Suzi Ruffell (2019): ComCompendium

About this episode

In this episode, Stuart Goldsmith revisits his 2019 conversation with Suzi Ruffell, discussing LGBTQ+ representation, the challenges of being a new comedian, and the complexities of happiness.

We’re back in the archives with Suzi Ruffell from 2019, where we discuss: making sure that LGBTQ+ people in the audience feel seen how punishing she found being a new act (and whether she could do it all again) and why she finds happiness terrifying Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly get access to the full back catalogue of extras , including 25 minutes with Suzi! 👉 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 ✅ Exclusive extra content you can't find anywhere else ✅ Early access to new episodes where possible ✅ Exclusive membership offerings including weekly-ish Stu&As Catch Up with Suzi: Suzi Ruffell is currently on tour with The Juggle , find out all the dates and more at suziruffell.com . Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE - find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy . Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate . Get in touch : If you’re…

People in this episode

Host: Stuart Goldsmith

Guest: Suzi Ruffell

Topics covered

• LGBTQ+ representation
• comedy career challenges
• happiness and fear
• live performance
• podcast promotion

Keywords

• Suzi Ruffell
• Stuart Goldsmith
• LGBTQ+
• comedy
• performance
• happiness
• podcast
• tour
• Insiders Club

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Insiders Club, patreon.com/comcompod, suziruffell.com, stuartgoldsmith.com, Acast, ComComPod

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