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Episoode 545: Richard Stott
Following life-changing surgery, Richard has toes for fingers on his left hand. He examines body image, mental health and being disabled in an image-obsessed world. First broadcast as part of Episode 20 of ‘On the Mic’ on 21 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 544: Maria Shehata II
Failed love, crippling debt and living with an angry 83-year-old. Not exactly what Maria had in mind when she left LA for the UK. But has Maria turned out to be a hero? First broadcast as part of Episode 20 of ‘On the Mic’ on 21 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. […]
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Episode 543: Loyiso Gola III
Loyiso Gola dives into pop culture and the way it has shaped our lives. First broadcast as part of Episode 20 of ‘On the Mic’ on 21 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 542: John Pendal II
The critically acclaimed storyteller and stand-up comedian returns with a show about sex and sexuality. First broadcast as part of Episode 20 of ‘On the Mic’ on 21 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 451: Just These Please
Charming new sketch group seek friendly audience. Looking to share one hour of passion followed by a lifetime of mutual appreciation. First broadcast as part of Episode 24 of ‘On the Mic’ on 25 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 540: Scummy Mummies
Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and their bestselling book, the Scummy Mummies celebrate the scummier side of parenting. First broadcast as part of Episode 22 of ‘On the Mic’ on 23 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 539: Moon
Two provincial louts perform grotty comedy sketches. There’s something wrong with their venue though: it keeps trying to kill them. First broadcast as part of Episode 21 of ‘On the Mic’ on 22 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 538: The Establishment
Expert stupidity from multi award-winning comedy duo, Dan Lees and Neil Frost. First broadcast as part of Episode 20 of ‘On the Mic’ on 21 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 537: Mr Thing
Mr Thing is a live, chaotic, comedy chat show. Listen in and find out more. First broadcast as part of Episode 19 of ‘On the Mic’ on 20 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker for On the Mic.
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Episode 536: Clare Pointing
Writer, actor, character comedian and performer, Clare Pointing wrote and starred in the one women comedy play, ‘With child’. First broadcast as part of Episode 6 of ‘On the Mic’ on 7 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 535: Dreamgun Film Reads
Your favorite movies stuffed full of jokes and read by actors and comics who haven’t read the script beforehand. A live show and a very popular podcast. First broadcast as part of Episode 5 of ‘On the Mic’ on 6 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 534: Crybabies
Join absurdist comedians Ed Jones, Michael Clarke and James Gault for a giggle. First broadcast as part of Episode 3 of ‘On the Mic’ on 4 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 533: Any Suggestions Doctor?
Listen to an exclusive impovised performance of Any Suggestions, Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody. First broadcast as part of Episode 1 of ‘On the Mic’ on 2 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 532: Tom Taylor II
Tom Taylor chats about his stand-up show packed full of jokes, songs and silliness. First broadcast as part of Episode 19 of ‘On the Mic’ on 20 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 531: Rachel Fairburn
Rachel’s been described by some losers as obnoxious, rude and contrary. However, she thinks she’s absolutely adorable. First broadcast as part of Episode 19 of ‘On the Mic’ on 20 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 530: Joe Jacobs
Joe Jacobs will swiftly shank away your negative thoughts. Mixing sardonic stand-up with live rap, reach a zen mood guaranteed to offend prudes. First broadcast as part of Episode 19 of ‘On the Mic’ on 20 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 529: Nigel Ng
Nigel Ng brings you on a joyous romp through his life in the UK as a Malaysian immigrant. First broadcast as part of Episode 19 of ‘On the Mic’ on 20 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 528: Jim Campbell
Join Jim on his journey to inner peace, via a family curse that inspired Game of Thrones. First broadcast as part of Episode 19 of ‘On the Mic’ on 20 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 527: Jon Long II
Jon Long is a lapsed Catholic, recovering alcoholic, partially disabled, straight white millennial… oh what does it matter?! He’s a planet-killing machine, and so are you! First broadcast as part of Episode 17 of ‘On the Mic’ on 18 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 526: Kieran Hodgson
Kieran Hodgson brings four shows to the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe. Phew! First broadcast as part of Episode 17 of ‘On the Mic’ on 18 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 525: Paul Vickers II
Paul Vickers is Mr Twonkey. Twonkey’s 10th show is about grotesque cake decorating shop in the Dordogne that has been secretly making fake weather since 1982. First broadcast as part of Episode 17 of ‘On the Mic’ on 18 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 524: Martha McBrier II
Don’t be bullied into cheering up or thinking positive. Don’t let anyone tell you how or when to be happy. Stand up to happiness bullies. Frown, it’s already happened. First broadcast as part of Episode 17 of ‘On the Mic’ on 18 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker […]
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Episode 523: Matt Price
Matt Price was asked to work on a writing project with a former criminal. From day one, he was out of his depth… First broadcast as part of Episode 17 of ‘On the Mic’ on 18 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. Produced by Martin Walker for UJR.
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Episode 521: Nick Elleray
Nick Elleray brings the mellow thunder to the Fringe with a brand-new stand-up show with a great new zeitgeisty title that the kids will love. Where do you find joy in these grim times? First broadcast as part of Episode 18 of ‘On the Mic’ on 19 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin […]
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Episode 520: Troy Alan
Funny Stories About Pain is a one-hour journey through some decidedly not-funny events in the life of comedian Troy Alan, which would amount to a depressing Ted Talk if Troy couldn’t write jokes. First broadcast as part of Episode 18 of ‘On the Mic’ on 19 August 2019. Edit by Sophie Mitchell and Martin Walker. […]
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