#7: Peter Jones - From Tech Support to Netflix, How to Edinburgh Fringe and Recovering From Bombing

In this podcast, Reece Kidd interviews Australian comedian Peter Jones.

Peter has performed stand-up on the TV series Comedy Up Late (ABC), appeared in Why Are You Like This? (Netflix), and has written for a bunch of TV shows in Australia that won’t mean anything to you if you haven’t lived there, including: The Project (Channel 10),  The Weekly (ABC) and for the one week Narrow World Of Sports (FOX Sports) existed before everything was shut down back in 2020.

He is the co-host of the very funny and occasionally spooky podcast Oooh, Spooky. He also co-hosted Kentucky Fried Chattin’ the only show that dared to try every item on the KFC menu. He has also made regular appearances on the Stupid Old Studios web series Gamey Gamey Game.

Peter has performed stand-up all over the world including having sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. He’s twice been a RAW Comedy state finalist, and was named by the Herald Sun as one of the New Faces To Watch for his debut show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

 In this interview. Peter talks about his comedic beginnings and his experience with stand-up comedy. Doing his first gig in his teenage years before waiting ten years till his next performance.

Peter Jones discusses leaving tech support to pursue comedy full time. How he wrote for Australian shows to supplement his income while working as a standup in the evening.

Peter Jones shares his favourite bombing story. He reveals how he copes with bombing now.

Peter shares his experiences at the Edinburgh fringe. Discussing the success of his first show and his experience recording a podcast.

Peter discusses the importance of varied audiences to make your comedy international.

Peter and Reece laugh at Reece falling apart at a gig they both went on.

Peter gives Reece some advice on his upcoming Edinburgh show.

Peter talks about his plan to continue to grow and improve in London.

Peter Jones Instagram
25 Days in Edinburgh Podcast
Oooh Spooky Podcast 

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