Dara Ó Briain Returns | Part One
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After 10 years, Dara Ó Briain returns to the show in this 450th episode two part special. If you need an intro, he’s best known in the UK for hosting Mock the Week and Stargazing Live as well as a legendary run on Taskmaster! His latest show “So… Where Were We?”, deals with missing body parts, a TV show he'll never do and an astonishing family revelation. The show was winner of Best Tour at the 2023 Chortle Awards and has been performed across the world. We discuss Dara’s extensive notes that he brought along, how to build and release tension through a confessional stand-up show and the burden of touring with a screen. Join the Insiders Club at www.patreon.com/comcompod where you can get instant access to WATCH and LISTEN AD-FREE to the full episode. Part two for regular pod listeners will drop on Thursday 21st March where we delve into Dara's ranking in the comedy world, "the Vienna model" and I put your questions to Dara about a potential Mock The Week return and Taskmaster! Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one) and early access like this special! ☑️ Exclusive extra content now in video as well as audio ☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement   ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title. Catch Up with Dara: “So… Where Were We?” is available to watch in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Find out more about upcoming things at www.daraobriain.com. You can also find Dara at @daraobriain on Twitter and @thedaraobriain on Instagram, as well as on YouTube. Dara Ó Briain & Friends takes place Saturday 16th March 2024: https://www.theo2.co.uk/events/detail/dara-o-briain. Everything Stu's up to: Mach SPOILERS | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-spoilers/ Mach CCP Redacted | May 2024: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/stuart-goldsmith-the-comedians-comedian-podcast-redacted-2/ Wells | May 2024: https://www.wellscomfest.com/whats-on/stuart-goldsmith-2024 Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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