In this episode Ollie Horn is joined by Amos Gill. Amos is a New York-based Australian stand-up comedian known for his unfiltered, high-energy comedy.
They talk about:
- How the Edinburgh Fringe compares to Australian and American comedy circuits.
- The financial realities and creative freedom of performing at international festivals.
- Navigating political correctness, progressive culture, and boundary-pushing stand-up comedy.
- The rise of independent comedy, social media virality, and circumventing traditional industry gatekeepers.
- Crazy festival experiences, death threats from going viral, and an encounter with the FBI.
They recommend:
- Geoffrey Asmus
- Dan Tiernan
- Jessica Brodkin
- Kyle Legacy