Interviews with comedy agents, tv commissioners and more about what they do and how they do it. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Audio Time Capsule is a podcast where the guest comes on and leaves 15-20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. It's then edited together so they're talking to their past self... Launching in Sept 2017. Please join up for exclusive guest information and more. Created by Simon Caine. The Audio Time Capsule is a Fruit That Got In Gravity's Way production for the internet.
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Comedy Club Crowdfunding - Stand, Angel, JTT, Monkey Barrel, Phoenix Artists Club etc
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Here's the links to these clubs crowdfunders - The Stand - https://www.thestand.co.uk/donate/ Angel Comedy - https://www.patreon.com/angelcomedy Monkey Barrel - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/monkey-barrel-comedy Just the Tonic - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/keep-just-the-tonic-edinburgh-alive Phoenix Artists Club - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/th…
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EP137 - Lucy Lumsden - Director at Yellow Door Productions
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Lucy Lumsden (@lucylumsden) is the founder of Yellow Door Productions (@yellowdoorprods). A former TV commissioner at both the BBC and Sky Lucy gives her views on the future of TV, setting up her production company as well as her unique and interesting relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/LucyLumsden iTunes -…
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EP136 - Tim Batt - The world of comedy in New Zealand.
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Tim Batt (@Tim_Batt) is a comedian, podcaster and radio host based in New Zealand. I got him on to talk about the history of New Zealand comedy, why he started podcasting and eventually creating a podcast network to help get funny humans to start creating their own pods. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/TimBatt iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com…
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Simon Moorely and Friendy are the comedy duo better known as Puppetry of the Penis (@puppetryofthep). They’ve been performing their penis art for more 20 years, toured the world, sold out large venues and now they’re training other actors to do the show and franchise it so they can perform in multiple places at once. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.u…
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EP134 - Elena Kirschbaum - What makes a Gluttony show?
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Elena Kirschbaum is one of the program directors at Gluttony (@gluttony_fringe). Gluttony is one of two hub venues at the Adelaide Fringe (@ADLfringe). I got her on to two talk the Fringe, where Gluttony sits at the festival, how they scout for shows, what makes a Gluttony show, how to promote a show when you don’t live in Australia and so much mor…
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EP133 - Eddy Cassar - Director of The Cape Town Funny Festival
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Eddy Cassar (@eddy_cassar) is a publicist by trade who fell into promoting the Cape Town Funny Festival (@ctfunnyfestival) after helping run the PR for the first Red Nose Day. This podcast is awesome and goes into a lot of detail about the history of South Africa, and the festival and the way the negative things that happened in the past have posit…
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Hey gang. With the circuit / industry dying I'm here to ask for some help. Got no money? Subscribe to the YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHpn6u4AtCv1J3khbv9myQ Join the Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskTheIndustryPodcast/ Got some money? Paypal - https://paypal.me/ATIpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/askt…
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EP132 - Jessica Massart - Senior Lead for dance and theater projects at Kickstarter
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Jessica Massart is the Senior Performance Lead for dance and theater projects at Kickstarter (@Kickstarter). Her job is to help artists achieve their crowdfunding goal before and during a campaign and then offer as much aftercare as possible to deliver the rewards to the backers. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JessicaMassart iTunes - https://…
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Australia and New Zealand Tour 2020 - please come and help!
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I am so excited to tell you that for the first time ever I'll be coming over to Australia and New Zealand in 2020. I can't wait. This is an actual dream come true. Not only will I be coming over and exploring your b-e-a-u-tiful country but I'll also be bringing my award-winning 4th solo show. I know (from the analytics) about 20% of the listenershi…
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EP131 - Jason Dawson - Freelance Comedy Producer at Avalon
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Jason Dawson (@jason_dawson) is a freelance TV comedy producer primarily based at Avalon. Avalon is one of the biggest and most influential agencies as well as production houses. We talked about how to pitch TV shows, if you can get on an Avalon production if you’re not with Avalon Management, his relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe and more! St…
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EP130 - Martin Walker - former edited at Broadway Baby and Scotsgay.
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Martin Walker is the former editor and head reviewer at Broadway Baby and Scotsgay. He now makes his living interviewing comedians for his podcast turned radio show “On The Mic” (@onthemicuk) Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/MartinWalker iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - Spotify - h…
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EP129 - Mark Boosey - Founder of the British Comedy Guide.
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Mark Boosey is the founder of the British Comedy Guide (@BritishComedy) a database of all the comedians, TV sitcoms, industry news and more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/MarkBoosey iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/DO1-7IWp6cA Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/…
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EP128 - Andrew Doyle - Creator of Titania McGrath and co-writer of Jonathan Pie
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Andrew Doyle (@AndrewDoyle) is a comedian, writer and creator of Titania McGrath (@TitaniaMcGrath). He also co-wrote Jonathan Pie and has a history of making things go viral as well as creating things bigger than himself. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/AndrewDoyle iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id9462209…
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EP127 - Colin Anderson - VP of Comedy and Executive Producer of Earwolf.
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EarWolf (@EarWolf) is the biggest podcast network in America which I think by proxy makes it one of if not the biggest podcast network in the world. Colin Anderson (@colinander) Stitcher’s VP of Comedy and Executive Producer of Earwolf. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/ColinAnderson iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-…
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EP126 - Anthony Butler - Head of Live Entertainment & TV Talent Producer at SO TV.
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Anthony Butler is the founder of Broken Robot Productions (@bknrobot) and the head of live entertainment at Graham Nortons production company SO TV and the former booker and promoter at Off The Kerb where he booked their vast network of university shows as well as Live at the Appollo and more. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/AnthonyButler iTun…
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EP125 - Richard Melvin - Founder of Dabster Productions.
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Richard Melvin (@RichardMelvin) is the founder of Dabster, a radio production company based in Edinburgh who produce the largest amount of comedy radio shows outside of London. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/RichardMelvin iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/a3VzDmhd…
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EP124 - David Allison - The impact of social media on This Is Your Trial comedy nights
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David Allison is a comedy promoter well known for this highly themed improvised shows most notably This Is Your Trial (@ThisIsYourTrial). The show where you put your friends on trial for something they’ve done that annoys you. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/DavidAllison iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id9…
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Pod update - Live shows, Meet and Greets, Comedy Clubs and more.
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Let's do this. Small update on what I've been working on behind the scenes and when new pods will be out... - ATI Meet and Greet. Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/859618474407066/ EventBrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-circuit-day-angel-comedy-and-ask-the-industry-podcast-vol-2-tickets-73272340543?fbclid=IwAR3byW0xXLIZA_…
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EP123 - Jacob Howe-Douglas - Founder of HD Management
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Jacob Howe-Douglas (@hdmgt) is the founder of HD Management. A boutique agency that has a focus on film, TV, radio and online content for all of their acts. Jacob has been an agent for more than 12 years building the careers of comedians. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/HDManagement iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry…
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When this thing gets up to 88 mph, you're gonna see some serious shit... About the guest Rufus Hound (@RufusHound) came on the time capsule to talk about going on the longest holiday of his life, how Nick Offerman’s woodwork has impacted his life, optimistic nihilism and his place in modern feminism and more… Community Direct link to post - http://…
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Every Room Becomes a Panic Room When You Overthink Enough - EdFringe 2019
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Please come to my Edinburgh Fringe show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough Or please say to a friend "please go to this person's show" as that word-of-mouth recommendation would really help and make a massive different. Thank you for you on going support. x Support this show…
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EP122 - Jeremy Dyson - The power of failing, asking for help and writing in partnerships.
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Jeremy Dyson (@dysonjeremy) is an author, musician and screenwriter best known as one of the League of Gentlemen and the co-writer of the horror film Ghost Stories. We talked about how he got his early work, how rejection was actually really good for him and why asking for help is just as important as giving back and helping when you’re in a positi…
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I'm sure in 1985 plutonium is in every corner drug store, but in 2019, its a little hard to come by! I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you're stuck here... About the guest Musician, comedian and YouTuber Jay Foreman (@jayforeman) came on the time capsule to ask himself about his online following, how he went full time, the clicking in his foot and more... …
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EP121 – Griff Rhys Jones – Founder of Talkback and how the “old boys” network began.
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Griff Rhys Jones is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. In this rare, lengthy and in-depth interview we discussed his origins in the industry, how he made award-winning but not profit making radio adverts which led him into TV and now, in his "retirement" he's taken up stand up and is trying to build himself a live audience. S…
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Edinburgh Fringe 2019 plug (and BIG announcements...)
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Come see me in Edinburgh - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough Join the Facebook group to hear the Edinburgh live pods - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskTheIndustryPodcast/ Give me an iTunes review - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937 …
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EP120 – Simon Munnery – character comedy and the value of DIY props
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Simon Munnery (@SIMONMUNNERY) is a comedian best known for his characters "Alan Parker: Urban Warrior" and "The League Against Tedium". He has an experimental style of comedy both in performing and the language he uses, he's known for his makeshift and elaborate props. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/SimonMunnery iTunes - https://itunes.apple.…
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EP119 - What does Equity offer professional comedy performers?
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Michael Day is the London Variety Organiser and Louise Grainger is in charge of Marketing, Events and Training at Equity (@EquityUK). I got them on to talk about why a performers union is important to comedians, their role in the #MeToo movement and the future improvements they want to make to better serve the comedy industry and more! Stream - htt…
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EP118 - Seán Morley - The Glang Show and Intelligent Absurdism
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Seán Morley (@seanmorl) is a comedian, intelligent surrealist and comedy club promoter. He’s the inventor of the Glang Show and built up a chunk Sheffield Comedy Scene (almost) single-handedly. We talked about running comedy nights and building an audience for them on your reputation. Founding a show that is anti-Gongs and why it is important as we…
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A firm friend and supporter of the podcast, Mark Boosey, has launched an awesome new side of the British Comedy Guide for comedians / performers called "Pro". In it you can learn about the industry, find out about job opportunities and events, enjoy exclusive articles and podcasts and more! Another big feature I love is that you get control over yo…
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EP117 - James Ross - How to build a cult comedy night | Quantum Leopard
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James Ross (@jamesrosscomedy) is a comedian, writer, improviser and founder of the cult comedy club Quantum Leopard Comedy. The Club recently won the Chortle award for “best comedy night in London” even though, it does very little advertising beyond its own mailing list and only runs once a month. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JamesRoss iTun…
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EP116 - Steve Kaplan - The Comic Hero's Journey.
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Steve Kaplan (@skcomedy) is one of the industry's most respected experts on comedy. He's consulted on projects with DreamWorks, Disney, Aardman Animation, HBO and more as well as directed shows which have won Emmy's Academy Awards, Golden Globes and more! He’s written two books, the most recent is the Comic Hero’s Journey. Stream - http://simoncain…
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EP115 - Binty from Hot Water Comedy in Liverpool.
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Binty Blair (@TheBinty) is the co-owner and founder of Hot Water Comedy club (@HWCCLiverpool) in Liverpool. Along with his brother Paul (who is not in the podcast) they started the club back in 2010. Since then it has opened new venues and developed a reputation nationally as one of the best places to gig and one of the best places to watch comedy.…
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If you can come and support me, please do. Or share the link with a friend who lives in London. https://www.thebloomsbury.com/event/run/18074 Thank you for any and all support. I'm really excited :D Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Is there a problem with Earth's gravitational pull in the future? Why is everything so heavy? About the guest Singer, songwriter, musician, author, and performance artist Amanda Palmer came on to discuss self-care, the new album, her long-distance marriage, why ice baths have changed her life and how her miscarriage made her a stronger human. Commu…
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EP114 - Jo Caulfield - Advice on smashing the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Jo Caulfield (@Jo_Caulfield) is a comedian, writer and blogger who started her career as the writer for Graham Norton while running her open mic night between waitressing shifts. I got her on to talk about developing a relationship with your audience, what she likes and hates about TV panel shows, her relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe and more…
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EP113 - Arthur Smith - Alternative comedy in the 21st century
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Arthur Smith (@ArfurSmith) is an alternative comedy, the Mayor of Balham and writer who has been performing in the UK since the late 1970s. We talked about how his relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe, what drives him, how he writers shows and advice on creating show titles that grab people's attention and so much more. Stream - http://simoncaine…
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EP112 - Barry Katz - How an agent helps to build your comedy audience in the US.
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Barry Katz (@BarryKatz) is a talent manager who began work in Boston. After failing to become a comedian he started running clubs and representing household names including Dave Chappelle, Jay Mohr, Anthony Clark, Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes, Nick Swardson, Dane Cook, Tracy Morgan, Frank Caliendo, Darrell Hammond, Whitney Cummings, and Louie CK. We got …
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Barry Dodds is a comedian, podcaster and ghost seeker. In this episode we find out why he’s struggled to give up smoking, how the movie The Butterfly Effect has changed his outlook on life and why he needs to start taking care of his horse... Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/TATC/BarryDodds iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-tim…
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EP111 – Don Casino Entertainment – What does it take to be a cruise ship comedian?
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Don Casino Entertainment (@doncasinoagency) are one of the big cruise ship entertainment companies based in the US. I got two of the senior scouts on during Edinburgh Fringe to talk about what they're looking for, what it takes to work cruise ships, what you can and can't say and do as well as how comedians deal with dying on stage and having to li…
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EP110 - John Robertson - You awake to find yourself in a Dark Room.
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John Robertson (@Robbotron) is a comedian, writer and video game creator. We talked about what it was like starting out in Australia and moving to the UK. Touched on his early brushes with comedy competitions including Australia Got Talent where he faked a seizure. His live action comedy video game The Dark Room started life as a YouTube video, the…
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Sex, drugs and other things I never do at the Bloomsbury Theatre.
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Happy new year! I can't thank you enough for all the support you've given me and the podcast in 2018. It means the world and has really helped keep the project going. Here's a list of everything I spoke about in the podcast (this is a much less emotive thank you than in the episode) - Please come see my show / DVD recording at the Bloomsbury Theatr…
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EP109 - Arthur Matthews - Co-writer of Father Ted.
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Arthur Mathews is an Irish comedy writer and actor who, often with writing partner Graham Linehan, has either written or contributed to a number of television comedies, such as Father Ted. He's also written for Harry Enfield and Chums, Hippies and The Fast Show. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/ArthurMatthews iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/g…
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EP108 - Rob Kemp - A after winning 9 awards with The Elvis Dead
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Rob Kemp (@RobotKemp) is the creator of the show the Elvis Dead (@ReadElvisDead). This show has won or been nominated for over a dozen awards including Leicester Comedy Festival Awards Best Show, Best Musical Show, Best Poster, The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer and Chortle's best newcomer and music / variety act. After so much success, how …
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Jonny Awsum is a musical comedian who shot to fame by getting to the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent 2017. In this episode he talked about staying sober, developing a work-life balance and not painting the front of his house... Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/TTATC/JonnyAwsum iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-…
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Hannah WItton is a British YouTube who vlogs about sex and relationships. In this episode we hear 2017 Hannah, full of life, optimism and motivation getting side tracked with a lot of health issues. This was a b-e-a-u-tiful episode full of moments showing what really matters in life: love, family and your health. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/TA…
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