Edinburgh Fringe Comedy
Audio Interviews
Episode 245: Sophie Willan
This year sees Sophie Willan make her solo debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In ‘On Record’ she presents what promises to be the funniest show about being in and out of care that you’re ever likely to see. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 244: Patrick Monahan II
Stand up comedian, Patrick Monahan talks about his latest solo offerings, ‘That 80s Show’ and ‘Pub Quiz for Kids with Patrick Monahan’. But how does he feel about Brexit? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 243: Andrea Hubert
‘Week’ is the solo Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut by Andrea Hubert. How can you tell when things are going wrong – and how do you fix it? Andrea knows. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 242: Tom Allen
A couple of years ago, in an effort to save enough money to get a house, Tom Allen moved back in with his mum and dad. What’s it like to be a 33 year old, outgoing gay man, living with your parents? It’s quite nice actually. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 241: Andrew Maxwell II
In the face of Brexit, Boris, Trump and Corbyn, Andrew eschews politics and gets silly. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 240: Simon Munnery II
Simon Munnery is celebrating his 30th year in Edinburgh with a one off show featuring some very special guests. We chat about Simon’s past work, his creative process and his experiences at the École Philippe Gaulier clown school. We also hear the ‘offensive’ joke that got Simon booed off stage at an Edinburgh gay bar. […]
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Episode 239: Rachel Parris II
Rachel has had an enormous year of upheaval. Fortunately she’s a musical comedian, so has been able to write a show about it. But will her mum approve? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 238: Rob Carter
Actor and comedian, Rob Carter, is bringing his novelist character creation, Christopher Bliss, to the Edinburgh stage. Who is Christopher? Who is Rob? And what is ‘Stand Up & Slam’? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 237: Phil Jerrod
‘Hypocrite’ is Phil’s second Edinburgh outing – and it’s dark. Very, very funny – and dark. This interview was recorded in early July and Phil didn’t yet have an ending to the show. On the Mic didn’t help. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 236: Bethany Black
After a prolonged absence from performing stand up in Edinburgh, actor and comedian Bethany Black returns with ‘(Extra)Ordinary’. So what has she been up to – and why did she invite Germaine Greer to sniff her vagina? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 235: Samantha Baines II
‘1 Woman, a Dwarf Planet and 2 Cox’ is the actor/comedian’s debut solo show. Who was the first British astronaut in space? You’re probably wrong. Plus, lots of chat about handsome Professor Brian Cox. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 234: Jay Islaam
According to the fringe blurb, Jay has Asperger’s, so he lacks empathy. He doesn’t give a damn about you or your problems, but he does want to make you laugh. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 233: Colin Hoult
On the Mic speaks to Anna Mann, the character creation of comedian Colin Hoult. They talk about her life on stage and screen – and her brief time in TV commercials, fronting the infamously short lived Turkish Delight campaign. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 232: Steve Bugeja II
The BBC Comedy award winner, Steve Bugeja’s new show ‘Unpronounceable’ concerns the head and the heart. How best to make decisions? Steve met a girl – girl moved away for a year – should Steve wait for her return? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 231: Heath McIvor
It was four years ago that the Australian puppeteer, Heath McIvor’s comic creation, Randy, last appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe. Randy has became an alcoholic, but he’s back with a new hour. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 230: Beth Vyse II
Beth stars in two shows at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe – the critically acclaimed ‘As Funny as Cancer’ returns after successful 2015 run and ‘Olive Hands in All Hands to the Pump’ makes its debut. Is she crazy? Yes. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016
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Episode 229: Jamali Maddix
‘Chickens Come Home to Roost’ is the debut solo show from Jamali Maddix. Last year’s star of the mixed bill ‘Comedy Reserve’ talks about taking the step up. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 228: Seymour Mace
Seymour is one of the best loved comedians on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – returning in 2016 for his eleventh year. In a frank interview with On the Mic, Seymour talks about dealing with depression. Does being depressed make him a better comedian? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 227: Ivor Dembina II
Veteran comedian, Ivor Dembina, returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with no less than three shows. Given that he’s 65 years old, that’s probably too many, but then, he hasn’t written one of them yet. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 226: Maddy Anholt II
Maddy Anholt’s new stand up show explores what it’s like when its impossible to get on the property ladder. Co-written and directed by Hardeep Singh Kohli. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 225: Will Duggan
This year Will Duggan makes his solo Edinburgh debut, but how did he get in to stand up? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 224: Rory O’Hanlon
According to Rory, you are where you need to be. PS: It helps if you’re at Opium in Edinburgh at 5pm most days in August. PPS: It doesn’t help if you’re an Irish immigrant living in the UK after the Brexit vote… First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 223: Wendy Wason
It’s all very well getting asked to be yourself, but who is that exactly? Wendy Wason is a lot of things – and according to a head hunter friend, the skills she’s learned as a parent of three could easily equip her to be a CEO of a major company… First broadcast on Broadway Baby […]
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Episode 222: Mark Thomas II
Mark talks about his new play, ‘Mark Thomas: The Red Shed’ It’s the story of a very special venue in Wakefield, where he developed his political and comedy chops. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 221: Craig Campbell
Craig returns with a new show, ‘Easy Tiger’ He explains to On the Mic that he’s not too precious about his jokes, but prefers to think on his feat – mixing things up a bit. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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