Dapper Laughs is the controversial creation of character comedian, Daniel O’Reilly. In this far reaching interview with Martin Walker for On the Mic, Daniel talks openly about Dapper, the ITV2 show that was axed, the infamous NewsNight interview and resurrecting the character for a new live show. They also talk frankly about the nature of […]
LISTEN HERERick Murtagh is a British stand up comedian based in London. He runs the Above-a-Pub Comedy night at the Willoughby Arms, Kingston. He talks about a very special comedy night with comedian, Suzy Wilde. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREIn an extended chat, Mae Martin talks about identity, sexuality and their brand new show, ‘Us’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREIn ‘Tiff Stevenson: Mad Man’, the comic will ask why, in our current world, it is no longer reasonable to be reasonable. Why do we have to scream to be heard? What makes a person anyhow? And is Tiff comfortable with the label, ‘female Bill Hicks”. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HERE23 year-old stand up stand up comedian, writer and actor Sarah Callaghan chats about her new show, ‘Elephant’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HERERecorded on June 26, 2015, the historic day when the US Supreme Court ruled that same sex marriage should be legal in every state in America. Martin Walker phoned Natasha Noman to discuss the great day for equality and ask about her Edinburgh Fringe show. ‘Noman’s Land’ is an autobiographical one-woman comedy about Natasha’s experiences as […]
LISTEN HERELucie Pohl is an obsessive-compulsive eavesdropper and observationist. In her quest to climb into other people’s minds she spends time following strangers around on the streets of New York City, London, Berlin and Cumbernauld… First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREThe much-loved creation of character actor, Joanna Neary, ‘Celia’ – housewife and host – returns in 2015. Joanna talks about the show and shares what it’s like working with Miranda, on her hit TV sitcom. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREGlenn Wool’s comedy career began in his hometown of Vancouver in 1995, and three years later he moved to London. Twenty years on and after touring the world several times over, but he now says that maybe it’s time to slow down – a bit. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREJess Robinson explains that she was so desperate to avoid going back to the day job after appearing in panto, she took up doing impressions. Turns out, she was very good at it. Jess shares a couple of celebrity music mash-ups from the ‘Wheels of Sixty-Four Tunes’ including a Julie Andrews version of the hit, […]
LISTEN HEREHal Cruttenden: Straight Outta Cruttenden’ is the latest offering from one of the UK’s popular TV comedians. In a wide ranging extended interview he discusses camp comedy and the future of stand-up on TV. And yet again Martin Walker struggles to pronounce a comic’s surname… First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HERENish Kumar and Martin Walker chat about politics and comedy. Does comedy need to be politically neutral? Why does comedy lean to the left? Is the left worse at branding its ideas than Islamic fundamentalists? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREA huge fan of pop music, but unimpressed by cheap shots taken at celebrities, Jenny Bede’s characters are not assassinations, but homages, and come from a place of joy and celebration. The former NewsRevue actor explains that these days she’s spending more time as herself. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREFunmbi Omotayo’s friendly, charismatic and instantly likeable style won him the award for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the ‘Black Entertainment Comedy Awards’. After a shaky start to this extended interview, Martin Walker and Funmbi settle down to a good chat about comedy and about fitting in. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREWho is Damien Slash? He’s 28 year old, comedian, voice-artist and musician. As a comic, he featured as part of ‘YouTube Comedy Week’, with his content gaining over one million hits. Damien talks about the highs and lows of his Edinburgh past, as well as discussing his current show, ‘Übermen’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby […]
LISTEN HERECharacter comedian Emma Sidi is bringing her debut solo Edinburgh Festival Fringe show to the Pleasance Courtyard. She tells of her love of wacky comedy like ‘Reeves & Mortimer’, ‘Massive Dad’ and sketch double act, ‘Beard’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREXFM presenter and comedian John Robins doesn’t want to tell On the Mic about his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show ‘Speakeasy’. Instead, they discuss the vibe. Sort of. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREColin Cloud is a forensic scientist who mixes mind magic and brain science with his love of Arthur Conan Doyle’s works. He explains that whilst murder is highly illegal, he’s never-the-less going to get away with it, nightly, during his show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HERE‘Clare Plested: The Essential Collection’ is a character comedy show by one half of the critically acclaimed double act, ‘Plested and Brown’. Expect sequins. Expect Sambuca. Expect a live human cannonball. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREMike Wozniak successfully avoids saying anything about his 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, ‘Mike Wozniak: One Man Dad Cat Band’, whilst making the show sound absolutely fascinating. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HEREA tweet from the ‘Alternative Comedy Memorial Society’ a couple of days ago said it all. “Coming to #edfringe? Mostly only want to see Phil Nichol? You have min. 4 chances, every day.” On the Mic spoke to the prolific comedian at 9am on the morning before Glastonbury… First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in […]
LISTEN HEREAfter taking a gap year Chris Stokes is back at the Edinburgh Fringe. He talks about his year from hell, finding the truth in comedy and working with the uniquely talented Milton Jones. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HERENeil Henry tells On the Mic that his new show features a brand new version of the famous needle trick where he swallows an entire tin of ‘Alphabetti Spaghetti’. We set Neil a celebrity quiz – whilst Neil’s girlfriend Charlie giggles in the background. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HERECharacter comedian Charles Booth discusses his brand new Edinburgh show, ‘Deer in the Spotlights’. He also performs a couple of exclusive excerpts. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
LISTEN HERE‘Nick Coyle’s Guided Meditation’ isn’t to be taken too seriously, though it could still work for you if you’re having a stressful day. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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