A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCAST

EPISODE 53: JACOB HAWLEY

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, JACOB HAWLEY about his comedy career.

Starting in 2014, London based working class comedian Jacob Hawley is now a regular on the comedy circuit. As well as columnist for The Metro newspaper, he also has two hit podcasts Jacob Hawley: On Drugs and Jacob Hawley: On Love.

Since 2020, I have seen Hawley many times at Always Be Comedy both live and online and watched him develop into an excellent comedian.  He is a extremely self-assured performer with an appealing charisma and is highly recommended.

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 Jacob Hawley’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/05/28/jacob-hawley/

Jacob Hawley’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jacobhawleycomedy/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/hawleyjacob

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacobhawley/

Website: www.jacobhawley.co.uk

EPISODE 52: CARL DONNELLY

In this episode, I talk to the very funny comedian, CARL DONNELLY about his comedy career.

After winning the Chortle Awards for Best Newcomer and the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award both in 2007, Donnelly garnered status as one of Britain’s funniest comedians and comperes.  Brilliant at audience participation, he appears regularly at comedy clubs and festivals.

I have seen Donnelly many times over the years including compering and appearing in shows for the Edinburgh Fringe from 2009 to 2018, 99 Club Comedy in 2015, Always Be Comedy in 2016, 2017 and 2020 and Save Live Comedy at the Clapham Grand 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 Carl Donnelly’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/05/carl-donnelly/

Carl Donnelly’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/carldonnellycomedian/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/CarlDonnelly

Instagram: www.instagram.com/carldonnelly

Website: www.carldonnelly.co.uk/

EPISODE 51: RICH WILSON

In this episode, I talk to one of my favourite comedians, RICH WILSON about his comedy career.

Whilst working as a barman at Up The Creek Comedy Club in South East London, Wilson was inspired by the comedy acts he saw on stage and decided to try stand-up in 2004.  Since then, he has never looked back gaining a reputation as one of Britain’s best comedians.  He quickly became a regular on the comedy circuit and headlines many major comedy clubs often reducing me to hysterics when I watch him live. 

In 2019, Wilson launched his incredibly successful podcast Insane In The Men Brain where he chats to fellow comedians.  I have watched him perform many times, from his own acclaimed solo show, Death Becomes Him at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, to headlining shows for fellow comedian and promoter Vix Leyton, and playing major comedy clubs such as Up The Creek and Always Be Comedy in 2020.  He can also be heard weekly on the digital station Islington Radio presenting his show The Tuned Up Time Machine.

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Please read Rich Wilson’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/13/rich-wilson/

Rich Wilson’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/richwilsoncomedy/

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/IamRichWilson

Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamrichwilson

Website: www.richwilsoncomedian.com/

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 50: SEAN MCLOUGHLIN

In this episode, I talk to the very funny comedian, SEAN MCLOUGHLIN about his comedy career.

A familiar act at comedy festivals and clubs worldwide, and having performed several acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, McLoughlin has supported Ricky Gervais on a world tour and opened for Bill Burr in London.

I have seen the comedian perform many times including support for Katherine Ryan on her Glam Role Model in 2015 and for appearances at Always Be Comedy in 2016. 2018, 2020 and 2021.  He has consistently managed to reduce me to hysterical laughter when I have seen him live on stage and he is highly recommended.

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Please read Sean McLoughlin’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/01/14/sean-mcloughlin/

Sean McLoughlin’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SeanMcLoughlinComedian

Twitter: www.twitter.com/SeanMcloughlin

Instagram: www.instagram.com/seanmcloughlincomedy/

Website: www.seanmcloughlincomedy.com

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 49: MARK WATSON

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, MARK WATSON about his comedy career.

Watson has had a long and varied career as a stand-up comedian.  He is a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe being nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2005 Perrier Awards and winning the first ever Panel Prize at the if.comeddies in 2006.  In the same year, he also received a Barry Award nomination for best show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival as well as the Time Out Critics Choice Award.

Since 2006, I have enjoyed watching Watson’s solo shows at The Edinburgh Fringe including I’m Worried That I’m Starting to Hate Almost Everything in the World in 2006, Do I Know You in 2010, Flaws in 2014, Festival of Bad Ideas in 2017 and I Appreciate You Coming to This and Let’s Hope for the Best in 2019.  I have also seen online versions of his twenty-four charity shows The Watsonathon in 2020 together with other performances including Always Be Comedy in 2020 and 2021. The comedian is also an acclaimed author and his ideas are always very clever and extremely funny.

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Please read Mark Watson’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/10/mark-watson/

Mark Watson’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarkWatsonComedian/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/watsoncomedian/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/watsoncomedian

Website: www.markwatsonthecomedian.com/

 

 

 

EPISODE 48: NICK HELM

In this episode, I talk to one of my favourite comedians, NICK HELM about his comedy career.

The comedian, actor and rock musician is famous for his confrontational style of comedy, is hilariously funny and has built up a cult status over the years.  Helm starred in the BBC Three comedy series Uncle from 2012 to 2017

A regular Edinburgh Fringe favourite since 2010, I have watched his solo show Masterworks in Progress at the Pleasance Theatre in 2017 and his solo triumphant show Phoenix From The Flames in 2019.  I have seen him perform many times for Always Be Comedy from 2016 to 2021 and have watched his infamous Christmas Show at the Pleasance Theatre in London every year since 2017.

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Please read Nick Helm’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/20/nick-helm/

Nick Helm’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNickHelm

Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNickHelm

Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheNickHelm

Website: http://www.nick-helm.co.uk/

 

 

EPISODE 47: JOE LYCETT

In this episode, I talk to one of Britain’s most popular comedians, JOE LYCETT about his comedy career.

Lycett won the Chortle Student Comedian of The Year competition in 2009, the runner-up in the 2009 Laughing Horse New Act of the Year in the same year, and a finalist in the 2011 BBC New Comedy Awards. In 2012, his acclaimed debut stand-up show Some Lycett Hot was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. In 2016, his book Parsnips, Buttered was published and in 2019, and a TV regular, his consumer show Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back began broadcasting on Channel 4. Also, in 2019, he became the host of the BBCs, The Great British Sewing Bee and in 2021, he was a subject on the popular ancestry show Who Do You Think You Are. 

One of my absolute favourite comedians, I have seen Lycett perform many times including at the Edinburgh Fringe his solo show That’s The Way Aha Aha Joe Lycett in 2015 and for Always Be Comedy from 2016 to 2021 where his unique style of comedy has repeatedly reduced me to fits of hysterical laughter. 

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Please read Joe Lycett’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/11/09/joe-lycett

Joe Lycett’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joelycett

Twitter: www.twitter.com/joelycett

Instagram: www.instagram.com/joelycett

Website: www.joelycett.com

 

EPISODE 46: KEVIN DAY

EPISODE 46: KEVIN DAY

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, KEVIN DAY about his comedy career.

Day is a British stand-up comedian, sports presenter and comedy writer.  He was a regular at The Comedy Store in London in the late eighties and early nineties.  He has written for many comedians including Dave Allen and Jo Brand. In 2005, became a programme associate on the BBC’s long running topical news quiz Have I Got News For You.  Since 2004, he has been a regular on Match of The Day 2 and has appeared on and written for other TV and radio shows.

Day has effortlessly made me laugh continuously whenever I have watched him.  I have seen his solo shows Standy Uppy in 2014 and Hairline in 2015 both at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as performing for Always Be Comedy online 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 Kevin Day’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/10/05/kevin-day/

Kevin Day’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/KevinDayComedy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/kevinhunterday

 

EPISODE 45: GLENN MOORE

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, GLENN MOORE about his comedy career.

Moore is a comedian, actor and one of the most creative joke writers in the UK.  In 2011, he was a finalist for the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year Award whilst studying and after graduating in English Literature, he worked as a newsreader for a variety of radio stations by day and performing stand-up in the evenings.  Moore is a regular performer on the comedy circuit and nominated at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards during the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe. He has also appeared on many TV shows including Mock The Week for BBC and The Stand Up Sketch Up Show for ITV2.

I have seen Moore perform many times for Always Be Comedy as well as The Big Funny Fest and The Camden Fringe between 2017 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 Glenn Moore’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/02/16/glenn-moore/

Glenn Moore’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewsAtGlenn/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheNewsAtGlenn

Instagram: www.instagram.com.glennrogermoore/

 

 

EPISODE 44: JEN BRISTER

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

Brister is an exceptionally talented and extremely funny comedian who often talks on stage about her Spanish mum, the relationship with her partner and her twin boys.  She is superb at displaying levels of frustration or ranting for comic effect and is a wonderfully compelling performer.

I have watched her comic routines and compering many times at Always Be Comedy and other venues since 2017 as well as her solo Edinburgh shows Meaningless in 2018 and Under Privilege in 2019.  She is also co-host of a successful podcast with comedian Maureen Younger and author of the book The Other Mother, published in 2019.

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 Jen Brister’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/17/jen-brister/

Jen Brister’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JenBristercomedy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jenbrister

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jen_brister/

Website: www.jenbrister.co.uk