Ask The Industry Podcast

Jeremy Dyson (@dysonjeremy) is an author, musician and screenwriter best known as one of the League of Gentlemen and the co-writer of the horror film Ghost Stories. We talked about how he got his early work, how rejection was actually really good for him and why asking for help is just as important as giving back and helping when you’re in a position to do so. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JeremyDyson iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/bu2tZxg33RASpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoy If you’d like to support the podcast please do via - PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast Come see my 2019 Edinburgh Fringe show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughIf you enjoyed the episode please thank Jeremy / let me via twitter @thismademecool Support this show

Griff Rhys Jones is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. In this rare, lengthy and in-depth interview we discussed his origins in the industry, how he made award-winning but not profit making radio adverts which led him into TV and now, in his "retirement" he's taken up stand up and is trying to build himself a live audience.Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/GriffRhysJones iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/SM0SNLZG0_o Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoy If you’d like to support the podcast please do via - PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast Buy tickets to my 2019 Edinburgh Fringe show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Come see me in Edinburgh - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughJoin the Facebook group to hear the  Edinburgh live pods - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskTheIndustryPodcast/ Give me an iTunes review - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937Our 2nd  meet and greet ticket link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-circuit-day-vol-2-angel-comedy-and-ask-the-industry-podcast-tickets-63479664385?fbclid=IwAR0POi_KbrdgyoNYjTAi9t_RkcBMZY9In4_kPEBnEKJdS8usrcmMZtNcoYAAnd Facebook event (to stay up to date with the latest guests) - https://www.facebook.com/events/859618474407066/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Munnery (@SIMONMUNNERY) is a comedian best known for his characters "Alan Parker: Urban Warrior" and "The League Against Tedium". He has an experimental style of comedy both in performing and the language he uses, he's known for his makeshift and elaborate props. Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/SimonMunnery iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2 YouTube - https://youtu.be/9CV9a0aEBxE Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoy If you’d like to support the podcast please do via - PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast If you’ve enjoyed the show please do remember to send myself or Simon a thank you tweet.Edinburgh Fringe tickets - Simon Munnery’s show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-munnery-alan-parker-urban-warrior-farewell-tourSimon Caine’s (me) show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough Support

Michael Day is the London Variety Organiser and Louise Grainger is in charge of Marketing, Events and Training at Equity (@EquityUK). I got them on to talk about why a performers union is important to comedians, their role in the #MeToo movement and the future improvements they want to make to better serve the comedy industry and more!Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/EquityiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2YouTube - https://youtu.be/i1qCIr98-TESpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyIf you’d like to support the podcast please do via -PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcastDon’t forget to tweet Equity / me a thank you. My Twitter is @ThisMadeMeCool.Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom Supp

Seán Morley (@seanmorl) is a comedian, intelligent surrealist and comedy club promoter. He’s the inventor of the Glang Show and built up a chunk Sheffield Comedy Scene (almost) single-handedly.We talked about running comedy nights and building an audience for them on your reputation. Founding a show that is anti-Gongs and why it is important as well as developing your comedic persona and waiting for a bit longer than you might normally want to before approaching agents / industry.Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/SeanMorleyiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2YouTube - https://youtu.be/jdc1MtFgTdsSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyIf you’d like to support the podcast please do via -PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcastDon’t forget to tweet Seán / me a thank you. My Twitter is @ThisMadeMeCool.Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.

A firm friend and supporter of the podcast, Mark Boosey, has launched an awesome new side of the British Comedy Guide for comedians / performers called "Pro". In it you can learn about the industry, find out about job opportunities and events, enjoy exclusive articles and podcasts and more! Another big feature I love is that you get control over your CV page (here's mine).If you are going to sign up, please use this link ( https://www.comedy.co.uk/pro/?code=ATI ) and type in ATI in the checkout box so you can save £5 off a years membership (and I get a few quid for everyone who does this as well). Everybody wins. PS I was not paid do this, I wanted to do it to support Mark's work and the BCG in general... and the affiliate link sealed the deal. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Ross (@jamesrosscomedy) is a comedian, writer, improviser and founder of the cult comedy club Quantum Leopard Comedy. The Club recently won the Chortle award for “best comedy night in London” even though, it does very little advertising beyond its own mailing list and only runs once a month.Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JamesRossiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2YouTube - https://youtu.be/7EMfihIT_wMSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyIf you’d like to support the podcast please do via -PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcastDon’t forget to tweet James / me a thank you. My Twitter is @ThisMadeMeCool.Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a

Steve Kaplan (@skcomedy) is one of the industry's most respected experts on comedy. He's consulted on projects with DreamWorks, Disney, Aardman Animation, HBO and more as well as directed shows which have won Emmy's Academy Awards, Golden Globes and more! He’s written two books, the most recent is the Comic Hero’s Journey.Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/SteveKaplaniTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2YouTube - https://youtu.be/a9diPK8mxaUSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyPlease buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoomIf you’d like to support the podcast please do via -PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcastDon’t forget to tweet Steve / me a thank you. My Twitter is @ThisMadeMeCool. Support this show

Binty Blair (@TheBinty) is the co-owner and founder of Hot Water Comedy club (@HWCCLiverpool) in Liverpool. Along with his brother Paul (who is not in the podcast) they started the club back in 2010. Since then it has opened new venues and developed a reputation nationally as one of the best places to gig and one of the best places to watch comedy.Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/HotWaterComedyiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2YouTube - https://youtu.be/fHWcH1PXnUQSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyPlease buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoomIf you’d like to support the podcast please do via -PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcastDon’t forget to tweet Binty / me a thank you. My Twitter is @ThisM

If you can come and support me, please do. Or share the link with a friend who lives in London. https://www.thebloomsbury.com/event/run/18074 Thank you for any and all support. I'm really excited :D Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo Caulfield (@Jo_Caulfield) is a comedian, writer and blogger who started her career as the writer for Graham Norton while running her open mic night between waitressing shifts. I got her on to talk about developing a relationship with your audience, what she likes and hates about TV panel shows, her relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe and more.Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JoCaulfieldiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2YouTube - https://youtu.be/6vt5YYQDuzUSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyPlease buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoomIf you’d like to support the podcast please do via -PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcastDon’t forget to tweet Jo / me a thank you. My Twitter is @ThisMadeMe

Arthur Smith (@ArfurSmith) is an alternative comedy, the Mayor of Balham and writer who has been performing in the UK since the late 1970s.We talked about how his relationship with the Edinburgh Fringe, what drives him, how he writers shows and advice on creating show titles that grab people's attention and so much more.Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/ArthurSmithiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2YouTube - https://youtu.be/MEbrzwo-QeUSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyPlease buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoomIf you’d like to support the podcast please do via -PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcastDon’t forget to tweet Arthur / me a thank you. My Twitter is @ThisMadeMeCool. Support this show h

Barry Katz (@BarryKatz) is a talent manager who began work in Boston. After failing to become a comedian he started running clubs and representing household names including Dave Chappelle, Jay Mohr, Anthony Clark, Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes, Nick Swardson, Dane Cook, Tracy Morgan, Frank Caliendo, Darrell Hammond, Whitney Cummings, and Louie CK.We got into how he scouts for talent, what makes star quality in the US and what the future of the industry as in store for acts starting now with the advent of NetFlix and social media!Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/BarryKatziTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2YouTube - https://youtu.be/N5kvGNwNsa4Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyPlease buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoomIf you’d like to support the podcas

Don Casino Entertainment (@doncasinoagency) are one of the big cruise ship entertainment companies based in the US. I got two of the senior scouts on during Edinburgh Fringe to talk about what they're looking for, what it takes to work cruise ships, what you can and can't say and do as well as how comedians deal with dying on stage and having to live with an audience who didn't like what they did and more!Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/DonCasinoiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2YouTube - https://youtu.be/SPUwmMmLOaESpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyPlease buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoomIf you’d like to support the podcast please do via -PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.ukOr Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcastDon’t forget

John Robertson (@Robbotron) is a comedian, writer and video game creator. We talked about what it was like starting out in Australia and moving to the UK. Touched on his early brushes with comedy competitions including Australia Got Talent where he faked a seizure. His live action comedy video game The Dark Room started life as a YouTube video, then became a sleeper hit at the Edinburgh Fringe and is now a real video game for sale on Steam. We talked about moving the idea into different mediums, developing his persona and style as well as continuing to develop stand up shows while touring a video game.Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JohnRobertsoniTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937?mt=2YouTube - https://youtu.be/OtXjM81ItkESpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyPlease buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come

Happy new year!I can't thank you enough for all the support you've given me and the podcast in 2018. It means the world and has really helped keep the project going. Here's a list of everything I spoke about in the podcast (this is a much less emotive thank you than in the episode) -Please come see my show / DVD recording at the Bloomsbury Theatre on March 21st 2019 - get a ticket here.Donate to keep the show going via PayPal (you an use your credit card if you like without making an account).Become a Patreon from $1 per episode.The Festival meet and greet on Jan 20th 2019 - Facebook Event | Free ticket link (YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ATTEND)Give the podcast a review to help it go up the charts and get on bigger and better guests.Thank you, hope to see you at a gig / live recording some day soon. :) x Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arthur Mathews is an Irish comedy writer and actor who, often with writing partner Graham Linehan, has either written or contributed to a number of television comedies, such as Father Ted. He's also written for Harry Enfield and Chums, Hippies and The Fast Show.Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/ArthurMatthewsiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937YouTube - https://youtu.be/9KxOiYwB_BQSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyPlease buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoomSupport the pod -Donate via PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AskTheIndustryPodcastPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/asktheindustrypodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rob Kemp (@RobotKemp) is the creator of the show the Elvis Dead (@ReadElvisDead). This show has won or been nominated for over a dozen awards including Leicester Comedy Festival Awards Best Show, Best Musical Show, Best Poster, The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer and Chortle's best newcomer and music / variety act. After so much success, how has this changed Rob’s career? How is he dealing with the pressure of writing a follow up show? What is the future for the Elvis Dead and more?This is an in-depth look into what it is like to get a lot of success in a very short space of time after a long time of not getting that much attention. Are awards worth what we’re told they are? Do they help sell a show? Which ones have the most impact if any?Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/RobKempiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937YouTube - https://youtu.be/xOEggfykRpUSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12wdMpotKGDpFvShobeaoyPlease buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh

Lee Ridley (@lee_ridley) aka Lost Voice Guy (@lostvoiceguy) is the 2018 winner of Britain's Got Talent. We discussed his choice to do that competition, if he felt like the token disabled act on the show given his inability to speak, was he happy with how he was portrayed and would he recommend the experience to other comedians and so much more.Stream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/LeeRidleyiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937YouTube - https://youtu.be/QOnZEShlaaoPlease buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoomTicket link - https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/search?q=lost+voice+guyDonate via PayPal - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AskTheIndustryPodcastPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/asktheindustrypodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.  See acast.com/privacy f