James Acaster | Hecklers Welcome (2024): ComCompendium

About this episode

The episode features a retrospective on James Acaster's 2024 appearance discussing his show 'Hecklers Welcome' and various topics related to comedy.

With James Acaster's Hecklers Welcome hitting over 400 cinema screens this weekend - we’re looking back at his 2024 appearance on the show. Originally released in two parts, we go in depth into the creation of the show including: the moment that led to James taking breaking from stand-up what it was like touring the show and if James still hates hecklers and I put your questions to James, where we talk all things Ghostbusters , Bo Burnham and *that* Oscars moment. Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to an exclusive LIVE Insider's Q&A with James from 2021. 👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram , YouTube & TikTok . Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod : ✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes ✅ Over an houir of exclusive extra content with James ✅ Early access to new episodes where possible ✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly-ish Stu&As PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else! Catch Up with James: James Acaster - Cinemagoers Welcome is out now in cinemas…

People in this episode

Host: Stuart Goldsmith

Guest: James Acaster

Topics covered

• stand-up comedy
• hecklers
• cinema
• interview
• comedy creation
• audience interaction

Keywords

• James Acaster
• Hecklers Welcome
• stand-up
• comedy
• interview
• Oscars
• Ghostbusters
• Bo Burnham

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Insiders Club, Patreon

Books & works: Hecklers Welcome, Ghostbusters

Places: Bristol, London, Manchester, Stoke, Marlborough

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