Always Be Comedy - EP80 - Shaparak Khorsandi Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Shaparak Khorsandi! Go see Shaparak on tour here! - https://shaparakkhorsandi.seetickets.com/tour/shaparak-khorsandi Go buy Shaparak's book "Scatter Brain" here! - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/scatter-brain-how-i-finally-got-off-the-adhd-rollercoaster-and-became-the-owner-of-a-very-tidy-sock-drawer-shaparak-khorsandi/7599032?ean=9781785044205 To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Shaparak Khorsandi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on8emjw7HX4 Opener - Frankie Boyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqzMUFwJU_4 Middle - Ricky Gervais https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AftL_4gLiAw Closer - Stewart Lee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAmsZv7_ZWw About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP79 - Jin Hao Li Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Jin Hao Li! Go see Jin in London here! - https://sohotheatre.com/events/jin-hao-li-swimming-in-a-submarine/ To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Ian Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Wht3FpzPg / Steve Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhP1m0LMsns Opener - Sharon Wanjohi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E7la6BCpRc / Bo Burnham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llGvsgN17CQ Middle - Josie Long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl_bsgq5Mwc / Jacqueline Novak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErKlEqyNVV0 Closer - Christopher MacArthur-Boyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYCOR2apxLc / Eddie Murphy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft4kEk5CHrE About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP72 - Max Fosh Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a Youtube superstar and “friend” of the night: Max Fosh! Go watch Max's Youtube channel here! - https://www.youtube.com/@MaxFosh/videos Go see Max on tour here! - https://www.maxfosh.co/ To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Christopher Bliss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CfTGtJ2jyo Opener - The Comedy Store Players https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF1iZm5tWPs Middle - Jack Dee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVb0rzzrPZg Closer - Eddie Izzard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYuvLSFFalo About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - S1 EP6 - Ben Bailey Smith aka Doc Brown Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  Today's guest is Always Be Comedy first-ballot hall of famer and “friend” of the night: Ben Bailey Smith aka Doc Brown Gareth Richards Justgiving page - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/gareth-richards-comedian About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com A Keep It Light Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - S1 EP5 - Jen Brister Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  Today's guest is Always Be Comedy first-ballot hall of famer and “friend” of the night: Jen Brister About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com A Keep It Light Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - S1 EP4 - Romesh Ranganathan Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  Today's guest is Always Be Comedy first-ballot hall of famer and “friend” of the night: Romesh Ranganathan About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com A Keep It Light Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - S1 EP3 - Stewart Lee Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  And we kick off with Always Be Comedy first-ballot hall of famer and “friend” of the night: Stewart Lee About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com A Keep It Light Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - S1 EP2 - Maisie Adam Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  And we kick off with Always Be Comedy first-ballot hall of famer and “friend” of the night: Maisie Adam About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo. ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com A Keep It Light Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - S1 EP1 - Josh Widdicombe Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  And we kick off with Always Be Comedy first-ballot hall of famer and “friend” of the night: Josh Widdicombe! About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com A Keep It Light Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Michael Palin! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Monty Python - The Fish Slapping Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8XeDvKqI4E Ripping Yarns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDjV9iKmT9k SNL Monologue (1984) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BOZuU8MFB8 More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP71 - Amy Gledhill Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Amy Gledhill! Go see Amy on tour here! - https://amygledhill.co.uk/live-dates To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Lee Mack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzOn9JwfQ2A Opener - French and Saunders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAqLyvdtGtI Middle - Nick Mohammed as Mr Swallow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxv3Av7-d6Q Closer - Vic and Bob https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exwId3vwJn0 About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's heroes are French and Saunders! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Silence of the Lambs parody - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftoZ3SgpNjM The Comic Strip Presents ... - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_KfQ0pD2gw Bananarama & Lananeeneenoonoo - Help! Comic Relief Red Nose Day 1989 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RxYXn1DZjM More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP70 - Justin Moorhouse Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Justin Moorhouse! Go see Justin at ABC here! - https://www.alwaysbecomedy.com/tickets Watch Justin's special here! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUwYspg9-rk Go see Justin at the Fringe here! - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/justin-moorhouse-the-greatest-performance-of-my-life To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Danny McLoughlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtF3M_-6uoI Opener - Mick Ferry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbHt9dHREGo Middle - Caroline Aherne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWwmbkhaN2g Closer - Les Dawson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtK7Hg7PnnQ About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is David Letterman! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Joe Montana and Cybil Shepherd throwing footballs into cabs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEi85XTqzoE Dave's velcro suit stunt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SGhBvwLGIs Harry Hill on Letterman in 1996 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGQHH5N6MB0 More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP69 - Daniel Foxx Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Daniel Foxx! Go see Daniel live here! - https://linktr.ee/danielfoxxtour Buy Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children : Charming Tales of Wealth and Entitlement for Tots Who Were Simply Born Better here! - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/bedtime-stories-for-privileged-children-charming-tales-of-wealth-and-entitlement-for-tots-who-were-simply-born-better-daniel-foxx/7658816?ean=9781800962095 To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Mae Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE77WFTc8PI Opener - James Acaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ano8hg1adw Middle - Daphne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWvHunqNp7s Closer - Tig Notaro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-KmqWz5-yw About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Rik Mayall! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Comic Relief Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3NiKO8hYBk Flashheart in Blackadder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UlaAHdcRMg The Young Ones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLwc9lbJlIQ More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP68 - Michael Odewale Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Michael Odewale! Go see Michael on tour here! - https://michaelodewale.com/tour Go see Michael at the fringe here! - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/michael-odewale-of-mike-and-men To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Kate Barron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76r8IcowEsE / Thanyia Moore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5p8aXTgFgo Opener - Gbemi Oladipo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lfIoyrwXNc Middle - Sharon Wanjohi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E7la6BCpRc Closer - Kane Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfc1qRxPQRU About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Chris Morris! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS The Day Today - The Bureau https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQw3PxYpF1Q Brass Eye - Blouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVibsNPXBx0 Four Lions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj5fD-QECy0 More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP78 - Joe Thomas Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night Joe Thomas! To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Ray Badran https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_hX9ru2w1Q Opener - Sean McLoughlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP70SQuvaFY Middle - Celya AB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcHOe9jjL_o Closer - Tim Key https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ampFUYgFMaU About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP67 - Stuart Laws Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Stuart Laws! Go see Stuart in Edinburgh here! - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/stuart-laws-has-to-be-joking To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Sikisa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlol_hJwEr8 Open - Harriet Kemsley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG2qlpdNPbo / Rory Scovel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4gEemB4UMo Middle - Birthday Girls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPX9qfqLd34 Closer - Tig Notaro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeqHlw188M / Harry Hill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGMt3Oz-DR4 About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's heroes are Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS The League of Gentlemen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wB0OkcCps8 Psychoville https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyVRbFcOUHc Inside No 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urrhPYLP-eI More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP66 - Sunil Patel Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Sunil Patel! To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Mat Ewins https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WglzR-gURH0 Opener - Reginald D Hunter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UO25_kOSak Middle - Michael Mcintyre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXykwsKpt2M Closer - Dangerous T https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oihed3dFxAY About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Norm Macdonald! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Norm doing the final standup set on Letterman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwlxYYtqHfc Norm on Conan with Courtney Thorne-Smith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKmadR4Ye54 Norm doing Weekend Update on SNL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaiaTdIQ-wQ More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP65 - Nooruddean Choudry Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a journalist superstar and “friend” of the night: Nooruddean Choudry! You can buy Noz's book Inshallah United : A Story of Faith and Football here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/inshallah-united-a-story-of-faith-and-football-nooruddean-choudry/7079492?ean=9780008522230 To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Lily Savage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM2AYsOzTr0 Opener - Caroline Aherne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWwmbkhaN2g Middle - Laura Smyth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBsm-cJWe4k / Guz Khan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HK471VW19M / Felix Dexter as Nathaniel the Accountant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqwU5zXob2Q Closer - Robin Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14NQIq4SrmY Bonus - Dave Allen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QVPUIRGthI About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Jasper Carrott! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS A Kick Up The 80's Ep 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM1Wt0eiD6k The Tracey Ullman Show Ep 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aus8gG7PKrE Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP64 - Jessica Fostekew Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Jessica Fostekew! Go see Jessica on tour here! - https://www.plosive.co.uk/events/jessica-fostekew-mettle-tour-2024 To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Tom Allen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1hEoxC9AHA Opener - Sarah Millican https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe6zPpKiGGQ Middle - Frankie Boyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEd4RGXuXuM Closer marathon - Luke McQueen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVRtIqu5jQM / Lou Sanders https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DnU2zbtS1l0 / Sara Pascoe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Izg7V8bY9Q / Paul Foot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBvNE7j1Jpo / Angelos Epithimou https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-ToFHJPShs About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Peter Kay! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS That Peter Kay Thing | Ice Cream Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag-bAy36yXc Top of the Tower | Going on holiday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfXg5BGXw-w Phoenix Nights | Stars In Your Eyes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxCK7h2TBKM More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP63 - Jo Caulfield Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Jo Caulfield! Go see Jo on tour here! - https://jocaulfield.com/tour/ Go buy Jo's book here! - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-funny-thing-about-death-jo-caulfield/7399977?ean=9781846976353 To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Roger Monkhouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YvmwWjOQxY / Sarah Keyworth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yug6gK7chT4 Opener - Dave Allen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QVPUIRGthI Middle - Wanda Sykes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcHfWUwWlv0 Closer - Tommy Tiernan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBI-EG0iB4E / Seann Walsh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeW-q8pLTKg About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Robin Williams! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Genie in Aladdin (1992) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s94HmtQwX7o Robin Williams on Carson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpjrB4G-yc0 Robin Williams wins an Oscar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6Egi5V_jNU More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP77 - Will Robbins Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Will Robbins! Listen to the Lovely Boys Radio 4 show here! - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0021qt5 To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC / ticket / popcorn vendor - Lee Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXr38M9kUiY Opener - The Mighty Boosh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Us1Ksttms Middle - Jordan Brookes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoVguj7V_w4 Closer - Richard Pryor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWulvchFpYs About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP62 - Glenn Moore Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Glenn Moore! Go see Glenn at the Edinburgh Fringe here! - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/glenn-moore-work-in-progress To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Ray Badran https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA2FXrWS2fw Opener - Sara Barron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvi2EzKVxgg Middle - Hans Teeuwen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlFOcP38B5E Closer - Lee Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFJtAoeT9tI About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's heroes are Morecambe and Wise! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Breakfast sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFgdhZGLJrY Conductor sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L29jcidlwdU Paper bag trick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX93cC5hbTY More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP61 - Kiri Pritchard-McLean Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Charlie Baker! Go see Kiri on tour here! - https://www.kiripritchardmclean.co.uk/tours To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Nish Kumar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZAOTyysFKg Opener - Rob Rouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwOZn_WteNA Middle - The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erfxNiYO5qI Closer - Maria Bamford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgf4rWCqZiQ About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Caroline Aherne! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Mrs Merton - Chris Eubank interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYtTllt33UI Caroline on The Fast Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hecCsoIwHTU The Royle Family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KdtgoSCXpU More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP60 - Les Dennis Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and genuine national treasure: Les Dennis! Go see Les in Twelfth Night at the Shakespeare North Playhouse - https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/event/twelfth-night-not-too-tame/ To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Pete Price https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCCmuMJ7X4Q Opener - Ben Nickless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_Ixa0MvaUM Middle - Victoria Wood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2XOxVruFZc Closer - Jimmy Tarbuck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRj6OzgfFis About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Conan O'Brien! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Girl Watchers a Go Go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW39Mr_bbO8 Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Norm MacDonald & Courtney Thorne-Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKmadR4Ye54 Conan O'Brien on Hot Ones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FALlhXl6CmA More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP59 - Ashley Storrie Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Ashley Storrie! Watch Dinosaur here! - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001ybcl/dinosaur To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Rosco McClelland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPlHcS8yqMI Opener - London Hughes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUvNxSS7VnA Middle - Stephen Buchanan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKJKaIwCCQk Closer - George Carlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxmiSRD0ZqU About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Adam Sandler! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Happy Gilmore highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XMZoTKAsXY Phone Wallet Keys from 100% Fresh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9N6_Tj9u2U The Roast of Adam Sandler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN_mMFapd10 More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP58 - Andy Parsons Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Andy Parsons! Go see Andy Parsons on tour here! - https://www.andyparsons.co.uk/#tour-dates To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Dara O'Briain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uo07D722VM Opener - Romesh Ranganathan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUF2eXXOI5Q Middle 1 - French and Saunders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftoZ3SgpNjM Middle 2 - Laurel and Hardy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX8yTQ2An-E Closer - Ed Byrne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34IByK8ZIKo Special Closer - Charlie Chaplin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n9ESFJTnHs About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Victoria Wood! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS An Audience With Victoria Wood (1988) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNkVBwKCQcw Acorn Antiques Omnibus Edition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl4lKaNKZCw Interview with Dawn French - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X3POVsLevA More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP76 - Alex Brooker Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!  Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Alex Brooker! Check out Alex's new 00s football podcast Lets Be Having You! To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Bill Burr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiwFEI0FxSQ Opener - Josh Widdicombe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK4BKjqpvLA Middle - Harry Hill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y6m0l81G4E Closer - Kevin Bridges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNnBCwuRNyE About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP57 - Emmanuel Sonubi Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Emmanuel Sonubi! Go see Emmanuel on tour here! - https://www.emmanuelstandup.com/ To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Charlie Baker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXY3nhQJvlg Opener - Laura Lexx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI5vNVCuV7k Middle - Russell Kane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbIQmGpi47w Closer - Emmanuel Sonubi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe9xqYAs2_g About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Dave Allen! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Dave Allen at Large - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh6R_pbAqjc Pope Sketch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hipigscYXIM Teaching Your Kid to Tell the Time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh6R_pbAqjc More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP56 - Iain Stirling Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Charlie Baker! Go see Iain on tour here - https://www.iaindoesjokes.com/ To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - James Gill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxj7DdXpecY Opener - Jack Whitehall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsBBl9FVuag Middle - Sara Pascoe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NenO8mNnUdU Closer - Tommy Tiernan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUo93Hw7LSw Twitch recommendation - https://www.twitch.tv/rosco About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Eddie Murphy! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Ice Cream routine from Delirious - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft4kEk5CHrE Party All The Time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWa-6g-TbgI James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party (SNL) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWa-6g-TbgI More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP55 - Milton Jones Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Milton Jones! Go see Milton on tour here! - https://www.miltonjones.co.uk/live-dates-1 To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Dara O'Briain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPCinKhnAQc / Roger Monkhouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YvmwWjOQxY Opener - Ross Noble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k52L7VCWaQ Middle - Emo Phillips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izH3zpAuDUs Closer - Bill Bailey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbURKrVCPDU / Terry Alderton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lSH_kLtCkE About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's guest is Julia Louis-Dreyfus! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Julia Louis-Dreyfus on SNL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsTckudUVL8 Best of Elaine | Seinfeld - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0kSXoQHb4c Michael Richards Doesn't Like When His Co-Stars Mess Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fge0sIjrNps Julia Louis-Dreyfus wins an Emmy for Veep 2013 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hXpyyt5tWU More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Be Comedy - EP54 - Rachel Parris Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.  Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Rachel Parris! Go see Rachel on tour here! - https://www.rachelontour.com/ To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - James Gill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt30XAYfF1g Opener - Tom Ward https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-36771xmiX0 Middle - Michelle Wolf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9m1jPu7afw Closer - Victoria Wood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rXGMSJGfuA About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's guest is Jasper Carrott! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Beat the Carrott 1981 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SdbEfueBY0 Australian Insurance Claims - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQJn4qX1YHU Jasper Carrott's Commercial Breakdown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpiyXdTqj60 More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week.  If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices