Hard Knock Knocks
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<p><strong data-start="103" data-end="165">Ready to take your stand-up comedy game to the next level?</strong><br data-start="165" data-end="168">If you’re grinding through open mics but feel like your progress is stuck in slow motion, the Hard Knock Knocks podcast is your shortcut to success. Each episode features candid interviews with Australia’s most seasoned stand-up comedians—unpacking how they got started, what they’ve learned, and what they wish they knew when they began. Get insider tips, avoid common pitfalls, and sharpen your craft with real-world advice from the pros who’ve been there and crushed that.</p> <p>Learn more about the <a href="https://hardknockknocks.com/">Hard Knock Knocks comedy school</a>.</p>
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March 24, 2022
102: Lisa Gatenby - Never Growing Up
<p>Lisa Gatenby is the Peter Pan of stand-up comedy. Having worked in the business of children's toys for many years, Lisa admits she's never grown up, and loves to add a level of silliness to her performance.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn how Lisa has developed her stand-up comedy skills since graduating from the Hard Knock Knocks comedy course, her upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows with fellow alumni, Jeremy Dooley, and how she had to adjust her language for a US audience. Plus much more.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
January 4, 2022
101: Tom Siegert - Fighting for Comedy
<p>Comedian Tom Siegert got his comedy spark at the Gershwin Room in St Kilda. His muse was the legendary comedian <a href="https://schoolofhardknockknocks.com/podcast/019-greg-fleet-the-accidental-comedian/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://schoolofhardknockknocks.com/podcast/019-greg-fleet-the-accidental-comedian/&source=gmail&ust=1641358210215000&usg=AOvVaw12phkPLWSvS7LWC6Z2ovAq">Greg Fleet</a>. Today, Tom’s an established comedian in his own right, having performed on TV and at comedy festivals around Australia, as well as hosting his own podcast, <a href="https://goodbanter.libsyn.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://goodbanter.libsyn.com/&source=gmail&ust=1641358210215000&usg=AOvVaw0jIz2s8DhV7bU66iV0Osb3">Good Banter</a>, with fellow comedian <a href="https://schoolofhardknockknocks.com/podcast/010-evan-hocking-the-leap-of-faith-in-going-full-time/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://schoolofhardknockknocks.com/podcast/010-evan-hocking-the-leap-of-faith-in-going-full-time/&source=gmail&ust=1641358210215000&usg=AOvVaw3WijxMM7iaCHoYIXVjg8VY">Evan Hocking</a>.</p> <p>In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast, host Steve Davis digs deep into Tom’s evolution from one-liner comedian to story teller, as well as his creation of the comedy character – The Suburban Footballer. And on the topic of Aussie Rules, you’ll also hear how Tom stood up to protect his comedy against formidable Eddie McGuire – former host and president of The Footy Show and Collingwood Football, respectively.</p> <p>And if you enjoy this podcast, you might also like to see Comedian Tom Siegert at the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival at The Rubber Chicken in South Melbourne, April 21 to 24. In the mean time, be sure to join our Facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SHKKPodcastCommunity" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/SHKKPodcastCommunity&source=gmail&ust=1641358210215000&usg=AOvVaw2GsqQQAoIogJ4W2BUIjidl">The School of Hard Knock Knocks Community</a>. This group will help you stay abreast of upcoming courses, stand-up comedy shows and general advice for comedy performers.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
September 7, 2021
100: Katie Burch – Avoiding the waffle and being cruel
<p>Comedian Katie Burch didn't want to work at NASA or work towards world peace. She wanted to be a comedian, and a dark comedian at that.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this 100th episode of the School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast, host Steve Davis chats with former National Raw Comedy Finalist Katie Burch about what it takes to be a successful comedian, her life in a cult, and why appealing to a woke crowd isn't great for your comedy career. She also highlights the importance of suffering in the creation of jokes - or at least her preferred form of cruel dark comedy</p> <p> </p> <p>And if you enjoy this podcast, be sure to join our Facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/SHKKPodcastCommunity" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/SHKKPodcastCommunity&source=gmail&ust=1631060533710000&usg=AFQjCNG6RRloP_kR1Ed8qrIhvCW1yxbvOA">The School of Hard Knock Knocks Community</a> to stay abreast of upcoming courses, shows at The Rubber Chicken in South Melbourne, and general advice for comedy performers.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is Hard Knock Knocks?
<p><strong data-start="103" data-end="165">Ready to take your stand-up comedy game to the next level?</strong><br data-start="165" data-end="168">If you’re grinding through open mics but feel like your progress is stuck in slow motion, the Hard Knock Knocks podcast is your shortcut to success. Each episode features candid interviews with Australia’s most seasoned stand-up comedians—unpacking how they got started, what they’ve learned, and what they wish they knew when they began. Get insider tips, avoid common pitfalls, and sharpen your craft with real-world advice from the pros who’ve been there and crushed that.</p> <p>Learn more about the <a href="https://hardknockknocks.com/">Hard Knock Knocks comedy school</a>.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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