Episode 10: Lawrence Dodd
Ep.10 Lawrence Dodd - The Bardo Podcast
The Buddhist Clown Trying to Stay Human
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How do you stay human in a world that constantly pushes you towards fear, certainty and overwhelm?
In this episode of The Bardo Podcast, Marc Salmon is joined by comedian and clown Lawrence Dodd for a conversation about comedy, Buddhism, sobriety, neurodivergence, political despair and the search for connection in confusing times.
Lawrence’s work blends clowning, existential confusion and performance art into something vulnerable, chaotic and unexpectedly hopeful. Together we explore what happens when certainty stops working, why play might matter more than ever, and how to stay open-hearted when the world feels like it’s closing down.
We discuss autism and masking, intrusive thoughts, addiction, organising, spirituality, identity and why community still matters.
A funny, strange and emotionally honest conversation about uncertainty, vulnerability and learning to remain human.
Topics include:
Comedy and vulnerability
Sobriety and Buddhism
Autism and masking
Intrusive thoughts and overwhelm
Spirituality and uncertainty
Clowning and play
Political despair and connection
Identity and belonging
Community and organising
Staying open in difficult times
Guest:
Lawrence Dodd is an alternative comedian and clown whose work blends performance art, chaos and emotional honesty.
His new show This Can’t Be It is directed by Lara Ricote with Rachael Dobbie on tech.
Lawrence @ Soho Theatre - June 4th
https://sohotheatre.com/events/lawrence-dodd-this-cant-be-it/
Lawrence instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pleaselozplease/
Lara Ricote new special:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVDk4MFVkeM
Online Meditation Sessions:
Second and fourth Sundays, 10:30am UK
If you're interested in joining, send Marc a message on Instagram
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Music by Marc Salmon and Robert Fuller
Artwork by Zoe Brownstone - Check out her special here
