How do you stay human in a world that constantly pushes you towards fear, certainty and overwhelm?

In this episode of The Bardo Podcast, Marc Salmon is joined by comedian and clown Lawrence Dodd for a conversation about comedy, Buddhism, sobriety, neurodivergence, political despair and the search for connection in confusing times.

Lawrence’s work blends clowning, existential confusion and performance art into something vulnerable, chaotic and unexpectedly hopeful. Together we explore what happens when certainty stops working, why play might matter more than ever, and how to stay open-hearted when the world feels like it’s closing down.

We discuss autism and masking, intrusive thoughts, addiction, organising, spirituality, identity and why community still matters.

A funny, strange and emotionally honest conversation about uncertainty, vulnerability and learning to remain human.

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Topics include:

• Comedy and vulnerability
• Sobriety and Buddhism
• Autism and masking
• Intrusive thoughts and overwhelm
• Spirituality and uncertainty
• Clowning and play
• Political despair and connection
• Identity and belonging
• Community and organising
• Staying open in difficult times

Guest:

Lawrence Dodd is an alternative comedian and clown whose work blends performance art, chaos and emotional honesty.

His new show This Can’t Be It is directed by friend of the podcast Lara Ricote with Rachael Dobbie on tech.

Lawrence @ Soho Theatre - June 4th
https://sohotheatre.com/events/lawrence-dodd-this-cant-be-it/

Lawrence instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pleaselozplease/

Lara Ricote new special:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVDk4MFVkeM

Online Meditation Sessions

Second and fourth Sundays at 10:30am UK time.
Message Marc on Instagram to join.

About the podcast

The Bardo Podcast is a podcast about comedy, philosophy and spirituality, and new ways of thinking in uncertain times.

Hosted by comedian Marc Salmon, the show features thoughtful conversations with comedians, philosophers, Buddhist thinkers and other curious minds, not about certainty or expertise, but about questioning assumptions and sitting with ambiguity together.

Episodes explore comedy, meditation, philosophy, creativity and alternative ways of living.

Find updates and more information at:
https://www.marcsalmoncomedy.com/

Music by Marc Salmon and Robert Fuller
Artwork by Zoe Brownstone - Check out her special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJkF4QSNPmE&

Leftist Comedy Night - London JUNE 25th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leftist-comedy-night-stand-up-drag-clown-sketch-london-tickets-1990986827196?aff=ebdssbdestsearch