Best Pope Lonergan Podcasts (2024)

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EPISODE 126: JAMES TOWNSEND 55:58

3d ago55:58

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JAMES TOWNSEND. Townsend has a great stage presence and tells wonderfully bizarre and off the wall stories with a very high joke rate. I have seen Townsend perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcase at the Flying Horse pub in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear…

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EPISODE 125: TOM MAYHEW 1:01:06

2d ago1:01:06

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, TOM MAYHEW. The much-admired comedian and writer has expert delivery of unique routines on stage, and is highly enjoyable to watch. I have seen Mayhew perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, …

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EPISODE 124: ALFIE EVERS 1:01:10

17d ago1:01:10

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALFIE EVERS. Evers is an off the wall, surprising and outrageous comedian on-stage, delivering totally unexpected routines. I have seen Evers at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you …

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EPISODE 123: LOUISE ATKINSON 56:59

2M ago56:59

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, LOUISE ATKINSON. Hailing from Hull, Atkinson has performed at many comedy nights on the UK circuit and is wonderfully affable and confident on stage. Her themes are extremely relatable, and she delivers exceptionally funny observations on life. I first saw Atkinson on stage as a finalist in the Amu…

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EPISODE 122: SIMON RANDALL 56:04

1M ago56:04

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In this episode, I talk to the comedy promoter and compere, SIMON RANDALL. Headliners Comedy Club based at the George IV pub in Chiswick, London is one of the regular comedy clubs I attend and has been running for over 20 years. Promoter, Simon Randall is the creator and compere of this wonderful club which is well organised and very popular. With …

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EPISODE 121: JAMES DOWDESWELL 57:23

2M ago57:23

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, JAMES DOWDESWELL. James Dowdeswell is a comedian, actor and writer. He had headlined and compered many comedy nights, has appeared in the TV comedy series Extras with Ricky Gervais, and wrote the book The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs. His comedy is knowledgeable, intelligent and excepti…

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EPISODE 120: POPE LONERGAN 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, POPE LONERGAN. Comedian and writer Pope Lonergan performs all over the UK and has had sold-out shows at Vault Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Brighton Fringe, Hastings Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe. He is also a care assistant. Writer of best-selling memoir, I’ll Die After Bingo, which was c…

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EPISODE 119: BEN POPE 1:02:56

3M ago1:02:56

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, BEN POPE. Starting comedy at university, where he was president of the Cambridge Footlights (2013 /2014), Ben Pope is a rising star on the comedy circuit both as a compere and as a performer. He is a gifted storyteller and brilliant comedy writer. Effortlessly at ease on stage with an audience, he …

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EPISODE 118: RED RICHARDSON 43:22

3M ago43:22

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, RED RICHARDSON. The comedian Red Richardson is the son of director and screenwriter Peter Richardson of The Comic Strip fame. Known for his hysterically funny jittery side full of angst, Richardson has a wonderful delivery and presence on stage. His two Edinburgh Fringe solo shows Seeing Red in 201…

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EPISODE 117: TONY DE MEUR AKA RONNIE GOLDEN 43:03

5M ago43:03

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In this episode, I talk to the great musician and comedian, TONY DE MEUR AKA RONNIE GOLDEN. Tony De Meur’s alter ego is Ronnie Golden, a British singer, guitarist and comedian. In 1975, he was founder of the new-wave band The Fabulous Poodles. From the early 80s he has made numerous appearances on the London comedy circuit. Golden also fronts the S…

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EPISODE 116: ALEXANDRA HADDOW 57:55

6M ago57:55

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALEXANDRA HADDOW. Regularly performing at comedy clubs all over the country, London-based Haddow is a naturally funny woman on stage displaying charisma, smut and audacity whilst delivering extremely relatable humorous stories. She hosts Dulwich Hamlet Comedy every month, her debut solo show Not My Fin…

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EPISODE 115: AARON SIMMONDS 58:55

6M ago58:55

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, AARON SIMMONDS. Unfazed by his disability, Simmonds delivers razor sharp observations on life and with his amiable, easy going and very likeable personality on stage, he is a major comic talent. I have seen Simmonds perform his solo show, Hot Wheels, for the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2022, and headli…

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EPISODE 114. MARK NICHOLAS 52:12

7M ago52:12

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, MARK NICHOLAS. Mark Nicholas is a brilliant Autistic comedian who has been creating stand-up comedy since 2021. He has been a guest at many comedy nights and festivals, including The Comedy Store in London. He also presents the award-winning Laugh-Able Comedy Night in London showcasing talented com…

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EPISODE 113: KATE COPSTICK 1:24:28

7M ago1:24:28

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In this episode, I talk to the actor, writer and journalist, KATE COPSTICK. Copstick is one of the best-known comedy critics and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was a Perrier Comedy Award judge in 2003 and 2004. She was also a Malcolm Hardee Award Judge from 2008 to 2015 and she is a regular critic to The Scotsman newspaper. Thank you so much…

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EPISODE 112: KATE MARTIN 57:20

7M ago57:20

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, KATE MARTIN. Martin is an absolute natural on-stage and an exceptionally funny comedian. A brilliant and highly energetic storyteller with razor-sharp punchlines and observations, she can easily command a room generating waves of laughter, and regularly headlines at comedy clubs. I have seen Martin…

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EPISODE 111: MARK OLVER 1:22:37

7M ago1:22:37

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In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, MARK OLVER. Stand-up comedian Olver is a very popular headliner act and compere and has been promoting and performing comedy in Bristol since 1998. From Edinburgh Fringe solo shows to warming-up the audience for TV’s Deal or No Deal, he has a wealth of experience, jokes, and material. He is an extr…

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EPISODE 110: KATE MCGANN 59:44

8M ago59:44

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, Kate McGann A Finalist for So You Think You’re Funny in 2019 and the South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021, McGann deserves every success. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Kate McGann Links: Facebook: www.face…

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EPISODE 109: ALEX HYLTON 1:01:52

8M ago1:01:52

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, Alex Hylton. Based in the East Midlands, Hylton is an exceptionally funny comedian with a very likeable, and self-effacing stage persona. He is the monthly compere at 45 West Comedy Club in Leicester and has been in the finals, and won many comedy competitions, including best show at the Leicester …

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EPISODE 108: JOE JACOBS 43:15

9M ago43:15

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, writer and rapper, Joe Jacobs. Based in London, Jacobs’ style is to mix the comedy with rap. He has been seen and heard on amongst others, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music and gained millions of online views. Apart from stand-up comedy, he is also known as Jester Jacobs and has been releasing steady music sinc…

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EPISODE 107: DR OLIVER DOUBLE 1:33:35

10M ago1:33:35

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In this episode, I talk to Dr Oliver Double. Dr Double is an academic and was previously an accomplished stand-up comedian who regularly played the circuit and created Sheffield’s longest running comedy club, The Last Laugh. Since 1999, he has been based at the University of Kent School of Arts, teaching and researching comic and popular performanc…

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EPISODE 106: BARRY FERNS 59:00

10M ago59:00

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, BARRY FERNS Beginning his stand-up career in 1995 aged 17, then quitting stand-up to make Edinburgh Fringe sketch shows, and then starting stand-up again from 2008, Barry Ferns is an extremely quick-witted host and headline comedian. One of the founding members of Angel Comedy in London and nominat…

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EPISODE 105: JIM DALY 1:05:37

10M ago1:05:37

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, JIM DALY. Presenter, actor and writer, London-based stand-up comedian Daly has hosted Chesham Comedy night and performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He is a regular writing contributor for the extremely popular News Revue show. A Crystal Palace fan, he hosts the weekly football show, Football Fri…

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EPISODE 104: ANDREW BIRD 1:11:33

11M ago1:11:33

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, ANDREW BIRD. Bird is a regular headliner on the comedy circuit and has supported the likes of Rob Brydon, Rhod Gilbert and Michael McIntyre on tour. A brilliant storyteller on stage with a very likeable persona, he is a brilliant comedian. On TV, he has written for 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, …

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EPISODE 103. VICTORIA MELODY 53:45

12M ago53:45

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, VICTORIA MELODY. Award winning comedian Melody writes, produces and performs comedy, theatre and film. With a love of experimentation, she has appeared on stage in such diverse roles as a pigeon fancier, dog handler, funeral director, beauty queen and police officer. Her stand-up comedy is enthusiastic…

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EPISODE 102: BELLA HULL 51:20

1y ago51:20

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, BELLA HULL. Bella Hull is a London-based stand-up comedian and writer. Very engaging and exciting on stage, she is confident and extremely funny with very clever material about her life and career. Hull performed her debut solo show, Babycakes, at the Edinburgh Fringe and then the Soho Theatre to r…

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EPISODE 101: STEVE BEST 53:34

1y ago53:34

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In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian and photographer, STEVE BEST. As a comedian, Best has a very immature and zany presence on stage elevating his comedy to laugh-out-loud status. He is a man of many talents and has an exceptional form of slapstick humour. As a photographer, Best has unprecedented access to the comedy world, regularly…

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EPISODE 100: JACK DOCHERTY 1:02:59

1y ago1:02:59

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For the 100th episode, I talk to a special guest, the brilliant comedian, JACK DOCHERTY. Docherty is a Scottish comedian, actor, and writer. He first performed at the 1980 Edinburgh Fringe with the comedy sketch group The Bodgers (with Moray Hunter, Gordon Kennedy and Peter Baikie). Docherty and Hunter became staff writers for the BBC radio comedy …

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EPISODE 99: IAN STONE 57:16

1y ago57:16

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, IAN STONE about his comedy career. Stone is a writer, podcaster, broadcaster and one of the best stand-up comedians and comperes in Britain. On stage, he appears easy-going yet anxious, delivering hysterical topical humour with a downgrading and mocking tone. On the comedy circuit for years and rec…

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EPISODE 98: BRENNAN REECE 1:01:08

1y ago1:01:08

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, BRENNAN REECE about his comedy career. Reece is a working class, northern comedian who won became a comedian in 2010 and won the English Comedian of The Year in 2015. His cheeky on-stage persona is extremely funny and very endearing. I have watched Reece perform for The Return of The Craic online c…

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EPISODE 97: NICK KIRK 56:49

1y ago56:49

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, Nick Kirk. Kirk’s first gig was the inaugural Sofa SoFunny! online gig in December 2020. He became a consistent act when the showcase, created by his friend Leslie Gold, went live twice a month firstly at St Christopher’s pub, Liverpool Street and then Upstairs at The Flying Horse on Wilson Street. Whe…

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EPISODE 96: CHRIS YOUNG & JAKE ALEXANDER (CO-DIRECTORS: HASTINGS COMEDY FESTIVAL) 1:06:01

1y ago1:06:01

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In this episode, I chat to Chris Young & Jake Alexander – the Co-Directors of the Hastings Comedy Festival. The Hastings Comedy Festival started in 2015. Based on an idea by friends Young and Alexander, numerous live comedy events take place over five days every Summer. Situated in the beautiful seaside area of Hastings and St Leonards, the festiva…

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EPISODE 95: MARK DUQUENO 1:07:27

1y ago1:07:27

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In this episode, I chat to fellow comedy superfan, Mark Duqueno. Over the years, Duqueno has seen almost as many, if not more comedians than me! In July 2022, he created the amazing podcast Comedy In A Nutshell, where, to quote, he ‘asks the big questions, What is comedy? Who is it, and why is it? To help me I’ve enlisted the help of comedians, per…

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EPISODE 94: JOE BOR 29:37

1y ago29:37

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In the second of two special episodes celebrating the 40th anniversary of Downstairs at The Kings Head comedy club, I talk to the brilliant comedian and film director, JOE BOR about his career. Bor is an actor, writer, director, producer, editor, and stand-up comedian. A brilliant character comedian who I have seen compere at the 99 Club in London’…

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EPISODE 93: PETER GRAHAME 56:46

1+ y ago56:46

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In the first of two special episodes celebrating the 40th anniversary of Downstairs at The Kings Head comedy club, I talk to the wonderful owner of the club, PETER GRAHAME about his comedy career. Downstairs at the Kings Head is one of the oldest comedy clubs in Britain. Founded in 1981 by Grahame and Huw Thomas (who became the regular compere unti…

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EPISODE 92: LESLIE GOLD 56:30

1+ y ago56:30

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian LESLIE GOLD about her comedy career. American Leslie Gold, based in London, is a wonderful no-nonsense stand-up comedian whose material discussing every-day life is direct and hilarious. Since Gold comperes and created Sofa SoFunny! comedy club, a comedy night for new and aspiring comedians (around …

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EPISODE 91: PETER MERRE 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian PETER MERRE about his comedy career. Merre is based in London has been compering and performing stand-up comedy since 2016. His comedy is topical, razor sharp and extremely funny. He has appeared on Sky TV’s Soccer AM, can be heard on TALKSPORT radio and is a writer for BBC Radio 4’s Newsjack. Thank you…

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EPISODE 90: ANIA MAGLIANO 56:48

1+ y ago56:48

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian ANIA MAGLIANO about her comedy career. Magliano is an Italian-Polish comedian based in London, who made the final of the Chortle Student Comedy Award in 2018 and the Funny Women Award in 2020. On stage, she is an exceptionally confident, warm, and funny comedian, who is highly recommended. I have se…

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EPISODE 89: GEOFF ROWE (FOUNDER, LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL) 1:01:50

1+ y ago1:01:50

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In this episode, I talk to the GEOFF ROWE, the founder of the Leicester Comedy Festival. Rowe, and a group of student friends, set up the annual event in 1994, when they were studying Arts Management at Leicester’s De Montfort University. Every February since, the comedy festival has played host to a wealth of comedy performances attracting visitor…

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EPISODE 88: FRANCIS FOSTER 47:29

1+ y ago47:29

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian FRANCIS FOSTER about his comedy career. Francis Foster is a brilliant stand-up comedian who regularly performs at UK comedy clubs, as well as all over the world. His writing credits include Mock The Week for the BBC, and in 2018, he began co-hosting the podcast TRIGGERnometry with fellow comedian Ko…

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EPISODE 87: A RICH COMIC LIFE IN A NUTSHELL: FROM LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 19:03

1+ y ago19:03

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Live from the Leicester Comedy Festival for the 30th Anniversary Richard Gill and Mark Duqueno join forces to talk about a few of their experiences at the festival. Listen and enjoy. Richard Gill Instagram: @R.W.Gill Richard Gill Twitter: @RW_Gill Richard Gill Facebook: Richard.Gill.758 A Rich Comic Life Facebook Group A Rich Comic Life blog The Co…

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EPISODE 86: JOSH PUGH 47:10

1+ y ago47:10

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JOSH PUGH, about his comedy career. Pugh is an British stand-up comedian and actor. He began performing in 2014 and in that year as well as 2015, he won the Midlands New Act of The Year. In 2015, he also won new act competitions at both the Birmingham Comedy Festival and Nottingham Comedy Festival …

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EPISODE 85: STEVE BUGEJA 55:50

1+ y ago55:50

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, STEVE BUGEJA, about his comedy career. Bugeja is a regular in comedy clubs and is also a writer and actor. Co-creating and appearing in the ITV 2 sitcom, Buffering (with Iain Stirling) and has been part of the main writing team for Stirling’s ITV 2 comedy quiz show, Celebability and The Russell Hou…

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EPISODE 84: PAUL TONKINSON 55:15

1+ y ago55:15

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In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian PAUL TONKINSON, about his comedy career. Tonkinson is an extraordinary live performer. Winning the 1992 Time Out New Act of the Year Award and the Time Out Stand-Up Comic of the Year in 1997, he is a regular headlining act on the comedy circuit. Famed for his lively visual and physicality and accura…

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EPISODE 83: ELLIOT STEEL 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

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In this episode, I talk to the comedian ELLIOT STEEL, about his comedy career. A stand-up comedian like his dad, Mark; Steele has performed truthful and extremely funny comedy sets, which are delivered with a refreshingly individual style together with a self-assured stage presence. I have seen Steel perform for Always Be Comedy, London in 2017, 20…

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EPISODE 82: ILAYDA ARDEN 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

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In this episode, I talk to the comedian ILAYDA ARDEN, about her comedy career. Arden is a comedian, writer, and actor with experience in experimental theatre. Nominated for the 2020 Funny Women Awards, her stand-up is thoughtful, honest, intelligent, and exceptionally amusing. I have seen Arden perform in London for Birdies Comedy in 2019, Flamingo…

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EPISODE 81: MILTON JONES 51:24

1+ y ago51:24

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In this episode, I talk to one of my absolute favourite comedians, MILTON JONES, about his comedy career. Jones is one of the best one-line pun comedians working today. Familiar for his wild hair and wonderful loud fashionable shirts, his expressionless and overanxious delivery of the joke is superb. The lines to the joke are extremely well crafted…

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EPISODE 80: STEVE JAMESON AKA SOL BERNSTEIN 1:08:43

1+ y ago1:08:43

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic character comedian, STEVE JAMESON AKA SOL BERNSTEIN about his comedy career. One of the funniest characters on the British comedy scene, Sol Bernstein is the creation of Jameson. Portraying an old Jewish comedian on stage who consistently makes me cry with laughter, with brilliant comic timing and delivery. …

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EPISODE 79: BENJAMIN BANKE BELLO AKA PRESIDENT OBONJO 1:04:05

1+ y ago1:04:05

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In this episode, I talk to the wonderful character comedian, BENJAMIN BANKO BELLO AKA PRESIDENT OBONJO about his comedy career. Comedian Bello created President Obonjo, an inflated self-centred dictator pf the Lafta Republic, feigning to find easy solutions delivered on stage with mocking accuracy, amusement, and susceptibility. Obonjo has been a v…

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EPISODE 78: JOSH BERRY 1:01:01

1+ y ago1:01:01

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian and impressionist, JOSH BERRY about his comedy career. Berry came to prominence at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and 2019 with his solo shows Voice Thief in 2018 and Josh Berry: Who Does He Think He Is? In 2019. His extraordinary talent for impersonation includes politicians, sports stars, and fellow com…

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EPISODE 77: GARRETT MILLERICK 51:05

2y ago51:05

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In this episode, I talk to the great comedian GARRETT MILLERICK about his comedy career. Millerick is a stand-up comedian, writer, and director. He is in great demand on the UK comedy circuit due to his adaptability and originality. His acclaimed solo shows, Sunflower in 2018 and Smile in 2019 performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and on tour. I have s…

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