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077 - From Bombing to Brilliance with Sam Love
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In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, host Marc sits down with comedian Sam Love for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation about life on the comedy circuit. Sam shares his journey into stand-up, from the thrill of his earliest gigs to the tough lessons learned from bombing on stage. The pair dig into the craft of joke writing, the challenge of finding your comedic voice, and the shared highs and lows that come with performing for live audiences.
They also explore the realities of the open mic scene, including bringers, pay-to-play model, the pressures faced by promoters, and the ongoing push for more diversity in comedy. Sam opens up about his creative process, his podcast The Chapstick Boys, and his experience performing at the Edinburgh Fringe and preparation for the next one. There’s even time for a bit of fun, as he takes on the challenge of telling a joke from a book of notoriously bad gags.
Throughout the episode, Sam reflects on the importance of authenticity, the role of blogging in comedy, and his ambitions for the future. It’s a candid, funny, and thoughtful look at what it really means to build a career in stand-up comedy.
LINKS:
Open Mic Comedy Pod: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod
Sam Love: https://www.instagram.com/samuellove1992
Chapstick Boys Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2VRtM7salNCcZBjPk1IM5q?si=6f7419b0b3424455
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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Voice Over Segment: John Pape - https://www.johnpape.co.uk/
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