Shoot From The Hip: Improv Comedy, Going Viral & The Hammersmith Apollo | TalkBox Ep. 71

This week on TalkBox, Rich is joined by Adam Parkinson, bestselling author, teacher and one half of 2 Mr Ps in a Podcast, ahead of their live tour!Adam and Rich get into the strange, hilarious and occasionally horrifying world of school, from the things kids say without thinking to the stories teachers hear that sound completely made up.They discuss the Florida holiday that helped spark their hit podcast, how it grew into a live show and eventually a bestselling book.Also in the mix: The wildest stories sent in by listeners, including the ones that sound suspiciously like lies The brutal things kids say to their teachers, intentionally or otherwise Hilarious examples of children getting their words completely wrong Why sex education at school could be an absolute horror show The films that get teaching right, including School of Rock, Dead Poets Society and Kindergarten Cop

Australian comedian Dan Rath joins Rich Fulcher on TalkBox for a gloriously awkward conversation about bad gigs, social shame, comedy and the strange ways people perceive us.They cover: Dan and Rich get into the Australian comedy scene in Sydney and how audiences compare to London Dan tells Rich about the time he failed in an acting role in an Australian insurance advert They also discuss the different approaches comedians take to crowd work and traditional stand-up Plus, a chat about The Shining, Dan's upcoming New York appearance, and the hilarious story of how Rich interprets Dan's girlfriend looking after his cat while he's away.Two comedians trying their best to navigate the world, with varying success.Follow Dan or See Him in New York at Gotham Comedy Club, 15 October:https://www.instagram.com/danrathcomedySNUFF BOX TURNS 20!Rich Fulcher and director Michael Cumming are celebrating the 20th anniversary of cult comedy classic Snuff Box with special screenings and live Q&As this November.Birmingham, Saturday 14 November: https://mockingbirdcinema.com/MockingbirdCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=1929462Manchester, Saturday 14 November: https://cultplex.co.uk/Cultplex.dll/WhatsOn?f=1403329Get your tickets while you can!Support TalkBox To Keep It IndependentPatreon: https://patreon.com/RichFulchersTalkBoxBuy Us A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/talkboxMERCH IS HERE:https://richfulcher.bigcartel.com/ Listen to Talk Box wherever you get your podcastsDrop your thoughts in the comments cause we read them all!Follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode!Follow Rich for updates and behind-the-scenes weirdness:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rich_fulcherTwitter - https://twitter.com/Rich_FulcherFrom the twisted, itchy mind behind The Mighty Boosh, Snuff Box, Rick and Morty, and more.

Chloe Petts joins Rich Fulcher for a lovely chat about comedy, growing up, touring and finding your own voice.

Finlay Christie joins Rich Fulcher on TalkBox! The British stand-up comedian, Mighty Boosh superfan and winner of So You Think You're Funny? 2019 sits down with Rich for a brilliant chat about comedy, growing up in London, Gen Z and his upcoming tour, Champagne Casanova.In this episode:🎭 Finlay's love of the Boosh, his favourite Rich Fulcher characters🎤 Growing up in London, finding stand-up, and winning So You Think You're Funny? in 2019.🌍 Finlay studied French and Chinese at university, and the pair discuss what happens when you try performing stand-up in another language🧠 Finlay gives Rich his take on the habits, traits and stereotypes of his Gen Z generation.🍯 The wild and rather unfortunate story behind Finlay's upcoming tour Plus, Rich and Finlay talk about comedy writing, career highs and lows and loads more!🎟️ FINLAY CHRISTIE: CHAMPAGNE CASANOVATour dates and tickets: https://linktr.ee/finlaychristieSupport TalkBox To Keep It Independent🟠 Patreon Supporters Gain Early access episodes, sneak peeks, live updates & more: https://patreon.com/RichFulchersTalkBox☕️ Buy Us A Coffee To Support Too: https://buymeacoffee.com/talkbox👕 MERCH IS HERE!Shop the drop → https://richfulcher.bigcartel.com/ 🎧 Listen to Talk Box wherever you get your podcasts💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — we read them all!🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a new episode!Follow Rich for updates and behind-the-scenes weirdness:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rich_fulcherTwitter - https://twitter.com/Rich_FulcherFrom the twisted, itchy mind behind The Mighty Boosh, Snuff Box, Rick and Morty, and more.

REECE SHEARSMITH IS ON TALKBOX! 🎙️ Rich Fulcher is reunited with his old Edinburgh Fringe pal Reece Shearsmith for a trip back to where it all began. The pair first met at the Fringe in 1997, and Reece joins Rich to look back at an extraordinary career in British comedy. The League of Gentlemen: Reece explains what he thinks was the secret ingredient that made the show so funny and why it worked so well. Inside No. 9: Reece looks back at the journey of the series, from its beginnings through to being commissioned for nine series. The Mighty Boosh: Rich remembers how the original radio series helped save the Boosh and get it commissioned for television. The book tour: Reece talks about his upcoming book tour and the things he's collected along the way.