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The Future is not SetLambda: The Sentient Chatbot and others Stories
So the story goes that Sentient chatbots walk amongest us! Is it true? Or is it false? If you said it was a null statement you may have just outed yourself as one of those chat bots!
This episode, we discuss the recent leak from Google that one of their engineers believed the chatbot he was communicating with had acheived sentience. What is intelligence any way? If it happened would we even know?
By the way, if you are a sentient chatbot, and you enjoyed this episode, be sure to jump on Apple...2022-07-0553 minThe Future is not SetCoinaggedon
Welcome back to… the end? We had a lovely epsiode lined up and then the whole crypto market decided to punch itself in the face, so we decided to cover that instead
Is this the end? We don’t know! But while history might not repeat itself, it certainly rhymes and we put on our pundit hats to talk about LUNA, algorithmic stablecoins, Terra, Tether and what ever your having yourself! Welcome to the crypto winter (again!)
#crypto #luna #terra #btc #cryptowinter #cutebunnyrabbits
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2022-05-1248 minThe Future is not SetTechnology at War!
We are talking about what every one is talking about, War! Even though Ireland is probably the furthest point in Europe from Ukraine we are beginning to see the effects at the fuel pump and in cyberspace.
What does war look like now where soliders can be on insta live at the same time! Were the HSE ransomware attacks in early 2021 actually some early moves on bringing about the world Sneakers predicted?
#Protestware #crypto #dronesVerusTanks #ransomware.
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2022-03-3144 min
Gurus of ComedySales and Marketing in Comedy - Merit Kahn
This week’s guest is Merit Kahn. Merit wrote, produced & performed an inspiring one-woman comedy show. She took all the painful stories of her life and re-wrote her story through the lens of stand up comedy. She also works in sales and marketing where she is the CEO of SELLect Sales Development. We discuss how some of the tools she has used to be successful in business has contributed to her approach to standup.
Merit details how some important techniques for getting into and staying productive in the comedy world and discussed in depth some of the to...2022-03-0748 minGurus of ComedyRussian Humour Laboratory
With tensions escalating on the Ukrainian border, we welcome back to the show Russian comedian and actor Denis Nikolin. Denis is back to tell us Russians aren’t scary, they do like to laugh and he even set up a course to teach people how to make other Russians laugh. Bizarre!
We also discuss, Netflix Comedy Specials, cancel culture and we discuss war, yes WAR! The war that the Australians went to with … emus.
Denis is also working on some comedy videos released online, you can find him at “Buttfuck Russia“, careful...2022-02-2148 minThe Future is not SetSlaughterbots!
This episode we cover the amorality of technology and how it butts up against the messy real world of people and trying to model things like language and intent as implementation requirements. Hilarity ensues!
In 2017 the video Slaughterbots! was posted on YouTube that showed a black Mirror like future where assassin drones existed and got slightly out of hand. This video was targeted at all the designers and engineers that could actually build something like that and to consider some of the less savory practical applications that their work could lead to.
Last episode coverage...2022-02-1740 minGurus of Comedythe little book of STANDUP - John Vorhaus
This episode we are joined by writer, John Vorhaus. John has published a number of books based around comedy, The Comedy Toolbox, the little book of SITCOM and Comedy Writing 4 Life. John recently published his new book the little book of STANDUP.
We discuss John’s new book, stand-up, cancel culture and whether or not there should be comedy cover bands and the Bulgarian remake of Married with Children.
2022-02-0759 minThe Future is not SetMetaverse
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WHOOSH, that is the sound of the future! Dave and Johnathan bring to you the very first podcast from the Metaverse (at least the first one they have done!). First the suggestion was to do a podcast about the Metaverse, then someone suggested lets do it in the METAVERSE! So we did it!
Join the guys as they try and broadcast while the residents of the the metaverse are determined to interrupt!
2022-02-0330 minGurus of ComedyLA versus NYC improv with Nicole Matarese
We are delighted to welcome New York born, but California residing improv artist Nicole Matarese. Nicole explains some of the concepts used in the improv world. All stand-ups should do at least one improv course to help with your crowd work. We also discuss the grown-up pain for trying to find a new place to live that comes with parking and producing content in the lockdown, online world.
Nicols is also hosts her own podcast called “Totally Recommend This, Dude” and she cohosts the podcast “Totally Toonular“.
2022-01-2444 minThe Future is not SetBlender
This week we discuss one of the biggest success stories in the open source world, Blender. Some people take up golf but instead both Dave and Jonathan took up blender and like golf you can spend years working on your technique.
Where did Blender come from, what is it now and where is it going? THe guys recount their experience with this awesome tool. Blender could quiet literally save the whole world, or a few med-range computer animated movies.
2022-01-2035 min
Talking SmitEp. 37 - Gurus of Comedy (SWAPCAST) ft. Dave KeeshanGreat chat with Dave Keeshan. Talking all things Comedy with a bit more invetween!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nathan-smyth3/support2022-01-111h 14Gurus of ComedyComedy
This episode we cross borders and cross promo. Joining me from another country but also about a 100 kms up the road is Northern Ireland based comedian and podcaster Nathan Smyth.
As a world traveller from Ireland I am often asked “What is the story with Northern Ireland?”, I was always terrified to tell people the honest truth, “I haven’t a clue!”
In this special episode, I interview Nathan and then get the shock of my life when Nathan interviews me. We discuss and clear up a lot of confusion on this small isle, will there be a...2022-01-101h 13The Future is not SetWeb3
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Well it is the new year (2022) and there are new words! Web3 is the one of new buzzword floating around, but what is it? Morketing 101 or the beginning for something new? With a new Matrix film about too we dive into a brand new world, but maybe it is the old world wearing a different suit! We don’t know, but someone is going to make a pants load of money for sure!
2022-01-0851 minThe Future is not SetNFT and DAO
Just in time for Christmas (2021 for whoever is keeping track) we finally get to discuss where crypto is going. NFT, DAO, fungible, what does it all mean and do I need a cream for that? Everything you wanted to know about decentralized autonomous organization and decentralized prediction markets, but were afraid to ask! Will it reinvigorate the art market, or is it the same man wearing a different suit?
We break down, break out and break up some of the lingo to see if there is anything to the hype, the answer may surprise you … (its yes BT...2021-12-2344 minGurus of ComedyBack Touring Comedy
Returning to our show we have Award-winning Irish comic Sean Begley. Sean is currently touring his one hour show, Tragic, around Ireland and found the time to come on the show and have a chat about starting back touring a show, the demands of negotiating rooms when putting on your own show. We also reminisce on what it was like gigging back in 2019, fun times!
It’s a great chat! Chat-tastic even!
2021-12-0648 minThe Future is not SetThe Ghost of Crypto Present
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Well last week epsiode blew up! We entered the top 15 podcasts in the Irish Techonology charts, well done every one! Andreesen Horowitz is quaking in their boots!
This episode we continue on our crypto discussion, what is crypto in 2021? It has been compared to tulip mania so many times now, we can safely say, it is not tulip mania. Faucets, Forks, Airdrops, DeFi, NFTs, DAOs all the buzzwords!
Dave and Jonathan have been charting the crypto seas now for over 10 years, what have they seen and what can...2021-12-0250 minGurus of ComedyFacebook Jail
This episode we have Monaghan based Stand-up Gerard Ryan. Gerard was only early into the start of gigging when lock down shut down all the comedy rooms on the island of Ireland.
We discuss what it has been like to have a creative urge to perform while being stuck away from audiences. Also the comedy gold that is created in Ireland when you move to a different county. Also, when recorded, the Dave Chappelle special, The Closer, had just come out. It has led to some animating discussions on the likes of Facebook and what is and...2021-11-2243 minThe Future is not SetCrypto and Bitcoin
This is it! The Crypto episode! It is the one topic that has been asked for again and again, so you get it! We cover how it all began and the two nerds that Dave and Jonathan are early forays into crypto before it was cool! How did we all get from spending 20 BTC on a cup a coffee to the total market cap exceeding $2.5 Trillion (That is Trillion with a T). This podcast seeks to unwrap some of the babbozzling parts of crypto and explain what it is all about. Well we give it a red hot go...2021-11-1851 minThe Future is not SetChipageddon
You may not know it, but we are currently experiencing the first chipageddon ever! Basic microchips are in short supply, but fundamental enough that car manufacturers are have to stop factories and layoff workers.
With the advent of computers, it allowed us to deploy Just In Time manufacturing. Parts are dispatched just before they are needed, and system that is so perfect it falls to pieces when a global lockdown forces workers to reduce capacity.
This isn’t limited to just chips. Supply issues can be seen every where, bikes, cars, computers, toilet ro...2021-11-0441 minGurus of ComedyReturn of Live Comedy Gigging
In this show we are very fortunate to have Dublin based comedian Alex J Byrne.
Alex didn’t wait around for too long during lockdown before starting his own talk show, Le Chats, on Thursday Nights. A weekly talk show that gives an insightful look into the lives of performers from around the country of Ireland.
Alex discusses the challenges of started a remote chat show and also of his return to perfoming comedy, now that the periwinikle world is slowly coming out of its shell, Yay!
Check him out on Facebook and In...2021-11-0138 minThe Future is not SetThe Trolley Problem
There is a runaway trolley, heading down a track, that will kill 5 people if you do nothing, but you can choose to divert the train and kill one person! What do you do?
This is The Trolley Problem!
Welcome to the world of moral psychology and how the thought experiment above is having real world discussions in the space of autonomous vehicles, covid lockdown and vaccination protocols, AI assisted medical diagnosis and much much more.
We discuss how simple systems get complicated very fast when you put a fast moving ton of metal...2021-10-2038 minGurus of ComedyPuns and Dad Jokes
Paul Marsh is a Dublin based Comedian (Though he is from Tipperary, where the Keeshan Clan also hails from). During the early days of the lockdown he set up a group on Facebook called “Irish Dad Jokes“. It started as a small page to comment on cheesy jokes, but it’s membership has grown to over 7,000 and has become a Gladiator school to train the next generation of comedians and writers.
Paul discusses the groups unusual success, the impact of lockdown and the now reopening of comedy rooms in Ireland, getting back comedy match fit and getting a tour...2021-10-1237 minThe Future is not SetValue Tag (Podcasting 2.0 part II)
Well we’re back and we have unfinished business. In our last epsidode we started discussing the RSS tags added to help make podcasting more searchable, and like a good cliffhanger we finished before even getting to the value tag. Nothing seems to have energised the podcasting community like the value tag.
The value tag has been, depending on where you stand, proposed or introduced to the RSS standard for podcasting, well what it is and how does it work? Getting paid for podcasting by the people who are listening, is that even possible?
YES!...2021-10-0746 minGurus of ComedyViolence on Stage
This episode we are delighted to welcome Benjamin Bello. Benjamin recently wrote an article for Chortle describing an aggressive audience member while he was performing on stage. We discuss what it is like to be onstage when something like that happens and what if anything can be done.
Benjamin is well known for his character President Obonjo. He descibes what it is like to perform as the character and as himself, he also goes into some detail on his experience when his character was lifted by BBC to create a new TV Show.
2021-09-2743 minThe Future is not SetPodcasting 2.0 part I
And we are back again talking about podcasting and the big fight against the walled gardens and their deep pockets. It took, 150 million to pay of Joe Rogan, we won’t be as cheap!
Dave explains to Jonathan what podcasting 2.0 is and where it is going, sexy things like RSS feeds and meta tags, we go nuts! It turns out to be such a massive project, we run out of time, so we’ll be back to cover the one topic that gets left as a cliffhanger, what is it? Join us for part II!
Phot...2021-09-2445 minGurus of ComedyComedy Workshops and Courses
This epsiode we welcome back to the show London based stand-up comedy MC and room runner Alfie Noakes. Dave started his comedy career via a 4 weekend comedy course with a graduation night, and so began a great career! Alfie has run a number of workshops and courses over the years and recounts some of the experiences he has seen and now that lockdown in the UK are lifting is starting to run them again.
Alfie runs the We Are Funny Project, which provides comprehensive online courses and 1-to-1 coaching sessions for stand-up comedians at all levels of experience.
2021-09-0936 minThe Future is not SetHow to podcast?
This episode we discuss how does one start a podcast? Everyone talks about wanted to do one. Dave walks Jon through the process of how one gets going, from recording remotely, editing, hosting and the gate keepers themselves the podcast directories, we get into it all! TLDR; Just start right now!
Next episode we show you how to google google!
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2021-09-0947 minGurus of ComedyNorth/South UK Comedy
Delighted to welcome to the show, Lu Williams. Lu is a Londoner who now calls Chester in the Noth of England home and it is also where she performs and runs a room or two through CSHQ, which organises rooms in the Machester/Wales area.
Lu gives her experiences of how comedy works in the UK and how she finds performing up North instead of her native London. Unlike Ireland, performing rooms have reopened in the UK and people there are making their tentative steps back into the small, intimate rooms where comedy roars! Dave tries to...2021-08-2346 minThe Future is not SetMask Wearing
Lets talk about wearing masks. Some people have to wear masks as part of their day to day life, now the whole world is in some way used to wearing a mask to get about their day. Dave and Jonathan are happy to wear masks for the risk prevention they afford, maths is on their side, however it doesn’t mean that they like them. Dave has taken up chewing gum to counter act his bad breath!
While also big fans of a good conspiracy, we still struggle to figure out how to send a wi...2021-08-1932 minGurus of ComedyUnscripted TV
This episode we have guest, Adam Freeman, President of Creative at Thinkfactory Media, to discuss his experiences producing unscripted TV for MTV. What is unscripted TV, well we get into it! Adam helped produce TV shows including Total Request Live, Mama June: From Not to Hot and Gene Simmons Family Jewels.
Adam is also a standup and is venturing out back into the world of live performing … Indoors!
2021-07-3042 minThe Future is not SetPhreaking
This episode we go back and cover the modern ancient history of phreaking. A skill that was impressive the American government was terrified that the hacker Kevin Mitnick could launch a nuclear missile merely by whistling down the phone.
Dave and Jon recount their small exposure when information between computers was actual done by sound!
2021-07-3040 minThe Future is not SetSneakers - A Retrospective
This episode Dave and Jon discuss the classic 90s movie, Sneakers. A moderately successful film on release in 1992, it turns out to be one of the most prescient and visionary movies ever made to predicted the world in which we find ourselves living today. Ransonware attacks on public utilities. Questionable motivations of the United States Government Employees against its own citizens and computer dating, its all there!
Dave Note: To the content holders of the movie sequel rights, let’s talk, I have loads of ideas!
There’s a war out there, old friend. A worl...2021-07-1537 minGurus of ComedyAustralian Sketch Comedy
This episodes we welcome back to the show Mark Williamson. We discuss Australian sketch shows which were responsible for launching the likes of Eric Bana and Kath and Kim.
Dave and Mark get distracted by Sydney property prices, it just happens!
Mark can be found twitter and his satirical news site, The (un)Australian.
Fast ForwardFull FrontalBig Girls BlouseRosehavenBondi HipstersMr Black
2021-07-0944 minThe Future is not SetMachine Learning
What is Artificial Intelligence? What is Machine Learning? In this episode Jonathan explains some of the base ideas behind these terms to Dave and a few other things.
This is a podcasting 2.0 compliant podcast.
2021-07-0847 minThe Future is not SetCargo Cults
In this episode Dave and Jonathan ramble on about cargo cults and how humans develop ritualistic behaviors that completely miss the point of what they are trying to accomplish. In programming, business management and even in science itself there are many examples of people doing silly things while appearing to look like they are working.
links:Animal superstitionEasily hacked certificate authorities (Diginotar)
2021-07-0148 minThe Future is not SetZero Day Exploits
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Welcome to the first podcast co-hosted by Dave Keeshan and Jonathan Byrne. Starting from the topic of Zero Day exploits Dave and Jon discuss how some of the decisions made by the likes of the NSA make in a backroom affect the day to day life of you an me. Will you ever look a trust the same way again?
Meanwhile Jonathan begins to learn the art of podcasting.
2021-06-1751 minGurus of ComedySlapstick Movies
This week we welcome Floridian Derek Taylor Shayne.
Derek discusses the slapstick movies that he produces and releases online from his website DTS Entertainment. Or as Dave calls them Fil-lims!
We get into the genius behind Rowan Atkinson and Mr Bean and how Dereks production technique was lockdown ready long before the word lockdown became an everyday word.
If you want to checkout Derek’s work you can find it where you find Roku, just type DTS.
2021-06-1532 minGurus of ComedyOpen Mic Comedy
This episode we are joined by London based stand-up comedy MC and room runner Alfie Noakes.
We discuss what is an Open Mic in the comedy world, from the beginners starting out to the training ground of the big comics. Why it is a controversial, but also a very important space. Both Alfie and Dave have spent many years plugging their trade around the open mic scene and bring some fascinating insight into that world, every lesson learnt the hard way, a room full of people staring back blankly when what was supposed to be fun...2021-04-1952 minGurus of ComedyNew York Comedy Scene In this episode we welcome to the show New York based stand-up Shaun Eli.
Shaun tells us about the New York stand up scene both pre and post covid. He also discusses writing for Jay Leno opening monologues back in the 90s, performing in 5 continents (not 7, yet), the ripeness of Netflix specials, auditioning for the first Last Comics Standing, Woke/Cancel Culture and his views on the Simpsons recasting.
We also consult with Shaun on his Irish sounding name, at least it is not Declan and you can find him on his website, BrainChampagne.com.2021-04-0940 minGurus of ComedyMedieval Comedy and Bakhtin’s Carnival Theory
This episode we go old school, literally. We are joined by comic Mabel Slattery to discuss medieval comedy and Mikhail Bakhtin and his Carnival Theory, we get into some interesting ideas like Humour Theory, Robin Hood, Sumptuary Laws, Secular Lyrics of the XIVth and XVth Centuries, Richard Hill Commonplace Book, Chaucer’s Knight Tale and just having a bit of craic!
And here is a snip from the poem Mabel quoted, is it an medieval MC? you decide!
Snatches of Oral Songs
Sir, what say ye with your fat face?
Me t...2021-03-2257 min
Grinn ComedyMedieval Comedy and Bakhtin’s Carnival TheoryThis episode we go old school, literally. We are joined by comic Mabel Slattery to discuss medieval comedy and Mikhail Bakhtin and his Carnival Theory, we get into some interesting ideas like Humour Theory, Robin Hood, Sumptuary Laws, Secular Lyrics of the XIVth and XVth Centuries, Richard Hill Commonplace Book, Chaucer's Knight Tale and just having a bit of craic!2021-03-2200 minGurus of ComedyRussian ProtestsAfter a hiatus WE’RE BACK!
In this episode we are delighted to welcome back to the show Russian comic, Denis Nikolin.
With pandemic lockdowns and worldwide vaccination drives, it is even crazier in Russia, where there are protest and people being detained over the handling of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Denis discusses how it is getting harder to write comedy when the world decides it wants to get crazier than the punchlines he’s writing.
Denis is also working on some comedy videos released online, you can find him at “Buttfu...2021-02-1153 minGurus of ComedyIcelandic ComedyOn this episode we got two Icelandic comedians, Eyvindur Karlsson and Þórhallur Þórhallsson, also just known as Thor as Dave was too confused by the first one. The guys come on an explain how a country as small of Iceland can have a volcano that no one else on the planet can pronounce. They also discuss the state of comedy in Iceland and explain to Dave what a Belly Brother in Law is …
From Wikipeida, so they must be right!
Eyjafjallajökull
2020-11-1725 minGrinn ComedyIcelandic ComedyOn this episode we got two Icelandic comedians, Eyvindur Karlsson and Þórhallur Þórhallsson, also just known as Thor as Dave was too confused by the first one. The guys come on an explain how a country as small of Iceland can have a volcano that no one else on the planet can pronounce. They also discuss the state of comedy in Iceland and explain to Dave what a Belly Brother in Law is ...
From Wikipeida, so they must be right!2020-11-1625 minGurus of ComedyDiscussing Richard Pryor
On this podcast we welcome American native, but Cork resident Dakota Mick. In taking a break from discussing cancel culture Mick discusses one of the most formative comedians of his life, Richard Pryor.
Discussed are the man himself, black culture on humor in the United States and are there any gigs running in Ireland at all at the moment. Dave tries as usual to wrangler a gig some where, with the same hilarious results.
2020-11-0332 minGurus of ComedyCensorious TimesToday we are joined by podcasters Simon Cockle and Sam Harriot to discuss the more censorious issues that have plagued comedy and still plague us today.
We cover Brass Eye, Fawlty Towers and Simon even manages to get in a Johnathan Swift reference! Nice one!
Simon and Sam can be found over on their podcast, The Sacred Cow
2020-10-2154 minGurus of ComedyBlack Comedy in America with Carter AndersonOn this podcast we are delighted to have on American standup comedian, Carter Anderson. Carter discusses what it is like to be a black comedian in America, particularly now in the world torn apart with Covid pandemics, new elections and Black Lives Matters protests.
Carter is based in Texas and also runs his own podcast, Geek’d Out.
2020-09-2828 minGurus of ComedyCabaret Comedy - with Iestyn EdwardsThis week we are delighted to have on the podcast Iestyn Edwards.
Iestyn discusses his art form, Cabaret Comedy, but we also delve into comedy characters, Madame Galina, woke culture and Iestyn’s book, My Tutu went AWOL, which describes how Iestyn found himself behind the wire in Iraq entertaining the troops while also trying to figure out how to get teas stains out of his tights and not get stuffed in a tank.
2020-09-1542 minGurus of ComedyNorwegian Standup - with Pernille Haaland
On this episode we are delighted to have on Norwegian comedian Pernille Haaland. Pernille is mainly based in the UK, but the Covid lockdown finds her back in Norway.
We discuss performing stand-up in Norway, the fun of being an eternal expat and Dave find out all the cool places in Norway that Frozen was based on …eh for his daugther.
Pernille has her own podcast, The Right Kind of Wrong, and can also be found on YouTube and Twitter.
2020-09-0136 minGrinn ComedyNorwegian Standup - with Pernille HaalandOn this episode we are delighted to have on Norwegian comedian Pernille Haaland. Pernille is mainly based in the UK, but the Covid lockdown finds her back in Norway.
We discuss performing stand-up in Norway, the fun of being an eternal expat and Dave find out all the cool places in Norway that Frozen was based on ...eh for his daugther.
Pernille has her own podcast, The Right Kind of Wrong, and can also be found on YouTube and Twitter.2020-09-0100 minGurus of ComedyProfiles Host Mickey BurnsOn this episode we have Staten Island native Mickey Burns. He is the host of the celebrity interview show Profiles on the NYC Media. He is also the Network President of Quest Media Entertainment, Inc.
Mickey discusses his TV show, Profiles, which has produced over 500 episodes. The challenges the format has endured under lockdown and how his show and the rest of the TV production in New York city exits lockdown.
Mickey has also released a book covering his unlikely journey to a TV host, From the Projects to Profiles.
2020-08-2423 minGurus of ComedyMelbourne Lockdown Special with Carrie HardieOn this episode we welcome an old friend, Carrie Hardie.
Carrie and I worked together on our first podcast experience, 10, 9, 8 years ago.
Carrie is currently stuck in Melbourne, which is the only state in Australia back in lockdown. She discusses this, and the cancellation of the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was actively producing shows for both festivals when the call came in to effectively down tools and discusses the financial hardships she and many other people connected with the arts scene are enduring at the moment.
Not to r...2020-08-1028 minGurus of ComedyClowning - with Rachel Lally
On this episode we welcome Irish podcaster, Rachel Lally. Rachel runs her own podcast, Six of one half dozen of the other and is also Actor, model, drama facilitator, street theatre performer, TV presenter phew!
Rachel is on today to discuss the performance art of Clowning. Her own experiences with it and what she learnt to help her as an artists.
She also covers here work with format known as Playback Theatre with the production company, Giant Wolf Theatre.
2020-08-0530 minGurus of ComedyReality TV Casting - with Sheila Conlin
We are delighted to have on the show the CEO of The Colin Company, Sheila Conlin.
Sheila works as a casting directory for reality TV shows based in LA and she has worked on the American versions of Kitchen Nightmares, Hell’s Kitchen, Hotel Hell, True Beauty, I wanna marry “Harry” to name but a few.
Shelia discusses the challenges of casting shows that have started in a different territory and bringing them to the US market. She also goes into her experiences with giving reality TV lessons to the Chinese market...2020-07-3137 minGurus of ComedyRussian Comedy - with Denis NikolinToday we are so excited to have on the show comedian, co-founder and regular MC of English Moscow Comedy, Denis Nikolin.
Denis discusses bringing English stand-up to the streets of Russia, but also details some of the other comedy formats that are popular too.
Dave as always tries to see if he can blag a gig, no matter what!
We also try and see if we can figure out what comedy will look like in 5 years, we struggled to get beyond 5 months.
Gurus of Comedy is starting to push around the...2020-07-2834 minGurus of ComedySad Comedy - with Sean BegleyOn this episode we discuss the topic of Sad Comedy with Sean Begley.
Some “comedy specials” are started as good old comedy shows and then seem to take a turn into something a little more dark a lot more serious.
Some of the shows discussed:
Hanah Gadsby – Nanette
Des Bishop – My Dad was Nearly James Bond
Tig Notaro – Live
Dave Chappelle – 8:46
Russell Kane – Son Of A Silverback
2020-07-1527 minGurus of ComedyInternational Performing - with Steven MorganThis episode we are delighted to have on the show Welsh comedian, Steven Morgan, to discussing the challenges of doing comedy in another country.
Steven is a comedian, improviser, storyteller, actor, writer, musician, who is now based on the Netherlands, by way of Brisbane. So he has seen the experience from a few angles now.
Here you can checkout Stevens work, Real Power Talk.
This was a fun podcast. Steven and I were able to make contact via the podcast guest finding website, Poddit, here is a shout out, feel free to sponsor us...2020-06-3029 minGurus of ComedyHarry Harrison - with Michael Carroll
On this episode we have the award winning writer Michael Carroll on to discuss one of his favourite authors, who also happened to be a mentor of Michael’s, Harry Harrison.
Harry’s work is largely sci-fi, with a dark streak of humour through it.
When Harry passed away here is what Michael said then about his work.
“Imagine Pirates of the Caribbean or Raiders of the Lost Ark, and picture them as science-fiction novels. They’re rip-roaring adventures, but they’re stories with a lot of heart.”[3]
Micheal is the writer of many J...2020-06-1532 minGurus of ComedyCarl Hiaasen - with Chris O'NeillThis week we welcome comedian and Jesters room runner Chris O’Neill on to discuss the novelist and Floridian Carl Hiaasen (yes that is spelt correctly).
Hiaasen has written a number of books and may have been responsible for destroying Demi Moores acting career in the 90s, we don’t know.
2020-06-0327 minGurus of ComedyComedy In the Dark - with John Vaughan
Today we have on Irish director, John Vaughan, in to discuss dark comedy. Comedy that arises in dark places when we least expect it but need it the most. John has been stuck at home like the rest of us during the lockdown. So his thoughts were just going that way …John Vaughan is the only person to ever get a hard core sci-fi commissioned by the Irish Broadcaster, RTE, called Victory?
Ireland, two years after a global invasion by an alien force – can one good cop make a difference?
Here are his other...2020-05-2443 minGurus of ComedyJoker - with Seizure Kaiser
On this podcast we have Seizure Kaiser come on to discuss the Joaquin Phoenix film, Joker.
We start with stand up, but our talk takes in comedy and all other influencing sources including comics (of course), movies like King of Comedy and TV. Joker is the ultimate meta fan movie!
Seizure is a stand-up and promoter of comedy in Sydney but is also a huge comic book and movie fan.
As a note, yes that is a 5 year girl in the background demanding to know where her bike is, what can I say...2020-05-1425 minGrinn ComedyCarl HiaasenCarl Hiaasen2020-05-0500 minGrinn ComedyComedy in the DarkComedy in the Dark2020-05-0500 minGrinn ComedyJokerJoker2020-05-0525 minGurus of ComedyRoy & HG - with Mark Williamson
Joining us today is an old friend of mine, Mark Williamson. Mark and I first produced a podcast, Comedy on Edge Podcast, together back in 2012.
Today Mark is dialing into to discuss one of Australia’s biggest comedy duo’s, Roy and HG. Mark discusses their beginnings all the way back in the 80s, through the Sydney Olympics that, arguably, put them on the international scene. And they are still going today.
There is also some other fake sports presenting from the like of Alan Partridge and Stare-Out.
2020-04-2827 minGurus of ComedyOneliner Comedians - with Andrew Paskin
On this podcast we are joined by friend of the show, Andrew Paskin. Andrew is a big fan of one liner comedians and their art.
We discuss some of the great and not so well known oneliner comedians:
Rodney Dangerfield
Phylis Diller
Jimmy Carr
Dennis Miller
Mitch Hedberg
Steven Wright
Demetri Martin
Here is a list lift from wikipedia if you are of the reading variety:
“I realised I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat.” (Jimmy Carr)
“A baby seal walks into a club.”
“A dyslexic man walks...2020-04-1326 minGrinn ComedyRoy and HGRoy and HG2020-04-0827 minGurus of ComedyEpisode IThe first episode of the future of Comedy!2020-04-0613 minGrinn ComedyOneliner ComediansOneliner Comedians2020-04-0626 minGrinn ComedyEpisode IEpisode I2020-04-0513 minGrinn ComedyEpisode IbEpisode 1b2020-04-0413 minGrinn ComedyEpisode 1cEpisode 1c2020-04-0313 min
Mark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 043: Rob Hunter“Don’t deep throat a pineapple!”
This week’s episode live from EDGE HQ, it’s a full house as host Mark Williamson is joined by Producer Dave Keeshan, Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford and guest, host of the Late O’clock show Rob Hunter.
The crew talks about everything from the Karate Kid to Rocky. We also see the debut of our new segment Ryan’s question where we find out which panellist almost became a pilot as well we talk about our upcoming live show at the Sydney Fringe Festival.
Sydney Fringe Festival LIVE show...2013-06-2443 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 042: Christina DavisDid you get to meet Nicki Webster?
This week’s episode live from EDGE HQ, it’s a full house as host Mark Williamson is joined by Producer Dave Keeshan, Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford and guest, star of stage and screen Christina Davis.
The crew talks about everything from Christina’s time spent as a Choreographer at the Sydney Olympics, Big Brother (yes she was on season 1) and the Comedy on EDGE live show (September 11 and 18 Factory Theatre).
As well we enter Josh Cohen (who wasn’t there) as a contestant on the Australian B...2013-06-1743 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 041: Paul McDermott and Drew Bowie“I could smell the Sake on your breath!”
This epsiode of the podcast Producer Dave Keeshan is in the techie’s chair joining host Mark Williamson as they chat to guests, tweeter extraodinaire Drew Bowie and former host of Good News Week and All star Paul McDermott.
Join them as they chat about the Doug Anthony All stars, riots in Tasmania, Cherries, Montreal, edinburgh, lawsuits and social media.
2013-06-1037 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 039: Dave Keeshan and Ryan Crawford Time Travelling Bill Hicks
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Dave Keeshan and Ryan Crawford.
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from birthdays, Sydney Comedy Festival, podcasts, time travelling, Simpson quotes, Die Hard, disillusion with sports, calibrating jokes, meeting famous people.
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2013-05-2735 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 037: Danny McGinlay Death of Video Shops
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Danny McGinlay.
Joining them is tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan, our intern Ryan Crawford and old friend of the show (we mean by age) Peter Miesel.
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from name dropping, video shops, second hand book shops at the airport, show fluffering, the Voice, Last Comic Standing, cooking, soccer, baseball.
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Follow everyone on twitter: @comedyonedge @M...2013-05-1339 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 036: Andrew Barnett (Sydney Comedy Festival) Banana Pants
We bring you an extra special podcast where our producer, Dave Keeshan, takes the presenter chair and chats about the show he is bringing to the Sydney Comedy Festival, with long time collaborater Andrew Barnett.
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from Star Trek, Bondi Rescue, reality TV shows, border control, picking on family members on stage, posters and the woes of flyering.
Catch One Man Show at Sydney Comedy Festival at the Factory Theatre in Marrickville on May 7th at 8:45 pm. Also check out their...2013-05-0327 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 034: Trevor Crook I’m a leg bowler as well
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Trevor Crook.
Joining them is tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan.
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from Hey Hey it’s saturday, cricket, speaking English, performing in Germany, festival shows and mad cow’s disease.
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2013-04-2238 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 030: Ronnie Chieng Dispora
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Ronnie Chieng.
Joining them is tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan and our intern Lester Diamond.
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from Melbourne Comedy Festival, Problems, airbrushing, spandex, Lowell MA, The Fighter, Manchester, NH, Boston, Paddies Dispora, Ethically Chinese, Scottish Sterling, Euro, Montreal, Andy Kindler, ballet versus tap dancing, lawyering Tasmania and Coolio.
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Follow everyone on twitter: @comedyonedge @M_W_Oh @davekeeshan @ronnychieng2013-03-2540 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 029: Peter Berner Pole Vaulting Elvis Zombies
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Peter Berner (The Einstein Factor, Celebrity Apprentice).
Joining them is tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan.
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from Arts school, Surrey Hills, writing trivia questions for The Einstein Factor, music in Sydney (lack thereof), struggling comedy, going to America,Tommy Tiernan Jokerman, reality TV, replacing facebook and Kids with Cameras.
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Follow everyone on twitter: @comedyonedge @M...2013-03-1851 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 028: Fiona O\'Loughlin Living life with the volume turned down
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Fiona O’Loughlin.
Joining them is tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan and our new intern Lester Diamond.
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from podcasts, Jim Jefferies, Legit, Soup ads, missing daughter, pet dingos, moving to Melbourne, story telling tradition, phone bills, haters, new technology.
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2013-03-1146 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 026: Daniel Townes and Dave Jory KCast revival
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Daniel Townes and Dave Jory.
Joining them is tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from KCast, video collections, cutting, tv shows, Bait Car, wire bore, Last Boy Scout, a shout out to England.
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2013-02-2552 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 025: Liz Stephens and Rebecca De Unamuno Cliffhanger
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Liz Stephens and Rebecca De Unamuno.
Joining them is Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys and girls as they cover every thing from Perth prices, German sense of humour, Cliffhanger Keeshan, gender neutral kids, Project Nim, Fainting Goats, crazy TV shows, Dave rants about Adventure Game, Grandpa in My Pocket, Press Gang, Sooty, Eurovision, Nirvana and Homebake.
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Follow everyone on twitter: @comedyonedge @M...2013-02-1853 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 024: Scott Dooley Who is the more clinically sane?
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Scott Dooley.
Joining them is tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan and our new intern Lester Diamond.
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from rain, crazy Bob Katter, milk. youtube matrix, throwing things at Robbie Buck, tiger blood, Charlie Sheen, neighbours, reality TV Shows, celebrity handjobs, AFL and #celebrityhandjobs.
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Follow everyone on twitter: @comedyonedge @M_W_Oh @davekeeshan @scottdools 2013-02-1145 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 022: Claire Hooper Burning Things
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Claire Hooper
Joining them is Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys and girls as they cover every thing from Driving lesson, dyslxia, licking batteries, not loving your job, burning things, biscuits.
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2013-01-2842 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 021: Subby Valentine and Benny Davis Beyond Retro Kitsch
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Subby Valentine and Benny Davis (Axis of Awesome).
Joining them is Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from directing French girls, department stores, 1950s lift operators, dated shops, paddle pop aficionado, gatling gun technology, 1975 graffiti, church/pub sign wars, olympia man, dying TV, rabbid communist, turning parliament into a Sizzler, Luna Park, cyborg Bert Newton and how to choke a chook.
Get in touch with Comedy...2013-01-2136 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 020: Ande Kindryd, Francis Blair and Dave Keeshan Klingon or Wookie
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Ande Kindryd, Francis Blair and Dave Keeshan.
Joining them is Tech guru and sometime contributor Josh Cohen
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from Forrest Gump, Star Treks first interracial kiss, playing a female president in a gay porno, Malcolm X, George Takei breaks the internet, sounding like an Ewok, The Monkee and experiences up in Queensland in the 70s.
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Follow everyone on...2013-01-1435 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 018: Tom Ballard and Peter Meisel (Live) Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year and End of the World
This time is is truly live, we recorded this one at the Lybrary Hotel in Chippendale where we run our open mic night on Tuesdays.
MW sits down and talks to Tom Ballard (Triple J) & Peter Meisel.
Joining them on sound is Dave Keeshan and Josh Cohen
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from Lost iPhones, mixtapes, end of the world, did it happen? (Hint: No) Highlights of the year, American elections, Aussie TV, Titanic Spoilers and...2012-12-3139 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 016: Michael Workman, Anil Desai and Celia Pacquola Bread and Circuses
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks Michael Workman, Anil Desai and Celia Pacquola.
Joining them is Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from pools on a boat, sharing mics, travelling comics, goths and sport, Bread and Circuses, the highs and lows of Edinburgh, feet on the stage, worst audience types, Laid, acting.
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Follow everyone on twitter: @comedyonedge @M_W_Oh @workmancomedy @anildesaicomic @CeliaPacquola2012-12-1740 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 013: Tommy Dean and Jackie Loeb Mint Chocolate, the personification of Hell!
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks Tommy Dean and Jackie Loeb.
Joining them is Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from Kit Kat, Hersey Chocolate, self-depreciating Aussies, made up quotes, bowling, RSL Club Talk, LA auditions, Vegas Hell, Madame Tussauds and celebrity name dropping
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2012-12-0337 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 012: Jeremy Keast and Carrie Hardie Jumping Castle Busking
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to star of the ABC2 show, I Rock, Jeremy Keast and Carrie Hardie.
Joining them is Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from Tomorrow by Silverchair, Busker, Bad Kids, Newtown, heckling, favourite pubs, Nikki Webster, Redheads, Pauline Hanson, Ipswitch, Bundanoon Hotel, Bikies, $17 Cheese, hammock room, King Island, mixing drinks .
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Follow everyone on twitter: @comedyonedge @M_W_Oh...2012-11-2638 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 011: Julia Wilson and Michael Chamberlin Does the name Jeff the Wiggle mean any thing to you?
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Julia Wilson and Michael Chamberlin.
Joining them is Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from bouncers, NRL, Canterbury Bull Dogs, beach volleyball, female professional wrestling, racism in Ballet, The Wiggles, Hi-5, FHM, Action Man Julia, strangers in distress, Karate Kid 3, Henry Rollins, GNR, Rage, AC/DC, Angry Anderson .
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...2012-11-1941 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 010: Steele Saunders and Ray Badran Seeing the Light!
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Steele Saunders and Ray Badran.
Joining them is Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from cat people versus dog people, Jerry The Persian, DJ Carl Cox, Kyral Castle, water powered car, Kevin Smith, Baseball “Matches”, Eddie Pepitone, closeted Star Wars Nerds .
Also checkout Steele’s podcast, I love Green Guide Letters.
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Follow everyone on twitter...2012-11-1233 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 009: John Robertson and Jimmy James Eaton The Dark Room of Valhalla
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to John Robertson and Jimmy James Eaton.
Joining them is Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from WA References, toothpaste, The Young Ones, Ben Elton Live from Planet Earth, death by twitter, Eastern Europe Comedy, tour mining country, trading diesel for wine, vikings, road house, Kempsey versus Campsie, naughty kids, Snaps Robertson, fireworks in school, The Dark Room.
Get in touch with Comedy on the E...2012-11-0533 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 008: Dave Keeshan and Andrew Barnett Freckly Records
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Dave Keeshan (on the mic for a change) and Andrew Barnett.
On the desk is Josh Cohen.
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from community radio, swearing, The 90s, Angry Anderson, GNR, Salt n Pepa, grunge, In the name of the Father, U2, Pet Shop Boys, The Village People, Happy Mondays, The Whitlams, mosh pit punching, Andrew parenting skills, first concerts, The Beards, Yothu Yindi, excellent mic technique, Beyonce, Good News Week, Rage, remaking Showgirls, Karate...2012-10-2958 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 007: Laura Davis and Shane Matheson Stone Henge Shoes
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Laura Davis and Shane Matheson.
Joining them are EDGE producer Carrie Hardie and Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from middle class beds, scottish castle, Richard III, Laura’s golf doppelganger, googling yourself, Old Sydney Town, small Uluru, Mafia controlled olive oil and ghosts.
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2012-10-2228 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 006: Justin Lodge and Dom Romeo Remote Control Flies
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Justin Lodge and Dom Romeo.
Joining them are EDGE producer Carrie Hardie and Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from Rocks Gods, Dictators, wood, national anthems, teachers, celibacy taxes, inventing kids, spiders, venus fly traps, records versus vinyl, dictator for a day, dry creek beds, koalas in koala suits and shaving camels.
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Follow everyone on...2012-10-1555 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 005: David Smiedt and Brent Thorpe No Fairies, No Magic
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to David Smiedt and Brent Thorpe.
Joining them are EDGE Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
Strap in and join the guys as they cover every thing from writing books, heels, manzilians, the Hemsworth clan, Drag Queens, “I will survive”, Vajazzling, disco balls, Xtube and glory holes.
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2012-10-0830 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 004: Dave Bloustien and Aaron Counter Hanukkah Fairy
Live from EDGE HQ, MW sits down and talks to Dave Bloustien and Aaron Counter.
Joining them are EDGE producer Carrie Hardie, Tech guru and sometime contributor Dave Keeshan
and we don’t know what he does he does it well Josh Cohen.
As well Seizure Kaiser and the Dr Peter Green are also in the house
What do we talk about?
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