# Before. During. After. with Russell Hicks

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Podcast: [Before. During. After.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-during-after-7765570)
Published: 2026-06-03T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bc8d105
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/7bc8d105/8720288c.mp3
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## Resource

Russell Hicks is a US comic now based in the UK who has a very unique style. His sets mainly involve riffing in a room with what and who he sees in front of him. Here's a short clip if you're unfamiliar with his work https://vimeo.com/944374484?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci Sam and Russ discuss how he preps for shows with little pre-written material, how being empathetic to your audience helps your cut through, getting comfortable with discomfort and the craziest gigs he's ever done (and they do get pretty crazy.) Enjoy.

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