Episode 242

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8th Sep 2024

Being a neurodivergent and autistic professional comedian

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to the amazing Don Biswas, an autistic, ADHD comedian with 17 years on the UK comedy circuit. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:54]] Comedy clubs taking too Long to pay and celebrities, doing a small tour pays more than club gigs [[15:06]]

[[17:10]] I am an autistic dyspraxia comedian and how things used to be [[20:30]]

[[21:11]] The fake diversity we want to see a story of someone getting to where they want to go [[27:28]]

[[27:18]] Best advice I’ve received on comedy [[28:35]]

[[30:48]] Each person on the podcast has a story to tell [[32:05]]

[[32:05]] Comedian who is going to big and who are my heroes outside of comedy [[36:29]]

[[36:33]] My biggest mistake and bringer gigs in London [[40:17]]

[[40:17]] Being called autistic [[42:31]]



For more information on Don, you can go on his website at donbiswascomedy.co.uk.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #comedypodcast #standupcomedy #standup #standupcomedypodcast #autisticcomedian


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The comedians paradise
Where larger-than-life characters help comedians live life on their own terms
Join comedian and promoter, Marvin McCarthy each Sunday at 8pm UK time as he interviews larger-than-life characters that help comedians live life on their terms.

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