[20] Sam Smith - Comedian, Writer, Author

Kicking off season two of Tall Poppy Talk is Sam Smith!! Comedian, writer, author & more. Sam is an incredible writer, shaping many household favourites such as 7DaysNZ, TaskmasterNZ, theprojectNZ, Jono & Ben, Family fued, popstars, patriotbrains, wellingtonParanormal, hybpaNZ, dwtsNZ… to name a few. Moreover, he is seen in quite literally every corner of NZ's entertainment industry in many roles behind the scenes as well as front & centre. He made his presence known in the comedy scene when winning Best Newcomer 2013 in the NZICF and has since become embedded into the NZ comedy + tv world. During this interview we dive into how humor can, and should, be present for all parts of our life as it brings people together through laughter and sharing their struggles. We discuss his experiences with Multiple Sclerosis, how social media has expanded the scope for comedy, tips for performing, tall poppy syndrome and what he is up to this year! Stoked to welcome Sam to Tall Poppy Talk, listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts. #comedy #comedian #newzealand #tv #writer #author #tallpoppy #tallpoppysyndrome #mentalhealth #aotearoa #content #mentalhealthawareness #podcast #reels