Welcome to Episode 3 of The Champ & Contender Podcast, where we sit down with comedian Alex Hayman for a hilarious and thought-provoking conversation about the highs and lows of stand-up comedy, navigating the chaos of social media, and the complexities of comedic rivalry. Whether you’re a comedy fan, a social media enthusiast, or just looking for a dose of laughter and inspiration, this episode has it all.

🎭 Comedy, Freedom, and Staying Real Why staying true to yourself as a comedian is non-negotiable in the world of stand-up. The fine line between freedom of speech and future controversy in comedy. Is improvisation the key to making comedy feel more authentic and raw?

📱 Social Media vs. Live Gigs TikTok comedy vs. the rush of live gigs: Can social media ever replace the real-life energy of stand-up comedy? The trap of fast growth on social media and why it might be fleeting. Can stand-up comedy thrive on TikTok Live? We break it down.

🤔 Rivalries & Connections in Comedy Is rivalry in comedy healthy or harmful? The challenges of building real connections in a competitive industry like comedy.

⚽ Football Hot Takes Lopetegui’s future and Bowen’s captaincy struggles—Alex Hayman shares his football insights. Are English managers doomed to never win big? Why Klopp outshines Pep Guardiola in the football world.

🍺 Showstopper Segment Our popular Showstopper Segment returns! Alex faces the ultimate challenge: choose between comedy legends like Kevin Bridges and Ricky Gervais, or take a shot! Who does Alex crown as the ultimate champ, and who sends him reaching for the glass?

🏗️ Bonus Content A mockumentary in the works based on the construction site. The secrets of winning over an audience, and how Kevin Bridges and Ricky Gervais do it with ease. Packed with laughs, controversial takes, and deep insights into both comedy and the online world, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about stand-up comedy, social media, and sports opinions.

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00:00 - Intro

02:40 - Tv and Film

04:08 - Future goals

06:35 - Do I Get Private Work

08:00 - What Inspires

09:00 - What’s on the cards in comedy

11:00 - Live standup

15:15 - Comparisons

17:42 - Drawing a blank

20:40 - Heckler moment

23:12 - Social Media Pro’s and Con’s

27:19 - Direction of Comedy

33:17 - Comedy Rivalries

35:55 - Up and coming comedians

37:00 - Shot Stopper

50:25 - West Ham

59:44 - Euro’s with England

01:05:36 - Next England manager

01:09:32 - kitchen ravers