{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Podcast","title":"Kate Hammer - Government Approved Podcast Hour","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1e66ec92\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3485,"description":"Ollie Horn Horn is joined by Kate Hammer, a stand-up comedian, writer, and director presenting her debut Edinburgh Fringe show Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian.\nThey talk about:\nThe definition and industry pressure of an official Edinburgh Fringe \"debut\" hour compared to work-in-progress runs.\nHer background writing and developing for television (EastEnders, River City, Bridge of Lies) and the funding challenges facing independent Scottish comedy productions.\nCollaborating with comedian and director Stuart Laws to sharpen her show's narrative structure, pacing, and callbacks.\nGender dynamics in comedy, confronting reviewer biases, and using stage presence and costuming to connect with audiences.\nThey recommend:\nStuart Laws\nRosco McClelland\nJack Ansett\nTom Ballard\nTom Cashman\nGrace Mulvey","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OROFdpfN8IRpXYPpBUz7hrdZfVcKEC6StusO18M8nnw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MmI2/NjM1M2QzMzllNzJk/ZmRmYTA0OWJmZTU2/MWVmNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}