This episode is with Ian Adkins and Laura Rouxel of 800lb Gorilla a comedy media company who produce, distribute, and market stand-up comedy video specials and audio albums around the world.

We talk in particular about the work of 800lb Gorilla in the UK, filming and promoting specials for comedians such as Stuart Goldsmith, Fern Brady, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Ivo Graham and many more.

We talk about their relationship with artists, promoting UK acts in America and Australia, the importance of social media and finding the right clip or chunk of a show for the right platform.

You can watch 800 Pound Gorilla Media’s catalogue of stand-up specials via their site here (https://800poundgorillamedia.com/).

You can also catch their stand-up alumni showcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year on 21st August - tickets here (https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/800-pound-gorilla-alumni-showcase).  

Established in 2016, 800 Pound Gorilla Media was started by managers of comedians in need of a company that would bring a modern focus of behavioural targeting, digital marketing and fan engagement around comedy albums, podcasts, and video projects.

The record label division has over 500 comics on their roster and works with Netflix, Kevin Hart’s LOL, All Things Comedy, and others.

The company has also produced over 100 stand-up comedy video specials both in the US and the UK; on various platforms including Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Showtime and BBC.  

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