The Alison Spittle Show

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. 

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. 

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 86 – Maïa Dunphy In Episode 86 – recorded at HeadStuff's swanky new studios as part of the Dublin Podcast Festival– Alison talks to writer and broadcaster Maïa Dunphy about tactical wees, Dealz vibrators, scrapbooking Princess Diana, What Planet Are You On?, Johnny Marr and inconveniencing fascists, being Mr Tayto's biographer, Merlot and Me, the benefits of being a dry shite, why never being proud of your work is very Irish. 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 Maïa on Twitter for upcoming projects and sure why not take a look at that Mr Tayto biography, support your local bookshop. 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. 

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 85 – Julie Jay In Episode 85 – recorded at The Podcast Studios as part of the Dublin Podcast Festival – Alison chats to comedian Julie Jay about being a late bloomer to comedy, nervous breakdowns, comedic insecurity, stalking Des Bishop, her comedy wife Emma Doran, a love of true crime, ruining Saved By The Bell, coping with being a Dancing With The Stars widow, podcasting and chasing the next big thing. 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 Julie on Twitter for the latest on 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 (now Sir Bobby Jukebox).

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 84 – Stephen Colfer In Episode 84 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison chats to actor, writer and producer Stephen Colfer about the phenomenon that is Dreamgun, the Dublin Fringe festival, Chaos Theory, teenage mobster scripts, Liverpudlian operas and selling merch at Cat Laughs.  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 Stephen on Twitter for the latest on upcoming gigs and projects. Come see The Alison Spittle Show at The Dublin Podcast Festival on Saturday November 16th. 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 (now Sir Bobby Jukebox).

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 83 – Lilly Higgins In Episode 83 – recorded at The Cork Podcast Festival – Alison chats to food writer, photographer and Fancy Vittler herself, Lilly Higgins. They chat about mad food trends, cooking on live TV, Daithí O Sé's taste tests, deep-fried Mars Bars, the limited powers of Charlie Red body spray, postcode-restricted swag, freelance and family, sprout shortages and why the Higgins sisters are kind of like Cobh's version of the Spice Girls. 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 Lilly on Instagram for stupidly beautiful pictures of food and recipes you can actually make without summoning a spirit. Come see The Alison Spittle Show at The Dublin Podcast Festival and thank you so much to the team at The Cork Podcast Festival for having us. So many festivals. 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. 

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 82 – Hannah Mamalis In Episode 82 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison chats to comedian Hannah Mamalis about the patriarchy, Reviewables and Phoning It In, grinding on fairy forts in Connemara, Flossy Tops McGonagle, a string of pets doomed for tragedy, going to school at a tourist attraction, teenage politics, Republic of Telly, barbecuing in Stillorgan and haunted clits. 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. Follow Hannah Mamalis on Twitter for upcoming gigs, including Dreamgun's London residency. Come see The Alison Spittle Show at The Cork Podcast Festival and The Dublin Podcast Festival. So many festivals. 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. 

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 81 – Enda Loughman and Mike Ahern (D.A.D.D.Y.) In Episode 81 – recorded at HeadStuff – Alison talks to Extra Ordinary writers and directors Enda Loughman and Mike Ahern (a.k.a. D.A.D.D.Y.) about murder, music videos, famine graves and first films, Betamax, historic potholes, casting agents for dogs, working with magpies, selling your soul, test screenings, ghost stories and tiny haunting. 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.  Extra Ordinary is in Irish cinemas now. Check out Enda and Mike's website teamdaddy.com for more information about additional screenings and upcoming 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. 

In Episode 80 – recorded at Electric Picnic 2019 – Alison talks to comedians Kevin McGahern and Tony Cantwell about getting to know each other intimately in Edinburgh, civil war, chipper fights, early internet memories and some very acrobatic attempts to sneak into nightclubs. 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, including the Dublin Fringe. Get tickets to Tony's Dublin Fringe show, Live Feed, here. Both he and Kevin will join Alison as part of the Pick of the Fringe showcase in London. Tickets to Tony here and Kevin here.  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. Cover photo by Dylan Haskins, who also curated the Ah Hear! Stage at Electric Picnic. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 79 – Bláithín de Burca In Episode 79 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ during the Vodafone Comedy Festival– Alison talks to comedian Bláithín de Burca about The Try Channel, “Reply Guys”, Youtube comments, the level of hotness that will get her into Coppers, feminism, getting cancelled and why comedians are the best people to get your news from. 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.  Get tickets to Bláithín's Dublin Fringe show ,Blá Blá Blá…With Special Guests, at this link. Follow her on Twitter for more upcoming gigs and check out her podcast, I Don't Know Her, with Aoife O'Connor. Thanks to HeadFtuff.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. Cover photo by Abe Neihum, designed by Eoghan Fearon. Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email revolantis@hotmail.com. Theme tune by No Monster Club. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

**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.

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.

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.

**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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 70 – Guy Branum** In Episode 70 – recorded at the Phoenix Artists' Club in London – Alison talks to comedian and writer Guy Branum about why nobody is expecting Canada on the world stage, Countdown, how shitty live shows turn into shitty TV shows, life after success and keeping your day job, writing unfunny introductions for Bruno Mars, The Mindy Project, Chelsea Lately, The American Dream, spicebags, the humanity of She-Ra, Fashion Police, witnessing Jason Statham searching for bargains in the nut aisle and The California Dried Plum Board. Guy Branum is a Los Angeles-based comedian and writer. Follow him on Twitter for upcoming gigs and check out his book, My Life As A Goddess. 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 on 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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 69 – Stephen Mullan** In Episode 69 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison talks to comedian and actor Stephen Mullan about being the son of a preacher man, drugs, psychiatric wards, Chris Tarrant's involvement in the mental health business, Druid theatre, why being good at making coffee will take you far, Christian summer camps and his mother's very unique form of discipline. Stephen Mullan is a London-based comedian and actor. Follow him on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/StephenJMullan) 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 on 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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 68 – Kemah Bob** In Episode 68 – recorded at Alison's glamorous London studio – Alison talks to comic and actress Kemah Bob about exploding showers, Earl Grey, a spiritual connection to Destiny's Child, napping in church, forgetting the Alamo, watching your Mom catch the Holy Spirit, going to college in Waco, the lack of diversity in Improv comedy, Upright Citizen's Brigade, beauty pageants, pansexuality, FOC it Up, The Guilty Feminist and worrying about Panic! At The Disco's career trajectory. Kemah Bob is a London-based comedian and actor from Houston, Texas. She is founder and host of the comedy night FOC (Females Of Colour) It Up. More info here. Follow Kemah 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 on 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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 67 – Nadine O'Regan** In Episode 67 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison talks to broadcaster and journalist Nadine O'Regan about going on tour with David Gray, media storms, George Hook and changing times, The Provisional Alison Spittle Show and The Continuity Alison Spittle Show, mice with heart conditions, The Guilty Feminist, doing the talky bit in a Le Galaxie track, Quentin Tarantino's foot fetish and being a contributor on the West Cork podcast. Nadine O'Regan is the Books & Arts Editor at The Sunday Business Post. Her podcast, My Roots Are Showing, is available on Soundcloud here. Get along to one of the live shows. 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 on 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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 66 – Sharon Horgan** In Episode 66 – recorded at Electric Picnic 2018– Alison talks to writer and actor Sharon Horgan about conspiracy theories, “Kendall Lamar”, shoplifting breakfast rolls, the Virgin Mary's colour palette, Together for Yes, getting under the fence at Glastonbury, underage vice, that time a DJ saved Alison's life, the mysterious shower shitter of Electric Picnic 2018, getting turned on by meat, shops in pubs, selling power showers, holding onto grudges and television shows. 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.  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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 65 – Amy Stephenson and Shane Langan** In Episode 65 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison talks to writers Amy Stephenson and Shane Langan about Diet of Worms, Becca's Bunch, superstitions, why global warming is sorted now, putting Say Anything references into children's shows, why you shouldn't eat your friends, The Walshes, sitcom war stories, Taste of Home, voice acting, gender politics in cartoons and what to do after the dream comes true. Emma Stephenson and Shane Langan are writers and and comedians. Their latest project, Becca's Bunch, is airing on Nick Jr.  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.  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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 64 – Emma Dabiri** In Episode 64 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison talks to author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri about why a whole nation is trying to disown her, an American childhood, wealthy Nigerian grandparents, school-hopping, the Trócaire box, how Irish people excuse racism, Colonialism and history books, Black 47, Don't Touch My Hair and the politics around black hair, The Cutting Edge, cultural appropriation and the Kardashians, Madam C.J. and the original influencers, 'threatening manifestations of blackness', septuagenarian tattoos and growing up in the rag trade. Emma is a Dublin-based author and broadcaster. Look out for her book, Don't Touch My Hair and follow her on Twitter for upcoming projects. 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/emmadabiri) for the latest.  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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 63 – Marise Gaughan** In Episode 63 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison talks to comedian Marise Gaughan about suicide, art and personal stories, breaking into a grave, living in Los Angeles and being a ‘tourist' at Alcoholics Anonymous, Game Theory and ISIS, Scientology, the politics of comedy and sleeping with celebrities. Marise is a Dublin-based comedian who is currently performing her show, Drowning, at the Dublin Fringe Festival. [Tickets and more information here](www.fringefest.com/festival/whats-on/drowning). Follow her on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/marisecomedy) 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](https://twitter.com/AlisonSpittle) for the latest.  Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/HeadStuff?ty=h) 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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 62 – Shane Torres** In Episode 62 – recorded live at The Vodafone Comedy Festival – Alison talks to comedian Shane Torres about the profitability of urn rentals, faith stabilisers, the Portland comedy scene, Denny's coffee, TR Dallas, the cultural touchstones that are Dawson's Creek and Liveline, what to do when the comedy chicken isn't done yet, doing sets on Conan, mental health and why just being at the party is not enough. Shane Torres is a Portland-based comedian. Follow him on Twitter to hear about 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. 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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 61 – Rhea Butcher** In Episode 61 – recorded live at The Vodafone Comedy Festival – Alison talks to comedian Rhea Butcher about jet lag, the state of America, drooling on strangers, why Denny's will fix homelessness, Take My Wife, diverse casting, working for free, Ohio, improv, not being gay enough, the Pope's visit, the terrors of space travel, nacho helmets and Osmosis Jones. Rhea is co-creator of the Seeso series Take My Wife and performs standup regularly in LA. Follow Rhea on Twitter to hear about 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, including her run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her show, Worrier Princess. Big thanks to our sponsor, Recruiters.ie.  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.

In Episode 60 – recorded live at The Vodafone Comedy Festival – Alison talks to comedian Eleanor Tiernan about how to make your sex tape more efficient, helping murderers, feeling like a social hostage, performing our lives for an audience, being nice to children, Irish Pictorial Weekly, Athlone's renowned clubbing scene and being the understanding friend in Brexit's breakup. Catch Eleanor at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival all this month with her show Success Without A Sextape. Tickets and more info here. If you can't make that, follow Eleanor on Twitter to hear about 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, including her run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her show, Worrier Princess. Big thanks to our sponsor, Recruiters.ie. 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.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 59 – Mattie Murphy and Michael O'Sullivan** In Episode 59 – the last ever podcast recorded at Alison's Smithfield mansion – Alison talks to two men she met in the supermarket who have a film-script-worthy story. Mattie and Michael worked together at Eircom for 30 years. Last year, they got married. But it's not all quite what it seems. In 2017, Mattie was diagnosed with joint-cell arthritis and suffered partial blindness. At the same time, Michael lost his apartment and didn't have a place to stay. Mattie asked Michael to move in with him to help care for him, 'killing two birds with one stone', as it were. He decided to leave Michael his house when he dies as a way of paying him back. It was all going fine until Mattie told Joe Duffy their plan to get married as a way of avoiding inheritance tax. 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, including her run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and shows at the upcoming Vodafone Comedy Festival. This episode is dedicated to Conor Quinn. Big thanks to Kopparberg for being such a wonderful sponsor.  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. Their album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 58 – Muireann O'Connell** In Episode 58 - recorded live at The Camden Backyard in association with Kopparberg – Alison meets TodayFM and TV3's Muireann O'Connell. They talk about horse trainers and ketamine, disappointing house parties, timesharing a mop, leather-appreciating fans, Samantha Mumba, rival fetish gangs, Airbnb orgies, a map of Dublin dogging, creative uses for dock leaves, Bacardi Breezers, emergency medical treatment in Supermacs, an ill-fated Eminem concert, Eamonn the Camel and a potential new rural-affair television show, Who's Riding Who? Follow Muireann on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/muireanno_c) to keep up with the latest. Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there's no money in it. See [alisonspittle.com](http://alisonspittle.com/) or her [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AlisonSpittle) for the latest, including her run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and shows at the upcoming Vodafone Comedy Festival. Big thanks to Kopparberg for being such a wonderful sponsor. Thanks to Headstuff.Org for hosting our podcast. They have a [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/HeadStuff) 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. Their [album](https://nomonsterclub.bandcamp.com/album/i-feel-magic), “I Feel Magic” is out now.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 57 – James Kavanagh** In Episode 57 - recorded live at The Camden Backyard – Alison meets presenter and social media star extraordinaire, James Kavanagh. They compare questionable tattoos and talk about being in a bath with Amy Huberman, the acting talents of Sisqó, ouija boards, Michael Collins, Princess Diana (the person and the cat), conspiracy theories, Westmeath boarding schools, if Fair City did Hogwarts, Clara Lara, Ireland's Got More Talent and why James is responsible for Conor McGregor's success. Follow James on Facebook, Twitter or really any social media (he dominates them all), for information about upcoming 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, including her run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Big thanks to Kopparberg for being such a wonderful sponsor.  Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast.  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. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 56 – MayKay** In Episode 56 - recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison and musician MayKay create the worst jingle known to mankind. They also talk about keeping your dignity when working in the entertainment industry, regretting jobs, being the protagonist in every story, Fight Like Apes, Le Galaxie, hot festival tips, The MayKay shandy, naturally occurring hot ciders, festival disasters and leopard-print disco pants. Catch MayKay live with Le Galaxie at many great field venues this summer. Follow her on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/maykapes) for information about 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. Big thanks to Kopparberg for being such a wonderful sponsor. We are delighted to announce that we will be celebrating Alison's birthday in style this June 14th at Camden Backyard. As part of the takeover, there will be a live episode of The Alison Spittle Show with special guests James Kavanagh and Bradley Brock. [Tickets here](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/kopparberg-presents-the-camden-backyard-x-the-alison-spittle-show-thursday-tickets-46531349519). Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them. Episode photo credit to the wonderful Molly Keane. 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. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 55 – Kevin McGahern** In Episode 55 - recorded at HeadStuff HQ - Comedian Kevin McGahern joins Alison for a ‘tapas' episode. They do some mouth warm ups and talk about Niall "The Whore-master" Horan, John Waters, Scór na nÓg, Post Mathóin and cultural appropriation, Eurovision tropes, Pete Wentz's penis, why today's teenagers are ‘gin-drinking fit fuckers' and why direct provision has nothing to do with your driver's license. Catch Kevin at Kilkenny Cat Laughs this weekend or follow him on Twitter for information about upcoming gigs, including one tonight a Whelan's. Tickets and info here. 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. Big thanks to Kopparberg for being such a wonderful sponsor. We are delighted to announce that we will be celebrating Alison's birthday in style this June 14th at Camden Backyard. As part of the takeover, there will be a live episode of The Alison Spittle Show with special guest James Kavanagh. Ticket info soon.  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. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

In Episode 54 - a referendum special recorded at Headstuff HQ - Alison and comedian and writer Tara Flynn answer your #repeal8qs. They talk about true stories and tricks, the difference between sincere questions and derailment, the morning after pill, sheer dumb luck, personhood, "abortion as contraception", what is likely to happen if the 8th is repealed, the place of young men in the debate, medical treatment and consent, why Christian Grey has a lot to answer for, regret and guilt, abortion "up to birth", invisible women, media coverage of the debate and a different version of Back to the Future. Follow Tara on Twitter for information about upcoming projects for links to more information about the referendum. 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. 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. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 53 – Adam Hills** In Episode 53, recorded at the 3Arena in Dublin ahead of Comic Relief - Alison talks to Australian comedian and host of The Last Leg, Adam Hills about living in Ireland and becoming more Irish than the Irish (comics) themselves, living with Dara O'Briain and Deirdre O'Kane during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the legendary Late ‘n' Live gigs, fake blood capsules, what happens when jokes misfire, how to perform ‘offensive' material and stealing The Swedish Chef's spoon. Follow Adam on Twitter for information about upcoming projects and to be notified when he inevitably joins The Muppets full-time. 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 and for more information about 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. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

In Episode 52, recorded live at the Workman's Club, Dublin - Alison talks to former professional football player, pundit and psychotherapist Richie Sadlier about how generous Millwall supporters are with their feedback, why crying to his mother was one of the best decisions he ever made, relying heavily on Urban Dictionary during his sexual health classes for teenage boys and adjusting to life after football.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 51 – Ryan Cullen In Episode 51 – Alison talks to comedian Ryan Cullen about getting his dark sense of humour from his Dad, joking about tragedy, playing IRA, border checks and The Good Friday Agreement, writing for Republic of Telly and Callan's Kicks, comedy Roast Battles, the Facts Youtube channel, doing drag and getting in trouble. Ryan Cullen is a stand-up comedian from Lifford in Donegal. He runs Dublin's Comedy Cellar with Davey Reilly. He also comperes regular Roast Battles at Whelan's. Follow him on Twitter for information about upcoming gigs and to witness him terrorising the fans of Taylor Swift. 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 and for more information about 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. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

In Episode 50 – Alison talks to animator, Mark Baldwin about the dangers of watching good TV, Swords' identity crisis, Rage Against The Machine, Dusty Rhodes, Art Attack, the ethics of Vice City, going from a shut-in to the Puff Daddy of Lusk, working as an extra and watching Jonathan Rhys Myers masturbate. Mark is co-creator of the animated series, Ends Meet. It's on Monday nights on RTÉ 2 at 11.30pm, or catch it on the RTÉ player. Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there's no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter, @AlisonSpittle, for the latest and for more information about 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. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 49 – Sarah Devereux On the latest episode Alison talks to performance artist and ‘art' artist, Sarah Devereux. There is a startling Bosco impression, we discover that Alison is a patron of the arts and Sarah talks about The Magdalene Sisters, Choc ice-loving nuns, dashed dreams of being an archaeologist, bargain sarcophagi, Richie Kavanagh, a deep love for Nadine Coyle, multi-tasking, the external validation station and the commercial side of anxiety. You can find Sarah's merchandise at The Dirt Bird and her exhibition, Fun-erable is running at A4 Sounds until St. Patrick's Day. Go check it out. 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 and for more information about tour dates. Come to the next live recording of The Alison Spittle Show podcast with special guests pundit Richie Sadlier and Your One Nikita creator Aoife Dooley. It's on Monday March 26th in the Workman's Club in Dublin. Tickets available here. 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. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

In Episode 48 – Alison meets writer, broadcaster and model, Laylah Beattie. They talk about being the Regina George in school, defence mechanisms, favourite Irish murderers, being the first transgender person on First Dates, being targeted by right-wing bloggers, what the food's like at a psychiatric hospital, the patron saint of television and going through a nun's skip. Keep an eye on Laylah's upcoming projects by following her on Twitter (@laybeattie) or visiting laylahtalks.com. The eBook mentioned in this episode is available for free at this link. 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 and for more information about tour dates. Come to the next live recording of The Alison Spittle Show podcast with special guests comedian Tara Flynn and Your One Nikita creator Aoife Dooley. It's on Saturday March 3rd in the Workman's Club in Dublin. Tickets still available. 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. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

In Episode 47 – Alison welcomes English comedian and host of ComComPod, Stuart Goldsmith to her house. Alison uses in a slightly more British accent to make Stuart feel at home and they talk about writing smarter, unpeeling the mind, originality in comedy and having a terrible time on reality TV. Stuart is coming to Whelan's on March 1st. Keep an eye on his website for more upcoming gigs and follow ComComPod on Twitter for details of live recordings(@comcompod). 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 and for more information about 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. Their new album, “I Feel Magic” is out now.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 46 – Tony Cantwell In Episode 46 – recorded in front of a live audience in The Workman's Club, Dublin – Alison meets Snapchat sensation and standup comedian, Tony Cantwell. They talk about hanging around RTÉ for free wine and pressuring Pat Kenny to come to Lillies Bordello, starting […] La entrada Tony Cantwell | The Alison Spittle Show #46 se publicó primero en Headstuff.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 45 – Neil Delamere In Episode 45 – recorded live at Workman's – Alison talks to Ireland's greatest comedian (from Offaly) Neil Delamere about TR Dallas, how the Abominable Snowman hails from Westmeath and the Archimedes method for weighing stoats. We also get an unorthodox history lesson on the […] La entrada Neil Delamere | The Alison Spittle Show #45 se publicó primero en Headstuff.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 44  – Dil Wickremasinghe In Episode 44 – recorded in Alison's apartment Alison and Dil talk about identity politics, the gay marriage referendum, how being married to a psychotherapist has helped with dealing with online abuse and coping with being in the public eye. They also discuss how Irish […] La entrada Dil Wickremasinghe | The Alison Spittle Show #44 se publicó primero en Headstuff.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 43 – Ciara King In Episode 43 – recorded in Alison's palatial sitting room – Alison meets 2fm presenter and writer, Ciara King. They talk about their early days in iRadio, on-air chemistry, how Ciara is essentially Anne Frank, The Six O'Clock Show and why a lake is a […] La entrada Ciara King | The Alison Spittle Show #43 se publicó primero en Headstuff.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 42 – Panel Ep with Shona Murray, Shawna Scott & Andrea Farrell In this episode Alison talks to three guests from past episodes for a special panel episode as part of The Dublin Podcast Festival. Alison is joined by Shona Murray, Shawna Scott and Andrea Farrell. Shona Murray is a […] La entrada The Panel: Shona Murray, Shawna Scott & Andrea Farrell | The Alison Spittle Show #42 se publicó primero en Headstuff.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 41 – Aidan Comerford In this episode Alison talks to Aidan Comerford about his new book Cornflakes for Dinner, getting molested by ghosts, depression, infertility, performing with food poisoning, getting revenge through karaoke and raising children with autism. Aidan Comerford‘s book Cornflakes for Dinner – a heartbreaking comedy about […] La entrada Aidan Comerford | The Alison Spittle Show #41 se publicó primero en Headstuff.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 40 – Shane Clifford In Episode 40 – recorded live at The Workman's as part of The Dublin Quays Festival – Alison meets Kerry comedian, Shane Clifford of Shane's Brilliant Page. They talk about microphone-hating fairies, Freddie Mercury's animal sex tent and inevitably, the Healy-Raes. Shane Clifford is a […] La entrada Shane Clifford | The Alison Spittle Show #40 se publicó primero en Headstuff.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 39 – Deborah Frances-White In Episode 39 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison meets comedian and host of The Guilty Feminist, Deborah Frances-White. Deborah talks about notions, cooking on The Six O' Clock Show and growing up in “a God-bothering version of Home & Away”. Deborah Frances-White is […] La entrada Deborah Frances-White | The Alison Spittle Show #39 se publicó primero en Headstuff.

The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 38 – Jackie Kashian In Episode 38 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison meets American comedian, Jackie Kashian. Jackie talks about romance novels, beauty pageants for cows, touring with David O'Doherty and Stewart Lee, working as a road comic and going to a very literal High Tea. Jackie […] La entrada Jackie Kashian | The Alison Spittle Show #38 se publicó primero en Headstuff.