A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCAST

EPISODE 149: SI DEAVES

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, Si Deaves.

Comedian, writer and podcaster, Deaves is a regular on the comedy circuit, and he has been heard on BBC National and local radio. 

I have saw Deaves perform at the Sofa So Funny showcase twice in 2022 and also in 2024.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Si Deaves’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/si-deaves/

Si Deaves’ Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SiDeavesComedy/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/sideaves

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sideaves/

 

Website: www.sideaves.com

 

EPISODE 148: THOM TUCK

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful actor and comedian, THOM TUCK.

Known for being one third of the comedy group, The Penny Dreadfuls who debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2006, Tuck has appeared in and directed many plays and comedy shows.  An excellent improvise with extensive radio work, Tuck has founded (along with comedian John Luke Roberts), hosted and curated the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, a cult evening of new comedy, since 2011.

I have seen Tuck perform in the play Coalition at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2012, appearing several times in London for comedian Vix Leyton from 2020 to 2022, and hosting the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society in London and Edinburgh in 2020, 2023 and 2024.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Thom Tuck’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/06/12/thom-tuck/

Thom Tuck’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thethomtuck/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/turlygod/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/turlygod/

EPISODE 147: CARLA GORDON

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, CARLA GORDON.

Gordon is a bright, and amusing comedian.  She was a semi-finalist in the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny competition in 2021.  Her delivery is extremely clever, she is an very funny comedian and highly recommended.

I have saw Gordon perform at the Sofa So Funny! showcase in 2023.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Carla Gordon’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/12/16/carla-gordon/

Carla Gordon’s Links:

X (Twitter): www.x.com/TheCarlaGordon/

Instagram: www.instragram.com/carlagordon/

Website: www.carla-gordon.com

 

EPISODE 146: STEVE LEE (AKA MAD RON)

In this episode, I talk to the great character comedian, STEVE LEE.

Lee created Mad Ron – the Third Hardest Man in Uxbridge who first appeared on the UK comedy scene in 2015, and the multi award winning act is a regular fixture at comedy clubs and festivals.

I have saw Lee perform as Mad Ron at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Steve Lee’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/09/24/mad-ron/

Steve Lee’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/madroncomedy/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/madronspanners

EPISODE 145: ALISTAIR BARRIE

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, ALISTAIR BARRIE.

Barrie is a British comedian, writer and actor, who regular performs on the UK comedy circuit, and in other countries.  He has also guested at numerous comedy festivals and taken several solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to critical acclaim.

I have seen Barrie in London at Headliners Comedy Club in 2016, Always Be Comedy in London in 2019 and 2021, and Downstairs at the Kings Head in 2023.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Alistair Barrie’s blog at:

 www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/03/31/alistair-barrie/

Alistair Barrie’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/AlistairBarrieComedian/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alistairbarrie/

Website: www.alistairbarrie.com

 

EPISODE 144: TOM PRICE

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, TOM PRICE.

Originally from Monmouth in Wales, Price is a British actor, radio presenter, voice-over artist and stand-up comedian.  He is most notable for playing Ady Davidson in the BBC TV Dr Who spin-off series, Torchwood.  He also regularly plays the UK comedy circuit with his bizarre and unique sense of humour.

I have seen Price as a guest for the Always Be Comedy showcase in London in 2022.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Tom Price’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/12/18/tom-price/

Tom Price’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/thepriceistom/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/pricetom

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepricetom/

Website: www.pricetom.com

 

EPISODE 143: JESSICA FOSTEKEW

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JESSICA FOSTEKEW.

Fostekew is an English actress and stand-up comedian. She is a regular presence on the UK stand-up comedy circuit, and her solo show, Hench, was nominated for the 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best show.

Her TV acting credits include Avoidance (with Romesh Ranganathan), Cuckoo, and Motherland. She has featured on BBC Radio 4 (including The News Quiz) and on numerous TV entertainment shows, (including Live at The Apollo).   She is a regular co-host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, as well as creator and host of the comedy food podcast, Hoovering.

I always smile when I see her name on a comedy bill as I know I am in for as good time. She has on numerous occasions reduced me to helpless fits of laughter, and I have seen her many times over the years.  I first saw her as a guest for Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2012, and other notable performances include as a guest act for Always Be Comedy in 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2022, Work In Progress shows at Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020, and Battersea Arts Centre in 2023, and her Hoovering Podcast Live  in London in 2021 and Leicester in 2024.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Jessica Fostekew’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/10/jess-fostekew/

Jessica Fostekew’s links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/jessicafostekew/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/jessicafostekew

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicafostekew/

 

 

EPISODE 142: STEPHEN CATLING

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, STEPHEN CATLING.

Catling is a dynamic, bizarre comedian who is unique, completely original, and very funny.

I have seen Catling as a guest for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2022 and 2023.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Stephen Catling’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/10/01/stephen-catling/

Stephen Catling’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/comediancatling/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/catlingstephen/

EPISODE 141: SHALAKA KURUP

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, SHALAKA KURUP

Born in India, Kurup is a superb observational comedian and has performed at venues across London including The Comedy Store, Angel Comedy and Sofa So Funny. 

I have seen Kurup take part in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2023 where she came third), as well as the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2023 and again in 2025.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Shalaka Kurup’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/03/20/shalaka-karup/

Shalaka Kurup’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MsWildeChild

Twitter (X): www.x.com/shalakakurup

Instagram: www.instagram.com/shalakakurup/

 

 

EPISODE 140: DANNY WALSH

In this episode, I talk to the comedian, DANNY WALSH.

Walsh’s comedy is sharp, intelligent and ridiculous.  He is unafraid to talk serious issues including

mental health and addiction and he always seems to know how to see the funny side.

I have watched Walsh perform at the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2023.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Danny Walsh’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/07/09/17371/

Danny Walsh’s Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dannywalshcomedy/