Comedy in a Nutshell

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Sasha Ellen who talked about putting a positive spin on things, character building, and an image of a crab.

Sasha Ellen: My MILF-shake Brings all the Bo…

In this episode I spoke with author and stand-up comedian Richard Cobb who talked about chopping up the story, seeing what happens and being gentle or not.

Richard Cobb: Running Joke (WIP) at Brighto…

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Ginnia Cheng who talked about adding 0.36%, sex positivity, chess-boxing and having one weird thing.

Instagram @Ginnypie

Twitter @GinniaCheng

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In this episode I spoke with musical comedian Amy Webber who talked about putting the ukulele in the cupboard, overcoming the broken cable and being a weird kid.

Instagram @AmyWebberComedian

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In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Luke Nixon who talked about being a little brother, the secret doctor sessions and Nick Helm's advice.

Instagram @LukeNIxonComedy

Twitter @LukeNixonCome…

In this episode I spoke with sketch comedy duo Hooked. Holly and Brooke talked about being funner, being Fringe first-timers and turning yourself inside out.

Instagram @HollyandBrookeareHooked

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In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Alex Farrow who talked about observational routines about bacteria, being the philosophy guy, performing to a car park and the dusty toaster bit.

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In this episode I spoke with stand-up and musical comedian Abi Carter-Simpson who talked about not being 'princessy' enough, saying something for the first time every time and living the dream.

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In this episode I spoke with actor and stand-up comedian Thomasin Lockwood who talked about auditioning, going it alone, and when being happy is enough.

Instagram @ThomasinLockwood

Twitter @thomasin_…

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Ollie Horn who talked about the Asian comedy scene, circuit readiness and Joe Pasquale.

Ollie Horn: Comedy for Toxic People (and Their Friends) at Edinb…

In this episode I spoke with comedy and cabaret artist Angela Legg who talked about Mother's puppets, remembering to have fun and doughnuts.

Instagram @AngelaLegg2303

Twitter @MissALegg

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In this episode I spoke with musical comedian Alex MacKeith who talked about the dark and the breezy, the unsayable put to music and seeing the laughs.

Instagram @AlexMackeith

Twitter @AlexGMackeith

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In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Martha Burns who talked about the mystery of men and the horror of a gong show.

Martha is a rising talent in comedy who I've seen doing spots at a few c…

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Hubert Mayr who talked about poor apartment choices, defying the Gong show, the Anglo-German linguistic conundrum and his dark materials.

I've seen Hube…

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Joshua Bethania who talked about getting personal, building up to an hour and not bringing the energy.

I've seen Joshua perform a couple of times on mix…

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Bronwyn Sweeney who talked about Funny Women, selling oneself and performing for your idol.

The now London-based comedian is a citizen of the World, wit…

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Dave Chawner who talked about nurturing gratitude, the best Easter ever and Hell on toast.

It's difficult to say enough about Dave Chawner, who is not o…

In this episode I spoke with sketch and character comedian Kathy Maniura who talked about solo not solo, committing to the bit and the secret.

Kathy is a successful performer as half of sketch duo Ho…

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Ian Smith who talked about getting used to excitement, writing to the deadline and caring too much.

I've seen Ian perform a number of times in mixed bil…

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Philipp Kostelecky who talked about stomach block, different kinds of laughter and not being enough of a lizard.

I first saw Philipp in September 2022 o…