It's Def Goldblum!!! We discuss how Def found his voice transitioning from traditional standup to musical comedy. Over the years Def has improved on his craft and this year he was selected in the Columbus Comedy Festival. Click the link below to catch Def perform, next month. Columbus Comedy Festival: https://columbuscomedyfest.com/…

Mark Fairhurst, the National Chairman of the Prison Officers Association, returns to Double Jeopardy to further discuss the prison crisis, now a focal point in the first week of the new Labour government. Guided by hosts Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen, the conversation addresses the emergency measures announced by the new Lord Chancellor, Shabana Mahmo…

Alex Harshaw joins us today!!! As we continue to interview comedians preparing for the Columbus Comedy Festival, we discuss Alex showcase. Not only is Alex a comedian, we talk about acting, his production sound mixing company Harshaw Audio and performing in his first comedy show. The Li'l Standup Shoawcase: https://nesttheatre.com/event/lilstandups…

It's Kieron Harrell!!! We chop it up about making that big move from Cincy to Chicago to pursue comedy. Kieron discusses his journey to becoming a regular at The Laugh Factory. Me and Kieron had the pleasure of being on a show together recently so we discuss our first impressions of each other.

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen are joined by David Gauke, Former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. In 2019 he resigned, saying he could no longer serve under Boris Johnson and risk a no-deal Brexit. After expulsion from the Conservative party, he said ‘at last I have something in common with Domonic Cummings.’ It was a poignant remark…

Zach Wycuff on the show today! From hitting the stage at Limestone Comedy Festival to recording his first special "Homeschool Energy". Zach is making a huge name for himself. We're competing in the Funniest Person In Cincinnati competition at Go Banana's Comedy Club tonight, so check us out. We discussed working the clean comedy scene, the Cincy sc…

EP 87!!! A solo episode about how to produce a comedy show. Of course put your own spin on it, but this is how I produce my shows.

In this episode, of Double Jeopardy hosts Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss the various aspects of Labour Party's manifesto which was launched on the 13th June 2024 ahead of the Election which is taking place on the 4th July 2024. This episode looks at the intricacies and implications of the proposed law and order policies. The manifesto, which is…

One of the hottest bicoastal comedians, Alexis Bradby!!! We discussed her move from LA to NY, what's the difference between the comedy scenes. A writer for Tab Time and Paramount Plus iCarly, Alexis talks about those experiences and how she became a screenwriter. In this episode you'll learn how writing can get you paid in more ways than one.…

In this episode of Double Jeopardy Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen talk to Mark Fairhurst, National Chairman of the Prison Officers Association, about the long standing and apparently never ending crisis afflicting the UK prison system. This episode presents an in-depth discussion on the overcrowding epidemic and its root causes including the tabloid dr…

Its Tony Bowers!!! One of the funniest comedians in Ohio, we dive into his story telling abilities. When he's not on stage, he's coaching his son's little league team, we talk about the balance of fatherhood and chasing his dreams. Tony also shares with us how to move from feature to headliner.

A Comedy Store regular, Ron Taylor!!! We discussed him moving from Detroit to LA, going cross town in a van. Ron shares how it to feels to work with the likes of Bill Burr and having his name on the wall at The Comedy Store. Not only has Ron been starred in movies, his first comedy special Avalanche just dropped! We dive into the details about how …

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen welcome back Angus McCullough KC, who has extensive experience in public and private law and who was the most experienced Special Advocate until his decision to step down in October 2023 in protest at the Government's failure to implement urgent changes to the system of secret justice (as recommended in December 2022 by t…

His comedy is so good they named a town after him, Kevin Bozeman everybody!!! As seen on Last Comic Standing, Kevin talks about performing in small markets. We also discussed fatherhood and how he balance being a comic and being a dad. Booked throughout the year Kevin talks about how he get gigs. God's Work: https://youtu.be/0pmB0YI3OHA?si=wFIT_9BA…

A stable in the Columbus comedy scene we have Hannah Romes! Co owner of Hashtag Comedy, one of the hottest new comedy venues in the Midwest. We dive deep into the process of how this venue came about, years in the making. Plus we talk character building and improv. Don't want to miss this episode.

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen speak to Jessica Simor KC, an acclaimed specialist in public and regulatory law, EU law, competition law and human rights law. The episode discusses the issue of whether litigation, whether before the European Court of Human Rights or domestic courts can be effective in addressing the challenge presented by climate change…

Its Caitlin Menosky everybody! We talked about booking as Caitlin is booked and busy. Caitlin shares her Canada comedy experience and the concept of her new produced comedy show Memory Lane.

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen react to the passage of the ‘Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024' with Jonathan Jones KC, former Head of the Government Legal Department and Senior Consultant in Public and Constitutional Law at Linklaters.

Rebecca Jaffe joins us today! From St. Louis to Chicago, Rebecca shares how she moved from one scene to the other, being booked in Chicago her first month! Music and comedy, Rebecca shines bright. With a music/comedy album dropping soon we discussed her writing process. Music single link: https://youtu.be/46E6r5j40ZI?si=yxc6VR1UtJJMAvIf…

In his first broadcast interview, Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss fraud, whistleblowers and disclosure with new Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Nick Ephgrave QPM.

Sean Porter, all day... every day! No better place than LA and Sean is doing his thing. Host of Sean Porter & Friends, find out how he got his show in the legendary Ice House Comedy Club. Sean talks about growing up biracial in Cali. Plus we talk abut being in Netflix Is A Joke comedy festival.

Louis Michael vs Everybody! Detroit is in the building. Host of The Warm Up podcast, we discussed his creative idea for the concept. Plus me and Louis just had a genuine conversation that life. Louis discuss doing comedy in Canada and how Michigan is a comedy scene as a state, opposed to individual cities. The Warm Up Podcast: https://www.youtube.c…

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss Boris Johnson and the degradation of the British State with author of ‘Downward Spiral’, John Bowers KC.

My man Josh Osani joins us today! Producer of the Garrison Comedy Show and a finalist for Funniest Person In Columbus, Josh is doing major thing in the Columbus comedy scene. We talked about our friendship and how working at a comedy club has enhanced his career.

Country boy made it to the city! We have Kadeem Fuller joining us. Kadeem discussed how he went from a Master's degree to the comedy clubs. From producing his own show at The Laugh Factory to having a hearing disability we talk about it all. If you want to learn how to produce a show in a comedy club this is the episode for you.…

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss the need for a Royal Commission into Criminal Justice with Editor of the Criminal Law Review, Dr Hannah Quirk

Chris Grieco did not roast me in this episode. However I can't promise you he won't when you attend a Roast Battle Chicago comedy show. Host and producer of one of the hottest roast battles you'll ever see, Chris described his first time hosting. A man of many talents, Chris designs have been seen throughout the comedy game. Chris discussed his pla…

ATL Shawty! We have my man Marlan Ballard. He's dropping gems about how to be professional and how to network. If you want to get booked in any scene this is the episode for you.

The OG Marc Fazon joins the pod today! Voted the best clean comedian in Columbus, we talk about how to be a clean comedian and why Marc took that route. Climbing his way through the ranks Marc discussed why networking is important in the game of comedy. ***WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES***…

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss cancellation and the politics of gender with criminologist Professor Jo Phoenix.

Eric Emerson joins us from The Chi!!! Ever thought about joining the Chicago Comedy scene? Check out this episode before making the big move. Plus we talk about how comedians have changed since the pandemic. Subscribe to my Youtube channel below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKzlB0H_fCy9DBE_R9xUdA…

Trayvon Fulton everybody!!! Trayvon talks about how he bombed at an open mic, now that same mic is his room. Doing great things at the Comedy Jawn and around the world, we discuss how his networking is preparing him for the big move to NYC. Talk about tough, we jump into how the Philly comedy scene has made him the comic he is today. Subscribe to m…

Back in the Chi with Nina Kern! We discussed how she became a regular at The Laugh Factory. Ever had dreams of leaving your little city for big town dreams, then check out this episode. Subscribe to my Youtube channel below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKzlB0H_fCy9DBE_R9xUdA

Ken and Tim discuss growing calls for more openness in the family court system with Chair of the Transparency Project, Lucy Reed KC.

A friend to the show Murph Henderson is back! Today we talk about his personal journey in comedy. We dive into how hosting and having his own room has helped him grow as a comic. Subscribe to my Youtube channel below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKzlB0H_fCy9DBE_R9xUdA

Crowned the King of Newark, we have Destin Richardson on the show today. If your city is small but you want to give comedy a try, listen to this episode. Destin travels to open mics and started his own, which has helped him grow as a comedian. Plus we discuss his first special Groan Up and mental health. Groan Up Comedy Special: https://www.youtube…

You might've seen him running around at the Riddles Comedy Club or heard him on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. All in all he's a legend from Chicago, Damon Williams is on the show today. We talk about comedy in Chicago, Damon shares stories about his mentor Bernie Mac. Now Streaming on Netflix, we discussed All The Queens Men, how that experience was…

From Cincy to Chicago, Carter Dockerty is still doing his thing in the comedy game. We discussed him moving to the Chicago comedy scene. While at work Carter got inspired to start his own monthly show, we discussed that process. Plus we talked about the Columbus comedy scene and its growth has helped local talent. Subscribe to my Youtube channel be…

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen talk to victorious leading counsel for the post masters and mistresses, Patrick Green KC

With nearly a quarter million followers on social media, Adam Little is making a name for himself. Some of the best sketches in the game, Adam describes his creative process as a sketch comedian. Also we talk about being vegan/vegetarian... Adam makes his own honey, stay for the recipe. Subscribe to my Youtube channel below: https://www.youtube.com…

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss the Safety of Rwanda Bill and a parliament in wonderland with former Head of the Government Legal Department, Sir Jonathan Jones KC.

With one of the hottest comedy specials out right now, we have Tabri McCoy on the show today! We discussed the Cincy comedy scene and being black in comedy. Please check out Be Happy now streaming on Youtube.Be Happy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw3tP-8OIOsSubscribe to my Youtube channel below:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKzlB0H_fCy9DBE_R9…

Another great Cincy comic! The Road Warrior aka Michael Turner joins us today. Well he didn't touch the mic until he hit the Phoenix scene, we talk about how he transitioned to the LA scene the day Kobe died. In this episode you'll learn how to create merch and your niche on social media to get your comedy out there. Subscribe to my Youtube channel…

Short episode with some tips— take it with a grain of salt. Happy Holidays! See you next year.

Neeeeeeeew York!!! We have Amy Hawthorne on today and you guessed it, we're talking booking! Amy has booked plenty of talent from coast to coast. In this episode you'll learn how to get booked and what bookers are generally looking for. Pay structure and how to make money outside of comedy. Plus we have our first mailbag question. Subscribe to my Y…

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss access to law and legal aid deserts with past President of the Law Society, I. Stephanie Boyce

This week we have Henry Allen! Well, thee or The Henry Allen. On this episode you'll learn how to do crowd work. Should you be mean to the audience? How do you get information for the joke? Or what if someone doesn't give you information, what should you do? I get into it and ask all those burning questions pertaining to crowd work. Subscribe to my…

We hit the Portland comedy scene with Imani Denae. One of the hottest comedians on the west coast, discusses her writing process and how mics inspire her to write. We dive in the Portland scene and how you can grow in a small scene. Reels, reels, reels... Imani gives us some insight on how to make a reel go viral. Plus we talk about who's creeping …

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss demonstrations, terror and the spectre of hate with Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, Jonathan Hall KC.

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss political reform and the disaster of Britain’s prisons with Convenor of the Commission on Political Power, Frances Crook