Episodes
![EPISODE 123: LOUISE ATKINSON](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11664834/rsz_123_louise_atkinson_1400_x_1400_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
EPISODE 123: LOUISE ATKINSON
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, LOUISE ATKINSON.
Hailing from Hull, Atkinson has performed at many comedy nights on the UK circuit and is wonderfully affable and confident on stage. Her themes are extremely relatable, and she delivers exceptionally funny observations on life.
I first saw Atkinson on stage as a finalist in the Amused Moose National New Comic Final at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018. The deserved winner was Maisie Adam, yet Atkinson showed great promise, and I watched her again as a guest act for Birdies Comedy showcase in 2018 and then for Tickled Pink Supporting Women in Comedy at 21 Soho in in 2022. In 2023, I saw her brilliant debut solo show Mates at the Vaults Festival and in 2024, a work-in-progress of her new show, She Got the Look, at the Hastings Comedy Festival.
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 Louise Atkinson’s blog at
www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/08/21/louise-atkinson/
Louise Atkinson’s links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/louiseatkinsoncomedy/
X (Twitter): www.x.com/_LAtkinson_
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_latkinson_/
Website: www.louise-atkinson.com
![EPISODE 122: SIMON RANDALL](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11664834/122_SIMON_RANDALL_HEADLINERS_resized7s02n_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
EPISODE 122: SIMON RANDALL
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
In this episode, I talk to the comedy promoter and compere, SIMON RANDALL.
Headliners Comedy Club based at the George IV pub in Chiswick, London is one of the regular comedy clubs I attend and has been running for over 20 years. Promoter, Simon Randall is the creator and compere of this wonderful club which is well organised and very popular. With shows on Fridays and Saturdays throughout most of the year, the club attract top comedy acts such as Alan Davies, Omid Djajlili, Paul McCaffrey, Seann Walsh and Boothby Graffoe to name a few. Randall is also responsible for the EALING Comedy Festival held each year at Walpole Park again attracting established acts and big crowds. Randall has and continues to make a major contribution to British comedy.
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Please read Simon Randall's blog at
www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/02/12/simon-randall/
Simon Randall’s links:
![EPISODE 121: JAMES DOWDESWELL](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11664834/121_JAMES_DOWDESWELL_1400_X_1400_8ajli_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
EPISODE 121: JAMES DOWDESWELL
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, JAMES DOWDESWELL.
James Dowdeswell is a comedian, actor and writer. He had headlined and compered many comedy nights, has appeared in the TV comedy series Extras with Ricky Gervais, and wrote the book The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs. His comedy is knowledgeable, intelligent and exceptionally witty.
I have seen Dowdeswell appear for the Always Be Comedy in London in 2019, perform his own solo show, Beers of A Clown at the Clapham Fringe in 2022 and as a guest for Collywobblers Comedy at Sambrook’s Brewery in Wandsworth, 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 James Dowdeswell’s blog at:
www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/12/07/james-dowdeswell/
James Dowdeswell’s links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/james.dowdeswell.5/
X (Twitter): www.x.com/jamesdowdeswell
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dowdeswell_drinks_well
![EPISODE 120: POPE LONERGAN](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11664834/120_POPE_LONERGAN_1400_X_1400_9diej_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
EPISODE 120: POPE LONERGAN
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, POPE LONERGAN.
Comedian and writer Pope Lonergan performs all over the UK and has had sold-out shows at Vault Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Brighton Fringe, Hastings Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe. He is also a care assistant. Writer of best-selling memoir, I’ll Die After Bingo, which was critically acclaimed when it was published in 2022, his stage presence and delivery are wonderfully funny.
I have seen Pope appear for the Sofa So Funny! 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 Pope Lonergan’s blog at:
www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/pope-lonergan/
Pope Lonergan’s links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pope.lonergan/
X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/popelonergan
![EPISODE 119: BEN POPE](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11664834/safeimagekit-119_BEN_POPE_1400_X_1400_1_67jes_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
EPISODE 119: BEN POPE
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, BEN POPE.
Starting comedy at university, where he was president of the Cambridge Footlights (2013 /2014), Ben Pope is a rising star on the comedy circuit both as a compere and as a performer. He is a gifted storyteller and brilliant comedy writer. Effortlessly at ease on stage with an audience, he has an extremely likeable stage presence and has toured internationally and around the UK, including critically acclaimed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.
I have seen Pope compering and performing at Always Be Comedy in 2022 and delivering his solo show Holy Cow at the Vault Festival and the Soho Theatre in London in 2023, plus a guest spot for On The Edge Best of the Fest at the Brighton Fringe in 2023 and a full work in progress show at the Brighton Fringe 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 Ben Pope’s blog at:
www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/11/08/ben-pope/
Ben Pope’s links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/benedict.pope.92/
X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/BenWPope
Instagram: www.instagram.com/popesbenedict/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe9kHuQ_7MY
![EPISODE 118: RED RICHARDSON](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11664834/118_RED_RICHARDSON_1400_X_1400__n2bfdq_300x300.jpg)
Saturday May 25, 2024
EPISODE 118: RED RICHARDSON
Saturday May 25, 2024
Saturday May 25, 2024
In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, RED RICHARDSON.
The comedian Red Richardson is the son of director and screenwriter Peter Richardson of The Comic Strip fame. Known for his hysterically funny jittery side full of angst, Richardson has a wonderful delivery and presence on stage. His two Edinburgh Fringe solo shows Seeing Red in 2018 and Shots Fired in 2022 both won critical acclaim.
I have seen Richardson appear as a guest for the Boatshow Comedy Club at The Tattershall Castle on The Embankment 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 Red Richardson’s blog at:
www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/10/09/red-richardson/
Red Richardson’s links:
Twitter (X): www.x.com/redrichardson1
Instagram: www.instagram.com/redrichardsoncomedy/
Website: www.redrichardsoncomedy.com
![EPISODE 117: TONY DE MEUR AKA RONNIE GOLDEN](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11664834/117_TONY_DE_MEUR_AKA_RONNIE_GOLDEN_1400_x_1400_8kn5u_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
EPISODE 117: TONY DE MEUR AKA RONNIE GOLDEN
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
In this episode, I talk to the great musician and comedian, TONY DE MEUR AKA RONNIE GOLDEN.
Tony De Meur’s alter ego is Ronnie Golden, a British singer, guitarist and comedian. In 1975, he was founder of the new-wave band The Fabulous Poodles. From the early 80s he has made numerous appearances on the London comedy circuit. Golden also fronts the Soul and R & B group, Ronnie and The Rex and was a long-time musical collaborator with comedy legend, Barry Cryer.
I have seen Golden perform with Barry Cryer every year from 2005 to 2018 at the Edinburgh Fringe. Combined with Golden’s humorous songs and Cryer’s priceless jokes, the shows were always a highlight at the festival.
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Please read Tony De Meur aka Ronnie Golden’s blog at:
![EPISODE 116: ALEXANDRA HADDOW](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11664834/116_ALEXANDRA_HADDOW_1400_X_1400_9nql8_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
EPISODE 116: ALEXANDRA HADDOW
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALEXANDRA HADDOW.
Regularly performing at comedy clubs all over the country, London-based Haddow is a naturally funny woman on stage displaying charisma, smut and audacity whilst delivering extremely relatable humorous stories. She hosts Dulwich Hamlet Comedy every month, her debut solo show Not My Finest Hour in 2023 won plaudits at comedy festivals, and she has been tour-support for the likes of Frankie Boyle and Bill Bailey.
I have watched Haddow as a guest for 21 Soho in 2022, Always Be Comedy in 2023 and also her solo show Not My Finest Hour 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 Alexandra Haddow’s blog at:
www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/10/09/alexandra-haddow/
Alexandra Haddow Links:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/missahaddow
Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexandrahaddow/
![EPISODE 115: AARON SIMMONDS](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11664834/115_AARON_SIMMONDS_1400_x_1400_a0o27_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
EPISODE 115: AARON SIMMONDS
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, AARON SIMMONDS.
Unfazed by his disability, Simmonds delivers razor sharp observations on life and with his amiable, easy going and very likeable personality on stage, he is a major comic talent.
I have seen Simmonds perform his solo show, Hot Wheels, for the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2022, and headline the Sofa SoFunny! showcase in London 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 Aaron Simmonds’ blog at:
www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/06/25/aaron-simmonds/
Aaron Simmonds Links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aaron.simmonds/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/RollingComedian
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rollingcomedian/
Website: www.aaronsimmondscomedy.com
![EPISODE 114. MARK NICHOLAS](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11664834/114_MARK_NICHOLAS_1400_x_1400_ac0nr_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
EPISODE 114. MARK NICHOLAS
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, MARK NICHOLAS.
Mark Nicholas is a brilliant Autistic comedian who has been creating stand-up comedy since 2021. He has been a guest at many comedy nights and festivals, including The Comedy Store in London. He also presents the award-winning Laugh-Able Comedy Night in London showcasing talented comics with disabilities and mental health conditions.
I have seen Nicholas appear for Laughing Horse Pick of The Fringe at Brighton in 2022 and for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London, also 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 Mark Nicholas’s blog at:
www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/05/22/mark-nicholas/
Mark Nicholas Links:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/marknicholasstandupcomedian/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/marknicholascomic/