Ep 109 - Sue would like to hear Demis Roussos

This week Josh and Sean discuss Josh’s 50th birthday celebrations which took place the night before recording of this episode. They danced the night away at a north London vegan venue and met a few listeners of the podcast!The pair also discuss their favourite stand up comedians including Stewart Lee, Frankie Boyle, and Meg Stalter. Josh shares his thoughts on being a bit let down by the recent Kristen Schaal show he attended, although he was impressed by opener Chloe Petts. The episode also revisits the hosts’ love for Abigail’s party, the legendary filmed-for-television play featuring iconic actor Alison Steadman. It is the reason why Josh and Sean call each other Sue every episode!Enjoy the ride!#podcast #popculture #LGBTQ #CurrentAffairs #vegan #AbigailsParty #AlisonSteadman #KristenSchaal #ChloePetts #Comedy #UKcomedyAbout the HostsJosh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan Theme MusicOur theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts   -  Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95gChapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts00:50 The Concept of Money and Happiness02:46 Exploring Emotional Blocks and Mental Health05:49 Comedy: Subjectivity and Personal Preferences08:48 Stand-Up Comedy: What Makes It Funny?11:50 Live Comedy Experience: Kristen Schaal's Show17:45 Reflections on Absurdist Comedy and Personal Taste23:46 Comedy and Performance Styles27:00 The Challenge of Live Comedy31:49 Feedback and Audience Reception33:56 Celebrating Milestones and Community45:19 Cultural References and Shared Humour46:49 Outro