A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCAST

EPISODE 06: TOM DEACON

In this episode, I chat to the excellent comedian TOM DEACON about his comedy career.

Comedian, DJ, and presenter Deacon has performed on stage numerous times and on TV he has appeared in many programmes, including Dave’s One Night Stand, The Rob Brydon Show and Edinburgh and Beyond.

I have really enjoyed his routines at the Always Be Comedy club where he was sometimes a guest compere as well as a solo performer.  He had an effortless ability to create wonderful random stories and routines and is highly recommended.

Thanks 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 Deacon’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/10/18/tom-deacon/

Tom Deacon’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tomdeaconcomedy

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TomHDeacon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomdeaconcomedy

Website: https://www.tomdeacon.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 05 - STEVE GRIBBIN

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

Armed with guitar, Steve Gribbin is a hysterically funny comedian from Liverpool, UK, whose wonderful comedy songs and superb observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit.

Gribbin was on the first bill that I ever saw at the comedy store in 1988. As one half of musical comedy group Skint Video in the nineties, he then went solo. I have been a big fan ever since and have watched and laughed so much at him many times.  Highlights include his acclaimed solo show Shunted Again ion 2017 at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017 and since 2020 every Sunday, his online show Songbashing Sundae is highly recommended.

Thanks 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 Gribbin’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/06/23/steve-gribbin/ 

Steve Gribbin’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegribbinmusicalcomedian/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Steve_Gribbin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.gribbin

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 04: MATT RICHARDSON

In this episode, I, talk to the talk to one of my favourite comedians MATT RICHARDSON about his comedy career.

Matt Richardson is an award-winning presenter and comedian.  At 18 years of age, Richardson began performing stand-up comedy in 2009. He appeared in the finals of So You Think You’re Funny and the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year in 2010. Richardson's first solo show, Hometown Hero, won Best New Show at the 2012 Leicester Comedy Festival and went on tour in 2013 / 2014. At the Edinburgh Fringe, I saw his further solo shows Slash (which went on tour) in 2017 and Imposter in 2019 (which is continuing to tour in 2021). 

Richardson has all the ingredients of a great comedian – confidence, delivery, timing, and great material.  I have seen him many times on stage and he made me cry with laughter..

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

Please read Matt Richardson’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/08/21/matt-richardson/

Matt Richardson’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comedianmattrichardson

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mattrichardson3

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattrichardson3/

Website: www.mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 03: SION JAMES

In this episode, I, chat to the brilliant comedian and compere SION JAMES about his career in comedy.

The comedian compares for many comedy nights including Clapham Comedy Club, Collywobblers Comedy and Happy Mondays Comedy Club in London both live and online.

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

Please read Sion James’ blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/10/10/sion-james/

Sion James Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sion.james1
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SionJamesComedy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sionjamescomedy

EPISODE 02: JO CAULFIELD

In this episode, I, talk to the wonderful comedian JO CAULFIELD about her career in comedy.

One of the best female comedians on the comedy circuit, Jo Caulfield is an Edinburgh Fringe favourite and veteran.  Indeed, I have seen her live many times both in Edinburgh and London.  Her reflections on modern life are concise and perceptive and she always manages to bring her audience with her, leading them on an enjoyable journey through her woes and frustrations.

Equally at home performing live on stage or online, what is very impressive is the wealth of material she writes and performs.  Almost every show is different and she is consistently funny.

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

Please read Jo Caulfield’s’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/13/jo-caulfield/

Jo Caulfield Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jocaulfieldcomic/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Jo_Caulfield
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caulfield.j/
Website: www.jocaulfield.com

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 01: DARREN WALSH

In the first episode of a new podcast series, I talk to pun master comedian DARREN WALSH about his career in comedy.

Beginning in 2010, Walsh used props and weird sound effects whilst delivering lots of puns to high comic effect. Four years later, Walsh became the UK’s first Pun Champion which was  then followed by his book Cheep Laughs that includes over 1000 of his puns and drawings.

I have seen the comedian many times live on stage where he has continuously made laugh out loud.

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

Please read Darren Walsh’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/16/darren-walsh/

Darren Walsh Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarrenWalshPuns/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/darrenwalshpuns
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenwalshpuns
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/darrenwalshcomedy
Website: www.darrenwalsh.co.uk

 

 

 

A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCAST

Hello and a very warm welcome to A Rich Comic Life Podcast.  My name is Richard Gill and I attend a lot of live and online UK comedy shows.  For the last forty - eight years, I have been sitting in audiences watching and laughing at live and online comedy.

This podcast features interviews with some of my favourite comedians who talk about their careers.  The comedians are all entertaining, very funny and provide stories and valuable insights into the world of stand-up. The podcast is part of my blog www.arichcomiclife.blog which details my experiences of watching over 800 comedians (and counting). 

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy the interviews…