A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCAST

EPISODE 33: ROB ROUSE

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian ROB ROUSE about his comedy career.

After winning the respected So You Think You’re Funny award at the Edinburgh Fringe  in 1998, Yorkshireman Rouse has toured all over the world and is one of the most energetic and vibrant comedians on the circuit.

A great comic storyteller, I have seen him live many times over the years including his solo shows My Family… and The Dog That Scared Jesus in 2009,  Through The Looking Ass in 2014 and the acclaimed play Funny in Real Life in 2019 with his wife Helen Rutter all at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Please read Rob Rouse's blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/08/22/rob-rouse-and-helen-rutter/

Rob Rouse’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.rouse.73

Twitter: https://twitter.com/robrouse

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

Website:  http://www.robrouse.com/

 

 

EPISODE 32: JAMES GILL

With the release of this podcast episode, it will be my birthday week and to celebrate, my interview guest is Britain’s greatest compere and ‘my comedy brother’ James Gill.

Gill is the co-founder and resident compere at Always Be Comedy club.  Having celebrated its tenth birthday in June 2021, I have been attending the club weekly for the last six years both live and online. 

Together with Tech guru Tim Lewis, it is testament to Gill that he has created an incredible evening, featuring amazingly talented comic acts, as he tirelessly works week in week out to entertain an audience.

Please read James Gill’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/10/james-gill/

James Gill’s Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesGillComedy

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

Website:  https://www.jamesgillcomedy.com/

EPISODE 31:BRENDAN O'DONOGHUE

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian BRENDAN O’DONOGHUE about his comedy career.

A big supporter of new comic talent, I first saw Irish comedian O’Donoghue MC for Comedy Virgins at The Cavendish Arms in Stockwell in 2013.  Since 2016, I have watched him be the resident compere at Birdies free comedy showcase at The Savoy Tap in the Strand, London where he has introduced many a new comedian including Josh Baulf, Vix Leyton and Darren Walsh.  Armed with his trademark wisecracking jokes and one-liners, O’Donoghue always seems determined to give the audience a good time and whenever I have seen him, he succeeds brilliantly.

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Please read Brendan O’Donoghue’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/01/26/brendan-odonaghue/

Brendan O’Donoghue’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendan.odonoghue.750

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bodongh

Instagram:  https://instagram.com/brendan.odonoghue.750

 

 

 

EPISODE 30: JOSH BAULF

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian JOSH BAULF about his comedy career.

In 2018, I first saw the London comedian appear at the Amused Moose National New Comedian final where he was very impressive entertaining the audience with effortless ease.  I also saw him headline Birdies free comedy showcase the same year, where he was hysterical with his cheeky personality and then watched him perform his first Edinburgh show Boy in 2019.   

In 2020, Baulf made a successful appearance on TV’s Britain’s Got Talent impressing the judges and is definitely a comedian to watch.

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Please read Josh Baulf’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/10/06/josh-baulf/

Josh Baulf’s Links:

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

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/joshbcomedy

Instagram:  https://instagram.com/joshbcomedy

 

 

EPISODE 29: LILY PHILLIPS

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian LILY PHILLIPS about her comedy career.

Phillips is a charming comedian with no-holds barred material that is infectiously funny.  She was the finalist of both the Max Turner Prize and Funny Women competitions in 2018.  I have seen her on live on a number of occasions from the show Hoo-Haa! (alongside comedian Stephen Trumble) and as part of The Comedy Reserve in 2019 both at the Edinburgh Fringe to her solo show Smut at the Leicester Comedy Festival 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 Lily Phillip’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/02/16/lily-phillips/

Lily Phillip’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lily.phillips1

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lily_comedy

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

Website:  https://www.lilyphillipscomedy.com/

 

 

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EPISODE 28: MAFF BROWN

In this episode, I talk to the excellent compere and comedian MAFF BROWN about his comedy career.

Beginning stand-up comedy in 2005, I saw Brown guest compere Always Be Comedy in 2018 where I was impressed by his roguish style of storytelling.  He was great at building up routines and effortlessly warmed up the audience for the main acts.

Brown is the founder and resident compare for the award-winning Outside The Box Comedy Club in London, tours his own material and is a regular TV warm-up host.

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Please read Maff Brown’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2018/03/31/maff-brown/

Maff Brown’s Links:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/maffbrown

Website:  https://www.maffbrown.com/

 

 

EPISODE 27: JAKE LAMBERT

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian JAKE LAMBERT about his comedy career.

I have seen Lambert perform many times as both a compere and solo act.  His charm and wit on stage make him a natural stand-up.  I have seen his shows Little Lost Lad and Never Mak The Same Mistak Twice at the Edinburgh Fringe as well as numerous times at Always Be Comedy in London.

He has supported Sean Walsh, Kerry Godliman, Tom Allen and Rob Beckett on tour and has written for TV’s Mock The Week and 8 Out Of 10 Cats and also on radio for The Now Show and The News Quiz.

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 Jake Lambert’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/06/11/jake-lambert/

Jake Lambert’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jake.e.lambert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittleLostLad

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

Website:  https://www.jakelambertcomedy.com/

 

 

 

EPISODE 26: STEFANIA LICARI

In this episode, I talk to the comedian STEFANIA LICARI about her comedy career.

A qualified doctor and budding stand-up comedian, Licari training as an actress in London and France, and was coached in physical theatre in Poland.  I first met her on the virtual front row at Always Be Comedy where she wanted to gain experience at being a stand-up.  Being brand new to the comedy world, I was fascinated at what drove her to become a 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.

Stefania Licari’s Links:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StefaniaLicari

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

Website: https://www.stefanialicari.com/bio

 

EPISODE 25: ROBIN MORGAN

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian ROBIN MORGAN about his comedy career.

Morgan is a Welsh stand-up comedian, actor and writer based in Cardiff and London.  I have seen him compere and deliver wonderful mischievous routines on stage about his life and career.  He has presented three solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and has performed on radio and TV most notably having been a guest or writer on BBC radio’s The Now Show and The News Quiz and BBC TV’s Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week.

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 Robin Morgan’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/05/15/robin-morgan/

Robin Morgan’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rjm089

Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinjaymorgan

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

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

 

EPISODE 24: JACK BARRY

In this episode, I chat to the very funny comedian JACK BARRY about his comedy career.

Stand-up and sketch comedian, Barry began his career as a student member of the crtically acclaimed Leeds Tealights sketch group from 2009 to 2011.  He then performed solo at the Edinburgh from 2012.  He is a stand-up comedian and resident compere at Mild Friends Comedy Club in Oxford, UK where he is a co-founder.

I have seen him perform many times at Always Be Comedy where he has left me helpless with laughter and in 2019, I saw him host the Berks Nest Comedy Special at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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 Jack Barry’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/12/07/jack-barry/

Jack Barry’s Links:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JBazzler

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

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