Ali Woods - Filming his first special, Getting Millions Of Views On Online, and How To Leave Open Mics

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Reece Kidds interviews the talented comedian, podcaster, and content creator, Ali Woods, in episode eleven of "Kidding" 🎧
Ali, a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, brings a refreshing mix of the 'every man' and the 'modern man' to his comedy. With a genuine interest in men's mental health and a perspective on lad culture, Ali's comedy combines humor with heart as he touches on topics like football, the environment, and social causes close to his heart.

Fresh off his first sold-out show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Ali has been making waves both on and off the stage. He won Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020 and has appeared on BBC Radio 4, TalkRadio, and TalkSport. His online comedy sketches, under the tag @aliwoodsgigs, have garnered millions of views and likes, and he's been featured on platforms like LadBible and Buzzfeed UK. Ali's growing fanbase discovered him after he supported Russell Kane on tour in 2022.

In this episode, we delve into Ali's comedy career and recent successes on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. We discuss his sold-out debut show at the Edinburgh Fringe, the story behind his entry into comedy after breaking his leg, and his drive to find fulfillment through his work.

We also explore Ali's creative process, from writing comedy to crafting engaging sketches. We touch on the challenges of show structure, the pursuit of consistency in creative work, and the importance of creating diverse content that resonates with audiences.
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Watch Ali's special "Best Friend Ever": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4e9T2oAU0g

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Chapters

1. Ali Woods - Filming his first special, Getting Millions Of Views On Online, and How To Leave Open Mics (00:00:00)

2. New comedy show ideas (00:01:21)

3. First stand-up comedy gig (00:03:08)

4. Running with a bone injury (00:06:22)

5. Fear of failing at comedy (00:09:51)

6. Comedy as a career (00:11:18)

7. Finding fulfilling work (00:14:11)

8. Pursuing comedy professionally (00:17:30)

9. Frustrated creatives in comedy (00:20:09)

10. Comedian's attitudes towards ambition (00:22:35)

11. Strange Open Mic Experiences (00:26:48)

12. Gong shows and comedy competitions. (00:28:25)

13. Escaping the open mic circuit (00:31:39)

14. Starting out in comedy (00:33:51)

15. Writing process and creativity (00:36:58)

16. Comedy Writing Tips (00:39:10)

17. Comedy show structure struggles (00:43:24)

18. Sketch writing process (00:44:46)

19. Consistency in Creative Work (00:48:07)

20. Creating Diverse Content (00:50:25)