Viggo Venn | Part Two

Welcome back to part two of this Viggo Venn special where we delve into the full Britain's Got Talent journey and touring a show in the wake of winning.You can get INSTANT ACCESS to the video version by becoming an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you'll also get exclusive extras inc how it felt to win £250,000, what Viggo spent it on and having the funniest moment of the Royal Variety Show cut from the broadcast.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) and early access like this special!☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun titleCatch Up with Viggo:You can keep up to date with all things Viggo at viggovenn.com as his "Viggo Venn: One More Time Tour" continues through Norway.You can also find him on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Everything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the small mining town of Kongsberg, Norway, to winning Britain's Got Talent in 2023, Viggo Venn's journey has been anything but ordinary.We delve into Viggo’s history with ComComPod, the creation of the high-vis bit and the original plan to get buzzed off in the first round on BGT.Part two will be released next week, or you can get INSTANT ACCESS to the full special (including video) by being an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod PLUS exclusive extras inc how it felt to win £250,000, what Viggo spent it on and having the funniest moment of the Royal Variety Show cut from the broadcast.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) and early access like this special!☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun titleCatch Up with Viggo:You can keep up to date with all things Viggo at viggovenn.com as his "Viggo Venn: One More Time Tour" continues through Norway.You can also find him on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.Everything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geoffrey Asmus started performing stand-up in 2013 where soon after he was selected as a ‘New Face’ performer at Just For Laughs Montreal. In 2021, he released his “Prodigal Little Bitch” audio special which went all the way to #1 on iTunes. He can also be seen at the world famous Comedy Cellar and has opened for the likes of Daniel Sloss and Ari Shaffir.In this episode we discuss framing pre-written material for crowd-work, touring life as an introvert and Geoffrey’s unbelievable craftsmanship in tagging jokes.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 25 minutes of extras including how to turn live stand-up into successful digital content, releasing a filmed WIP before touring it and the exploitative nature of clickbait titles.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video (including this one) and ad-free audio episodes☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 25 minutes with Geoffrey)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title!Catch Up with Geoffrey:You can keep up to date with Geoffrey Asmus at whitecomedian.com.You can also follow him on Instagram and TikTok, as well as on YouTube.Everything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me as I delve back into the past again with highlights from a few people I think you should see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe!Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get ad-free audio episodes (including this one)☑️ View full video episodes (where possible)☑️ Back catalogue of exclusive extra content☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title.Links below to where you can see these wonderful human beings and their shows.Vir Das (Episode 420, March 2023): Vir Das: The Fool | Pleasance Dome: King Dome | 8pmElf Lyons (Episode 267, November 2018): Elf Lyons: Horses | Pleasance Courtyard: Above | 9.20pmSara Barron (Episode 310, September 2019): Sara Barron: Anything for You | Monkey Barrel 1 | 4.45pmEverything Stu's up to:Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgie Carroll is a British born, Australia based Nurse turned comedian who grafted 20 years on the healthcare front line before swapping the pen torch for the spotlight. Her latest show, Sista Flo 2.0, has toured over 150 dates in Australia winning Best Comedy Award at the Adelaide Fringe, and is now returning to the Edinburgh Fringe.In this episode we discuss why recording a special at the Sydney Opera House wasn’t a dream, transforming medical stories into stand-up material and the strong community that comes with being a nurse.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of extras including edgy comics, the writing process behind Georgie’s eight shows and bad work-in-progress gigs.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video (including this one) and ad-free audio episodes☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 20 minutes with Georgie)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title!Catch Up with Georgie:You can keep up to date with Nurse Georgie Carroll by visiting georgiecarroll.com, as well as @nurse_georgie_carroll on Instagram.Are you at or going to the Edinburgh Fringe? You can see Nurse Georgie Carroll: Sista Flo 2.0 at the Assembly George Square Studios all month long.Everything Stu's up to:You can also see me in Edinburgh for THREE DATES ONLY next week from Monday 12th August with Spoilers (A Climate Crisis Stand-Up Show).Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me as I delve into the past with highlights from a few people I think you should see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe!Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get ad-free audio episodes (including this one)☑️ View full video episodes (where possible)☑️ Back catalogue of exclusive extra content☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title.Links below to where you can see these wonderful human beings and their shows.Lauren Pattison (Episode 414, October 2022)Lauren Pattison: Big Girl Pants | Monkey Barrel 1 | 12:30Aaron Chen (Episode 385, October 2021)Aaron Chen: Funny Garden | Pleasance Courtyard Above | 22:40 | 11th to 25th August (Select Dates)Desiree Burch (Episode 332, March 2020)Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath | Monkey Barrel 4 & Hive | Various Times | 12th to 14th AugustTrygve Wakenshaw (Episode 95, October 2014)Trygve Wakenshaw: Silly Little Things | Assembly Roxy Upstairs | 20:15 | 31st July to 25th August (Not 12th)Everything Stu's up to:Stuart Goldsmith: Spoilers (A Climate Crisis Stand-Up Show) | Monkey Barrel 1 & Hive | Various Times | 12th to 14th AugustDiscover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nabil Abdulrashid is an award-winning comedian and writer who rose to fame across the nation as a Britain's Got Talent finalist in 2020. He’s now touring across the UK with The Purple Pill which delves into trying to be a good person while "staying a badman" with an exploration of empathy, morality and political contradiction.In this episode we talk the process and drive of appearing on Britain’s Got Talent, what it was like being raised in Nigeria with a military regime and discovering stand up while in prison.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras including managing ADHD, the secret technique Nabil teaches to new comics and learning to appreciate what you have.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one)☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 15 minutes with Nabil)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title - this month's is out now!Catch Up with Nabil:Keep up to date by visiting nabilabdulrashid.com, @manlikenabz on Instagram and @GrandmasterNabz on Twitter.You can see Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Pleasance Grand in Edinburgh on Wednesday 14th August at 11pm.Everything Stu's up to:Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22.Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie Holt is an actor and writer who has taken the internet by storm with over 9 million views of MP Rosie Holt as she skewers the political landscape, earning the Chortle Social Media Award in 2022. In the world of stand-up, Rosie was a finalist at the Amused Moose New Comic, Leicester Square New Comedian & Bath New Act awards and has appeared on The Russell Howard Hour and The News Quiz on Radio 4. She's also the host of the ARIA nominated satirical podcast, Noncensored.We discuss the struggles of having a social media primarily for your character, the importance of interrogating yourself, the magic formula for a viral clip and taking MP Rosie Holt to the live stageJoin the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras including what happens when a sketch is misconstrued, comedians on GB News, declining an appearance on Question Time and Jonathan Pie.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one)☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 15 minutes with Rosie)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title - this month's out soon!Catch Up with Rosie:You can keep up to date with Rosie Holt by visiting rosieholt.co.uk, as well as @rosieisaholt on Instagram and Twitter. Rosie Holt MP is now an author of her own book, "Why We Were Right" - which is out now!If you're heading to the Edinburgh Fringe, check out Rosie Holt MP: Why We Were Right at Underbelly, Edinburgh Fringe.Everything Stu's up to:Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22.Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ll probably know Zach Zucker best as the creator of the chaotically wonderful Stamptown, his alter-ego Jack Tucker, or as one half of the Norwegian-American comedy duo, Zach & Viggo. In this episode, we talk all things Stamptown (it's creation, produced works and the what it takes to put on a show), meeting his partner-in-comedy-crime, Viggo Ven, at Gaulier and how seeing one comedian live changed the trajectory of Zach's life.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 25 minutes of extras including which comedians work best at Stamptown, could it ever make its way to Broadway and the delicate balance of performing as Jack Tucker!Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one)☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 25 minutes with Zach)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title - this month's Glastonbury special is now live!Catch Up with Zach:Keep up to date with all things Stamptown at stamptowncomedy.com and you can follow Zach on Instagram and Twitter.Upcoming shows include:Stamptown at the Leicester Square Theatre this Saturday (July 13th)Jack Tucker: Comedy Stand Up Hour at Soho Theatre - Mon 15th July to Sat 27th JulyStamptown at the Edinburgh Fringe - August 2024Everything Stu's up to:Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22.Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fin Taylor returns to the pod as we delve into the viral sensation that is Fin Taylor vs The Internet!Created with Horatio Gould and Vittorio Angelone, the format sees Fin try to discover how to make it big online by talking to someone with more followers than him. It is somewhere between Ali G and Between Two Ferns with guests including Jonathan Pie, Jamie Laing and Rosie Holt.We discuss redefining what success in comedy looks like, the freedom provided by being directly funded by your audience and the importance of the edit.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras with Fin including his not-so-great experience on The Mash Report, leaving his agent and the secret of a roast joke.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one)☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 15 minutes with Fin)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement  ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title - this month's Glastonbury special is now live!Catch Up with Fin:You can keep up to date with Fin Taylor at https://www.YouTube.com/FinTaylorComedy and https://www.Patreon.com/FinTaylor. https://www.instagram.com/fintaylorcomedyhttps://www.twitter.com/fintaylorcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/fintaylorEverything Stu's up to:Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22.Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.