Podcast appearances and mentions of alistair barrie

Ahead of Thursday's local elections in England, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch doesn't question Keir Starmer over net zero - instead focusing on the grooming gangs scandal and claims of a cover up.Lara Spirit unpacks all the action from the Commons with Tim Shipman and the comedian Alistair Barrie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, ALISTAIR BARRIE. Barrie is a British comedian, writer and actor, who regular performs on the UK comedy circuit, and in other countries.  He has also guested at numerous comedy festivals and taken several solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to critical acclaim. I have seen Barrie in London at Headliners Comedy Club in 2016, Always Be Comedy in London in 2019 and 2021, and Downstairs at the Kings Head in 2023. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Please read Alistair Barrie's blog at:  www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/03/31/alistair-barrie/ Alistair Barrie's Links: Facebook:  www.facebook.com/AlistairBarrieComedian/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/alistairbarrie/ Website: www.alistairbarrie.com  

PMQs Unpacked is back for the new year and today Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over whether there should be a national inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges from the Commons with the help of Sunday Times chief political commentator Tim Shipman and comedian Alistair Barrie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kemi Badenoch says businesses such as biscuit-maker McVities are losing confidence in the UK economy, but will her biscuit puns make Keir Starmer crumble or will he bite back?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the action from the Commons chamber with the help of Tim Shipman, Lara Spirit and comedian Alistair Barrie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We read the papers so you don't have to. Today: A right mess. The Guardian explains how Musk's twitter takeover has hurt the right. We are not amused. The Sun looks into the conflicting reports about Meghan Markle's track record as a boss. Monster-in-law. The Daily Mail has found the world's worst mother in law.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Alistair Barrie. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here! • Get tickets for Levitation, the annual festival of electronic music and ideas presented by friends of the pod Castles In Space, at Bedford Esquires on Sat 5 Oct. And here's a taster playlist of who's on. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our live stream on the 26th of September: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• OGWN Live in Hove, Weds 9 Oct. Tickets here. Party conference season is here and there's much to talk about. What really goes on at these events, do they matter and what kind of vibe will Starmer give now he's at the helm? Plus, the UK's creative arts industry has some of the lowest government funding levels in Europe. Will Labour put a cash rocket up the arts? Or will it continue to let the industry decline? Alistair Barrie is a writer, actor, and comedian and joins the panel to discuss.  The people behind Make A Will Online are longtime fans of Oh God What Now and they've got a special offer for fellow listeners. Go to Makeawillonline.co.uk/whatnow and you'll get a 20% discount. Don't put off making a will, get peace of mind for you and your loved ones. We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow   www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Ros Taylor, with Matt Green and Marie Le Conte. Producer: Jacob Jarvis & Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Video production by: Chris Jones. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don't have to. Today: What's the Tory? The Conservative leadership is getting weird. Horrible histories? Pride in Britain and its past is falling, according to a new survey that's got The Telegraph upset. Country loving. Moving to the sticks causes problems for one writer's sex life.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedian Alistair Barrie.  Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America's political climate, British elections, Scotland's political scene, and the future of AI. Andy is joined by co-hosts Alice Fraser, her newborn, and Alistair Barrie.Plus, when was the Eiffel Tower discovered? Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or rating wherever you choose.This episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanAlice FraserAlastair BarrieAnd producer by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We read the papers so you don't have to. Today: Is the juice worth the squeeze? The papers have a LOT to say about OJ “definitely not a murderer” Simpson after his death at 76. Lycett, damned Lies and Exclusives! How many of Joe Lycett's fake news did we end up covering? Plus – Neigh-sayers. It's the Grand National tomorrow, and the papers are obsessed.     Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian Alistair Barrie.    Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://back.papercutsshow.com    Follow Paper Cuts:  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow    Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com     Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do the right-wing intelligentsia keep talking Britain down? Didn't they get all they ever wanted when we left the EU? And who are the worst culprits? Plus: Remember when Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister and promised to fix the economy? Yes, well last week it emerged that Britain had entered a recession – nailed it. Has he completely failed on all his other goals too? That's Oh God, What Now? with our special guest, political comedian Alistair Barrie. “The blame game is the only game in town as far as Sunak's concerned.” – Alistair Barrie. “Reform has done nothing but set about alienating black, ethnic minority voters.” – Zoe Grunewald. “Down with the NIMBYS!” – Rachel Cunliffe. “Oh that woke blob with their tofu!” – Alistair Barrie. “Most of us don't give a fuck about tax cuts, most of us care about things actually working.” – Alistair Barrie. We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOIkIWUDtu7VrVcFs0OI0A  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Alex Andreou with Zoe Grunewald, Rachel Cunliffe, and guest Alistair Barrie. Producers: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Alistair Barrie. (Did he mention he's playing at the Comedy Store?)Alistair Barrie and I have been friends and colleagues for almost 20 years an we really have seen the best and worst of each other but we've never really sat and had a proper in depth chat until this very episode where we really opened up to each other and it was an absolute pleasure to do so. Alistair is currently on tour and will be filming a comedy special at The Comedy Store on November 28th, tickets for which can be found at www.alistairbarrie.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Very fulfilled as an unfulfilled comedian”, the hilarious Alistair Barrie isn't lacking in comedy chops. We talk about his forthcoming tour “Woke In Progress”, as well as the clash between the need for approval and a persona that denies needing approval.We discover his public school upbringing and the abandonment issues that forged his resilience, the experience of being of a generation that resists putting content out if it isn't excellent, and his relationship with humility…30 mins of extras available exclusively to members of the Insiders Club include Alistair on sage advice for thriving at corporate gigs, worst deaths and strategies to survive them, and what happened when he played both Labour and Conservative party conferences…Catch up with AlistairSee Alistair on tour in “Woke In Progress”, with dates and ticket links atwww.alistairbarrie.comAnd find his food blog at www.foodponce.comTW/IG/TIK: @AlistairBarrieFB/YouTube/Blue Sky: AlistairBarriewww.alistairbarrie.comEverything Stu's up to:Discover Stu's comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate“The funny side of climate change (no, really!)” - The TimesFind everything else you need at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithOr join the mailing list at:www.comedianscomedian.comStu also offers remote and in-person talks to business, distilling insights from over 400 comics on cultivating resilience and the ability to bounce back, to all levels from C-suite to team members.“There's perfect and there's perfect; and that was perfect.” David Cooper, Chief People Officer Circle Health Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Valentines Day, Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker are joined in the pod by comedian Maff Brown and Southampton supporting funny man Alistair Barrie attempts to unlock the Celebrity Combination Lock! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker are joined in the pod by Andy Jacobs and Geoff Peters for the highlight of everyone's week, the Birthday Spread. Plus, Southampton supporting comedian Alistair Barrie is on the show to gloat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S05E13 - Alistair Barrie In this episode Seann Walsh and Paul Mccaffrey are joined by comedian Alistair Barrie to moan about Magnums, Creme eggs and Watery Bacon. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review Follow Alistair @Alistairbarrie Or visit Alistairbarrie.co.uk And for those of you who said that 15 minutes was not enough head on over to www.patreon.com/wuyn where you can support the podcast and get access to full hour long episodes, New sections, Early access to ad free guest episodes, An opportunity to be on the podcast and much more!!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S05E13 - Alistair Barrie In this episode Seann Walsh and Paul Mccaffrey are joined by comedian Alistair Barrie to moan about Magnums, Creme eggs and Watery Bacon. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review Follow Alistair @Alistairbarrie Or visit Alistairbarrie.co.uk And for those of you who said that 15 minutes was not enough head on over to www.patreon.com/wuyn where you can support the podcast and get access to full hour long episodes, New sections, Early access to ad free guest episodes, An opportunity to be on the podcast and much more!!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week the panel discuss the race to be the next Prime Minister, recycling, best cities and hanger.

Alistair Barrie! The amazing Alistair Barrie is here!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.

A brand new short story called Sacrifice written by CK McDonnell and read by Alistair Barrie. NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ELTON JOHN SONG.

Episode 154 is still stuck in the editing room, but we didn't want to leave you waiting any longer, so here is Episode 155! Recorded just after Trump lost the election! Dan and Olly chat with Alistair Barrie, who is an amazing comedian, allegedly. Enjoy.

In this month’s edition of Sports Chat, host Dave Bowers is joined, once again, by Shine Radio’s sports editor, James Robbins, and ‘Victorian Dad’ - comedian, Alistair Barrie. Alistair revels in Southampton's brief flirtation with the top of the Premier League, while the two Pompey fans console themselves with a narrow FA Cup first-round success. The guys also discuss rugby union - well two of them do - and the US election. As always, there are also plenty of laughs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dating in the age of corona, Batman in Liverpool, a united Manchester and Brexit. With Dame Esther Rantzen, Val McDermid and Alistair Barrie on the paper review. bh@bbc.co.uk

In this month's edition of Sports Chat, host Dave Bowers is joined, once again, by Shine Radio's sports editor, James Robbins, and 'award-winning'* comedian Alistair Barrie. Together, they put the sport of football to rights; determine the age-old debate of who is the GOAT in men's tennis; and grind their individual axes on sports as diverse as basketball, F1, and golf. Plus, there are plenty of laughs. Check out Alistair Barrie at AlistairBarrie.com. “No one does righteous indignation with the same brio as Barrie, an inheritor of the splenetic mantle of the great 80s' alternative comedians” The Guardian *Open to debate, following this show ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stand-up comic Alistair Barrie joins Dave Bowers and James Robbins for September's Sports Chat show.  Dave and James are both Pompey supporters; Alistair is a Saints fan - what could possibly go wrong ...? The guys discuss football - naturally - tennis, cricket, the NFL and racing. Plus, there's quite a bit of talk about comedy too ... Contact the show at team@petersfieldradio.uk or call 01730 555 500. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

UK comedy legend Alistair Barrie embarks on a journey into a life he knows nothing about, discussing it in depth with Steven Davidson who has very kindly created this new life and told Al nothing about it at all. Alistair has to improvise and lie his way through this epic journey, with magnificent results!

In January 2015, topical comedian, Alistair Barrie’s wife, was diagnosed with breast cancer. His show, ‘No More Stage Three’ covers the downs and occasional ups of watching your partner go through treatment for a life-threatening disease. He tells of finding the funny and the joys of chemo farts – officially the worst farts in the world. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2015. © 2015 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Alistair Barrie presides over April's show as panellists Angela Barnes, Jo Brand, Joe Wells and Andy Zaltzman discuss topics including the forthcoming election. Meanwhile Nick Revell looks at Islamic State's accounts, and Christian Reilly provides a song on the topic of 'choices'.

Kevin Day is joined by Nick Revell, Susan Murray, Carey Marx and Martin Rowson to discuss topics including Jeremy Clarkson, Prince Charles, swearwords and what exactly satire is. Also featuring an attempted radicalisation of the nation's youth by Alistair Barrie and music from Pippa Evans.

James O'Brien hosts, with Bea Campbell, Aisling Bea, Trevor Crook and Tobias Persson discussing - amongst other things - Popes, Revolution, Black Friday and Humanitarian Awards. With songs on Vans and Class Insults from James Sherwood, and the usual contributions from Alistair Barrie and Nick Revell.

Given that two of the biggest topics this week are the global threat of a fatal disease with no cure and a string of stories of sexual violence, it's surprising this is not the most gag-dense edition we've ever done. A compelling and informative discussion of Ebola, courtesy of Medecin sans Frontieres Ivan Gayton; Sameena Zehra offers some interesting activist strategies for a pacifist...; Barry Castagnola offers a profound philosophical rumination on situations where contracting Ebola virus might be attractive; and Chris Coltrane displays a surprising awareness of IKEA. Jonny Awsum supplies a calypso, and everything is held together expertly and elegantly by guest host Kevin Day. With fantastic monologues from Alistair Barrie and Nick Revell, who coincidentally also write these billing notes.

Kevin Day hosts and David Elms provides the laid-back sound track to this chilled out Bank Holiday edition of No Pressure. Plenty of swearing and vile insults, as the panel discuss the World Cup, racism, sexism and alcohol, while Bennett Arron suggests a scientific invention which rivals anything from Douglas Adams. Rich Peppiatt explains definitively why UKIP get so much TV coverage, Elis James dissects Ed Miliband mercilessly and yet with great mercy, and feminist comedian Kate Smurthwaite cracks the best dick joke. Alistair Barrie and Nick Revell also lurking as usual.

Sean Hughes is joined by special guests Roisin Conaty and Alistair Barrie.Visit Sean's site at www.seanhughes.co.uk or follow him on twitter.© Dogs In the Field Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Pressure to Be Funny, March 30th 2014 - in which we deliver something unique in the history of British media - an interesting, informative and very funny discussion of the EU... Joe Wells brings the long-overlooked dolphin angle of the Ukraine crisis to public attention, causing Robin Ince to lose his nice-guy-in-an-edgy-cardigan image, Alex Andreou compares Vladimir Putin enlighteningly to his cat, and Suzanne Moore lyrically eulogises Ed Miliband's 'MDMA eyes'. Pippa Evans introduces the new king of wimp-rock alongside her more famous character Loretta Maine. With the regular contributions from Alistair Barrie and Nick Revell, and hosted as usual by James O'Brien.

In this edition, Dave Fulton inadvertently reveals the polyerotic undertones of being caught in an avalanche when a discussion of the Winter Olympics goes off-piste; Jonny and the Baptists share some of their fanmail from UKIP, while Alistair Barrie channels the party's soul with uncanny and chilling accuracy. Phill Jupitus and Ben Norris offer insight on why the British are not inclined to rebel, and Viv Groskop and Nick Revell try different ways of making sense of the situation in Ukraine.

Michael Deacon, Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp and Nathan Caton join James O'Brien to discuss UKIP's meteorological theories, whether or not Lord Anelka and Nicolas Rennard should apologise, and similar things comedians regret saying and doing; the panel compares Iain Duncan Smith and William Wilberforce, and share some entertaining home truths. Paul Thorne swears artistically to music, and Alistair Barrie and Nick Revell are as acerbic and witty as ever, which of course has nothing to do with the fact they write this little summary of the show.

This month on No Pressure To Be Funny, guest host Kevin Day wrangles a formidable array of talent whilst trying to be nice about The Great British Bake Off. The Guardian's Polly Toynbee definitely says pleb, Alex Andreou dares to suggest re-nationalising energy companies, and Chris Neill extolls the virtues of Lidl to Marcus Brigstocke, who's never been to one, obviously. Nick Revell gives Facebook a (be)heads up, Alistair Barrie wears a lot of jumpers and Jonny and the Baptists manage to both join UKIP and serenade Angela Merkel, all recorded in the storm-proof basement of Soho Theatre.

James O'Brien reveals the shameless and frankly disgusting behaviour of some members of the British aristocracy when it comes to trying to return unwanted clothing; Dan Smith of International Alert dispenses wisdom on the Middle East and hits a new personal best in laconic laugh generation of a one-syllable trigger. Angela Barnes reveals her crush on a senior British politician, Richard Herring effortlessly hits a trademark balance between gags and comments that other comics can only dream of emulating, Rich Peppiatt tells of the days he used to roam the streets of London in a burka with hilarious and nearly fatal consequences, and Steve Gribbin simply delivers two great songs. Alistair Barrie mounts a convincing argument in favour of veils for all, and Nick Revell brings tragic news from the catwalks of Milan.

In this month's show, Mitch Benn rocks the room with two pieces of satirical musical brilliance which contain more coherent and persuasive political arguments than we've heard from Her Majesty's Opposition since about 1945; Jessica Fostekew deflates Bilderberg conspiracy theories with the most elegant of rapier thrusts, Dan Smith gives profound and gripping summaries of the situation in Syria and Turkey; Hal Cruttenden offers a powerfully unconventional critique of 1984 and Liam Mullone reveals why he will always have a soft spot for Mexican transsexual prostitutes. Alistair Barrie argues entertainingly against gay marriage and Nick Revell reflects on the lighter side of mass shootings and constitutional abuse in the United States. All consummately held together by suave sophisticated and debonair former cannabis supplier Mr James O'Brien.

This month's No Pressure sees guest host Kevin Day come up with some interesting new programme ideas for BBC3 based on some thoroughly historical suggestions for punishing financial wrongdoing from The Keiser Report's Max Keiser. The Independent's Steve Richards lets rip his inner Rory Bremner, while Aisling Bea worries that Gangnam Style may have affected the Korean Peninsula in untold ways, and Paul Sinha has a novel solution to England's traditional difficulties in penalty shoot-outs. Jay Foreman presents some unfortunate musical truths about Sooty in the wake of the world's tiniest Twitter scandal, and there are the usual contributions from Nick Revell and Alistair Barrie. This month's show is dedicated to the memory of Margaret Thatcher, who, by dying between the recording and the editing of a topical podcast has managed to bugger things up all over again.

I'm trying desperately to get this edition of the Comedy Podcast Podcast up while it is still officially International Succotash Day. (As so declared by the inimitable Jabs of The DHead Factor podcast in Australia.) All day long our podcaster friends have been tweeting and messaging words of praise and support for the show — thanks, everybody! — and I've been enjoying seeing the number of downloads and the reviews and ratings go up! I'm Marc, he's THAT Chris Gore… Great fun this episode with my special guest co-host That Chris Gore onboard. Chris, the host of the PodCRASH podcast as well as regular on G4's Attack Of The Show, was in San Francisco for Stitcher's Podcast Awards. We talked about his tenure as publisher of one of my favorite magazines, FilmTHREAT, as well as his multi-pronged career doing all kinds of cool stuff in TV, the internet and film. Chris picked some nice clips for this epi, all of which I'd never covered before, and after we talked about his podcast — listeners of Succotash have heard from PodCRASH here previously — where he appears on other podcasts, then plays excerpts on his show. Which means that you've be able to hear part of this episode of Succotash on a future episode of PodCRASH. It's as about as meta an experience as you're likely to find. Two Marcs: Maron & Hershon Last Minute: Since I was late getting this up, I can tell you that I DID end up attending the Stitcher Awards with special guest co-host Chris and it was a grand time. I met the CEO of Stitcher, Noah Shanok, and even got a picture with the evening's host, WTF's Marc Maron. Sadly, though nominated for both Best New Show and Best Album Artwork, Chris didn't end up taking up an Itchy or whatever they call their awards. CLIPS PodCRASH A clip from PodCRASH epi55, wherein our guest co-host Chris Gore crashes Zane Lamprey Live. The main ingredient here seems to be alcohol. Cheers! Joe Rogan ExperienceComedian and UFC commentator Joe Rogan, well-known for hosting TV's Fear Factor, hosts a daily podcast where he talks to other comics, friends and just plain interesting folks. His show is part of the Deathsquad network of podcasts. Lost Moon RadioI met someone attached to Lost Moon Radio at the LA PodFest in October and he suggested I check it out. Now we're doing the same for you. Chris and I both loved the sound and feel of this sketch group out of Los Angeles, high prise considering this is only their third podcast. Pointless: With Kevin PereiraBest known as the co-host (and Chris Gore's colleague) on Attack Of The Show on G4, host Kevin Pereira has kicked off a new podcast on the Deathsquad network. In this clip he's chatting it up with successful YouTube video creator Freddie Wong. No Pressure To Be FunnyI'm a huge fan of dry, witty, and biting British comedy. Having cut my teeth on Monty Python way back when they first crept into the US, I'm pleased to discover No Pressure To Be Funny. Hosted by James O’Brien, created by with Nick Revell and Alistair Barrie, each episode pulls a panel together from the arts, media and politics, where they then chat about that week's news in front of a live audience. This clip features Revell with a monolog about the war in Afghanistan, in a style that smacks of Douglas Adams. Brilliant. Throwing ShadeChis brings in this clip from Throwing Shade, a new-to-me podcast. Hosts Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi are both prolific writers and comedians whose weekly show focuses on politics, entertainment, gay rights and women's issues. This is pretty damn funny chat. RIFF-erendumSan Francisco-based comedians Steven Pearl and Al Clethen, a couple of buddies of mine, started up RIFF-erendum so they could converse with some of THEIR favorite comedians and musicians. In the latest episode, they chew the fat with fellow Bay Area comic Jeff Applebaum. We close out Epi42 with the return of Will Durst and his Burst O' Durst. With the elections over, our Ambassador to the Middle sets his sights on what the lame ducks in Congress are doing…or not doing…as the year winds down. We're hoping to grace a pre-Christmas episode with a live appearance by the aforementioned Will Durst. By the way, if you're doing some driving over this holiday season, just remember that a long car ride is an excellent place to pass the Succotash! — Marc Hershon

Rob Grant, Simon Munnery, Kevin Day and Polly Toynbee join James O'Brien, Nick Revell and Alistair Barrie to tackle the crisis at the BBC; Jimmy Savile; the US Election; Remembrance Day and Afghanistan; the state of the Coalition halfway through its term; class-A drugs; and life in the jungle. With music from Steve Gribbin.

No Pressure To Be Funny joins forces with Amnesty International UK for a podcast from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. James O'Brien is joined by activist and comedian Mark Thomas, Canadian stand-up Dana Alexander, America's Paul Provenza and award-winning crime author Ian Rankin. With contributions from NP2BF creators Alistair Barrie and Nick Revell, and music from Steve Gribbin, Loretta Maine (the alter ego of Pippa Evans) and Phil Nichol. Topics include Pussy Riot, Julian Assange and offensiveness in comedy.

James O'Brien is joined by stand-up Hal Cruttenden, musical comic Paul Thorne, New Statesman journalist Helen Lewis, and Burma's best known political comedian Zarganar, who was imprisoned in 2008 after criticising the ruling junta's response to cyclone Nargis. Following international protest at his treatment, he was freed in late 2011. Plus contributions from Nick Revell and Alistair Barrie.

James O'Brien is joined by Nick Doody, Kevin Day and Lee Camp to talk about topics including democracy and underpants bombers. With some great topical songs from Steve Gribbin, and contributions from creators Nick Revell and Alistair Barrie too.

A special edition of the topical panel show. Guests Ken Livingstone, Miranda Sawyer, Miles Jupp, George Monbiot and Rich Hall join host James O'Brien to review the year, with contribution from writer-producers Alistair Barrie and Nick Revell, and music from Mitch Benn and the Distractions.

James O'Brien, Alistair Barrie and Nick Revell are joined by Tiffany Stevenson, Henning Wehn, Paul Thorne and New Statesman journalist Mehdi Hasan.

James O'Brien, Alistair Barrie and Nick Revell are joined by Mark Steel, Rob Deering, Holly Walsh and journalist Matthew Norman to talk about topics including issues at the Home Office.

James O'Brien is joined by Mark Thomas, Tiffany Stevenson, Elis James and Alistair Barrie to discuss who or what Kim Kardashian is... plus other weightier topics. With contributions from Nick Revell and Dave Cohen too.

James O'Brien is joined by TalkSport's Matt Forde, News Quiz regular Paul Sinha, award-winning comic Nat Luurtsema, and the fantastic (Time Out) James Sherwood, with creators Nick Revell and Alistair Barrie.

James O'Brien is joined by Mitch Benn of The Now Show, writer of Drop the Dead Donkey and Outnumbered Andy Hamilton, Observer journalist Miranda Sawyer and human-rights lawyer and founder of Reprieve, Clive Stafford Smith. Covering all the week's news including the amazing Dr Fox and a genuine scoop on the USA's use of drones in Pakistan. With on- and off-mike contributions from Alistair Barrie and Nick Revell.

In de zomer van 2010 bracht Toomler het 17e Comedytrain International Summer Festival met buitenlandse comedians uit Engeland, Amerika, Nieuw Zeeland en Canada. Patrick Deters interviewde voor Zwartekat.nl de Britse comedian Alistair Barrie en Pete Johansson uit Canada (en sinds anderhalf jaar woonachtig in Engeland).