Learn Podcast Insights From the Pros
A Comedy Podcast Where Having Fun is the Key Ingredient
Alexander Krause and his large array of guests have created a wild world of characters on the improv comedy podcast, One Last Late-Night Talk Show. The Australian-based podcast has nearly 60 episodes of irreverent content and has been in existence for nearly three years. We asked Alexander about running the comedy show, and its heavy reliance on guest performances.
What’s your podcast about?
One Last Late-Night Talk Show is a comedic improvised talk show starring the Melbourne improv scenes best and brightest. Guests come on as fantastical improvised characters, whose lives are put under the microscope through interview questions, games and commercials.
What’s the theme?
In short, an interview. In long, the show has a sci-fi bend to the improvisation. But it really depends on the characters the guests bring to the show.
Why did you decide to start a podcast?
I have been creating various podcasts for 10 years now, but this specific show was started so that I could play silly characters with people who make me laugh.
What’s the biggest hurdle you face regularly in creating your podcast? How do you overcome it?
Casting can be a bit of a hurdle, as the show calls for a rather large guest pool with a specific talent of improvisation, and previously I had difficulty with finding a space to record with so many different people. Thankfully, for the past year I have been recording the show out of Impro Melbourne, a wonderful Melbourne-based improv company of which I am a part (and can pull some people to guest on the show).
What’s the biggest reward you get from your podcast?
There is a joy in capturing those wild, in the moment, silly ideas, and getting to listen back to them and share that with others. I also really enjoy adding flourishes in the editing process that can make small things come to life.
Are there any other insights about your podcasting career you’d like to share?
Do what you love, know why you’re doing it, and equalize your audio.
What is your favorite podcast/YouTube/Newsletter to listen to (besides yours)?
A large inspiration for my show, and all things improvisation, is the wonderful Los Angeles group Big Grande. Few people make longform improvised shows, and few people can make it as well as they do.
What do you wish you knew more about?
Cameras, and video production. I would love to record improvised stage shows, and share those wonderful moments.
