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Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before…

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  • May 24, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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No Guest No Problem Volume Eight

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 33:03


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris takes submissions to his comedy bunker, aka his childhood bedroom; during the Coronavirus lockdown. Hear confessions from friends and family in this episode of Job's A Good 'Un! Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

No Guest, No Problem, Volume Seven

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 33:32


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris takes submissions to his comedy bunker, aka his childhood bedroom; during the Coronavirus lockdown. Hear confessions from his wifey who wrongly accepts an award at the company gala and his mate who accidentally found himself a bit part in a Wolf On Wall Street parody earning £130k! All in this episode of Job's A Good 'Un! Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

No Guest, No Problem, Volume Six

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 27:53


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris takes submissions to his comedy bunker, aka his childhood bedroom; during the Coronavirus lockdown. Hear confessions from the guy who takes a dump at the roadside to the fat-spanner gardener who, if he was a dog, would have been put down! All in this episode of Job's A Good 'Un! Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

No Guest, No Problem, Volume Five

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 39:36


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris takes submissions to his comedy bunker, aka his childhood bedroom; during the Coronavirus lockdown. But the comedy isn't any worse for it, listen to some fan submissions from facebook, in this episode of Job's A Good 'Un Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

No Guest, No Problem, Volume Four

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 39:53


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris takes submissions to his comedy bunker, aka his childhood bedroom; during the Coronavirus lockdown. But the comedy isn't any worse for it, listen to some fan submissions from facebook, in this episode of Job's A Good 'Un Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

No Guest, No Problem, Volume Three

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 37:34


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris takes submissions to his comedy bunker, aka his childhood bedroom; during the Coronavirus lockdown. But the comedy isn't any worse for it, listen to some fan submissions from facebook, in this episode of Job's A Good 'Un Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

No Guest, No Problem, Volume Two

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 41:35


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris takes submissions to his comedy bunker, aka his childhood bedroom; during the Coronavirus lockdown. But the comedy isn't any worse for it, listen to some fan submissions from facebook, in this episode of Job's A Good 'Un Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

No Guest, No Problem, Volume One

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 41:04


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris takes submissions to his comedy bunker, aka his childhood bedroom; during the Coronavirus lockdown. But the comedy isn't any worse for it, listen to some fan submissions from facebook, in this episode of Job's A Good 'Un Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Micky P Kerr: From catering to teacher to comedy musical preacher

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 73:16


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris chats to funny man Micky P Kerr, who talks about his journey through less glamorous employment to becoming a successful musical comedian and teacher. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Fern Brady: From racey-dancing with the ladies to comedy on the daily

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 69:52


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris chats to the lovely Fern Brady, about her summer job mixing medicine, the shortest ever time in a job, just 8 hours! And her time dancing in strip clubs to fund university. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Zoe Lyons: From Fighter Pilot/Forest Ranger to lightning-fast wit comedy-danger

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 54:43


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris chats to the lovely and fantastic (in equal measure) Zoe Lyons about aspiring to be a rockstar while packing fudge, adoring the life of Top Gun and secretly lusting after a life as a Forest Ranger until she found comedy. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Rich Wilson: From reception at the gay spa to life as a comedy star.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 55:40


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris chats to fellow Comedian Rich Wilson, about losing fingers at the butchers shop, pretending to be gay to keep his spa job and how the highs and lows drove him to a career in comedy. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Rosie Jones: From unpaid writer to a TV and comedy career that couldn't be brighter!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 59:25


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris meets comedian and television favourite Rosie Jones. Chris discovers the unlikely career that led Rosie from aspirations in owning a doughnut shop, to becoming one of the most recognised comedians on the telly. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Matt Forde: From paper rounds to political battlegrounds.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 73:13


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris meets comedian, impressionist, comedy writer, and radio presenter Matt Forde. he talks about how his career progression nd his rise through the bowls of politics led him into whipped-cream fist-fights with Hell's Angels, squaring up to Boxers in carparks and dealing with near-naked men in speedos. Matt's unique career journey gives him a fascinating and hilarious outlook on life. This is a conversation that you wish never ended! Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Stephen Bailey: From nattering by the deli, to a career on the telly.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 46:57


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris meets Channel Five presenter of Celebs On The Farm and comedian Stephen Bailey to find out how chatting up grannies in Sainsbury's led to a career in comedy. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Suzi Ruffell: From selling doughnuts outdoors to comedy tours.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 54:40


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris meets comedy icon Suzi Ruffell to find out what went on in the doughnut van and how slinging grease rings at Pompey supporters led to her fame and fortune as a comedian. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Jayde Adams: From Traffic Announcer to Gurt-Hard Bouncer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 50:22


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris meets Bristolian Comedian and Amazon Prime sensation Jayde Adams. We all know her for Crazy Delicious and Serious Black Jumper, but as we find out in this exclusive interview, there's a wealth of employment gaffe's and faux-pas behind her. From throwing middle-class coke-heads into bushes to announcing traffic on the radio, Jayde's career has taken many turns before her success. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Charlie Baker: Christmas Pudding Maker to Sports Betting Caretaker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 48:56


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris talks to the voice of Radio X and fellow comedian Charlie Baker. We hear the employment route that leads to radio voice overs and a successful comedy career. From flogging pine trees to bouncers with lead-lined gloves, Charlie's had a colourful employment history. And he thinks its the key to his success. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Seann Walsh: Faked Funerals and Yurt Orgies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 48:41


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, Chris grills Seann Walsh to find out why he has a fear of folding suits and his subsequent employment at Hugo Boss. From falling asleep in a pile of coats through to the trauma of gloved yurt fingering, Seann gets fired again and again. And we get to hear his Alan Partridge impression. Judge for yourself. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Paul McCaffrey: Telesales fails & Captain Clueless's tales.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 48:34


Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This week, join Chris and his comedian buddy Paul McCaffrey to hear all the times he got himself sacked. From swearing at clients in telesales to mowing down unsuspecting visitors in Thorpe park in a speedboat, Paul has done it all! Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @ChrisWash_

Trailer: Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 2:22


Comedians weren’t born with a mic in their hand…. Actors didn’t shoot out of the womb and straight onto a film set….. And podcast descriptions didn’t always start with tenuous examples trying in vain to set up what the show’s about. Job’s a Good’un is the podcast where comedian Chris Washington delves into the employment history of comedians, actors, musicians…..and his best mate Martin, who’s had over 100 jobs and is the only human alive to have been sacked from the same Asda 3 times! They’ll have a natter about life before they were in the public eye, when they were working for ‘the man’ and when the dream looked very different. This show will celebrate the job you hated but stuck around for the perks, the awkward customers, the bullshitting colleagues, the unhinged bosses, the overly staged sick days and the fateful moment you gave up a job you hated to do the thing you love. Listen and subscribe to Job's A Good 'Un now, on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

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