Podcast appearances and mentions of Angel Comedy

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, SHALAKA KURUP Born in India, Kurup is a superb observational comedian and has performed at venues across London including The Comedy Store, Angel Comedy and Sofa So Funny.  I have seen Kurup take part in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2023 where she came third), as well as the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2023 and again in 2025. 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 Shalaka Kurup's blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/03/20/shalaka-karup/ Shalaka Kurup's Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MsWildeChild Twitter (X): www.x.com/shalakakurup Instagram: www.instagram.com/shalakakurup/    

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, Barry Ferns sits down with legendary comedian and activist Mark Thomas. From shutting down McDonald's with budget-friendly produce to getting a general to admit to torture (yes, really), Mark's career has been a whirlwind of comedy with a conscience.Barry dives into Mark's groundbreaking Channel 4 series, his Extreme Rambling show and his unique approach to blending activism and stand-up. All this, while Mark whips up a meal mid-interview!Check out Mark on Facebook and his website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we're joined by Phil Nichol, a comedian, actor, and musician, who takes us through his journey in comedy since the late '80s. Phil reflects on the shift from experimental to polished comedy, the pressures of audience validation, and how social media and cancel culture have changed the game. He critiques modern comedy's focus on marketability over creative risks and shares his thoughts on the importance of authenticity, long-term experience, and staying true to the craft.Follow Phil on Instagram, Facebook, and check out his websiteCheck out our Ali Woods episode here.If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant Oliver Double—a comedy historian, drama lecturer, and seasoned performer. Oliver shares his unique approach to teaching stand-up comedy, and offers fascinating insights into the structure of comedy clubs, cultural dynamics in comedy, and the influence of legends like Mark Thomas and Stewart Lee.Thanks for tuning in, and be sure check out Oliver on his socials! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, PAUL MERRYCK. The Essex based character comedian is shameless, ineffective and unethical on stage delivering a hysterical collection of short stories and jokes about the mishaps of his life.  Merryck is a regular on the London and South-East comedy circuit and comperes a monthly night at ACanteen in Chelmsford.  He is also a regular at Fringe Festivals, including performing at the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2016, and Hastings Comedy Festival since 2018. I have seen Merryck live on stage for Angel Comedy at The Bill Murray pub in Islington, London in 2023, and a guest on The Late Show at The Hastings Comedy Festival in 2024. 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 Paul Merryck's blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/05/05/paul-merryck/ Paul Merryck Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064114387724 Instagram: www.instagram.com/paulmerryck/ Website: www.paulmerryck.com    

In this episode, we sit down with the hilarious Tom Houghton to talk about life in the Tower of London and his spooky encounters there. Tom also gives us a peek behind the curtain of his comedy career, discussing the pressures of staying fresh in an ever-evolving industry.From balancing live shows with his online presence to the challenges of creating diverse comedic personas, Tom shares insights into the art of making people laugh.Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Barry Ferns chats with the incredible Arielle Souma about her comedy career. Arielle shares stories about her original name, her start in stand-up, and the hurdles she faced during her first comedy course.She reflects on her passion for comedy, her goal to succeed without chasing fame, and how she stays honest on stage, tackling topics like relationships, sex, and life as a French comedian in the UK. Arielle also talks about performing in both English and French, and the differences in style and audience reactions.Follow Arielle on Instagram @arielle.souma and catch her live at The Bill Murray! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Barry Ferns chats with Rich Fulcher about his comedy journey, from Second City in Chicago to the success of The Mighty Boosh. Rich shares stories about navigating the comedy scene, collaborating with industry legends, and the transition from stage to TV. Expect plenty of laughs and insights into the ever-evolving world of comedy.Follow Rich on Instagram, and Twitter (or X? whatever you wanna call it).If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Barry Ferns interviews Liz Miele during her tour of Space Camp in May 2024. Liz talks everything stand-up, including her pivotal career moments, channelling emotions, and cockroaches!Follow Liz on Instagram, Twitter (or X? whatever you wanna call it), YouTube and check out her website www.lizmiele.comCheck out our Ali Woods episode here.If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, join host Marc as he sits down with the hilarious comedian Dominic Burrell. Dominic spills the beans on kicking off his comedy journey amidst the pandemic, making the shift from virtual Zoom gigs to the thrill of live performances. Get ready for a candid chat about the ups and downs of the stage, from triumphant moments to the hurdles of gong shows. Dominic opens up about the unique vibe of Comedy in Your Eye, an open mic that aims to foster a pro and supportive space for comedians. Dive into the challenges of snagging a spot on the show and the art of seizing opportunities in the comedy biz. Discover the nitty-gritty of Dom's experiences, from rocking bringer shows to the genuine camaraderie of Angel Comedy crowds. Feel the excitement as he spills the beans on green room antics and the rush of commanding big stages like Up The Creek. But that's not all – Dom shares insights into the famous faces that have graced Comedy in Your Eye and spills the beans on the comedy scene in Germany. Brace yourself for unexpected twists and turns at Comedy in Your Eye shows, and learn about Dom's go-to jokes and the role of music in setting the comedic tone. Join the conversation as Dom draws parallels between the London comedy circuit and the scene beyond, highlighting the warm and friendly vibes of the German comedy community. He dishes on the contrasts of performing in and outside London, shedding light on the allure of smaller gigs and the thrill of legendary comedy venues. As the chat winds down, Dom talk about the perks of gigs beyond London, where enthusiastic crowds reign supreme. Tune in to hear about Dom's take on ticket prices, his love for intimate comedy shows, and his dream of performing for larger audiences. Stick around for an unexpected twist in the comedian's challenge and snag Dom's social media deets for a dose of laughter beyond the podcast. This episode is a rollercoaster of laughs, insights, and a peek behind the curtain of the comedy world! ———————— Dominic Burrel Links: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdomedy   Comedy in Your Eye: https://www.instagram.com/comedyinyoureye   Open Mic Comedy Podcast www: https://openmiccomedypod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod/ ————————   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

My guest this week is an award-winning comedian, director, writer, MC and venue co-owner. He's featured on BBC, Channel 4 and Amazon Prime shows. He won the Malcolm Hardee Award and the Spirit of the fringe award at Edinburgh.  He changed his name to Lionel Richie for 7 years, he created the audio tour of the Edinburgh fringe and performed gigs on an ancient volcano which The Scotsman called their favourite Edinburgh experience, He co-founded the world famous Angel Comedy Club and Bill Murray pub which regularly hosts shows from giants of comedy including Eddie Izzard, James Acaster, Michael McIntyre, Romesh Ranganathan, Nish Kumar, Aisling Bea and Mae Martin. On this episode BARRY FERNS tells us about his comedy journey including going bankrupt and being homeless. He reveals the unbelievably shocking history of The Bill Murray and how Matt Lucas saved him when he was in a sticky situation, he explains what sex daleks are and how they came to be in the basement of his pub and we hear about some of the best events London has to offer.  Please follow and subscribe to BEST OF LONDON for links on all the platforms and social media, just click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon ⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ben@lifemac.com Barry Ferns Instagram is @barrybarryferns Best of London Instagram/x/tikitok is is @bestolondon with NO F Ben's instagram is @ben1hol ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bestoflondon⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bestoflondon/message

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, BARRY FERNS Beginning his stand-up career in 1995 aged 17, then quitting stand-up to make Edinburgh Fringe sketch shows, and then starting stand-up again from 2008, Barry Ferns is an extremely quick-witted host and headline comedian. One of the founding members of Angel Comedy in London and nominated for best compere at the Chortle Awards in 2014 for his work at the Angel Comedy Club, in 2012, he was in the final of the Leicester Square Comedian of The Year competition and he regularly appears at many comedy festivals. I have seen Ferns perform for Mervyn Stutter's Pick of The Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2015 and at the Hastings Fringe Comedy Festival 2022 hosting the Norman Award Newcomer of The Year. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Barry Ferns Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/barrybarryferns/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/barryferns Instagram: www.instagram.com/barrybarryferns/ Website: www.barryferns.co.uk        

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian FRANCIS FOSTER about his comedy career. Francis Foster is a brilliant stand-up comedian who regularly performs at UK comedy clubs, as well as all over the world.  His writing credits include Mock The Week for the BBC, and in 2018, he began co-hosting the podcast TRIGGERnometry with fellow comedian Konstantin Kisin, which has achieved enormous success. I have seen Foster on stage for Birdies Comedy in 2014, Always Be Comedy in 2016 and for Angel Comedy at the Camden Head, Islington in 2017 all in London. 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 Francis Foster's blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/10/31/francis-foster/ Francis Foster's Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/francis.foster3 Twitter: www.twitter.com/francisjfoster Instagram: www.instagram.com/francisjfoster/ Website: www.francisfoster.co.uk  

As we look at John Giftah's top exclusive interviews of 2022, here's a throwback to interviewing Mark Angel Comedy lead Actor Baze10. You can buy my new bestselling book, UNVEIL YOUR PURPOSE (a #1 Newly Released Bestseller on Amazon) here: India: https://www.amazon.in/UNVEIL-YOUR-PURPOSE-John-Giftah/dp/B08K2CJKP2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=john+giftah&qid=1611990618&sr=8-1 Global Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Unveil-Your-Purpose-Complete-Created-ebook/dp/B08L7XX9PJ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=john+giftah%27&qid=1611990705&sr=8-2 You can stay in touch with me through these platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/johngiftah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johngiftah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjohngiftah/ Website: https://www.johngiftah.com/ If you're blessed by this sermon, don't forget to share it with someone, and please do rate/ review the podcast so that it will help us reach more people with the message of hope. For supporting the ministry financially: PayPal: paypal.me/johngiftah Link to The Inspiration Hub Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-inspiration-hub/id1596599540 Link to Weekly Tamil Christian Messages Podcast (John Giftah) : Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/tamil-christian-messages-john-giftah/id1596445581 Check out the "Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah" podcast (Among the Top Christian Podcasts in India Ranking #1 / #2 on multiple podcast platforms and among the Top Podcasts in the world (2021)) : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fuel-for-the-soul-with-john-giftah-inspirational/id1588234296 #JohnGiftah #JohnGiftahPodcast #Christian #Christianity #BibleStudy #Faith #Hope #InspirationalSermon #ChristianMotivation #ChristianInspiration #Motivation #Motivational #Inspirational #Bible #BibleStudy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-giftah/message

An absolute ramble from a tired man who needs to go to bed. That's me by the way. I was with Josh at Angel comedy club and it was nice. Basically. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eveningalmanac/message

This wek we go all the way back to 2014 when Barry spoke to Sunil Patel when Sunil was relatively new to the comedy scene. Part 2 next week will be an interview with Sunil from early in 2022, where he has been a well established comic on the circuit, as well as being on countless TV shows and films.Sunil's website is here and you can follow him on Twitter here and Instagram here.If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is an archive interview from 2014 when Barry spoke to Celia upstairs at the Camden Head pub in Islington.Follow Celia on Twitter here and Instagram hereIf you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we celebrate 550 episodes of the DAILY podcast, it's an honor to have Mark Angel Comedy Lead Actor Baze 10 as our special guest. We discussed about his journey, Christians and the Entertainment industry, career advice, advice to budding new artists, practical evangelism keys and more! You can buy my new bestselling book, UNVEIL YOUR PURPOSE (a #1 Newly Released Bestseller on Amazon) here: India: https://www.amazon.in/UNVEIL-YOUR-PURPOSE-John-Giftah/dp/B08K2CJKP2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=john+giftah&qid=1611990618&sr=8-1 Global Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Unveil-Your-Purpose-Complete-Created-ebook/dp/B08L7XX9PJ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=john+giftah%27&qid=1611990705&sr=8-2 You can stay in touch with me through these platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/johngiftah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johngiftah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjohngiftah/ Website: https://www.johngiftah.com/ If you're blessed by this sermon, don't forget to share it with someone, and please do rate/ review the podcast so that it will help us reach more people with the message of hope. For supporting the ministry financially: PayPal: paypal.me/johngiftah Link to The Inspiration Hub Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-inspiration-hub/id1596599540 Link to Weekly Tamil Christian Messages Podcast (John Giftah) : Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/tamil-christian-messages-john-giftah/id1596445581 WEEKLY RADIO SHOW DETAILS: Fuel For the Soul with John Giftah RADIO SHOW aires EVERY SUNDAY at 7 AM EST (5 AM MST / 5:30 PM IST on Military Broadcast Radio. You can watch the livestream on the JOHN GIFTAH Youtube channel or You can listen/watch on https://mbradio.us/ or by downloading the Military Broadcast Radio - MBR App on your phone. Check out the "Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah" podcast (Among the Top Christian Podcasts in India Ranking #1 / #2 on multiple podcast platforms and among the Top Podcasts in the world (2021)) : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fuel-for-the-soul-with-john-giftah-inspirational/id1588234296 #JohnGiftah #JohnGiftahPodcast #Christian #Christianity #BibleStudy #Faith #Hope #InspirationalSermon #ChristianMotivation #ChristianInspiration #Motivation #Motivational #Inspirational #Bible #BibleStudy Baze10 Details - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BAZE10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baze10official/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Baze10official Baze 10 Smile Ng Project Donation Details: Account details: 0616269267 Okwara Prince GT Bank. (Dollar account) 2269857986 Okwara Prince United Bank of Africa (Euro) For easy payment you can use the following payment platforms: Worldremit, Remitly, Sendwave, western union etc and send a prove of payment to Smileprojectng @gmail.com for documentation sake. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-giftah/message

Something different this week. Recorded during lockdown, Barry speaks to Richard and Greta (otherwise known as Shenoah Allen and Nina Conti). Richard and Greta host a podcast all about how to get the most out of your partner. They don't hold back on sharing their most intimate parts fo their life, even with Barry on zoom.Listen to Richard and Greta here and folow them on Instagram. On a completely unrelated note, you can find dates and socials of Nina Conti here and Shenoah Alllen here.If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Barry chats to Shenoah Allen. Formally of The Pyjama Men with long term comedy partner Mark Chavez and currently of podcast hit Richard And Greta with Nina Conti. Shenoah talks about his ups and downs in comedy, adjusting to life after a double act and starting a new one and generla comedy business.Follow Shenoah on Twitter, Instagram and go here for the Richard and Greta podcast as well as live dates.If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we go back to 2021 for a chat with Nick Elleray. Nick tirelessly brings his dry and devastating wit to the comedy circuit and his in depth chat with Barry about his comedy history, living in London and maybe hating it and his australian heritage.Follow Nick on Twitter @nickelleray, Instagram @nickelleray and his snazzy website nickelleray.comIf you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Barry speaks to Eric Lampaert. Eric has had quite the career since starting stand up in 2018. He tells Barry about his experience filming a reality show, landing roles working for Luc Besson and how his amnesia made him think he created the pandemic!See more of Eric's work at ericlampaert.com and follow him on Instagram If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Barry goes back to his 2015 conversation with Phil Jerrod, where phil talks Barry through his career up until then, the mould on the ceiling and the bastard Paul Bets. Phil was a giant on the Brighton circuit and hosted The Crash Bang Wallop podcast. He sadly passed away in 2021, however, even if you take a glance at just a few of the tributes that poured out from comedians, his memory and comedy will live on and be admired. You should definitely check out his stuff on Youtube. If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Barry chats to New York stand up Joe Zimmerman. They talk about switchign things up for UK audiences, how to deal with pissed off audiences, and good old fashioned polyamory! Check out Joe's comedy albums "Comedy To Fall Asleep To", "Innocence" and "Smiling At Wolves".Follow Joe on Twitter @joezimmerman, Instagram @joezimmerman and his snazzy website zimmermancomedy.comIf you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Barry chats to up and coming comedian Tamsyn Kelly. Tamsyn was a BBC New Comedy Award Regional Finalist and Leciester Square New Comedian Finalist, both in 2021 and was performed on Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). In this candid interview, Tamsyn tells us about what it's like growing up working class in Cornwall and getting into acting and stand up, performing in drag and comedy as well as some of the ridiculous excersises she had to endure at acting school. Follow Tamsyn on Twitter @TamsynKelly and on Instagram @tamsynkellyIf you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to comedian JONATHAN BOULTON about his comedy career. I have known British comedian Jonathan Boulton for years.  I first worked for him in 2010.  One day in 2013, he told me he had applied for a six-month comedy course at London's City Lit Academy.  He won the competition and not long after, he moved to Dubai and became a co-founder and regular comedian at Yalla Laughs Comedy Club in Abu Dhabi.  In 2021, he returned to London to continue his comic journey. I have seen Boulton many times live including Comedy Virgins at The Cavendish Arms in Stockwell, Angel Comedy at The Camden Head in Islington and six shows for We Love Comedy at The Pipeline, Liverpool Street all in London in 2013. 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 Jonathan Boulton's blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/08/jonathan-boulton/ Jonathan Boulton's Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yallalaughs Twitter: www.twitter.com/yallalaughs Instagram: www.instagram.com/yallalaughs            

This week's Retro Version goes way way way back to 2014 when Barry spoke to Rob Auton. Since then Rob has become one of the most recognised and respected names in stand-up and has gone on to create several hilarious and poetic live shows. He's also written a book - I Strongly Believe in Incredible Things - available to buy here.Follow Rob on Twitter, Instagram and his websiteIf you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we go back in time 7 years to the hallway in The Camden Head in Islington to chat with Ellie Taylor - before she appeared on The Mash Report, Live at the Apollo and Ted Lasso. Barry speaks to her about her acting roles (both comedy and serious) and what it's like performing stand up in those dreaded corporate gigs.Follow Ellie on Twitter @EllieJaneTaylor and on Instagram @ElliejaneTaylorIf you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram @angelcomedy and Twitter @angelcomedy!Angel Comedy puts on live comedy shows every night of the week at our venue The Bill Murray pub and The Camden Head, both in Angel, Islington. See what's on here Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Barry talks to alternative comedian Joz Norris. They talk about Joz's career, how to fund a show, the Edinburgh fringe and Joz's experience creating a whole new show with a team.If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Barry talks to producer, writer, blogger and comedy archivist (?) John Fleming. Barry and John go way back so those of you who are adverse to gentle ribbing, this episode may not be for you.John talks about his long and varied career, the difference between starting comedy in the 80s to now and his friendship comedian, comedy club owner, collaborator and comedy giant Malcolm Hardee. If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and his long time friend and collaborator, comedian Chris Head. Chris has had a long career in comedy and now teaches stand up at all levels.Chris talks about his experiences starting out, his various writing gigs and living on the south coast where he met and worked with the aforementioned Barry Ferns.If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and New Orleans comedian Sean Patton. Sean has performed stand up on Conan, Jimmy Fallon and Comedy Central's Live at Gotham to name a few. You may have also seen him act on Inside Amy Schumer and Maron.Sean talks about his experiences starting in New Orleans, living in New York and the difference between performing stand up in New York and LA. We hope you love the episode!If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and the award-winning comedy writer and stand-up comedian Gráinne Maguire!Gráinne talks all about her process of improving in comedy, moving to London and having her very own niche.We hope you love the episode!If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and the award-winning writer and stand-up comedian Brenda Gilhooly!Brenda talks all about her time writing with Harry Hill, her transition into stand-up and grappling with prejudice in the industry.We hope you love the episode!If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and the late American stand-up comedian Lynn Ruth Miller!In an interview recorded shortly before Lynn's passing, you'll hear Lynn's anecdotes about touring the world as the oldest stand-up comedian! Lynn's stand-up career started well into her 70s, but that didn't stop her from making her mark on the world, as you'll hear in this episode.Please have a look at some of Lynn's iconic archived work!http://www.lynnruthmiller.net/https://www.facebook.com/LynnRuthMiller/If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning British comedian and TV personality Seann Walsh!Seann talks all about his idea of stage presence and identity, dealing with a media storm and his time on Strictly Come Dancing...!We hope you love the episode!If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon!Some links to Seann's stuff:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-upset-you-now/id1512239264https://www.instagram.com/seannwalsh/?hl=en Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning British comedian and writer Steve Hall!Steve talks all about his time with Klang, toeing the line of controversy and writing with Russell Howard!We hope you love the episode!If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning British comedy veteran Simon Munnery!Simon talks all about his battle with expectations, following your own rabbit holes and his relationship with Banksy! We hope you love the episode!If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Margate Shell Grotto? A Roman temple? A cubbyhole of the Knights Templar? The lair of a very odd Batman villain? Getting to the bottom of this subterranean head scratcher, the Loreboys meet the semi-aquatic Lord Rokeby and discover the tragic consequences of a rodent-bird love triangle. All of this, in front of a live studio audience!  This is the second part of our 100th Episode Extravaganza™ which you can find uncut on YouTube. With thanks to Angel Comedy at The Bill Murray and Kien of Negative Space Design.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning British comedian and writer Heidi Regan!Heidi talks all about her lockdown to build a routine and her development as a writer and comedianWe hope you love the episode!If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning British comedian and Instagram star Tatty Macleod!Tatty talks all about her use of TikTok and Instagram to grow an online audience through lockdown, her experiences as a bilingual comedian and finding your funny!We hope you love the episode!Some links to Tatty's work and resources:https://www.instagram.com/tatty_macleod/https://www.tiktok.com/@tatty.macleod?lang=enhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/videoleap-editor-by-lightricks/id1255135442If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning British, and once-glassed-on-stage comedian, James Loveridge!James talks all about his writing process, performing on stage, and the real drama behind being a stand-up comedian!We hope you love the episode!If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning British comedian Tom Elwes!Tom talks all about his use of TikTok and Instagram to grow an online audience through lockdown, his first "hit" video and dealing with questionable housemates!We hope you love the episode!Some links to Tom's work and resources:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-i-do-is-fail/id1304552003https://www.instagram.com/tomelwes/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tomelwes?source=h5_mhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/videoleap-editor-by-lightricks/id1255135442If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning British comedian, writer and paramedic Cerys Nelmes!Cerys talks all about her writing process, showing real emotions on stage, and the real drama behind being a front-line paramedic!We hope you love the episode!Where you can find Cerys:https://www.cerysnelmes.com/https://twitter.com/cerysnelmesIf you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning British comedian Ali Woods! Ali talks all about his rise to online fame on TikTok and Instagram through lockdown, what it means to "make it" and where he expects digital superstardom to go!We hope you love the episode!Some links to Ali's work and resources:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-i-do-is-fail/id1304552003https://www.instagram.com/aliwoodsgigs/https://apps.apple.com/us/app/videoleap-editor-by-lightricks/id1255135442https://inshot.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-i-do-is-fail/id1304552003https://www.comedianscomedian.com/If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning British comedian Ahir Shah! Ahir talks through the importance of mentorship to him and grappling with his family's expectations of what comedy "should" be... Barry and Ahir chat all things "Mash Report" and the obstacles Ahir faced to get to that point! We hope you love the episode!In case 1 hour of Barry and Ahir wasn't quite enough for you, there's an extra 30 mins of chat on our Patreon (patreon.com/angelcomedy), during which you can hear Barry's more "waffly" introduction to the episode, and Ahir's take on the Fall of Communism...If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and award-winning Egyptian-American comedian Maria Shehata! Maria talks all about her well-travelled lifestyle, including her time in New York, London and LA. The differences in material between Maria's US performances vs her UK gigs are massive, so she describes what it's like to adapt your act to suit the audience. If you enjoyed this podcast, then why not check out some of the other episodes? There's plenty to choose from! We'd love for you to leave us a (nice) review on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @angelcomedy! Thanks so much for listening, see you soon! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this brand new episode of The Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear a conversation between Barry Ferns and UK renowned comedian, performer (and immigration lawyer) Sikisa!During this episode, Sikisa talks about growing up as a black woman, how that shaped her material in the future, as well as not always catering your set to the audience you perform to. All things comedy started at The Cavendish Arms, for Sikisa, so she gives a good amount of details into the inner workings of working and performing there, as well as her route to comedy through Burlesque!We hope you love this episode, if you did, then leave us a nice review, or let us know what you think @angelcomedy on Instagram and Twitter! Enjoy!Timestamps:2:00 How would you describe yourself7:00 Growing up as a black woman10:00 Growing up on council estates13:00 Balancing jobs and studying15:00 Writing on stage, improvising18:00 Dyslexic qualities, how the routine must be shaped around that22:00 Dealing with criticism 26:00 Feeling of impostor syndrome for big events31:00 How being an only child changes the mentality of responsibility33:00 Barry's MC course36:00 Jonathon Ross performance38:00 Post lockdown social interactions, succeeding under pressure40:00 Burlesque experience – standing out in that industry43:00 Cavendish Arms, starting it all up for Sikisa47:00 How Sikisa describes the Cavendish Arms51:00 Expectations when starting up your career (funny section)57:00 Leicester Comedy Show1:00:00 Not always catering to your audience in terms of material1:07:00 Current writing material, politically oriented1:09:00 Pick one thing you'll be doing in 5 or 10 years time1:14:00 The endings Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is love (baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me know more). On this week's episode we speak to budding neuroscientist and co-host of 'Living Room Logic' Andrew McGovern and Loveryboy comedian Kevin O'Connel to find out what the neurochemical explanation is for love, what the dumbest thing we've done for love is, whether or not the friend zone exists and why I might need to convince my wife to go to couple's therapy for the perks. Expert guest:Andrew McGovern is a budding neuroscientist who firmly believes the future of medicine has sex in mind. Careful now you little minx, he studies sex differences in risk of diseases like Alzheimer's and in mental health. Currently a bioscience teacher in university, he loves sharing his passions with his students and, well, anyone who will listen. Last year Andrew won the audience price in the regional and all Ireland FameLab finals, Ireland's biggest science communication competition. He's also the host of the fantastic living room logic podcast which I highly recommend. Comedian guest:Since moving to London in 2016, Kevin has been making waves with his high energy performances and whimsical material. In 2019 he was featured on Union Jack Radio's "One Night Stand" and has been a finalist in the Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2017 and the prestigious NATYs (New Act of the Year) 2018. Kevin is an alumni of the Soho Youth Company and regularly gigs across the UK and Ireland. He regularly plays at venues such as the Comedy Store, Angel Comedy, The Poodle Club and The Stand. Kevin will soon be performing his solo show at the Camden Fringe Festival, keep an eye out on his Facebook and website for more details. 

A couple of weeks ago, we got together to do Mystery on the Rocks in the same room for the first time in over a year and did a live show from Angel Comedy's brilliant venue The Bill Murray. Restrictions still prevented us having audience in the room with us and so we livestreamed a slightly chaotic show where we got super giddy at being together for the first time in a long time. During the shenanigans, we did touch upon the story of the terrifying ghost ship SS Ourang Medan, and thought why not edit together an episode from the live show? So we did!An eerie distress call from the doomed ship caused two vessels in what was the Dutch East Indies to investigate, whereupon they found the Ourang Medan's entire crew dead and, disturbingly, all in the same pose. But is it actually a horrifying true story or just an urban myth? The jury has remained out ever since the story first surfaced in the 1940s... And find out if there is anything cool dude Masud can't style out... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

**As it's a special occasion, the video of this show is still available on our Patreon FOR EVERYONE (not just Patrons!)**Here it is! The live show for anyone who missed it (or those who want to experience  it again) We're joined by mega-fan and future housemate of Sunil, the wonderful Helen Bauer! Also, due to the subject matter discussed, the title of this episode can be read as either "Live (with Helen Bauer)" or "Live (with Helen Bauer)" Now THAT is podcasting. Recorded on 5th May 2021 at the Bill Murrary Comedy Club - thank you to Angel Comedy for facilitating us and our nonsense. Follow Helen on all the usual platforms:TwitterInstagram Website ----  Follow the show here Twitter: https://twitter.com/whyharrietcryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyisharrietcrying/Website: https://whyisharrietcrying.com/ Follow Harriet here Twitter: https://twitter.com/harrietkemsleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrietkemsley/ Follow Sunil here Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunildpatelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunilpatelsolutions/ Produced by Eliot J Fallows Twitter: https://twitter.com/eliotjfallowsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliotjfallows/   And feel free to contact the show via email: whyisharrietcrying@outlook.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyisharrietcrying

In this episode of The Angel Comedy Podcast, you'll hear Barry Ferns talking to actor, comedian and former street-performer Stuart Goldsmith! Join them for a light-hearted, friendly chat, during which they'll be talking all about crowd control, street performing and motivation! A brilliant resource for budding comedians, performers and fans of stand-up alike. Let us know what you think about this episode @angelcomedy on Twitter and Instagram! Enjoy!You don't want to miss this one! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome to 'Oh Lockdown! How We Laughed...' Season 2, Episode 20 with special guest, all the way from London via Liverpool Guy Fagan(Rollercoaster Comedy). Guy is a little bit Merseyside a little bit London. Hailing from the Wirral Peninsula but based in North London he started doing comedy in 2019 having completed a Rob Hitchmough writing workshop. From there he through himself into the London scene including performances at Downstairs at the Kings Head and Angel Comedy. He straddles Merseyside wit with urban observations and anecdotes about his latest reality TV binge watch. In lockdown he set up international Zoom show Rollercoaster Comedy which he hosts establishing a growing loyal following. In April he launched the Dog On The Pitch Podcast where he chats to comedians about their experiences and escapades following their favourite footy team. Join us as we chat about comedy, lockdown and get so lost in the chat we completely forget to mention Guys excellent 'Dog on The Pitch' podcast.

Tune in to this episode of The Angel Comedy Podcast, where you'll be hearing an interview with professional storyteller Clare Murphy!During this interview, you will gain a great deal of insight into the art of storytelling, the process of modern myth-making, and the importance of self-care! Clare has built up a vast portfolio of storytelling and performing experience, including work for NASA, RSC, and most recently the NHS! Through these roles, Clare has been able to perfect the art of storytelling, as a passion and as a career, and is ready to share all with you on this episode of the Angel Comedy Podcast!Timestamps:0:30-2:45 – Barry introduces Clare2:45-4:00 – Clare talks about storytelling as a job4:00-8:30 - Journey to comedy career, openness to opportunities8:30-13:20 - First gigs and emotional experience14:00 -19:00 - Clare Explaining storytelling and personal skills gained21:30-26:00 - Anyone can tell stories, but not everyone can be a storyteller26:00-28:45 – The difference between storytellers and comedians29:00-34:30 – Understanding the audience and their desires33:30-36:30 – Happiness brings success38:00-41:30 - The importance of asking for opportunities43:40-49:00 - Always learning and fearing failure49:30-53:00 - Learning from your own mistakes, and group work54:30-1:00:15 - Magic in a real context1:00:30-1:02:30 - A Way Of Being Free1:03:00-1:05:30 – Myths vs news1:06:00-1:08:30 – Modern myth making1:09:00-1:10:50 – Self care importance1:11:10-1:14:00 - Self care for everyone, mindfulness tips1:14:00-1:16:00 – Burnout effects1:16:00-1:17:30 – Outro! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's here!! The first ever episode of The Angel Comedy Podcast has arrived! In this exclusive interview with internationally renowned actor, writer and comedian Marc Maron, we're hoping to start off the podcast with a bang! Marc talks all about his experiences with his own podcasts, as well as interviewing some huge names and faces. This interview will act as a brilliant resource for anyone with an interest in stand-up and podcasting, or just looking for a humorous way to spend an hour... Either way, let us know what you think on @angelcomedy on Twitter and Instagram! Enjoy! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Barry Ferns in this introductory episode of the brand new Angel Comedy Podcast, during which he will be outlining the contents of the coming episodes. Explore the motivations and inspirations for the podcast itself, and prepare for an insightful, hilarious and exclusive series of interviews in the Angel Comedy Podcast! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr David Luke a leading researcher into the benefits of psychedelics on the brain joins guest comedian James O'Donnell to discuss what to tell your parents about using psychedelics, when you might be able to get a prescription of magic mushrooms, weirdest tripping stories and more.  Guest information: James O'Donnel is a brilliant comedian and one of the co-runners of Angel Comedy.  - https://www.instagram.com/jamesodcomedy/-https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/Dr David Luke is a researcher into the impacts of psychedelics on the brain at Kings College London and Senior Lecturer of Psychology at Greenwich University. - https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/faculty-of-education-and-health/dr-david-luke

Here's the links to these clubs crowdfunders - The Stand - https://www.thestand.co.uk/donate/Angel Comedy - https://www.patreon.com/angelcomedyMonkey Barrel - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/monkey-barrel-comedyJust the Tonic - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/keep-just-the-tonic-edinburgh-alivePhoenix Artists Club - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-phoenix-arts-club-10-year-survival-planIf you can support, please do. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this conversation I chat to comedian, writer, director and co-founder of Angel Comedy, Barry Ferns (https://barryferns.com).Barry has as written for the BBC, Channel 4 and Radio 4. His short films have been selected for The LA Comedy Film festival, Raindance and North by Northwest and he has won the Malcom Hardee Award for Comedy, as well as the Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe award. And in addition, Barry has been nominated as one of the best MC’s in the UK.We kick things off, talking about the need to eat healthily, to feel good and how Barry needs a creative outlet everyday, to make him feel balanced and normal. We discuss Barry’s creative projects and the time management involved in running them alongside Angel Comedy.Barry describes how he started stand up as a 17 year old and then took a 10 year sabbatical to write and perform in sketch comedy, with Chris Head. He explains that part of the reason he created Angel Comedy, was because he felt people wouldn’t want to hire him, so he built his own space where he could do what he liked; whilst also offering stage time to fellow comedians.We discuss what society deems as being creative and the idea of glorifying the tortured artist. The tension between being creative and wanting to be seen to be creative on social media. Barry explains that we’re not lazy at the things we enjoy and are good at, where as we’re lazy at the things we don’t enjoy. We also talk about whether the multi hyphenate approach is best, or just to focus on getting better at one thing at a time. Barry also emphasises the importance of learning how to network.We share our experiences of attending US short film festivals and Barry describes how friends and family crowd funded to cover his flight and accommodation to attend the LA Comedy Film Festival. He talks about the struggle of selling and putting your art out there.Barry also describes the experience of attending a zen dojo and vipassana 10 day meditation retreats and a 2 month long meditation retreat, in the middle of the jungle in Burma. He opens up about his struggles with depression, explains the importance of keystone habits, we discuss psychedelics and loads more!Rating and reviewing the podcast has never been easier, just click on this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/balanceHappy listening :)Steve - @offkeysteve See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the US, it's apparent that people are finding ways to celebrate graduations despite them being cancelled due to COVID-19. And, around the world people are continuing to do random acts of kindness. It seems that almost two months into quarantine, people are still finding ways to get some good out of a bad situation. In addition to random acts of kindness and graduations, this week we hear more from Rose Cayetano and how her crocheting is helping people in need. And, this past week Captain Tom Moore celebrated his 100th birthday. Happy birthday and thank you for helping raise $39 million for the U.K.'s National Health Service. This week's artist spotlight is close to my heart: Angel Comedy. Angel Comedy is an institution at the heart of the UK comedy circuit run by comedians for comedians. And, it's where I first decided I was going to pursue stand-up comedy. To help support Angel Comedy and their comedians, you can donate to their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/angelcomedy Next week we have two big national holidays in the US. May 5 is National Teachers Day and May 6 is National Nurses Day. Good News: A Podcast is reliant on your call-ins to keep this show going, and what I’m asking this week is if you know a teacher or nurse, reach out to them, say thank you and please share their wonderful work with this podcast. Call-in with a shout out or story of all their hard work and shed some light on all the good they do. To share a good news story with this podcast, you can send an audio recording to connorkwiecien@gmail.com, or call my google voice account and leave a message at 917-960-7635. From there, I can download the voice message and put it in the show. Just make sure you have the source for the info, if there is one other than you.

Call all the teenage girls you know and tell them to run away from home and go to the podcast shop because Captain Sean McLoughlin and First Mate Eliot J Fallows are bringing you the newest, sexiest boyband in all of Jerusalem. We've got the bad boy (Hosea), The boy next door (Joel), The one who dies young (Amos), The mums' favourite who probably turns out to be the one who gets caught sending pics of his penis to girls (Obadiah) and gay one with the best voice (Jonah) It's the penultimate episode before the end of the Old Testament and you can celebrate with us at the LIVE SHOW on 3rd November at the Bill Murray, Angel Comedy in London (18:45, £5) LINK: https://angelcomedyclub.nutickets.com/54960467 AND remember to send us an email or message for us to read during the show (readthebiblepod@gmail.com) If you can't support us by buying a ticket, maybe leave us a nice review and tell a friend? We love you and we have dirt on you.

Anybody on the open mic scene in London over recent years will recognise Ross Smith, as a long-standing host of the popular Comedy Virgins night at the Cavendish Arms, as well as Angel Comedy at the Bill Murray Pub. He’s created two succesful Edinburgh shows, and is a regular face at comedy clubs in London … Continue reading "Back to Basics Comedy Podcast Episode 7 – Ross Smith"

The December DIALOGUES event, "Katerina Vrana: I nearly died laughing" featured a discussion with stand-up comedian Katerina Vrana. Katerina took stock of the past year, discussing the trials and tribulations that almost cost her her life and the dreams she has for the year ahead, all with the incredible humor that earned her third place in the "Funniest Person in the World" competition. The event took place on December 19th, 2018 at the Athens Conservatoire. Katerina Vrana is one of Greece's top stand-up comedians. She has been a Funny Women Finalist, a TEDx performer, has appeared on BBC TV and Radio and on Greek TV, has gigged in the UK, Greece, Australia, the United States and the Balkans, has hosted her own night at the Southbank Centre in London, and is one of the founders of Angel Comedy, one of London's most successful comedy clubs. CNN included her in its list of "Female Comedians to Watch" alongside Bridget Christie, Janeanne Garofalo and Sarah Millican to name a few. In December 2016 Katerina represented Greece in the Laugh Factory's "Funniest Person In The World" competition. She was the only woman to reach the Final and came third. In April 2017, Katerina fell critically ill and is currently in recovery. Katerina Vrana discussed with journalist, Anna-Kynthia Bousdoukou.

Το Δεκέμβριο, οι ΔΙΑΛΟΓΟΙ παρουσίασαν την εκδήλωση «Κατερίνα Βρανά: Πεθαίνοντας στα γέλια»με την stand up comedian Κατερίνα Βρανά η οποία έκανε τον απολογισμό της για τη χρονιά που τελειώνει, τις αντιξοότητες που πέρασε και τα όνειρά της για το μέλλον, πάντα με το ιδιαίτερο χιούμορ που την έκανε γνωστή και αγαπητή στο ευρύ κοινό. Η εκδήλωση πραγματοποιήθηκε την Τετάρτη 19 Δεκεμβρίου 2018 στο Ωδείο Αθηνών. Η Κατερίνα Βρανά συγκαταλέγεται ανάμεσα στα μεγαλύτερα ονόματα του χώρου του stand up comedy στην Ελλάδα. Έχει διακριθεί στο διεθνή διαγωνισμό Funny Women, ήταν ομιλήτρια σε εκδήλωση TEDx, και έχει εμφανιστεί στην τηλεόραση και το ραδιόφωνο του BBC καθώς και σε πολλές εκπομπές της ελληνικής τηλεόρασης. Έχει δώσει παραστάσεις στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, την Ελλάδα, την Αυστραλία, τις ΗΠΑ και τα Βαλκάνια και είναι ένα από τα ιδρυτικά μέλη του Angel Comedy, ένα από τα πιο φημισμένα comedy clubs του Λονδίνου. Το CNN την συμπεριέλαβε στη λίστα με τις καλύτερες κωμικούς. Τον Δεκέμβριο του 2016 εκπροσώπησε την Ελλάδα στο διαγωνισμό «Funniest Person In The World» του Laugh Factory. Ήταν η μόνη γυναίκα που έφτασε στον τελικό και κατέκτησε την τρίτη θέση. Τον Απρίλιο του 2017 αντιμετώπισε μια σοβαρή περιπέτεια υγείας και τώρα βρίσκεται σε περίοδο ανάρρωσης. Η Κατερίνα Βρανά σε μια συζήτηση εφ' όλης της ύλης με τη δημοσιογράφο, Άννα-Κύνθια Μπουσδούκου.

This week on the Wedding Guest Extraordinaire podcast, wedding expert, Sarah Southern chats to the award winning performer and published suffrage author Dr Naomi Paxton. Naomi performs as the brilliant Ada Campe and will be performing as part of the Royal Wedding Comedy show on 12 May 2018 at Angel Comedy.  

John Gordillo (@johngordillo) is an award-winning script editor/director who has worked with Eddie Izzard, Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi, Dara Ó Briain, Paul Chowdhry, Michael Mcintyre, Mark Steel and Reginald D Hunter.I got him on to talk about...-What is a director and what do they do for comedy shows?-How does the venue size (arena / theatre) impact his directing?-His excitement and drive to tell stories in any medium and in any format.-His take on the collaborative process-Why “why” you’re doing something is the most important thing.-What’s it like making TV for 11 million subscribers and then going home to make an episode of his niche podcast to a significantly lower number of subscribers.AND MOREStream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JohnGordilloiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTBGa80NTCUThis interview would be good for anyone looking at developing a solo hour show or who has an interest in how their favourite comedians use the power of collaboration to take their shows to the next level. If you're new here please hit that subscribe button, if you're old here please do consider giving it an honest review in iTunes. You can also donate via paypal or patreon https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast If you'd like to take part in one of John's "doctor clinics" you can email him - johngordillo@hotmail.com or check the Angel Comedy website - http://bit.ly/2F8jbB8----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to see me live? How very kind of you...Please come see me at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2018 - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-sex-drugs-and-other-things-i-never-doOr come and see me on tour with that show from Sept 2018 - http://simoncaine.co.uk/2018Tour----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you! Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self. Here are the links - iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943 Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw Facebook group -

Live! From The Bill Murray in London, Paul & Eli present a reasonably special episode of CheapShow with Mr Special Guest himself, Stuart Ashen! In another typically low rent, omnishambles episode, the Cheap Chaps deliver a solid collection of bric-a-brac, lousy tat and grimy snacks! Eli gets dissed by Paul in an epic slamdown... if only the music cue worked! The audience foist some lovely presents upon the hosts. Stuart regrets every minute and Paul and Eli have quite a few "falling outs"! So, you know, the usual, only this time... LIVE & (largely) UNEDITED! Thanks to The Bill Murray Pub and Angel Comedy for having us! @angelcomedy @billmurraypub Share & Enjoy. Subscribe or Die! You can see pictures and accompanying videos for this episode on our website www.thecheapshow.co.uk If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com And if you have to, follow us on Twitter @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid If you like what you hear, please spread the word! Like, Review, Share, Comment... all that jazz! WARNING *Show contains strong language and adult material

My first guest for a long time! TOO LONG! I was bored of my own voice... Daniel Wye is a very talented stand up comedian. He is fairly new to the game and pretty good at it! He's full of energy, banter, crude, rude and lewd jokes... He has a presence that people are attracted to and sometimes scared of but expect to see him smashing it up in this world for years to come. I haven't had this much fun on the pod for a while and feel like this helped start to shape it up into more of the kind of thing I want to put out there!Look out for Dan on the circuit and Go see and support him on May 10th at the Angel Comedy club for "So you think you're funny".@DanielWyeENJOY!!! http://soyouthinkyourefunny.co.uk/

Barry Ferns (@barryferns) started Angel Comedy (@angelcomedy) 6 years ago in 2010 as an open mic night to give himself more stagetime. Since then it has expanded and now runs comedy shows 7 nights a week. More recently the core team and their volunteer army have crowdfunded to lease their very own venue, just down the road from the original. They raised £46,643 from 1049 in 30 days. I got on Barry and former comedian, now Angel booker / show manager / venue manager / everything Sarah Pearce to talk about how they did it and what we can learn from them.This interview blew me away and by the end we were talking philosophy and finding what you want to do in life, and always working towards that. Specific subjects we covered included -How Angel has built it's reputation on the clubs ethos alone.How to build a community around a comedy club. The teamwork and DIY attitude that embodies the entire groups mentality towards work. Why they decided to buy a pub and when they felt was the best time to take that risk. Why Sarah quit stand up and why Barry see's his career as a constant process of making stuff and staying in the industry.How to find an audience for your shows/ gigs / comedy club.How they've made the free model work in London (UK). AND MORE! This podcast would be useful for anyone who is a fan of Angel Comedy and the work they do be you a performer or an audience member who has attended one (or several) of their shows. Or someone looking at setting up a comedy club and you're not sure of how to build an audience for it. Or you might just be a comedian who wants to know more about the free economy and how it works. You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/AngelComedyOr get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937Or stream it on YouTube - https://youtu.be/K1Rh3-lcp_g Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two! Thanks, Si x Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.Here are the links -iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943Webstream -

Morality and community comedy, the ethics of pedophiles and a cup of straight hot water. Alice talks to Barry Ferns of Angel Comedy about his kickstarter, and his difficult ideas. Barry can be found

The Fanny & Johnny Craddock of comedy podcasting - critic Kate Copstick and blogger John Fleming - talk about having sex, Gilbert & Sullivan, the new Angel Comedy club in London, Edinburgh Fringe comedy previews in the Mama Biashara performance space, the Jeremy Corbyn video, Clowns Without Borders, sending comedians to combat ISIS and Saddam Hussein’s creative idea plus… Comic David Mills’ major Hollywood movie, Copstick promotes Donald Trump and distrusts "raging lezzer" Hilary Clinton while John defends Bill Clinton's honesty… And then there is the origin of the legendary banger-up-the-bum routine and why (in Copstick’s opinion) "British comedy is going down the tubes”. http://www.grouchyclub.co.uk You can also download this audio podcast from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/grouchy-clubs-mostly-about/id977279883 John Fleming posts occasional blogs at: http://blog.thejohnfleming.com

In the hot seat this week is Mr Barry Ferns! Well known to pretty much everybody on the circuit, the comedy angel chats about his 7 days a week club, Angel Comedy, how he writes his material and where to look when you are talking to him… Lots of great advice here for anyone doing standup.

This weeks guest in the hot-seat is Masud Milas. A very smooth and funny man who's no stranger to the comedy circuit, helping out at Angel Comedy & Rudy's revenge, which are both very popular comedy nights. We talk about his diverse background, writing techniques, running an open mic night and what an audience really thought of Michael McIntyre...

Barry Ferns is a stand up comedian, writer, director and actor. He is developing his comedy shorts series 'Why Are You Doing This To Me?' - films which have been shown at a number of international festivals including the LA Comedy Film Festival and New York's Southside Film Festival. Barry continues to innovate with his shows at the Edinburgh Festival, creating the first shows on top of Arthur's Seat, the first Audio Tour of the Fringe, dial-a-skethc, and 'This Show Belongs To Lionel Richie', all of which each year have received glowing reviews. Barry also runs and regularly hosts the extremely successful, Time Out recommended and free comedy night Angel Comedy in Islington. As a stand up comedian he has won the Comedy Store New Act competition, and been a finalist in five national stand-up competitions. His writing work has been featured on E4's School of Comedy and for shows on BBC Radio 1 and 4. Angel Comedy is launching every night of the week with an extravaganza week of comedy from Monday 30th September - Sunday 6th October. Monday 30th September A special screening of Tommy Wiseau's infamous "The Room" Tuesday 1st October Shappi Khorsandi (Live At The Apollo) doing her show, plus a very special guest Wednesday 2nd october Jarred Christmas (Live At The Apollo) Simon Munnery (Attention Scum, C4) Thursday 3rd October Sara Pascoe (The Thick Of It / Live At The Apollo) Daniel Simonsen (Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2012) Friday 4th October Carey Marx (ITV's Comedy Cuts / Mock The Week) Aisling Bea (Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2013) Saturday 5th October Luke Toulson (Russell Howard's Good News, Perrier Award winner 2007) Arthur Smith (Radio 4, QI, Grumpy Old Men) Sunday 6th October Luisa Omielan Performs Her Smash Hit Show "What Would Beyonce Do?!" www.barryferns.com www.twitter.com/barryferns www.angelcomedy.co.uk - Sara Shulman is the Founder and Editor of Comedy Blogedy, TEDxUCL speaker on 'The Power of Funny', former Head of Comedy at UCLU Rare FM and produces the Humour Me Comedy Podcast. Sara is also a recent graduate of Classics at UCL and occasionally gigs on the comedy circuit. www.comedyblogedy.com www.twitter.com/comedyblog http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxUCL-SARA-SHULMAN-The-power UCL is consistently ranked as one of the world's top universities. Across all disciplines our faculties are known for their research-intensive approaches, academic excellence and engagement with global challenges. This is the basis of our world-renowned degree programmes. Visit us at http://ucl.ac.uk.