John Bishop: Opening Up About the Pain Behind My Comedy (E302)

John Bishop is a well-loved comedian known for his down-to-earth humour and unique storytelling style. Starting his career in the corporate world as a UK sales professional, John eventually found his way to comedy, bringing a relatable, everyman approach to his performances that resonate with audiences. Over the years, he’s won over fans across the globe with his honest, funny takes on life, relationships, and everything in between.In this episode, John joins Jake and Damian for an open conversation about his journey from the corporate world to the comedy stage. He dives into how his early career and personal experiences shaped his comedy style, sharing funny and insightful stories from his transition into stand-up. He offers an insightful look into his mindset shift, emphasising the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone to pursue passions that can lead to genuine happiness. John also touches on how comedy saved and even transformed his personal life. He opens up about his relationship with his partner and how the challenges they faced were impacted by his career shift. With vulnerability and humour, he reflects on how comedy has deepened his relationship and changed his approach to parenting, revealing a more personal side than his fans are used to.This episode explores the transformative power of comedy, not just as a career but as a means of personal redemption and connection.🚨 PartnersHuel 👉 Get £25 off the Taster Bundle. Unlock your offer here: http://huel.com/highperformanceHeights 👉 https://hppod.co/Heights Get 20% off your subscription by using Code: HP20FORA 👉 Claim a free day pass at any Fora workspace and find the perfect home for your business here: https://hppod.co/FORAHPBetterhelp 👉 Be at your best. Consider therapy with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/PERFORMANCE for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.Explore offers and discounts through our other partners:https://hppod.co/partners

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Welcome to High Performance. Through fascinating conversations with remarkable guests, Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes uncover the secrets behind High Performance and explore how we can all become the best version of ourselves.We focus on uncovering the learnings from top performers in every field, from sport to entertainment, business, health and wellness.​ No matter where our guests have excelled, they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share.On High Performance we find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there.**Want to get the most from High Performance? Download the new High Performance app for FREE to access every episode, enjoy exclusive documentary and masterclass content. You’ll get instant access to insights from the world’s best, will receive daily motivational boosts and can create your own personalised High Performance playlists.Simply click here or search High Performance in the App store to get started.