Barry sits down with the phenomenal James Acaster for a deep dive into comedy, writing, fame and the creative process.

They explore James' approach to building full shows, his experiences with rising visibility, and the many underrated comedians he met on the way up.
Part 2 will delve into his new show JAMES ACASTER (Craig Simons Tribute Act).

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Be sure to get tickets to James's show while he is on tourhttps://www.jamesacaster.com/gigs/

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In this episode of In The Room, Barry Ferns chats with brilliant Norwegian comedian Thor Stenhaug. They dive into:

• finding your authentic voice as a stand-up,

• balancing online content with live performance,

• drawing material from personal experiences, and

• Thor’s brand-new show, now on tour.

It’s a funny, thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation packed with insights for comedy fans and performers alike.

Follow Thor here:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thortellsjokes/

• Tour dates & info: https://www.thorstenhaug.co.uk/

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• Tiktok: tiktok.com/@barryfernsInstagram: instagram.com/barrybarryfernsTwitter: twitter.com/barryferns

In this episode of In The Room, Barry Ferns chats with the thoughtful and hilarious Heidi Regan just after her set at Angel Comedy.

They cover:
🌀 The power of stream of consciousness in comedy writing
🧠 Creating structure while leaving room for spontaneity
🧍‍♀️ How audience permission shapes performance
📆 Building consistent writing routines
📱 Why niche references sometimes win the internet

A fascinating and funny look into one comic’s creative rhythm — packed with insight for writers, comics, and fans of clever stand-up.

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