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Rough As Comedy

by Sarah Bridgeman

So you want to try stand up comedy for the very first time? This podcast will take you from sofa to stand up and beyond. With thanks to Dan Morgan for help with editing and Zach Williams for our logo

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Episodes

  1. S2 Ep3 Gigging Online plus chat with Lucy Orchard.

    So the world is currently in hiding from Covid-19 and performing comedy on stage is currently on hold until the pubs and clubs open. Many clubs have gone online, including Rough As, but what is it like? I have some hints and tips plus I chat with Lucy Orchard who has done a ton of online gigging.…

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  2. Series 2 Episode 2 - Wellness and Mental health

    This time I have a good long chat with Sianny Thomas, the queen of meme on Facebook, BBC Sesh contributor and health advocate, about looking after your mental and physical well-being whilst taking part in comedy. It's not easy balancing life whilst trying to write and perform comedy, Sianny…

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  3. Series 2 Episode 1 - Planning

    After a short hiatus, we're back with more hints and tips for comedy writing and performing for newbies. In this episode I go over how my Edinburgh last year went and the plans for future episodes. Also I highlight some ways to help you write and perform better by planning, I detail why you…

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  4. Episode 6 - do's and don'ts when starting out plus chat with Dan Morgan

    The do's and don'ts then a mini documentary of an evenings gigging finishing off with a chat with our podcast editor and Comedy Geek collaborator Dan Morgan

  5. Episode 5 Doing your first gig plus chat with Zach Williams

    Sarah talks about the different kinds of comedy nights, your potential thought process in the run up to the first gig and the gig itself. Also Sarah chats to Zach Williams about his first gig. Thanks to DKM for editing and Zach Williams for the logo

  6. Episode 4 - Performance Skills and chat with Esyllt Sears and Eleri Morgan

    In this episode I go over what we mean by performance, what can happen physically and mentally as you come out of your comfort zone and I have a chat with Comedians Esyllt Sears and Eleri Morgan. With thanks to DKM for editing and Zach Williams for our logo. Plus there's an extra treat after the...

  7. Episode 3 Joke Writing and chat with Ali Hancock

    In this episode I go over different types of jokes and myself and Ali talk about our joke writing process. With thanks to DKM for editing and Zach Williams for our logo.

  8. Episode 2 Comedians Skills, abilities, writing and an interview with Paul Hilleard

    Have you done your homework from Episode 1? I'll cover the skills and abilities of a comedian a bit on the writing process and I chat with newer act Paul Hilleard about his experience so far. With thanks to DKM for editing and Zach Williams for our logo.

  9. Episode 1 - Intro to comedy plus interview with Simon Emanuel

    I talk about the purpose of the podcast, identify comedy and where to look out for it. I then have a chat with Simon Emanuel about his experience of starting out. Feel free to send me any questions either through Anchor or the Rough As Comedy Facebook group. A huge thank you to Dan Morgan of the...

  10. The intro to the podcast

    Sarah introduces the Rough As Comedy club and what you can expect from the podcast in coming episodes

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

So you want to try stand up comedy for the very first time? This podcast will take you from sofa to stand up and beyond. With thanks to Dan Morgan for help with editing and Zach Williams for our logo

HOSTED BY

Sarah Bridgeman

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How many episodes does Rough As Comedy have?

Rough As Comedy currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Rough As Comedy about?

So you want to try stand up comedy for the very first time? This podcast will take you from sofa to stand up and beyond. With thanks to Dan Morgan for help with editing and Zach Williams for our logo

How often does Rough As Comedy release new episodes?

Rough As Comedy has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Rough As Comedy?

Rough As Comedy is created and hosted by Sarah Bridgeman.
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