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

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

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JAMES TOWNSEND.

Townsend has a great stage presence and tells wonderfully bizarre and off the wall stories with a very high joke rate.

I have seen Townsend perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcase at the Flying Horse pub 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 James Townsend’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/01/07/james-townsend/

James Townsend’s links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/startcultsandfires/

In this episode, I talk to the one of my favourite comedians, PAUL MCCAFFREY about his comedy career.

Winner of the Latitude New Act of the Year in 2009, McCaffrey has always made me consistently laugh at his brilliantly inspired everyday life routines.   He has been the support act on tour for Michael McIntyre, John Bishop, Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges.  He has performed four critically acclaimed Edinburgh solo shows and appeared at music festivals such as Reading, Leeds and Latitude.

I always smile when I see him name on a comedy bill knowing that I am going to have a good time.  I have seen him live many times including his solo shows Suburban Legend in 2017 and Lemon in 2019 both at the Edinburgh Fringe as well as many performances for Always Be Comedy 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 Paul McCaffrey’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/05/paul-mccaffrey/

Paul McCaffrey’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/paul.mccaffrey.39

Twitter: www.twitter.com/paulmccaffreys

Instagram: www.instagram.com/paulmccaffreycomedian/

Website: www.paulmccaffrey.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian LLOYD GRIFFITH about his comedy career.

Griffith is an exceptionally funny comedian who has made me laugh so much over the years and has supported Rob Beckett on tour in 2013 / 2014 and Jack Whitehall on tour in in 2017.  He has also been a presenter on Sky TV’s Soccer AM and for BBC 5Live and Talksport.

I have seen Griffith live several times, including his solo shows In.Undated in 2017 and All Rounder in 2019 both at the Soho Theatre and many performances for Always Be Comedy in London.  In 2021, I am looking forward to seeing his new solo show Not Just A Pretty Face at the Leicester Square Theatre towards the end of the year.

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 Lloyd Griffith’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/06/18/lloyd-griffith/

Lloyd Griffith’s Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/lloydgriffithcomedian

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LloydGriffith/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lloydgriffith/

Website: https://lloydgriffith.com

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian SEANN WALSH about his comedy career.

Walsh is one of the very best current observational comedians who has made me consistently roar with laughter whenever I have seen him perform.  He has who has won several awards including the Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year and the Chortle Best Newcomer both in 2009.

I have seen him live many times over the years including his solo shows Ying and Yang in 2011, Seann To Be Wild in 2012, The Lie-In King in 2013, Seann: 28 in 2014 and After This One I’m Going Home in 2019 all at the Edinburgh Fringe.  I have also seen him regularly perform at Always Be Comedy.

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 Seann Walsh’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/05/seann-walsh/

Seann Walsh’s Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/seannwalshcomedy

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seannwalsh

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seannwalsh/

Website:  https://seannwalsh.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian ROB ROUSE about his comedy career.

After winning the respected So You Think You’re Funny award at the Edinburgh Fringe  in 1998, Yorkshireman Rouse has toured all over the world and is one of the most energetic and vibrant comedians on the circuit.

A great comic storyteller, I have seen him live many times over the years including his solo shows My Family… and The Dog That Scared Jesus in 2009,  Through The Looking Ass in 2014 and the acclaimed play Funny in Real Life in 2019 with his wife Helen Rutter all 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 Rob Rouse's blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/08/22/rob-rouse-and-helen-rutter/

Rob Rouse’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.rouse.73

Twitter: https://twitter.com/robrouse

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robrousecomedian/

Website:  http://www.robrouse.com/

With the release of this podcast episode, it will be my birthday week and to celebrate, my interview guest is Britain’s greatest compere and ‘my comedy brother’ James Gill.

Gill is the co-founder and resident compere at Always Be Comedy club.  Having celebrated its tenth birthday in June 2021, I have been attending the club weekly for the last six years both live and online. 

Together with Tech guru Tim Lewis, it is testament to Gill that he has created an incredible evening, featuring amazingly talented comic acts, as he tirelessly works week in week out to entertain an audience.

Please read James Gill’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/10/james-gill/

James Gill’s Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesGillComedy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgillcomedy/

Website:  https://www.jamesgillcomedy.com/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian BRENDAN O’DONOGHUE about his comedy career.

A big supporter of new comic talent, I first saw Irish comedian O’Donoghue MC for Comedy Virgins at The Cavendish Arms in Stockwell in 2013.  Since 2016, I have watched him be the resident compere at Birdies free comedy showcase at The Savoy Tap in the Strand, London where he has introduced many a new comedian including Josh Baulf, Vix Leyton and Darren Walsh.  Armed with his trademark wisecracking jokes and one-liners, O’Donoghue always seems determined to give the audience a good time and whenever I have seen him, he succeeds brilliantly.

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 Brendan O’Donoghue’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/01/26/brendan-odonaghue/

Brendan O’Donoghue’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendan.odonoghue.750

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bodongh

Instagram:  https://instagram.com/brendan.odonoghue.750

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

In 2018, I first saw the London comedian appear at the Amused Moose National New Comedian final where he was very impressive entertaining the audience with effortless ease.  I also saw him headline Birdies free comedy showcase the same year, where he was hysterical with his cheeky personality and then watched him perform his first Edinburgh show Boy in 2019.   

In 2020, Baulf made a successful appearance on TV’s Britain’s Got Talent impressing the judges and is definitely a comedian to watch.

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 Baulf’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/10/06/josh-baulf/

Josh Baulf’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshbcomedy/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/joshbcomedy

Instagram:  https://instagram.com/joshbcomedy

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian LILY PHILLIPS about her comedy career.

Phillips is a charming comedian with no-holds barred material that is infectiously funny.  She was the finalist of both the Max Turner Prize and Funny Women competitions in 2018.  I have seen her on live on a number of occasions from the show Hoo-Haa! (alongside comedian Stephen Trumble) and as part of The Comedy Reserve in 2019 both at the Edinburgh Fringe to her solo show Smut at the Leicester Comedy Festival 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 Lily Phillip’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/02/16/lily-phillips/

Lily Phillip’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lily.phillips1

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lily_comedy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyphillipscomedy/

Website:  https://www.lilyphillipscomedy.com/

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In this episode, I talk to the excellent compere and comedian MAFF BROWN about his comedy career.

Beginning stand-up comedy in 2005, I saw Brown guest compere Always Be Comedy in 2018 where I was impressed by his roguish style of storytelling.  He was great at building up routines and effortlessly warmed up the audience for the main acts.

Brown is the founder and resident compare for the award-winning Outside The Box Comedy Club in London, tours his own material and is a regular TV warm-up host.

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 Maff Brown’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2018/03/31/maff-brown/

Maff Brown’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maffbrown

Twitter: https://twitter.com/maffbrown

Website:  https://www.maffbrown.com/

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian JAKE LAMBERT about his comedy career.

I have seen Lambert perform many times as both a compere and solo act.  His charm and wit on stage make him a natural stand-up.  I have seen his shows Little Lost Lad and Never Mak The Same Mistak Twice at the Edinburgh Fringe as well as numerous times at Always Be Comedy in London.

He has supported Sean Walsh, Kerry Godliman, Tom Allen and Rob Beckett on tour and has written for TV’s Mock The Week and 8 Out Of 10 Cats and also on radio for The Now Show and The News Quiz.

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 Jake Lambert’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/06/11/jake-lambert/

Jake Lambert’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jake.e.lambert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittleLostLad

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlelostlad/

Website:  https://www.jakelambertcomedy.com/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, TOM MAYHEW.

The much-admired comedian and writer has expert delivery of unique routines on stage, and is highly enjoyable to watch.

I have seen Mayhew perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub 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 Tom Mayhew's blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/tom-mayhew/

Tom Mayhew’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TomMayhewComedy/

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

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tommayhewcomedy/

Website: www.tommayhew.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the comedian STEFANIA LICARI about her comedy career.

A qualified doctor and budding stand-up comedian, Licari training as an actress in London and France, and was coached in physical theatre in Poland.  I first met her on the virtual front row at Always Be Comedy where she wanted to gain experience at being a stand-up.  Being brand new to the comedy world, I was fascinated at what drove her to become a comedian.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Stefania Licari’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/licaristefania/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StefaniaLicari

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/licaristefania/

Website: https://www.stefanialicari.com/bio

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian ROBIN MORGAN about his comedy career.

Morgan is a Welsh stand-up comedian, actor and writer based in Cardiff and London.  I have seen him compere and deliver wonderful mischievous routines on stage about his life and career.  He has presented three solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and has performed on radio and TV most notably having been a guest or writer on BBC radio’s The Now Show and The News Quiz and BBC TV’s Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week.

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 Robin Morgan’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/05/15/robin-morgan/

Robin Morgan’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rjm089

Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinjaymorgan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinjmorgan/

Website: https://www.robinjmorgan.co.uk/

In this episode, I chat to the very funny comedian JACK BARRY about his comedy career.

Stand-up and sketch comedian, Barry began his career as a student member of the crtically acclaimed Leeds Tealights sketch group from 2009 to 2011.  He then performed solo at the Edinburgh from 2012.  He is a stand-up comedian and resident compere at Mild Friends Comedy Club in Oxford, UK where he is a co-founder.

I have seen him perform many times at Always Be Comedy where he has left me helpless with laughter and in 2019, I saw him host the Berks Nest Comedy Special at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Thanks so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Jack Barry’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/12/07/jack-barry/

Jack Barry’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackBarryComedy

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JBazzler

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iamjackbarry

Website: https://www.jackbarry.co.uk

In this episode, I chat to the fantastic Irish comedian ANDREW RYAN about his comedy career.

Making his stand-up comedy debut in 2008, Ryan is both a brilliant compere and an excellent headline act in his own right.  His typical storytelling abilities matched with a warm, mischievous and outgoing manner have made him a natural stand-up comedian.  I have seen Ryan live onstage many times and he has made me laugh continuously with his wonderful routines and stories.

The comedian performed his debut hour show Ryanopoly at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012, and I saw his next solo show The Life of Ryan in 2014, which was brilliant and I became a fan.  There were also follow-up Fringe shows in 2015 and 2017 when I also watched him compere his Pick of the Fringe show that year.

Thanks so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Andrew Ryan’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/07/07/andrew-ryan/

Andrew Ryan’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewRyanComedian/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewryancomedy

Website: https://www.andrewryancomedy.com/

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE about his comedy career.

Marcus Brigstocke is an English stand-up comedian.  He has worked extensively in television, radio and musical theatre.  He won the BBC New Comedian in 1996 and has since emerged as a major comedy, writing and acting talent, performing in the UK and Europe.  He is a regular voice on BBC Radio with an impressive list of TV and film credits and in 2020 / 2021; he performed with his wife comedian Rachel Parris on a regular basis for Always Be Comedy Online Tuesday Night Club.

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 Marcus Brigstocke’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/06/marcus-brigstocke/

Marcus Brigstocke’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcusbrigstocke/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/marcusbrig

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusbrigstocke

Website: http://marcusbrigstocke.com/

In this episode, I talk to the one of my favourite comedians JASON BYRNE about his comedy career.

Irishman Byrne is a unique comic force who performs with an incredible amount of inspired, energetic lunacy.  He has made appearances on television and radio and has become a renowned comedian.  Brilliant with audience interaction, he is the biggest selling comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe. I have seen his wonderfully named and exceptionally creative solo shows at the festival every year since 2005 where he has made me laugh so hard over the years.

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 Byrne’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/09/jason-byrne/

Jason Byrne Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasonByrneLive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejasonbyrne

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejasonbyrne

Website: http://www.jasonbyrne.ie/

In this episode, I talk to the comedy legend BARRY CRYER about his comedy career.

Barry Cryer is an English writer, comedian and actor.  He has written for many major comedians that are feature in my blog including Morecambe and Wise, The Two Ronnies, Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, Bob Monkhouse, Frankie Howerd, Bruce Forsyth, Kenny Everett, Richard Pryor and Spike Milligan.

I have watched many of his shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and he is a master at constructing and delivering a joke.  Since 1972, he has been a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and is frequently on TV talking about comedy on various shows including fronting Comedy Legends on Sky Arts.

I was extremely saddened to hear of Cryer's passing in January 2022 aged 86 years old and It was an honour and a pleasure talking to the great comedian. 

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 Barry Cryer’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/08/21/barry-cryer/

Barry Cryer’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarryCryerScrapbook/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/barrycryer80

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian IAN SMITH about his comedy career.

Yorkshire man Ian Smith is an original and exhilarating comedian.  He is exceptional at improvisation and delivers animated stories and observations with highly original props.  This creates an amazingly funny show and I have seen him perform critically acclaimed solo shows Craft in 2018 and Half-Life in 2019 at the Edinburgh Fringe.  Smith has written and performed on BBC Radio 4’s Now Show and News Quiz and is a very funny comedian to watch and admire.

Thanks so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Ian Smith’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/05/21/ian-smith/

Ian Smith’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/iansmithcomedy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Iansmithcomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/iansmithcomedy

Website: www.iansmithcomedian.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian SCOTT BENNETT about his comedy career.

Beginning his career in 2009, Bennett is one of the biggest rising stars on the UK comedy circuit.  The exceptionally funny Yorkshireman delivers sharply written routines packed with jokes about family life and modern living.  In 2020/21, when the whole world was in lockdown, he was a massive hit online broadcasting shows from his shed. In fact, to date, I have never met and I am determined to put that right soon.  The comedian deserves every success and is definitely one to watch.

Thanks so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Scott Bennett’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/02/scott-bennett/

Scott Bennett’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottybcomedy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/scottbcomedyuk

Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottbcomedyuk

Website: www.scottbennettcomedy.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the comedy legend AL MURRAY about his comedy career.

Murray is an English comedian, actor, writer, and musician.  Murray's principal character is The Pub Landlord who puts Great Britain first in his values and will not settle for anything less. The joke is always on him and he has appeared as the character for over twenty years.  I think The Pub Landlord is one of the greatest creations in modern comedy and I have laughed so much at his mighty comic performances over the years.  Brilliant at audience interaction, I have seen him in many solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (including The Only Way is Epic in 2012, One Man, One Guvnor in 2014 and Landlord of Hope and Glory in 2019). Most recently in 2021 Murray compared the online weekly quiz Al Murray’s Lockdown Lock-in for Always Be Comedy Online.

Thanks so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Al Murray’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/18/al-murray/

Al Murray’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepublandlord

Twitter: www.twitter.com/almurray

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thealmurray

Website: www.thepublandlord.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALFIE EVERS.

Evers is an off the wall, surprising and outrageous comedian on-stage, delivering totally unexpected routines.

I have seen Evers at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub 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 Alfie Evers’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/alfie-eavers/

Alfie Evers’ links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/alfieeverscomedy/

X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/alfieevers

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alfieevers/

Website: www.alfieevers.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian JARLATH REGAN about his comedy career.

London-based Irish comedian and podcaster Regan began his stand-up comedy career in 2003. A year later, he was a finalist in three major UK comedy awards: So You Think You’re Funny, Chortle Student Comedian of The Year and BBC New Comedy Awards.  A regular performer at the Edinburgh Fringe, I have seen Regan’s solo shows Organ Freeman in 2018 (which detailed his experience as a live-organ donor) and Notion’s Eleven in 2019.  In 2013, he devised and began an award-winning podcast: An Irishman Abroad which is a series of interviews with people of Irish descent and Irish people talking about their lives.  In 2020 / 2021, I became a regular attendee at his brilliant hosted online comedy show Return of The Craic, and this seriously funny comedian is a joy to watch.

Thanks so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Jarlath Regan’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/29/jarlath-regan/

Jarlath Regan's’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JarlathReganComedian

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Jarlath

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jarlathregan_irishmanabroad

Website: https://anirishmanabroad.podbean.com

In this episode, I chat to the superb comedian RACHEL FAIRBURN about her comedy career.

Northern comedian Fairburn started comedy in 2007 and in 2008, she was a finalist in both the Funny Women and City Life North-West Comedian Of The Year competitions.  On stage, she can be engaging one minute and very dark the next.  She is co-host of the extremely successful comedy podcast All Killa No Filla along with fellow comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Thanks so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Rachel Fairburn’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/16/rachel-fairburn/

Rachel Fairburn’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Rachel-Fairburn

Twitter: www.twitter.com/RachelFairburn

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachelfairburn

Website: www.allkillanofilla.libsyn.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian VIX LEYTON about her comedy career.

Leyton is a very funny Welsh comedian who I first saw appear at Birdies free comedy showcase in 2019 where she performed an inspired five-minute set.  Since then, she performed a hundred gigs in a year, has compered her own comedy show and has had several different projects online including interviewing me for her chat show (which you can listen to in the Interviews With Me section of my blog), as well as devising and hosting her popular podcast Comedy Roulette.

Thanks so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Vix Leyton’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/13/vix-leyton/

Vix Leyton’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/VixLStandsup

Twitter: www.twitter.com/prvix

Instagram: www.instagram.com/vixel247

Website: www.comedyarcadepodcast.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the hilarious comedian TIERNAN DOUIEB about his comedy career.

Douieb has been performing political comedy both in the UK and internationally for over ten years. He has written for the TV show Frankie Boyle’s New Word Order (as well as touring with the comedian) and has a successful podcast Party Political Broadcast.  I first saw him at Mark Watson’s Watsonathon, an online version of his 24-hour comedy marathon where Douieb was subject to all manner of awful tasks which he happily achieved.

Thanks so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Tiernan Douieb’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/10/tiernan-douieb/

Tiernan Douieb Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tiernandouieb

Twitter: www.twitter.com/TiernanDouieb

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiernandouieb

Website: www.tiernandouieb.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to one of my favourite comedians HAL CRUTTENDEN about his comedy career.

Cruttenden is a writer and actor as well as being one of the top-rated comedians currently working in the UK.  He has appeared many times on TV including Live At The Apollo and Mock The Week and I have seen him perform numerous times on stage.  His delivery of a punchline to a humorous story or joke is immaculate and his timing is perfection.  He is an exceptionally funny comedian and is highly recommended.

Thanks so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Hal Cruttenden’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/17/hal-cruttenden/

Hal Cruttenden Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/halcruttenden

Twitter: www.titter.com/halcruttenden

Instagram: www.instagram.com/hcruttenden

Website: www.halcruttenden.com

In this episode, I chat to the wonderful comedian PAUL COX about his comedy career.

Cox is an English stand-up comedian and writer.  He has performed comedy all over the UK and is a member of the London based sketch group Unhinged.  I first saw him in 2016 and then on several occasions on the London based free comedy club Birdies.  I was hooked by his superb delivery of a funny story and he was a joy to watch.

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Please read Paul Cox’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/10/paul-cox/

Paul Cox Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulcoxcomedy/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PaulCoxComedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/paulcoxcomedy

In this episode, I chat to the fantastic comedian MAUREEN YOUNGER about her comedy career.

Younger is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who on stage is frank, feisty, sharp and engaging.  She has performed at major comedy clubs around the UK and Europe.  I have seen her many times and she makes me continuously laugh out loud.  Her online chat show MY Comedy Chats was a weekly fixture online in 2020 / 2021 as well as her successful podcast WTB together with comedians Allyson June Smith and Jen Brister.  Younger is a highly recommended comedian.

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Please read Maureen Younger’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/13/maureen-younger/

Maureen Younger Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYcomedy/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/maureenyounger

Instagram: www.instagram.com/maureenyounger

Website: www.maureenyounger.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian LENNY SHERMAN about his comedy career.

Sherman first started performing stand-up comedy in 2010 and he was named runner-up in the National Comic Idol competition run by Jongleurs Comedy Club in 2012.  When I have watched him on stage, he is full of enthusiasm, determined to entertain the audience with some great jokes and stories.

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Please read Lenny Sherman’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/08/28/lenny-sherman/

Lenny Sherman’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/GlenLenSherman/posts/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LennySherman

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lenny_sherman_/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful musical comedian BOOTHBY GRAFFOE about his comedy career.

Graffoe is a comedian, singer songwriter and playwright.  He is particularly known for his surreal sense of humour and I have been a fan for years.  I first saw him at The Stand Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2005 where he had the audience singing different parts of his song Baseball Playing Spiders to brilliant comic effect.  He has released several brilliant CDs which so many catchy tunes with bizarre lyrics.  It is always a joy to see him perform and in 2021, I was a regular every Thursday at his online show Songs and Stories.

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Please read Boothby Graffoe’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/05/18/boothby-graffoe/

Boothby Graffoe’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boothbygraffoe

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/boobygraffoe

In this episode, I chat to the brilliant impressionist, actor and comedian LUKE KEMPNER about his comedy career.

He made a hit video Downstairs At Downton in 2012 playing all the characters which transformed into his successful one man show The Only Way is Downton that toured nationwide and appeared for two years in succession at the Edinburgh Fringe. His accurate and hilarious impersonations include Andy Murray, Alan Carr, Russell Brand and Tom Daley and I have seen and laughed at his act many times.  In 2021, he made regular appearances on the Channel 4 lunchtime magazine show Steph’s Packed Lunch.

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Please read Luke Kempner’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/10/luke-kempner/

Luke Kempner’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lukekempnerOfficial/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LukeKempner

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukekempner/

Website: www.lukekempner.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, LOUISE ATKINSON.

Hailing from Hull, Atkinson has performed at many comedy nights on the UK circuit and is wonderfully affable and confident on stage.  Her themes are extremely relatable, and she delivers exceptionally funny observations on life.

I first saw Atkinson on stage as a finalist in the Amused Moose National New Comic Final at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018.  The deserved winner was Maisie Adam, yet Atkinson showed great promise, and I watched her again as a guest act for Birdies Comedy showcase in 2018 and then for Tickled Pink Supporting Women in Comedy at 21 Soho in in 2022.  In 2023, I saw her brilliant debut solo show Mates at the Vaults Festival and in 2024, a work-in-progress of her new show, She Got the Look, at the Hastings Comedy Festival.

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Please read Louise Atkinson’s blog at

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/08/21/louise-atkinson/

Louise Atkinson’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/louiseatkinsoncomedy/

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

Instagram: www.instagram.com/_latkinson_/

Website: www.louise-atkinson.com

In this episode, I chat to the excellent comedian TOM DEACON about his comedy career.

Comedian, DJ, and presenter Deacon has performed on stage numerous times and on TV he has appeared in many programmes, including Dave’s One Night Stand, The Rob Brydon Show and Edinburgh and Beyond.

I have really enjoyed his routines at the Always Be Comedy club where he was sometimes a guest compere as well as a solo performer.  He had an effortless ability to create wonderful random stories and routines and is highly recommended.

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Please read Tom Deacon’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/10/18/tom-deacon/

Tom Deacon’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tomdeaconcomedy

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TomHDeacon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomdeaconcomedy

Website: https://www.tomdeacon.co.uk/

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

Armed with guitar, Steve Gribbin is a hysterically funny comedian from Liverpool, UK, whose wonderful comedy songs and superb observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit.

Gribbin was on the first bill that I ever saw at the comedy store in 1988. As one half of musical comedy group Skint Video in the nineties, he then went solo. I have been a big fan ever since and have watched and laughed so much at him many times.  Highlights include his acclaimed solo show Shunted Again ion 2017 at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017 and since 2020 every Sunday, his online show Songbashing Sundae is highly recommended.

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Please read Steve Gribbin’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/06/23/steve-gribbin/ 

Steve Gribbin’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegribbinmusicalcomedian/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Steve_Gribbin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.gribbin

In this episode, I, talk to the talk to one of my favourite comedians MATT RICHARDSON about his comedy career.

Matt Richardson is an award-winning presenter and comedian.  At 18 years of age, Richardson began performing stand-up comedy in 2009. He appeared in the finals of So You Think You’re Funny and the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year in 2010. Richardson's first solo show, Hometown Hero, won Best New Show at the 2012 Leicester Comedy Festival and went on tour in 2013 / 2014. At the Edinburgh Fringe, I saw his further solo shows Slash (which went on tour) in 2017 and Imposter in 2019 (which is continuing to tour in 2021). 

Richardson has all the ingredients of a great comedian – confidence, delivery, timing, and great material.  I have seen him many times on stage and he made me cry with laughter..

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Please read Matt Richardson’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2019/08/21/matt-richardson/

Matt Richardson’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comedianmattrichardson

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mattrichardson3

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattrichardson3/

Website: www.mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk

In this episode, I, chat to the brilliant comedian and compere SION JAMES about his career in comedy.

The comedian compares for many comedy nights including Clapham Comedy Club, Collywobblers Comedy and Happy Mondays Comedy Club in London both live and online.

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Please read Sion James’ blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/10/10/sion-james/

Sion James Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sion.james1 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SionJamesComedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sionjamescomedy

In this episode, I, talk to the wonderful comedian JO CAULFIELD about her career in comedy.

One of the best female comedians on the comedy circuit, Jo Caulfield is an Edinburgh Fringe favourite and veteran.  Indeed, I have seen her live many times both in Edinburgh and London.  Her reflections on modern life are concise and perceptive and she always manages to bring her audience with her, leading them on an enjoyable journey through her woes and frustrations.

Equally at home performing live on stage or online, what is very impressive is the wealth of material she writes and performs.  Almost every show is different and she is consistently funny.

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Please read Jo Caulfield’s’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/13/jo-caulfield/

Jo Caulfield Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jocaulfieldcomic/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Jo_Caulfield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caulfield.j/ Website: www.jocaulfield.com

In the first episode of a new podcast series, I talk to pun master comedian DARREN WALSH about his career in comedy.

Beginning in 2010, Walsh used props and weird sound effects whilst delivering lots of puns to high comic effect. Four years later, Walsh became the UK’s first Pun Champion which was  then followed by his book Cheep Laughs that includes over 1000 of his puns and drawings.

I have seen the comedian many times live on stage where he has continuously made laugh out loud.

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Please read Darren Walsh’s blog at: https://arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/16/darren-walsh/

Darren Walsh Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarrenWalshPuns/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/darrenwalshpuns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenwalshpuns YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/darrenwalshcomedy Website: www.darrenwalsh.co.uk

Hello and a very warm welcome to A Rich Comic Life Podcast.  My name is Richard Gill and I attend a lot of live and online UK comedy shows.  For the last forty - eight years, I have been sitting in audiences watching and laughing at live and online comedy.

This podcast features interviews with some of my favourite comedians who talk about their careers.  The comedians are all entertaining, very funny and provide stories and valuable insights into the world of stand-up. The podcast is part of my blog www.arichcomiclife.blog which details my experiences of watching over 800 comedians (and counting). 

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy the interviews…

In this episode, I talk to the comedy promoter and compere, SIMON RANDALL.

Headliners Comedy Club based at the George IV pub in Chiswick, London is one of the regular comedy clubs I attend and has been running for over 20 years.  Promoter, Simon Randall is the creator and compere of this wonderful club which is well organised and very popular.  With shows on Fridays and Saturdays throughout most of the year, the club attract top comedy acts such as Alan Davies, Omid Djajlili, Paul McCaffrey, Seann Walsh and Boothby Graffoe to name a few.  Randall is also responsible for the EALING Comedy Festival held each year at Walpole Park again attracting established acts and big crowds.  Randall has and continues to make a major contribution to British comedy.

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Please read Simon Randall's blog at

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/02/12/simon-randall/

Simon Randall’s links:

www.headlinerscomedy.com

www.ealingsummerfestivals.com/comedy/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, JAMES DOWDESWELL.

James Dowdeswell is a comedian, actor and writer.  He had headlined and compered many comedy nights, has appeared in the TV comedy series Extras with Ricky Gervais, and wrote the book The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs.  His comedy is knowledgeable, intelligent and exceptionally witty.

I have seen Dowdeswell appear for the Always Be Comedy in London in 2019, perform his own solo show, Beers of A Clown at the Clapham Fringe in 2022 and as a guest for Collywobblers Comedy at Sambrook’s Brewery in Wandsworth, London in 2023.

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Please read James Dowdeswell’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/12/07/james-dowdeswell/

James Dowdeswell’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/james.dowdeswell.5/

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

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dowdeswell_drinks_well

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, POPE LONERGAN.

Comedian and writer Pope Lonergan performs all over the UK and has had sold-out shows at Vault Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Brighton Fringe, Hastings Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe. He is also a care assistant. Writer of best-selling memoir, I’ll Die After Bingo, which was critically acclaimed when it was published in 2022, his stage presence and delivery are wonderfully funny.

I have seen Pope appear for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2022.

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Please read Pope Lonergan’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/pope-lonergan/

Pope Lonergan’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pope.lonergan/

X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/popelonergan

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

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

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/

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.

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Please read Huw Thomas’ blog at:

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

Huw Thomas Links:

www.downstairsatthekingshead.com