“I like making people laugh,” Rich Wilson, comedian and podcaster

More Than Work

This week’s guest is Rich Wilson, stand up comedian and host of the podcast Insane in the Men Brain.

Rich did everything before he became a stand up comic having wanted to be a chef and then a mechanic. Eventually, he was a barman at Up the Creek and after some encouragement, took the stage. After about 20 years, he hasn’t stopped yet. The story is more entertaining with told by Rich so listen for more!

In fact, the entire episode is funnier and more poignant than I can make it in this write up. We chat about:

• Rich’s career in comedy
• Comedic influences
• Louis CK
• Insane in the Men Brain and mental health
• Learning from doing the podcast
• Saying yes
• Music, television and TK Maxx
• Aging
• And more…

Note from Rabiah (Host):

I laughed while editing this episode…a lot. It was so cool to sit down with Rich, virtually, and have this chat. I have a bad track record when it comes to the people I put up on a pedestal sometimes but since a lot of times, Rich is already on a stage, the pedestal isn’t too far a reach and he is really great. I’m excited that listeners will get to know him and also, a few interactions with his wife, fellow comedian Kate McGann added to the levity. I think sometimes things got more serious than expected but if you’ve listened before, you know that’s part of it. And do let us know what you said “yes” to after listening!

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Find Rich

Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamrichwilson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamrichwilson

Website: https://www.richwilsoncomedian.com/

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Mentioned in this episode:

Kate McGann: https://www.instagram.com/katemcgannarang/

Eddie Murphy: https://www.facebook.com/EddieMurphy

Richard Pryor: https://www.richardpryor.com/

Louis CK: https://www.instagram.com/louisckx/

The Artist’s Way: https://www.theartistswaybook.com/

Insane in the Men Brain: https://play.acast.com/s/insaneinthemenbrain

Islington Radio: https://islingtonradio.co.uk/

Shazam: https://www.shazam.com/

Philip Simon: https://www.philipsimon.co.uk

Vix Leyton: https://www.vixleyton.co.uk/

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