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Rob Brydon: Why I Love Making People Laugh | GREAT MOMENTS

Rob Brydon: Why I Love Making People Laugh | GREAT MOMENTS

Great Company with Jamie Laing
Apr 26, 2026 16 min
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<p>Is there any better feeling than a proper belly laugh? It really is the best kind of medicine and something we all rely on to get through the ups and downs of life.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Rob Brydon has built a hugely successful career on making people laugh. From his iconic role as Uncle Bryn in Gavin &amp; Stacey to his hilarious travels with Steve Coogan in The Trip, he’s truly mastered the art of entertaining.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this Great Moment, Rob shares why entertaining has always meant more to him than just getting a laugh. He also talks about creating characters like his “small man in a box” and what first sparked his love of performing.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Sometimes making someone laugh isn’t just about the joke, it’s about giving them a moment they didn’t know they needed.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lPjPlqr2h1ksoi9azrBTr?si=dDG-0RTZQ4ScuKQ9ftpdAQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok - <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister &amp; Jemima Rathbone</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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