In this podcast I ask the big questions, What is comedy? Who is it, and why is it?
To help me I’ve enlisted the help of comedians, performers, promoters, and fans like myself, to discuss what comedy means to them, and to sum all their experience up in a nutshell.
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Episodes
Sep 15, 2025
Sep 15, 2025
55 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Zara Gladman who talked about a defence mechanism, a vocal steamer, TikTok and being a control freak.
Instagram @zanyzaz
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Sep 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
56 min
In this episode I spoke with comedy writer Annabel Edmonds who talked about hating pandas, predatory men and a good funny noise.
Instagram @annabel_edmonds_comedy
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Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
54 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Liam Withnail who talked about total control, a toxic environment and goblin mode.
Instagram @liamwithnail
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Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
51 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Kayleigh Jones who talked about needing permission, life changing things, pushing the ridiculousness and a skill bucket.
Instagram @kayleigh_m_jones
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Aug 8, 2025
Aug 8, 2025
56 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Marjolein Robertson who talked about the year of the funk, the Brothers Grimm, DMT and shadow work.
Instagram @marjoleinrobertson
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Aug 1, 2025
Aug 1, 2025
52 min
In this episode I spoke with actor and comedian Charlie Mulliner who talked about facing a little drum, forgetting how to make conversation and being in it for the long game.
Instagram @cmulliner
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Jul 25, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
42 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Alfie Packham who talked about doing a little dance, a good fun friend and two different games.
Instagram @alfiepackham
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Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
49 min
In this episode I spoke with comedian Holly Spillar who talked about performing for bears, Grimes' rooftop instruments and determination.
Instagram @hollyspillar
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