Our first returning guest is Singaporean comedian Sam See, previously featured in Episode 25 of the first season.
Since the last recording in January 2023, Sam has uprooted himself and relocated from Singapore to the UK as - in his own words - he has reached the ceiling in Singapore. Sam shares his gentle criticism of the comedy audience in Singapore.
Sam also just finished supporting Ed Byrne on tour in 17 locations, including some well-off towns and some run down places. The bulk of this episode focuses on Sam’s approach to perform as a newly settled immigrant act in these small English towns in front of audience that are predominantly old and white.
Sam is at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year (2024) with two shows:
Sam See: And I Can't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
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Intro; why Sam is invited back
Sam moving from Singapore to the UK
The tour - opening for Ed Byrne
The reason Sam swapped Singapore for UK
Has Sam considered US or Australia instead?
First time Sam living on his own
How Sam was asked to be Ed Byrne’s tour support act
More on the actual tour
Winning over an older, predominantly white audience
Research fun facts before arriving in a new town for performance
Some British cities/towns with tricky pronunciations
Audience demographic
Singaporean audience trained Sam to always write generally
Example of Sam employing local references in his jokes
Sam’s own touring plan
Sam’s shows at 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and his social media
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Podcast intro music by @Taigenkawabe
