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Rob Isn't Funny

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Rob Isn't Funny

How do you become a stand-up comedian? How do you book a gig? How do you write a joke? All this and more is what I would write if I cared about self-promotion. Advertising is the devil.On 6th November 2024 I decided to start telling jokes on stage to people. Within 6 months I'd gone from walk-in spots at pubs to the final of a competition, having my jokes played on the BBC and doing a half-hour show at a comedy festival.I've always wondered how industries work behind the scenes and I try to lay out who, how, and where I got my gigs and then how each of them went.I do have a Patreon for some extra behind the scenes bits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 114

    Clown In The Mouth

    I have begun wearing a clown suit to gigs. That is all.This episode covers a few shows in April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 113

    Various March Gigs

    I fell behind on the old podcast front, so here is the catchup episode where I cover a record five gigs and explain what I'm doing with all these silly videos I'm posting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 112

    Odd Audiences

    A couple of gigs where audiences decided to be talkative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 111

    Supporting Robin Ince + An Awful Roast

    I supported Radio 4 personality, among other things, Robin Ince. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 110

    Karachi Curry Comedy

    Another multi-episode to catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 109

    Return To The Biscuit Factory

    I'm behind at this point so here is a multi-episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 108

    Fourdi La George (Street)

    What a phenomenal title pun. I did another George Street ten-spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 107

    My First Roast Battle

    I did a roast battle for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 106

    George Street Again

    Did my first ten at George Street Comedy Club after doing a 5 and a 7 last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 105

    New Year, New Material

    My first closing spot, I think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 104

    Eastleigh + Balaman

    Last booked gig of 2025 was for new stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 103

    Swindon Wordsmiths #2

    Second gig in a church. Just trying to score some points.Re-uploaded because I biffed the edit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 102

    Three-Show Catchup

    I got too behind on the pod so have done a triple-header catchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 101

    Episode #100 - Writing, Cancelling & Persevering

    The century episode. We made it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 100

    Swing When You're Swinning / Sandro Ford

    Picked up after my dip in the previous episode with a good gig in Swindon with Sandro Ford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 99

    Year One: A Self-Pitying Retrospective

    Got sad looking back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 98

    Mug's Game - 1st Anniversary Gig

    I hit the 1-year mark with a gig. It was chaotic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 97

    Getting On My Wick(ham)

    A good crowd and a couple.of fumbled jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 96

    Jest Another Comedy Club

    A somewhat last minute gig in a new place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 95

    A Pun About Swans

    Didn't realise I hadn't uploaded this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 94

    Six In The City

    Another new venue and possibly the first good Southampton gig. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 93

    Shame Street Tavern

    I saw people get removed from a gig for the first time. For shame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 92

    Gib Mir Kraft (101)

    Did a new night in Southampton. It was not so good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 91

    Endless New Material

    Some new stuff for a meh crowd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 90

    Touch Of The (Bap)tism

    Did a gig in a church. It was the best gig I've had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 89

    Hard Act To Follow

    New material night at Follow Comedy Club went really well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 88

    Decent Spots & Future Plans

    Ruminations on the comedy industry after a good spot in Oxford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 87

    Ducking New Material

    Ran some more new jokes out at my local. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 86

    Squeal For Me, PIG

    I was given a slot at Pride In Gloucester, for reasons unknown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 85

    Comedy For Competition And Display

    I did a heat for LCF New Act Of The Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 84

    Porpoise Tortoise

    I was given a spot at the Sunday night comedy show at Purple Turtle, Reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 83

    Bunkfest / Magic Teapot Stage

    I did a set for Bunkfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 82

    More Mates Rates New Material

    More new material at Mates Rates RAW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 81

    Castle Tap All-Dayer

    I was asked to do half an hour for a Bank Holiday open mic special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 80

    Hampshire COTY Semi-Final 2025

    I had the semi-final for Hampshire Comedian Of The Year 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 79

    James Street Tavern II & Robert Duck

    New material and a potential name change... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 78

    Shall I Compere Thee On A Summer's Day

    I did my first MC spot and it was not good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 77

    Music & Words

    An episode in which I accidentally lie about having never gigged in Windsor before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 76

    Spirit Of Comedy - Ricky Gervais & Dutch Barn

    I did the Spirit of Comedy competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 75

    Mad Squirrel - The Trilogy

    Went back for a third Mad Squirrel and may knock pub gigs on the head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 74

    2 Newbies & A Packed Room

    Did more new jokes alongside 2 first-timers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 73

    Watford Fringe III: Giving Them What, Four?

    Rounded out a somewhat disappointing Watford Fringe on a positive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 72

    Watford Fringe II: High (Wycombe) & Low (Cancellation)

    Did a random music open mic and died. Had a gig cancelled. Otherwise, a Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 71

    Watford Fringe I: A Bit Putt Out

    First show of Watford Fringe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 70

    Filling The Diary

    Another new material night, a heatwave and getting decent gigs booked in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 69

    New Material Mistakes

    I did a new material night in a new venue and fluffed a classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 68

    Follow Comedy Club - 19.06.25

    Did a nice set in Salisbury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 67

    A Disruptive New Material Night

    Did some new stuff with a difficult member of the audience interrupting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. 66

    Rik Mayall Comedy Festival - Show 3/3: Little Al's Lido Cafe

    I did my final show of the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 65

    Rik Mayall Comedy Festival - Show 2/3: Emms Tearoom

    I did my second show of the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

How do you become a stand-up comedian? How do you book a gig? How do you write a joke? All this and more is what I would write if I cared about self-promotion. Advertising is the devil.On 6th November 2024 I decided to start telling jokes on stage to people. Within 6 months I'd gone from walk-in spots at pubs to the final of a competition, having my jokes played on the BBC and doing a half-hour show at a comedy festival.I've always wondered how industries work behind the scenes and I try to lay out who, how, and where I got my gigs and then how each of them went.I do have a Patreon for some extra behind the scenes bits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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