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How does a comedian end up standing onstage next to one of the biggest artists in the world — without an invite, a pass, or a plan anyone would normally approve?

In this episode, Simon Brodkin tells the full story of how he managed to walk onstage with Kanye West at Glastonbury, how the idea formed, how it was executed, and what happened immediately after.

He explains how moments like this are never spontaneous accidents, but carefully designed experiments in timing, psychology, and confidence. Simon walks through how he thought about security, visibility, social cues, and authority — and how subtle behaviour can be more powerful than credentials.

You’ll hear what almost stopped it from happening, what nearly went wrong, and what surprised him most once he was actually on the stage. Simon reflects on how close the moment came to failing, how much of it relied on instinct rather than planning, and why those few seconds changed the trajectory of his career.

This is not just a story about a stunt — it’s about understanding systems. Who looks like they belong. Who gets questioned. Who gets waved through. Simon explains what that moment revealed to him about status, perception, and how easily reality bends when people assume you’re meant to be somewhere.

He also reflects on the personal consequences: how that moment redefined his public identity, how broadcasters and audiences reacted, and how it shaped the kinds of work he would go on to make.

If you’ve ever wondered how these moments actually happen, what it feels like inside them, or what they cost after the applause fades, this episode answers those questions directly.

It’s funny, tense, awkward, and revealing — not because of what happened onstage, but because of what it exposed behind it.

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