Topic: Stand Up Comedy

Glen Ocsko shares a story about being unexpectedly pulled on stage for an open mic set at a singles comedy night. He describes the adrenaline of getting an audience to laugh and his newfound respect for the craft. Jonnie Jensen recommends Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee as a resource for understanding the art of comedy.

The hosts critique the current format of Comic Relief, arguing that the broadcast has become too focused on "sad children" and guilt-based appeals rather than the comedy that defined its early years. While they acknowledge that British stand-up comedy is currently in a "rich vein," they feel the televised event is outdated. Suggestions are made to modernize the fundraiser using TikTok or NFTs.