A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCAST

EPISODE 141: SHALAKA KURUP

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, SHALAKA KURUP

Born in India, Kurup is a superb observational comedian and has performed at venues across London including The Comedy Store, Angel Comedy and Sofa So Funny. 

I have seen Kurup take part in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2023 where she came third), as well as the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2023 and again in 2025.

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 Shalaka Kurup’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/03/20/shalaka-karup/

Shalaka Kurup’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MsWildeChild

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

Instagram: www.instagram.com/shalakakurup/

 

 

EPISODE 140: DANNY WALSH

In this episode, I talk to the comedian, DANNY WALSH.

Walsh’s comedy is sharp, intelligent and ridiculous.  He is unafraid to talk serious issues including

mental health and addiction and he always seems to know how to see the funny side.

I have watched Walsh perform at the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2023.

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 Danny Walsh’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/07/09/17371/

Danny Walsh’s Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dannywalshcomedy/

 

EPISODE 139: WILL DAVIES

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, WILL DAVIES.

The comic has a deadpan, dry and very silly style on stage that is infectiously funny.  His wonderful original comedy is absurdist and chaotic taking the audience on a journey of hilarity.

I have watched Davies perform at the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2023.

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 Will Davies’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/05/13/will-davies/

Will Davies’ Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/will.davies.1690

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

Instagram: www.instagram.com/willtdavies/

EPISODE 138: ALEX KITSON

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, ALEX KITSON.

Starting in 2018, Kitson is a Bristol-based award-winning writer, performer and stand-up comedian.  He has written for the BBC and amassed millions of views of online content.  He has been a finalist of numerous comedy competition and has successful runs with shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals.

I have seen Kitson perform hysterical stand-up comedy for On The Edge Best of The Fest at the Brighton Fringe in 2023, Sofa So Funny! in 2023 and his solo work-in-progress show, Must I Paint You A Picture, at the Hastings Comedy Festival 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 Alex Kitson’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/05/13/alex-kitson/

Alex Kitson’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlexKitson0/

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

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexkitson0/

EPISODE 137: CAREY MARX

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, CAREY MARX.

Marx is a regular headliner on the comedy circuit who delivers a unique mixture of dark humour and fantastic delivery.  He has performed several solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and has twice won the New Zealand Comedy Festival for Best International Show.

I have seen Marx live on stage for We Love Comedy in London in 2013, The Best of The Comedy Store in 2014, Always Be Comedy in London in 2017 and Downstairs At The Kings Head in London in 2023.

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 Carey Marx’s blog at:

 www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/04/12/carey-marx/

Carey Marx Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareyMarxComedy/

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

Instagram: www.instagram.com/carey.marx/

Website: www.careymarx.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 136: MICHELLE SHAUGHNESSY

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, MICHELLE SHAUGHNESSY.

Canadian-born Shaughnessy is a London-based comedian who is extremely compelling and very funny on stage.  She has appeared at many UK comedy clubs and her solo show Be Your Own Daddy, directed by Adam Hills was performed to wide acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022.

I have seen Shaughnessy live on stage for Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2022 and delivering her work in progress show, Pointless at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2023.

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 Michelle Shaughnessy’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/08/28/michelle-shaughnessy/

Michelle Shaunessy Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/michellesfunny

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

Instagram: www.instagram.com/michellesfunny/

 

Website: www.michellesfunny.com

EPISODE 135: PAUL MERRYCK

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, PAUL MERRYCK.

The Essex based character comedian is shameless, ineffective and unethical on stage delivering a hysterical collection of short stories and jokes about the mishaps of his life.  Merryck is a regular on the London and South-East comedy circuit and comperes a monthly night at ACanteen in Chelmsford.  He is also a regular at Fringe Festivals, including performing at the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2016, and Hastings Comedy Festival since 2018.

I have seen Merryck live on stage for Angel Comedy at The Bill Murray pub in Islington, London in 2023, and a guest on The Late Show at The Hastings Comedy Festival 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 Paul Merryck’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/05/05/paul-merryck/

Paul Merryck Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064114387724

Instagram: www.instagram.com/paulmerryck/

Website: www.paulmerryck.com

 

 

EPISODE 134: HUW THOMAS

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, HUW THOMAS.

I have spent many a happy comedy night from 1992 to 1997, watching legendary resident compere Thomas at the Downstairs at The Kings Head Comedy Club in Crouch End, London.  The club was co-founded in 1981 by Peter Grahame and Thomas, who was forced to retire in 2002, after twenty years, due to health problems.   During his glorious time at the club, he would perform his off-the-wall comedy routines (including infamous animal impressions) to delighted audiences.

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 Huw Thomas’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/07/04/huw-thomas/

Huw Thomas Links:

www.downstairsatthekingshead.com

 

 

EPISODE 133: GARY JENNISON

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, GARY JENNISON.

Jennison is a co-director (with comedian Jed Salisbury) of the annual Hull Comedy Festival, held each November. He has funny bones is determined not to leave the stage until an audience is laughing.  He is also one of the friendliest and most consistently hilarious people I have ever encountered.

I have seen Jennison perform at the Hastings Comedy Festival in June 2022, 2023, and 2024, and the Hull Comedy Festival in November 2022, 2023, and 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 Gary Jennison’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/06/25/gary-jennison/

Gary Jennison Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GaryJennisonComedy/

Twitter: www.x.com/garyjcomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/garyjcomedy/

www.facebook.com/hullcomedy/

www.jeddybearandgary.co.uk

EPISODE 132: JED SALISBURY

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JED SALISBURY.

Salisbury is an English actor and comedian based in Hull.  He regularly headlined on the UK comedy circuit and is a co-director (with Gary Jennison) of the annual Hull Comedy Festival, held each November.

I have seen Salisbury perform at the Hastings Comedy Festival in June 2022, 2023 and 2024, and the Hull Comedy Festival in November 2022, 2023 and 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 Jed Salisbury’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/06/25/jed-salisbury

Jed Salisbury Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Jedsalis/

Twitter: www.x.com/Jedandbreakfast/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jedandbreakfast/

www.facebook.com/hullcomedy/

www.jeddybearandgary.co.uk