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  • 2025 Best Moments: Stewart Lee, Romesh, Ross Noble, Vittorio Angelone etc.

    2025 Best Moments: Stewart Lee, Romesh, Ross Noble, Vittorio Angelone etc.
    Dec 29 2025
    Romesh Ranganthan, Stewart Lee, Ross Noble, Adam Rowe, Boy George, Russell Kane, Vittorio Angelone, Red Richardson and Joanne McNally reveal the key moments from their childhood that shaped their character and influenced the success they each have enjoyed in their career. Don't forget to catch the brand new YouTube specials from Red Richardson and Vittorio Angelone Catch Seann live on tour in 2026! We'll be back next week with an all new Class Clown interview! 00:00 Intro 01:16 Romesh Ranganthan 10:01 Stewart Lee 14:01 Adam Rowe 21:46 Ross Noble 26:51 Boy George 35:33 Vittorio Angelone 42:34 Red Richardson 46:02 Russell Kane 55:11 Joanne McNally 01:07:44 Adam Rowe - Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 14 Min.
  • CHARLIE HIGSON: How We Created The Fast Show, Writing With Harry Enfield VS Paul Whitehouse

    CHARLIE HIGSON: How We Created The Fast Show, Writing With Harry Enfield VS Paul Whitehouse
    Dec 22 2025
    Charlie Higson co-created the Fast Show, wrote on Harry Enfield & Chums and Vic Reeves' Big Night Out. He is a celebrated author having written the best-selling Young Bond novels and Enemy series. His latest book Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee is a an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy, illustrated by Jim Moir, AKA Vic Reeves. Check out the book here. Go to ⁠https://surfshark.com/classclown⁠ or use code CLASSCLOWN at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! See Seann On Tour in 2026! 00:00 Intro 01:28 Early Years, Signs Of Creativity 10:05 Starting A Band, Dealing With Shyness 15:44 Finding Peace On Stage 22:58 The Fast Show character inspiration 29:10 Monty Python, Dad's Army, Benny Hill 38:26 Meeting Paul Whitehouse at University 40:20 The Philosophy Of The Fast Show's Writing 43:30 Love Of Creativity 48:44 Aristotle 50:00 Meeting Vic Reeves, Harry Enflield 54:55 New History Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 1 Min.
  • AXEL BLAKE: Dyslexia, ADHD, Fighting Teachers & Why Knowing Yourself Is The Key To Success

    AXEL BLAKE: Dyslexia, ADHD, Fighting Teachers & Why Knowing Yourself Is The Key To Success
    Dec 15 2025
    Head to ⁠SurfShark.com/ClassClown⁠ for our exclusive VPN deal - save money, enhance your streaming options & secure your sensitive data! Britain's Got Talent winner and viral comedy juggernaut Axel Blake talks struggling with his early private school education, how undiagnosed Dyslexia and ADHD affected his behaviour, how he ended up getting into a physical fight with a teacher, being suspended multiple times and how it all culminated in him doing a prison sentence. He talks about how he was determined to never end up back in prison and how that stint helped him really ask fundamental questions that lead to his later success, wowing Simon Cowell, winning Britain's Got Talent and achieving major social media success. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 16 Min.
  • RUSSELL HOWARD Pt2: How I Avoided Drink, Drugs & The Pitfalls of Early Success

    RUSSELL HOWARD Pt2: How I Avoided Drink, Drugs & The Pitfalls of Early Success
    Dec 8 2025
    Head to ⁠SurfShark.com/ClassClown⁠ for our exclusive VPN deal - save money, enhance your streaming options & secure your sensitive data! In the second part of Seann Walsh's interview with Russell Howard, Russell explains how he dodged the temptations of hedonism, despite achieving incredible success in his 20's, developing his work ethic alongside his peers Michael McIntyre, Daniel Kitson and Ross Noble. He reveals how he's battled with, and been motivated by, negative internal thoughts, why he relates to Rugby hero Johnny Wilkinson and how he sees himself as "more Ronaldo, than Messi" when it comes to comedy. He gets into the details of how he made Russell Howard'd Good News & The Russell Howard Hour and how working with Frankie Boyle during his Mock The Week years trained his approach to generating material. He also recalls a very funny early comedy story about Johnny Vegas! Need a Christmas present? Get Tickets For Seann's new tour This Is Torture here. https://www.seannwalsh.com/ 00:00 Trail 01:02 Early Success 05:00 Hedonism, Daniel Kitson 09:02 Parental Motivation 12:02 Frankie Boyle, Mock The Week 17:02 Good News, Topical Comedy 22:45 Work Ethic 29:12 Johnny Vegas, Fear of Failure 33:42 Stardom, Live Mishaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 Min.
  • RUSSELL HOWARD (1): Fear Of Death, Comedy Training At School & West Country Childhood

    RUSSELL HOWARD (1): Fear Of Death, Comedy Training At School & West Country Childhood
    Dec 8 2025
    Head to SurfShark.com/ClassClown for our exclusive VPN deal - save money, enhance your streaming options & secure your sensitive data! The incredible Russell Howard sits with Seann Walsh to discuss why he loved school, growing up in the West Country, the value in kids who lie, how losing his cousin at a young age lead to a fear of death which haunts him to this day. We also get into his love of football, his positive outlook on life and why his love for jokes is the key factor in his success as a comedian known for topical material. Check out Part 2 on Patreon! Need a Christmas present? Get Tickets For Seann's new tour This Is Torture here. 00:00 Trailer & Intro 01:32 West Country 06:55 Fear Of Death 10:30 Football Success 15:30 Teen Years as Comedy Training 20:33 Robbie Williams 'Better Man' Biopic 26:06 Michael Jackson & Early Creativity 29:23 Lee Evans, Billy Connolly, Comedy Influences 34:28 Topical Comedy 36:40 Positivity 42:30 Starting Comedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 Min.
  • JACK SKIPPER: "Everyone Remembers The Naughty Kid's Name!"

    JACK SKIPPER: "Everyone Remembers The Naughty Kid's Name!"
    Nov 24 2025
    Jack Skipper has been all over your TikTok and Instagram feeds for the last few years and this week he joins Seann Walsh to talk how he discovered the social currency of humor, what turned him from a good boy into a naughty kid, the role lockdown played in turning him into a social media superstar, the influence of Ricky Gervais and Steve Coogan, how he felt lost until he found comedy. We also discuss class politics, some hilarious tales of boyhood pranks and a misguided attempt to start a gourmet burger restaurant. For early Access to Seann Walsh's 2026 THIS IS TORTURE tour use the code POD26 and hit the link! https://linktr.ee/seannwalshthisistorture2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std.
  • KYLA COBBLER: Social Media Superstardom, Irish Childhood, Starting Comedy Late

    KYLA COBBLER: Social Media Superstardom, Irish Childhood, Starting Comedy Late
    Nov 17 2025
    Instagram superstar turned stand up comedy sensation Kyla Cobbler joins Seann for a hilarious chat about growing up in Cork, how she went from feeling stupid at school to learning several languages and what made her give stand up a go at 31 years old. She chats about how one of Ireland's finest new comedian's Mike Rice encouraged her and why she thinks school isn't the environment for creatives. She also chats about her love for Limp Bizkit and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, living in Italy and Spain and details how she blew up on Instagram by being authentic. Get Tickets to Seann Walsh Live at The Hackney Empire on Oct 23rd 2026 here. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Pogs Or Panini Stickers 02:23 Oasis, Blur, Limp Bizkit 04:20 Favourite Spice Girl 05:26 Weed, Booze, Love For Reading 06:36 First: Drunk, Kissing 13:40 Cork Council Estate 21:24 Dyspraxia, Little Mermaid, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 37:50 Kya's "X-Men Moment" Discovering Her Ability 47:43 Dealing With Adversity, Positive Outlook 51:00 Discovering Stand Up, Living Abroad 55:00 Mastering Instagram Comedy 57:36 Mike Rice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 4 Min.
  • ROSS NOBLE (Pt 2): Becoming Fearless, Gigging With Lee Evans & Rolf Harris

    ROSS NOBLE (Pt 2): Becoming Fearless, Gigging With Lee Evans & Rolf Harris
    Nov 10 2025
    Ross Noble continues his interview with Seann Walsh, sharing hilarious tales about his early days as a juggler and accidentally setting people on fire and how failing at school and dealing with abuse from classmates helped make him the resilient comedian he is today. He also shares stories of his early gigs with Lee Evans, sharing a car with Rolf Harris in which Rolf revealed his not-so-kid-friendly side. Seann meanwhile shares a very funny story about his early days bonding with Jack Dee. Looking to get off the Vape? Check out FUM 00:00 Supportive Dad & Comedy Influences 05:25 Grandad's Practical Skills & Charity Work 08:25 Street Performers & Ugly Juggling Company 12:20 Setting Punters On Fire 16:40 Funding His Circus Ambitions 20:20 First Live Comedy Experience, Jack Dee, Jo Brand 30:55 Lee Evans, Rolf Harris 32:50 Bullies and Bad Reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 Min.