience don’t get bored [[37:20]]
    If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcastvideo #sheffield #yorkshire

    You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    • 39 min
    Being a Northern Irish comedian and comedy club organiser

    Being a Northern Irish comedian and comedy club organiser

    An 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 speak to Norther Irish comedian,Luke Mcgibbon, a man who has written many informative chortle articles on comedy and a therapist. Here is an overview of what we discussed :
    [[08:22]] The hard thing about running a gig and mcing [[15:24]]
    [[15:50]] Its better promoters feel they are being watched [[21:53]]
    [[22:06]] Lack of tribalism leading to getting rid of gatekeepers [[29:57]]
    [[30:42]] Is there always going to be gatekeepers [[35:55]]
    [[38:42]] Meeting famous comedians [[42:35]]
    [[52:42]] Advice for new comedians [[54:17]]
    If you would like to know more about Luke Mcgibbon,you can reach him on Instagram and Tiktok at whoislukemcgibb.

    If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcast #podcastvideo

    You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    • 55 min
    How I conquered my obstacles to become a successful comedian and actor

    How I conquered my obstacles to become a successful comedian and actor

    An 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. Comedian, actor and writer Gareth Berliner has firmly established himself as an accomplished comic performer.
    He almost died long before ever becoming a stand-up and this affords him the ability to tell some intricately woven anecdotes and sharply crafted gags with an edge.In 2005 he used this edge when he performed his first Solo show GUTLESS, covering every subject from Superheroes to Suicide, at The Melbourne Comedy Festival before taking it to the Edinburgh festival and receiving 4 stars from The Metro. Here is an overview of what we discussed :
    [[03:08]] Being in Coronation street helped me get a few paid spots [[5:53]]
    [[16:31]] How using standup helped me conquer my demons and stop being friend zoned [[18:49]]
    [[20:54]] What is my personal understanding of adhd [[24:52]]
    [[27:17]] The danger of hanging around with just another comedian [[30:03]]
    [[30:10]] Becoming a pro quickly [[38:24]]
    [[38:24]] How do actors compare with comedians [[42:15]]
    [[45:52]] The bravery of being a comedian and audience member [[46:13]]
    [[46:13]] Using your weaknesses and having a tube in my chest to help me as a performer [[51:20]]

    If you would like to know more about Gareth Berliner you can go on his website here:https://garethberliner.com/, or you can reach him on Instagram at garethberliner.

    If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #podcast #podcastvideo

    You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

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10 Ratings

10 Ratings

D Larson 2020 ,

Great show amazing interviews

This is fantastic, never fails to deliver amazing interview with awesome guests.

taigoshea ,

5 stars

An awesome show. I love the passion that goes behind these shows Marvin does a great job of directing the interview to very interesting and engaging places.

Anthony D N ,

Amazing Show

This show is awesome! I love the interviews Marvin, he always has a unique angle to his interview! He is constantly getting better which I truly love. I am lookign forward to seeing marvin sore with the success of this show.

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