The Alison Spittle Show – Details, episodes & analysis

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 88 – Rosemary McCabe In Episode 88 – Alison talks to writer Rosemary McCabe about starting a podcast with her sister, explaining pre-Internet to young people, the concept of one good egg, moving to America and making a living on Patreon, grief porn and the relationship between honesty and getting paid. Alison Spittle used to do stand-up comedy all the time and soon she will again. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest socially-distant gigs. Follow Rosemary on Twitter or Instagram for upcoming projects, including her new podcast, Not Without My Sister. Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help. Catch you next time.  Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club/Sir Bobby Jukebox.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 87 – Fern Brady In Episode 87 – Alison talks to comedian Fern Brady about how to be normal, Wheel of Misfortune, dads doing karaoke, growing up in the Donegal of Scotland, covid comedy gigs and the sanctity of “pole songs”. Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest.  Follow Fern on Twitter for upcoming gigs and projects. Thanks to Headstuff.Org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help. Catch you next time.  Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club/Sir Bobby Jukebox.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 78 – Catherine Cohen In Episode 78 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ during the Vodafone Comedy Festival – Alison talks to comedian Catherine Cohen about comedy cabaret, the Edinburgh fringe, jet lag, “rich hungry man attitude”, past lives, underage drinking, mutton busting at the rodeo and Club Cumming. Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest. Catch her at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Get tickets to Catherine’s Edinburgh show, The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous, at this link. Follow her on Twitter for more upcoming gigs. Thanks to HeadStuff.Org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help. Catch you next time. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 77 – recorded at HeadStuf HQ during the Vodafone Comedy Festival– Alison talks to comedian and writer Jena Friedman about interviewing John McAfee, sexual harassment in gaming, cannibal cops, writing for David Letterman and Jon Stewart, TERFs and slipping into fascism, fighting for your pints and an abbreviated history of the American Girl doll. Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest. Catch her at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Watch Soft Focus with Jena Friedman here and get tickets to Jena’s Edinburgh run, Miscarriage of Justice, at this link. Follow her on Twitter for more upcoming gigs. Thanks to HeadStuff.Org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help. Catch you next time. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 76 – Roxana Ni Liam In Episode 76 – Alison talks to actor Roxana Nic Liam about acting vs standup, soap stardom on Fair City, when murder presents an opportunity, favourite soap deaths, being in The General and Agnes Brown, getting a cornetto from Tom Jones, Shinoxy sketch group, the negative or working on comedy and double standards within the industry, kicking drug pushers out of the East Wall, being the tree in Pochahontas and returning to comedy. Follow Roxana on Twitter for information on upcoming writing projects.  Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates. Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help. Catch you next time. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 75 – Alison talks to Claire Fullam (a.k.a. Claire Balding) about Bertie Ahern and the baby Jesus, describing yourself without cringing, an audience that's tuning in for the bald, losing her hair, alopecia, body positivity and eating your feelings, broadcasting from the loo, cursing children, starting a business and being embarrassed to earn money, live shows, being a suspect in Bloggers Unveiled, #spon and a lilo in Santa Ponsa.  Follow Claire on Instagram for information on upcoming projects and her new hair salon, Pelo. Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates. Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help. Catch you next time. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 74 – Caroline O’Donoghue** In Episode 74 – Alison talks to writer Caroline O’Donoghue about professions you don't see in porn, shock-humour, tarot cards, digital detox retreats, burning down houses, Jacqueline Wilson, boring food opinions, working in the ‘mid-tier, free bagel’ advertising world, spamming the internet, advertising campaigns for Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow, the allure of creepy people, leaking comedy sets, using your platform and competition in the industry. Follow Caroline on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Czaroline) for information on upcoming writing projects. Promising Young Women is available now. Caroline’s podcast, Sentimental Garbage is on all major podcast hosts. Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates. Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. Cover photo by Akira Suemori. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help. Catch you next time. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 73 – Victoria Mary Clarke In Episode 73 – Alison talks to writer, broadcaster and ‘rock-wife’, Victoria Mary Clarke, about Yves Saint Laurent’s hash and grass, why we should all be treated like Wagyu beef, competing with Michael Healy Ray, Shane McGowan's teeth, death threats from Courtney Love, going on tour with Nirvana, interrogating angels, media coaching Liam Neeson and not holding back. Follow Victoria on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Victoriamary) for information on upcoming writing and media projects. Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates. Thanks to Headstuff.Org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help. Catch you next time. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 72 – Michael Fry In Episode 72 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison talks to writer and comedian Michael Fry, a.k.a. [@BigDirtyFry](https://twitter.com/BigDirtyFry), about the sustaining power of a blue energy drink, working at Joe.ie with a dog who has more seniority than him, clandestine Beboing, creativity, shyness and confidence, standup, dragging your entire class into a self-penned panto, Praia da Luz, a Juvenalia director's commentary, a Mulan singalong and getting felt up in Coppers. Check out Michael’s new web series, Big Dirty Frydays, [here](https://twitter.com/JOEdotie/status/1104010059552620545). Follow him on Twitter for more. Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AlisonSpittle) for the latest tour dates. Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help. Catch you next time. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 71 – Evelyn Mok** In Episode 71 – recorded at Pritchard & Ure in London (the café that provides scones and emergency batteries) – Alison talks to comedian Evelyn Mok about Swedish stereotypes, whether Ikea has a heart, Holly Willoughby's B&B, why facts don't care about your feelings, a multi-cultural upbringing, stage fright, MCing a fire alarm, leaning into pettiness, making your own foie gras and Alison somehow ends up explaining the concept of Magdalene Laundries again. Evelyn Mok is a Swedish comedian based in London. Follow her on Twitter for upcoming gigs. Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates. Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help. Catch you next time. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices