Welcome to The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show, where conversations flow like Michael Parkinson meandering down a gentle river on a velvet canoe. Join our host, George Fox (@ComedyFox), regular MC at Monkey Barrel Comedy, “the best comedy club in the world†(Olga Koch), as he invites top comics to join him for a chat. On each episode of The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show, George will be joined by Edinburgh Fringe favourites, top touring comedians, and local heroes for a lively chat about stand up, life, and everything in between. He’ll also be asking his guests questions set by other comedians and, even more importantly, by our listeners! So if you’ve ever been itching to cross-examine your favourite comic, be sure to follow our Instagram - @monkey.barrel.comedy – to get involved. Every episode is recorded in Monkey Barrel Comedy’s state of the art podcast recording studio in Edinburgh, shortly before George hosts The Big Show, Monkey Barrel’s flagship weekend comedy show, featuring the finest comedy talent in the country. The Big Show takes place every Friday (7PM, 9PM), Saturday (5PM, 7PM, 9PM), and Sunday (7PM, 9PM). Visit our show page to book tickets and follow us on social media (@monkey.barrel.comedy) to check out our line-ups ahead of time.
Spring is here and we're back with another episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! Join host George Fox (@ComedyFox) as he invites comedian Ben Pope (@popesbenedict) to The Studio for a chat about nervousness in nude saunas, emailing serial killers, and Barbara Windsor's Wikipedia page. Plus we hear questions from our previous guest, the brilliant Rachel Fairburn (@rachelfairburn).
Episode 44 of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show is here! On this ep, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by hilarious stand-up and podcaster Rachel Fairburn (@RachelFairburn) for a chat about horrible people, stationery DJs, and the world's largest cache of leftover munitions. Plus we hear some intriguing questions from our previous guest, the brilliant Ryan Cullen (@RyanCullenComedy).
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It's time for episode 43 of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! On this week's show, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by the hilarious comedian Ryan Cullen (@RyanCullenComedy) for a chat about delicious confectionary, Gilmore Girls, and doubling down. Plus we hear questions from last week's wonderful guest, Alison Spittle (@AlisonSpittle).
Good news, your regular cure for the hump-day blues is here! That's right, it's Wednesday, and that means another episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! On this week's stellar podcast, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by the wonderful Alison Spittle (@AlisonSpittle) for a chat about sullied blood, ruined noughties movies, and precocious chatroom vigilantism. Plus last week's fantastic guest Celya AB (@ABCelya) asks Alison some thought-provoking questions.
It's episode 41 of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! The podcast where beloved host George Fox (@ComedyFox) invites hilarious comedians into the studios at Monkey Barrel Comedy for a nice little chinwag. On this episode, George is joined by the brilliant Celya AB (@ABCelya) to discuss N64 games (sorry zoomers), creamy drinks (sorry lactose intolerants), and the downsides of flying (sorry birds). Plus we hear questions from last week's wonderful guest, Tiff Stevenson (@TiffStevensonComic).
The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show has hit the big 4-0! On our 40th episode, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by Fringe favourite Tiff Stevenson (@TiffStevensonComic) to talk about lunchtime audiences, troublesome Cubs, and exceptional mother-in-lawing. Plus we have questions from last week's fantastic guest, Jay Lafferty (@JayJayLaffs).
New year, new episode! On the first Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show episode of 2025, George is joined by the delightful Jay Lafferty (@JayJayLaffs) for a chat about struggling with accents, befriending firefighters, and the inexorable passage of time. Plus we have questions from last week's wonderful guest, Josie Long (@JosieLong), and play some games! Recorded at The Studio at Monkey Barrel Comedy.
Happy holidays from everyone at the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! To celebrate the festive season, we're bringing you a real cracker of an episode, featuring the wonderful Josie Long! Tune in to hear George (@ComedyFox) and Josie (@JosieLong) discuss Tony Soprano, Peppa Pig, and much, much more! Plus we have questions from last week's fantastic guest, Milo Edwards @Milo_Edwards).
Here it is, episode 37 of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! On this week's podcast, host George Fox (@ComedyFox) is joined by stand-up comedian and podcaster Milo Edwards (@Milo_Edwards) as they discuss ranking owls, being open to eggs, and finding cheap pints in Stoke-on-Trent. Plus we hear questions from last week's brilliant guest, John-Luke Roberts (@JLukeRoberts).
Episode 36 of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show is here! On this ep, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by the absurdly brilliant – and brilliantly absurd - comedian John-Luke Roberts (@JLukeRoberts) as they discuss summering-it-up, hating birthday smilers, and much, much more! Plus we try a new game and have questions from last week's guest, the phenomenal Jordan “Gordon” Brookes (@JordanBrookesComedy).
It's episode 35 of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! Join host George Fox (@ComedyFox) and hilarious guest Jordan Brookes (@JordanBrookesComedy) as they discuss flash animation, Shane Richie's global appeal, noughties sitcom haircuts, and much, much more! We also hear questions from last week's guest, Daniel Petrie (@PanielDetrie)!
On episode 34 of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by comedian Daniel Petrie (@PanielDetrie) to talk about measuring walls, being babied, and becoming a ribbed person. Plus we have questions from last week's guest, the hilarious Kate Hammer (@KateTheHammer).
Welcome back to the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! On this week's episode, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by Canadian side-splitter Kate Hammer (@KateTheHammer) for a raucous chat about reaching peaks, using CAPS, and fisting goats. Plus, we hear questions from last week's guest, the delightful Stu Murphy (@StuartJayMurphy).
Roll up, roll up! Episode thirty-two of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show is here! On this week's show, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by hilarious improviser and stand-up Stu Murphy (@StuartJayMurphy) for a chat about PVC, GTA, and THC! Plus we have questions from last week's brilliant guest, John Hastings (@TheJohnHastings). Recorded at Monkey Barrel Comedy's studio in Edinburgh.
Episode 31 of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show has landed! Join host George Fox (@ComedyFox) as he sits down with the hilarious comedian John Hastings (@TheJohnHastings) for a lively chat about misunderstanding gerbils, weaponising bits, and keeping your inbox clean. Plus we have questions from last week's brilliant guest, Huge Davies (@HugeDavies). Recorded at The Studio at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh.
It's the 30th episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! To mark this momentous occasion, our beloved host George Fox (@ComedyFox) is joined by the hilarious musical comedian Huge Davies (@HugeDavies) for a chat about gamifying fast food, bringing first dates to work, and ugly lanterns. Plus we hear questions from our fantastic previous guest, MC Hammersmith (@MC_Hammersmith). Recorded at The Studio at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh.
Welcome to episode twenty-nine of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! On this week's show, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by the hilarious hip hop comedian MC Hammersmith (@MC_Hammersmith) for a lively chat about rap battles, rat battles, and more! Plus we have questions from last week's brilliant guest, Rosco McClelland (@RoscoMcClelland). Recorded at The Studio at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh.
The latest instalment of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show has landed! On this episode, our beloved host George Fox (@ComedyFox) chats to comedian and livestream legend Rosco McClelland (@RoscoMcClelland) about everything from BDSM to GBNF (+ MILF). Plus we have questions from last week's guest Eleanor Morton (@EleanorMortonComedy). Recorded at The Studio at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh.
Roll up, roll up! The 24th episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show is here! On this week's episode, host George Fox (@ComedyFox) sits down with the hilarious Krystal Evans (@KrystalEvansComedy) for a chat that covers streaming on Twitch, being petty, and spotting dinosaurs. Recorded in The Studio at Monkey Barrel Comedy.
Welcome back to the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! On this episode, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by Monkey Barrel favourite, Amy Matthews (@AmyFMatthews) for a fun chat about drastic haircuts, casting Sugababes, and reenactments with Jedward. Recorded at The Studios at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh.
Episode 22 of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show has landed! On this week's podcast, the utterly hilarious Sam Lake (@MrSamLake) joins host George Fox (@ComedyFox) for a lively chat about Sesame Street, big buffets, and Girls Aloud. Plus, Sam answers some exciting questions, and takes George on at flipping cups! Recorded at The Studio in Monkey Barrel Comedy.
It's time for episode twenty of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! Tune in to hear host George Fox (@ComedyFox) chat to the hilarious Gareth Waugh (@GarethWaugh) about hating magicians, loving peanut butter, and shooting best men. Plus we have questions from last week's guest, the brilliant Carl Donnelly (@CarlDonnelly) and our listeners. Recorded in The Studio at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh.
The nineteenth episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show has landed! Tune in to hear host George Fox (@ComedyFox) have a chinwag with this week's fantastic guest, Carl Donnelly (@CarlDonnelly). Topics include ghosts, nicknames, and collecting stickers. Plus we have questions from social media and last week's superb guest, Josh Jones (@JoshyJones92).
The latest episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show is here! This week, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by the hilarious Josh Jones (@JoshyJones92) for a blather about gorgeous geriatrics, gigantic gusts, and gumption. Plus we hear questions for Josh from last week's guest, the superb Lauren Pattison (@Lauren_Pattison).
Join us for the 17th episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! On this week's podcast, George (@ComedyFox) sits down with the hilarious comedian Lauren Pattison (@Lauren_Pattison) for a chat about Byker Grove, being mean, and jacket-based cliches.Plus we have some fantastic questions from our listeners and last week's guest: the wonderful Chris Cantrill (@Chris_Cantrill).
Welcome to episode 16 of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! The show where our intrepid host, George Fox (@ComedyFox), chats to brilliant comedians performing at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh.On this week's podcast, our guest is the wonderful Chris Cantrill (@Chris_Cantrill), a two-time nominee for Best Show at the Edinburgh Fringe! Join George and Chris as they discuss Pat Sharp, Paw Patrol, and comics in Crocs. Plus we have some questions from last week's guest, the fantastically funny Sikisa (@SikisaComedy).
The latest episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show has landed! Join our host George Fox (@ComedyFox) and this week's guest, the hilarious comedian Sikisa (@SikisaComedy), for a fun chat about topics like Mel C, horses in first class, and Wrestlemania! Plus we have a selection of excellent questions from last week's guest Stuart Laws (@StuartLawsComedian).
The 14th episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show is here! On this week's podcast, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by the brilliant comedian, and grind-the-beans-the-night-before kinda guy, Stuart Laws (@StuartLawsComedy) for a fun chat about phones, fireworks, and voice-activated kettles. Plus we have questions from last week's guest, the hilarious Garrett Millerick (@MillerickComedy).
The latest episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show is here! Join host George Fox (@ComedyFox) and this week's guest, the hilarious Garrett Millerick (@millerickcomedy), for a lively chat that covers rocketing to the moon, speeding down the M6, and flying business class. Plus Garrett answers a selection of questions from our listeners and last week's guest: the brilliant Eleanor Conway (@EleanorConway).
Join host George Fox (@ComedyFox) for the latest episode of The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show, recorded in The Studio at Monkey Barrel Comedy. On this week's podcast, George is joined by the hilarious, award-winning comedian Eleanor Conway (@EleanorConway) for a chat about belief, pear trees, and fortified wine.Plus we have questions from our listeners and last week's guest: the brilliant Tamsyn Kelly!
Good news! The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show (or 'MBCCS' for - kind of - short) is back! This week, our host George Fox (@ComedyFox) is joined by the brilliant Tamsyn Kelly (@TamsynKelly) for a sit-down about topics including theme parks, Come Dine With Me, and getting lost in Devon! Plus we have some fantastic questions from our Instagram followers and last week's guest: Adam Flood (@Floodhaha).
It's the tenth episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! And what an episode! This week, George (@GeorgeFox) is joined by the hilarious Adam Flood (@Floodhaha) for a lively chat about adult toys, crying at Godzilla, and being banged up abroad! Plus we have questions from our Instagram followers and last week's guest: Eric Rushton (@ericrushton96).
The latest episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show is here! On this week's podcast, George (@ComedyFox) is joined by Eric Rushton (@Ericrushton96), winner of the Sean Lock Comedy Award, for a snack-centric chat that covers mouth-watering topics like Greggs, Costa, and Snickers. Plus we have questions from our Instagram followers and last week's guest: the hilarious Dan Tiernan (@tiernancomedian).
The latest episode of The Monkey Barrel Chat Show has landed! On this week's podcast, the man who puts the 'George Fox' in 'gorgeous and foxy' (@ComedyFox) sits down with BBC New Comedy Award winner Dan Tiernan (@TiernanComedian) to discuss good eggs, bad sleep, and planned obsolescence. Dan also answers some questions from our Instagram followers and last week's guest: the inimitable Josh Glanc (@JoshGlanc).
Join host George Fox (@ComedyFox) for the latest episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! On this week's episode, George is joined by the award-winning comedian and actor Josh Glanc (@JoshGlanc) to talk about corporate living, shoplifting, and authenticity. Plus we have intriguing questions from our listeners and last week's guest: the hilarious Paddy Young (@PaddyIsYoung).
It's the sixth episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! On this week's ep, host George Fox (@ComedyFox) welcomes Edinburgh Comedy Award 'Best Newcomer' nominee Paddy Young (@Paddyisyoung) to our Edinburgh studio for a fun chat about tour guides, pimping rides, and hatred.Also featuring the inaugural episode of podcast-within-a-podcast, 'Wrong 'Uns', plus questions from our listeners and last week's guest: the comedically and sartorially gifted Alexandra Haddow (@AlexandraHaddow).
On this week's episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show, George (@ComedyFox) sits down with the brilliant comedian and writer Alexandra Haddow (@AlexandraHaddow) to discuss Pot Noodles, philandering music teachers, and PVC trousers. Plus we have questions from our Instagram followers and last week's guest, the hilarious Phil Ellis (@PhilEllisComedy).
It's time for another episode of The Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show with host George Fox (@ComedyFox). On this week's episode, George is joined by the utterly hilarious Phil Ellis (@PhilEllisComedy) to discuss imaginary children, bears, and melted snowmen.Plus we have questions from our Instagram followers (@monkey.barrel.comedy) and last week's musically-and-comedically talented guest: Josh Weller (@joshwellerjoshweller).
Join host George Fox (@ComedyFox) for the latest episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! On this week's episode, George chats to the hilarious and multi-talented Josh Weller (@Joshwellerjoshweller) about recording deals, Formula 1, and Patrick Stewart. Plus Josh answers a selection of hilarious, and occasionally confusing, questions from our listeners and last week's guest, the brilliant Olga Koch (@Kolga300).
Join host George Fox (@ComedyFox) as he sits down with the hilarious Olga Koch (@kolga300) on the latest episode of the MBC Chat Show! Topics include Santa Claus, dreams, and used electronics! We also hear some fantastic questions from our Instagram followers and last week's guest: @robinjmorgan!
Join host George Fox on the first episode of the new-look Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! This week, George is joined by the fantastic comedian Robin Morgan, as they discuss Eggheads, palm reading, and frogs. Featuring questions from Amy Matthews.
Join our hosts, Amy Matthews and Liam Withnail, as they sit down with some of the best acts at this years Fringe Festival. This episode we're chatting with Aurie Styla (@AurieStyla) and Iain Campbell (@iaincampbellcomedy).www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com/fringeTwitter: @BarrelComedyInstagram: monkey.barrel.comedy
Join our hosts, Amy Matthews and Liam Withnail, as they sit down with some of the best acts at this years Fringe Festival. This episode we're chatting with Harriet Kemsley (@harrietkemsley) and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd (@macarthurboyd).www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com/fringeTwitter: @BarrelComedyInstagram: monkey.barrel.comedy
Join our hosts , Amy Matthews and Liam Withnail, as they sit down with some of the best acts at this years Fringe Festival. This episode we're chatting with Laura Davis (@lauradaviscomic) and Richard Brown (@RichieJBrown).www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com/fringeTwitter: @BarrelComedyInstagram: monkey.barrel.comedy
Join our hosts , Amy Matthews and Liam Withnail, as they sit down with some of the best acts at this years Fringe Festival. This episode we're chatting with Vittorio Angelone (@thatvittorio) and Rosco McClelland (@rossisacoolguy).We'll be chatting all things Fringe festival as well as accents, Samurai Jack, and hammers.www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com/fringeTwitter: @BarrelComedyInstagram: monkey.barrel.comedy
Welcome to the first ever episode of the Monkey Barrel Comedy Chat Show! Join our hosts, Amy Matthews and Liam Withnail, as they sit down with some of the best acts at this years Fringe Festival. This episode we're chatting with Josh Pugh (@JoshPughComic) and Susan Riddell (@Susan_Riddell_).www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com/fringeTwitter: @BarrelComedyInstagram: monkey.barrel.comedy
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