That's Actually Funny
You see kids, when a straight-faced sports nerd and a candy-obsessed comedy writer love each other very much, they make a podcast about what's funny and why. In each episode of That's Actually Funny, Alex and Anna discuss a new type of comedy, focussing on specific writers, performers, and shows.
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Episodes
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Anna and Alex are back!Did you make it to the BBC Comedy Festival in Cardiff?Even if you did, there will be a fun fact in this 15-minute TAF special that you missed, thanks to contributions from Nicky Roberts, Lead Writer of Serious Face Productions' audio sketchletter Seriously Sketchy.Learn about opportunities for aspiring comedy writers, get tips from industry experts, and find out what Anna and Alex discovered upon arrival at their fancy Airbnb.
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes references to themes some listeners may find offensive or distressing, including death, violence and abusive behaviour.Why do we laugh at things that are totally inappropriate? Anna and Alex look at the science, share a few jokes, and talk about their favourite dark comedy shows.
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Why do so many people love cringe comedy while others utterly hate it? Anna and Alex discuss why the genre polarises audiences, taking a close look at The Office (US), among others.
Monday Jul 04, 2022
Monday Jul 04, 2022
This episode, Anna and Alex talk about a few of their go-to mockumentaries, including Brass Eye, Parks and Recreation, and Marion and Geoff. "Senselessly broad and difficult to explain", mockumentaries use countless techniques to make you feel things, including, but not limited to, amused.P.S. If you know where we can find some clarky cat, hook us up.
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
In this episode, Anna and Alex geek out about the The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Rick and Morty, Galaxy Quest, and Anna's upcoming sci-fi comedy-drama podcast, Attention, Please.
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
In this, the first ever episode of That's Actually Funny, Alex and Anna discuss surreal comedy.From Dada to Surrealism, The Goon Show to Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! , they chat through the genre and try their hand at writing a surreal comedy bit.Snarfsnarkadoop. Enjoy.
Tuesday May 24, 2022
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