While I Was Resting

Comedian and actor Tom Bell chats about the many ridiculous things he's done.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

In this episode I chat to comedian and songwriter Ben Norris.Also check out our recent video collaboration: https://youtu.be/llZNra5t-NESupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

In this episode I chat with Jonathan Pie creator Tom Walker about life before his career as a comic and writer.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

In the final episode of series 1 Trevor Neal (of Trev & Simon fame) joins me to chat about everything from fitting kitchens, working at 'Knobs & Knockers' and toyshops to winning a BAFTA and playing Glastonbury.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

Actor and presenter Sophie Aldred chats with Jase about her childhood love of performing, singing on the Working Men's Club circuit, conventions, voiceovers and much more.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

In this episode I chat with Alexis Dubus about life before he established a stand up career with laconic French character Marcel Lucont. Hear tales of gorillas, extra work, meerkats, lavish parties and 'copping off' dressed as the 118 man.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

In this week's episode I chat with Simon Hickson (The Simon half of comedy duo Trevor and Simon) about the many things he's done outside of the world of TV and comedy, including frozen pigs, exhaust pipes, being Groucho Marx, dodgy dog drawings at the Columbian embassy, Mel Brooks, not getting an HGV license and his important work with MedicCinema.Trevor & Simon Montage Trevor & Simon "You Can't Fool The Bulldog"Trevor & Simon's Stupid VideoSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

Paulus, the comic, singer, compère and judge on BBC 1's All Together Now chats about his assorted occupations outside of the glitz and glamour of showbiz. Catering, cleaning, fights and the Women's Institute - it's got the lot.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

Ministry of Fun founder James Lovell (not the astronaut) regales us with tales of PR stunts, clowning, meeting Princess Di as Bugs Bunny, selling kitchens, and, of course, Santa.Ministry of FunBeyonce Flash MobSanta School on The One ShowMusic & Production by Jason ReadSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

Tracey is a comedian, performer, writer and singer. In this episode see chats about her experiences in stables, 'Cob Shops' (the Leicester term for a bakery apparently), being a walkabout shark, having a record deal, hosting naked Blind Date, and much much more.Tracey's website: http://www.tinatealady.com/Twitter: @TinaTeaLadyMusic and production by Jason ReadJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasrestingSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

In this episode we chat to actor Jeremy Todd about a career that includes working in the circus, selling frothy coffee makers, being the Chicken Tonight chicken, and essaying one of the most archetypal roles in theatre - the back end of a pantomime horse.Music and production by Jason Readhttps://www.mandy.com/actor/profile/jeremy-toddSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

This episode features an interview with Writer and comedian Amber Tozer. Her book, Sober Stick Figure, details her blackouts, hangovers, denial, recovery and sobriety through illustrations and writing.Amber talks about some of her more unusual jobs, including a Craigslist mattress selling scheme, a near tragic dog sitting booking, and being on the ground in the aftermath of 9/11. https://twitter.com/AmberTozerFacebook https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/Music & production by Jason Read.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)

'While I Was Resting' is a podcast about the varied and often bizarre jobs undertaken by actors, performers, musicians, writers artists, etc in their 'resting' periods. Our first guest is actor and comedian Dan March.http://www.danmarch.com/Cats Stunt https://youtu.be/Qkzf9ilIE7IFacebook https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/Music & production by Jason Read.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasresting/)