Stuart Goldsmith's The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

“How are you doing?”

This is his standard, gentle opening to ease into the conversation.

“What comic would it be most narratively satisfying if they killed you?”

A recurring, quirky question that elicits a creative and often funny response.

“Are you happy?”

This is the podcast's most famous signature question, used to close the interview on a personal, reflective note.

“How long have you been doing stand-up?”

He often asks this early to establish a timeline for the guest's career.

“What was the origin of [a specific project]?”

Used to explore the inception of a particular show, film, or creative endeavor.

“What do you see as your greatest strength as a comic?”

This question prompts guests to perform a self-analysis of their core comedic skills.

“What are your 'superhero weaknesses' as a performer?”

The direct follow-up to the 'strengths' question, exploring perceived challenges and areas for growth.

“Can you give me an example of [a creative choice you made]?”

He uses this to move from abstract ideas to concrete examples of the creative process.

“How do you cope with a bad gig?”

This question reveals a guest's resilience and their process for dealing with failure.

“Why aren't you even more successful?”

A famously provocative question that probes a guest's ambition and perspective on their own career.

“Can you review yourself honestly for me?”

This closing question asks for a guest's unvarnished self-perception of their own comedy.

“What were the decisions behind pausing or changing [a major project]?”

Asks guests to reflect on significant career transitions and the reasons behind them.

“What's your next creative project?”

A forward-looking question to see what the guest is currently working on or planning.