Fist of Firsts with Tim Reid

By: Keep It Light Media
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  • Summary

  • Sitcom writer and creativity expert Tim Reid uncovers top comedians' backstories by exploring their key "first times", the pivotal first steps in their lives, their careers and their creative process. Like the first time they realised they were funny, first gig, first time they died on their arse, first thing they do when they're struggling for ideas... There'll be surprising revelations, the odd embarrassing confession, and a load of top recommendations for how we can all be more creative. In Fist Of Firsts, Tim picks the brains of the nation's favourite comedians to find out how the people who think differently think, and to flush out the method in their madness. A 'Keep It Light Media' Production
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Episodes
  • S2 EP7: Angela Barnes

    S2 EP7: Angela Barnes
    Nov 21 2024
    Tim talks to comedian, and podcaster Angela Barnes about her journey from comedy club booker to winner of the BBC New Comedy Awards and becoming one of the country's most popular comedians, and a regular on TV panel shows like Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo. Angela and Tim chat about handling nerves as you get started in the world of comedy, how to think on your feet while performing, and how we all have different methods of organising our thoughts and building ideas. Email fistoffirsts@gmail.com with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time this week. Tim will read the best out every episode. Follow him on X, Threads or Instagram - @timreid69' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S2 EP6: Justin Moorhouse

    S2 EP6: Justin Moorhouse
    Nov 14 2024
    Tim talks to comedian, actor and podcaster Justin Moorhouse about how he went from homeless Peter Kay disciple to tiger-face-painted star of Phoenix Nights and award winning stand-up comedian. Tim and Justin discuss the power of saying "No", the creative fuel that comes from Imposter Syndrome and what a mate's mum vowed never to do for him again. Email fistoffirsts@gmail.com with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time this week. Tim will read the best out every episode. Follow him on X, Threads or Instagram - @timreid69' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S2 EP5: Michael Spicer

    S2 EP5: Michael Spicer
    Nov 7 2024
    Tim talks to the man behind the the man in the Room Next Door, Michael Spicer. They talk about his journey from Shipping Company marketing exec to becoming one of the pioneers of social media satire. Michael discusses how a last minute tweet caught the eye of Sharon Horgan and became the catalyst that kick-started his comedy career. Email fistoffirsts@gmail.com with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time this week. Tim will read the best out every episode. Follow him on X, Threads or Instagram - @timreid69' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins

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