On the Mic Stand Up Comedy
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On the Mic Stand Up Comedy

461 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratings

Chatting with stand up comedians who are based or perform in the UK. During the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the largest arts festival in the world - we talk to more comedians than anyone else.

Produced by Voice Republic

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Episode 150: John Dowie

September 09, 2018 08:53 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

On the Mic talks to John Dowie, the former stand up comedian turned playwright and author. John performs an exclusive extract from his new book, 'The Freewheeling John Dowie' and explains what the publishers 'Unbound' are all about. John also talks about how he got started in stand up comedy, why he stopped and if he'd ever be tempted to perform stand up again. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit htt...

Episode 450: Mitch Benn

August 03, 2018 10:16 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Mitch Benn is back at the Edinburgh Fringe, with guitar in hand, a spring in his step, a bee in his bonnet and giving a piece of his mind. He talks to On the Mic about 'Doing it on Purpose', Trump, Blade Runner, his Terra novels, and mutch more. We're also treated to several brilliant tracks, including 'Flat Earthers', 'Trump and Macron', 'Happy Birthday War', 'Don't Fuck Up the Sequel to Blade Runner' and the classic, 'Everything Sounds Like Coldplay'. LINKS http://www.mitchbenn.com...

Diane Spencer: Galaxy Ball Team Earth Special

December 13, 2017 12:15 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

Diane talks about her new comedy series, Galaxy Ball Team Earth, and introduces us to some of the characters. Featuring clips from the show. Watch episodes and get more info at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcn5_nrxVdBqpA3dqF0UPbw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galaxyballteamearth/ Diane's Website: https://www.dianespencer.tv/galaxy-ball/ On the Mic is produced by Martin Walker in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Re...

World's Best MC Award Grand Final - Live and Uncut

August 24, 2017 21:44 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

In August 2017, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe played host to the World’s Best MC Award Grand Final. Thousands entered. 6 MCs survived. Competing for the trophy and the £5,000 cash prize were Rich Wilson, Joey Page, Nick Helm, Sarah Callaghan, Mark Silcox and Chris Turner. Nathan Cassidy was the MC for the evening. 00:00 Nathan Cassidy http://www.nathancassidy.com/ 08:40 Rich Wilson https://www.richwilsoncomedy.com/ 13:46 Joey Page http://www.joey-page.co.uk/ 18:10 Nick Helm http://n...

Relative Comedy: Narin Oz talks with her mum

August 22, 2017 08:50 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe, Narin Oz talks to her mum about #DirtyWoman ‘Work in Progress: #DirtyWoman’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival: http://freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5085 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/narinozlol/ Twitter: @NarinOz_ Website: http://narinoz.com/ May contain language that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episode 449: Jan Ravens

August 15, 2017 09:27 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of comedy and chat with the county’s leading impressionist, Jan Ravens. Hear from Jan, alongside Theresa May, Diane Abbott, Fiona Bruce, Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson, Kirsty Wark, Donald Trump and more. ‘Jan Ravens: Difficult Woman’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jan-ravens-difficult-woman Twitter: @thatjanravens Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RavensJan/ Comedy performance provided by the artist for...

Episode 448: Ed Byrne

August 15, 2017 09:01 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MB

Enjoy 10 minutes of stand up and chat with the ‘Mock The Week’ regular, Ed Byrne. Are we all being spoiled? Is Ed spoiling his own kids? Are nettles sent by the devil? Ed’s current show, ‘Spoiler Alert’ is enjoying an Edinburgh run before it goes on tour. ‘Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ed-byrne-spoiler-alert Twitter: @MrEdByrne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ed.Byrne.Comedian/ Website: http:/...

Episode 447: Pippa Evans

August 14, 2017 17:20 - 15 minutes - 6.87 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of chat with Pippa, an award-winning comedian, actor, songwriter and improviser. as heard every week on Radio 4’s ‘The Now Show’ and as seen the world over on the stage with ‘Showstoppers: Improvised Musical’. In many ways, she is the new Brian Conley. ‘Pippa Evans: Joy Provision!’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/pippa-evans-joy-provision Twitter: @IAmPippaEvans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePippa...

Episode 446: Martha McBrier

August 14, 2017 17:18 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

In an extended 30 minute interview we hear from leading story telling comedian, Martha McBrier, who is back in Edinburgh with a new show, ‘Balamory Doubtfire’. We hear her origin story, from winning a major competition on her third gig, to getting into bother over a didgeridoo. ‘Balamory Doubtfire’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Free Festival: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/balamory-doubtfire Twitter: @marthamcbrier Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martha.mcbrier Com...

Episode 445: Tiff Stevenson

August 14, 2017 16:09 - 15 minutes - 6.87 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the brilliant Tiff Stevenson. This is her eighth solo show at the Fringe, and she’s better than ever. Direct, uncompromising, but with a mischievous twinkle in her eye, Tiff chats about the things that matter. ‘Tiff Stevenson: Bombshell’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-bombshell Twitter: @tiffstevenson Website: http://tiffstevenson.co.uk/ Comedy performance provided ...

Episode 444: Dane Baptiste

August 14, 2017 16:07 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with comedian, writer and actor, Dane Baptiste. Fresh from his success with original BBC sitcom, ‘Sunny D’, Dane returns to Edinburgh with a new show about G.O.D. – namely, Gold, Money and Drugs. Is Christianity the new ‘C-bomb?’ ‘Dane Baptiste: G.O.D.’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/dane-baptiste-g-o-d-gold-oil-drugs Twitter: @Danebaptweets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaneBapt...

#LetsSellThisGigOut - Mon 14th - Phil Pagett

August 14, 2017 10:31 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MB

Phil Pagett: Bare Jokes (01:00, Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire) Michael says: "IMPORTANT: Phil is brilliant. Really, really brilliant. He’s on at the INSANE time of 1am but we’re all going. TONIGHT! Well, Monday night/Tuesday morning really." Twitter: @Phil_Pagett Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

#LetsSellThisGigOut - Tue 15th - Eleanor Tiernan

August 13, 2017 21:19 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MB

Eleanor Tiernan: People Pleaser (15:10, Banshee Labyrinth) Michael says: "Surreal and self-deprecating brilliance. Not just self-deprecating, she deprecates others too. One of the very best comedy minds at the Fringe." @eleanortiernan Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

#LetsSellThisGigOut - Fri 11th - Gavin Webster

August 13, 2017 21:17 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MB

Gavin Webster: It’s About Time We Had More Women in There (19:35, Stand 2) Michael says: "I never ever miss a Gavin Webster show because they’re always insane, subversive and very, very funny. Gavin is the Fringe, as far as I’m concerned." Twitter: @Thegavinwebster Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

#LetsSellThisGigOut - Sun 13th - Thom Tuck

August 11, 2017 21:27 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (23:50, Heroes @ Monkey Barrel) Michael says: "At some point, we all have to go to a late night mixed-bill show and ACMS is the best one there is. It’s basically the whole Fringe in one very drunk 130 minutes." Twitter @AltComMemSoc Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

#LetsSellThisGigOut - Wed 9th - Joe Wells

August 08, 2017 08:11 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MB

Joe Wells: I Hope I Die Before I Start Voting Conservative (12:05, PBH @ Sneaky Pete’s) Michael says: "It’s a bit early but it’s a bit brilliant too. I love Joe and was lucky enough to see a preview of this recently. Let’s all go! It’s FREE!" @joewellscomic Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

#LetsSellThisGigOut - Tues 8th - Dan Antopolski

August 07, 2017 12:38 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

Dan Antopolski: Return of the Dan Antopolski (21:15, Assembly George Square Studios) Michael says: "I am delighted he’s back! Surreal, clever, daft and strangely beautiful. I doubt he’ll have trouble selling out so get your ticket quick. This is a two-for-one day too, so… double quick." Twitter: @DanAntopolski Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

#LetsSellThisGigOut - Mon 7th - Caroline Mabey

August 05, 2017 19:05 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Caroline Mabey: Quetzals 19:40, Just the Tonic @ The Caves Michael says: "I’ve seen this show already and it is excellent. Caroline is always brilliantly funny and inventive. She’s a true original. This is a two-for-one day so bring a friend." @CarolineMabey Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

#LetsSellThisGigOut - Sat 5th - Eleanor Morton

August 04, 2017 10:22 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MB

Eleanor Morton: Angry Young Woman. Stands 3&4, 12:05 @EleanorMorton An absolutely brilliant comedy at a great venue. Eleanor is a treat every time, and the angrier the better. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episode 443: Terry Alderton

July 31, 2017 21:22 - 10 minutes - 4.58 MB

Enjoy 10 minutes of chat with one of On the Mic’s comedy heroes, comedian and actor Terry Alderton. Terry chats about his friendship with Malcolm Hardee, the state of the current comedy circuit, appearing in EastEnders and his Edinburgh show with long-term collaborator Johnny Spurling. ‘Terry Alderton: All Crazy Now’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/terry-alderton-all-crazy-now Twitter: @TerryAlderton Facebook: https://www.f...

Episode 442: Shazia Mirza

July 31, 2017 21:20 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MB

Enjoy 10 minutes of stand up and chat with Shazia. Alongside comedian Mark Watson, she was among ten luminaries in this year’s series of 'The Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls'. When she returned, the world had changed. ‘Shazia Mirza: With Love from St Tropez’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/shazia-mirza-with-love-from-st-tropez Twitter: @shaziamirza1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shazia-Mirza-11830697284/ Website: ht...

Episode 441: Jenny Bede

July 31, 2017 21:11 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of music and chat with the brilliant Jenny Bede. Through a mixture of song, stand-up and sass, Jenny explores what it means to find yourself as a childless woman in your 30s. She tackles modern gender politics, love, sex and parents… ‘Jenny Bede: Eggtime’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jenny-bede-eggtime Twitter: @JennyBede YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ11zARikw1ZnWS8Khj2AJg Musical performa...

Episode 440: Ayesha Hazarika

July 31, 2017 21:03 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with comedian, turned political spokesperson, turned comedian, Ayesha Hazarika. How does the former special adviser to Ed Miliband and Harriet Harman feel about the rise of Jeremy Corbyn? What’s Westminster really like on the inside? ‘Ayesha Hazarika: State of the Nation’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ayesha-hazarika-state-of-the-nation Twitter: @ayeshahazarika Facebook: https://www.f...

Episode 439: Elliot Steel

July 31, 2017 20:59 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MB

Elliot feels that he has changed enormously in the last twelve months and that his material is beginning to reflect that. But what’s his beef with Paul Fleckney of comedy industry website Chortle? Featuring stand up recorded live at the Comedy Store in 2016. ‘Elliot Steel: Near Life Experience’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/elliot-steel-near-life-experience Twitter: @elliotsteelcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellio...

Episode 438: Suzi Ruffell

July 30, 2017 21:04 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

We present 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the newly single Suzi as she reflects back on the breakup with her girlfriend. How much of Suzi’s comedy is informed by her working-class background? Can she still relate to Brexit supporting family and friends? ‘Suzi Ruffell: Keeping It Classy’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/suzi-ruffell-keeping-it-classy Twitter: @suziruffell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suzi-Ruffell-...

Episode 437: Phil Jerrod

July 30, 2017 21:01 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with Phil, the completely honest stand up from Brighton. His new show, Submerged, sees Phil reflect on this quarterlife crisis. Is it time that he took a bit more responsibility for himself? ‘Phil Jerrod: Submerged’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/phil-jerrod-submerged Twitter: @PhilJerrod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philjerrodcomedian/ Ultimate Scrutiny Podcast: https://audioboo...

Episode 436: Sam Baines

July 30, 2017 20:58 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes with Sam, the actor, writer, comedian, presenter and Brian Cox enthusiast. Her PR says that she was seen in The Crown and Bucket, which turns out to be acting roles, not our local boozer. Her show focuses on three talented women of science. ‘1 Woman, A High-Flyer and a Flat Bottom.’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/1-woman-a-high-flyer-and-a-flat-bottom-samantha-baines Twitter: @samanthabaines Facebook: ht...

Episde 435: Tez Ilyas

July 30, 2017 20:55 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with Tez, who in many ways is your typical lefty liberal. However, Tez also holds some pretty unpopular opinions. For example, why does he hate dogs so much? And why is he so glad that Donald Trump won? ‘Tez Ilyas: Teztify’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tez-ilyas-teztify Twitter: @tezilyas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tezilyas Website: http://tezilyas.com/ Comedy performance pro...

Episode 434: Twayna Mayne

July 30, 2017 20:53 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

A strong black woman with an extraordinary back story, Twayna is set to deliver a deeply personal Edinburgh show. She tells her story of being taken into the care system, being adopted and being a critical follower of Diane Abbott ‘Twayna Mayne: Black Girl’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/twayna-mayne-black-girl Twitter: @twaynamayne Website: http://www.twaynamayne.co.uk/ Comedy performance provided by the artist for pro...

Episode 433: Sophie Willan

July 30, 2017 20:50 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MB

Enjoy 10 minutes of stand up and chat with Sophie, who is back in Edinburgh following her successful solo debut last year. “Bolton’s next Marilyn Monroe,” (according to her Gran!) has gone to extreme limits to make it as a performer. Her show, is her story. ‘Sophie Willan: Branded’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/sophie-willan-branded Twitter: @sophiewillan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophiewillancomedy Website: http...

Episode 432: Kae Kurd

July 30, 2017 20:47 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with proud South Londoner, Kae Kurd. Has Kae’s background as a refugee informed his comedy? What happens as he gets older, more middle class and successful? Interview recorded in June 2017, before the General Election result was known. ‘Kae Kurd: Kurd Your Enthusiasm’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kae-kurd-kurd-your-enthusiasm Twitter: @KaeKurd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaeK...

Episode 431: Joe Sutherland

July 30, 2017 20:45 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes with the comedian, actor, writer, waiter and model, as he brings his debut hour to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. As seen in the brilliant movie, Pride, he was selected for the Pleasance Comedy Reserve in Edinburgh in 2015. ‘Joe Sutherland: Model / Actress’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/joe-sutherland-model-actress Twitter: @joesutherland_ Website: http://www.joesutherland.co.uk/ Comedy performance provi...

Episode 430: Rachel Jackson

July 30, 2017 20:42 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Introducing Scottish rising star and ever-so-slightly unhinged comedian and actor, Rachel Jackson. She’s looking for love. She wants to find 'The One'… but she’ll settle for one of the one of the ones... Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat about an Edinburgh show that’s been 15 years in the making. ‘Rachel Jackson: Bunny Boiler’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/rachel-jackson-bunny-boiler Twitter: @r_jacz Comedy performanc...

Episode 429: Lauren Pattison

July 30, 2017 20:39 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with one of Newcastle’s youngest and brightest up and coming comedians. Lauren is true to her roots and this proud Geordie doesn’t hold back on letting her background shine through. A millennial with a fresh voice to be reckoned with. ‘Lauren Pattison: Lady Muck’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/lauren-pattison-lady-muck Twitter: @laurenpattison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurenp...

Episode 428: Angela Barns

July 28, 2017 06:52 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the popular comedian, writer and swimmer. Angela didn’t become a stand up until 33, only learnt to swim when she was 37, didn’t fall in love until 38 and passed her driving test at 39. Why the hurry? ‘Angela Barnes has reached Fortitude’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/angela-barnes-fortitude Twitter: @AngelaBarnes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelabarnescomedy/ Website: htt...

Episode 427: Michael Stranney

July 28, 2017 06:49 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

We hear from character comedian, Michael Stranney who chats about his debut Edinburgh show, ‘Welcome to Ballybeg’. We also enjoy some stand up from his character creation, and Ballybeg resident, Daniel Duffy. ‘Michael Stranney: Welcome to Ballybeg’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/michael-stranney-welcome-to-ballybeg Twitter: @MStranney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mstranney/ Comedy performance provided by the artis...

Episode 426: Sara Schaefer

July 28, 2017 06:46 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with Sara, the double Emmy award winning US comedian who is making her Edinburgh Festival Fringe stand up debut. Raised in the American South as a devout evangelical Christian, how does she feel about America today? Why do so many Christians support Trump? ‘Sara Schaefer: Little White Box’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/sara-schaefer-little-white-box Twitter: @saraschaefer1 Facebook: h...

Episode 425: Kiri Pritchard-Mclean

July 28, 2017 06:37 - 10 minutes - 4.58 MB

Enjoy 10 minutes of chat with Kiri. She is one of a growing group of Millennials who have decided that they don’t want to have children biologically but will adopt instead. Her Edinburgh show, ‘Appropriate Adult’ is described as an immoral comedian’s morality tale about other people’s lack of morals... ‘Kiri Pritchard-Mclean: Appropriate Adult’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kiri-pritchard-mclean-appropriate-adult ‘Gein's ...

Episode 424: Phil Ellis

July 28, 2017 06:11 - 10 minutes - 4.58 MB

Enjoy 10 minutes of Phil Ellis talking. Phil is one of those people who appear to have been born funny, almost unable to stop themselves from making others laugh. If the comedy gods awarded the most talented with the most success, Phil Ellis would be a household name the world over. ‘Phil Ellis Has Been on Ice’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/phil-ellis-has-been-on-ice Funz And Gamez: Flogging a Dead Horze: https://tickets...

Episode 423: Ellyn Daniels

July 28, 2017 06:09 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the powerful American comedian, Ellyn Daniels. Having trained as a ballet dancer and danced professionally in her late teens and early twenties, Ellyn was scouted by a modeling agent in Paris at the age of 17. What happened next? ‘Emotional Terrorism’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/emotional-terrorism Twitter: @ellyn_daniels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellynedaniels Website...

Episode 422: Glenn Moore

July 27, 2017 07:25 - 10 minutes - 4.58 MB

In ‘The Very Best of Belinda Carlisle’, Glenn is stuck living with his granddad in a small town, worrying that his life is stagnating. It's not as fun as the last time he lived there, at the age of 15, when he tried to solve the case of a missing woman. Maybe he can unravel the mystery now? ‘Glenn Moore: The Very Best Of Belinda Carlisle’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/glenn-moore-the-very-best-of-belinda-carlisle Twitter:...

Episode 421: Jay Lafferty

July 27, 2017 07:04 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Jay has been called many things in her life, not all of them have been complimentary and only some of them have been true. Whatever she may be - she's certainly a wee besom - but who said that had to be a bad thing? ‘Jay Lafferty: Besom’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jay-lafferty-besom Twitter: @jayjaylaffs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jayjaylaffs Website: http://www.watchthisspaceproductions.com/ Comedy performanc...

Episode 420: Robert White

July 27, 2017 07:01 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with Robert. He returns to the Fringe in 2017 with an ‘electro-classical comedy opera’ which features unlikely, but entirely true, comedic tales of misadventures and misfortune. ‘Robert White: InstruMENTAL’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/robert-white-instrumental Twitter: @robertwhitejoke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.white.1088 Website: http://www.robertwhitecomedy.com/ C...

Episode 419: James Adomian

July 27, 2017 06:57 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Famous for impersonating Bernie Sanders during the last US election, James is now free to take on some of the worlds other biggest characters. Enjoy 15 minutes of performance and chat. What does James make of former wrestler and Minnesota Governor, Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura? ‘James Adomian: Lacking in Character’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/james-adomian-lacking-in-character Twitter: @jadomian Facebook: https://www.facebo...

Episode 418: Gráinne Maguire

July 27, 2017 06:54 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the comedian, comedy writer and actor, Gráinne Maguire. Her new Edinburgh show explores what it’s like to be an EU citizen in the UK now everyone has decided they don’t like Europeans so much. Plus, what’s it like working with Pam Ayres and Stewart Lee? ‘Gráinne Maguire: Gráinne with a Fada’: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/grainne-maguire-grainne-with-a-fada ‘Gráinne Maguire: What Has the News Ever Done for Me?’: http://www.freefestiv...

Episode 417: Jonny Pelham

July 27, 2017 06:50 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Jonny has fallen in love, ‘completed’ therapy, written a very good joke about Taylor Swift and much to his own surprise feels… happy. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the talented, intelligent, slightly dark, and very funny comedian. ‘Jonny Pelham: Just Shout Louder’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jonny-pelham-just-shout-louder Twitter: @jonnypelham22 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.pelham.3 Comedy p...

Episode 416: Juliette Burton

July 26, 2017 08:02 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Juliette’s new show, ‘Butterfly Effect’ is a brand new docu-comedy in which she investigates the power of kindness. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with one of the kindest, open, honest and funniest writer/performers in the UK today. ‘Butterfly Effect’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/juliette-burton-butterfly-effect Twitter: @JulietteBurton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulietteBurtonWriterPerformer Website: htt...

Episode 415: Mindy Raf

July 26, 2017 07:58 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

With an open mind, heart, and vagina, US based Comedian Mindy Raf makes her Edinburgh Fringe debut in her new show ‘Keeping My Kidneys’. Enjoy 15 minutes of performance and chat with the writer, actor and comedian from New York City. ‘Mindy Raf: Keeping My Kidneys’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/mindy-raf-keeping-my-kidneys Twitter: @mindyraf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyRafComedy Website: https://keepingmykidne...

Episode 414: Loyiso Gola

July 26, 2017 07:56 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MB

Enjoy 10 minutes of stand up and chat with South African born Loyiso Gola. His new Edinburgh show, ‘Unlearning’ brings together sharp observations, satirical wit and philosophical contemplations. Loyiso challenges societal norms, making you question everything you thought you knew about politics, race and history. ‘Loyiso Gola: Unlearning’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/loyiso-gola-unlearning Twitter: @loyisogola Facebook:...

Episode 413: Andy Daly

July 26, 2017 07:52 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MB

Enjoy 10 minutes of comedy and chat with Andy and his cowboy poet character Dalton Wilcox, the self-described “poet-laureate of the west”. Plus, a snippet from Andy’s perverted theatrical director Don DiMello and from the archives, we hear some live stand up from 2011, with Andy’s character, Jerry O'Hearn. ‘Andy Daly: Monsters Take Your Questions’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/andy-daly-monsters-take-your-questions Twit...

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