The comedians paradise

Being Independently minded and Hitting 100k Podcast Subs

The comedians paradise

Show Notes

How do you turn a kitchen-table pilot into a comedy powerhouse with 100,000 subscribers? Marvin McCarthy sits down with Phil Green to discuss his unique journey through the comedy circuit, his success as a festival regular, and the meteoric rise of Believe? The Myths & Conspiracies Pod. From debunking the 'bullied comedian' trope to productivity tips inspired by the likes of Romesh Ranganathan, this episode is the ultimate guide to mastering independence and connecting with an audience on your own terms. Here is an overview of what we discussed: [[00:00]] Journey into comedy and the Believe Conspiracy podcast [[11:33]] [[11:46]] Live comedy shows, handling 'dodgy' crowds, and avoiding the Piers Morgan style of interview [[16:40]] [[16:41]] Podcast growth strategies: How to book better guests as you scale [[22:06]] [[22:06]] Marketing with specificity: Why niche branding is essential at comedy festivals [[32:05]] [[32:21]] What it takes to build a successful comedy podcast in the UK [[41:35]] [[41:54]] Building a following: The link between podcasts and solo stand-up shows [[45:08]] [[46:00]] The 'bullied comedian' trope: How childhood shapes a performer's voice [[50:13]] [[50:13]] Exploring the weird and wonderful world of the comedy circuit [[58:08]] [[58:08]] How Alternative comedians with a audience [[01:02:00]] [[01:02:00]] Exposing the biggest bullshit in the entertainment industry today [[01:12:45]] [[01:12:45]] Productivity in show business: Learning from Romesh Ranganathan [[01:17:44]] To find out more about Phil, visit his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/philgreencomedy. Alternatively, to follow the Believe podcast, you can find the links on the official Believe Linktree at https://linktr.ee/believeconspiracypodcast.

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