033 - From Canada with Comedy with RSK

Rebecca Sangster-Kelly (RSK) takes us through her journey in stand-up comedy, sharing how she discovered her unique style and uses humour to tackle taboo topics. She highlights the importance of understanding her audience and pushing boundaries while staying relatable.

The conversation delves into the influence of other comedians and the phenomenon of similar jokes emerging in the comedy scene. Rebecca recounts her first gig on Father's Day and opens up about the challenges of balancing motherhood with her comedy career. She underscores the importance of networking and learning from both successful and not-so-successful gigs.

Discussing the benefits of writing classes, Rebecca explores the fine line between authenticity and exaggeration in comedy, even sharing her favourite joke about a royals sexual practice. Throughout the discussion, she reflects on her experiences, from finding her comedic voice to developing her stage persona.

She offers insights into open mic nights, the use of stage names, and the significance of all-women comedy shows. The episode wraps up with a look at the value of comedy challenges and the need for comedians to continually adapt and evolve.

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RSK Links:

https://www.instagram.com/rsangsterkelly/

https://linktr.ee/RSKcomedy

 

Open Mic Comedy Podcast

www: https://openmiccomedypod.com/

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