This episode I speak to award-winning Irish comedian, Shane Daniel Byrne about his career to date. You might know his podcast Young Hot Guys.

Dive into this pocket of joy as we discuss his sell-out success at Edinburgh, his self-care routine during show season and his visions for the future. 

Follow Shane here:

https://aviarytalent.com/shane-daniel-byrne

https://www.tiktok.com/@shanedanbyrne_?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/shanedanbyrne/?hl=en

You might like to join my Inner Circle Members Club for a free monthly Zoom designed to help reconnect you with yourself, your joys and set realistic goals for your self-care. More information on my webpage here: https://thewellnessclinic.ie/inner-circle/

Niamh's links:

https://www.linktr.ee/thewellnessclinicireland/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:10 Singing as a vocal warm up

03:00 Self-belief

04:30 Writing his shows

05:45 Having a discipline with writing

09:10 Shane having a week off

09:40 Pre-show routine: food

10:40 Pre-show routine: connection with others

11:40 Paying for reviews

12:30 Post-show wind-down

15:15 Other comedians being cool

15:50 Being sober on stage

18:20 Eating food late at night

21:07 Pre-show routine for Edinburgh

23:00 Pre-show nerves / rituals

23:30 Bouquet of flowers

24:50 Not having a "persona"

26:40 Shane's characters

28:35 Processing the Pandemic

36:20 Shane's upcoming shows

37:05 Demand avoidance / admin work

40:00 Future goals and plans

43:30 Shane's idea of perfect happiness

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