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| Patton Oswalt | 15 Jun 2026 | 01:06:51 | |
This week on Scarred For Life, Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined by comedian, actor, writer and genuine pop culture legend, Patton Oswalt. From Star Wars and Star Trek to horror movies, comic books and classic animation, Patton takes us on a journey through the strange and unsettling things that left a lasting mark on him growing up. Along the way, he explains why comedy and horror are essentially the same craft, reveals his all-time favourite horror films, discusses physical media, Doctor Who, Ghostwatch, Akira, nuclear war paranoia, and why some of the darkest moments in children's entertainment are far more disturbing than anything intended to be scary. His three scars are: • The endless torment lurking beneath classic Looney Tunes cartoons • The horrifying final moments of the original version of The Fly • The unforgettable robot transformation scene from Superman III Plus, Patton shares his thoughts on ghosts, body horror, animation, Star Wars, Star Trek, and why some fictional nightmares stay with us for decades. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mail Bag: Celeb Autographs, Time Lords & Points of View | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:34:33 | |
In this listener mailbag episode of Scarred for Life, Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence share stories from the show's Facebook page, Instagram, and members forum. They revisit childhood TV traumas, creepy public-information posters, unsettling museum exhibits, and memorable celebrity autograph encounters, while discussing how nostalgia, faulty memory, and the inability to revisit old media often make childhood fears even more powerful. The episode also teases possible future guests—including Charlie Brooker, a mega US Comedian and a Doctor Who actor.... To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Catriona Ward | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:50:37 | |
Our guest this week is the horror author Catriona Ward. Catriona has been writing in the world of horror fiction for the past decade, becoming the first woman to be a 3-time winner of the August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel, at the British Fantasy Awards. She also won the Shirley Jackson Award for best novel in 2018, along with a ton of other awards and nominations, including The Times BreakthroughAward for Literature at the 2022 Sky Arts Awards. Stephen King called her 2022 Novel Sundial ‘authentically terrifying’ and her 2021 novel The Last House on Needless Street was named by Esquire Magazine as one of the top 25 best horror novels of all time. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@ScarredForLifePodcast Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Slasher Deep Dive - Part Two | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:52:11 | |
The gang are joined this week by actor and regular guest Lizzie Hopley for part two of our deep dive into the world of slasher films! This time we get into the lesser known slashers and post-2000's entries. If any of the films we've talked about across this double bill have piqued your interest, then here's a list of films we've mentioned ... The Texas Chainsaw Massacre To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@ScarredForLifePodcast Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Dominic Brunt | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:52:32 | |
Our guest this week is the actor and director, Dominic Brunt. Most of you will know Dominic from his iconic role as Paddy Kirk in the soap opera Emmerdale, who he’s played for almost 30 years! Along the way he’s been nominated for 11 British Soap Awards, 4 Inside Soap Awards (winning one) and a TV Times Award. But, he’s also a massive horror film fan. So much so, that he produces and directs horror films with his wife, and has starred in a ton of British horror films too. This one was recorded a few months ago before we invested in some better cameras! So if you're watching this instead of listening, apologies for the poor quality. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@ScarredForLifePodcast Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Slasher Deep Dive - Part One | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:44:40 | |
It's time for another Deep Dive episode and this week we're joined by regular guest and slasher fanatic, Lizzie Hopley. Jason, Michael, Freddy and Leatherface. No, they're not the members of a noughties boy band, they're the most iconic killers from the world of slasher films. In this first part of a two-part slasher special, we take a look at the 'big 4', the origins of the genre and which films are worth your time. Part Two is coming next week, where we get into the honourable mentions and post-2000's entries. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@ScarredForLifePodcast Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Simon Day | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:57:15 | |
Our guest this week is actor and comedian, Simon Day. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@ScarredForLifePodcast Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Mail Bag #1 | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:31:08 | |
It's the first of our new regular Mail Bag episodes! Thank you to everyone who sent messages and questions. If you want to be featured in the next Mail Bag, there's tons of ways to get involved, message us on Instagram @scarredpod or via our Facebook page. And of course if you're a Scarred Club member you can jump the queue and send your messages to us via the members forum. Or, send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Rhys Thomas Returns! | 06 Apr 2026 | 01:00:03 | |
Our guest this week is the returning fan favourite, the comedian,director, writer and actor - Rhys Thomas. His last appearance on the podcast was one of the highlights of last year and yet we’d barely scraped the surface. So we had to have him back! We talk rabies, piranhas, ghosts and more in this sprawling medley of scars. For over 30 years, Rhys has been making, and starring in, some ofthe UK’s most inventive comedy, picking up BAFTA, Emmy and Royal Television Awards along the way. He’s appeared in shows such as The Fast Show, Sirens and Star Stories and he’s also the creator of Dodger, The Kemps and the character Brian Pern, along with countless others. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthlynewsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Watch Club #1 | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:36:40 | |
It's the second of our new Thursday episodes and this week we're doing our first watch club. Andy recently mentioned his distain for black and white films, so we thought we'd put it to the test. So this week we're watching ... Dracula (1931) The Thing From Another World (1951) and Dr Strangelove (1964) We'd love your recommendations for the next watch club, so if you have a perfect 3 film combo for us - or you just want to tell us how wrong our opinions are - let us know on socials. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Emily Dean | 30 Mar 2026 | 01:03:06 | |
Our guest this week is writer and presenter Emily Dean. As a child actor Emily appeared in the classic British TV show Day Of The Triffids from 1981, for which previous Scarred For Life guest Mark Gatiss - deemed her “Sci Fi Royalty”. Emily was the co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on AbsoluteRadio for over 15 years and now she hosts the hit interview podcast Walking The Dog - in which she interviews people while walking her dog. Her memoir, Everybody Died So I Got A Dog, was published in 2019 to critical acclaim and serialised in the Saturday Times magazine. Her TV appearances include Lorraine, Jeremy Vine, This Morning, BBC News and her journalism has been published in titles such as The Times, Evening Standard Magazine, You Magazine, Grazia, and Metro. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Board Game Deep Dive with John Thomson | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:51:17 | |
It's the first of our new Thursday episodes and this week we're exploring the world of vintage creepy board games. Joining us to share his expertise is returning guest John Thomson. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Suzie Preece (Ghost Huns) | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:56:23 | |
This week on Scarred For Life, Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined by comedian, actor and Ghost Huns co-host Suzie Preece. Suzie has built a huge following exploring the paranormal with Ghost Huns, so it's no surprise that her scars are packed full of ghosts, witches and things that go bump in the night. Along the way, she shares stories of Ouija boards, haunted castles, psychic warnings, listener's creepy encounters, and her lifelong obsession with all things spooky. There's also discussion of time slips, poltergeists, ghost hunting, folklore, and why she thinks the world is currently experiencing a supernatural revival. Her three scars are: • The terrifying stage production of The Woman in Black Plus, Barney the Dinosaur comes under unexpected attack, Andy reveals his complicated relationship with Mr Wimpy, and Dave shares a chilling woodland encounter involving his young son. Be warned, there's naughty words galore in this one. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Ross Noble | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:59:25 | |
It’s the first episode of series 5 and our guest is comedian Ross Noble!Ross first burst onto the scene in the 1990s, quickly becoming a cult favourite thanks to his wildly unpredictable stand-up style, before going on to become a familiar face on TV through shows like Have I Got News For You, QI, Top Gear and his own series such as Ross Noble Goes Global and Freewheeling.Aside from his comedy career, Ross has also branched out into acting, having earned himself an Olivier Award nomination for his role as Igor in the Mel Brook’s musical Young Frankenstein. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Series 5 Trailer | Scarred For Life | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:00:30 | |
Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined each week by a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods that 'scarred' them for life. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Sarah Govett | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:47:17 | |
It's the last episode of series 4 and this week our guest is author and screenwriter Sarah Govett. Scarred For Life will return with series 5 in a few weeks time. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Matthew Sweet | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:49:55 | |
Our guest this week is writer, journalist, cultural historian and broadcaster Matthew Sweet. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Gary Russell | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:57:23 | |
This week’s guest is actor, writer and producer Gary Russell. Gary has written extensively in the world of Doctor Who and spent six years as script editor of the TV series, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood under both Russell T. Davis and Steven Moffat. Gary co-created audio company Big Finish and had a key role as a producer in its early days. He is currently bringing TV classics such as The Time Tunnel and Sky back into audio form. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Sally-Anne Martyn | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:54:00 | |
This week our guest is author Sally-Anne Martyn. Sally-Anne specialises in writing female-led psychological thrillers inspired by the working-class women she grew up with. Her work includes The Beauty Queen, The Home and The Clinic, with the latter inspired by her time working in a Victorian asylum. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Mark Gatiss | 26 Jan 2026 | 01:08:37 | |
This week we're joined by actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist… Mark Gatiss! Mark's career is so extensive that any attempt to list his work here would be doing him a disservice, so we’ll simply say that if you’ve watched any British TV in the last 30 years, you already know why he’s here. Mark was a dream guest of ours and it was an absolute delight to speak to him, so strap in and enjoy! To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Seán Carlsen | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:47:45 | |
This week's guest is actor Seán Carlsen. Seán is perhaps best known for playing the Time Lord Narvin for Big Finish Productions, a role he has played for over 20 years. His TV credits include The Other Bennett Sister, Mudtown, His Dark Materials, Torchwood and Casualty. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Dom Joly | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:47:33 | |
This week’s guest is comedian, writer, and presenter Dom Joly. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Maxine Peake | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:57:04 | |
This week our guest is the award-winning actress Maxine Peake! Maxine is known for roles such as Twinkle in Dinner Ladies and Myra Hindley in See No Evil, as well as her roles in Shameless, Black Mirror and The Village and a BAFTA nominated performance in Say Nothing. Socially conscious and politically active, Maxine often chooses roles which highlight issues of poverty and inequality and lends her voice to documentaries highlighting the same. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Anthologies Deep Dive | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:41:40 | |
This week, Andy, Dave and producer Dane take a trip into The Twilight Zone as they explore the lost art of the TV anthology series. Andy finally confronts the black-and-white original Twilight Zone and watches the legendary "Time Enough at Last" – discovering that maybe, just maybe, old television isn't quite as rubbish as he thought. Along the way, the team discuss nuclear anxiety, thick-rimmed spectacles, Fallout's possible Twilight Zone influences, and whether the show's famous twists still work today. Dane jumps forward to the 1980s revival with the unsettling "Wordplay", a story in which language itself begins to break down. The conversation turns to communication, isolation, dementia, and why some of the scariest stories contain no monsters at all. Meanwhile, Dave heads into the darker corners of Black Mirror with the Christmas classic "White Christmas", starring Jon Hamm and Rafe Spall. The team discuss digital isolation, AI consciousness, social blocking made real, and why Charlie Brooker's vision of the future feels more relevant than ever. Three anthology classics. Three very different nightmares. And one question: are the most frightening stories really the ones about being completely alone? Featuring: Plus: Rod Serling, Wes Craven, nuclear war, Christmas existential dread, and why Dane has somehow become the lightning rod for listener complaints. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| FREE BONUS EPISODE - Festive Horrors Part One | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:48:00 | |
This week we're treating you to a free bonus episode! If you don't know by now, our Scarred Club bonus episodes are an opportunity for Andy, Dave and Dane to dig a little deeper into Scarred For Life related topics. This episode delves into some festive TV horrors and has been available to Scarred Club members for a couple of weeks alongside Part Two. If you enjoy this episode (and want to hear Part Two) please consider subscribing to Scarred Club to receive bonus episodes every fortnight, alongside monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today. Email us - contact@scarredforlifebooks.com Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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| Christmas Special 2025 | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:48:32 | |
It's Christmas week and there's an end of term vibe on the show this week as Andy, Dave and Producer Dane are joined by returning guest Lizzie Hopley. We cover off some more of our own festive scars while we dive into listener's scars and remind ourselves of a few highlights from this year on the show. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Doug Naylor | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:52:43 | |
This week’s guest is writer, producer and director, Doug Naylor. Doug is the co-creator of the legendary sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf, which he has written or co-written since 1988. Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Yvette Fielding | 08 Dec 2025 | 01:03:21 | |
This week we welcome The First Lady of The Paranormal - Yvette Fielding! Yvette's TV credits include Seaview, What's Up Doc?, City Hospital, Juliet Bravo and also being Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter. But arguably her biggest contribution to TV is as the creator and presenter of the TV phenomenon - Most Haunted. 25 series and 300 episodes later she's still getting spooky in basements. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Kim Newman | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:59:01 | |
Our guest this week is journalist, film critic and author Kim Newman. As an author, his fascination with horror and alternate realities led to the novel Anno Dracula and its sequels. He has also written in the world of Warhammer and, in non-fiction, the BFI Companion to Horror and Nightmare Movies among many others. Steeped in knowledge of the horror genre, Kim has won awards from the Bram Stoker Society, the International Horror Guild, the Dracula Society, and more. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Phil Ellis | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:49:58 | |
This week's guest is comedian Phil Ellis! Fresh from his breakout appearance on Taskmaster, Phil's 2025 Edinburgh show Soppy Stern scooped both the Malcolm Hardee Award for Act That Should Make a Million Quid and joint Best Show at the ISH Comedy Awards. He’s also the creator of the cult-hit live children's stage show Funz and Gamez. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Mark Morris | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:53:32 | |
Our guest this week is the horror and sci-fi author Mark Morris. Over Mark's 35 year career he's written over 50 novels, novellas and short story collections including many official Doctor Who novelisations - picking up 2 British Fantasy Awards along the way. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Annette Badland | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:55:17 | |
Our guest this week is the legendary Annette Badland. With over 200 acting credits over a 50 year career, Annette has appeared in an astonishing amount of iconic TV shows and films. You may have seen her in Bergerac, Doctor Who, Eastenders, Midsomer Murders, Ted Lasso or even the recent remake of The Toxic Avenger. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Archie Maddocks | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:54:01 | |
This week we're joined by the writer and comedian, Archie Maddocks! With over a decade of stand-up experience, Archie has become a staple of the comedy circuit, earning multiple award wins and nominations including a nomination for an Olivier Award in 2022. He recently wrote and starred in the coming-of-age drama Crongton, now streaming on BBC iPlayer.To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| LIVE with John Thomson | 27 Oct 2025 | 01:18:08 | |
It's a very special Halloween treat! This week we're live from the Cultplex cinema in Manchester with returning guest John Thomson. John has appeared in so many iconic shows such as Spitting Image, The Fast Show and Cold Feet, and he brings with him 4 new scars for our listening pleasure. Thank you to everyone who came to our first ever live recording, it was an incredible night. If you want to play along with the waxwork guessing game towards the end of the show, follow this link when prompted - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/posts/guess-the-waxwork-game To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Olly Smith | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:52:25 | |
This week on Scarred For Life, Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined by wine expert, broadcaster, author and all-round enthusiast Olly Smith. Olly's scars take us from the shark-infested waters of Jaws, a film that left him terrified of swimming for decades, to the disastrous first hangover that scarred him for life, complete with a human skeleton under the bed and a quest to find the ultimate cure. Along the way, we discuss boarding school, role-playing games, Pingu, wine tasting notes, great white sharks, writing children's television, Marillion, Fish, and the peculiar objects Olly has collected throughout his life. Plus, Olly tells us about his brilliant new novel Death by Noir, reveals why he once made his wife swim next to him as shark bait, and explains how a shark cage dive in South Africa finally helped him conquer one of his oldest fears. You can pre-order Death By Noir using the code NOIR26! here To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Nick Helm | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:50:49 | |
Our guest this week is comedian, actor and musician - Nick Helm! Nick starred in the hit BBC Three show Uncle for which he was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award and he was nominated for a BAFTA for his short-film Elephant which he co-wrote, directed and starred in. His musical career includes the albums Nick Helm is F*cking Amazing and Hot ‘n’ Heavy. His new live show No One Gets Out Alive is touring the UK right now and promises to be "the best damn night of your 'effing life". To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Melissa Chan | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:54:38 | |
This week's guest is Emmy nominated journalist – Melissa Chan. In a bit of a different episode this week we delve in geopolitics! Melissa's reporting focuses on transnational issues often involving China – as well as the rise in global authoritarianism. She has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, the Guardian – and many more. Melissa also co-authored the graphic novel You Must Take Part In Revolution – a dystopian fiction about a near-future war between the US and China. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Jon Richardson | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:59:30 | |
This week’s guest is comedian, radio presenter and now actor - Jon Richardson! Jon has been entertaining audiences on stage,on our screens and across the airwaves for over 20 years. He's a regular team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, presenter of the Saturday Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio and co-host of Down The Dog with Matt Forde. And as we find out, he's also a huge horror and Stephen King fan. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Mike Muncer | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:55:55 | |
This week’s guest is podcaster, producer and journalist Mike Muncer! Mike has become one of the UK’s leading voices in horror history. He is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror podcast which journeys through horror history from silent film to modern classics. His new show Carry On Up the Podcast which he hosts with comedian Susan Calman, dissects the entire Carry On series and is out now. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Lizzie Hopley | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:54:46 | |
This week's guest is writer and actress Lizzie Hopley. Lizzie has appeared in productions such as Black Doves, The Crown, Brassic and The Day of The Triffids as well as many stage productions for the RSC. She has also written and appeared in over 80 audio plays for Big Finish. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Al Murray | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:57:01 | |
It's series 4 and we're back with a bang, as this week's guest is comedian Al Murray! Al is one of the nation’s most beloved comics having performed on stage for over 30 years, appearing on so many TV shows it’s literally impossible to name them all. He's also a keen historian, having written several books about modern history and WW2 as well as co-hosting the hugely popular WW2 history podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk with James Holland. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Rhys Thomas | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:53:26 | |
It's the last episode of series 3 and what a way to finish as we welcome comedian, director, writer and actor Rhys Thomas. He is a Bafta, Emmy and Royal Television Award winner, having been behind and in front of some of the most innovative and brilliant comedy to come out of the UK in the last three decades. Having appeared in comedies such as The Fast Show, Sirens and Star Stories he’s also the creator of Dodger, The Kemps and the character Brian Pern among many others. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Stuart Bray | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:48:46 | |
This week's guest is prosthetic and makeup FX artist Stuart Bray. A freelance make-up effects artist since 1994, Stuart has worked on some of the biggest films and tv shows of the past 3 decades including Saving Private Ryan, The Mummy 1 & 2, Shaun of the Dead, Stardust, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Blade 2, Gladiator – and many more! To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Glenn Moore | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:51:50 | |
This week's guest is comedian Glenn Moore. Glenn is an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and one of the country’s best joke writers. On TV, you’ve probably seen him on Mock The Week, House of Games or winning a Pointless trophy. He’s about to set off to Edinburgh with his new show Please Glenn, Can I Have Some Moore before beginning a nationwide tour. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Zoe Lyons | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:42:44 | |
This week's guest is comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons. With a list of TV credits too long to name, you’ve very likely seen her on shows such as Mock The Week, SAS Who Dares Wins or Live At The Apollo. Performing live on stages across the country for over two decades, she’s just finished her mammoth UK tour of her latest show Werewolf. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| TV Theme Tunes Deep Dive | 14 May 2026 | 00:47:46 | |
It's Deep Dive time and we're welcoming back previous guest Lisa Bowerman to take a trip down memory lane and listen to some classic TV theme tunes. Have you got a favourite? One that sparks a core memory for you? Let us know in the usual ways! To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Carl Donnelly | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:48:23 | |
This week's guest is comedian and writer Carl Donnelly. Carl has been performing stand-up across the country for almost 2 decades, establishing himself as a favourite on the circuit. He’s also a fellow podcaster, co-hosting the show Two Vegan Idiots with Julian Deane. He’s won and been nominated for a load of awards including the Edinburgh Comedy Award and he returns to Edinburgh this year with his new show Another Round. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Olaf Falafel | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:41:25 | |
This week we're joined by comedian and children's author and illustrator Olaf Falafel. Olaf is a master of the pun and is a former winner of The Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe. His family friendly stand-up shows have become a favourite with audiences which has led to writing and illustrating children’s books including the Blogfish, the Trixie Pickle Art Avenger series and A Poo On a Pogo-Stick. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Daniel Handler | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:46:06 | |
This week we're joined by author Daniel Handler. Under his pen name Lemony Snicket he wrote the hugely successful children's book series A Series of Unfortunate Events. Under his real name he's also written a plethora of adult novels. We recorded this episode with Daniel remotely from his home office in San Francisco. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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| Marjolein Robertson | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:42:46 | |
This week's episode is a bit different, it's a Scottish folklore special as we're joined by comedian Marjolein Robertson. Hailing from the Shetland Islands, Marjolein grew up surrounded by folk tales which she weaves throughout her work. She was awarded the Scots Speaker of The Year in 2022, as well as reaching the final of the BBC New Comedy Awards for her 2023 Edinburgh show. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
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