A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCAST

EPISODE 126: JAMES TOWNSEND

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JAMES TOWNSEND.

Townsend has a great stage presence and tells wonderfully bizarre and off the wall stories with a very high joke rate.

I have seen Townsend perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcase at the Flying Horse pub in 2022.

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Please read James Townsend’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/01/07/james-townsend/

James Townsend’s links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/startcultsandfires/

EPISODE 125: TOM MAYHEW

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, TOM MAYHEW.

The much-admired comedian and writer has expert delivery of unique routines on stage, and is highly enjoyable to watch.

I have seen Mayhew perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub 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 Tom Mayhew's blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/tom-mayhew/

Tom Mayhew’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TomMayhewComedy/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/tommayhew

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tommayhewcomedy/

Website: www.tommayhew.co.uk

 

EPISODE 124: ALFIE EVERS

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALFIE EVERS.

Evers is an off the wall, surprising and outrageous comedian on-stage, delivering totally unexpected routines.

I have seen Evers at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub 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 Alfie Evers’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/alfie-eavers/

Alfie Evers’ links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/alfieeverscomedy/

X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/alfieevers

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alfieevers/

Website: www.alfieevers.com

EPISODE 123: LOUISE ATKINSON

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.

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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

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:

www.headlinerscomedy.com

www.ealingsummerfestivals.com/comedy/

EPISODE 121: JAMES DOWDESWELL

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.

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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

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

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

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. 

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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

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:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/08/21/ronnie-golden/