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EPISODE 63: ANGELA BARNES

In this episode, I talk to one of my favourite comedians ANGELA BARNES about her comedy career.

One of the UK’s very best comedians, since winning the BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award in 2011, Barnes has not looked back. A regular on the comedy circuit and at festivals, her on-stage persona is blunt, no-nonsense, and hysterically funny.  A familiar face and voice on radio and television, she is the host of Newsjack, been a guest host and panellist on The News Quiz and appeared on The Now Show all for BBC Radio 4.  On television, her credits include Stand Up For The Week for Channel 4, As Yet Untitled with Alan Davies for Dave, Live At The Apollo and a regular guest on Mock The Week for the BBC.  In 2020, she began co-hosting the podcast We are History with acclaimed author John O’Farrell.

I have watched Barnes live on many occurrences over the years including appearances at various Always Be Comedy showcases from 2016 to 2022, also at 99 Club Comedy, London in 2018, Headliners Comedy Club, London in 2019 and 2022 and her solo shows Fortitude in 2017 and Rose Tinted in 2018 both at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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 Angela Barnes' blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/23/angela-barnes/

Angela Barnes’ Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/angelabarnescomedy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/angelabarnes

Instagram: www.instagram.com/angela_barnesy

Website: www.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 62: JONATHAN BOULTON

In this episode, I talk to comedian JONATHAN BOULTON about his comedy career.

I have known British comedian Jonathan Boulton for years.  I first worked for him in 2010.  One day in 2013, he told me he had applied for a six-month comedy course at London’s City Lit Academy.  He won the competition and not long after, he moved to Dubai and became a co-founder and regular comedian at Yalla Laughs Comedy Club in Abu Dhabi.  In 2021, he returned to London to continue his comic journey.

I have seen Boulton many times live including Comedy Virgins at The Cavendish Arms in Stockwell, Angel Comedy at The Camden Head in Islington and six shows for We Love Comedy at The Pipeline, Liverpool Street all in London in 2013.

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 Jonathan Boulton’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/08/jonathan-boulton/

Jonathan Boulton’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/yallalaughs

Twitter: www.twitter.com/yallalaughs

Instagram: www.instagram.com/yallalaughs

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 61: NATHAN CATON

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian NATHAN CATON about his comedy career.

Caton is a regular headliner at comedy clubs and has had successful tours with an exceptional combination of charisma and clever direct comedy. He was a runner-up for Amused Moose and won the Chortle Student Comic of The Year both in 2005, the Broadcast Hotshot in 2007 and an FHM Stand Up Hero Finalist in 2010. On TV and radio, he has written for or appeared at Live At The Apollo, and Gran Jury for the BBC, also The Nathan Caton Show for Comedy Central, as well as writing and starring in Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothin for BBC Radio 4.

I have seen Caton many times on stage over the years from 99 Club Comedy in London in 2016, Brighton’s Krater Comedy Club in 2017 and The Off The Kerb Showcase at The Comedy Store, London in 2018 to London Comedy Allstars for Underbelly London in 2019 and Always Be Comedy Online in 2020 and 2021.

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 Nathan Caton’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/18/nathan-caton/

Nathan Caton’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NathanCatonComedy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/NathanCaton

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nathan.caton

Website: www.nathancaton.com

EPISODE 60 - ROSE JOHNSON

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian ROSE JOHNSON about her comedy career.

One third of comedy sketch group Birthday Girls (whose podcast Birthday Girls House Party was nominated for the 2019 British Podcast Award for Best Comedy), Johnson is an actress, writer, stand-up comedian, and compere.  Her many TV writing credits include Have I Got News For You, The Mash Report, The Last Leg and Hypothetical.  She also writes for children’s TV including episodes of Thomas the Tank Engine.

A natural comedian who is a pleasure to watch, I have seen Johnson many times on stage performing with the Birthday Girls for the Late-Night Comedy Party at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and for the Birthday Girls Live Comedy Podcast for the Underbelly Festival in London in 2021.  Performing solo, I have seen Johnson at Always Be Comedy, live in 2019, online in 2020 and live as guest compere in 2020 and 2021.

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 Rose Johnson’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/10/13/rose-johnson/

Rose Johnson’s Links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/rosejohnno

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rosejohnno/

 

 

 

EPISODE 59: JULIAN DEANE

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian JULIAN DEANE about his comedy career.

Julian Deane is a stand-up comedian and writer.  Known for his clever punchlines and warped view of the world, he started his comedy career in 2005.  By 2008, he was named the best new comedian of the year by the Comedy Café in London and in 2010, he won the Laughing Horse New Act of The Year competition.  On TV, his writing credits include Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Mock The Week.

I have seen Deane perform live in 2020 for Always Be Comedy and the Clapham Comedy Club and in 2021 for Happy Mondays Comedy online.

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 Julian Deane’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/01/25/julian-deane/

Julian Deane’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/juliandeanecomedian/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Julian_Deane/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/juliandeanecomedian

Website: www.juliandeane.co.uk

 

 

EPISODE 58: SAM RHODES

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant musical comedian SAM RHODES about his comedy career.

 

Laidback, amusing and endearingly bizarre, Rhodes is an exceptionally unique and funny talent who, on stage, delivers an infectious mix of quirkiness and harmony coupled with wonderful stories and jokes.  Based in South London, he regularly plays comedy clubs and has toured extensively. 

 

I have seen Rhodes perform on stage for Live @ Limehouse and for Vix Leyton’s Comedy Roulette and Comedy Arcade online all in 2020. 

 

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 Sam Rhodes’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/13/sam-rhodes/

 

Sam Rhodes’ Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/SamRhodesCE

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Sammus_the_Hutt

Instagram: www.instagram.com/samrhodesce

 

EPISODE 57: NEIL DELAMERE

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, NEIL DELAMERE about his comedy career.

Beginning his career at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004, Delamere is one of Ireland’s most brilliant comedians.  Warm, endearing and extremely funny, the comedian’s take on life is accurate, honest, and hilarious.  As well as touring, the comedian has also worked on both radio and television including the BBC comedy series One Night Stand and BBC radio and television panel quiz The Blame Game. 

I have watched Delamere on stage many times over the years including at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2011 and 2012 and at Headliners Comedy Club and Always Be Comedy in 2019 then the Boatshow Comedy in 2021 all in London.

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 Neil Delamere’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/09/22/neil-delamere/

Neil Delamere Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/NeilDelamere

Twitter: www.twitter.com/neildelamere

Instagram: www.instagram.com/neildelamerecomedy/

Website: www.neildelamere.com

 

EPISODE 56: STEPHEN GRANT

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, STEPHEN GRANT about his comedy career.

Based in Brighton, Grant is a comedian, writer, and radio presenter.  At the time of recording the podcast, he ran and compered the Krater Comedy Club at the city’s Komedia venue from 1999 to 2022.  The club won the Chortle Award for Best Comedy Club in the South for 2002 to 2006, 2008, and 2011 to 2014. In 2008 and 2011, Grant won the Chortle Award for Best Compere.  After 23 years, the Komedia ended his contract to run weekend nights at the Krater Comedy Club so in January 2022, Grant launched and is regular compere for the Forge Comedy Club at the Ironworks Studios in Brighton’s North Laine.  The opening night featured the headliner, Romesh Ranganathan.

I have seen Grant perform many times over the years including his solo show Second at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2008 as well as comparing The Krater Comedy Club in 2015, 2017, online in 2020 and Krater Comedy on the beach in 2021.

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 Grant’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/17/stephen-grant/

Stephen Grant Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/sgcomedy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/stephencgrant

Instagram: www.instagram.com/stephencgrant/

Website: www.stephengrant.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 55: SIKISA

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, SIKISA about her comedy career.

Hailing from Barbados and based in South London, Sikisa has become of the most thrilling acts currently on the circuit, gaining audience appreciation with her vibrant and bold routines.  She was a finalist at the 2007 BBC New Comedy Award competition and regularly appears on stage with a warm and endearing presence delivering razor-sharp material.

I first saw Sikisa live in 2020 where she was a guest for Always Be Comedy and has appeared for the club many times since during 2020 and 2021 both online and live as a compere or an act.  I have also seen her perform for Live @ Limehouse and Vix Leyton’s Comedy Arcade in 2020 as well as her solo work-in-progress show Bad Guy at the Brighton Fringe in 2021.

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 Sikisa’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/28/sikisa/

Sikisa Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Twixcomedy/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/sikisacomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/twix_choc87/

Website: www.sikisacomedy.com

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 54 - PATRICK MONAHAN

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, PATRICK MONAHAN about his comedy career.

On stage, Irish Iranian comedian Monahan has an exceptionally lively comic charm with hysterical and razor-sharp observational material. Winner of the 2011 ITV series, Show Me The Funny, the comedian has never looked back and is amazing with an audience. He is a regular performer on the comedy circuit appearing at festivals and comedy clubs.

I have seen Monahan many times live over the years from Late ‘N’ Live and Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2009 and 2016 / 2017 to the 99 Club Comedy in 2017 and the Clapham Comedy Club in 2020 both in London.  He is wonderful to watch and a highly acclaimed stand-up comedian.

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 Patrick Monahan’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/10/18/patrick-monaghan/

Patrick Monahan’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/patrickjmonahan

Twitter: www.twitter.com/patrickjmonahan

Instagram: www.instagram.com/patrickjmonahan/

Website: www.patrickmonahan.co.uk