A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCAST

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.

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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/

EPISODE 116: ALEXANDRA HADDOW

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALEXANDRA HADDOW.

Regularly performing at comedy clubs all over the country, London-based Haddow is a naturally funny woman on stage displaying charisma, smut and audacity whilst delivering extremely relatable humorous stories.  She hosts Dulwich Hamlet Comedy every month, her debut solo show Not My Finest Hour in 2023 won plaudits at comedy festivals, and she has been tour-support for the likes of Frankie Boyle and Bill Bailey.

I have watched Haddow as a guest for 21 Soho in 2022, Always Be Comedy in 2023 and also her solo show Not My Finest Hour at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023.

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Please read Alexandra Haddow’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/10/09/alexandra-haddow/

Alexandra Haddow Links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/missahaddow

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexandrahaddow/

EPISODE 115: AARON SIMMONDS

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, AARON SIMMONDS.

Unfazed by his disability, Simmonds delivers razor sharp observations on life and with his amiable, easy going and very likeable personality on stage, he is a major comic talent.

I have seen Simmonds perform his solo show, Hot Wheels, for the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2022, and headline the Sofa SoFunny! showcase in London in 2024.

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Please read Aaron Simmonds’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/06/25/aaron-simmonds/

Aaron Simmonds Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/aaron.simmonds/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/RollingComedian

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rollingcomedian/

Website: www.aaronsimmondscomedy.com

 

EPISODE 114. MARK NICHOLAS

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, MARK NICHOLAS.

Mark Nicholas is a brilliant Autistic comedian who has been creating stand-up comedy since 2021.  He has been a guest at many comedy nights and festivals, including The Comedy Store in London. He also presents the award-winning Laugh-Able Comedy Night in London showcasing talented comics with disabilities and mental health conditions.

I have seen Nicholas appear for Laughing Horse Pick of The Fringe at Brighton in 2022 and for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London, also 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 Mark Nicholas’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/05/22/mark-nicholas/

Mark Nicholas Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/marknicholasstandupcomedian/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/marknicholascomic/

EPISODE 113: KATE COPSTICK

In this episode, I talk to the actor, writer and journalist, KATE COPSTICK.

Copstick is one of the best-known comedy critics and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  She was a Perrier Comedy Award judge in 2003 and 2004.  She was also a Malcolm Hardee Award Judge from 2008 to 2015 and she is a regular critic to The Scotsman newspaper.

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EPISODE 112: KATE MARTIN

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, KATE MARTIN.

Martin is an absolute natural on-stage and an exceptionally funny comedian.  A brilliant and highly energetic storyteller with razor-sharp punchlines and observations, she can easily command a room generating waves of laughter, and regularly headlines at comedy clubs.

I have seen Martin perform for Epic Comedy in 2022, The Rat Pack Stand-Up Comedy at The Camden Comedy Club in 2023 and for Sofa So Funny! in 2022 and 2023.

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Kate Martin Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kate.martin.94064

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThatKateMartin

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatkatemartin/

Website: www.thatkatemartin.com

 

EPISODE 111: MARK OLVER

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, MARK OLVER.

Stand-up comedian Olver is a very popular headliner act and compere and has been promoting and performing comedy in Bristol since 1998. From Edinburgh Fringe solo shows to warming-up the audience for TV’s Deal or No Deal, he has a wealth of experience, jokes, and material.  He is an extremely funny, warm and engaging comic.

I have seen Olver as a guest for Vix Leyton’s Comedy Roulette online, and Always Be Comedy Online in 2020, compere for Up The Creek Saturday Night Comedy in 2022 and warm-up compere for recordings of Channel 4’s The Last Leg from 2021 to present.

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Mark Olver Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/markolver

Twitter: www.twitter.com/markolver

Instagram: www.instagram.com/markjohnolver/

 

EPISODE 110: KATE MCGANN

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, Kate McGann

A Finalist for So You Think You’re Funny in 2019 and the South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021, McGann deserves every success. 

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Kate McGann Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KateMcGannComedian/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/katemcgannarang/