The Show Must Go Wrong

Dan Belkin on Corporate Improv Horror Stories & Comedy Around Europe

What’s the difference between North American and European comedy audiences—and what happens when corporate improv gigs go horribly wrong? In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by comedian Dan Belkin, who grew up in Canada, started in improv, and now tours all over Europe doing stand-up comedy. We talk about the differences between North American and European crowds, throwing people out of shows, and the brutal early years of comedy. Dan also shares stories from corporate improv gigs, bombing in front of his girlfriend, and what it’s like when your parents come watch your stand-up. From bad crowds to life on the road, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of building a comedy career internationally. If you’re into stand-up comedy, touring stories, and comedy behind the scenes, this episode is for you. — 🎟 Go see Dan live! Grab tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/dan-belkin-comedy-41836700153Follow & find more Dan Belkin here: https://www.instagram.com/danbelkincomedy/https://www.youtube.com/@danielbelkincomedy/videos https://www.tiktok.com/@danbelkincomedy 🌍 Come see your host Pat Moore live & request a show in your city:https://linktr.ee/patmoorecomedybit.ly/PatMooreLiveShowAlarmFollow & find more of Pat here: https://www.instagram.com/patmoorecomedy/ https://www.youtube.com/@PatMooreComedy ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Dan Belkin 2:21 North American Comedy vs European Comedy & Audiences 8:25 Throwing people out on stage/bad crowds 18:24 Horrible early years of comedy & corporate improv stories 30:10 Bombing in front of your girlfriend 35:42 Parents coming to standup shows 44:15 Making it, big & small dreams, and dealing with life on the road 56:37 Outro

Dragos on Tough Crowds, Touring Europe & Building Comedy Independently

What does it take to build a stand-up comedy career independently in Europe? In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by Romanian comedian Dragos to talk about tough crowds, touring Europe, and building an audience from the ground up. We get into performing crowd work in Romanian, shared Eastern European experiences, and how Dragos approached comedy early on with a clear plan for success. We also talk about balancing producing and writing, building an hour of material, and the realities of touring independently across Europe. From Flixbus horror stories to terrible venues, bad shows, and the early grind of stand-up comedy, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to make comedy work outside the traditional industry system. We also get into social media, crowd work clips, and how comedians are building audiences online today. If you’re into stand-up comedy, touring stories, and comedy behind the scenes, this episode is for you. — 🎟 Go see Dragos live! Grab tickets here: https://dragoscomedy.com/ Follow & find more Dragos here: https://www.instagram.com/dragoscomedy https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DragosComedy⁩  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCGmFvH5bL4sUerU76Nr2f8A] https://www.tiktok.com/@dragoscomedy 🌍 Come see your host Pat Moore live & request a show in your city: https://linktr.ee/patmoorecomedy bit.ly/PatMooreLiveShowAlarm Follow & find more of Pat here: https://www.instagram.com/patmoorecomedy https://www.youtube.com/@PatMooreComedy — ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Dragos 2:37 Bad shows & staying Independent 10:01 Tough crowds, crowd work in Romanian, and shared eastern european experience 19:05 How Dragos started comedy & his plan for success 32:50 Balancing producing & writing, and building an hour 37:01 Dragos 1st tour, and flixbus horror stories 44:05 Early workload, worst venues, and bad shows 51:46 Finding venues & raw dogging early career 59:24 Starting tiktok, social media, and crowd work clips 1:00:09 Looking forward & Outro

Comedy, Hecklers & Why Audiences Are Like Surfing with Tamer Kattan

What does it really take to survive in stand-up comedy? In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by comedian Tamer Kattan to talk about hecklers, life on the road, and the philosophy behind stand-up. We get into whether comedy is a blue collar art form, how comics deal with difficult audiences, and what performers actually learn from open mics. Tamer also shares insights from winning The World Series of Comedy, finding inspiration while touring, and the difference between good nervous energy and bad nervous energy on stage. From crowd work to comedy mindset, this is a behind-the-scenes look at life as a working comedian. If you’re into stand-up comedy, comedy philosophy, and stories from life on stage, this episode is for you. — 🌐 Tamer Kattan: 🌐 Pat Moore: 📱 Follow: — ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Tamer Kattan 1:24 Is comedy a blue collar art form? 7:12 Dealing with hecklers 11:27 The purpose of an open mic & the pitfalls of hosting 20:47 Winning The World Series Of Comedy 24:10 Audiences are like surfing 27:42 Life on the road & finding inspiration 38:05 Entitlement, mountain tops, and why to do comedy 47:13 Good nervous vs. bad nervous 58:32 Outro

Comedy Around the World, Bad Gigs & Edinburgh Fringe Stories with Elena Gabrielle

What happens when you perform comedy all over the world—and things don’t go to plan? In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by Australian comedian Elena Gabrielle, who shares stories from performing across Europe, the UK, and beyond. We talk about bad gigs, horrendous Edinburgh Fringe experiences, and what it’s like performing for different audiences around the world. Elena also opens up about grief while performing, mental health on tour, and what it takes to build a career as an independent comedian. From wild shows in Jamaica to navigating comedy scenes in different countries, this is what really happens behind the scenes of stand-up and live performance. If you’re into stand-up comedy, international touring, and behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is for you. — 🎟 Go see Elena live! Grab tickets here: https://www.elenagabrielle.com/Follow & find more of Elena here: https://www.instagram.com/elenagabrielle/https://www.youtube.com/elenagabriellehttps://www.tiktok.com/@realelenagabrielle🌍 Come see your host Pat Moore live & request a show in your city:https://linktr.ee/patmoorecomedybit.ly/PatMooreLiveShowAlarmFollow & find more of Pat here: https://www.instagram.com/patmoorecomedy/https://www.youtube.com/@UC527D1IarywmoI5GYT74JoA — ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Elena Gabrielle 01:43 Performing for your own audience & Bad Shows 4:17 Grief while performing & mental health 07:33 How UK, European, and American audiences differ 11:39 Differences between standup & cabaret, 17:48 Horrendous Stories From Edinburgh Fringe, 22:05 Being an entrepreneurial Artist, 27:23 Staring comedy & moving to Berlin, 32:05 Wild show in Jamaica & the worst country to perform in, 40:08 Maintaining your mental health on tour & going solo, 49:29 How to approach social media & comedy in India 53:31 what is making it 59:22 Outro

Bad Gigs, Heckled by the Tea Party & 21 Years in Comedy with Andy Haynes

Do bad gigs ever stop—even after 20+ years in comedy? In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by American comedian Andy Haynes, who stopped by in Berlin during his European tour to talk about bombing on stage, bad shows, and what actually gets harder (and easier) over time in stand-up. We talk about political comedy, opening for famous friends, finding your voice, and the reality of building a long-term career in comedy. Andy also shares some of his worst gig memories, including getting heckled by the Tea Party. If you’re into stand-up comedy, behind-the-scenes stories, and life on the road, this episode is for you. —🎟 Go see Andy live! Grab tickets here: https://www.imandyhaynes.com/Follow & find more of Andy here: https://www.instagram.com/imandyhaynes/https://punchup.live/andyhayneshttps://www.youtube.com/@andyhaynes🌍 Come see your host Pat Moore live & request a show in your city:https://linktr.ee/patmoorecomedybit.ly/PatMooreLiveShowAlarmFollow & find more of Pat here: https://www.instagram.com/patmoorecomedy/https://www.youtube.com/@UC527D1IarywmoI5GYT74JoA — ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Andy Haynes 03:43 Bad Shows 21 Years Into Comedy? 06:53 Political Comedy, Missed Opportunities, and what hurts about a bad set 10:09 Opening/Featuring For Famous Friends with different audiences & The Political Spectrum 21:31 Finding Your Voice, and Andys Start in Comedy 27:32 Working in a structureless career & when to turn over material 34:25 Filming Comedy Central Presents On Edibles & "Making It" 43:46 Comedy in the internet age 52:42 Finding Your Audience & unwritten comedy rules 57:43 Worst Gig Memories & Getting Heckled by the Tea Party