What Actually Makes A Comedian Successful In 2025?

In this conversation with Max Fosh, we dig into what actually makes a comedian successful in today’s industry.

We talk about how the stand-up circuit has changed and the systemic influences of privilege, social inequality, and the algorithms that shape modern fame.

I share my thoughts on why simply being funny might not just be enough anymore and why some comics thrive through luck, connections, or social media followings, rather than through craft honed in tough rooms.

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