Rhys James is an accomplished comedian known for his prolific social media presence as well as having six solo shows under his belt, the latest of which (Split Milk) has recently just completed an international sell-out tour. Rhys is also a frequent face on British TV screens, with over 35 appearances on 'Mock The Week' as well as featuring on 'Live At The Apollo' and 'QI'.In this episode, we discuss the role of contrarianism in comedy, shaping identities for audience expectations and Rhys' place in the world of comedy.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to over 30 minutes of extras including how to succeed as a new comic in a writers' room, picking the right venue to film a special in plus we talk about how to structure the order of material in a panel show.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Get exclusive access to video versions of episodes✅ Ad-free audio episodes✅ Exclusive extra content inc over 30 minutes with Rhys✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”✅ Plus, you’ll be the first to hear guest announcements and other exciting newsCatch Up with Rhys:You can now stream Rhys James’ special, Split Milk, at rhysjames.co.uk.Also, keep up-to-date with Rhys on Instagram, @rhysjamesy.Everything Stu's up to:I'm back at Leicester Comedy Festival with a whole hour of new stuff. Come and help me figure it all out…22 February 2025 at 4.00pm | Firebug.Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else including live dates at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.