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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.

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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.  

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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

EPISODE 76: NATHAN CASSIDY

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian NATHAN CASSIDY about his comedy career.

Cassidy is a British comedian, writer, and podcaster.  He became a regular on the UK comedy circuit in 2009 and has performed solo shows at many Fringe’s and comedy clubs over the years, including the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2010.  He is known for his comic invention – his shows are cleverly constructed and well as being exceptionally funny.  His podcast Psycomedy examines the mindset of comedians and comedy.  Winner of numerous awards over the years, Cassidy is a comic tour de-force and is highly recommended.

I have seen Cassidy perform for The Rat Pack Stand Up Comedy in 2021 at The Camden Comedy Club in London where he is the regular weekly compere as well as his solo shows Bumblebee at The Museum of Comedy, London in 2021 and Observational in 2022 at The Pleasance Theatre, Islington in London.

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Please read Nathan Cassidy’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/06/20/nathan-cassidy/

Nathan Cassidy’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cassidynathan

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/nathancassidy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thenathancassidy/

Website: www.nathancassidy.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 75: THE NOISE NEXT DOOR

In this episode, I talk to two members – Tom Livingstone and Robin Hatcher - of the hilarious comedy sketch group, The Noise Next Door.

The Noise Next Door is the UK’s premier improvised comedy ensemble who have been performing together since 2005.  The current line up comprises of Livingstone, Hatcher, Matt Grant, and Sam Pacelli. Charlie Granville has also been a member as has Tom Houghton who left in 2016 to go solo.  Each show is different and is made up of taking suggestions from the audience on any topic, and then acting out scenarios and stories made up on the spot with hilarious characters and situations.  It has proved to be a winning and thoroughly entertaining formula.

I have seen The Noise Next Door perform many times over the years including at the Underbelly Festival on the Southbank in London and the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015, Leicester Square Theatre, London and the Edinburgh Fringe in 2016, Always Be Comedy in Kennington, London and the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017, the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and 2019, The Old Firestation, Carlisle in 2020, and The Brighton Open Air Theatre plus the Underbelly Festival, Cavendish Square 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 The Noise Next Door’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/06/26/the-noise-next-door/

The Noise Next Door’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/noisenextdoor

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/NoiseNextDoor

Instagram: www.instagram.com/noisenextdoor/

Website: www.thenoisenextdoor.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 74: CLAIRE HAUS

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian Claire Haus about her comedy career.

British Canadian comedian Haus is a writer, actress and stand-up comic. She regularly performs high energy comedy in clubs and has a background in theatre, art, sketch, and improv.  In 2019, she was a So You Think You’re Funny finalist at the Edinburgh Fringe and has appeared regularly in the The Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2 since 2019.

I have seen Haus perform for Flamingo Sparks Open Mic Night at the Star Of The East pub, London in 2020 and for Vix Leyton and Friends at the Cavendish Arms pub 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 Claire Haus’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/02/16/claire-haus/

Claire Haus’s Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/clairehauscomedy/

Website: www.clairehaus.com

 

EPISODE 73: JASON COOK

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian Jason Cook about his comedy career.

Beginning his comic journey as part of the sketch group, Soup in 2005, Cook is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer is based in Tyne and Wear in the North-East of England.  Regular comedy club headliner Cook was the co-writer (with Graham Duff) of the BBC TV comedy series Hebburn which featured Chris Ramsey and Vic Reeves (as well as Cook) which ran from 2012 to 2013.  More recently, Jason Cook’s Comedy Club based in South Shields has played host to popular comedians, with Cook as the regular host.

I have seen Cook perform for The Best of The Comedy Store in London in both 2006, for the Big Comedy Gala in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011 and again for The Comedy Store in London in 2014.

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 Jason Cook’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/10/04/jason-cook/

Jason Cook’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jasoncookcomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jasonlovescomedy/

Website: www.jasoncookcomedy.co.uk

 

EPISODE 72: JEFF INNOCENT

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian Jeff Innocent about his comedy career.

Innocent has been a comedian, writer, and actor for over twenty years and regularly headlines comedy clubs.  Winner of British Comedian of The Year in 2021, as well as numerous other awards, he has created the Jeff Innocent Comedy Academy teaching budding stand-up’s the tricks of the trade, and his unique influence is somewhere between looking like a London hard-man and his refined, thoughtful approach to comedy. 

I have seen Innocent perform regularly for Always Be Comedy in 2017 and 2019, Bearcat Comedy in 2018, Headliners Comedy Club in 2021 and the Ealing Comedy Festival 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 Jeff Innocent’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/02/09/jeff-innocent/

 

Jeff Innocent’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeffinnocentcomedian/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/InnocentJeff

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeffinnocentofficial/

Website: www.innocentacademy.com