The Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Podcast

Produced by RGB Monster, listen to a chit chat between comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe recorded in front of a live audience. Insider tips, show recommendations, and more!

The Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Podcast, a arts show with 0 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Abi Carter-Simpson

  Aug 15, 202650 minS0

  <p>Abbie Carter Simpson is a stand-up comedian, singer, and actor presenting her Edinburgh Fringe show Stand-up Couple alongside her partner Joe McTernan.</p><p>They talk about:</p>Performing a joint double-act show as a romantic couple, delegating show management duties, and navigating trust on stage.Writing comedy together, adapting jokes to fit individual performance voices, and the ethics of "punching down."Transitioning from musical theatre and drama school into stand-up comedy, commercial castings, and how the audition process works. Abbie's experience performing on Britain's Got Talent, writing family-friendly comedy songs, and live television production logistics.The importance of s...

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  Episode #6

  Kate Hammer

  Aug 13, 202658 minS0

  <p>Ollie Horn Horn is joined by Kate Hammer, a stand-up comedian, writer, and director presenting her debut Edinburgh Fringe show Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian.</p><p>They talk about:</p>The definition and industry pressure of an official Edinburgh Fringe "debut" hour compared to work-in-progress runs.Her background writing and developing for television (EastEnders, River City, Bridge of Lies) and the funding challenges facing independent Scottish comedy productions.Collaborating with comedian and director Stuart Laws to sharpen her show's narrative structure, pacing, and callbacks.Gender dynamics in comedy, confronting reviewer biases, and using stage presence and costuming to...

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  Episode #5

  Tom Little

  Aug 12, 20261 hourS0

  <p>Ollie Horn is joined by Tom Little. Tom is a stand-up comedian and actor presenting his Edinburgh Fringe show Tom Little in His Comfort Zone.</p><p><br>They talk about:</p>The rising financial costs and changing landscape of the Edinburgh Fringe.The differences between performing a 20-minute comedy club set and developing a 1-hour festival show.The mechanics, history, and economics of PBH's Free Fringe and bucket donation models.Online comedy videos and social media vs. the traditional live stand-up circuit.The fragmentation of media monoculture and how different generations consume comedy.<p>They recommend:</p>Tom...

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  Episode #4

  Amos Gill

  Aug 11, 202652 minS0

  <p>In this episode Ollie Horn is joined by Amos Gill. Amos is a New York-based Australian stand-up comedian known for his unfiltered, high-energy comedy. </p><p>They talk about:</p>How the Edinburgh Fringe compares to Australian and American comedy circuits.The financial realities and creative freedom of performing at international festivals.Navigating political correctness, progressive culture, and boundary-pushing stand-up comedy.The rise of independent comedy, social media virality, and circumventing traditional industry gatekeepers.Crazy festival experiences, death threats from going viral, and an encounter with the FBI.<p>They recommend:</p>Geoffrey AsmusDan TiernanJessica BrodkinKyle Legacy

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  Episode #3

  Stuart Laws

  Aug 10, 202656 minS0

  <p>In this episode Ollie Horn is joined by Stuart Laws. Stuart is an acclaimed stand-up comedian, director, and comedy producer.</p><p>They talk about:</p>Directing live comedy, filming stand-up specials, and visual storytelling techniques.The creative mechanics, economics, and chaos of running concept Fringe shows.How venue layout, room setup, and environment shape audience psychology.Audience interaction, performance etiquette, and connecting with neurodivergent crowds.The role of a director in structuring solo stand-up and storytelling shows.How much Mr Blobby costs. <p>They recommend:</p>Kate HammerJennifer JaneJohn KearnsElouise EftosLi Jin HaoBella HullSam EleyPhil Ellis

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