Before. During. After.
Comedy
About
Before. During. After. is a Smirk Experience podcast about performance; from the inside. Every week Sam Carrington will sit down with a professional comedian. He'll find out what they do in preparation for a show, what they concentrate on while they're performing and what they focus on when it's done, all to maximise their performance. Because great performances don't just happen, they're built.
Episodes
- Before. During. After. with Nathan Cassidy
Nathan Cassidy and Sam discuss his marathon run of Edinburgh Fringes, how he generates ideas for his hour-long shows, his pre-performance routines, and how he overcomes doubt by drawing on experience and pain.
- Before. During. After. with Patrick Monahan
In this episode, Patrick Monahan and the host discuss performing in rowdy rooms, pre-show mantras, and crowd control. They also cover finding your voice as a speaker and quantifying failure.
- Before. During. After. with Benjamin Patterson
Benjamin Patterson discusses performance processes with Ben and Sam. They cover comedian preparation, taking charge during stand-up, and the distinction between being likeable and being nice.
- Before. During. After. with Jenny Collier
Jenny Collier and Sam discuss creative inspiration and the impact of room set-ups on performances. They also talk about how to recover from a bad show and share their experiences with unusual gigs.
- Before. During. After. with Will Hannigan
Will Hannigan, a Canadian comic, shares his experiences living in London and how he manages nerves to reach his goals in comedy. He discusses these topics with the host, Sam.
- Before. During. After. with Jason Patterson.
In this episode of "Before. During. After.", Jason Patterson and Sam discuss how to approach new material, channel nerves into energy, and leverage peer advice for improvement.
- Before. During. After. with Juliet Myers
Juliet Myers and Sam discuss maintaining fresh material, achieving memorable performances, and the role of women in comedy.
- Before. During. After. with Mike Capozzola
Mike Capozzola, a comic, discusses how ordering topics changes overall impact, amending sets, and assessing his work in comedy. He also shares his experiences from working in Hollywood.