Good Monday Joysticks!

This week on the pod we were so lucky to have the wonderful comic and clown Elf Lyon’s with us.

Elf chats finding joy in audible downloads, teaching clowning workshops and spending time with nanny squeak ❤️.

Elf is on tour all over Australia for the next few months and then is back at Edinburgh fringe for August 2025. Follow her at @elflyons on instagram.

Hannah and Jay both have Glasgow comedy festival shows in March and brand new shows at this years fringe. Follow them

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This week on Joy Agenda Jay and Hannah chat to comic and Japan’s Biggest Rockstar Dave Hill.

We chat writing ringtones for Trump, underage drinking, touring with Tenacious D, Jay’s crush on Jack Black and how many BMX’s are too many?

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Jay and Hannah are both at GICF in March

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On this week’s Joy Agenda Jay and Amelia invited comedian Laura Davis to talk about all things joy!

We talk about walking in nature, finding the perfect retro charity shop finds, and layering joy into everyday tasks. We also talked about printer angst!

As usual recorded at Monkey Barrel Studios and edited by Chris Thorburn.

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See Laura live:

www.lauradaviscomedy.com

See Jay live:

https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/

Watch the video for What’s The Vibe?!:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAN6tM1oe-O/?igsh=N2VpMm1tcTRkcDl3

On this week’s Joy Agenda Jay and Amelia invite actor, comedian and musician Eddy Mackenzie on to the pod to talk all things joy!

We talk about his experience playing Piglet in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, joyous accessories, kazoos, trusting the universe and the joy of the unexpected 💖

As always recorded at Monkey Barrel Studios and edited by Chris Thorburn.

Follow Eddy on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/eddymackenzie?igsh=MXF0emxmamc4Ynp3bA==

See Jay on tour:

https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/

See the video for What’s The Vibe?!:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAN6tM1oe-O/?igsh=N2VpMm1tcTRkcDl3

On this week’s Joy Agenda we welcome comedian Bee Babylon on to talk to Jay and Amelia about all things joy!

We talk about entering into our retirement era with cat cafés, crafts and an obsession with charity shops. We also talk about Bee’s obsession with birds which led her to making a new iconic friend and the joy of a bit of light theft.

As usual recorded at Monkey Barrel Studios and edited by Chris Thorburn.

See Bee’s show:

https://wicf.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873647462

See Jay live:

https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/

Watch Amelia’s video for What’s The Vibe?!

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On this week’s Joy Agenda Jay talks all things Joy with magician and magic shop owner Cameron Gibson.

Before the women in comedy conversation hit the headlines Cameron and Jay chatted about increasing representation for women in magic. Shout out to Gabriella Lester & Carisa Hendrix and the increasing amount of fabulous women on both the magic and comedy scene!

They also talk about the joy of space, the secrets of the magic circle, the ups and downs of the Edinburgh fringe and more!

As always edited by Chris Thorburn and recorded at Monkey Barrel Comedy.

Follow Cameron on Instagram: @camerongibsonirl

Visit @wondercouk Haymarket Edinburgh

See Jay on tour:

https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/

Amelia is back next week 🙌

This weeks Joy Agends sees Jay flying solo as Amelia takes some post fringe R&R.

Jay is joined by the fabulous comic Hannah Campbell. We talk the joy of a contour, space exploration and the shifty nature of horses 🐴.

Follow Hannah on @itshannahcampbell

Grab tickets for Jays tour show https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/

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It’s the third and final part of our EdFringe Trilogy! On the 12th of August Joy Agenda had our first ever live record at the fabulous Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. Amelia and Jay welcomed the fantastic comic and TikTok Queen Kim Blythe to the stage to discuss all things joyful at the fringe. We had fabulous input from our joysticks in the audience and saw the return of Amelia’s Sober Highs with a cameo from magician Chris Dinwoodie. Edited by Chris Thorburn. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a nice review! Follow Kim: https://linktr.ee/kimblythecomedy Follow Chris: topclassmagic.co.uk See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ Amelia’s link tree: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

On this week’s episode of Joy Agenda Jay Lafferty and Amelia Bayler have special guest Chloe Petts to the second of our Joy Agenda’s fringe trilogy We talk about all things joy and all things fringe including hangover cures, Late ‘n’ Live, tattoos, football, experiencing pure glee and more! As usual recorded at Monkey Barrel Studios and edited by Chris Thorburn. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave a nice review! See Chloe on tour: https://www.chloepetts.org See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ Amelia’s link tree: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

On this week’s episode of Joy Agenda Jay Lafferty and Amelia Bayler invite comedian Erika Ehler to come on the first of Joy Agenda’s fringe specials! We talk about all things joy and all things fringe including eating pasta for breakfast, Pilates’ iconic rebrand and having a fringe crush. As usual recorded at Monkey Barrel Studios and edited by Chris Thorburn. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave a nice review! See Erika at the fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/erika-ehler-i-got-some-dope-ass-memories-with-people-that-i-ll-never-f-ck-with-again See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ Amelia’s link tree: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

This week Jay and Amelia invited LA based rock star, musician and performer Sam Shaber onto the Joy Agenda. We talked about writing processes, Nutella and holidays with the in-laws. Joy Agenda live TONIGHT: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/joy-agenda-live Check out Sam online: https://www.samshaber.com See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler As usual recorded at Monkey Barrel and edited by Chris Thorburn Subscribe and leave a nice review

On this week’s Joy Agenda Jay and Amelia invited comedian, writer, improviser and actor Kate Hammer onto the pod. They discussed chai lattés, being spontaneous at gigs and Kate’s work as a storyline writer on Eastenders and River City! As always recorded at Monkey Barrel Studios and edited by Chris Thorburn See Joy Agenda live: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/joy-agenda-live See Kate live: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kate-hammer-double-virgin-on-the-rocks-with-a-twist See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

Hello Joysticks, It’s January the longest month of the year and we are all skint! This weeks guest is pod favourite Gareth Mutch. Join us as we get financial tips, chat start of year survival kits , dismiss dry January and rate Jay’s spot on impressions. Please leave us a little 5 review wherever you download your podcasts.

This week Jay and Amelia have special guest Sabina on the Joy Agenda pod. We talk all things joy including the power of friendship, rating crisps and nostalgic smells. See Joy Agenda live at the fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/joy-agenda-live See Sabina live: https://linktr.ee/sabina6 See Jay live: See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler As usual recorded at Monkey Barrel and produced by Chris Thorburn

This weeks episode is the girls duet without a guest and reflect on the joyful journey so far. We zoom with the boys from Some Laugh on their Euros experiance. Jay discusses her interview style as a narcissist and Amelia makes Jay guess her breakfast. Joy Killers is all about the ick and Amelia gets annoyed at Jay’s story teasing. We talk about the plans for Joy Agenda Live on the 12th of August 1.30pm at Monkey B 2 See Jay live: See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler Sent from my iPhone

This week’s guest on the Joy Agenda pod from Jay Lafferty and Amelia Bayler is actress, writer and youth theatre facilitator Shauna Macdonald. On this episode we talk about processing life events using art, the joy of Vinted and the ever evolving issue of which socks we’re meant to be wearing these days. As always recorded at Monkey Barrel and edited by Chris Thorburn. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, subscribe and leave a nice review. Follow Shauna on social media: https://www.instagram.com/the_scottish_shauna_macdonald See Jay live: See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

Happy Monday Joysticks! This week we have special guest comedian and podcaster Susan Riddell joining Jay and Amelia. We talk about massages, ridiculous spa treatments and an embarrassing story at the end of the episode 👀 As always recorded at Monkey Barrel Studios and Edited by Chris Thorburn Joy Agenda live at the Edinburgh Fringe!: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/joy-agenda-live See Susan live: https://linktr.ee/susrid See Jay live: See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

On this weeks Joy Agenda Amelia and Jay are chatting with comic and broadcaster Julia Sutherland. We talk about the legendary Scottish comic Stu Who’s? Final bow. Gorgeous Glasgow buildings finding joy on vinted and learning radical compassion. Catch Julia’s Ed Fringe show Gen X Rateted at The Stand https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=Julia%20Sutherland See Amelia Live https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler See Jay Live https://linktr.ee/jayjaylaffs Recorded at Monkey Barrel Comedy Edited by Chris Thorburn

On this week’s episode of Joy Agenda Jay and Amelia welcomed special guest Jin Hao Li! We talked about all things Joy including Haribo, the therapeutic benefits of water and cool fish. 🐟🐠🐟🐠 As always filmed at Monkey Barrel and edited by Chris Thorburn. Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts, subscribe and leave a nice review. See Jin live: https://linktr.ee/jinhaoli See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

Happy Monday Joysticks! On this week’s Joy Agenda Jay and Amelia have special guest comedian Vladimir McTavish. We talk all things joy including unexpected gifts and awards and running as well as hearing about Vlad’s nightmare holiday. As always recorded at Monkey Barrel studios and produced by Chris Thorburn. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, subscribe and leave a nice review See Vlad at the fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Vladimir%20McTavish%3A%2030%20Years%20Still%20Standing%20Up%22   See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

On this week’s episode of Joy Agenda Jay and Amelia speak to Larry Dean about all things joy including petting zoos, skincare routines and vaping. Recorded at Monkey Barrel and edited by Chris Thorburn. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, subscribe and leave a nice review. Follow Larry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrydeancomedy See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

On this week’s episode Jay and Amelia speak to comedian Robin Grainger about wearing fun clothes, the joy of having pets and learning not to take things personally. Recorded at Monkey Barrel studios and edited by Chris Thorburn See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/ See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

On this week’s episode Jay and Amelia invite special guest comedian and podcaster Ryan Cullen to talk all things joy! We talk about movies, parents cheating at board games, Ryan’s first crush and what does ‘see you at the back of 3’ really mean? Recorded at Monkey Barrel and produced by Chris Thorburn Leave a nice review and subscribe!

See Amelia live: https://linktr.ee/ameliabayler

See Jay live: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/bahookie/

Joyful New Year. Join us as we see out the old year and bring in the 2025 with the fabulous Kathleen Hughes. We talk all things traditional Hogmanay. Train shit talkers and the joy of whisky. Raise a dram with Jay Lafferty and Hannah Campbell and immerse yourself in the Joy Agenda. #hogmanay #2025 #comedy #freshstarts #happynewyear

No guest this week but Jay and Amelia have a catch up! They chat about how to upgrade your instant noodles, the trauma of watching Grey’s Anatomy, the Euros and their favourite joyful moments from the pod. As usual recorded at Monkey Barrel and edited by Chris Thorburn. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, subscribe and leave a nice review.

On this week’s episode Jay Lafferty and Amelia Bayler talk all things joy with actor, director, comedian and writer Megan Shandley. Megan tells us about finding joy in reading, running and baking. We discuss the pain of the 00s ‘bralette’ trend and restaurants which have stools instead of chairs.

Happy Monday Joysticks, Ever experienced bureaucracy rage? (We promise our podcast is about joy.) This week on the podcast we chatted joy with comic, podcaster and classically trained musician 😎 Vittorio Angelone. Amelia shares her love of McDonalds restaurant design. Vittorio overcomes car hire bureaucracy and Jay rages at jobsworths. In between we discover the joy of a deep breath 😮‍💨, clowning & achieving diy skills. We also talk about Vittorio’s tour and upcoming vinyl release of his award nominated show Translations 🔥. Please like, subscribe and leave a lovely review it all helps.

Joysticks, This week we have a very special guest Chris Thorburn our editor and chief! Chris has the unenviable job of editing all the Joy Agendas and keeping track of the amount of times Amelia says ICONIC per episode. We do a deep dive on the Muppet Movies chat about Jay’s escaping tit and Amelia let’s rip about the mega bus. Just another classic pod. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and remember to like, subscribe and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review it all really helps push the Joy out there.

Hello Joysticks It’s another Glasgow Comedy Festival Special edition of Joy Agenda with special guest Rosco McLelland. Join Amelia and Jaynas they eat cake with Rosco and learn about his joyful pursuits. Jay reminisces about the time she electrocuted herself for straight hair. Rosco spy’s on animals and shocks Amelia and Jay with the revelation of the other type of joy. Download wherever you get your podcasts.

Hello Joysticks Welcome to the first of two Glasgow International Comedy Special editions of Joy Agenda. In this episode we speak to Billy Connelly Sporit of The Fringe Winner Susie McCabe. We do a deep dive on pre festival prep including playlists and clothing. Amelia and Susie get into the brioche bun debate while Jay talks music that gets your heart pumping. Joyful chat including time with your loved ones and the rare opportunity to turn your brain off. It’s a belter of an episode - sit back put your sambas up and get joyful.

Episode 19 Happy Monday Joysticks Amelia and Jay sit down with improvisor, comic, double joyful Mara Joy. We discuss among other things Eastenders, filthy crushes and bingeable 90’s TV shows. Hear Jay get goosebumps ❤️from her secret celebrity crush and Amelia is determined her magic number is 69 😘 @ameliabayler @jayjaylaffs @marajoyloves

Hello Joystickers, Our very first Sober High special sees Jay and Amelia workout with Worlds Natural Strong Woman Charlotte Leandri-Hayden. Recorded an hour after we had been put through our paces with pull ups and bench presses - this episode you can hear the joy high we are on. Charlotte explains all about her journey to strong women success. We talk lettuce buns 🤮 pulling or pushing trucks and much, much more. Please remember to like and subscribe ❤️ ⭐️

Hello Joysticks, This week Amelia and Jay chat joyful food, cutting queues and tight Hollywood directors with comedy freestyle rapper MC Hammersmith.

Will's joyful content: https://www.tiktok.com/@evan.eac/video/7309218313073216811

Hello Joysticks, Welcome to Episode 16 with improvisor, comic and one half of Stu & Joe’s Big Dumb Film Show podcast - Mr Stuart Murphy. This episode we talk Oscar acceptance speech’s, air fryers and sharing the sleeper with Americans. Like, subscribe and leave a 5 star review Follow @jayjaylaffs @ameliabayler @stujaymurphy This weeks joyful content included Magic Granny https://www.instagram.com/reel/C33nLa0P6Om/?igsh=MWJlc2U3OWg4b2txcg== Stu’s speeches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2z64AoGP4&ab_channel=JohnFlanagan Amelia https://youtu.be/XDVECscArVQ?si=zIBorPz4YxM6pYlo

Hannah and Jay grab some time with Ali Woods during his busy tour schedule. They chat recording specials, solo birthdays and the joy that can come from being a comic. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to give us a follow on socials and leave a 5 review - it really helps x Follow Ali @aliwoodsgigs

Episode 15 Tandem Team Time In this weeks episode Jay and Amelia look back over the first 14 episodes and discuss their favourite Sober Highs so far. If you want to nominate for future sober highs send an email to joyagendapodcast@gmail.com Big thanks to the team at Monkey Barrel and editor extraordinaire Chris Thorburn

Amelia Bayler - Easy Second Album 16th March https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/performances/amelia-bayler-easy-second-album-wip/ Jay Lafferty - Bahookie 29th March https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/events/?search=89874&date=&venue=&genre=

Episode 14 - This week on the Joy Agenda pod Amelia and Jay talk trances with comic and improvisor Eleanor Morton. Amelia opens up about her nihilistic view of self tanning, we hear about Jays mindfulness and Eleanor’s early rises. #peloton #spinclass #comedy #podcasts #comedypodcasts #selfhelp #meditation #mindfulness #glasgowcomedyfestival #standup #whatsonglasgow Glasgow Comedy Festival Shows Eleanor Morton - Haunted House WIP 26th March https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/events/eleanor-morton-haunted-house-wip/ Amelia Bayler - Easy Second Album 16th March https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/performances/amelia-bayler-easy-second-album-wip/ Jay Lafferty - Bahookie 29th March https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/events/?search=89874&date=&venue=&genre=

Episode 13 We had comedy daddy Sam Lake in the studio. Amelia and Jay found joy in getting high - by trampolining. We reminisced over former reality tv moments and discovered Sam’s weakness for cleaning porn. Like, subscribe and leave a review

Joy Agenda Monday! Hello joysticks This weeks episode we have the Queen Amy Matthews who not only brought cheese but wise self care vibes. Listen in for a joyful pod covering everything from family forced fun to identifying burnout. We discussed the joy of time management and Jay learned that despite her 80’s vibes it’s good to talk. Listen, like, and subscribe #comedy #selfhelp #podcast #selfhelp #funnyfemales #podcastfun #goodtimes Follow Jay and Amelia on Instagram: @jayjaylaffs @ameliabayler Get tickets: Www.linktr.ee/jayjaylaffs Www.linktr.ee/ameliabayler

Episode 11 Happy Monday Joysticks This weeks guest chatting to Amelia and Jay is performer, author and playwright Alan Bissett. We discover Alan’s joy for flat pack furniture, banging tunes and Bluey. We discuss Misheard lyrics, bus dj’s and Amelia’s hatred for the wind. Jays joyful content shout out this week is the fabulous artist Kat Connelly you can see her work @yer_awrite #comedy #podcasting #joyfulcontent #author #playwright #comedypodcast #funny #positivity #mentalhealth #selflovepodcast Alan is currently on tour with the Moira Trilogy and is stopping in at The Glasgow Comedy Festival on the 17th March. Follow Jay and Amelia on Instagram: @jayjaylaffs @ameliabayler Get tickets: Www.linktr.ee/jayjaylaffs Www.linktr.ee/ameliabayler

Joysticks we are in to double figures welcome to Episode 10 with our fabulous guest comic, improviser and author Pippa Evans. This week Amelia and Jay got their joy on at Laura Bond Jewellery in Edinburgh with some high-end piercing fun. Before heading to the Monkey Barrel studio to talk with Pippa about Now albums, bin days and Jane McDonald’s deep connection to horses. We were very buzzy from the joy of piercing so this one’s chaotic. Strap in x Thanks to MB and Chris Thorburn

Happy Monday Joysticks This weeks Joy Agenda, Amelia and Jay speak to Clanfit gym owner and King of pole Dan Scott. We talk the joy of physical movement, with Dan giving Amelia all the gossip on how hard it was to get Jay pole fit. Also getting the joy treatment are signature bakes, diva dugs and deep dive on wir ain Scots language 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Remember to subscribe to the pod so you don’t miss any and give us a wee 5 star review xxx

Happy Monday Joysticks and welcome to Episode 8 with our special guest comic, actor and podcaster Gareth Mutch. Gareth is just about to film his second live special on the 28th of January 2024 at The Stand Comedy Club. Before this Amelia and Jay managed to grab him to sit down and just Be Silly! In this episode we got too Mutch of an insight into Jay’s sexy talk, expect overhearing and Welsh singing. As always thank you to Monkey Barrel and Chris Thorburn

Hello Joysticks 🧡 and welcome to Episode 7 of Joy Agenda. Amelia hosted solo while Jay was off elsewhere telling jokes. Luckily, we have another fabulous guest Tadiwa Mahlunge to discuss all things joyful with Amelia. Including toasted waffles 🧇, perfecting a joke and how best to process parental advice. 🙏 Download wherever you get your podcasts. If you’re loving the pod please consider giving us a little 5 star review, like and subscribe. As always huge thanks to Minkey Barrel Studio and Chris Thorburn editor of dreams. 💭

Jay Lafferty and Amelia Bayler welcome comedian James Nokise on the Joy Agenda pod. Topics include: basketball, pole dancing, eating chicken in the shower, and the only Welsh pub in New Zealand. Listen, subscribe and leave a review where you get your podcasts. Recorded at Monkey Barrel Comedy and produced by Chris Thorburn.

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Happy podcast drop day! This episode Jay and Hannah discuss joy with photographer and film maker Rod Penn.

We discuss didgeridoo’s in the naked tent at Glastonbury. We eat Japanese sweet treats while discussing injuries and nick names.

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Jay Lafferty and Amelia Bayler welcome special guest comedian Krystal Evans on the Joy Agenda pod for a New Years special. Topics include: showtunes, video games and Hogmanay plans. Listen, subscribe and leave a review where you get your podcasts. Recorded at Monkey Barrel Comedy and produced by Chris Thorburn.

Big question: have you ever been in a choir?! Jay Lafferty and Amelia Bayler had a fun time with special guest comedian and podcaster Sarah Keyworth on the Joy Agenda pod for a Christmas episode. Topics of conversation include: baths, wrapping and unhinged gifts. Listen, subscribe and leave a review where you get your podcasts 💖 Recorded at Monkey Barrel Comedy and produced by Chris Thorburn.

Jay and Amelia are joined by Liam Withnail to discuss park running, the joys of solo gigging and more!

Jay and Amelia are joined by Marjolein Roberston to discuss wild swimming, tarot readings and so much more.