Behind the Curtain at ROFL Comedy Club

At a time when you'll find most comedians at home telling jokes to their cats we bring you another episode of the Behind the Curtain podcast. Hosts, Cokey and Franki talk to comics, Roger Monkhouse, Harriet Dyer and Geoff Boyz Roger reveals his thoughts on military history and that time he could be found crying in a lay-by (we've all been there right?). Harriet dyer explains how reading before bed changed her life and Geoff Boyz discloses why he got rid of all his books.  Connect with Roger  Send him a letter or telegram, he isn’t on social media.  Connect with Harriet (she likes dinosaurs) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/harrietdyercomedy/) Facebook (https://facebook.com/harrietdyercomedy) Twitter (https://twitter.com/dyerlinquent) Connect with Geoff Twitter (https://twitter.com/geoffboyz) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/) Los Angeles and Staffordshire  UK +44 (0) 7872 055954

In these uncertain times we all need a laugh, so with the club being forced to shut, this is the first in a series of episodes from the back catalogue of recordings. We also hope to bring you some new episodes where we can bring you fresh material from behind closed doors rather than behind the curtain. In this episode, co-hosts Cokey and Franki talk to Jack Gleadow, Bobby Murdock and Mike Sheer. On this geographically themed show, Jack Gleadow touches on Hull being the unlikely cultural hub of the UK, Mike Sheer compares Toronto, Glasgow and Sydney while Bob tells us all about the inbreeding in Warrington.   Connect with Jack Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JackGleadowComedy/) Twitter  (https://twitter.com/JackGleadow) Connect with Bob Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/BobbyMurdo/posts/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/bobbymurdock) Connect with Mike Twitter (http://twitter.com/mikesheer) Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/mikesheercomic/) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

This episode of Behind the Curtain at ROFL Comedy Club features resident MC Cokey Falkow and comedian Freddy Quinne. They discuss the fast turnaround of relevant material and content as well as Freddy saying older acts who have not written new bits for years should be ashamed of themselves. Do you agree? Heres the link to the video shot on the night (Heres the link to the video shot on the night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gIha_dIGCI) Freddy Quinne is a British comedian based in Preston, Lancashire. Arts culture magazine The Skinny has described him as "uncompromising... a natural comic with near perfect timing". He regularly performs all over the UK, including at some of the biggest comedy clubs and festivals in the country. Connect with Freddy Twitter  @FreddyQuinne (https://twitter.com/FreddyQuinne) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FreddyQuinneComedy/) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

In the latest episode of Behind the Curtain at ROFL Comedy Club hosts Cokey and Franki Falkow chat to Jeff Innocent and Wouter Meijs. The one and only Jeff Innocent is visiting the wonderland that is Stoke for the first time and tells us an amazing story of his first comedy gig at the age of 41. Wouter Meijs, a keen cyclist, fills us in on his passion for cycling and how soon you'll be able to see him in lycra on stage. About Jeff: Jeff Innocent is a popular and experienced stand up comedian, actor, writer and cultural commentator. As a stand up comedian he has reached near legendary status among his peers and audience alike by staying at the top of his game for over 15 years. He was voted Best Live Club Comedian 2016 AT the UK Comedy Awards and was Runner Up for 2013, 2014 and 2015, won Best In Fest at the Norwich Comedy Festival 2014 and was nominated in the 2015 Chortle Awards Best Live Club Act category. His unique appeal lies in the contrast between his East End ‘Geezer’ appearance and demeanour, and his educated, philosophical delivery and subject matter. Inspiring the guardian to describe him as a comedian with, ‘The body of a nightclub bouncer and the brains of a university boffin’. Connect with  (http://www.ninagilligan.co.uk/) About Wouter Dutch comedian Wouter Meijs arrived in the UK in 2005 after a successful career in the Netherlands and has been very well-received – a huge achievement considering he is performing in his second language! – he now performs across the UK but and also been seen performing with his Dutch colleagues at the Edinburgh Festival 2007&2008 with the Amsterdam Underground Comedy Collective. In Holland he was a regular at Toomler, Boom Chicago and Comedycafé and openingact for weekly jazzshow ‘Hans Teeuwen Zingt’ in nightclub Panama, Amsterdam. He was the Runner-up for Lastminute comedian of the year 2011 and Worldseries Manchester 2011 but the winner for Dirty Dozen Yeovil 2012. Connect with  (https://twitter.com/wouter_meijs?lang=en) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

In this episode of Behind the Curtain at ROFL Comedy Club host Cokey Falkow speaks to comics and friends, Nina Gilligan and Peter McCole. They chat backstage about how they spent a month in Edinburgh together, festival breakdowns and the most balls out thing a comedian ever said.  About Nina: Award-winning comedian Nina Gilligan exploded on to the comedy scene in 2011 and is now a regular on the UK circuit, performing at clubs and venues all over the UK. She won an award for Hot Water Comedian of the Year in 2013 and was a finalist in English Comedian of the Year 2016. A bolshier Mrs Merton, she's not one to suffer fools lightly  Connect with  (http://www.ninagilligan.co.uk/) About Peter  Peter is a natural stand up whose hugely popular anecdotal observational comedy and quick wit delights comedy audiences in comedy clubs up and down the UK circuit. "Worth the Admission Alone" METRO Connect with  (https://www.petermccole.com/) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

On this episode, resident MC, Cokey Falkow, goes behind the curtain at ROFL Comedy Club with comics, Aaron Twitchen and Joey Page. They chat mustaches, stag dos, rioting chickens, breast milk lattes and why you shouldn't eat eggs that cost less than 6p. Connect with Aaron  Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/aarontwitchencomedy/)   Twitter (https://twitter.com/AaronTwitchen) Connect with Joey  Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/joeypagecomedian/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/thejoeypage) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

On the latest episode of behind the Curtain at ROFL comedy club hosts Franki and Cokey Falkow chat to Gerry K about whether teachers or tradies are the better audience members and how knob gags go down in London.  James Alderson, usually one to bring back the 80s, talks traffic and christmas shopping and King Size Twix's. Plus nearly every comedian's favourite topic, eating at service stations.  Connect with Gerry Website (https://www.gerryk.net/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GerryKComedian/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gerrykyei/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/gerrykcomic) Connect with James Website (http://www.jamesalderson.net/)   Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/comedyjames/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/comedyjames) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

We recently had a brilliant weekend of fun shows with the one and only, Scott Capurro. Comic, actor, author... the list goes on, Scott is a powerhouse on the comedy scene and on this episode goes behind the curtain at ROFL with resident MC, Cokey Falkow. Cokey chats to Scott about the differences between the US and the UK comedy scene and how he found out his Uncle was not only famous and talented but also gay.   Connect with Scott  ebsite (https://scottcapurro.com/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Scott-Capurro-Page-1670955313221051/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/scottcapurro) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

In this episode we chat to Drew Taylor about living in Wales, dodging dragons and sheep, and why and how he got started in comedy later in life. We follow up with a group chat with Eddy Brimson and Neil McFarlane. Find out what happened when a fire alarm went off during the show and how you can get heckled by a chair. Listen out for a whistling chair! Connect with Drew Twitter (https://twitter.com/drewtaylorlite) Instagram (https://instagram.com/drewtaylorlite) Connect with Eddy Website (http://www.eddybrimson.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/eddybrimson) Connect with Neil Twitter (https://twitter.com/ReasonableNeil) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/) Drew Taylor https://twitter.com/drewtaylorlite (https://twitter.com/drewtaylorlite) instagram https://instagram.com/drewtaylorlite

Have you ever heard about the French marathon where you drink wine to hydrate and eat cheese? In this episode we chat to Paul Tonkinson and Colin Manford about it as well as driving long distances to get to gigs. Paul Tonkinson A sensational live performer, Yorkshire man, marathon runner and former (double award-winning) Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of the finest stand-ups the UK has to offer. With a unique and distinctive style, Tonkinson is noted for his effervescent physicality and skillful impressions, which bring alive exuberant, tender comic reflections on love, family and the day-to-day idiosyncrasies of 21st century living. Connect with Paul Website (https://comedystoremanagement.com/agency/paul-tonkinson) Twitter (https://twitter.com/PaulTonkinson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Tour dates (https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/paul-tonkinson) Colin Manford Colin Manford is a North West based comedian. An accomplished writer, actor and presenter who just loves to tell stories from his own unique perspective. No-holds barred comedy at its finest. Connect with Colin Website (https://manfordscomedyclub.com/comedians/colin-manford/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/colin_manford?lang=en) Facebook (https://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/category/Comedian/Colin-Manford-575318469194209/) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

Recorded during the first week of the decade we had a brilliant weekend of fun shows. Packed houses ready to welcome 2020 with a baang! In this episode Cokey speaks to headliner Sully O'Sullivan fresh back from New Zealand visiting his friends...the sheep. Plus Fran Jenking and his special guest Johnny the Driver. Back again, Tom Taylor also chimes in the background busy doing a sound check. Connect with  (http://www.sullyosullivan.com/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SullyOSullivanComedian)   Twitter (https://twitter.com/sully_osullivan) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sullivanosullivan/) Connect with Fran Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Francis-Jenking-Comedian-157180801012385/)   Twitter (http://witter.com/francisjenking) Connect with  (http://tomedy.co.uk/) Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/tomtaylorcomedian/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tomtails) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tomtaylorcomedian) We don’t have Johnny the Drivers details Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  www.roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

ROFL Comedy Club recently held the first World's One Liner Championships in December 2019. It was a Winner takes all! 12 comics, maximum of 10 mins minimum of 5, as many one liners as they could throw out. Voted for by the audience it was a sell out show. Make sure to head over to the ROFL Facebook Page to check out the winner's belt! Shiny. In a break from our behind-the-curtain content we wanted to bring you live footage from a few of the night's contestants plus a short interview with 2019 Winner... STEVE COOKSON (https://about.me/stephencookson) !  Also in the running were  Sean McBurney Julian Lee (https://www.julianleecomedy.com/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JulianLeeComedy)   Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/julian_lee_comedy/)   Twitter  (https://twitter.com/JulianLeeComedy) Adele Cliff Twitter  (https://twitter.com/adelecliff) Matthew McCann Mike Carter Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MikeCarterComedy/) Twitter  (https://twitter.com/thatmikecarter) David Bawden (https://davebawdencomedy.com/) Peter White Ben Turner Twitter (http://twitter.com/benturnercomedy)   facebook (https://www.facebook.com/benturnercomedian) Lindsey Davies Twitter (https://twitter.com/comicmum) Paul Savage (http://www.paulsavagecomedy.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/comedysavage) Alf Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/alfcomedy/) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

In a special Christmas edition of the ROFL podcast Cokey and Franki Falkow go behind the curtain with Bobby Murdock, Dom Woodward, James Alderson and Gerry Kyei. The festive period can often be one of the craziest times for comics. Hear tales of Christmas shows past, Christmas gigs present at ROFL this year, and what is yet to come with a few New Year's resolutions. Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

In this episode of Behind The Curtain, Franki and Cokey chat with comedians, Sam Gore, Chris Purchase and Milo McCabe. The conversation flows from Milo's boxing training to boardgames to random encounters at the Edinburgh Festival. Sam Gore Sam Gore is a British stand-up comedian who started gigging in 2007. By 2009 he had cemented his position as one of the best new comedians of his generation with five New Act of the Year awards, including the national Laughing Horse competition. Over the following years he has proven himself as a comic and MC who can keep the laughs rolling anywhere from weekend clubs to music festivals, biker rallies and theatres. With his rapid-fire delivery and unique use of language and imagery, nobody writes a simile quite like Gore. His skills as a writer have landed him work with some of the UK’s top television acts, seeing him write for performances on Mock the Week and Comedy Central’s Roast Battles. Connect with Sam Website (https://iseeyoustories.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/samgorecomedian) I See You (https://iseeyoustories.com/about-sam/) Facebook (http://facebook.com/ISeeYouStories) Chris Purchase Fresh from being at the top of GQ’s Best 100 Jokes in the World 2018, being a finalist for What’s On magazine’s Best Comedian 2016, 2017 and 2018, finalist for the Laugh Factory’s international joke of the year 2017 and recently hand-picked to support Reginald D. Hunter on tour Comedy World Record holder Chris is currently taking the comedy scene by storm with his mix of light hearted anecdotes and cultural satire. After going viral multiple times last year Chris’ popularity has rocketed and you can now see him performing in all of the major UK comedy clubs. Chris is also massively popular with corporate clients including hosting Google’s European conferences. Connect with Chris Website (https://dailypurch.wordpress.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/thatcpg/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thatcpg/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/watch/ThatCPG/) Milo McCabe Milo McCabe is a character comedian with over ten years experience on the circuit. He has twice been nominated for the Amused Moose Best Edinburgh show award and was listed as GQ's Top Ten comedy shows of the festival. TV credits include ITV'S Benidorm, BBC3's Live at the Electric and various hidden camera and talking heads projects on Channel 4 and 5. As himself, he is shortly to appear in US documentary 'Everyone has an Andy Dick story'. As Troy Hawke he is currently touring comedy clubs and festivals in preparation for his 2019 show Troy Hawke is an erudite homeschooled 1930's throwback...the Errol Flynn of the high street. Educated, sophisticated, but utterly clueless. He tackles modern issues head on in his uniquely untimely manner. Connect with Milo Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/troyhawkecomedy/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/@milocomedy) You Tube (https://www.youtube.com/user/Billix1)    Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

The show is recorded live, backstage at ROFL (Rolling On the Floor Laughing), the ONLY dedicated Comedy Club in Staffordshire and Cheshire, UK. In this episode, Cokey Falkow talks to Milo McCabe, character comedian extraordinaire and the man behind Troy Hawke. On night one of Milo's weekend run he chats about Portuguese reality TV, his fitness regime and how to get an agent after just one gig. Watch out for part 2 with Milo! Milo McCabe Milo McCabe is a character comedian with over ten years experience on the circuit. He has twice been nominated for the Amused Moose Best Edinburgh show award and was listed as GQ's Top Ten comedy shows of the festival. TV credits include ITV'S Benidorm, BBC3's Live at the Electric and various hidden camera and talking heads projects on Channel 4 and 5. As himself, he is shortly to appear in US documentary 'Everyone has an Andy Dick story'. As Troy Hawke he is currently touring comedy clubs and festivals in preparation for his 2019 show Troy Hawke is an erudite homeschooled 1930's throwback...the Errol Flynn of the high street. Educated, sophisticated, but utterly clueless. He tackles modern issues head on in his uniquely untimely manner. Connect with Milo Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/troyhawkecomedy/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/@milocomedy) You Tube (https://www.youtube.com/user/Billix1)    Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

Cokey and Franki Falkow interview BGT star Daliso Chaponda as he goes Behind the Curtain at ROFL Comedy Club, Listen in for an insight into Daliso's writing method, the reasons he loves to tour and why he gave up comedy before taking to the stage on Britain's Got Talent. Daliso Chaponda Daliso began his comedy career in Canada with the acclaimed one man show ‘Feed This Black Man’. Following this, he began honing his craft in comedy clubs across the country. He regularly appears in comedy clubs and theatres across the around the world. He has been part of the Melbourne, Edinburgh, Singapore, Cape Town, and Montreal Festivals. In addition to stand up comedy, Daliso is also a prolific fiction writer. He has published science fiction, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction in numerous magazines and anthologies. Recently, a play he co-wrote aired on BBC Radio 4. Connect with Daliso Daliso's website (http://http:/dalisochaponda.com/) Daliso's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dalisocomedy/) Daliso's Twitter (https://twitter.com/dalisochaponda) Daliso's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dalisochaponda/) Citizen of Nowhere - BBC Radio 4 Show (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b2nxyn) Book tickets to see Daliso on Tour (https://dalisochaponda.seetickets.com/tour/daliso-chaponda) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

On this episode of Behind the Curtain at ROFL Comedy Club, Cokey and Franki Falkow have a group chat with comics, Tom Taylor, Jon Pearson and Ashley Frieze. Find out why you should book Tom for your latest church fete, what happened when Jon was confronted by a fan on stage and where Ashley gets his dad jokes off his chest. A little more info on the comics: Tom Taylor Multi-award winning comedian Tom Taylor has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. In 2013 Tom reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition, the following year he was a finalist in the Hobgoblin Comedy Award and in 2015 he took home the award for Comedian of the Year at the inaugural Great Yorkshire Fringe. Most recently he picked up the Audience Favourite Award at the Musical Comedy Awards 2017 and reached the final of English Comedian of the Year 2018. Connect with Tom: Tom's website (http://tomedy.co.uk/) Tom's Twitter (https://twitter.com/tomtails) Tom's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tomtaylorcomedian/) Tom's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tomtaylorcomedian/) Jon Pearson Jon began standup comedy in 2010, with his first performance at Birmingham's Highlight Comedy Club. Two successful Edinburgh shows later, and 5 years working the UK comedy circuit, Jon is now regularly found at the biggest and best comedy clubs across the UK including The Glee Club, The Comedy Store and Jongleurs, both as an act and a compere. His 2015 Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival show, Jon Pearson: Tall Order, sold out at Melton Theatre within 2 weeks of the tickets going on sale. Connect with Jon Jon's website (http://jonpearson.co.uk/) Jon's Twitter (https://twitter.com/jonnyp_comic) Jon's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JonPearsonComedy) Jon's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jonnyp_comic/) Ashley Frieze Ashley has been entertaining audiences up and down the UK for nearly 17 years, and many many 1000's of motorway miles. He's played theatres and comedy clubs, many many pub function rooms, festival stages, and even a moving bus! A musical theatre performer, Ashley recently appeared as Franz Liebkind in The Producers at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. Connect with Ashley Ashley's website (http://ashleyfrieze.co.uk/) Ashley's Twitter (https://twitter.com/AshleyJokes) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

The show is recorded live, backstage at ROFL (Rolling On the Floor Laughing), the ONLY dedicated Comedy Club in Staffordshire and Cheshire, UK. In this episode hosts Cokey and Franki Falkow talk to Tom Little about how dolphins and wolves are related and lucky underpants.  Tom Little is an award-winning comedian. He once won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, an award previously won by acts including Johnny Vegas, Rhod Gilbert and Jason Manford, and never stopped going on about it. His last Edinburgh show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award 2018 and he was also a BBC Radio New Comedy Award finalist. He never shuts up about that either. To connect with Tom visit: Tom's Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/thisistomlittle) Tom's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thisistomlittle/) Tom's Twitter (https://twitter.com/ThisIsTomLittle) Cokey and Franki also chat to comic legend and Filmmaker Dave Fulton about Aunt Jemima and Jack Daniels as well as racism, motorcycles and literature.   Dave started making a living doing stand-up comedy stateside back when there was only clubs and Letterman. He certainly never envisioned it would lead to living in London England and to have done shows in 25 different countries. When nothing else is going on he’s building motorcycles, climbing frozen waterfalls and looking after his adopted son. To connect with Dave go to: Dave's Twitter (https://twitter.com/fulton_dave) Dave's website (http://davidfulton.com/) Rob Coleman recently returned from an epic voyage and he touches on his rowing trip across the ocean as well as near death experiences, comedy and dealing with people in close quarters.  Away from comedy Rob is a writer, cyclist, ocean rower and fitness fanatic. He's also done a little acting. To connect with Rob check out: Rob's Website (http://www.robcolemancomedy.co.uk/) Rob's Twitter (https://twitter.com/RobColeman100) Heads Together and Row Facebook Group (https://m.facebook.com/HeadsTogetherandRow/) Hosted by resident MC Cokey Falkow and his wife, writer Franki Falkow, ROFL’s Podcast is one where the comedians enjoy an off-the-cuff backstage chat where no subject is off limits.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss out on new episodes. Also check out the ROFL YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHnJwtaQWRAGh9WseXsEF3Q) for weekly clips from all the comedians. ROFL brings you the best live comedy every Friday & Saturday night to Lymelight Boulevard at ROFL Comedy Club. For more information and to book tickets go to:  roflcomedy.com (http://www.roflcomedy.com/)

Behind a black curtain, in the glorious town of Newcastle Under Lyme, exists arguably the poshest, most luxurious red "green" room of any comedy club in the UK... possibly the world. A brand new venue for an established club, this is worlds apart from the previous ROFL green room, a cupboard sized box, with a Del Boy paint job, dodgy heating and a permanently leaking tap. We've upgraded for our 5th anniversary and it was worth it! To celebrate this, the first episode of Behind the Curtain, co-hosts Cokey and Franki Falkow introduce you to the ROFL Comedy Club Podcast. Learn more about the club itself and what it's like behind the scenes as they try to avoid talking about the club's owner, Lee Jones Jnr. who has specifically asked not to be mentioned. Sorry Lee. We'll be bringing you interviews from the best and brightest comedians working the British and International circuits, but on this episode Cokey and Franki explain what you can expect to hear on the show. Tune in to episode 2 which is available right now to truly go behind the curtain. Make sure to check out the ROFL YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHnJwtaQWRAGh9WseXsEF3Q) to watch the comedians in action. For more information and to book tickets to an upcoming show, go to: roflcomedy.com (http://roflcomedy.com/)