Draft:Barry Dodds (Comedian)
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| Submission declined on 28 April 2025 by Sophisticatedevening (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Sophisticatedevening 2 months ago. | |
Comment: His website or those associated with him are primary sources and not independent so cannot be used to establish notability. The same for interviews. Usually for entertainers they meet the guidelines with critical reviews of their work by reputable critics/publications. S0091 (talk) 18:45, 28 April 2025 (UTC)
Barry Dodds (b. 1981) is an English comedian and ghost hunter who is perhaps most famous for his role in The ParaPod, a podcast hosted by Dodds and fellow comic Ian Boldsworth. He has worked as a comedian since he was 21 and has supported other comedians such as Jason Manford[1]. He also currently hosts a podcast called The Worriers with comic Hayley Ellis[2] and he sometimes work with Long Eaton-based company Haunted Happenings.[3]
In 2024, Dodds competed in a debate against comedian Nina Gilligan to win a position as Holland's Pies' new pastry taster.[4]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Midlands Comedy Awards | Best MC | Won | [5] |
| 2016 | Midlands Comedy Awards | Best MC | Won | |
| 2017 | Midlands Comedy Awards | Best MC | Won | |
| 2018 | Midlands Comedy Awards | Best MC | Won | |
| 2019 | Midlands Comedy Awards | Best MC | Third place (joint) | |
| 2021 | Midlands Comedy Awards | Best MC | Runner up |
References
[edit]- ^ "Outside The Box : Performer Details". www.outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk.
- ^ "Barry Dodds".
- ^ Eggo, Brian (15 October 2021). ""I do try to think more critically!": The Parapod's Barry Dodds on his belief in the paranormal". The Skeptic. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ Seddon, Aimee (14 October 2024). "Holland's Pies hires a Lancashire comedian as resident pastry taster". Lancashire Post. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Winners – Midlands Comedy Awards".