Chris Ramsey: The Fear Every Comedian Lives With | The Tom Aspinall Podcast | EP 6

This week Tom sits down with comedian, presenter and podcast host Chris Ramsey for an honest conversation about pressure, failure and what it really takes to make people laugh for a living.

Chris opens up about bombing on stage, walking away from university to chase comedy, the relentless work behind stand-up and why performing live never gets any easier. Tom and Chris compare the similarities between stepping into the octagon and walking onto a stage in front of thousands of people.

The pair also discuss podcasting, fame, Strictly Come Dancing, dealing with fear, and the advice they’d give to their younger selves.

This episode includes:

Why bombing on stage made Chris a better comedian

Quitting university to pursue comedy full-time

The pressure of making people laugh for a living

Chris’ first stand-up gigs and finding his voice

Podcasting vs TV vs live performance

Life with Rosie Ramsey and how everything changed

Fear, mortality and appreciating life

Advice Chris would give to his younger self