Yuriko Kotani: Culture Shock, Stand-Up in a Second Language & Channel 4 Fame

Yuriko Kotani: Culture Shock, Stand-Up in a Second Language & Channel 4 Fame 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, Steve Otis Gunn sits down with award-winning comedian Yuriko Kotani , whose sharp wit and cultural observations have made her a standout voice in UK comedy. Born in Japan and now based in the UK, Yuriko shares her unique perspective on the British way of life, the language of stand-up, and the surprising realities of her comedy journey, including: Culture Shock & Comedy: Turning everyday misunderstandings into hilarious routines. Learning Stand-Up in a Second Language: The linguistic hurdles and unexpected advantages. British Manners vs. Japanese Etiquette: Finding funny in the contrast. Deadpan Delivery: How she carved out her own space in a fast-paced comedy scene. Edinburgh Fringe Experiences: The highs, the lows, and the multilingual audiences. This episode will appeal to anyone who loves smart, cross-cultural comedy, has ever felt like an outsider, or just wants to hear what it’s like doing stand-up in a second language. 🎤 About Yuriko Kotani Yuriko Kotani is a Japanese-born comedian based in London. She rose to prominence after winning the BBC New Comedy Award and has since appeared on major platforms including Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central , Live at the Apollo , and Comedy Central . Known for her clever, observational humour and unique take on cross-cultural life, she continues to build a loyal fanbase across the UK and beyond. Career Highlights : Winner – BBC New Comedy Award Live at the Apollo (BBC Two) Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) Pls Like (BBC Three) 🔗 Connect with Yuriko Kotani Instagram Facebook 📢 Follow the Podcast Stay updated with the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram TikTok YouTube Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn Host: Steve Otis Gunn Guest: Yuriko Kotani – Comedian & Writer Duration: 49 minutes Release Date: Sept 27, 2024 Season: 3, Episode 2 All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You', available in all good bookshops and online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.