S2 Ep6: Nish Kumar - Bob Dylan, DJing at Glastonbury with James Acaster and existential bangers
Summary
Comedian Nish Kumar joins Paul Richards to discuss the broken economics of the Edinburgh Fringe and how big tech platforms siphon revenue from artists. They explore the parasitic nature of streaming services and ticketing fees, comparing the industry’s failures to the taxi driver analogy. Kumar also shares his deep love for Bob Dylan, recounting a dream moment playing guitar with the musicians from the *Desire* tour. The conversation concludes with reflections on Outcast, TV on the Radio, and the fleeting brilliance of live performances.
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