Peter Flanagan: Overcoming stage fright, Unification of Ireland and Irish Battle Horses.

Kidding

In the eighteenth episode of Kidding, Reece Kidd interviews Peter Flanagan.

Peter Flanagan, has not just made a mark but etched himself into the world of comedy with his impeccable timing and cool, calm delivery. He's graced some of the world's most renowned comedy platforms, from London’s Comedy Store to Comedy Lounge in Australia and even the Laughter Factory in Dubai. Back home in Dublin, he's not just a regular at the Laughter Lounge, but his insights and wit have found their way onto national TV and radio programs, notably Virgin Media’s the Tonight Show and Newstalk’s the Hard Shoulder.

Known for his whip-smart and no-holds-barred approach, Peter's prowess isn't limited to the stage. He's penned articles for the Irish Times and the Irish Independent and has also written content for global giants like Sky, BBC, and Comedy Central UK.

In this enlightening episode, Peter takes us through the hardships of living frugally in London and delves into the universal dread every comedian has faced at some point - stage fright. Peter discuss the nuances of kickstarting a comedy career across different cities and reminisce about the early days of starting out in comedy.

Peter, with his characteristic wit, shares tales of 'Battle horses in Ireland' and provides invaluable insights into the persistence required in journalism. Peter discusses the unique challenges of juggling a day job with stand-up and the unmatched euphoria following a successful performance.

Peter offers a fresh perspective on MCing, the evolution of the comedy industry, and the art of building a loyal and creative audience. The conversation winds down with hints about a future sitcom Peter has in the works.

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Chapters

1. Peter Flanagan: Overcoming stage fright, Unification of Ireland and Irish Battle Horses. (00:00:00)

2. Living cheap in London (00:02:06)

3. Overcoming stage fright (00:05:25)

4. Starting comedy in different cities (00:07:11)

5. Starting out in comedy (00:11:12)

6. Battle horses in Ireland (00:15:16)

7. Pitching and persistance in Journalism (00:19:20)

8. Having a day job with standup (00:22:33)

9. Afterglow after a good performance (00:25:10)

10. Hosting as a standup (00:34:14)

11. MCing and finding your stage personna (00:37:21)

12. The toll of standup comedy (00:42:03)

13. Working with a director (00:46:00)

14. Evolving comedy industry model (00:52:08)

15. Peter's future sitcoms (00:58:09)