Michael Odewale on how a Haribo engagement ring rejection in school has fuelled him ever since, how spending Disney dollars in the strip clubs could be the answer to the financial crisis, and how he could overcome his fear of driving with Tiff as his driving instructor. Michael and Tiff then look to help Van Gogh and Gauguin overcome their ear-slicing differences, before Tiff gets all Angry Aunt on behalf of a listener. Want Tiff to get angry on your behalf in a future episode? Send your gripes ...
Nov 14, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Josh Gondelman on how a long-standing grudge against a tenth grade Spanish teacher may have shaped him into becoming a people pleaser, on his grand plan for revolutionising US federal budgets, and how being stuck in traffic is like being on magic mushrooms. Josh and Tiff then look to resolve the historic beef between Tesla and Edison in the war of the AC and DC currents, then Tiff turns all Angry Aunt to help a listener with a problem sent into the show. Want Tiff to get angry on your behalf in ...
Nov 07, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Alice Fraser on how curly hair made her look a 'messy thinker' in the law industry, having to make jokes about Donald Trump again, and her love for the Fast and the Furious movie franchise. Alice and Tiff then dig their teeth into the Bone Wars to try and resolve some historic beef, and get angry on a listener's behalf in Angry Aunt. Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner. TEAM BUGLE PODCASTS 📯 The Gargle Top Stories! The Bugle The Last Post with Alice Fraser The Bugle Ashes Urncast Bush's Bo...
Oct 31, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Tiff Stevenson is here with a new series of brilliant interviews. Anger is a problem, so let's work through it and make things better! A Bugle Podcasts production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2022•1 min
A really special guest this week as The Bugle podfather himself Andy Zaltzman joins Tiff Stevenson to talk through his tiny revolutions. Hear about Andy as a child growing up with a sculptor father, the school report that has stayed with him, his dreams of being a cricket journalist, studying Ancient Greek comedy and how that influenced his work, finding comedic inspiration in the brilliance and inventiveness of Monty Python and The Day Today, how seeing Rob Newman gave him courage to do politic...
Jun 16, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Tiff Stevenson welcomes the wonderful stand-up comedian and actress Maria Bamford to the podcast. Lady Dynamite on Netflix is based on her life story, she's starred in Arrested Development, and has lent her voice to characters on shows such as BoJack Horseman and American Dad! Hear Maria discuss the joy of being heard on stage, mimicking voices on the television as a child, her unique style as a comic, how Melbourne comedy festival was so welcoming and revolutionary for her, being creative with ...
Jun 09, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Great stories, insights and positive messages in the latest episode of Tiny Revolutions as Tiff Stevenson welcomes comedian Gina Yashere to the podcast. Hear Gina on starting out as a lift engineer, the racism and misogyny she faced in school and the workplace, how she inadvertently joined the Nation of Islam, how lack of career opportunities in Britain led to her life-changing decision to move to America, how a Google search led to her co-creating a CBS sitcom with Chuck Lorre, and how embracin...
Jun 02, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week Tiff Stevenson welcomes comedian and writer Rich Hall a.k.a. Otis Lee Crenshaw (and his dog Sarge) on to Tiny Revolutions. Rich talks about his early days 'sticking it to the man' in the student newspaper to a first job writing obituaries, creating evangelistic characters through street preaching, working with a stellar Saturday Night Live cast, the seismic influence of the 1960s on politics, music and film, his love and study of Westerns, being an American comic in the UK, learning to...
May 26, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Tiff Stevenson is joined by comedian, writer, actor and producer Al Madrigal - formerly of The Daily Show, and co-founder of the All Things Comedy network. Al speaks of his Mexican-Sicilian family, the political assassination that was his first political memory, being offered 'comedian' at careers day, creating a fairer and more protective system for comedians through his All Things Comedy production network, and the importance of slowing down and prioritising happiness. This is a Bugle Podcasts...
May 19, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Tiff Stevenson welcomes comedian and writer Roisin Conaty to the show. Hear Roisin on wanting to be a country and western singer and buying the National Enquirer as a child, how her Irish and London value sets affect her work and life, how she approached debt, addiction and depression in her sitcom GameFace, why Edinburgh is so special to her, how she found clarity and presence through sobriety, and how the Pomodoro technique helps her creative process. This is a Bugle Podcasts Production, produ...
May 12, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 5
A special episode this week as Tiff Stevenson is joined by two guests - comedians and long-term friends W. Kamau Bell and Nato Green. Hear them talk about coming through the San Francisco comedy scene, about wealth inequality, race and class in America, how political activism has shaped their lives, representation in comedy, the importance of allowing people to grow and develop their viewpoints, and the influence of their families in their work and lives. This is a Bugle Podcasts Production, pro...
Apr 28, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Biffy Clyro lead singer Simon Neil joins Tiff Stevenson for the latest episode of Tiny Revolutions. Simon speaks of identity, how his Scottishness and decision to live in his home town help to keep him grounded, the art that influenced him - from Axl Rose to Bill Hicks to Annie Lennox, how singing about his mother's death brought guilt but then joy, to how going through a nervous breakdown helped shape who he is today, with the aid of meditation. This is a Bugle Podcasts Production, produced by ...
Apr 20, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We have another great guest for you! She's studied archaeology and anthropology, moved from the UK to LA, been a superhero, directed a short film, created an inclusive production company, and is now directing on Legends of Tomorrow - the DC Comics series which she starred in - all before the age of 30! Hear Maisie Richardson-Sellers talk about her journey from being inspired by her parents' political activism, the empowerment of the group in protests, to the importance of strong female role mode...
Apr 14, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
First up in the new series, Tiff Stevenson talks to comedy writer and director Armando Iannucci - creator of The Thick of It, Veep, The Day Today, Alan Partridge, director of In The Loop, The Death of Stalin and The Personal History of David Copperfield. Armando talks of how his Scottish/Italian heritage shaped him, his father's time writing for an anti-fascist newspaper and how his own politics guides his work, plus his influences ranging from passing round Billy Connolly tapes at school, to hi...
Apr 07, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Tiff Stevenson is back with an all-star lineup of brilliant creators from comedy to film including Armando Iannucci, Al Madrigal, Roisin Conaty, Simon Neil, W. Kamau Bell, Nato Green and Maisie Richardson-Sellers. Hear them talk about the art, politics and movements that have been revolutionary in influencing their lives and their work. This is a Bugle Podcasts Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 29, 2021•46 sec
TIff talks to New Zealand comic, writer and playwright James Nokise. They discuss race and racism, how to pronounce his surname, challenging perceptions, and gigging at the Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam. For the latest gig info, follow James on Twitter . Catch Tiff Stevenson in London and LA in the coming months; check where she’ll be appearing here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 18, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Recorded live at the Lush Showcase, Tiff talks to award-winning writer, performer, and provocateur Mark Thomas about setting up a comedy club in a refugee camp in Palestine, and early gigs. They also talk about how comedy can give people a voice, “shining a light into a dark corner”, and how comedy can make real change. Warning: contains explicit languageMark Thomas will be taking his work in progress show 50 Things About Us to theatres around the UK in November and December. See here for more i...
Oct 04, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi talks to host Tiff Stevenson about blending the political and the personal in her stand-up, about being a columnist and author, and her early childhood. They also talk about comedy as therapy, a defence mechanism, and as a comfort. You can read the column Shappi and Tiff discuss here: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/iran-hijab-protests-headscarf-take-off-islam-muslims-middle-east-western-liberals-a8248106.html And Shappi's book here: htt...
Sep 06, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In the fourth of this series of Edinburgh specials, Tiff Stevenson meets US comedian and writer Jena Friedman to talk neuroses, reproductive rights, democratic discourse, the art versus the artist,, and her Adult Swim specials https://www.adultswim.com/videos/soft-focus-with-jena-friedman. This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only). Trigger warnings: there is some talk of violence against women, rape. Jena Friedman’s Miscarriage of Justice show runs until 25th August at the Assembly Ge...
Aug 23, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In the third of this series of Edinburgh specials, Tiff Stevenson and stand-up comedian and actor Ed Byrne chat about first gigs, changing people’s minds, gender politics and pink shoes. This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only). Ed Byrne’s show “If I’m Honest” runs at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ed-byrne-if-i-m-honest . Tiff Stevenson is performing “Mother” at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh until 25th August. https://tickets....
Aug 22, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In the second of this series of Edinburgh specials, Tiff Setvenson and Desiree Burch talk about performing comedy in the UK versus the US, personal pronouns, cancel culture. and how comedy can open someone’s perspective and change people’s mind. This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only) Desiree Burch’s show “Desiree’s Coming Early” is on at Heroes@The Hive, Edinburgh until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/desiree-burch-desiree-s-coming-earlyTiff Stevenson is performi...
Aug 19, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
LYNN RUTH MILLERIn the first of this series of Edinburgh Fringe specials, host Tiff Stevenson meets 'spark plug' and oldest comedian on the UK/US circuit Lynn Ruth Miller to discuss politics, ageism and glass ceilings, and how fierce ambition and defying expectations never gets old. This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only). Trigger warnings: there is some talk of violence against women, rape, and abortion. Tiff Stevenson is performing “Mother” at Monkey Barrel Comedy until 25th Augus...
Aug 18, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Tiff Stevenson chats with author of Feminasty, host of the Throwing Shade Podcast, improvisor and general funny bean all across the Earwolf network and beyond - ERIN GIBSON.This very fun and funny conversation covers all sorts - Trump, feminism, side hustles and being female in the entertainment industry.Contains: Some swearsPS Tiny Revolutions is LIVE in Edinburgh 12th and 13th August https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-tiny-revolutions-podcast-live AND Tiff's show Mother is al...
Aug 09, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Tiff Stevenson talks to US sketch and improv comedian Tawny Newsome, co-host of podcast "Yo, Is This Racist?", about whether comedy can contribute to positive social change. The chat ranges from the parallels between hazing and starting out in comedy, how being a women in comedy can be a political act, Trump fatigue, and why the idea of ‘If you can see it, you can be it” is so important.This podcast contains swears. If you’re up at the Edinburgh Fringe then why not come see Tiny Revolutions Live...
Jul 26, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this week’s episode, Tiff Stevenson meets American stand-up comic, actor, and documentary-maker Hari Kondabolu. They discuss comedy as art and its ability to be a positive form of social change. Amongst other things, their chat covers race, representation, the problem with Apu, and death threats in translation.This podcast contains swears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Tiff Stevenson and pal Kiri Pritchard-McLean - double-Chortle award winning Edinburgh Festival favourite - talk about how comedy can contribute to social change, particularly through talking about subjects that were previously considered taboo. Other subjects include gender expectations, shaming, and the magnitude of tampons. Trigger warnings: there is some talk of depression, abusive relationships and gaslighting. This podcast contains swears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Jun 28, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Tiff Stevenson and her good friend Sara Pascoe - comedian, actor, author - have a wide ranging discussion on whether comedy can be a force for social change, how to use the special powers that comedy has, and how not to misuse them. Amongst other things (Louis CK and why dairy is disgusting*) They talk about the importance of being aware of your own blind spot, in comedy as well as life in general. Trigger-wise there is some pretty deep stuff in here in particular - sexual assault, racism and se...
Jun 14, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Tiff Stevenson talks to The Mash Report ’s NISH KUMAR about all sorts. Obviously Brexit and Trump, of course that Piers Morgan, and whether TV political satire/ commentary can really make a change. They chat a bit about Goodness Gracious Me and make particular reference to this classic sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDXrhkm4sEI If you don’t get the Mark Watson reference towards the start, it’s about this kind of stuff… https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2019/01/16/42086/mark_watson_announce...
May 30, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Host Tiff Stevenson interviews fellow comedians about how and why comedy can be a force for social change.This is very much what this will sound like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2019•2 min
