<p><strong>Episode 500</strong>… I'm joined by<strong> REGGIE WATTS</strong>! His work sits right on the fault line between music and comedy using looping pedals, his voice, and a huge amount of imagination to create shows that are completely unique every night. Whether it’s being bandleader on <strong>The Late Late Show with James Corden</strong>, featuring on <strong>Comedy Bang! Bang!</strong>, embarking on worldwide sold-out tours or DJing the Emmys, Reggie’s career has been defined by doing things his own way. We discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>the struggles with <strong>creating true improv for television</strong></li><li><strong>creating his The Late Late Show with James Corden role</strong> on his own terms</li><li>the frustration with being<strong> underused on</strong> <strong>Comedy Bang! Bang!</strong></li><li>why no two Reggie Watts shows are ever the same</li><li>and how smaller teams make braver work</li></ul><p><br></p><p>📢 This episode is supported by <a href="https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Finding-Your-Comic-Genius-Audiobook/B0G9BH471C" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Adam Bloom's Finding Your Comic Genius: An In-Depth Guide to the Art of Stand-Up Comedy</strong></a>, download on Audible today! Narrated by Matt Lucas, Ed Byrne, Ninia Benjamin and more - It explains the groundbreaking methods and theories that give you the tools to fast-track your stand-up to the next level and will permanently change the way you look at writing and performing comedy!</p><br><p>Join the Insiders Club at <a href="http://patreon.com/comcompod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/comcompod</strong></a> where you can instantly <strong>WATCH</strong> the full episode and <strong>get access to 30 minutes of exclusive extras</strong> including:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>the tools Reggie uses to stay <strong>present </strong>in performance</li><li>why <strong>AI</strong>’s survival depends on a thriving planet</li><li>and <strong>embracing discoveries</strong> on-stage</li></ul><p><br></p><p>👉 <strong>Sign up to the NEW ComComPod </strong><a href="https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Mailing List</strong></a><strong> and follow the show on </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/comcompod/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/comcompod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong> &amp; </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@comcompod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a><strong>,</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at </strong><a href="http://www.patreon.com/ComComPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon.com/ComComPod</strong></a></p><br><p>✅ Instant access to <strong>full video</strong> and <strong>ad-free audio </strong>episodes</p><p>✅ 30 minutes of <strong>exclusive extra content </strong>with Reggie</p><p>✅ Early access to new episodes where possible</p><p>✅ Exclusive<strong> membership offerings </strong>including a monthly “Stu&amp;A”</p><br><p>PLUS you’ll get access to the <strong>full back catalogue of extras</strong> you can find nowhere else!</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Catch Up with Reggie: </strong>Reggie's latest special, <a href="https://youtu.be/4wrAz7Q8Lwk?si=4fTEBBL6UbKL8rcV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Live From the Berghain</strong></a>, is now available on YouTube. For more info inc upcoming live shows, visit <a href="http://reggie-watts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>reggie-watts.com</strong></a>.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Everything I'm up to: </strong>Come and see me <strong>LIVE</strong>! Find out all the info and more at <a href="http://stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy</strong></a>.</p><br><p>Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at <a href="https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>stuartgoldsmith.com/climate</strong></a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>