Stuart Goldsmith, Climate comedian and podcaster

Stuart Goldsmith, Climate comedian and podcaster

Author: Host Sandra F June 14, 2025 Duration: 47:16

What’s funny about climate change, you might think if you spot comedian Stuart Goldsmith’s job title.

The answer is, of course, nothing, but after a long and successful career as a performer and stand-up comedian Stuart found himself wanting to talk about just one thing - climate change.


So how does that pan out when you need to be paid for laughs? And who is in the audience when Stuart is delivering his message?

How do you even start a career like Stuart’s? And if you’re young, how do you sell the idea to your parents and teachers, who might think you should go out and get a ‘proper’ job? 


Stuart answers all these questions and more, plus he explains why he started his podcast interviewing comedians and what to do if you want to have a values-led career.


Mentioned in this podcast

Stuart Goldsmith's website

Stuart Goldsmith on Instagram

The Comedian's Comedian podcast

Glastonbury 2025 Instagram

BBC News: The lack of working class actors

Atomic Habits - James Clear


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Rachel Warren, Professor of global change and environmental biology S1 E7

Duncan Goose, founder of Global Ethics and One Water S1 E10 and S4 E8


About ProGRESS:

Host Sandra Kessell invites guests to discuss their pro- Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially responsible jobs, courses or activities and asks for real-world insights into the pathways and careers that led to them.


Instagram: @progress_green_careers_podcast

Original content © Sandra Kessell 

Original music © Lyze Kessell

Email: hello@mypro-gress.co.uk

Expect revelations, lightbulb moments and an informative listen on ProGRESS, with plenty of insights as guests explain how and why got into their Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Responsible career or course (the GRESS of ProGRESS) with plenty of tips if you want to do the same.


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Host Sandra F guides ProGRESS, a podcast built on conversations with people who have chosen to align their work with their principles. This isn't about generic career advice; it's a deep dive into the daily realities of building a life in green, ethical, and socially responsible fields. Each episode features a direct, unscripted talk with someone navigating this landscape-from sustainability consultants and environmental researchers to ethical entrepreneurs and conservationists. You'll also hear from voices shaping our world in less expected ways, including city planners, campaigners, architects, and even a philosopher or a comedian, all offering their unique perspective on what it means to work with purpose. The discussions are grounded in personal experience, covering the challenges, breakthroughs, and practical insights gained from their eclectic paths. Listening to this podcast feels like pulling up a chair to a candid coffee chat with someone who's actively building a career that matters to them, offering genuine inspiration and actionable understanding for anyone curious about where their own skills and values might intersect.
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