Episode #65
Ben Pope: From Stand-Up to BookTok, Armstrong and Miller Inspiration & Nepotism in Showbiz | TalkBox Ep. 65
This week on TalkBox, Rich Fulcher catches up with comedian, writer and book obsessive Ben Pope ahead of his limited Edinburgh Fringe run. They talk about the nepotism in showbiz, Ben's comedy upbringing and his love of British sketch comedy, from Armstrong and Miller to That Mitchell and Webb Look . Ben also explains how reviewing book-cover clichés became his first viral breakthrough and helped lead him into the book-related corner of the internet he's now thriving in. They also discuss the differences between a stand-up tour and a book tour, growing up surrounded by books, the realities of making comedy online, and Ben's upcoming Edinburgh shows. And somewhere along the way, Rich and Ben hatch the beginnings of a British wine business that absolutely should not exist. A funny, offbeat catch-up with one of the UK's most distinctive comedy and book creators. Follow so you never miss a new episode! Find Ben's shows and tickets: https://www.instagram.com/popesbenedict/ Support TalkBox To Keep It Independent! Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/RichFulchersTalkBox Buy Us A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/talkbox Shop the merch: https://richfulcher.bigcartel.com/ Drop your thoughts in the comments below cause we read them all! Follow Rich for updates and behind-the-scenes weirdness: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rich_fulcher/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Rich_Fulcher From the twisted, itchy mind behind The Mighty Boosh, Snuff Box, Rick and Morty, and more.
