#106 Jacob Hawley - What Can You Joke About These Days?

Jacob Hawley is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, football pundit and Arsenal fan. You might know him from Russell Howards Hour, True Geordie’s The Kick Off, BBC Sounds Jacob Hawley on Drugs or Talksport.In a new age where opinions carry more weight than deeds, whose job is it to change the course of public thought toward a healthier society?Comedians are under more pressure than ever to portray the role of modern day activists. We find comedians being cancelled as their jokes are being taking as beliefs and their characters being portrayed as villians.We cover: Politics for idiots, feminism for lads, love stories for louts and self-care for those who don’t care.In this episode, hear Jacob’s thoughts on: The evolving role of comedians in shaping societal norms Effective communication of ideologies across diverse demographics Creating inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ and non-gender-conforming individuals The transformative power of comedy in sparking empathy and understanding Aesthetics, Appearance and Stereotypes in Comedy& Jacob’s new tour “Space” which covers the nuances of Gender Identity and how we can become a more compassionate society.I am opening for Jacob on the Glasgow date of his tour and you can buy tickets here:https://www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk/event/129914-jacob-hawley:-space/