Joe Jacobs on making his BBC Radio 4 documentary 'Hip-hop's Laughing Stock' - a podcast by Steve Whiteley

In this conversation I chat to comedian and rapper Joe Jacobs (https://www.instagram.com/jesterjacobs).

Joe Jacobs is a comedian, rapper and writer. He has shared bills with acts including Bill Burr and Stewart Lee. He has been seen/heard on Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, Radio 1XTRA and gained millions of views online. In addition to stand up, as rapper Jester Jacobs, he’s put out music since his debut Mental Disorder in 2008. Joe has also performed two critically acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

We kick things off talking about our shared dislike for hebrew school. Joe explains why it's important to keep perspective during these pandemic times. He describes the struggle of writing new material when you don’t have the deadline of performing at gigs. Joe breaks down his approach to creativity and the importance of having structure and routine. He explains why he likes writing new material before a gig/set and how he has dealt with the anxiety and adrenaline that comes with performing.

Joe Jacobs on making his BBC Radio 4 documentary 'Hip-hop's Laughing Stock' and the importance of structure and routine. We talk about Joe's recent documentary 'Hip-hop's Laughing Stock' and how he it got commissioned on BBC Radio 4. He talks about the difficulty with feeling joyful but not looking joyful or happy and how it’s cost him getting promoted at work We exchange stories of growing up in the 'burbs' and getting jacked, how smoking weed in our teenage years affected us and Joe describes his mindfulness practice and loads more!

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Steve - @offkeysteve

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