The State We’re In

The State We’re In is a live and recorded comedy panel show that mixes stand-up, satire, and spontaneous conversation.

The spiritual lovechild of Have I Got News for You, QI, and Mock the Week — but with more empathy, more chaos, and fewer middle-aged men interrupting each other.

Hosted by Buckaroo Bon-Si with occasional interruptions from Miles, his unhelpful AI sidekick, the show combines standup sets with fast, funny debate on the week’s social absurdities, identity crises, and general existential nonsense.

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Structure

1. Opening Monologue (5 mins)
Buckaroo Bon-Si sets the tone with a fast, funny summary of “the state we’re in.” A mix of topical comedy, cultural absurdity, and mild self-sabotage.

2. Meet the Panel (5 mins)
Quick introductions to two teams of comics and guests. Each gets a deliberately awkward question or anecdote to kick things off.

3. Round One – The Big Ridiculous Issue (15 mins)
Topical or social debate with jokes: “AI is having an identity crisis,” “Britain’s emotional support animal is sarcasm,” “Work–life balance is just a myth invented by HR.”

Miles’ Corner (1 mins)
The AI co-host appears with “data,” sarcasm, and unsettlingly accurate trivia. Functions as fact-checker, heckler, and spirit of digital mischief.

Stand up spot (10 minutes) 2 comedian delivers a tight themed set to reset the energy and build laughter before act two.

5. Panel Round Two – The Human Condition (15 mins)
Discussion dives deeper into the week’s theme — why we care, what we ignore, and how it all went wrong.

6. Stand-Up Spot 1 (10 mins)
2 comedian delivers a tight themed set to reset the energy and build laughter before act two.

Miles’ Corner (1 mins)

8. Audience Round – State Your Case