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Hard Lines

Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 9 episodes

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Episodes
9
Last ep.
10 days ago
Avg length
47m
Booking Probability™
27
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Listen Score
14
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
46
Steady cadence.

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About this podcast

Hard Lines is the Roast Battle UK podcast hosted by Drew Stearne and two-time UK champion Shalaka Kurup. From battle breakdowns and live reports to joke-writing theory and backstage chaos, each episode dives into what makes Roast Battle work. Smart, filthy, and surprisingly analytical, it’s for comedy fans, future battlers, and anyone who wants to get inside the craft of insult comedy.

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About the host

Unknown Host hosts Hard Lines, a comedy show with 9 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Remaining Time 50:38 1x Playback Rate Fat Phobic Or Racist?

May 21, 202650mEp. 90

Drew and Shalaka break down a razor-close Roast Battle UK clash between Patrick Brusnahan and Joshua Bethania. Patrick brings dark, mean, tightly written jokes, while Joshua counters with surreal one-liners, deep researc

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I Got Ambushed By A Rubik’s Cube

May 11, 202654mEp. 80

Drew and Shalaka break down Drew’s Roast Battle against Aziz Vora, a battle that starts with mansplaining, dad jokes and questionable fashion insults before descending into the nerdiest possible chaos: a live Rubik’s Cub

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Meth Messiah vs Creepy Fairy

May 3, 202655mEp. 70

Drew Stearne and Shalaka Kurup break down one of the strangest Roast Battle UK clashes they’ve covered yet: Peter Bazely vs Holly Ludlow. It is weird, theatrical, unpredictable, and a great example of how character, perf

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Do We Secretly Hate Everyone?

Apr 24, 202610mEp. 60

Drew Stearne and Shalaka Kurup get into the psychology of roast battle: mean thoughts, joke files, friendship, consent, and why the best roast battles come from respect rather than real hostility.

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Virgin Roasters. Absolute Killers.

Apr 17, 202648mEp. 50

In this episode of Hard Lines, Drew Stearne and Shalaka Kurup break down a surprisingly strong battle between first-time Roast Battle competitors Rich and Luke. They get into callbacks, brevity, consistency, stage presen

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Inside the Drunkest Show in Comedy

Apr 13, 202640mEp. 40

This week on Hard Lines, Drew Stearne and Shalaka Kurup are joined by Roast Battle UK host Mark Cram. They talk about how Roast Battle works, what makes a great audience, the difference between hosting and battling, the

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This Battle Was So Good People Stole Jokes From It

Apr 3, 202657mEp. 30

Drew Stearne and Shalaka Kurup break down a classic Roast Battle UK clash between Shalaka and Helen Kay. They get into the writing, the callbacks, the stereotypes, the comebacks, and why this battle still stands out as o

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How To Roast A White Guy

Mar 20, 202644mEp. 20

In this episode Drew and Shalaka break down James Mileham vs Adam Riley in one of the best battles in recent history. Delve into the genius of their joke writing and the expertise (or otherwise) in which it's performed.

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How to Insult Someone You Like

Mar 11, 202656mEp. 1S1

In the first episode of Hard Lines, Drew Stearne and Roast Battle UK champion Shalaka Kurup introduce the show, look back at a recent live night, and then break down a standout battle from the 2024 tournament: Luke Hall

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Audience demographics

Age
18-44
Consumer type
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Who is the host of Hard Lines?

Hard Lines is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Comedy (stand-up) and has published 9 episodes.

How many episodes does Hard Lines have?

Hard Lines has published 9 episodes.

What topics does Hard Lines cover?

Hard Lines regularly covers Comedy, Stand-up. It sits in the Comedy category, with a stand-up focus.

Is it hard to get booked on Hard Lines?

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Is Hard Lines currently accepting guest pitches?

Hard Lines hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are Hard Lines episodes?

Episodes of Hard Lines average 47 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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