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Episode 45: Jamie MacDonald
Glasgow’s own Jamie MacDonald – aka That Funny Blind Guy – is perhaps best known for his outrageous “un-PC”, anecdotes. He chats about his new stand up show what the title, ‘Oblivious’ means to him. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 44: Janey Godley
Scotland’s own Janey Godley talks to On the Mic about her show, ‘Honest to Godley!’ In an extended interview they also chat about the Free Fringe, her award winning Podcast, and where the Scottish working class voices have gone. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 43: Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson is one of the most recognisable – and controversial – comedians in the UK. After making his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut in 2014 he returns to the capital with a two and a half hour ‘Director’s Cut’ of his show ‘No Further Action’. In this extended interview, Jim talks to On the Mic […]
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Episode 42: Maddy Anholt
Maddy Anholt is almost 30 and single, so has been searching online for her perfect prince. The critically acclaimed comedian says that her new show gets to the hilarious truth of the modern dating world. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 41: Luke Toulson
Luke Toulson’s grandpa was a Royal Engineer in France, North Africa and the Middle East during the Second World War. He wrote hundreds of loving, funny and insightful letters home to his wife. Luke talks about the comedy show based on those letters. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 40: James Wilson-Taylor
After a couple of years performing Fringe comedy hit. ‘Dr Who: The Musical’, Batman fan James Wilson-Taylor presents his latest obsession – with his new show ‘Bat-Fan’. Wannabe geek Martin Walker tries not to get too excited. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 39: Lucy Frederick
Lucy Frederick grew up with a menagerie of animals. In her new show, she’ll be sharing some of her creature based life stories and showing us her wild side… she also spares a moment to hit back at David Mills, who had a wee dig at her in the previous episode. First broadcast on Broadway […]
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Episode 38: David Mills
Focus people! David Mills returns with brand new show, featuring razor sharp rants delivered with his signature cocktail swagger and his biting, acerbic wit. He discusses life hacks, ‘Foster’s’ lager and alternative dance – and finds a few choice words for a select few fellow comics, including Scott Capurro and Lucy Frederick. First broadcast on […]
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Episode 37: Sofie Hagen
Danish comedian Sofie Hagen tackles taboo subjects with charm and sensibility, bullet-proof timing and an insatiably amiable personality. So to publicise her UK debut hour, Sofie talks to On the Mic about… ‘Westlife’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 36: Papa CJ
With sell-out tours across five continents, India’s Papa CJ is one of the world’s leading international comedians. He talks about his new autobiographical solo show and performs an extract. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 35: Rhys James
Rhys James is a good looking, young, white, middle class, straight man. In the game of life, apparently, this is a royal flush. So why is it so difficult to be him? All he wants is a bit of respect., but does he deserve it? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 34: Patrick Monahan
Patrick Monahan is a very happy man. Funny, successful and increasingly, on TV. On the Mic eventually asks about Patrick’s latest show, but not before they tackle the much trickier subject of how to give a good hug. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 33: Susan Harrison
Susan Harrison’s comic creation, Jennie Benton Smith, is a 15 year old rapper and spoken word artist. During her tour Jennie’s parents think she’s away from her Tunbridge Wells home working on a school project. We are treated to a short poem from her show. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 32: Ed Gamble
Ed Gamble doesn’t just love rules. He wants more. Past attempts at transgressions have left him in no doubt that straight down the line is the only way forward. He tries to convince a sceptical interviewer that the human race needs keeping in check. This is ‘Ed Gamble: Lawman’. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio […]
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Episode 31: Chris Betts
From behind the bar Chris Betts has been privy to the unexpected and the ridiculous. Weaving together sharp observations, confident and enticing delivery and original perspectives, his solo show, ‘Social Animal’ spill all the druken beans. On the Mic finds out more. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 30: Charlotte McDougall
Character comedian Charlotte McDougall is ‘Gay Furnish’ – Flirt Coach, sexologist and dating guru. As Charlotte explains, Gay can change your life. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 29: Ella Ainsworth
Five person sketch group ‘The Jest’, present a world of wayward characters, black humour and delightfully dark sketches. Jester, Ella Ainsworth. chats about about mixing horror with humour, and tells what it’s like to share a flat with four other people for a month. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 28: Sajeela Kershi
Sajeela Kershi is a Muslim agnostic in agony. Sitting firmly on the faith fence, she’s equally intolerant of fanatic atheists as she is of religious fanatics. Sajeela asks why it’s so hard for people to say, “I don’t know” when it comes to matters of faith. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 27: Sid Singh
‘All American Boy’ and comedian, Siddhant Singh, talks about finding stand-up comedy, and performing for the US Marines. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 26: Peter Michael Marino
US Writer, comedian, producer, director and singer, Peter Michael Marino talks about his comic creation, a delusional cruise ship entertainer called Lance. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 25: Kelly Kingham
Comedian and writer Kelly Kingham explains why he left it so late to take up ‘showbiz’. He also reveals that for his Edinburgh Fringe debut ‘JUMP’ he wrote a musical using a ‘how to’ book. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 24: Spencer Jones
Spencer Jones was a student of Philippe Gaulier and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Doctor Brown. He was nominated for a BAFTA for his debut television show ‘Big Babies’. Spencer explains why he chose to be a clown. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 23: Alistair Barrie
In January 2015, topical comedian, Alistair Barrie’s wife, was diagnosed with breast cancer. His show, ‘No More Stage Three’ covers the downs and occasional ups of watching your partner go through treatment for a life-threatening disease. He tells of finding the funny and the joys of chemo farts – officially the worst farts in the […]
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Episode 22: Colin Leggo
In 2015, Colin Leggo is planned his debut stand up hour. He talks to On the Mic about finding the funny in being an amputee – and what it’s like to have your own name suddenly become a pun. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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Episode 21: Ria Lina
The stand up comedian and cabaret host talks about her latest solo project, ‘Taboo Raider’. Ria wonders, if kids learn that ‘sticks and stones may break my bones but words cannot hurt me’, why do so many adults seem to ignore this lesson? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015.
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