Show Notes
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The incredible Russell Howard sits with Seann Walsh to discuss why he loved school, growing up in the West Country, the value in kids who lie, how losing his cousin at a young age lead to a fear of death which haunts him to this day. We also get into his love of football, his positive outlook on life and why his love for jokes is the key factor in his success as a comedian known for topical material.
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00:00 Trailer & Intro
01:32 West Country
06:55 Fear Of Death
10:30 Football Success
15:30 Teen Years as Comedy Training
20:33 Robbie Williams 'Better Man' Biopic
26:06 Michael Jackson & Early Creativity
29:23 Lee Evans, Billy Connolly, Comedy Influences
34:28 Topical Comedy
36:40 Positivity
42:30 Starting Comedy
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