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Episode 195: Jake Yapp
Jake Yapp tells On the Mic about the worst gig of his life – opening for Beyoncé at the World Music Awards. They also discuss Jake’s Edinburgh show, the accurately titled, ‘Jake Yapp is One in a Million’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 194: Tom Ward
Tom Ward had an unconventional childhood and an interesting journey from teenager to grown up. For his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, he shares stories in ‘Tom Ward: Sex, Snails and Cassette Tapes’. But how did he get started with this stand up comedy lark? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 193: Lynne Jassem
In the 1950s, Lynne Jassem was a pre-teen with a successful TV career. Sixty years later she talks to On the Mic about her Edinburgh show, ‘From Como to Homo’. Her story is told with tap dancing, mime, physical comedy – and a song or two. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 192: Neil Henry II
Just what is a ‘Midwangler’? Well, it’s the name of Neil Henry’s latest show, but what does it mean? And how do you pronounce it? Plus, we indulge in a spot of Time Travel. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 191: Elliot Steel
Elliot Steel explains that whilst his solo debut in Edinburgh wont be about anything much, he’s looking forward to doing his ‘Dead Dad Show’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 190: Stuart Mitchell
Some folk are just born unlucky – but as the title of his show suggests, Stuart Mitchell seems to have been ‘Dealt a Bad Hand’. The Scottish comedian talks to On the Mic about how tragedy is so very funny. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 189: Nish Kumar II
Satirist Nish Kumar gets to grips with the current political chaos at home and over the Atlantic. How on earth did we get in to this mess? Who is to blame? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 188: Anna Morris II
Georgina the Bride returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for a second year for more wedding rehearsals. The comic creation of Anna Morris and our interviewer don’t really hit it off. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 187: Michael Griffiths
Australian cabaret star, Michael Griffiths, has performed as Annie Lennox, Madonna and now, Cole Porter. What attracts Michael to the life and songs of the talented and flamboyant bisexual millionaire? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 186: Samantha Pressdee
Samantha Pressdee is a comedian, model and feminist. Rather than campaign to end the likes of ‘page three’ she says that we should all #FreeTheNipple. On the Mic learns that for her new show, ‘Sextremist’, Samantha will perform topless. Oh and something about breaking in to houses with Russell Brand. First broadcast on Broadway Baby […]
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Episode 185: Laurence Clark
What with Scottish demands for separation and the political earthquake of Brexit, now is the time to perform a show called, ‘Independence’. Edinburgh Fringe veteran Laurence Clark tells On the Mic what Indy means to him. Plus – how to follow Jack Whitehall on stage. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 184: Glenn Moore
Sketch comic, writer and actor, Glenn Moore, makes his solo debut. Can one half of the critically-acclaimed sketch comedy duo Thunderbards, make it alone? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 183: Michelle Wolf
The ‘Daily Show’ correspondent talks to us ftom New York about Donald Trump, working with Chris Rock at the Oscars, and her new solo show, ‘So Brave’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 182: Chris Stokes II
After taking an extended break from stand up, Chris Stokes made a triumphant return to the Fringe in 2015. As he tells On the Mic, this years show is all about keeping that momentum going. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 181: Alex Kealy
Alex Kealy says he has the voice of David Cameron and the politics of Jeremy Corbyn. Little wonder he’s so popular. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 180: John van der Put
Piff the Magic Dragon is the character creation of magician John van der Put. In this very special interview, the Vegas star steps out of the dragon outfit to talk to On the Mic about his return to he UK. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 179: Susan Calman
Susan Calman celebrates ten years performing solo shows at the Fringe! She talks to On the Mic about Brexit, being gay and “…the best show I have ever written”. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 178: Andy Askins
Despite headlining up and down the country, in his ten years as a stand up, Andy Askins has not played the Edinburgh Fringe before. On the Mic gets to the bottom of it. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 177: Olaf Falafel
Olaf Falafel – part Tim Vine – part Tony Law – is one of those ‘Danger Comedians’. As he explains to On the Mic, cheese is important. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 176: Ben Van der Velde
Ben Van der Velde talks about his solo stand up show, ‘Barbarians’. What does it mean to be a left leaning member of the ‘Jew Crew’ in today’s England? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 175: Loyiso Gola
South African stand up comic, Loyiso Gola, talks to On the Mic about his brand new comedy hour, ‘Dude, Where’s My Lion’. Apologies for the poor sound quality. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 174: Suzi Ruffell
Suzi Ruffell is common and proud of it. She chats to On the Mic about what it’s like to be working class and gay living in modern Britain. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 173: Pierre Novellie
Pierre Novellie is Cool Peter. Is Pierre cool? Who is Peter? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 172: Laura Lexx II
Laura Lexx spends fifteen minutes with On the Mic, chatting about her new stand up show. She says that it’s a fun and free hour about identity and pretence. Why do people become odd versions of themselves? Who is this Tyrannosaurus Lexx? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 171: Andrew Doyle III
Comedian and writer, Andrew Doyle, chats to On the Mic about his current projects, including his latest stand up show, ‘Andrew Doyle: Future Tense’. Just who is this Andrew Doyle character on stage? Is he happy? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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