A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCAST

EPISODE 86: JOSH PUGH

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JOSH PUGH, about his comedy career.

Pugh is an British stand-up comedian and actor.  He began performing in 2014 and in that year as well as 2015, he won the Midlands New Act of The Year.  In 2015, he also won new act competitions at both the Birmingham Comedy Festival and Nottingham Comedy Festival and in 2016 he won the English Comedian of the Year.  He has become a regular on the comedy circuit and is on tour in 2023 with his solo show Sausage, Egg, Josh Pugh, Chips and Beans.

I have seen Pugh perform for Always Be Comedy online in 2020, 2021 and 2022, Always Be Comedy live in 2021 and 2022, and solo show Josh Pugh: Danger, High Loltage (work in progress) at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2022.

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Please read Josh Pugh’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/27/josh-pugh/

Josh Pugh’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshPughComic/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/JoshPughComic

Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshpughcomic/

 

 

 

EPISODE 85: STEVE BUGEJA

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, STEVE BUGEJA, about his comedy career.

Bugeja is a regular in comedy clubs and is also a writer and actor.  Co-creating and appearing in the ITV 2 sitcom, Buffering (with Iain Stirling) and has been part of the main writing team for Stirling’s ITV 2 comedy quiz show, Celebability and The Russell Hour for Sky Television.  He won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2013 and has since had five successful solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and been on two national tours.  An extremely funny and unique comic performer on stage, he has razor-sharp wit and delivers each story and joke with brilliant precision and timing.

I have seen Bugeja perform for Always Be Comedy in London in 2017, Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe in Edinburgh in 2018, Always Be Comedy in 2021, his work-in-progress solo show Tried To Start His Own Nickname in 2021 for the Leicester Comedy Festival and supporting Iain Stirling on tour at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, 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 Steve Bugeja’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/09/08/steve-bugeja/

Steve Bugeja’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SteveBugejaComedian/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/stevebugeja

Instagram: www.instagram.com/stevebugejacomedy/

Website: www.stevebugeja.com

 

 

EPISODE 84: PAUL TONKINSON

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian PAUL TONKINSON, about his comedy career.

Tonkinson is an extraordinary live performer. Winning the 1992 Time Out New Act of the Year Award and the Time Out Stand-Up Comic of the Year in 1997, he is a regular headlining act on the comedy circuit.  Famed for his lively visual and physicality and accurate parodies, his first-rate material on every-day life is hysterical. He has been tour-support for Michael McIntyre in 2013, 2015 and 2021 and, on television, he has also hosted Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast and the BBC’s The Sunday Show.

I have seen Tonkinson perform for Headliners Comedy Club in 2015, Banana Cabaret in 2017, Always Be Comedy in 2017 and 2020 and supporting Michael McIntyre at the Leicester Square Theatre, London 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 Paul Tonkinson’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/02/28/paul-tonkinson/

Paul Tonkinson’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/paultonkinsoncomic/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/paultonkinson

 

EPISODE 83: ELLIOT STEEL

In this episode, I talk to the comedian ELLIOT STEEL, about his comedy career.

A stand-up comedian like his dad, Mark; Steele has performed truthful and extremely funny comedy sets, which are delivered with a refreshingly individual style together with a self-assured stage presence.

I have seen Steel perform for Always Be Comedy, London in 2017, 2019 and 2020 and at the Hastings Comedy Festival 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 Elliot Steel’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/03/14/elliot-steel/

Elliot Steel’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/elliotsteelcom/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/elliotsteelcom

Instagram: www.instagram.com/elliotsteel/

EPISODE 82: ILAYDA ARDEN

In this episode, I talk to the comedian ILAYDA ARDEN, about her comedy career.

Arden is a comedian, writer, and actor with experience in experimental theatre.  Nominated for the 2020 Funny Women Awards, her stand-up is thoughtful, honest, intelligent, and exceptionally amusing.

I have seen Arden perform in London for Birdies Comedy in 2019, Flamingo Sparks Open Mic Night, Vix Leyton’s Comedy Roulette, Live@Limehouse and Comedy Kiss Launch Night all in 2020, and Neon Flamingo Cutting Room Floor Live Online at The Cavendish Arms 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 Ilayda Arden’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/13/ilayda-arden/

Ilayda Arden’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilayda.arden/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ilaydaarden/

Website: www.ilaydaarden.com

EPISODE 81: MILTON JONES

In this episode, I talk to one of my absolute favourite comedians, MILTON JONES, about his comedy career.

Jones is one of the best one-line pun comedians working today.  Familiar for his wild hair and wonderful loud fashionable shirts, his expressionless and overanxious delivery of the joke is superb. The lines to the joke are extremely well crafted, hysterically funny and he has become exceptionally popular with audiences.  He has had various shows on BBC Radio 4 and was a regular panellist on BBC TV’s Mock The Week.

I have seen Jones perform many times over the years. I first saw him perform at the Ealing Comedy in London in 2010 and then a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe with his solo shows Milton Jones: On The High Road in 2013, Milton Jones and The Temple of Daft in 2015, and Milton Impossible in 2019, and again in London in 2022.  I have also him numerous times as a guest for Always Be Comedy, Headliners Comedy Club and Outside The Box, all in London.

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 Milton Jones’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/27/milton-jones/

Milton Jones’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/miltonjonescomedy/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/themiltonjones

Instagram: www.instagram.com/themiltonjones/

Website: www.miltonjones.com

 

 

EPISODE 80: STEVE JAMESON AKA SOL BERNSTEIN

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic character comedian, STEVE JAMESON AKA SOL BERNSTEIN about his comedy career.

One of the funniest characters on the British comedy scene, Sol Bernstein is the creation of Jameson. Portraying an old Jewish comedian on stage who consistently makes me cry with laughter, with brilliant comic timing and delivery.  Bernstein always is a joy to watch, and I smile when I see his name on a forthcoming bill of comedians.

I have seen Bernstein perform many times over the years from the We Love Comedy showcases in 2014, the Old Comedian of the Year competition at the Museum of Comedy in 2015 and at Headliners in Chiswick, London in 2015 and 2016.  

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 Sol Bernstein’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/06/sol-bernstein/

Sol Bernstein’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SollyBernstein/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/solbernstein

Website: www.solbernstein.co.uk

 

EPISODE 79: BENJAMIN BANKE BELLO AKA PRESIDENT OBONJO

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful character comedian, BENJAMIN BANKO BELLO AKA PRESIDENT OBONJO about his comedy career.

Comedian Bello created President Obonjo, an inflated self-centred dictator pf the Lafta Republic, feigning to find easy solutions delivered on stage with mocking accuracy, amusement, and susceptibility.  Obonjo has been a very successful standing-up comedian winning Luton Comedian of the Year, Runner-Up at Great Yorkshire Fringe and was a finalist in the Naty New Act of the year in 2016. 

I have seen President Obonjo live on stage for Old Comedian of The Year in London in 2015, his solo show President Obonjo Stole My Identity at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015, online for Beefy’s Comedy Club in 2020 and then live again at The Hastings Comedy Fringe 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 President Obonjo’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/17/president-obonjo/

President Obonjo’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062982261372

Twitter: www.twitter.com/realObonjo

Instagram: www.instagram.com/obonjo/

 

EPISODE 78: JOSH BERRY

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

Berry came to prominence at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and 2019 with his solo shows Voice Thief in 2018 and Josh Berry: Who Does He Think He Is? In 2019.  His extraordinary talent for impersonation includes politicians, sports stars, and fellow comedians.  In 2019, when Boris Johnson became British Prime Minister, Berry created Rafe Hubris, a conceited, public school educated special government adviser.  The lampooning character was a massive success and Berry incorporated him into many of his live stand-up shows and projects.

I have seen Berry perform work-in-progress shows at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020 and at 2Northdown in London 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 Josh Berry’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/02/16/josh-berry/

Josh Berry’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JoshBerryImpressions

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/JoshBerryComedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshberrycomedy/

Website: www.joshberryofficial.com

EPISODE 77: GARRETT MILLERICK

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian GARRETT MILLERICK about his comedy career.

Millerick is a stand-up comedian, writer, and director.  He is in great demand on the UK comedy circuit due to his adaptability and originality.  His acclaimed solo shows, Sunflower in 2018 and Smile in 2019 performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and on tour.

I have seen Millerick perform for Twice As Nice Comedy at the Grove Pub in Hammersmith, London in 2019, for #Save Live Comedy online at the Clapham Grand in 2020 and for The Outside The Box Comedy Club at The Royal Oak pub in New Malden, London 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 Garrett Millerick’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/11/garrett-millerick/

Garrett Millerick’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/garrett.millerick.comedy/

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/millerickcomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/millerickcomedy/

Website: www.garrettmillerick.com