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Episode 170: Erich McElroy
Political satirist, Erich McElroy, was born in the US, but has made his home here in the UK. The ‘Sky News’ and ‘BBC Breakfast’ political pundit chats about comedy and politics with On the Mic. Can Erich explain the rise of Donald Trump? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 169: Tom Walker
Actor Tom Walker is Jonathan Pie – the respected TV news reporter who hates his job, his colleagues and the news. On the Mic asks Tom how the hugely popular character made it from the small screen to the stage. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 168: Geoff Norcott II
Geoff Norcott is a Conservative voter – and in his new stand up show, ‘Conswervative’ he attempts to explain why. Your virtuous left wing presenter asks the questions – while drinking Fairtrade coffee, still wearing his dressing gown. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 167: Grant Stott
Former copper, Grant Stott, is a popular TV and radio presenter, best known to theatre audiences for playing the villain in the annual panto at Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre. As Grant explains to On the Mic, ‘Tales from Behind the Mic’ is his first Edinburgh Fringe solo show – and a chance to share some career […]
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Episode 166: Aidan Goatley
After ten years of working in retail, Aidan Goatley left the daily grind to become a full time professional comedian. As he explains to Martin Walker, at long last, life is good. Aidan brings two shows to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, ‘Mr Blue Sky’ and ‘The Joys of Retail (and How to Escape Them)’. First […]
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Episode 165: Dominic Frisby
Dominic Frisby has a lot to say on the subject of tax. In a fascinating interview with On the Mic he states that tax has been at the centre of almost every major incident in history. He outlines an alternative to taxation that may surprise you. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 164: Leo Kearse
Inspired by the BBC’s attempts to attract more minority candidates to creative roles, On the Mic set out to attract more right wing comedians to this podcast series. UK Pun Champion Leo Kearse, aka the Pun-Man, certainly fits the bill. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 163: Christian Talbot II
Christian shares his love of Blondie. Also, turns out as well as being a comedian, he’s an actor now. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 162: Scott Agnew
Scott Agnew is one of the great Scottish comedians. This is his comeback. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 161: Lewis Schaffer II
The UK based American comedian shares more of his insights on life. Why hasn’t he been more successful? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 160: Paul Vickers
Mr Twonkey is a massive Edinburgh Fringe hit. His creator, Paul Vickers explains the popular phenomenon. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 159: Doug Segal II
Magician, mentalist and comedian chats about his latest solo show. Prepare to be amazed. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 158: Liz Miele
US comedian Liz Miele says that she’s ‘a bit of a spaz’. At On the Mic we’re not sure if we should be offended, so lets put it down to cultural differences. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 157: Romina Puma
The word ‘cripple’ doesn’t offend Romina Puma. But why not? What if she offends somebody? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 156: Abi Roberts II
The brilliant Abi Roberts talks all things Russia. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 155: Arthur Smith II
The great Arthur Smith demonstrates the state of ‘lessnessless’. Also, socks. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 154: Diane Spencer II
Diane Spencer explains why she’s talking about sex less on stage. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 153: Charmian Hughes
Popular stand up comedian and clown, Charmian Hughes, takes On the Mic back to the 80s alternative comedy scene. They go on to chat about today’s comedy critics – do reviewers conduct themselves fairly? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 152: Damian Kingsley
Stand up comedian, Damian Kingsley, is travelling penniless from Lands End to Edinburgh on a one hundred and twenty gig tour. As he explains, it’s for a very good reason – to raise money for the homeless charity, Shelter. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 151: Liam Mullone
Two years ago Liam Mullone changed Edinburgh Fringe comedy reviewing forever. Fed up of poor reviewers spoiling all the fun, he turned the tables on comedy critics with his ‘review the reviewer’ website, Fringepig. This year, in collaboration with superior comedy fanzine, ‘Mustard’ – Fringepig will become a fully fledged magazine. In an entertaining, wide […]
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Episode 150: John Dowie
On the Mic talks to John Dowie, the former stand up comedian turned playwright and author. John performs an exclusive extract from his new book, ‘The Freewheeling John Dowie’ and explains what the publishers ‘Unbound’ are all about. John also talks about how he got started in stand up comedy, why he stopped and if […]
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Episode 149: Narin Oz
Narin Oz is an actor, comedian, writer and prankster. From the comfort of her car, she chats to On the Mic about her latest projects – including the film ‘Hooligan Legacy’ and the new Channel 4 show, ‘Girls Go Trolling’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 148: Toby Hadoke
Toby Hadoke is a stand up comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster. He’s also a Doctor Who fan. In this extended interview he chats about his hugely successful one man comedy shows based on the great SF series. He also talks about his work with Big Finish Productions and his ongoing Podcast, ‘Toby Hadoke’s Who’s Round’. […]
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Episode 147: Carmen Ali
Up and coming comedian, Carmen Ali, talks to On the Mic about her career in stand up so far and her ambitions for the future. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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Episode 146: Matt Tiller
‘We’re In This Together’ is a newly released comic indie rock track about kidnapping George Osborne, Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, by musical comedian, writer and producer Matt Tiller. Plus – we open the interview with a never before played song, the darkly comic ‘Consensual Stalking’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016.
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