Explore every episode of the podcast Jokes with Mark Simmons
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| Bob Mills - Part 2 | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:38:16 | |
More gold from Bob Mills. They talk Jokes, being on tv in the 90's & whether or not Bob can be convinced to go to Edinburgh. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tour Talk: The Red Carpet | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:36:23 | |
What happened on the red carpet? Danny isn't happy! Hear the warts and all 'Is this thing on?' movie premiere experience. The boys are also two shows deep into Mark's new Jest To Impress tour and we hear what it's like to be back on tour. See Mark's tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ and see Danny's tour of his show The Holiday here: https://dannywardcomedy.co.uk/wheres-ward/#the-holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bob Mills - Part 1 | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:34:37 | |
Comedy circuit legend and win, lose or draw host Bob Mills joins the boys to chat about jokes, and he's told and heard a lot of them over his impressive career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Comics' Comic Awards 2025 Winners Revealed | 05 Jan 2026 | 01:06:23 | |
We reveal the Best Act, Best MC, Best Independent Promoter & Outstanding Achievement in the 2025 Comics' Comic awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Circuit Talk - Christmas Special 2025 | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:48:56 | |
Christmas gig report, Danny gives his verdict on the new jingle and Mark reveals something very personal. Merry Xmas, come see us on tour nest year here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:31:45 | |
One of the best acts on the UK comedy circuit, Raymond and Mr Timpkins, are retiring and Mark and Danny have gotten the exclusive interview. We chat about 35 years of their act, how it's developed and what they will miss the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Circuit Talk - Live from the Sky Lounge | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:50:40 | |
The boys christen the sky lounge for their first recording it their new home. There's a lot of catching up to do, tune it to see what's been happening on the live comedy circuit this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| FAQ me #1: Listener Questions | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:35:07 | |
Producer Joel is back and he's bringing the mailbag! See Danny's award winning show The Holiday in London here:m https://www.museumofcomedy.com/danny-ward-the-holiday/ See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Blank Peng | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:45:39 | |
Blank Peng joins the boys to talk about comedy in China, the jokes she can't get to work and Mark treats us to his probably incorrect definition of what a terroist is. See Mark on tour here : https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Circuit Talk - Digestive Biscuit Pockets | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:36:47 | |
Danny has bought some more tat, Mark has a child in the front row of his show and the boys run through a joke that doesn't work. See Mark on tour from January here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Julian Deane Returns | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:40:25 | |
Julian Deane is back! We hear about his gig in Saudi, Mark says something stupid and some good old fashioned catching up. See Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Circuit Talk - You Can't Keep A Good Man Down | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:34:52 | |
Poetry slam time! As promised Mark & Danny spit some verse in this week's edition of circuit talk. Plus all the gossip from our latest gigs. See mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bella Hull Returns | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:51:10 | |
Fizzy tits, previews together & Danny's photo shoots are just a few of the topics covered in this episode. You have to hear it to believe it. See Bella at the soho theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/bella-hull-doctors-hate-her/ See Danny in Herne Bay 5th November: https://www.ents24.com/herne-bay-events/round-the-bends/danny-wards-best-bits-hosted-by-mark-simmons/7371720 See Danny in London: https://www.museumofcomedy.com/danny-ward-the-holiday/ See Mark on tour from January: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Circuit Talk - Danny's Two Left Feet | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:33:09 | |
Danny brings us a joke he tried last week, Mark highlights some critical instagram comments and Danny reveals how he once abused himself with a Lemsip. See Mark on his UK & Ireland tour - Tickets available www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Circuit Talk | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:42:37 | |
Being back on the circuit, parking tickets & scumbag heckler's are the talking points on today's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Laura Lexx Returns | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:45:27 | |
Live at the Apollo's Laura Lexx returns to tell us three more routines she's not quite happy with and also gives us a sneak peek into her new podcast 'The Comedy Bureau' See Laura on tour with her new show YO YO See Mark on tour from January. Tickets available at www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk: Aftermath | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:35:41 | |
One month since the fringe, what's been happening? See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Becky Umbers | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:28:04 | |
New Zealands Becky Umbers joins the boys to chat through jokes ideas about looking after strangers bags on the train, horses issues with uber and much more! See Mark on tour with Danny on support duties here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tom Houghton | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:32:17 | |
Living in the Tower of London, the most commonly used word and fox hunting are the topics of jokes Tom Houghton is workshopping with Mark and Danny in todays episode. See Tom on tour here: https://honourabletom.com/pages/tour-dates See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Simon Harriyott | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:41:34 | |
Joke heavy podcast with Simon Harriyott who's just finished his debut Edinburgh run. Go check out his show 'Autastic' for one night only at Angel Comedy on Sunday 28th September. Mark and Danny are back on tour from January, tickets available at www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - The Finale | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:27:58 | |
The final episode of Fringe Talk 2025. Many questions are answered, How does Danny get on at the ISH Comedy Awards? What is the final podcast chart standing? What is Mark's joke about a blender? The regular Jokes Podcast will be back very soon. Hit that subscribe button, listen all the way to AWOOGA, we really appreciate you all tuning in. Mark is going on tour very soon, head to marksimmons.comedian@googlemail.com for tix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 20 (Ft. Luke Meredith) | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:26:02 | |
Today we chat all things Free Fringe with Luke Meredith. Luke is in charge of the day to day running of the PBH Free Fringe and tells us how it works for the performers, the audience and the venues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 19 (Ft. Joe Sib) | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:20:45 | |
What do American comedians think of the fringe? Has Danny made it onto the ISH Comedy Awards shortlist? Find out here with our guest Joe Sib. Check out his show at the festival 9pm at Gilded Balloon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 18 (Front Of House Fynn & Evie) | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:24:45 | |
On today's episode we attempt to delve into the depths of what it's like doing front of house at the fringe but it's mostly Evie and Fynn hoping Mark and Danny get married. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 17 (Ft. Fab Goualin) | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:29:57 | |
Fringe newcomer Fab let's us know what it's like doing the full month of festival for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 16 (Ft. Phil Ellis) | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:33:18 | |
He's here! It's the new season of Taskmaster's Phil Ellis. It's a no holds barred episode, not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 15 (Ft. Dan Willis) | 17 Aug 2025 | 00:25:33 | |
Today we learn about being on the Edinburgh Awards prize panel, the differences between Australia festivals and the Edinburgh fringe and lots more. Dan Willis joins to lift the lid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 14 | 16 Aug 2025 | 00:23:35 | |
Danny receives some good news, we hear a cracking listener fringe story and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 13 (Ft. Bennett Arron) | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:27:01 | |
Identity theft, the Free Fringe and all the usual favourites are on the menu on todays episode with guest Bennett Arron. See Bennett at the Liquid rooms at 16.15, Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45 every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 12 | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:28:10 | |
Rollercoaster of an episode this one. Starts with some bad news and then Mark gets a surprise. Tune in for this no holds barred podcast about the ups and downs of the Edinburgh Festival | See Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms 1.45 every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 11 (Ft. Chortle Editor Steve Bennett) | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:30:35 | |
Chortle reviewer, Steve Bennett, joins the boys to give insight on a day in the life of a fringe reviewer | See Danny at midday Banshee Labyrinth & Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 10 (Ft. Jo Caulfield) | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:34:51 | |
Jo Caulfield joins the boys to chat about her 20 years at the fringe, being on the side of a bus and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 9 (Ft. Sophia Wren) | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:29:47 | |
Fringe newcomer, Sophie Wren joins the boys to chat about her first experience of doing a solo show at the festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 8 (Ft. Hils Jago) | 10 Aug 2025 | 00:36:11 | |
Fringe veteran, Hils Jago, has an eye for talent with comedy stars such as Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett & Sarah Millican all winning her Amused Moose Laugh Off competition. She chats to the boys here about here 40 years at the fringe. See Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 7 | 09 Aug 2025 | 00:21:13 | |
Is the festival getting to the boys yet? Tune in to find out. See Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 6 | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:27:36 | |
Mark and Danny see a famous 90's celebrity, they have beef with producer Joel & loads more FRINGE TALK. See Danny at midday Banshee Labyrinth & Mark at 13.45 Liquid Rooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 5 (Ft. Ray O'Leary) | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:30:12 | |
Taskmaster New Zealand star Ray O'Leary joins the boys to chat about what he hated about his first fringe and what he loves about this, his second fringe. See Ray at 18.05 at the Pleasance Courtyard, see Danny at midday at the Banshee Labyrinth & watch Mark at 13.45 Liquid Rooms. Mark is on tour from January with his new show 'Jest To Impress'. https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 4 (Ft. Elouise Eftos) | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:39:28 | |
5x award winning Elouise Eftos joins the boys to talk about her first year at the fringe and what it's like being Australia's first attractive comedian. See Elouise at the Pleasance Courtyard (20.30), Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth (midday) and Mark at the Liquid Rooms (13.45) Mark is also on tour from January with a brand new show called Jest To Impress. Tickets here: www.marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 3 (Ft. Emmanuel Sonubi) | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:24:13 | |
2x Edinburgh Award nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi, joins the boys to chat about his new show 'Life After Near Death', and we get all the latest fringe gossip. See Emmanuel at the Pleasance Courtyard (20.10), Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth (midday) and Mark at the Liquid Rooms (13.45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 2 | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:30:54 | |
It's day 2 of the Edinburgh Fringe and the boys are already knackered. Recording this at 10.38pm they discuss how their shows went today, reveal the many ways performers try to grab attention at the festival and they read out some fan mail. See Mark at the Liquid Rooms (13.45) & see Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth (midday) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fringe Talk - Day 1 | 03 Aug 2025 | 00:22:34 | |
This spin off of the spin off will document what it's like to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe on a daily basis. Expect highs and lows in this warts and all series. Danny is performing at the Banshee labyrinth every day at midday and Mark is at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ian Smith | 02 Aug 2025 | 00:48:01 | |
Edinburgh Award Nominee, Ian Smith, joins the podcast to chat through some jokes ideas. All three are at the Edinburgh festival (AUG 25) Go see their shows: Ian Smith - Monkey Barrell Danny Ward - Banshee Labyrinth Mark Simmons - Liquid Rooms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gill Cordiner | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:42:12 | |
Cover your kids ears, it's Gill Cordiner. She's dangerous and has just set a Jokes Podcast swear record. Really fun episode as Gill takes us through some of her filthiest routines where she has sections that don't work as well as she'd like Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch Here Get tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To Book Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ben Hurley | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:35:20 | |
The boys are in New Zealand and TV regular, Ben Hurley joins them to chat through two of his routines, both with one line he can't get to work. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch Here Get tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To Book Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Andrew Hamilton | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:41:18 | |
Prison, drug dealing and comedy. Andrew Hamilton is a triple threat and tells Mark and Danny all the details of starting stand up after a stint inside. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch Here Get tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To Book Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Chris Franklin | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:42:07 | |
Aussie legend Chris Franklin joins the boys to chat about his number 1 hit, a jokes he can't get to work and everything Melbourne Comedy Festival Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch Here Get tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To Book Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jonny Pelham | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:40:17 | |
Star of Live At The Apollo, Jonny Pelham, joins the boys to chat about 3 jokes he can't quite get to work. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch Here Get tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To Book Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rory O'Hanlon | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:34:39 | |
Rory joins the boys to chat about hostel showers, Danny's bucket & jokes that don't work, whilst they were all at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch Here Get tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To Book Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tour Talk - New Zealand Comedy Festival 2025 | 28 May 2025 | 00:55:04 | |
The boys go through their joke notes, Danny relives his youth and we hear what's been happening in New Zealand. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch Here Get tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To Book Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| John Kearns | 12 May 2025 | 00:54:03 | |
Star of Taskmaster and double Edinburgh Award winner, John Kearns joins the boys at Jokes Podcast HQ. They chat about behind the scenes gossip of his and Adam Riches acclaimed show, Ball & Boe, inside information about the Jokes Podcast studio & of course, jokes. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch Here Get tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To Book Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||