Class Clown
Class Clown
Podcast Description
Part nostalgia trip, part confessional, part masterclass in unconventional success—this is no ordinary interview podcast.
In Class Clown, Seann Walsh chats to the boldest rule-breakers in entertainment, uncovering the wild tales of childhood chaos, brushes with disaster, and the personal battles that shaped them. But beneath the mischief lies a powerful thread—how the very traits that caused trouble early on became the unexpected fuel for their biggest achievements.
Expect laugh-out-loud memories, raw moments of vulnerability, and the kind of hard-won wisdom you won't hear anywhere else.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of childhood mischief, personal struggles, and unconventional pathways to success. Episodes may dive into topics like childhood pranks, formative experiences in school, and how early challenges influenced guests' creative careers, with specific examples including wild stories of adolescence and the importance of embracing one's flaws.
Part nostalgia trip, part confessional, part masterclass in unconventional success—this is no ordinary interview podcast.
In Class Clown, Seann Walsh chats to the boldest rule-breakers in entertainment, uncovering the wild tales of childhood chaos, brushes with disaster, and the personal battles that shaped them. But beneath the mischief lies a powerful thread—how the very traits that caused trouble early on became the unexpected fuel for their biggest achievements.
Expect laugh-out-loud memories, raw moments of vulnerability, and the kind of hard-won wisdom you won’t hear anywhere else.
The incredible Ross Noble joins Seann Walsh on Class Clown to discuss his savvy career moves, why saying ” No” is more powerful than saying “Yes” and the influence of Eddie Izzard, Jasper Carrot & Billy Connolly. Ross talks about his surprisingly strong performance on Celebrity Apprentice, achieving incredible success despite being dyslexic and achieving only two GCSE’s.
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00:00 Panel Shows and Saying “No”
04:17 Building His Comedy Audience
08:18 Career Savvy
13:25 ADHD, Evolving Language
16:58 Labelled “Bonkers”
21:40 Early Comedy Inspirations & Career Goals
28:08 Life Philosophies
30:51 Celebrity Apprentice
36:47 Confidence & Responsibility
42:20 Terrible Grades, Amazing Parents
51:20 Growing Up In Cramlington
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