A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCAST

EPISODE 66: MERVYN STUTTER

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful satirical songwriter, comedian, actor, scriptwriter, and Edinburgh Fringe legend MERVYN STUTTER about his comedy career. 

Stutter has been entertaining audiences in cabaret and comedy clubs and on TV and radio for over forty years.  For visitors to the Edinburgh Festival every August, he is infamous as the creator of and compere for his daily Pick of The Fringe lunchtime showcase where his team search every day to find the best acts which cover all genres of the arts – comedy, theatre, music, circus, poetry, everything - making a great variety show, and a wonderful start to the Fringe day.   Armed with faithful guitar and dressed in famous pink suit, in 2022, legendary Stutter will have been hosting the Pick of The Fringe for an incredible 29 years!  

I first watched Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2011 for its 20^th Anniversary Gala and I have been going every year as long as the Fringe has taken place.  Most years, I see the show several times in the week that I am at the Fringe as each show is different every day.  For me, the showcases have provided so many happy memories and I cannot recommend Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe and its amazing compere highly enough.

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 Mervyn Stutter’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/08/26/mervyn-stutter/

Mervyn Stutter’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/MervynStutterOfficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mervspotfringe/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mervynstutter

Website: www.mervynstutter.com

Website: www.mervspotfringe.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 65: RICHARD MORTON

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian RICHARD MORTON about his comedy career.

Geordie comedian Richard Morton combines music and comedy to create a unique comic act.  With hilarious comedy songs and stand-up, the energetic funny man has forged an impressive status as a live act, and supported many great comedians on tour including Lee Evans, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Eddie Izzard.  In a long and established career, Morton had performed several sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals, has regularly appeared on TV and radio, was one half of the musical duo The Panic Brothers (with Reg Meuross) before turning solo, and is a founder member of London’s legendary Comedy Store’s Cutting Edge show. Morton is determined to make an audience laugh, is extremely likeable and highly recommended.

I have seen Morton perform many times over the years including The Comedy Store in 1988, supporting Jack Dee on tour in 1999, performing as one half of The Panic Brothers for Nicholas Parsons’ Happy Hour at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2014 and at Headliners Comedy Club in 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 Richard Morton’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/05/08/richard-morton/

Richard Morton’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rich.morton.58

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/RichMortonSound

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 64: NICOLE HARRIS

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian NICOLE HARRIS about her comedy career.

Award-winning comedian Nicole Harris is dedicated to performing a rare mixture of spoken word, visual and improvisational comedy material.  Superb at audience participation, her delivery and material is surprising and hysterically funny as the crowd never appears to know what is going to happen next.  Harris has gone from strength to strength after winning the Jewish Comedian of The Year competition in 2016 going on to be a finalist at the Hackney Empire New act of The Year in 2019.

I have seen Harris perform live at Birdies Comedy showcase at the Savoy Tap pub in London in 2017 and 2019, as well as her own solo show No Brainer at the Brighton Fringe in 2022 and she is highly recommended.

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 Nicole Harris’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/03/10/nicole-harris/

Nicole Harris’ Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NicoleHarriscomedian

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/NicoleHcomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicoleharriscomedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 63: ANGELA BARNES

In this episode, I talk to one of my favourite comedians ANGELA BARNES about her comedy career.

One of the UK’s very best comedians, since winning the BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award in 2011, Barnes has not looked back. A regular on the comedy circuit and at festivals, her on-stage persona is blunt, no-nonsense, and hysterically funny.  A familiar face and voice on radio and television, she is the host of Newsjack, been a guest host and panellist on The News Quiz and appeared on The Now Show all for BBC Radio 4.  On television, her credits include Stand Up For The Week for Channel 4, As Yet Untitled with Alan Davies for Dave, Live At The Apollo and a regular guest on Mock The Week for the BBC.  In 2020, she began co-hosting the podcast We are History with acclaimed author John O’Farrell.

I have watched Barnes live on many occurrences over the years including appearances at various Always Be Comedy showcases from 2016 to 2022, also at 99 Club Comedy, London in 2018, Headliners Comedy Club, London in 2019 and 2022 and her solo shows Fortitude in 2017 and Rose Tinted in 2018 both at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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 Angela Barnes' blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/23/angela-barnes/

Angela Barnes’ Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/angelabarnescomedy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/angelabarnes

Instagram: www.instagram.com/angela_barnesy

Website: www.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 62: JONATHAN BOULTON

In this episode, I talk to comedian JONATHAN BOULTON about his comedy career.

I have known British comedian Jonathan Boulton for years.  I first worked for him in 2010.  One day in 2013, he told me he had applied for a six-month comedy course at London’s City Lit Academy.  He won the competition and not long after, he moved to Dubai and became a co-founder and regular comedian at Yalla Laughs Comedy Club in Abu Dhabi.  In 2021, he returned to London to continue his comic journey.

I have seen Boulton many times live including Comedy Virgins at The Cavendish Arms in Stockwell, Angel Comedy at The Camden Head in Islington and six shows for We Love Comedy at The Pipeline, Liverpool Street all in London in 2013.

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 Jonathan Boulton’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/08/jonathan-boulton/

Jonathan Boulton’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/yallalaughs

Twitter: www.twitter.com/yallalaughs

Instagram: www.instagram.com/yallalaughs

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 61: NATHAN CATON

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian NATHAN CATON about his comedy career.

Caton is a regular headliner at comedy clubs and has had successful tours with an exceptional combination of charisma and clever direct comedy. He was a runner-up for Amused Moose and won the Chortle Student Comic of The Year both in 2005, the Broadcast Hotshot in 2007 and an FHM Stand Up Hero Finalist in 2010. On TV and radio, he has written for or appeared at Live At The Apollo, and Gran Jury for the BBC, also The Nathan Caton Show for Comedy Central, as well as writing and starring in Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothin for BBC Radio 4.

I have seen Caton many times on stage over the years from 99 Club Comedy in London in 2016, Brighton’s Krater Comedy Club in 2017 and The Off The Kerb Showcase at The Comedy Store, London in 2018 to London Comedy Allstars for Underbelly London in 2019 and Always Be Comedy Online in 2020 and 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 Nathan Caton’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/18/nathan-caton/

Nathan Caton’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NathanCatonComedy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/NathanCaton

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nathan.caton

Website: www.nathancaton.com

EPISODE 60 - ROSE JOHNSON

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian ROSE JOHNSON about her comedy career.

One third of comedy sketch group Birthday Girls (whose podcast Birthday Girls House Party was nominated for the 2019 British Podcast Award for Best Comedy), Johnson is an actress, writer, stand-up comedian, and compere.  Her many TV writing credits include Have I Got News For You, The Mash Report, The Last Leg and Hypothetical.  She also writes for children’s TV including episodes of Thomas the Tank Engine.

A natural comedian who is a pleasure to watch, I have seen Johnson many times on stage performing with the Birthday Girls for the Late-Night Comedy Party at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and for the Birthday Girls Live Comedy Podcast for the Underbelly Festival in London in 2021.  Performing solo, I have seen Johnson at Always Be Comedy, live in 2019, online in 2020 and live as guest compere in 2020 and 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 Rose Johnson’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/10/13/rose-johnson/

Rose Johnson’s Links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/rosejohnno

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rosejohnno/

 

 

 

EPISODE 59: JULIAN DEANE

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian JULIAN DEANE about his comedy career.

Julian Deane is a stand-up comedian and writer.  Known for his clever punchlines and warped view of the world, he started his comedy career in 2005.  By 2008, he was named the best new comedian of the year by the Comedy Café in London and in 2010, he won the Laughing Horse New Act of The Year competition.  On TV, his writing credits include Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Mock The Week.

I have seen Deane perform live in 2020 for Always Be Comedy and the Clapham Comedy Club and in 2021 for Happy Mondays Comedy online.

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 Julian Deane’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/01/25/julian-deane/

Julian Deane’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/juliandeanecomedian/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Julian_Deane/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/juliandeanecomedian

Website: www.juliandeane.co.uk

 

 

EPISODE 58: SAM RHODES

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant musical comedian SAM RHODES about his comedy career.

 

Laidback, amusing and endearingly bizarre, Rhodes is an exceptionally unique and funny talent who, on stage, delivers an infectious mix of quirkiness and harmony coupled with wonderful stories and jokes.  Based in South London, he regularly plays comedy clubs and has toured extensively. 

 

I have seen Rhodes perform on stage for Live @ Limehouse and for Vix Leyton’s Comedy Roulette and Comedy Arcade online all 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 Sam Rhodes’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/13/sam-rhodes/

 

Sam Rhodes’ Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/SamRhodesCE

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Sammus_the_Hutt

Instagram: www.instagram.com/samrhodesce

 

EPISODE 57: NEIL DELAMERE

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, NEIL DELAMERE about his comedy career.

Beginning his career at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004, Delamere is one of Ireland’s most brilliant comedians.  Warm, endearing and extremely funny, the comedian’s take on life is accurate, honest, and hilarious.  As well as touring, the comedian has also worked on both radio and television including the BBC comedy series One Night Stand and BBC radio and television panel quiz The Blame Game. 

I have watched Delamere on stage many times over the years including at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2011 and 2012 and at Headliners Comedy Club and Always Be Comedy in 2019 then the Boatshow Comedy in 2021 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 Neil Delamere’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/09/22/neil-delamere/

Neil Delamere Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/NeilDelamere

Twitter: www.twitter.com/neildelamere

Instagram: www.instagram.com/neildelamerecomedy/

Website: www.neildelamere.com