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On the Mic

Comedians reveal their origin stories - new episode every week.

Comedy Stand-Up Comedy Interviews
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
14 minutes
Episodes
134
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Episode 94: Zoe Brownstone's Origin Story

Episode 94: Zoe Brownstone's Origin Story

Heralded as an 'incredible joke writer' by Mae Martin, Jewish Canadian comedian Zoe Brownstone is one of London's fastest rising circuit comics.

This is her origin story.

Zoe also talks about her 202…

00:11:54  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
Episode 93: Eddy Hare's Origin Story

Episode 93: Eddy Hare's Origin Story

Known to live comedy fans as half of deadpan double-act 'Crizards', comedian Eddy Hare is bringing his debut solo show to the audiences this year. 

This is his origin story.

Eddy also talks about his…

00:18:27  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
Episode 92: The Origin Story of Joseph Moore from Two Hearts

Episode 92: The Origin Story of Joseph Moore from Two Hearts

Comedians Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore are 'Two Hearts', a comedy pop music duo who have gained huge success in New Zealand for their wildly funny stage shows and on-screen appearances. 

This is Jos…

00:09:22  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
Episode 91: Alice Snedden's Origin Story

Episode 91: Alice Snedden's Origin Story

After years away from stand-up (due to the global pandemic and a lack of interest in being out late), Alice Snedden, co-writer and co-director of BBC and HBO’s Starstruck returns to stand up with a b…

00:10:20  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
Episode 90: Colin Hoult's Origin Story

Episode 90: Colin Hoult's Origin Story

Colin is a celebrated comedian, actor and writer in television, radio and theatre. He is best known to live audiences  for appearing as larger than life characters like Anna Mann. He has numerous TV …

00:16:32  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
Episode 89: Derek Mitchell's Origin Story

Episode 89: Derek Mitchell's Origin Story

Comedian Derek Mitchell, who has appeared on Apple TV’s Ted Lasso and whose online sketches have generated over 250 million views, speaks Double Dutch.

This is his origin story.

And he chats about hi…

00:09:02  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
Episode 88: Chris Grace's Origin Story

Episode 88: Chris Grace's Origin Story

Chris Grace is, without exaggeration, one of the world's leading live comedy improvisers. He's also a stand up comedian and actor - and he's involved with multiple shows at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe.

00:11:28  |   Thu 27 Jun 2024
Episode 87: Jon Gracey's Origin Story

Episode 87: Jon Gracey's Origin Story

Jon is a comedian, host, writer, actor, gamer and theatre director based in the UK. He is a member of YouTube channel, 'No Roles Barred' and created the party boardgame, 'You Know It'.

This is his or…

00:18:25  |   Tue 25 Jun 2024
Episode 86: Chris Tavener's Origin Story

Episode 86: Chris Tavener's Origin Story

Chris is a storytelling singer-songwriter with an acerbic wit. Before making his Edinburgh debut in 2024, he cut his teeth at festivals like the Great Escape, Latitude, and Glastonbury.

This is his o…

00:10:39  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
Episode 85: Josh Glanc's Origin Story

Episode 85: Josh Glanc's Origin Story

With a 2023 sold-out run at Soho Theatre, and a major role in the first-ever Jewish panto at JW3 in London, Australian, Josh Glanc, has been making waves across the UK. 

This is his origin story.

He …

00:09:35  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
Episode 84: Caitlin Cook's Origin Story

Episode 84: Caitlin Cook's Origin Story

Caitlin is a stand up comedian and musician who became obsessed with bathroom graffiti while she was studying art history and getting frustrated at the pretentious exclusivity of the art world. 

This…

00:13:18  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
Episode 83: John Tothill's Origin Story

Episode 83: John Tothill's Origin Story

John Tothill is a comedian from Southend-on-Sea, Essex. He is a former teacher. He deliberately contracted malaria in a clinical trial, to help fund his 2023 Edinburgh Fringe debut.

This is his origi…

00:09:10  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
Episode 82: Marc Burrows' Origin Story

Episode 82: Marc Burrows' Origin Story

The Magic of Terry Pratchett is a book, and a live show, written and presented by stand up comedian Marc Burrows.  In 2020, Marc penned the first-ever biography of Sir Terry. The book received critic…

00:25:09  |   Sun 23 Jun 2024
Episode 81: Michelle Brasier's Origin Story

Episode 81: Michelle Brasier's Origin Story

Michelle is an actor, singer, comedian and screenwriter, best known for her many TV appearances with the comedy group 'Aunty Donna'.

This is her origin story.

She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh …

00:06:55  |   Sat 22 Jun 2024
Episode 80: Trigger Happy's Origin Story (from Swampleque)

Episode 80: Trigger Happy's Origin Story (from Swampleque)

Hailing from Australia, Trigger Happy productions presents, 'Swamplesque'. 2024 Edinburgh cast members are Trigger Happy (pictured), Tash York, Henny Spaghetti, Tugboat Tiffy, Bebe Gunn, Chris Nims, …

00:10:20  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
Episode 79: Anna Bortnik's Origin Story (from Baby Wants Candy)

Episode 79: Anna Bortnik's Origin Story (from Baby Wants Candy)

Anna is an improvisor from the US. She chats about her first improv moment on stage at around nine years old, trying to make her scene partners laugh and why audiences love it when things go wrong.

T…

00:11:56  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
Episode 78: Harry Stachini's Origin Story

Episode 78: Harry Stachini's Origin Story

A masterful storyteller with one of the most amiable and easy-going stage presences on the comedy circuit today,
Harry Stachini looks at honesty in his latest Edinburgh offering.

This is his origin s…

00:12:58  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
Episode 77: Amy Mason's Origin Story

Episode 77: Amy Mason's Origin Story

After coming out in her late 30s, the off-kilter Funny Woman finalist and BBC New Act nominee is returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

This is her origin story.

She also talks about her 2024 Ed…

00:10:56  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
Episode 76: Eric Rushton's Origin Story

Episode 76: Eric Rushton's Origin Story

Eric is a stand up comedian and writer based in Birmingham, England. In 2020 he won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year Award. In 2023 he won the inaugural Channel 4 Sean Lock Award. He is an …

00:09:04  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
Episode 75: Sian Davies' Origin Story

Episode 75: Sian Davies' Origin Story

Sian is a stand up comedian from the North West of England. She won the Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize in 2022 for 'Best in Class' as well as several awards for her stand up comedy shows. Sian is…

00:13:11  |   Sat 15 Jun 2024
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