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Rob Isn't Funny
by Robert Devereux
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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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.
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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.
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112
Odd Audiences
A couple of gigs where audiences decided to be talkative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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110
Karachi Curry Comedy
Another multi-episode to catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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107
My First Roast Battle
I did a roast battle for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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105
New Year, New Material
My first closing spot, I think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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104
Eastleigh + Balaman
Last booked gig of 2025 was for new stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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101
Episode #100 - Writing, Cancelling & Persevering
The century episode. We made it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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99
Year One: A Self-Pitying Retrospective
Got sad looking back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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96
Jest Another Comedy Club
A somewhat last minute gig in a new place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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95
A Pun About Swans
Didn't realise I hadn't uploaded this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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91
Endless New Material
Some new stuff for a meh crowd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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87
Ducking New Material
Ran some more new jokes out at my local. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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83
Bunkfest / Magic Teapot Stage
I did a set for Bunkfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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82
More Mates Rates New Material
More new material at Mates Rates RAW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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79
James Street Tavern II & Robert Duck
New material and a potential name change... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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74
2 Newbies & A Packed Room
Did more new jokes alongside 2 first-timers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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71
Watford Fringe I: A Bit Putt Out
First show of Watford Fringe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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68
Follow Comedy Club - 19.06.25
Did a nice set in Salisbury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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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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Robert Devereux
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