Russell Howard: Comedy, Fame & Fatherhood | Mo Gilligan Beginning, Middle & End

Mo Gilligan sits down with the globally loved, relentlessly funny Russell Howard for a wide-open conversation packed with belly laughs, proper honesty, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

From touring the world to becoming a dad, to breaking down how comedy really works, Russell brings his trademark mix of warmth, sharpness and pure silliness. We dig into Bristol life, TV fame, Mock the Week battles, global touring chaos, and his brand-new tour “Don’t Tell The Algorithm.”

If you love stand-up, creativity, or just want an hour where you feel good about the world again — this episode delivers.

🔥 Expect:
• Mo & Russell’s unfiltered chat about the grind, the glow-ups, and the gig disasters
• Finding a balance with a career and family life.
• Why laughter is STILL the best way to understand the world

Tap in, laugh hard, and share this with someone who needs a lift.

00:00 – Fame, Touring & Bristol Roots
01:00 – Bristol Culture, Community & Comedy Influence
03:00 – Childhood Stories & Family Dynamics
05:00 – Touring Cities & Best UK Crowds
06:30 – Uni Years & Discovering Standup
08:00 – First Gigs, Early Bombs & Chasing the High
10:00 – Learning Comedy Structure & Callbacks
12:00 – Smashing & Dying on Stage
14:00 – Improv, Self-Awareness & Breaking the Fourth Wall
16:00 – TV Comedy vs Live Comedy
18:00 – UK vs European Audiences
20:00 – Gigging Worldwide & Cultural Differences
22:00 – Why London Crowds Are the Toughest
24:00 – Mock the Week Pressure & Quick-Fire Jokes
28:00 – Panel Show Chaos & Surviving the Arena
32:00 – Authenticity on TV & Comedy Craft
34:00 – Creating Good News & Heartfelt Moments
38:00 – Comedy, Society & Politics
42:00 – Humor, Humanity & Perspective
44:00 – Russell Howard Hour & Mo’s Early Break
46:00 – First Time on TV & Family Reactions
48:00 – Fallon Stories & US TV Culture
51:00 – Touring Worldwide & The Future of Standup
53:00 – The UK Comedy Boom (196 Tours!)
54:00 – Standup vs Music Shows (Phone-Free Zone)
55:00 – Touring With Kids & New Priorities
57:00 – Dad Stories, Joy & Identity
59:00 – Closing Reflections on Fatherhood & Comedy


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