JOHNNY WHITE REALLY- REALLY is difficult to describe, even in his own words. A knot of low self-esteem, self doubt and worry collided with an at times beautifully creative introspection and dreamlike honesty. The laughs at times are in the nuances and sit in the places that laughter should not sit, but it just makes it all the more fascinating. All of this combines for a unique performance and as Chortle put it ‘Quite possibly the most underrated act at this years Edinburgh Fringe’. I am delight...
Aug 21, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
CONNIE WOOKEY is a musical comedian who has spent time performing both in the US and the UK. Described as ‘one to watch’, she has a quite incredible story to tell at this years Edinburgh Fringe. We chat about her Edfringe show, The US circuit compared to the circuit in London and how she goes about writing for a festival. It’s a really lovely chat with the backdrop of an horrific and scarily coincidental real life event. More than one to watch, she is one to go and see as soon as you can. DENIED...
Aug 20, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
EDDY BRIMSON is a one off. A reformed former football hooligan he is one of the most in demand comics on the UK circuit, an actor of small and big screen (he torched Frank Butchers car lot on EastEnders), author of 7 books, documentary maker, TV presenter and now a playwright...with one of THE hits of this years Edfringe, his one man play NAUGHTY BOY. It’s a fascinating chat that takes us from hooliganism to comedy to theatre. Eddy has some brilliant advice for newer comics on how to approach th...
Aug 18, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 17
LOLSY BYRNE is my guest for Bonus 9 of the Edfringe Extras. An award winning standup, Lolsy is also a bit of a hit on social media, recognised on the street from her hilarious contributions to YouTube on The Try Channel which has over 660k subscribers. This her third time at Edfringe and she is certainly one to see and watch! LOLSY BYRNE: SWEET ENOUGH: It's been a tough ride. Let's get through it together. Award-winning Irish comedian Lolsy Byrne gets honest about mental health, dealing with abu...
Aug 17, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
PRUDENCE WRIGHT HOLMES is our guest for this Edfringe Extras Bonus episode. Prudence (AKA Tina) is an American and New York based accomplished actor and writer who has been performing since she was a child. From Church acting groups through drama school, Prudence has forged her own path. Her acting CV includes Broadway performances and roles in some true classics of film including SISTER ACT and KINGPIN and more recently Buster Scruggs. She is now in Edinburgh with a one woman SOLD OUT show. A t...
Aug 17, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
SEYMOUR MACE is a legend of the UK standup circuit and Edinburgh Fringe. Hugely admired amongst his peers, Seymour is renowned for his brilliantly offbeat routines and flights of fancy. He has won a tonne of awards and was nominated for the Fosters Comedy Prize in 2015. It was an honour to speak to him in what was an extremely open and honest conversation covering his latest show, his depression, quitting the comedy circuit, heading to University and his plans for the future. Seymour Mace is My ...
Aug 15, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Howdy doody! Edfringe Extras bonus 7 with ROB MULHOLLAND AND TAMI STONE! 2 more very different shows to each other! ROB MULHOLLAND: TOO BIG TO FAIL High-energy powerhouse stand-up for purists. A very large, uninformed barstool philosopher and dead-good comedian attempts the tightrope walk between snowflake cuck and Nazi pork. Described as producing "fearless, hilarious stand up" (Broadway Baby) and by dumber people as being "Nasty, offensive and dangerous" (National Student Review) https://freef...
Aug 14, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7
EDFRINGE EXTRAS BONUS 6: hits the shelves with 2 more amazing standups from this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival...DAISY EARL and ROB COPLAND! In both conversations we discuss what their shows are about, the highs of the festival so far, where their standup comes from and some general waffle too! So tune in, enjoy the insight, go and see them if you can and give them some love on social media! DAISY EARL: FAIRY ELEPHANT Hotly anticipated debut from promising newcomer. Winner of Scottish Comedian...
Aug 13, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 6
JO CAULFIELD is an award-winning comedian and an absolute delight to speak with. We cover her fringe experience to date this year, how many years she has being doing it, her views on the different style of shows you can see, writing comedy, the comedy circuit and most importantly how something she said about me over 10 years ago, has stayed with me till this very day. Razor-sharp. Sarcastic. Hilarious. Unmissable. Featured on Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Road...
Aug 12, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 15
EDFRINGE EXTRAS BONUS 5: Another bonus episode chatting with acts on the ground in Edinburgh! This time I speak with 3 very different performers, but with 3 equally amazing shows! JAY BENNETT: AN AUDIENCE WITH YASMINE DAY. Failed 80s diva and Dorking's most successful pub singer Yasmine Day boldly attempts to revive her flagging career with a last ditch concert extravaganza. Expect unique renditions of 80s power ballads, world-famous originals you've never heard of and (definitely true) celebrit...
Aug 10, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 5
DAVE JOHNS is a standup, writer & actor and he chats with me about comedy, strange gigs, humour, Edinburgh Fringe, life, meeting movie stars, oh and some little ‘fillum’ called ‘I, Daniel Blake’ that he was in that won him the Palme d’Or. As one of the most respected and loved comics on the circuit Dave's place in comedy royalty has long been guaranteed. He has given a leg up to some of the biggest stars in comedy. His story is fascinating and inspiring, but throughout Dave remains grounded ...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
PAUL ZENON is a legend of the Magic scene. Performing since his teenage years Paul has toured the world, played with the biggest names in the business and built a wikipedia level of knowledge about magic and magicians and the art of the craft. You will recognise him from hundreds of TV appearances as performer, presenter and pundit including a Royal Command Performance, four one-man 'specials' on C4 and ITV, and as a regular Dictionary Corner guest on Channel 4's 'Countdown, with around 120 appe...
Aug 04, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Hello! Part 4 of the extras and this time it’s a longer chat with some mighty fine stand ups you will find at the Edinburgh Fringe! All doing great things and all an absolutely huge PBR recommendation! MICHAEL LIVESLEY: Half The Man Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/half-the-man-michael-livesley Twitter: @MichaelLivesley JACOB HAWLEY: Faliraki - Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jacob-hawley-faliraki Twitter: @hawleyjacob PHILIP SIMON: Who’s The Daddy Pig https://ticket...
Aug 04, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
MARKUS BIRDMAN is a headline act all over the world. Describing himself as a comedian, columnist, Dad, daydreamer and doodler he is about to launch into his 12th solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe. We obviously explore that and his unique theme and presentation, but we also touch on the fun subjects of religion and having a stroke! A delightful, funny and fascinating conversation with a genuinely lovely bloke. "Birdman is the all-round package; witty, controversial, hip, topical, silly. A master ...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome! Its part 3 of our Edfringe promo bonus special feature extra podcast! Catchy! More amazing acts and theatre groups telling you about their shows in their own words and again their are some bloody corkers! Added to that we also have the amazing VLADIMIR MCTAVISH in a little bit of a longer chat about his. So get checking these fine people out and show them some love! THE TICKED BOXES Nathan Gibbons, Sharlin Jahan, Duffy Conors: Show: The Ticked Boxes https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on...
Jul 31, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Well howdy doody! Welcome to another extra bonus episode of Edinburgh Fringe promos from the acts themselves! Another stellar cast with some humdingers you dont want to miss! To help be sure to share this episode far and wide, follow them on social media and going to watch them if you are at Edfringe 2019! In order of appearance this episode... KEVIN JAMES DOYLE: Show: Loud Blond Bald Kid https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kevin-james-doyle-loud-blond-bald-kid Twitter: @KevinJamesDoyle TOM MA...
Jul 29, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
ALAN LEACH has been the drummer for the indie legends that are Shed Seven right from their formation in 1990. He has toured the world, had 4 top 10 albums and 13 top 40 singles...yet here he is putting himself through an Edinburgh Fringe with his part stand up, part pub quiz show " Alan Shed's Music, Comedy and Everything Else Interactive Quiz Show ". We talk about where this ambition has come from, the music, his work outside of music, his comedy inspirations and what he expects Edinburgh Fring...
Jul 28, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Are you going to Edfringe and want some ideas on what to go and see? Are you not going to Edfringe but like listening to comedians and performers try to elevator pitch their show? If the answer to either question is yes, this will be a treat for your ears! On this part 1 of 3 Edinburgh Fringe special there are a tonne of acts hungry for your attendance! Give them a listen, follow them online, support and go and see them live! In this episode: Josh Pugh: Show Link: Maybe the Real Comedy Awards ar...
Jul 28, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
CALLY BEATON is a comedian that I was so excited to talk with! A natural storyteller full of intelligent, distinctive and punchline-rich material, she is currently on top form with an Edinburgh Fringe show already creating a buzz during preview season. Coming to the craft later than most, Cally has an extra dimension to her material and writing and a unique voice on the circuit. During the podcast we cover this along with the theme of her new Edfringe show, the menopause, aging, ambition, balanc...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
ITS A DOUBLE HEADLINER SHOW! Laura Lexx & Dan Antopolski...both amazing! LAURA LEXX, star of Live at the Apollo, is a ‘bouncy, bubbly stand up star’ (Telegraph) shining a hilarious light on how hard it is to be a good person these days. Can you change the world without offending anyone? We talk about her brilliant new Edfringe show 'Knee Jerk', where her humour comes from, how she started out and more. Its a shorter chat than normal as Laura was kind enough to share as much time with us as p...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Tony Law is a genuine legend of alternative comedy. Often discussed in terms of being a 'cult' comedian, he is by his own admission, making up for lost time, but now producing some of his greatest work ever. We have a big chat that was actually spread over 3 phonecalls due to other commitments and really a desire to just keep chatting! There aren't too many stones that we don't kick at, if not completely turn over. This was a tricky one to edit and I have been pretty ruthless to get it down to a...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Craig Campbell is a Canadian standup based out of Devon UK. Lauded for his free flowing story telling style Craig has played all over the world to audiences who never quite know what is going to happen next. His career has seen him sword fight Jim Carey, support Frankie Boyle on tour, appear on Russel Howard’s Good News, Michael McKintyre Roadshow and Dave’s One Night Stand. Craig takes us back to the early days, Canada as a new comic, white water rafting as a career, his views on the circuit. C...
Jul 15, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Phil Ellis is an award winning standup comedian who excels in delivering the unexpected. A gifted and naturally funny performer with a penchant for the obscure. He is a star of BBC Radio 4. The hit Edinburgh Fringe show Funz & Gamez won him the Fosters Panel Prize, which later went to BBC3. Phil’s TV appearances include The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Drunk History: UK (Comedy Central), as well as writing and performing credits on BBC Three’s The Tapeface Tapes. Phil also co-wrote three comed...
Jul 12, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Rich Wilson is not only a great standup and a great guy...but he has been responsible for one of the most important and freshest new podcasts for some time “Insane In The Men Brain”. We chat about the podcast, the great name, men’s mental health, his Edinburgh Festival show and so much more PLUS...a surprise special guest...Jayde Adams! Listen to INSANE IN THE MEN BRAIN Listen on SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2Jd0qkl ITUNES: https://apple.co/2XeBamm ACAST: https://apple.co/2uYlTFJ Insane In The Men ...
Jul 07, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Simon Evans is both a stalwart Of our TV screens and of BBC Radio 4 Comedy, making him a genuine heavyweight of standup. His radio credits include the News Quiz, Armando Ianucci’s Charm Offensive, The Unbelievable Truth, Heresy, True Lies and seven series as anchor and principal writer on The Way It Is, not forgetting his own sitcom Simon Evans Goes To Market. On our TVs he has been no less active where you will recognise him from Michael McIntyre Roadshow, Live at the Apollo. Mock the Week, Cel...
Jul 04, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Jojo Sutherland is a standup comedian, actor, writer, director, promoter and comedy coach. As if all of this isn’t fascinating enough Jojo has a quite incredible back story. Growing up in a Castle, suffering a brain haemorrhage and a father who was a famous author, war hero and of interest to the secret services. A fascinating conversation taking all of this in, with lots of laughs along the way. A joyous conversation. Jojo Sutherland website Jojo Sutherland Twitter twitter.com/jojosutherland Ed...
Jun 26, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Jojo Sutherland will be next weeks guest and she has an amazing story to tell ! Here is just 1 minute of the chat we had, where Jojo is talking about accepting her upbringing and talking about it on stage. Like, rate, review and subscribe and follow @pullbackreveal on Facebook and Twitter...and don’t forget your free beer from Beer52.com/chomedyfm To find out more about Jojo you can go to her website and twitter @jojosutherland
Jun 23, 2019•3 min
Jim Bob from Carter USM is our special guest this week. In Carter he and Les (Fruitbat) had a no.1 album, 14 top 40 singles, headlined Glastonbury and toured the world. He joins me on the telephone for a good old chin wag and we talk about where it all started, song writing, lyrics, puns and humour, his new life as an author and how he has suddenly got incredibly busy with gigs again...and a bit more besides. You can see everything Jim Bob is up to by checking out jim-bob.co.uk & his twitter...
Jun 20, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2
TREVOR LOCK (An absolute masterclass in comedy - The Scotsman) launches us out into the podcast Universe in an amazing first episode. Not only will you hear the best guinea pig anecdote of your life but he also shares his comedy story, how he writes, his change in direction and news on his amazing Edinburgh Fringe shows. One of the best and nicest comics on the circuit! You can see everything Trevor Lock is up to by checking out trevorlock.co & his twitter @TheTrevorLock Tickets for his Ed F...
Jun 20, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Jim Bob from Carter USM will be next weeks guest and I am a huge fan! Here is just 30 (something) seconds of the chat we had that covered how Jim Bob got started in music, growing up, influences, lyric writing, if he thinks Carter would work as a band today, comedy and humour and of course...what would it take for Carter USM to reform for a third time! Like, rate, review and subscribe and follow @pullbackreveal on Facebook and Twitter...and don’t forget your free beer from Beer52.com/chomedyfm
Jun 17, 2019•3 min
