Building an Hour

Building an Hour

Colman Hayes, Chris Groves, Mauricio Lombardi

Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
41%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

Follow three comedians as they build their stand-up comedy hours, from first ideas and half-working bits to rewrites, doubts, and what actually survives on stage.

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Recent Episodes

Nobody cares about NASA?!

Apr 24, 2026 14m

The builders discuss the Artemis 2 mission and the public’s strange obsession with mundane space failures, such as malfunctioning toilets and broken email systems. The group critiques the mission's…

I tried to bribe the spanish police!

Apr 22, 2026 14m

Mauricio shares personal stories about his life and experiences in Peru. He recounts his time as a journalist, detailing an attempt to bribe him, and shares humorous anecdotes about police corruption…

How to stop Ireland!?

Apr 20, 2026 14m

The builders brainstorm stand-up material and sketches centered on the surreal nature of Donald Trump's public persona, including his portrayal as a religious figure. The conversation shifts to local…

Adam & Eve were Toxic

Apr 17, 2026 15m

Join Mauricio and the crew in this high-energy segment as they take a comedic dive into the Book of Genesis and the classic tales of the Bible. From Adam’s "small-gift" frustrations to the awkward…

Compared my girlfriend to Hitler?!

Apr 15, 2026 15m

The 3 builders go behind the scenes to discuss the creative process of developing and refining new stand-up material. They workshop several provocative premises, ranging from a "corrupt judge"…

Paddington Bear's Secret!?

Apr 13, 2026 15m

Chris and and the gang engage in funny discussion about the "huge news" that EU regulations might force British marmalade to be renamed "citrus marmalade". The conversation goes through witty…

Tattoo kit on Amazon?!

Apr 10, 2026 16m

Chris, Mauricio, and Colman review the bizarre true story of a man arrested for tattooing infants. The group discusses the challenges of "fresh material," including how to handle annoying audience…

"Real hate" VS "True hate"

Apr 08, 2026 16m

Mauricio brings his work-in-progress stand-up bit about skateboarders to the table, inspired by Barcelona's crackdown on skaters at the MACBA museum. The crew workshopping the material live, debating…

"I kinda want Iran to win"

Apr 07, 2026 16m

Colman, Mauricio and Chris try to make sense of the US/Iran crisis and end up questioning everything from Trump's toxic ex energy to why MAGA only cares about war when gas prices go up. A…

Trump Jokes, Chuck Norris Croaks!

Apr 01, 2026 1h 14m

Things are going off the rails!Trump pursuing a career in stand-up, and Chris feels sorry for him.Colman mourns the death of fellow buff dude and ginger Chuck Norris.Mauricio is deconstructing and…

"I Used To Castrate Cows"

Mar 18, 2026 1h 10m

Things were already getting weird.We had “R*pe the Monkey”, “Adolf Trump”… and then Colman casually hit us with this gem:“I used to castrate cows.”It's hard to move on from that!!So now the question…

Earthquakes, Traitors and an Olympic Ban - Set Reviews

Mar 09, 2026 58m

In this week's current affairs episode we’re reviewing a couple of bits we took to the stage — Mauricio defending the bold position that earthquakes might actually be the best natural disaster, and…

Comedy Turned Personal Fast

Feb 23, 2026 58m

Hey, Colman here, so this episode was recorded with all of us in the same space which was nice. We covered a few current affairs topics, with Mauricio throwing a few digs at Chris along the way.About…

Latinos on Ice

Feb 16, 2026 1h

No, this is not about anti immigration policies; its about the Winter Olympics.Hey guys, Mauricio here. Hope you’re all good. In this episode, we delve into some recent current affairs sets and try…

Smart cows, autistic barbies

Feb 09, 2026 1h 2m

Hello, Mauricio here, proving I can also be original.The following is a video that makes much more sense once you accept that we’re still figuring things out.It’s a conversation from a public episode…

What Actually Makes a Bit Work

Jan 19, 2026 1h 21m

Hey guys, Colman here :) So in this episode, we dive into our recents current affairs sets and try to figure out what's making them work.Building an Hour is a series following three comics build…

Turns out Fire is British

Jan 12, 2026 1h 10m

Myself, Chris and Mauricio each come in with brand-new current affairs material and try to work out what, if anything, is actually funny. Building an Hour is a series following three comics build…

"The Saddest Reincarnation Ever" - Set Review

Dec 22, 2025 1h 3m

A review of Colman and Chris's sets based on the current affairs material of the previous episode. Enjoy!http://instagram.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay⁩ YouTube: @colman_hay_hey_hay ⁩…

Current Affairs - Fancy Dress Drug Raid, Indian Funeral & Irish Taxis

Dec 15, 2025 1h 9m

This week’s Current Affairs chat, covering three stories that spiralled in very different directions.Show NotesFancy Dresshttps://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cjr8wexly4xoIndian…

Introductions

Dec 15, 2025 32m

In this introductory episode, Colman, Chris, and Mauricio explain what Building an Hour is, why they’re doing it, and what to expect from the podcast as they each develop a full stand-up comedy hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Building an Hour have?

Building an Hour has published 20 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Comedy, Stand-Up.

Is Building an Hour still active?

Building an Hour is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 42m.

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