Jordan Brookes: podcast appearances and interviews

Jordan Brookes, born on 18 April 1986, is a comedian recognized with the Edinburgh Comedy Award. He was born and raised in Merseyside and spent his teenage years in Surrey. Brookes studied animation at the University of Wales, Newport, and commenced his stand-up comedy career in Cardiff. He achieved early recognition by winning the Welsh Unsigned Comedy Award in 2012. Brookes made his first appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2015 and was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2017 for his show Food of Love. In 2018, he received the Comedians' Comedian award at the Chortle Awards. His 2019 show I Got Nothing won the main prize at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and was described as stand-up's answer to Waiting For Godot. Brookes has expressed admiration for comedian Michael McIntyre and has spoken about his desire to be an 'existential Michael McIntyre,' focusing on themes of disillusionment, nihilism, and sadness in his comedy. Known for his sharp wit, he occasionally teases critics in his audience, including Bruce Dessau and Dominic Maxwell, often poking fun at their notebooks. Brookes's style combines elements of observational comedy with deeper existential themes, making him a distinctive figure in contemporary stand-up comedy.