Comedy Will Make You More Desirable: Industry Secrets Exposed with Celebrity Comedian Neel Kolhatkar

In this episode, Jamie, Chris, and Bayley sit down with viral Australian comedian Neel Kolhatkar to dive into his journey to stardom. Neel shares the highs and lows of his rise to fame, from viral videos to sold-out comedy tours. He also provides a candid look behind the scenes, tackling issues like comedy plagiarism, the complexities of cancel culture, and the ever-evolving politics of comedy. Get ready for an insightful and entertaining conversation about the world of modern comedy.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction
4:27 - The life of a stand-up comedian
11:48 - How did overnight fame feel?
15:35 - What came after viral videos?
19:24 - Self deprecation jokes
22:50 - How to make sure a joke lands
26:00 - Inside scoop on comedy tours
29:21 - Comedy plagiarism & bombing
34:56 - Improv challenge for Neel
40:46 - How do you politicise your comedy?
43:59 - Cancel culture
51:20 - How to get started in comedy
52:52 - How to make money in comedy
56:19 - Practical tips