The second series of our comedy criticism podcast But Is It Funny? has launched on all major platforms.
Hosted by Guardian comedy critic and theatre-maker Brian Logan, writer Jamal Khadar and comedy writer and performer Suchandrika Chakrabarti, the podcast is on a mission to extend and diversify the critical conversation around comedy as part of our PopChange project.
“Comedy is a big deal these days; it deserves great critics and constructive criticism, just as much as the theatre, film or book industries. I’m really excited to work with Jamal, Brian and the Counterpoints Arts team on ‘But Is It Funny?’ because we need more spaces in which to discuss comedy and its relationship to social change.”
Suchandrika Chakrabarti
Season 2 will feature conversations about a wide variety of topics from Munya Chawawa’s new YouTube series, to comedy as a social prescription on the NHS. Plus there will be special guest interviews and hosts.
“Counterpoints Arts has already been giving new, diverse comedians a platform to perform. This is an exciting opportunity to take things further, exploring what comedy says about us, our culture and why it matters.”
Jamal Khadar
‘Being a comedy critic can be a lonely business, so I’m really looking forward to joining forces with two people who are as fascinated by the artform and its influence as I am.’ Brian Logan
You can find But Is It Funny? each week on your favourite podcast platforms, or listen online
