In this episode of The Open Mic Comedy Podcast, host Marc sits down with rising comedy talent Victoria Smith for a candid, insightful, and hilarious conversation about life behind the mic.

Victoria opens up about her journey into stand-up, from comedy courses to carving out her own unique voice on stage. Together, she and Marc dive into the highs and lows of performing, the art of joke writing, and the ever-evolving grind of the open mic circuit. They explore the delicate balance between MCing and solo sets, the challenges of promoting gigs outside London, and the underrated power of a good walk-on song.

Victoria also shares what it’s like to build comedy nights from scratch, the importance of paying comedians fairly, and how social media is reshaping the scene. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted comedian’s challenge—featuring a joke book, some improv, and plenty of laughs.

Whether you’re a comedy fan or a performer yourself, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and a generous dose of humour.

🎧 Listen now on all podcast platforms!

LINKS:

Open Mic Comedy Pod:

https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod

Victoria Smith: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_does_comedy

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice over courtesy of Reb Day: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebstagram

In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, Marc chats with rising comedian Rohan Ashar about his path into stand-up.

Rohan opens up about the highs and lows of the comedy circuit, what it takes to connect with an audience, and how recording gigs has helped shape his style. They dive into everything from writing challenging material and navigating representation in comedy, to the power of community support on the open mic scene.

Rohan also gives a sneak peek into his upcoming show ‘Other’, created with fellow comic Mani Ahmed, and reflects on what makes a great (or terrible) gig. Plus, there’s a fun twist at the end as Rohan takes on a joke book challenge—don’t miss it!

🎧 Listen now on all podcast platforms!

LINKS:

Open Mic Comedy Pod:

https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod

Rohan Ashar: https://www.instagram.com/rohanashar_comedy/

https://www.tiktok.com/@rohanashar_comedy

http://www.youtube.com/@rohanashar_comedy

Other - Rohan Ashar & Mani Ahmed Tickets:

Watford Fringe: https://watfringe.co.uk/events/other

Camden Fringe: https://camdenfringe.com/events/other

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice over courtesy of Reb Day: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebstagram

In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, I sit down with comedian Sophie Sconcia about her journey into stand-up, the balance between improv and written material, and the art of reading a room.

Sophie shares stories from her early gigs, insights from comedy courses, and how she’s learned to embrace spontaneity on stage. They explore the evolving language of comedy, the fine line of edgy material, and the importance of community, kindness, and connection in the scene.

Sophie also talks about Cat Soup Comedy, the monthly night she runs that blends pro, semi-pro, and open mic acts—designed to give comics a great crowd and the chance to bring their best material to the stage.

🎧 Listen now on all podcast platforms!

LINKS:

Open Mic Comedy Pod:

https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod

Sophie Sconcia: https://www.instagram.com/sophsconciacomedy

Comedy Cat Soup: https://www.instagram.com/comedycatsoup

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com