Chatting with Comedian Danny McGinlay. Weird Comedy Gigs, The Art of TV Audience Warm Up, and Sport as a Practical Antidote to Loneliness.

This week I catch up with Australian comedian Danny McGinlay. We unpack Danny's comedy career, acting gigs, his behind the scenes work as a TV audience warm-up guy, along with his role writing the banners for his beloved Western Bulldogs. We also talk weird gigs, footy culture, why following sport is good for your mental health, and fundraising for Ukraine.• from open mics to paid gigs• why audiences need a reset after heavy stories and serious speeches • weird gigs, from strip clubs to fundraisers and why “yes” can be a trap • mentors who shape craft, resilience, and long-term career habits • acting versus stand-up and the shock of losing instant feedback • pop culture Shakespeare and making classic language accessible • TV audience warm-up as crowd work, and leaving your ego at the door • arguing about food as a safe way to vent stress and practise disagreement • AFL banner history, Bulldogs culture, and writing jokes that get approved • sport as a practical antidote to loneliness • Ukraine fundraising, comedy as solidarity, and Zelensky’s comedian mindset For tickets to Danny's upcoming Comedy Special recordings (In Melbourne on Sat 1st Aug 26)  https://tickets.avclive.com.au/outlet/event/fa4887a4-58d2-44c8-8bd6-97bed4c9ea48?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioTo follow Danny on Instagram:  @danny.mcginlayTo contact Danny for bookings visit: https://dannymcginlay.godaddysites.comThe  Danny Boyd Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/danny-boyd-bulldogs/id1556376394Thanks for listening. If you liked the episode please share it with a friend, hit the follow button, leave a comment, you know, all that jazz.... Website: www.thelaughterclinic.com.auYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelaughterclinicAus"If you or someone you know needs support, please contact one of these Australian mental health services. In an emergency, always call 000."Lifeline AustraliaPhone: 13 11 14 (24/7)Web: lifeline.org.auSuicide Call Back ServicePhone: 1300 659 467 (24/7)Web: suicidecallbackservice.org.auBeyond BluePhone: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)Web: beyondblue.org.auKids Helpline (for people aged 5-25)Phone: 1800 55 1800 (24/7)Web: kidshelpline.com.auMensLine AustraliaPhone: 1300 78 99 78 (24/7)Web: mensline.org.auSANE Australia (complex mental health issues)Phone: 1800 18 7263Web: sane.orgQLife (LGBTIQ+ support)Phone: 1800 184 527 Web: qlife.org.auOpen Arms (Veterans & Families Counselling)Phone: 1800 011 046 (24/7)Web: openarms.gov.au1800RESPECT (sexual assault, domestic violence)Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7)Web: 1800respect.org.auHeadspace (youth mental health, ages 12-25)Phone: 1800 650 890 Web: headspace.org.au13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support)Phone: 13 92 76 (13YARN) (24/7)Web: 13yarn.org.auMusic by Hayden Smithhttps://www.haydensmith.com