Hard Knock Knocks
School Of Hard Knock Knocks
Learning stand-up comedy? Hitting the open mic circuit, but improving your skills way too slowly? Are you looking for that edge to improve your stand-up comedy skills to fast track your comedy career? If so, then this is the comedy podcast for you. The Hard Knock Knocks (HKK) podcast interviews some of Australia’s most experienced stand-up comedians, and finds out why, how, and where they began their careers. We also draw out career advancing advice, so you don’t have to make all the same mistakes they did!
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093: Daniel Muggleton – Comedy during Covid and Three Stripes
Hard Knock Knocks
07/15/20 • 36 min
Comedian Daniel Muggleton is known for the three stripe Adidas tracksuit and big moustache. For the past two years Daniel has been based in the UK and, no-thanks to Covid-19, he's back in Australia.
In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast episode host Steve Davis and Daniel Muggleton, also known as Muggo to his Aussie mates, talk about stereotypes, the importance of setting the scene, the UK comedy circuit, touring with comedian Steve Hofstetter and the 'Nowhere Comedy Club' - an online comedy platform that doesn't suck. They also talk about Daniel's special 'Three Stripes' and not being afraid of publishing your comedy online.
Rating: Explicit
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07/15/20 • 36 min
092: Stig Wemyss – Is This Thing On?
Hard Knock Knocks
04/14/20 • 38 min
Stig Wemyss is the director and co-producer of 'Is This Thing On?', a six-episode comedy drama that follows 10 comedy newbies undertaking a souped-up stand-up comedy course, as they get coached and challenged by some of Australia's most iconic stand-up comedians.
In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast, host Steve Davis talks to Stig about how the show came to be, its premise, how he managed to capture all of the drama within the metaphorical pressure cooker, as well as reminisce about getting nude. Full transparency, Steve Davis goes full monty.
If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a stand-up comedian, then listen to this podcast, and then watch episode 1 of 'Is This Thing On?'.
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04/14/20 • 38 min
091: Scott Dikkers - Pointing out stupidity with The Onion
Hard Knock Knocks
03/18/20 • 38 min
"When you've got someone laughing, you've got them agreeing with you, whether they know it or not." So says Scott Dikkers, founder of The Onion, quite possibly the world's most famous satirical publication.
In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast, host Steve Davis chats with Scott Dikkers about the serendipity of cheap paper, comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable, taboos, and accepting criticism, all while being a benevolent dictator. Scott also talks about his new book, 'How to Write Funny.'
If you love writing satire, enjoy reading satire, or have ever laughed, then you'll enjoy this interview with Scott Dikkers.
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03/18/20 • 38 min
090: Morry Morgan - Coronavirus and comedy
Hard Knock Knocks
02/11/20 • 31 min
Morry Morgan likes to be the centre of attention. The co-founder of the the School of Hard Knock Knocks, and former host of this very podcast, he has now placed himself into the centre of the Coronavirus crisis, trapping himself in Beijing, China. At least that's how we see it.
In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast episode, old and new hosts, Morry and Steve, discuss the founding of the school, his favourite graduates, upcoming Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows, and living under quarantine in a high rise in Beijing.
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02/11/20 • 31 min
089: Jason Chong - Discipline, game shows and Tarago Tests
Hard Knock Knocks
01/14/20 • 29 min
You probably didn't know that Adelaide Comic of the Year, Jason Chong, kick started his own stand-up comedy career by attending a stand-up comedy course. That was twenty years ago. Since then he's become a regular face of Adelaide comedy, on stage, TV and radio.
In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast episode, host Steve Davis talks to Jason about discipline, getting gigs, the Tarago Test, and The Black Box Experiment. Jason also shares a tip from his very first stand-up comedy lesson - keep asking 'but what do you mean?' Listen to find out what he means.
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01/14/20 • 29 min
088: Marty Bright – Optimism and being easy to work with
Hard Knock Knocks
12/22/19 • 38 min
Marty Bright is an optimistic, childish 'silly-billy', which makes him a rarity in stand-up - often the domain of the cynic.
In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast host Steve Davis probes Marty about performing at the Comedy Store in LA, the Comic Strip in New York, and even at a room as part of an all-African American comedian lineup. He may not be black, but he certainly has appeal.
And if you're thinking of giving stand-up comedy a crack in 2020, then you're in luck. Marty Bright is joined with Matt Okine as our comedy coaches for our January 19 - 23 stand-up comedy course in Sydney. To learn more, visit www.schoolofhardknockknocks.com and book your spot.
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12/22/19 • 38 min
087: Fady Kassab - Winning Raw Comedy from the back of his head
Hard Knock Knocks
10/17/19 • 38 min
In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast, host Steve Davis, talks to Fady about growing up in Lebanon, starting his comedy career in his 40s, how clean comedy forced him to be more creative, and how speaking from the heart ultimately resonates - particularly with Raw Comedy judges.
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10/17/19 • 38 min
086: Lee Ton – Where are you from from?
Hard Knock Knocks
08/28/19 • 28 min
Host Steve Davis also peppers Lee with questions about his acting career, and asks ‘does stand-up help him with his TV roles?’ Plus, what it takes to play an Irish police office.
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08/28/19 • 28 min
085: Mickey D – Pain is just an emotion
Hard Knock Knocks
08/19/19 • 36 min
In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast, host Steve Davis talks to Mick about how he energises a room, and how being exhausted helped him find his Liverpool voice. You'll also find out whether stand-up comedy is more challenging than training with the SAS, how to be a performer and parent, and advice for up and coming stand-up comedians.
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08/19/19 • 36 min
094: Simon Kennedy – Crossing the line and the Art of Happiness
Hard Knock Knocks
08/05/20 • 42 min
In comedy timing is everything. But when you're a radio host, you manage time like a fine art. So says Sydney based comedian Simon Kennedy, a former radio host and 20 year veteran of stand-up comedy.
In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast episode, host Steve Davis talks to comedian Simon Kennedy about MCing comedy, 'cancel culture', the green-room hypocrisy, empathy, and sadly his mum's passing in the September 11 attacks. Simon also opens up about his own comedy career, his love of competition in comedy, and adapting to Covid-19 with pantless Zoom comedy. Yes, for Simon constraint is the mother of invention.
And if you enjoyed this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast episode then be sure to subscribe by clicking here. Or just as good, join our Facebook community and stay abreast of upcoming shows, courses and podcasts.
But if that's not enough, and you'd like to try stand-up comedy, the School of Hard Knock Knocks runs stand-up comedy courses in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. Graduates also get the opportunity to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) and Adelaide Fringe Festival. Click here to register your interest with the team and join our mailing list. Courses run monthly, and our alumni is one of the biggest comedy communities in Australia. We even produced a comedy-drama called 'Is This Thing On?'. Check it out!
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08/05/20 • 42 min
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How many episodes does Hard Knock Knocks have?
Hard Knock Knocks currently has 102 episodes available.
What topics does Hard Knock Knocks cover?
The podcast is about Improv, Comedy, Podcasts and Comedy Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on Hard Knock Knocks?
The episode title '093: Daniel Muggleton – Comedy during Covid and Three Stripes' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hard Knock Knocks?
The average episode length on Hard Knock Knocks is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hard Knock Knocks released?
Episodes of Hard Knock Knocks are typically released every 8 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Hard Knock Knocks?
The first episode of Hard Knock Knocks was released on Apr 18, 2017.
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