What are the big steps you need to take to become a successful comedian. We discuss the ones we know about - plus (PLUG WARNING) we advertise our bid new, exciting event, promote a load of charities and let one of our ambassadors become the media whore he really is - Oh and Jay Sodagar is with us this episode - any you'll realise why it's so amazing for the Project COMEDY Ambassadors if you listen...!

There are a few 'secret' rules about being a comedian on the circuit. A few dos and don't. A code of conduct. A quiet etiquette. So stuff that...! Let;s share what we've discovered - so you're one step ahead. Plus, we'll explain why it matters, what it does for you as a person, what it does for you as a comedian and what it does to prove you're not just a veteran, but a decent human being. Learn these few tricks - and you're already ahead... Plus, we'll make you laugh as you learn - else we wouldn't be Project COMEDY...!

Are civvies that different than veterans? Let's find out...! In this episode we're joined by Pip Harris (Comedian and booker on the the South Coast - that has the the misfortune to gig with Project COMEDY Ambassador Jay Saunders) and Jordy Loz (a vet that not only independantly started Stand Up, but has become a BIG booker for new talent)... We tried, and failed to stay on topic - but we learned so much in this episode... And you'll have too many social media and podcast chanenels to follow by the end. But we PROVE... This is epic transition for vets, Mental Health and self confidence... Even this single episode has encouraged the ambassadors to do more...! What can you do...?

Too scared to perform? It's the most common response we get when we suggest people give Stand Up a go - "It's too scary". But is it? Sure there are things that make us nervous, things that make us doubt what we're doing. So let's be brave and talk about those things... Once we have, you'll see that it's more than worth the effort to "feel the fear and do it anyway" - it's nowhere near as scary as military service - and the benefits for mental health and well-being are outstanding.

Many vets, indeed the public, think that unless your woke - you can't be a comedian? Is that true? What the fun is woke anyway? Who do you submit your jokes to in order to find out if (1) they are funny (2) you're permitted to tell them... Fuck that! Funny is funny...! Just don't be a coconut... (Begins in C, ends in T and has U and N in the middle.) The Project COMEDY Ambassadors examine what WOKE means - agree on some concepts and disagree on many others. We're not going to give you the "accepted" answer... Just ours... And we may well be wrong. At least we've thought about it and decided that the key is... Revealed in the episode...!

How do you take a collection of gags and turn them into a routine? What order do you put your set in? Is it an art or is it a science. Gabriel, Jamie and Jay discuss what they've learnt about creating their sets... They also discuss 2 of the larger comedy news stories of the week as well as examine some new material ideas.

Is there a chance to turn the crap there is in everyday life into the funny stuff. Not just for the day-to-day grind, but to take to a Stand Up Comedy audience? Jay and Gabe explore the ideas… Standby for some controversial subjects - but we don't cross the line (if there is one)…

Not all stand up gigs are the same. Rather than standard comedy nights, there are the likes of Gong Shows, Set Lists, Roasts, Q&As and Competitions. Gabe and Jay examine the different types of gigs and the kind of preparation they take - including psychological preparation. Plus the give Set Lists a random attempt to try and practice what they preach.

We kick off Season 2 with a lighthearted (and occasionally rude - you know what we're like) look at comedy festivals - with a focus on Edinburgh. What do these festivals do for comedians. Plus we start with a quick review of some of the larger stories that happened while we were away. Once again joined by our amazing friend and mentor - Jay Sodagar.

To close off season one, we thought we give you the greatest thing comedy can do - fast fun - short change... One liners...! How the f*** do you make that happen, be funny and not be puns that kids make. The Combat Comics that are the Project COMEDY Ambassadors try and work it out... And invite a good mate to tell them they're just stupid f***ers...!