Join host Marvin McCarthy on The Comedians Paradise for an exclusive sit-down with a true legend of the British comedy circuit—John Marshall, aka Agraman the Human Anagram.

As the founder of the iconic Buzz Comedy Club in Manchester, John has spent over 30 years as the ultimate "kingmaker," giving first gigs to some of the biggest names in comedy history. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[02:19]] How I became a comedy consultant , my journey to setting up Comedy buzz [[08::04]]

[[08:12]] My pattern for booking shows and Peter kay , foreign comedians [[15:45]]

[[18:39]] Whats going on in comedy now [[22:48]]

[[22:48]] My attitude to joke stealing and how comedy has become dog eat dog [[30:44]]

[[30:44]] My word of advice for comedians and how things have changed, the strange world of comedy [[38:00]]

If you would like to know more about Buzz comedy and John Agraman, you can go on their website at https://www.buzzcomedy.co.uk/.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #johnagraman #manchestercomedy #ukstandup #comedyindustry #comedypromoter

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. Stop working for "exposure" and start getting paid. In this episode of The Comedians Paradise, we sit down with the legendary author of The Comedy Bible, Judy Carter, to discuss her brand new 2026 release: Make Money Being Funny.

Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[07:40]] The current problems facing comedy [[09:04]]

[[12:06]] How to find your niche: Where to start your career [[17:11]]

[[17:11]] Challenges of writing a book vs. the rise of influencers [[22:38]]

[[24:00]] How my book will help your comedy career [[28:38]]

[[28:38]] Five proven ways to make money in comedy [[33:22]]

[[33:22]] Why Eddie Izzard is the ultimate blueprint for comics [[35:09]]

[[35:09]] Why the "Golden Age" is over: Don’t listen to comedians [[39:23]]

[[39:23]] The future of the comedy industry: Where is it going? [[41:42]]

[[42:42]] Richard Gadd and the benefits of the festival circuit [[45:15]]

[[45:29]] Why stand-up is ultimately about pleasing yourself [[48:08]]

If you would like to know more on Judy, you can go on her website at https://www.judycarter.com/ or you can buy her new book on Amazon:https://shorturl.at/z21Lq.

You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #comedybible #judycarter #makingmoneybeingfunny #thecomediansparadise #comedycareer #standupcomedy #comedytips #creativeincome #showbusiness #comedywriter #humorist #openmic #comedyworkshop #judycartercomedy #thecomedybible

In this episode of The Comedian’s Paradise, host Marvin McCarthy sits down with the brilliant Jack McMinn, a standout musical comedian and a true "man of interesting facts". Jack pulls back the curtain on his creative DNA, tracing his early inspirations from the deadpan genius of Flight of the Conchords and the lyrical mastery of Tim Minchin. They dive into the evolution of comedy through the noughties and tens, discussing the unique "weirdness" of being a musical act in a stand-up world and why musical comedy remains such a powerful tool for connection.

The conversation takes a deep dive into Jack’s role as an archivist of the craft, exploring his "Whovian" obsession with Doctor Who and the profound influence of The Beatles on his songwriting. To wrap things up, Jack shares one of the most legendary stories in comedy lore: the incredible true tale of how Billy Connolly got discovered. From the wild characters of the circuit to the science of a perfect parody, this episode is a masterclass in the intersection of music, history, and humour.

Episode Chapters

[[00:00]] My inspiration from Flight of the concords and Tim Minchin [[04:16]]

[[04:16]] The noughties and tens, what matters in comedy, do I get any weirdness being a musical comedian, why musical comedy helps [[13:07]]

[[13:07]] Lots of wild people do comedy and restarting comedy multiple times [[19:47]]

[[34:39]] The story of the Beatles and my love for doctor who [[45:31]]

[[52:00]] How Billy Connolly got found [[59:00]]

If you would like to know more on Jack, follow him on Tiktok and Instagram at jackmcminnpiano. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #musicalcomedy #jackmcminn #thecomediansparadise #musicalcomedian