Inia James Podcast: Recent Episodes
Inia James
Comedian Inia James explores the universe and all of its secrets with a variety of legendary guests.
Nathaniel Ottersen is comedian from Oslo and a content creator for DNB ung. Apart from being hilarious on and off-stage he is one of the nicest guys I have ever met and whenever I see him a big smile creeps across my face.
Karsten Blomvik is a Comedian, Radio host, actor, TV-series creator and BJJ Blue belt. In this episode we hang out and discuss our common passions, some child hood trauma and a lot of comedy.
Good episode with a great comedian.
Enjoy!
Andreas Bach is a comedian from Bergen who hosts several shows including "Mørke kjelleren" a night dedicated to dark humor. He is also no embarking on a 1-2 month trip to Austin Texas to perform comedy and work his way into the U.S. market.
Tuva Bjørnstad is a Breath work teacher, van-lifer and public speaker. She lives full time in her van and has the freedom in her life many of us dream about. This episodes explores several themes and topics of common interest including breathing, living the life you want and dealing with fear.
Comedians Ahmed Mamow + Henrik Schatvet join me for an epic comedy hang session. Welcome to Riff city!
Tormod Brekke Øye and Marthias Karlsen Bratli own and operate humorkollektiv Vrøvl. In this episode we disscuss the journey they are on, their successes and their vision for the future.
Rohat is an artist and youth worker from Oslo East. His goal is to help younger people with diverse backgrounds realize their potential through artist development.
This episode explores the challenges many younger people with minority backgrounds are facing today and touches upon the state of anxiety and lack of hope which seems prevalent amongst society.
We discuss mindset, manifestation, AI, dystopic futures, solutions for creating change +++
This is a banger of an episode filled with insight, stories, humor and chaos. Enjoy!!!!
Viggo Venn is a Norwegian clown based in London and the winner of Britain's got talent 2023.
Viggo joins me in the studio at midnight to discuss his experience with Britain's got talent, life after winning and how he ended up dropping out of university to follow his fun.
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Alon Fellus is a stand up comedian and Youtuber. He's visitng Oslo to perform a roast at the Oslo Humorfest together with me and KILLED IT.
This episode is a wild ride where we discuss comedy, tear politicians to shreds, talk about mental health, happiness and comedy.
WARNING: Not for pussys
Oskar is the co-founder and festival director of the Oslo humorfest at Salt. He is also the host of "Steikje Løye", Co-hosts the "Ta vare" podcast, works at Det andre teatret and is a member of the "Nesten Lættis" impro group.
We discuss our experiences of the festival, different styles of humor, mental health, the projects he's involved in and much more.
Sjur Koppen is a stand up comedian who served in the Norwegian Navy and is a technology security advisor. In an era obsessed with AI and tech this gives him a great perspective to see the world through and talk about in a fun way.
I performed with Sjur earlier this year and really enjoyed his comedy and his company. This is a great episode that has a good mix of comedy, insight, ideas and good vibes.
Alex Lyngaas is a film maker, surfer and free spirit living in Oslo. He has a unique and resfreshing view on life and one of the warmest and honest people I've ever met. What you see is what you get. This conversation covered a lot of emotional territory and we discussed issues that are both close to our hearts all with good vibes and smiles.
Janne is a Burlesque dancer in Oslo with a show called "The After Dark Experience". This was the first time we met and after we discussed Burlesque the conversation went into a veryinteresting and thought provoking direction.
Since having this conversation I have implemented some of the things Janne discussed into my everyday life and feel better off for it.
Eirik Krokås, one of my favorite comedians, joins me on the podcast for an honest and epic conversation. Eririk struggled with a cocaine and gambling addiction which devestated his life...BUT, produced some awesome comedy. WORTH IT!!!!
He has a solo show call Føkk up (Fuck up) which channels these experiences into comedy gold and is helping him restore his life. It's sort of like the Rocky movie, except the main charachter is out of shape and can't box.
In this episode we discuss his addiction, his exceptional views on comedy and a lot more.
I love this dude and this is a great episode.
Mats Onsum is a yoga instructor and Hip Hop artist. An interesting combination that is more complimentary than first expected. After running into him by chance on the street (a way I get many of my guests) I invited him onto the show to discuss a wide variety of topics. I'm glad I did because this was a fun and thought provoking conversation.
Maria Moen co-hosts the "Fittologi" Podcast and was on the TV shows Cash Date, Paradise hotel & Camp Kulinaris. She is also studies journalism at OSlo MET and is writing about Incell culture.
Bonus pod med Hans Magne Skard- Vi presenterer 3 ting vi er interessert i og snakker litt rund det.
Hans Magne Skard is a norwegian comedian who recently returned from a 3 month trip to India. He also has a hilarious solo show called "Rett i Pannalet" which deals with death. This was a really intersting conversation and I enjoyed talking about some complex topics with Hans Magne.
Thor Stenhaug is a Norwegian comedian based in London. In this episode we discuss the social media game, life in London, unique selling points and more. This is a great episode for improving your social media following as a comedian/performer.
Martin Marki is a clown and co-founder of Nieu Comedy club. In this episode we have an honest and fun discussion about vulnerability on stage, trying to be to cool and some of the theories behind comedy. We also discuss the origins and vision of Oslo's best comedy venue, Nieu scene. This is a fun episode and I really enjoyed talking with Martin.
Isalill Kolpus is a comedian from the far noth norway. She is of Same origin and is currently performing her solo show "Oja, du er nysame". We discuss comedy, the russian border, the Dalia Lama, AI, Panopticons and discover a mutual passion. This was a really fun episode and Isalill is a fun hang.
Bergen homie and Comedy Legend Jonny Bayer is back! Our undeniable chemistry lights the mic on fire as we talk shit, discuss comedy and have fun just before we go on stage to a sold out show at Nieu. Good vibes!!!
Mert har tatt med seg 3 ting å snakke om og det har jeg og. Gøy, kort episode på under 20 min.
Mert Arslan is a young comedian based in Oslo. He from Turkish Kurdistan 10 years ago, dropped out of school and is now working with comedy full time. Mert works extremely hard to accomplish success and is a fun person to hang out with. This was a great talk where I learnt a lot and had a good time.
Hver episoder presenterer gjesten og meg 3 sak som vi tror er interssante og verdt å prate om. Vi lære og tuller samtidig mens vi kosser oss i studio. Hver episode er rund 20 minutter og vi gønner på. Episoden er på norsk og jeg prøver å integrerer meg.
Christian Bastiansen is a comedian, film maker and BJJ fanatic. He travels and documents UFC fighter Jack Hermansson and makes content with norwegian dance group Quick Style. We have a great talk about mental health, his adventures, comedy, BJJ, duck dicks and much more. Always fun hanging with Christian and I enjoyed making this episode.
Ahmed G is a comedian born in Somalia and lving in Oslo. He's been grinding hard on the comedy circuit and runs his own show at Bar ALF. As with every guest the conversation flows naturally to our common points of interest. I don't know much about Somalia or Somalian integration into Norway so we discuss this topic and more in a fun and easy going way.
I first met Anette over 10 years ago when she was one of Norway's top bloggers. In that times she's built a fitness and self development team, moved to Bali with her daughter and is now writing a book. From when I first met her until now we have both grown and matured as people and this conversation is a reflection of that development. We share a lot of the same views on what it means to live a flourishing and worthy life and I really enjoyed talking with her.
Pål Laukli is one of Norway's best commercial commercial photographers. In this episode we discuss the future of AI on creative work, his passion for motorbikes, influencer culture, public spending and of course comedy.
Vidar Hodnekvam is a Standup comedian from Bergen who has been performing for 15 years. In this episode we discuss his views on comedy, the success of last year's Christmas show at "Latter", his upcoming solo show "Pappalivet" and much more.
I put my Norwegian to the test as Mohammed Basefar joins me in the studio. Mohammed is a comedian who recently moved to Oslo from Stavanger and co-wrote + acted in the NRK comedy series "Døra". In this episode we discuss comedy, his very strict religious background as a child, integration, being tricked into going to Yemen, psychedelics, cannabis and more. I really learned a lot from this conversation and it strengthened my bond with someone who's been through a lot, but come out of the darkness carrying his own light.
Rasmus Brøgger is the founder of waterfest, a death diver, surfer, snowboarder, photographer and film maker who has chosen a lifestyle based on what he is passionate about. It was great talking to someone who follows their dreams and succeeds in living what many view as an unconventional lifestyle.
Victor Patrascan is a Romanian comedian travelling Europe and performing 2 shows "Failing in Love" and "Cancel Culture Comedy". In this episode we discuss his nomadic lifestyle, performing to different audiences and many of the current issues the world is experiencing.
Mike Rice is an Irish Stand up comedian currently on a European tour. He stopped by the studio in Oslo and we had a hilarious time getting to know each other. Mike is one of those comedians who is naturally funny and spins off into jokes, riffs and stories without effort. He had me in stitched from beginning to end. A very fun episode with a great comedian.
Ahmed Mamow is one of my favourite comedians and this is a great episode. We discuss Ahmed's upcoming solo show, me getting cancelled by my tribe, him opening for Theo Von and much more. A lot of comedy in this episode.
Andrea Løvland is a comedian based in Oslo who is actively grinding to perform more and get better at her craft. In this episode we discuss many topics including her experience and approach to comedy, what it's like being the daughter of the "Godfather" of Norwegian comedy and much more. This is the first time I experiment with Fan questions and I think we got some good questions for Andrea. A fun episode and a good time talking with a great comedian who is focused on realizing her potential.
Talor Browne is the CEO and founder of Talormade and an Australian living in Oslo. In this episode we discuss her rocky journey towards success and get an inside look into what it takes to build a thriving business, the origins of Talormade, her plans for the future and more. This is a great episode which deals with discovering purpose and do everything possible to accomplish your dream.
This is a fun one! Kjetil is a comedian based in Stavanger with a wide range of interests. We discuss a lot of interesting topics over beeries in the studio. This is the first time I've had a long conversation with Kjetil and I loved talking to him.
Cécile Moroni is a french comedian based in Oslo. She recently opened up for British Comedian Alan Carr and often performs at the best venues in Norway. In this episode we discuss her views on comedy, her experience performing with Alan, Napolean, integration, Marketing, Halloween and much more.
Gaute Berg Næss is a comedian based in Oslo who hosts Gaute show at Nieu and is releasing his own Web series in January 2023. In this episode we discuss a wide range of subjects over a few beers and lots of laughs.
Nafeel Rasul Bagge is a Bergen-based standup comedian, hilarious motherfucker and legend of the universe. This is a fun and silly episode where we discuss comedy and a bunch of other ridiculous topics. Buckle up.
Snorre is a stand up comedian and actor who hosts his own open mic show at Nieu in Oslo. His personality and his comedy is larger than life and he's one of the best newcomers in the Norwegian standup circuit. Good times drinking brewski's and talking comedy with this legend.
Kelly Bricen is a comedian, casting agent and friend based in Oslo. In this episode we discuss our comedy journeys, casting, racism, bullying and other topics of interest which naturally popped up in our conversation. I enjoyed my discussion with Kelly and hope you do too.
The legendary Jonny Bayer joins me on episode #20 of the “Inia James Podcast”. Buckle up for a fun episode covering comedy, the supernatural, medical procedures, rappers, virginity stories and more. This is the first time I met Jonny and we became instead friends. Bromance alarm 🚨 The podcast is available across all platforms. Enjoy
Pernille Haaland is a stand up comedian who lived and performed in England and is now based in Oslo. She's recently performed her solo show "Resting confused face" at the Edinburgh fringe festival.
Espen Abrahamsen is a stand up comedian who recently won the Latter Live try-outs in Oslo. We discuss his approach to comedy, what he did to prepare and have a fun time hanging out.
Alexander Bastiansen is a comedian and actor living in Oslo. In this episode we discuss comedy, the environment, parachuting, his experience being stuck in the Tsunami and more.
Dharshika Christopher is a Norwegian comedian living in Denmark. She is active in the stand-up community in both countries and performs in 4 different languages. In this episode we discuss performing cross-linguistically, her perspective on comedy and much more.
In this episode Comedian Magnus Henningsmoen joins me in the studio. We discuss comedy, his success with Tik Tok, Brain surgery, ancient forms of torture and much more.
Sivert is a stand up comedian, Judo black belt and has worked for international Media outlets around the world. In this episode we discus RDK comedy club, his experiences working with international journalism and a variety of other topics.
Marius Thorkildsen is a comedian who hosts the show "Stand up på minutt" at Nieu. His solo show "Føkk boi"debuted earlier this year.
Jim Swan is an English born comedian living in Oslo. He's one of my absolute favourites and has me rolling around in stictches both on and off stage. In this episode we cover comedy, veganism, pride and lots more.
In this episode I talk with Aussie film maker and good mate, Daniel Verguizas. We discuss Australia, the sauna, Theatrical sword fighting and my epic experiences with Ayahuasca.
Vetle Velstad is a stand up comedian who recently competed for a televised spot at "Latter live" on NRK. We discuss how he got this opportunity, his preparation and the experience itself. We also discuss Mental Health, do 10 rapid fire questions and cover several other topics with lots of laughter and good vibes. Enjoy!
Easter podcast with Beers in the studio. I spend 4 hours hanging out and having a great chat with Stand up comedian Kristian Garmanslund. We cover a lot of topics and have a lot of laughs. Enjoy.
In this episode I talk comedy, movies, Ukraine, Ice hockey and Stand up Ski with my boy, Stand up comedian and all round awesome guy, Kim Andre Engh.
In this episode I talk mad shit with Comedian, musician and father Joachim Eikeri. We discuss comedy, parenting, plans for a 420 show and much more.
Robert is a stand up comedian and also a journalism student. In this episode we discuss a lot of very stupid, but extremely fun topics. This is a good one!
Jason is an Australian photographer, Film maker and Legend. In this episode we enjoy beers together on Australia day and discuss the controversy around Australia day, Surfing, the Metaverse and our views on several other topics. Good times.
Espen is a stand up comedian, Law student and LEGEND!!!! Together we discuss being a pussy, dating in Oslo, Stephen Hawkings and a bunch of other topics we are both too stupid to understand.
John Alan is an American Podcaster, musician, comedian and powerlifter living in Norway. He's one of the reasons I started this podcast and is someone who always makes me smile. He also has a radio show on Freshfm24.com WORLDWIDE for the radio program “Comin’ Home With John Alan”.