What's The Trick?

Simon Brodkin: How to Become a Stand-up Comedian

What's The Trick?

Show Notes

Have you ever wondered how to make a career as a Comedian?

Ben Hanlin is joined by Simon Brodkin, known for his character Lee Nelson, as he shares insights into his creative process, the evolution of comedy, and the art of pranking.

He discusses the transition from character comedy to stand-up, the impact of social media on the comedy landscape, and the challenges of self-producing comedy specials.

Simon emphasises the importance of audience engagement and the learning journey in building a successful comedy career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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