Doc Brown (2019): ComCompendium
Summary
Stuart Goldsmith interviews Ben Bailey Smith, aka Doc Brown, who discusses his parallel careers in rap battling, stand-up, and acting. They explore how his stage name became a millstone and the mental health toll of performing, leading him to turn down a 220-date national tour to prioritize his well-being. Doc Brown reflects on his origins in UK hip-hop, the similarities between rap and comedy, and his deliberate choice to remain a niche artist rather than chase mainstream fame.
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