Paul Ego is going solo and pushing boundaries

About this episode

Paul Ego discusses his experiences in comedy, the nuances of live performance, and the importance of authenticity in his craft.

Veteran comedian Paul Ego joins Paula Bennett for a candid chat about life on stage, instinct, and why the first joke is usually the best one. After three decades in the game, Ego reflects on finding his audience, the freedom of live performance, and the fine line between pushing boundaries and losing the room. He also shares the story behind his stage name and why he’s never been interested in playing it safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Paula Bennett

Guest: Paul Ego

Topics covered

• comedy
• live performance
• audience engagement
• pushing boundaries
• personal reflection

Keywords

• Paul Ego
• comedy
• live performance
• audience
• stage name
• boundaries
• jokes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NZME

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