Marcus chats with Rachael Campbell-Palmer, Director of The Black Box, an arts and entertainment venue in Belfast. The pair talk about how The Black Box has kept busy during lockdown, past, ongoing and future projects, and sharing fond memories of the venue. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. …

Marcus chats with London-based writer, voiceover artist and visual artist Sarah Sumeray. They discuss social media lockdown tendencies, the voiceover industry and her upcoming book - "A Vintage Picture Book of Swell Modern Moments"! Links of interest for this episode: Sarah's voicereel. Comedy Central UK's Slightly Sensual Guide to Being Really Rea…

Marcus speaks with broadcaster, DJ and friend Joe Lindsay about how he's been the past year. While reflecting upon the lockdown, they discuss travel, live audiences, DJing bugbears and what they've learned about themselves. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Marcus is now also on Twitch at tw…

Marcus meets Lorcan McGrane in the corrupted digital world of Cyberpunk 2077 to reminiscence about episodes from earlier this year with the help of Father Christmas himself (Richard Dadd)! Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Marcus is now also on Twitch at twitch.tv/marcuskeeley, if that's you…

Marcus chats with Northern Ireland's premiére "gamer girl", Céilí Rae Minogue. They discuss gaming, Twitch, aspirations to appear on Cameo, early 2000s TV memories and Céilí is quizzed on her Mario knowledge. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Marcus is now also on Twitch at twitch.tv/marcusk…

Marcus chats with horror media YouTuber Ryan Hollinger. They discuss the ins and outs of producing content on the platform, managing an online audience, navigating YouTube's nebulous rules and much more. Ryan is put on the spot with Marcus' quiz, "Who're You Talking About?". Ryan's YouTube channel can be found here. The Vince Vaughn documentary men…

In this episode of Marcus Matters, the titular Marcus talks about Cool Times TV - an upcoming online event, scheduled for Friday 11th September 2020, taking place on Twitch. It will feature Mary Flanigan, Ceili Rae Minogue, Robert J.E. Simpson and Marcus Keeley. More details here, and within the podcast episode. Remember to check us out on Twitter …

Marcus chats to journalist Victoria Steveley about how she began her career, advice on getting into the busy newsrooms, the Belfast Giants ice-hockey team, her experience of working as a producer on UTV's "Taste of Success" programme before ending on a Gordon Ramsay quote quiz. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @Marc…

Marcus chats with Paris-based podcaster, comedian and English language teacher Luke Thompson. Accents, the French comedy scene, living in France and "Luke's English Podcast" are discussed, before Marcus puts Luke through his linguistic paces with an Ulster-Scots quiz. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley o…

Marcus delivers the results of an online personality test before introducing a chat with returning guest Kieran Majury. The pair discuss blogging, writing discipline, approaches to performing stand up comedy and Kieran exclusively reveals his top 5 English towns/cities. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley…

It's Instant Feedback's first birthday! To celebrate, Marcus Keeley has thrown a party and invited previous guests and friends of the show! Pour yourself a drink (or five) and listen as he is ably assisted by Lorcan McGrane and welcomes Vicky Blades, Emmet McDonough-Brown, Sara Jade Davidson, Sarah Firby, George Firehorse, Mary Flanigan, John Patri…

Marcus Keeley chats to comedian Mary Flanigan about gigging online, her work on BBC1's continuing drama "Doctors", lockdown lists, comfort TV and the future of live comedy. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Support Instant Feedback by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/…

Marcus chats with friends of the show, John Patrick Higgins and Graeme Watson about their latest podcast project - "Inside John Patrick Higgins". Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Support Instant Feedback by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/instant-feedback Find out m…

Marcus chats with organiser and host of Chicken Box Comedy, Rory McSwiggan, who has taken the weekly Derry-based comedy night online during the lockdown. They discuss the challenges of broadcasting a live comedy show, retail-based nightmares and Marcus turns the tables on Rory with a twist of one of Chicken Box's own regular features. Remember to c…

Marcus chats to theatre-maker and performer Caitlin Magnall-Kearns about her current Arts Council funded project, "The Monologues". Marcus asks Caitlin to explain Tik Tok to him, and they also discuss Animal Crossing, soap opera spin off DVDs and whether Caitlin prefers working on the screen or stage, before Marcus attempts to muscle in some pitche…

Marcus chats to Twitch streamer RiotBananas about the ins and outs of Twitch.tv, becoming a full time streamer, dealing with performance nerves, being a member of "Limmy's Stream Team" and a part of a supportive online community. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Support Instant Feedback by …

Marcus checks in online with Lorcan McGrane to see how he's getting on. Taco Chip chat, shopping tips and has he transformed fully into the Monaghan Marauder known as "Livid Lorcan" during the pandemic? Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Support Instant Feedback by donating to their Tip Jar: …

Take an audio trip to Larne and the surrounding environs! In November 2019, Marcus was shown around the greater Larne area by comedian, promoter and Glynn native, Graeme Watson. Graeme's favourite Larne locations include cemeteries, Glenoe Waterfall, Ballygalley, and more! You can find specially recorded footage of some of these locations along wit…

Another pre-pandemic episode where Marcus goes along to the 3rd birthday celebration show of Saturday afternoon comedy gig "Kill Your Darlings" at the Black Box, Belfast. He chats to co-hosts Alan Irwin & Ronan Linskey about the ins and outs of the afternoon, Micky Bartlett discusses appearing on TV panel shows, Frazer Robb has another blistering c…

Marcus meets with poet, writer and friend Séamus Fox. They discuss how they first met and Séamus' beginnings in Belfast's live spoken word scene, as well as Séamus' experiences of alcoholism, homelessness and the writing process. Now living in England, Séamus is involved with Emmaus, a charity providing housing and employment to the previously home…

Marcus meets writer, editor, publisher, artist, photographer, broadcaster, educator, film historian and actor Robert J.E. Simpson. They have a brief chat in an alley by the bins about online dating, Robert's Cinepunked podcast and interviewing Tony Slattery. Separately, Marcus prattles on about videogames and how he's spending his time during the l…

Marcus has a chat with visual artist and LOFT luminary, Brian Kielt at the opening of his new solo exhibition “Confessional” at University of Atypical. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Email enquiries to instantfeedbackpod@gmail.com. If you enjoy the show, consider giving us a rating on App…

Marcus goes along to the opening night of a new solo exhibition by artist Miguel Martin, entitled "Fire in the Middle" at Belfast's Naughton Gallery, as part of NI Science Festival 2020. Marcus chats with the artist about his work, the now defunct Vine app and how it feels to reveal the exhibition to the public. John Patrick Higgins returns to the …

Full of festive cheer and beer, Marcus is joined by Lorcan McGrane as they take a meandering and rambling look back at some favourite moments of the podcast in 2019. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Email enquiries to instantfeedbackpod@gmail.com. If you enjoy the show, consider giving us a…

Marcus visits writer and theatre producer John Patrick Higgins for a chat about writing, music, his experience of reviewing stand up comedy, seeing his own work come to life on stage and a general natter about Translink. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Email enquiries to instantfeedbackpod…

Marcus grabs a lift with former Wonder Frog member Kieran Majury and takes a road trip to Chicken Box Comedy at Bennigan's Bar in Derry. Organiser and MC of the evening Rory McSwiggan discusses the night and the meaning behind the "Chicken Box" name, the ethos of the night and talks about his gameshow character "Les Ismore". On the long way back to…

In a break from usual programming, the first episode of "Marcus Matters" fills the void with a short tale entitled "The Man Who Is Afraid of Flies". Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Email enquiries to instantfeedbackpod@gmail.com. If you enjoy the show, consider giving us a rating on Apple …

Marcus does some laundry before introducing this episode's trip to a live performance by improv group Wonder Frog. Recorded at Black Box, we get a listen behind the curtain of the group's alley-based warm up exercises, tales from the group's resident doormen Jim & Alan, some Wonder Frog Super Fans give their own "instant feedback", plus a few clips…

Marcus speaks with broadcaster, comedian and “I’m A Celebrity” finalist Iain Lee, and his producer and talkRADIO co-host Katherine Boyle! Recorded backstage at Belfast's Black Box, topics discussed include Iain's experience on the celebrity version of ITV's "The Chase", mental health, Brexit, and the infamous "Patter Theft" incident involving Limmy…

Marcus chats with actor, improviser and life coach Vicky Blades about her new voice coaching service, "Generally Speaking". They discuss the inspiration behind Vicky's new business and some of the common challenges people face around public speaking. Marcus also listens to some voicemails left to the show and ponders the best confectionary for a li…

Marcus chats once more with fellow Wonder Frog improviser Aaron Marshall. The pair discuss DIY, moving house, 90s television shows and Aaron divulges details of how he smashed up someone's kitchen. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Email enquiries to instantfeedbackpod@gmail.com. Support Ins…

Marcus goes along to Coven Comedy Club, a newly established comedy night based at The 343 on the Newtownards Road, Belfast. He speaks with the gig's sole organiser, Sarah Firby, acts Louise Sexton, Sean Tanuvasa and headliner Teresa Livingstone. Apologies are made to Sara Jade Davidson and Sarah Firby, and this episode also features an exclusive be…

Marcus speaks with comedians at Monday Night Comedy at The Pavilion Bar about what they remember about their first ever stand up gigs. Derry-based comic Peter E Davidson discusses current and future Edinburgh Fringe plans, brand new comic Joel Whitall gives his pre and post first gig thoughts, Lorcan McGrane divulges details of his recent American …

Marcus improvises scenes with Frazer Robb (fellow Wonder Frog) as part of their twoprov act, "Bearlingus". Expect tips from a worrisome voice actor, real life tales of internet bullying, Belfast City Hall goths that receive a new lease of life and family dynasty call centre conspiracies. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook,…

Marcus has a chat with fellow Wonder Frog improviser Aaron Marshall. The pair discuss TV game shows, shopping in Belfast and further afield, along with the dangers of playing alone as a youth. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Email enquiries to instantfeedbackpod@gmail.com. Support Instant …

Marcus chats to Lorcan McGrane about his show "Borderlands" as part of Graeme Watson's "Comedy Lab" at The Black Box, Belfast. Graeme also discusses the highs and lows of running a month-long comedy season. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Email enquiries to instantfeedbackpod@gmail.com. Su…

BONUS EPISODE This episode features nothing but the poems from the Belfast Book Festival 2019 Poetry Slam, recorded from the beginning of the second round onwards. Poets featured: Michael Wilson, Anthony Haughey, Nathan Armstrong, Stephen Knox, Elizabeth McGeown, Laura Morgan and Rae O’Dowd. Slam judges Geraldine O’Kane, Vincent Creelan and Linda M…

Marcus goes along to the Belfast Book Festival 2019 Poetry Slam at The Crescent Arts Centre and speaks with organisers Colin Dardis and Geraldine O'Kane. Also featuring interviews with prospective slammers Michael Wilson and Anthony Haughey. Performances of all of the above poets are contained within, as well a poem each by Nathan Armstrong and Ste…

Marcus discloses an embarrassingly gained personal injury and thrilling celebrity sighting before delving into chats with the folk at Accidental Comedy Club's Friday Night Comedy show. MC Robbie McShane expresses his tiredness, Dublin-based acts Felix O'Connor and MJ Stokes discuss playing to Belfast crowds and Marcus and Robbie are played against …

Episode Notes We return to Monday Night Comedy at The Pavilion to find an audience raring to go! We check in with high-spirited MC George Firehorse and two acts of the evening, Caitlin-Magnall Kearns and Alan Irwin, before finishing off with a post-gig analysis with booker, Luke McGibbon. Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook…

Episode Notes Episode 2 takes us to the long-standing Monday Night Comedy open mic night at The Pavilion Bar! With the gig cancelled, I chat to resident MC George Firehorse and show-runner Luke McGibbon about their feelings on the pulled show, as well as comedians Sean Tanuvasa and Jordan Robinson on how the local comedy community can recover from …

Episode Notes For the very first episode we take a trip to The Frazer Robb Vanity Project! Conversations are had with the eponymous Frazer Robb, support act Ruaidhri Ward as well as a pair of mischievous audience members! Remember to check us out on Twitter at @IF_Pod, and Facebook, and @MarcusKeeley on Twitter. Email enquiries to instantfeedbackpo…