Episode 8: Rob Copland
Ep.8 Rob Copland - The Bardo Podcast
Why Being Funny Doesn’t Fix You
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What happens when things start going well… and you still feel like a fraud?
In this episode, Marc Salmon speaks with comedian Rob Copland about imposter syndrome, self-doubt and the reality of life in stand-up.
Rob reflects on writing, performing, the Edinburgh Fringe and the pressure to succeed — and why being funny doesn’t necessarily make you feel better.
A funny, honest conversation about creativity, ego and trying to find something real underneath it all.
Topics include:
Imposter syndrome in comedy
Writing vs performing
Edinburgh Fringe and the industry
Success, ego and self-doubt
Belonging and comparison
Meaning, kindness and how to live
Guest:
Rob Copland is an award-winning comedian and clown. His show Gimme (One With Everything) won the Victoria Wood Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024, following his debut Mainstream Muck, which won Best Show at the Comedian’s Choice Awards.
https://www.instagram.com/robertdcopland/
Things mentioned:
Eddie Pepitone – For the Masses
Chögyam Trungpa – Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism
Nick Nemeroff – stand-up special - The Pursuit of Comedy has Ruined My Life
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Music by Marc Salmon and Robert Fuller
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