Aparna Nancherla is a self-described “silly-billy” with her dry sense of humour mixed with hints of the existential, absurd and whimsy.

She’s the author of Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome, and the voice behind Hollyhock on Bojack Horseman. Aparna has also appeared in A Simple Favor and Bob’s Burgers and written for Late Night with Seth Meyers and Mythic Quest. Rolling Stone named her one of “The 50 Funniest People Right Now,” and she’s even starred in a Super Bowl ad with Michael Bublé!

We discuss navigating the tension between vulnerability and self-deprecation, the risk of commodifying trauma, using comedy to control the narrative around your perceived flaws, does success cure imposter syndrome and is Aparna Nancherla happy…

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Catch Up with Aparna:

Keep up-to-date with all things Aparna Nancherla at aparnacomedy.com, and find her on Instagram @aparnapkin.

Everything Stu's up to:

Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF at the Edinburgh Fringe until the 17th August 2025. Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.

See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy

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Abby Wambaugh is an American comedian, writer, and improviser who has made their mark on the UK comedy scene with The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows, which earned them the Best Newcomer ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award. This month, they return to the Fringe with their hit show before it transfers Off-Broadway in the Autumn.

We discuss the cultural shifts moving from New York to Denmark, creating an environment to worm, Abby shares how the grief of a miscarriage became the unlikely starting point for her journey into comedy, the impact of content warnings on a show's structure, what it's like returning a show to Edinburgh, expectations for a career in comedy and is Abby Wambaugh happy...

Content warning: this episode includes discussion of miscarriage.

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including refining clown instincts through Gaulier, building her own humour and social change degree and how performing changed her view of stand-up audiences.

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Catch Up with Abby:

Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows is at the Pleasance Courtyard from the 12th (that’s next Tuesday!) to the 25th August before it heads Off-Broadway in the Autumn. Find all the info and more at abbywambaugh.com.

Everything Stu's up to:

Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF at the Edinburgh Fringe: 11th (next Monday!) -17th August, 2025. Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.

See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy

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Kemah Bob is a bold, fearless and sharply funny comedian, writer and producer originally from Houston, Texas and now based in London. Her debut show Miss Fortunate, which explored resilience, recovery and self-acceptance, was one of The Guardian’s Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2024.

We discuss valuing authenticity over polished craft, navigating a bipolar diagnosis and turning a mental health episode into art, the healing power (and challenges) of using comedy as an open dialogue with strangers, how moving from the US to the UK gave her space to truly find herself, when to say no to club gigs, how the Black Lives Matter movement opened doors but also exposed performative allyship within UK TV and is Kemah Bob happy…

Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of exclusive extras including losing a role from pilot to broadcast to a mega popstar, how Kemah made just £23 from a super successful sold-out Fringe run and the reality of self-producing.

Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod

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✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Kemah

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Catch Up with Kemah:

You can find out more about all the wonderful things Kemah Bob is up to at kemahbob.com, including her new podcast Icerberg which explores what it means to truly live your best life.

You can also stay up-to-date on Instagram, @kemahbob.

Everything Stu's up to:

Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF at the Edinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025. Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.

See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy

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