<p><strong>Sophie Duker</strong> is a comedian, writer, improviser, and storyteller whose fearless, sharp, and subversive comedy has earned her sellout shows across the world, along with a nomination for <strong>Best Newcomer 2019</strong> and a spot on <strong>Taskmaster</strong>! We discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>why<strong> financial awareness</strong> is essential for new comedians</li><li>how <strong>visibility can be both empowering and exhausting</strong></li><li>the <strong>unique challenges Black women face in comedy</strong></li><li>why<strong> staying bold matters</strong> even when people judge</li><li>and we find out if <strong>Sophie Duker is happy</strong>….</li></ul><p><br></p><br><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 15 minutes of exclusive extras</strong> including:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>why<strong> resisting audience expectations</strong> can create richer comedy</li><li>how <strong>new materia</strong>l is a playground for experimentation</li><li>and why <strong>expanding your persona</strong> on stage matters more than fitting in</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>✅ 15 minutes of <strong>exclusive extra content </strong>with Sophie</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 Sophie: </strong>You can keep up-to-date with Sophie on Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophiedukebox/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@sophiedukebox</strong></a> If you're heading to the <strong>Melbourne Comedy Festival</strong> in March/April, make sure to go and see <a href="https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/the-sophie-duker-show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Sophie Duker Show</strong></a>!</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Everything I'm up to: </strong>Come and see me <strong>LIVE</strong> including at the <a href="https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/stuart-goldsmith-the-cosiest-year-on-record-wip/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Leicester Comedy Festival</strong></a>! 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>