Ask The Industry Podcast

Ben Venables (@benvenables) is the comedy editor at the Skinny which covers the Glasgow and Edinburgh Festivals (as well as the Scottish scene the whole year round). Ben has been a journalist for a number of years and has carved out a great niche for himself as a knowledgeable and earnest lover of stand-up. I got him on to talk about the future of the Edinburgh Fringe, what it is like working at the Skinny and his best tips to get reviewed (with and without a PR).I got him on to talk about:The Future of the Edinburgh Fringe How to get a review without any PR helpWhat actually goes on behind the scenes at the magazine during the festival and beyondWhat the star ratings actually mean (to him and his team)Why more Edinburgh Fringe winning acts aren't getting more exposure or opportunities.If there's too many awards / middle people involved at the festival. AND MORE! This podcast would be useful for anyone who is thinking of taking a show the Edinburgh Fringe (comedy or otherwise) and wants to get