Best Leicester Comedy Festival Podcasts (2024)

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Hoovering - Episode 265: Charlie George 38:38

13d ago38:38

38:38

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with comedian CHARLIE GEORGE This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. GET TICKETS NOW to see me on tour with my new show …

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Hoovering - Episode 264: Larry Dean 45:51

27d ago45:51

45:51

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with excellent comedian and lovely man LARRY DEAN. You can get tickets to his NEW EDINBURGH SHOW, DODGER by clicking those words that are in big. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest reci…

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Hoovering - Episode 263: Helen Lederer 48:09

1M ago48:09

48:09

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Star of Ab Fab and Bottom turned author HELEN LEDERER and you have to grab her book NOT THAT I’M BITTER This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups w…

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Hoovering - Episode 262: Vicky Fleetwood 44:19

2M ago44:19

44:19

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Ex-England and Saracens rugby hero, VICKY FLEETWOOD This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. GET TICKETS NOW to see me on tour with my ne…

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Hoovering - Episode 261: Alyssa Kyria 54:40

2M ago54:40

54:40

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Glorious comedian Alyssa Kyria aka TheFunnyMummyUK GO AND SEE HER ON TOUR This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. GET TICKETS NOW to see…

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Hoovering - Episode 260: Lagomchef aka Martyn Odell 51:42

3M ago51:42

51:42

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with Tik Tok and instagram sensation LAGOMCHEF aka Martyn Odell. Check out his YOUTUBE channel he’s got now as well! This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and …

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Hoovering - Episode 259: Live at the Leicester Comedy Festival 54:09

3M ago54:09

54:09

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This is an Easter special with DALISO CHAPONDA and HATTY ASHDOWN which we recorded live from the LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-on…

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Hoovering - Episode 258: Diane from The Traitors 45:41

4M ago45:41

45:41

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This Mother’s Day special episode is with your Mum and mine DIANE CARSON from TRAITORS This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. GET TICKE…

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Hoovering - Episode 257: Elly Pear aka Elly Curshen 55:50

4M ago55:50

55:50

PODCAST NOTES: Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode was recorded remotely with the wonderful writer, chef and expert leftover-user-upper ELLY PEAR, real name Elly Curshen. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to persona…

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Hoovering - Episode 256: Michelle De Swarte Live at Latitude 46:06

5M ago46:06

46:06

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with actor, writer and comedian MICHELLE DE SWARTE and it was recorded LIVE FROM LATITUDE FESTIVAL 2023. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one v…

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Hoovering - Episode 255: Laura Adlington 47:24

5M ago47:24

47:24

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with author and former Bake Off star LAURA ADLINGTON whose first and brand new book is called DIET STARTS MONDAY This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-…

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E14 VOICES: Britizen Kane - The Northern Soul of Rap 40:28

5M ago40:28

40:28

The Brenin Audio is back! And back with a bang today, we chat with Manchester legend Britizen Kane; we dive into the power of collaboration within the rap game, using music as therapy, and Kane educates me on what he believes is the true sound of the North! See Britizen Kane live in Bristol: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chino-xl-live-at-the-kuumb…

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Hoovering - Episode 254: Dr Tara Shine 52:34

6M ago52:34

52:34

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with former UN adviser on climate solutions, environmental scientist DR TARA SHINE Her amazing company who help businesses become part of the solution instead of the problem is called CHANGE BY DEGREES And she also talked about the amazing sounding climate solutions people PROJECT DRAW…

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Hoovering - Episode 253: Joe Lycett - Live at The Roundhouse 56:45

6M ago56:45

56:45

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with national treasure, icon, beauty boy, it’s our Mummy - JOE LYCETT This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. GET TICKET…

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Hoovering - Episode 252: Christmas Special with Ed Gamble 1:00:09

7M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with superstar comedian, co-host of Off Menu and presenter of Great British Menu - it’s only blooming ED GAMBLE Get yourself his whole actual book called GLUTTON and he is ON TOUR from March 2024. GET TICKETS NOW to see me on tour with my new show METTLE. For my work news the fastest w…

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Hoovering - Episode 251: Reuben Kaye 53:35

7M ago53:35

53:35

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with comedian, actress, model and award-winning cry for help REUBEN KAYE His show THE BUTCH IS BACK is in London now, in December, lets all go! This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipe…

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Hoovering - Episode 250: Rhys James and Mark G Smith 45:42

7M ago45:42

45:42

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with writers and comedians RHYS JAMES and MARK G SMITH. They’ve co-written a brilliant new audio sitcom that I’m also acting in called Dial F for Football which you can get wherever you get your podcasts from. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have a…

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Hoovering - Episode 249: Jimi Famurewa 50:54

8M ago50:54

50:54

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with writer, journalist, award-winning podcaster and food critic off of Masterchef, JIMI FAMUREWA Jimi’s prize-weildling podcast WHERES HOME REALLY has a second series out now This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and a…

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Hoovering - Episode 248: Nabil Abdulrashid 50:21

8M ago50:21

50:21

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with comedian NABIL ABDULRASHID who is ON TOUR NOW with his show ‘The Purple Pill’ This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with m…

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Hoovering - Episode 247: Grace Dent 47:50

9M ago47:50

47:50

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is writer, food critic, presenter and icon GRACE DENT. And you have to buy her absolutely brilliant new book COMFORT EATING. Want to be in the same room as Grace? Go and see her live on her BOOK TOUR why not. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have acces…

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Hoovering - Episode 246: Laura Ramoso 49:48

9M ago49:48

49:48

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with TikTok, Instagram and most recently Edinburgh Fringe sensation LAURA RAMOSO This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes (including for today’s pasta, potato and cheese) to personal …

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Hoovering - Episode 245: 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY! 52:05

10M ago52:05

52:05

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Featuring comedian SIKISA, Writer MOLLY NAYLOR and Bake-Off star ANTONY AMOURDOUX. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. Can you make …

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Hoovering - Episode 244: Allyson June Smith 52:19

10M ago52:19

52:19

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with excellent comedian ALLYSON JUNE SMITH This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. My BBC radio comedy series STURDY GIR…

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Hoovering - Episode 243: Louise Gray 48:32

11M ago48:32

48:32

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with food + environment expert, writer and journalist LOUISE GRAY getting deep into just a few of the themes in her really amazing new book AVOCADO ANXIETY This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from …

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Hoovering - Episode 242: Kuan Wen Huang 50:13

11M ago50:13

50:13

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with Taiwanese comedian KUAN-WEN HUANG and you should go and see his beautiful debut EDINBURGH FRINGE SHOW, ILHA FORMOSA We ate ice-creams from fancy pants SUNDAE in Brockley. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and a…

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Hoovering - Episode 241: Don Biswas 46:21

12M ago46:21

46:21

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with the lovely, funny comedian DON BISWAS. We get into everything from the cost of living to dyspraxia, ADHD and autism to moral quandary posed by whether or whether to not Weatherspoon. We ate THESE DELISH SALADS from Nigel Slater. You need to GO AND SEE DON’S EDINBURGH FRINGE SHOW ,…

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Hoovering - Episode 240: Live at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival 55:08

12M ago55:08

55:08

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode was recorded live at the MACHYNLLETH COMEDY FESTIVAL with the absolutely mighty panel of guests JAYDE ADAMS, MORGAN REES and DAMAN BAMRAH. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to per…

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Hoovering - Episode 239: Dr Asher aka The Fat Doctor 51:32

1y ago51:32

51:32

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with real-life doctor Asher aka THE FAT DOCTOR and we’re on about cocktails! This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. Can…

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Hoovering - Episode 238: Lee Peart 47:36

1y ago47:36

47:36

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with comedian LEE PEART and we’re on about cocktails! This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. Can’t wait to have you joi…

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Hoovering - Episode 237: Celya AB 49:26

1y ago49:26

49:26

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with comedian CELYA AB and we were eating in the amazing FLESH & BUNS This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. Come and s…

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Hoovering - Episode 236: Christy Harrison 58:09

1y ago58:09

58:09

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. For the first time ever we’ve got a repeat guest - years after her first hoovering with me, it’s CHRISTY HARRISON, author of stunning new book THE WELLNESS TRAP and host of the stunning podcast FOOD PSYCH as well as her new one RETHINKING WELLNESS. The GUARDIAN INVESTIGATION she referred to is here bu…

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E13: Maturing Into Your Creativity - A chat W/ Dreamer 29:01

1y ago29:01

29:01

Today Alex sits down with Dreamer (Eimear O'Sullivan), an independent Irish Singer, Songwriter and Producer. Discussing her new EP titled Tales From the Rabbit Hole, maturing into your creative process and the benefits of collaboration in creative fields. Stream Tales From the Rabbit Hole: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/tales-from-th…

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Hoovering - Episode 235: Jayne Buxton 0:36

1y ago0:36

0:36

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. This episode is with writer JAYNE BUXTON and her book is called the GREAT PLANT BASED CON. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. Come …

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Hoovering - Episode 234: Live at the Leicester Comedy Festival 53:42

1y ago53:42

53:42

Welcome to HOOVERING with Jessica Fostekew - the podcast about eating. Make sure you’re following and going to see all the magical live work of AMY GLEDHILL and GLENN MOORE. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-…

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Hoovering - Episode 233: Serena Appleby 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

48:20

Welcome to HOOVERING with Jessica Fostekew - the podcast about eating. You must immediately follow the incredibly talented and excellent SERENA APPLEBY and get shopping asap from her mighty KRING KRINGZ. Keep your eyes peeled on her social media about to buy that beautiful samba sauce - if it’s sold out it’s me. (Sings) I’m a problem it’s me. This …

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Hoovering - Episode 232: Tim Renkow 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

41:42

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Featuring the absolutely fucking excellent comedian, actor and writer whose created now legendary returning series Jerk, TIM RENKOW. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and …

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E12: The Modern Music Game - A chat with Michael O'Sullivan of StreamOnDistro 31:16

1+ y ago31:16

31:16

Today on The Brenin Audio Podcast, we take a digital ferry across the Irish sea to chat with Michael O'Sullivan, Founder of Music distribution and promotion company StreamOnDistro. A service that aims to help independent musicians grow in the ever-confusing music industry. We discuss the importance of promotion, organic growth, and the economics of…

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E11: W/ Niamh Dunphy - Accessibility, Live Music, Boccia & Spice Bags! 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

46:01

In Today's episode, my guest co-host / Partner Chloe and I sit down with Dublin Based Niamh Dumphy; we discuss accessibility in live music, interabled relationships, disabled identity, disability in the media, boccia & the Irish spice bag. Myself and Chloe had an amazing time talking to our friend, who really is an Irish Gem! Connect With Niamh: In…

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Hoovering - Episode 231: Katie Bundenberg 47:13

1+ y ago47:13

47:13

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Featuring influencer and all round gen-z-anti-diet superhero, the very funny KATIE BUDENBERG This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. Wan…

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E10: Geoff Rowe - Leicester Comedy Festival 30 Years In The Funny Business. 36:13

1+ y ago36:13

36:13

What happens when your University project is so successful that the crown recognises your work? What makes the Leicester Comedy Festival so special to the city? From student to events powerhouse, how has running an event for three decades affected the life of Founder Geoff Rowe as he sits with me to discuss his works. Leicester Comedy Festival: htt…

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Hoovering - Episode 230: Zena Kamgaing 45:47

1+ y ago45:47

45:47

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Featuring amazing recipe creator and online cooking sensation ZENA KAMGAING (aka Zena’s Kitchen) This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses of exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me.…

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E9: W/ Comic Aaron Simmonds - Top Trumps, Cerebral Palsy, Baby Steps & Boccia! 1:05:30

1+ y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

This weeks episode is with the one and only, fabulous Aaron Simmonds Comedian extrodianaire. We discuss a bit of everything. Right from our favourite disability Cerebral Palsy (yes we are biased), top trumps, boccia and his upcoming performance at The Leicester Comedy Festival. Aaron is a very funny man and if you can get yourself to his performanc…

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Hoovering - Episode 229: Huge Davies 40:05

1+ y ago40:05

40:05

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Featuring brilliant comedian and fellow big fan of eating, HUGE DAVIES. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. Come and see WENCH GET F…

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Hoovering - Episode 228: Luke McQueen 33:39

1+ y ago33:39

33:39

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Featuring mad, brave, beautiful comedian, writer, actor and all round ne of the most creative people I’ve ever met, LUKE MCQUEEN This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-…

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Hoovering - Episode 227: Jeanette Thompson-Wessen 47:45

1+ y ago47:45

47:45

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Get on instagram and follow Jeanette THE MINDSET NUTRITIONIST and check out the amazing ALL BODIES RECOVERY that she’s part of the team behind. An incredible initiative to help people in all sorts of marginalised bodies to recover from eating disorders. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where …

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Hoovering - Episode 226: Sara Pascoe 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

35:02

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Featuring one of my oldest friends and national treasure, SARA PASCOE who is ON TOUR NOW. This podcast is largely funded on PATREON where if you join up you’ll have access to masses to exclusive and advance content from guest recipes to personal mentions and one-to-one virtual meet ups with me. After …

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E8: Great Grief, Reunion & New Inspirations - a chat with Tom Weaver of Casey 55:19

1+ y ago55:19

55:19

After four years of inactivity, Welsh metal band Casey is back with a new single titled 'Great Grief' Lead Singer, and Frontman Tom Weaver talks to me about the band's past, their recently announced reunion, the importance of community and the new inspirations currently fuelling the band as they regain their spot within the UK's Rock scene. Listen …

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E7: So The BBC Called... 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

21:01

So the BBC called me and my beautiful partner Chloe up last week and asked if we'd come on BBC Radio 1 to talk about our reality of being in an interabled relationship; this was produced in collaboration with the BBC podcast 'Life Hacks - Adapt The World'. This is my attempt at documenting this incredible experience. Thank You, BBC! Life Hacks - Ad…

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Hoovering - Episode 225: Tadiwa Mahlunge 33:17

1+ y ago33:17

33:17

Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Featuring TADIWA MAHLUNGE, astronomically fast rising star of the stand up comedy scene. Host, Jessica Fostekew shares food with an interesting soul whilst chewing the fat about chewing the fat. By which I mean eating. We do eating and talk about eating. What’s not to love?! This podcast is largely fu…

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E6: Neurodiversity in Comedy - Talking Stand-up with ADHD Ian 11:40

1+ y ago11:40

11:40

“We’re not all the same, but we are the same kind of different” … During my university’s coverage of the Leicester Comedy Festival 2022, I got the amazing opportunity to interview Ian Hall. A local stand-up comic who proudly displays his Neurodiversity within his comedy with his show ‘An Hour of ADHD Ian’, we discussed disability, neurodiversity, h…

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