Podcasts about The Mash Report

Carlos Watson built Ozy Media on a foundation of lies, fake views, and impersonated executives. From star-studded festivals that never happened to a $40 million con call, Carlos built a multi-million dollar media mirage. Ozy's story proves that in the world of startups, sometimes the biggest disruptor is reality itself.Mara Wilson (Matilda, Where Am I Now?) and Nish Kumar (Pod Save the UK, Mash Report) join Misha to invest some of their time into this promising business... flop.Follow The Big Flop on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to The Big Flop early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to The Big Flop on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-big-flop/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robin Morgan is a Welsh stand-up comedian, writer, presenter and actor. Robin has appeared on Mock The Week, The News Quiz, The Now Show and co-created Ellie Taylor's Safe Space on BBC Radio 4. He co-created and hosts the award-winning topical comedy panel show What Just Happened? on BBC Radio Wales. He starred in the Michael-Winterbottom-directed-Kenneth-Branagh-starring drama This England on Sky Atlantic). He has performed four solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival, his debut in 2016 was later adapted into a half-hour recording for BBC Radio Wales, as 'Robin Morgan: Proposes'. Robin's third solo show was filmed at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019 and is available to watch on Next Up Comedy. His fourth show, ‘Snip Snip, Bitch' toured the UK in 2023, and is available to watch on YouTube. He is currently on his biggest tour to date in 2024, with the brand new show ‘The Spark'. Robin is also a seasoned comedy writer for television and radio, with credits including Have I Got News For You, The Mash Report, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Too Hot To Handle on Netflix, The Great Pottery Throw Down, Late Night Mash, Hello America, Blind Date and the MTV European Music Awards among others. He is also a television warm-up artist for programmes such as The Graham Norton Show .Robin Morgan is guest number 427 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For Robin's tour tickets and everything else Robin, visit - https://www.robinjmorgan.co.ukFollow Robin Morgan on Twitter: @robinjaymorgan & Instagram @robinjmorgan .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is a privilege to welcome stand-up comedian Ahir Shah to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  On August 12, 2024, Ahir announced that he would be making his Netflix debut. He would bring his 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show ENDS to the streaming service. The special will feature material focused on family, history, immigration, marriage, politics, sacrifice, and beans. The stand-up comedian recorded the special earlier this year at London's prestigious Royal Court Theatre.   ENDS was the runaway hit of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with the show starting life at the beginning of the month as a work in progress. Three and a half weeks later, ENDS was crowned the Best Show of the festival before a sold-out five-week run at London's Soho Theatre. The show amassed five-star reviews from United Kingdom publications such as Evening Standard, The Mail on Sunday, The Times, and Tortoise Media. Ahir Shah later took the show to the United States as a part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles. He plans to tour the show across the UK starting on January 30, 2025.  In addition to the stage, Ahir Shah appeared on numerous appearances on radio and television. He appeared on BBC 2's Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Live at the Apollo, The Mash Report, Mock the Week, and QI. He also guest starred on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show and Channel 4's The Last Leg. In 2021, Ahir launched his first special, Dots, on HBO Max. He performed sold-out shows worldwide, including tours in India and the United Kingdom. He had runs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Adelaide Fringe, and Montreal's Just for Laughs Festivals.  In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Ahir Shah discussed the comedic heroes who inspired him to enter the stand-up world and previewed his upcoming Netflix special, Ends.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Smashing comedian and lead writer of The Mash Report, Tom Neenan brings his giant comedy brain to bear on Red Dwarf. Unsurprisingly for such a seasoned comedy writer, he is super insightful on the special ingredients that make Red Dwarf so great - from its vivid nature, to Grant and Naylor's knack for smuggling in psychology. Plus: the lessons kids can learn from the characters. And what's the best episode to show a friend who's never seen Red Dwarf before? We are right into Tom's favourite era of the show. Series 4 episode 3, Justice, is a classic among classics - and we discover why. Among many, many other things, we assess how the narrative structure brings three disparate story elements together. How Ed Bye does a masterful job of directing. How Robert Llewelyn nails Grant and Naylor's brilliant defence speech. And when we take Tom into Overthinking Corner, he really rises to the futile challenge. So, listen now and find out which bits make Tom's inner comedy writer applaud! Follow @tpneenan on Instagram - where you can see his brilliant paintings. If you love Doctor Who, you should check out Tom Neenan's gleefully silly pod, A Wheezing Groaning Sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fin Taylor returns to the pod as we delve into the viral sensation that is Fin Taylor vs The Internet!Created with Horatio Gould and Vittorio Angelone, the format sees Fin try to discover how to make it big online by talking to someone with more followers than him. It is somewhere between Ali G and Between Two Ferns with guests including Jonathan Pie, Jamie Laing and Rosie Holt.We discuss redefining what success in comedy looks like, the freedom provided by being directly funded by your audience and the importance of the edit.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 15 minutes of extras with Fin including his not-so-great experience on The Mash Report, leaving his agent and the secret of a roast joke.Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod☑️ Get full video episodes (including this one)☑️ Extra content now in video as well as audio (including 15 minutes with Fin)☑️ Exclusive guest announcements and engagement ☑️ New membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” which is a Q&A with me with a fun title - this month's Glastonbury special is now live!Catch Up with Fin:You can keep up to date with Fin Taylor at https://www.YouTube.com/FinTaylorComedy and https://www.Patreon.com/FinTaylor. https://www.instagram.com/fintaylorcomedyhttps://www.twitter.com/fintaylorcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/fintaylorEverything Stu's up to:Edinburgh | August 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Stuart%20Goldsmith%3A%20Spoilers%20(A%20Climate%20Crisis%20Stand-Up%20Show)%22.Discover Stu's comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else you at https://linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc chats with comedian Rachel Parris ahead of her tour shows in Scotland at the beginning of May.  Star of The Mash Report (and the videos from it which went viral online), Rachel discusses becoming known for something that's not completely reflective of her stand-up, what it was like when she took over as host during the ill-fated weeks where Liz Truss became Prime Minister and the Queen died, and explains why she's not a fan of the phrase "Be Kind".  Plus, Rachel reflects on her experience of appearing on panel shows (not to mention judging a competition won by a certain Mr Buchanan), how she deals with the "teacher vibe" perception people have of her, and how she finds being in a relationship with fellow comic Marcus Brigstocke makes navigating the life of a performer more manageable. A video version of this podcast is available on YouTube, where you can subscribe for all future episodes (and find all three of they boays' stand-up specials): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxeugCQL5zyVhd7pCEAi9GATickets for Rachel's show "Poise" at Oran Mor in Glasgow on 1st May, Aberdeen's Tivoli Theatre on 2nd & Dundee's Whitehall Theatre on 3rd (plus all her other tour dates) can be found here: https://www.rachelontour.com/We're now on Patreon!  Sign up for exclusive access for as little as £3 per month for an extra episode every two weeks plus footage from our previous live shows and first dibs on tickets to upcoming ones:https://www.patreon.com/somelaughYou can watch Stu, Marc & Steve's stand-up specials on the Some Laugh YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55Stand-Up Tickets:Marc: www.marcjenningscomedy.com/gigsStu (Glasgow Comedy Festival shows) : https://linktr.ee/StuartMcPYou can follow Some Laugh on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok - and please remember to leave a 5 star review!Support the show

Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris are a funny couple. Quite literally! The comedians have been regulars on comedy quiz panels, with Parris one of the hosts on the Mash Report, and Brigstocke appearing on many programmes here on Radio 4, including the popular I've Never Seen Star Wars amongst countless other shows. They're new podcast ‘How was it for you?', offers a peek into the joyful mess that ensues when two comedians live together.So we were fascinated to see what there joint inheritance tracks would be.Inherited: Marcus - A Forrest by The Cure Rachel - Building Steam with a Grain of Salt by DJ Shadow Passed on: Together - Buona Sera by Louis PrimaProducer: Eirian Jones and Ben Mitchell

Get ready for laughs as Tom sits down with British comedy icons Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar! Known for their work on shows like The Last Leg, Mock the Week, and The Mash Report, they're experts in stand-up and satire. In this episode, discover their journey to success, from chance encounters at University to derailed trains. And don't miss a sneak peek into Season 2 of Hold The Front Page on Sky, where Josh and Nish embark on a hilarious quest to land their articles on the front page of local newspapers across the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys meet presenter and comedian Rachel Parris. The stunning blonde is still reeling from The Mash Report being canned by the Beeb, and her elderly husband Marcus Brigstocke's cheese and port addiction hasn't helped. She opens up on this and her confusion around modern feminism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Cally talks to Rachel Parris about The Mash Report, deadlines, music, love, improvisation, blended families, satire, feminism, reinvention, Jane Austen, Dungeons & Dragons, teaching, dreams & having your name in lights. King's Place celebrity Piano Concert in aid of Crisis UK, 3rd December 2023: Rachel's Instagram: @rachelsvparris and twitter @rachelparris Rachel's book Austentatious Tommy's charity More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is a stand-up comedian, writer, radio host and podcaster. Born in South Africa, his family then moved to the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea. He studied Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic languages at Cambridge University, where he became vice-president of the Footlights comedy society. In 2014 The Guardian newspaper described his debut show at the Edinburgh Festival as marking the “dawn of a major talent”. Since then, my guest has delighted audiences with his wry and quick-witted observational comedy, both on stage, on the radio as co-host of The Frank Skinner Show, and on television with appearances on The Mash Report and World's Most Dangerous Roads. He also co-hosts the smash hit podcast BudPod with his long-time friend, collaborator, and friend of the show, Phil Wang. Thank you for listening to My Perfect Console. Please consider becoming a supporter; your small monthly donation will help to make the podcast sustainable for the long term, contributing toward the cost of equipment, editing, and hosting episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fifth of our satirical specials this summer. Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart, that's who, and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the biggest stories of the week, alongside journalist James Ball and roving correspondent Sunil Patel. Catherine has fast become one of the most sought-after comedians in the UK and Ireland. She co-hosted the BBC Sounds Podcast and Radio 4 show You'll Do and has appeared on multiple radio shows including The Now Show, The News Quiz, Museum of Curiosity and A Good Read. The past twelve months have seen her record her debut special for Amazon Prime Video. She has also made multiple appearances on shows such Mock The Week, Late Night Mash and The News Quiz. Catherine's other broadcasting credits include Sky1's A League Of Their Own, Channel 4's 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Comedy Central UK's Roast Battle, ITV2's The Stand Up Sketch Show, Dave's Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier and BBC2's Richard Osman's House Of Games. She was also a regular correspondent on BBC2's The Mash Report and has written material for BBC Radio 4's The Now Show and Frankie Boyle's New World Order (BBC2). Written by Madeleine Brettingham, Sarah Campbell, Emma Nagouse and Pravanya Pillay. Produced by Victoria Lloyd. A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4

Nish Kumar is one of the most powerful and provocative voices in British stand-up comedy, and his debut special “Your Power, Your Control” is streaming now on Sky On Demand & Now TV, for those in the UK & Ireland. He returns to the podcast to talk in depth about the creative process behind the writing of that show, the inciting incident in which a bread roll was thrown at him at a charity gig, and how that led to a media frenzy, terrifying death threats, and ultimately a total re-evaluation of his mental health.We talk about making serious things funny, and the phenomenal rise of The Mash report, as well as “Birbiglifying”, “Frankensteining”, and phantom pooping…23mins of extras exclusively available to members of the Insiders Club include Nish on his therapy journey, writing topical stuff for The Mash Report, and the rollercoaster of creating a stand-up show, from first scribblings to the marathon of the Fringe.Catch up with Nish:Nish's first stand up special is streaming NOW on Sky On Demand & Now TV for those in the UK & Ireland.
TW/IG: @MrNishKumarwww.nishkumar.co.ukEverything Stu's up to:Find live dates as well as podcast community links, social media handles and comedy clips, and Stu's official YouTube channel, all at linktr.ee/stuartgoldsmithOr join the mailing list for unspecified freebies at:www.comedianscomedian.comwww.stuartgoldsmith.comStu 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.

This week I climb into Sadiq's expansion of Ulez to greater London. I ask when he's ever going to do something popular with everybody.  I also talk about being a parent and the responsibility of telling them bad stuff from history. But what if they don't think it's bad?... Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true Come to my 2023/24 TOUR  https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-geoff-norcott-1252793 Pre-order my new BOOK amzn.to/3FX7xdS Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs

An update from Helen about where the podcast is going next, her mini series (and maybe more) Helen Duff: Who Cares? And her live show deets for the upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Festival.You can see Helen's WIP hour Lullabies at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at:Monkey Barrel The Tron 14th August 4.25pmMonkey Barrel Hive 2 15th August 3.25pmMonkey Barrel Hive 2 16th August 4.45pm "Strap in for a controlled implosion of chaotic beauty, soothing stories, and unforgettable songs - AKA a celebration of early motherhood. As seen/heard on her smash hit podcast ‘Come As You Are', BBC Two's The Mash Report, ITV's The Emily Atack Show, C4, BBC Three and Radio 4. ‘A master of shamelessly silly yet socially conscious clowning' **** (BroadwayBaby) ‘creates a level of intimacy that most acts wouldn't dare' **** (The Skinny) ‘Absolutely shameless, boldly ridiculous, embarrassingly funny' **** (TheAustraliaTimes)"Helen also shouts out former producer of this podcast and top class clown Lorna Rose Treen - you can see the full run of her debut comedy hour Skin Pigeon at The Pleasance Courtyard throughout August at 4.35pm. Other previous guests performing full runs at the Fringe Festival this year include the amazing Jodie Mitchell, Olga Koch, and Leila Navabi ... Don't miss their shows! Intro / Outro music by Luisa Gerstein of Deep Throat Choir; musical interludes by Helen Duff, arranged by Paddy Gervers; edited by Helen Duff; produced by Helen Duff.Follow Helen @DuffMarvel on Instagram or her website www.helenduff.com.This podcast would not have been possible without the support and advice of Sam Sapin, Ben Target, Alice Freedman, Hayley Stirling, Catherine Brinkworth and Kate Watson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Michael Spicer (The Room Next Door, Mandy, The Mash Report) talks about the comforts of Monty Python's final, short and strange TV series (the one nobody really talks about), why sketch shows are all-hit-and-no-miss (provided you love them enough) and why enjoying the weird stuff is sometimes the most comforting part of being a fan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we mix it up, leaving you asking the question: why?Tom is away doing an impromptu tour of South East Asia, so Ali invites the Btec Philosophers Michael Odewale (Mock The Week, The Mash Report) and Elliot Steel (Comedy Central, Live From The Comedy Store) to have a crossover episode!No Agony Uncle, no FailMail, just vibes.Hope you enjoy!Support the show

NonCensored is a weekly round up of Harriet Langley-Swindon's very popular, very real daily radio show, completely non-Censored (but with all of the rubbish edited out). This week it's a phone-in special! Harriet and Producer Martin speak to Alison, a train worker from Southend, about why she's not joining the RMT strikes, as well as a nurse, a teacher and a postal worker. They also get a call from Margaret in Cornwall about how cyclepaths have made Reading a living hell. There's also an extended interview with comedian, presenter, actress and improviser Rachel Parris, who talks about why she's still doing Woke comedy, even though she's not on the BBC any more; why, legally, she had nothing to do with Nish Kumar's departure from the Mash Report; and why she likes to make fun of a female author. Thanks to Rosie Holt (@RosieIsAHolt), Brendan Murphy (@NotMurphy),  Sooz Kempner (@SoozUK), Rachel Parris (@RachelParris) and Ed Morrish. Rosie Holt, Brendan Murphy and Eshaan Akbar are all going on tour in 2023. Tickets for Rosie's show, The Woman's Hour, are available here. Tickets for Brendan's show, Buffy Revamped, are available here. Tickets for Eshaan's show, The Pretender, are available here. Show photography by Karla Gowlett (photoperspective.co.uk) and show design by Chris Barker (chrisbarkerprints.co.uk). Music and jingles by Paddy Gervers & Rob Sell (torchandcompass.com). NonCensored is a Lead Mojo production (leadmojo.co.uk). 

Michael Spicer is an actor and writer best known as a regular cast member of The Mash Report on BBC2 and for his online sketches called The Room Next Door where he plays a fictional adviser feeding lines into the earpieces of world leaders. These videos have amassed over 60 million views and have led to a book deal, a nationwide tour, a radio series and a regular slot on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Michael Spicer is guest number 218 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Michael Spicer on Twitter: and Instagram: @MrMichaelSpicer .Michael Spicer's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/TerencePlatoFor everything else Michael Spicer: michaelspicer.co.ukFollow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew and Miriam discuss what his life might have been like if, a year after graduating from university in Oxford and getting a job in London, he had done a complete 180 and moved back to Oxford to write sketch comedy with a friend. Along the way they invent a fictional sandwich chain, narrowly avoid petty theft and helicopter Philip Larkin into the 2012 olympics. They also laugh A LOT.Andrew Hunter Murray. Andrew is a scriptwriter and fact-hunter for BBC2's QI. He co-hosts the podcast No Such Thing As A Fish, which has toured the UK, Europe and Australia. He also writes jokes and journalism for Private Eye magazine, and hosts the Eye's podcast, Page 94. He is one of the founder members of the award-winning comedy show Austentatious, and spent three years as one of the regular correspondents on BBC2's The Mash Report.He is the author of The Last Day and his new, totally gripping ecological thriller The Sanctuary is out now and available in all good bookshops.Make sure to subscribe to hear the rest of Season 2 – in each episode, Miriam Robinson interviews a guest about a path their life might have taken and together, step by step, they write the stories of their unlived lives. Produced by Neil Mason #MyUnlivedLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week my guest is Desiree Burch. She's a US born comic who came to the UK and won the Funny Women award in 2015. Since then, she's been all over the telly, appearing on the likes of The Mash Report, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, and 8 Out of 10 Cats. In this episode we talk about her horror-film fuelled upbringing, what she's learned about life and love, and her resultant disastrous attempt to monetise that wisdom. Look At What You've Done Is a BBC studios production For UKTVProducer: Bríd Kirby at IAM Executive Producer: Pete Strauss at BBC StudiosSound Designer: Ciaran Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy writer and performer Tom Neenan (The Hauntening, The Mash Report) takes off his sunglasses slowly, and stares in awe at the Most Comforting Monster Movie Ever Made... Steven Spielberg's original 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's Rachel Parris. You may know her from her hugely popular segments on The Mash Report. She's also a seasoned improviser and musician, founding the award-winning live improv show Austentatious. In this episode we talk about her early love for performance, her forever unreleased classical music album, and her son's literally violent refusal to follow in her footsteps.Look At What You've Done Is a BBC studios production For UKTVProducer: Bríd Kirby at IAM Executive Producer: Pete Strauss at BBC StudiosSound Designer: Ciaran Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chat which I absolutely ADORE and am deeply pained by at the same time. No, that's not because I'm ill and sound like I'm struggling to stay alive - but because I'm worried that many DO still expect us to be grateful for a seat at the table. Grateful to have our voices heard - but not listened to. Grateful to work for free or the bare minimum, grateful to be exploited. But truly, this chat does mean the world to me. Nish Kumar speaks on a level about protest, appropriation, the relationship between Asian stand-up and stand-up by Black comedians - and something I was forgiven for asking about: what the deal was with The Mash Report getting cancelled. Today, we are in a space where we can reflect on what was and wasn't progress - but are people doing this? Are we learning lessons and fixing things - or is society pretending to care, while glossing over the fact that many still face ongoing exploitation? I hope the future nods to some points raised in this bittersweet conversation between Nish and I. The landlady cat Zambia says the chat is pretty dope, so you know it's gonna be high quality in your ears. I'd love to hear from you. Please do share this episode with your friends and say hi to me: I'm @lilliealmond on Twitter and @almondsweetness on Insta.

Your host Toby Hadoke has been in a Russell T Davies mood recently so rushed this one forward in the schedules. And he hasn't regretted it. Special guest Tom Neenan is a hugely accomplished writer (The Mash Report) and performer (Radio 4's The Haunting) and so it is an utter delight to have him abroad the carriage to accompany us on the journey through Midnight. Sometimes it can be tricky remaining positive throughout a whole episode of Doctor Who. This isn't one of those times. And we have a bonus contribution from Toby's friend Chris Dunford-Kelk too and so this becomes something of a feature length affair, but if it is half as enjoyable to listen to as it was to make then that shouldn't be a problem. 

Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles are joined by comedian Geoff Norcott who has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Mash Report, Mock the Week and Question Time, had sell-out Edinburgh runs and two national tours. He is also a rare breed in comedy – a “right wing comedian”. We also have singer and actor Marisha Wallace who is a Broadway and West End sensation. Born and raised in a small town in North Carolina, Marisha has done it all, from tap dancing at the Tonys to nannying for Philip Seymour Hoffman to performing at the Queen at the Royal Variety Show. Hilary Wynter was a child when, in 1972, she was involved in a terrible accident at the Big dipper in Battersea park where five children died, she tells us of her memories. Shay Doyle worked as an undercover police officer, tackling some of the criminals he grew up with in Manchester, he joins us. Columnist and broadcaster Grace Dent chooses her Inheritance Tracks: Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood's Jackson, and Human League, Being Boiled. Producer: Corinna Jones

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, I talk to the wonderful comedian ROSE JOHNSON about her comedy career. One third of comedy sketch group Birthday Girls (whose podcast Birthday Girls House Party was nominated for the 2019 British Podcast Award for Best Comedy), Johnson is an actress, writer, stand-up comedian, and compere.  Her many TV writing credits include Have I Got News For You, The Mash Report, The Last Leg and Hypothetical.  She also writes for children's TV including episodes of Thomas the Tank Engine. A natural comedian who is a pleasure to watch, I have seen Johnson many times on stage performing with the Birthday Girls for the Late-Night Comedy Party at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and for the Birthday Girls Live Comedy Podcast for the Underbelly Festival in London in 2021.  Performing solo, I have seen Johnson at Always Be Comedy, live in 2019, online in 2020 and live as guest compere in 2020 and 2021. 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 Rose Johnson's blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/10/13/rose-johnson/ Rose Johnson's Links: Twitter: www.twitter.com/rosejohnno Instagram: www.instagram.com/rosejohnno/      

RHLSTP Book Club 7 - Advice From Strangers - Richard chats to the fabulous Rachel Parris about her funny, surprising, moving and clever book in which she explores advice given to her by audience members, to reveal much about herself and life in general. They talk about the power of writing about terrible personal experiences, the need to be be more open about our sex lives, when old wives tales turn out not to be true and why Rachel wanted to do more than just put out Mash Report scripts with loads of photos of her in funny hats. It's a brilliant read and the audio book ends with a song.Buy it here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Advice-Strangers-Everything-know-people/dp/152937216X or wherever you purchase literature.Next Week Hot Mess by Matt Winning.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE See details of the RHLSTP TOUR DATES Buy DVDs and Books from GO FASTER STRIPE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Emily and Ray went for a stroll around Clapham Common with Rachel Parris. They discuss Rachel's childhood in Leicester, the surreal nature of going viral with The Mash Report and her book, Advice from Strangers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fin Taylor joins us in the Trusty Hogs studio this week for a super fun catch up and problem solving sesh! Fin can be seen on shows like Live at the Apollo, The Mash Report, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News for You, and many more... Thank you so much for listening! Support us at https://www.patreon.com/TrustyHogs for exclusive bonus content, merch, and more! Trust us with your own problems and questions... TrustyHogs@gmail.com Please give us a follow @TrustyHogs on all socials Be sure to subscribe and rate us (unless you don't like these little piggies - 5 Stars only!) Thank you to our Patreon supporters... EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Simon Moores / Guy Goodman / Janinna Bautista / Mary Fox PRODUCERS: Richard Bicknell / SBDubz / Elle / Richard Bald / Neil Redmond / Victoria Hutchison / Emma Walton / Karen & David Bull / Harald van Dijk / Kierah Leach / Tim & Dom / David Walker / Rachel R / Anthony Conway / Sadie Cashmore / Claire Owen-Jones / Kim Dubhghaill / Jess & Nick / Zoë / Jo Holmes / Caitlyn Lyth / Sarah & Molly / Melissa Dunkeld / Bennett Mancini With Helen Bauer (Daddy Look at Me, Live at the Apollo) & Catherine Bohart (Roast Battle, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats)

Fin Taylor has made a name for himself as one of the most talked about comedians working in the UK. A favourite of Edinburgh Festival audiences, his regular 5-star sell out shows have propelled him on to appearances on BBC2's Live At The Apollo, The Mash Report, and 8 out of 10 Cats (E4), as well as Comedy Central's Roast Battle and Live From The Comedy Store. In Australia he has appeared on The Project as well as The Allstars Melbourne Gala (ABC) and at Just For Laughs in Montreal he recorded a spot on The Michael Che Gala (CBC). In the US, Fin has written for Comedy Central's Alec Baldwin Roast.Based in London Fin is a regular performer at Comedy festivals around the world, as well as comedy clubs all over the UK- check the Live tab for dates near you!“Gleefuly provocative and packed with big, hard laughs”★★★★ THE GUARDIAN“A gutsy, ingenious truth-teller with the jokes to back up the attitude”★★★★ THE TIMES“An invigoratingly-good comic. A live thrill to watch”★★★★ THE I NEWSPAPER“The most discussed, and critically lauded comedian of recent Edinburgh Fringes”★★★★★ THE SCOTSMAN“Phenomenal…Taylor is on top of both his game and the zeitgeist”★★★★ CHORTLE“Like the best stand-up: exceptionally thought-provoking and properly hilarious”★★★★ THE SKINNYThanks for watching! Like, subscribe, drop a comment, all the good stuff.Subscribe to Patreon for early access to episodes PLUS a bonus solo episode every week

Steph chats with Comedian, Actor, Presenter AND Author (phew) Ellie Taylor about her career. She's come a long way since playing Nancy in Oliver aged 17 and they discuss the terror/joy of Stand Up Comedy and some of Ellie's recent projects including what it's like to be in the multi-award winning show Ted Lasso (Emmys! SAG Awards! Golden Globes!) as the brilliant Sassy. Ellie says new mums are her catnip and in her book ‘My Child and Other Mistakes' describes how pregnancy and motherhood really felt, with a perfect blend of gentle empathy and honesty, gross-out reality and hilarious anecdotes (she is a comedian after all). She reassures ‘It's okay to like your child but fucking hate the parenting bit sometimes and to find the newborn days awful…you can hold these two thoughts in your head' before reassuring new mums that it gets easier. Steph and Ellie finish by discussing therapy and learning to be gentler with yourself, in a very grown up manner. Ellie's Instagram Ellie's book My Child and Other Mistakes is out in paperback from 10th March and will also available as an option in Don't Buy Her Flowers packages The Mash Report's ‘A message from women everywhere' Steph's Instagram Get in touch podcast@dontbuyherflowers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is it like to be diagnosed with a Neurodivergent condition later on in life? And how do you process a new label which arguably has a list of potential connotations with it? We're back! A few small changes have been going on at Conscious Being Magazine, behind the scenes - and plus, we were also locked out of our podcast editing software. (Eek!) For today's episode, we have 2 guests on to discuss what it was like to be diagnosed later in life - and a range of themes are also discussed, such as grieving on finding out (not in a tragedy was - more that you're processing), why the superpower narrative can be doing more harm than good, and more. This is a love letter to being neurodivergent by 2 women - our guests are: Sara Gibbs - Sara Gibbs is a writer, and has recently published her debut book, a memoir, called Drama Queen. She largely works in the comedy sector, and her credits include writing for Dead Ringers, The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Mash Report, and many others. Sara is also a diagnosed Autistic individual. Hester Grainger - Hester Grainger is a freelance writer and PR expert. (She has also previously written for Conscious Being Magazine!) Alongside her husband Kelly, Hester co-founded and also runs Perfectly Autistic, a neurodiversity consultancy business. She was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 43. We will be back next week with a roundtable discussion of what it means to be a content creator while also being disabled; 4 guests discuss their respective experiences, such as by using TikTok, building their own platform, and more. *** PLEASE NOTE: The Disabled Debrief With Conscious Being Magazine is a safe and free space for guests. This means that guests are unhindered in what kind of language they use - such as if they prefer to call themselves disabled, use person first language, etc. This does not necessarily always reflect the viewpoint of Conscious Being Magazine or the host of this podcast. This podcast episode also contains reference to some subjects that guests may find distressing or upsetting at times - such as when it comes to the subject of 'curing' Autism, a sense of grief on being diagnosed later in life, etc. Please exercise caution when listening. *** Series 1 of The Disabled Debrief is sponsored by Diverse Educators. Co-founded by Bennie Kara and Hannah Wilson, #DiverseEd began as a grassroots movement that has the mission to celebrate the diversity, as well as to amplify the voices of those in education. It has evolved into a training provider for the school system on all things DEI. Find out more at diverseeducators.co.uk. Join the conversations on Twitter @DiverseEd2020 https://twitter.com/DiverseEd2020 *** Further reading of subjects mentioned in the podcast: Where to buy Drama Queen: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drama-Queen-Autistic-Unhelpful-Labels/dp/1472274369/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10J28T35831N&keywords=drama+queen&qid=1644802104&sprefix=drama+queen%2Caps%2C308&sr=8-1 Perfectly Autistic's website: https://www.perfectlyautistic.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedisableddebriefpodcast/message

On the show this week it's the comedian, actress and author Ellie Taylor. Ellie talks all about her Sunday Times bestseller book 'My Child and Other Mistakes' and she shares some brilliantly funny stories about her toddler. Gaby and Ellie discuss The Mash Report and how a clip of her from that show has been watched by millions and was then reposted by Madonna and Jennifer Aniston! She talks about her love of Victoria Wood and how she was a trailblazer for women. Of course they chat about the multi-award winning Apple TV show 'Ted Lasso' and their mutual admiration for the goddess Hannah Waddingham. They also chat about Ellie's Netflix show 'Cravings' and about working together on Gaby's Talking Pictures on Radio 4. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sara Gibbs has built a successful career, but also – like so many of us – experienced the challenges of being in the world as an autistic person.  After enduring vicious bullying and social exclusion during her school days, and having some pretty horrendous experiences in the workplace, she decided to become a writer. After taking a comedy writing course she has since written for Dead Ringers, The News Quiz, The Daily Mash, The Now Show, The Mash Report and Have I Got News for You. She is also the co-founder of satirical women's magazine Succubus, the founder of The First Laugh Comedy Writing Competition for new writers and the presenter of The Aut-Hour Podcast.  Diagnosed autistic at 30, she published her brilliant – and hugely relatable – memoir of life as an undiagnosed autistic woman, Drama Queen, in 2021. I devoured this book as soon as I got my hands on it, and I was so excited to talk to her for Squarepeg.  We talked about all sorts of things, including ➡ Her childhood, bullying and her experience at a Steiner school ➡ Her difficult relationship with her dad, who she suspects may have been autistic too ➡ Dealing with a toxic workplace environment ➡ Finding her place in the world as a writer ➡ and The challenge autistic people in particular can face when trying to change careers Squarepeg is a podcast in which neurodivergent women, and trans and nonbinary people, explore navigating a neurotypical world and share their insights, challenges and successes. I hope that these conversations will be inspiring and thought provoking, open you up to new ways of thinking about being neurodivergent, and help you feel more connected to a worldwide community of people with similar experiences. I'm Amy Richards, and after being diagnosed autistic at the age of 37 I'm now on a mission to learn more about different perspectives and issues around being a neurodivergent adult in a world that feels like it doesn't quite fit.   EPISODE LINKS: Sara's website: https://saragibbs.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_rose_g Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sara_Rose_G  Her book: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Drama-Queen-by-Sara-Gibbs/9781472274366  The Aut-Hour podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/613Ai66JCoNNnVWrE8x8YD   If you'd like to connect or get in touch with Squarepeg, you can find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squarepeg.community/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/squarepegautism  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squarepegautism/  Or on my website: https://squarepeg.community/    THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS! A HUGE thank you to my amazing patrons, who support my work on the podcast: Abi Hunter, Amy-Beth Miller, Abigail J Moore, Caroline, Cat Preston, Catrin Green, Corinne Cariad, Elise, Jackie Allen, Jeff Goldman, Kate Faust, Katharine Richards, Katherine Lynch, Lilli Simmons, Pete Burke, Susan Millington, Tree Hall, Vera Cady, Una Walkenhorst and Vicki Temple. If you're enjoying the Squarepeg podcast and would like to help me carry on making new episodes, you can become a member of the Squarepeg community on Patreon from just £3 per month: https://www.patreon.com/squarepegpodcast 

Comedian Nish Kumar is best known for his five years at the helm of BBC Two's The Mash Report.  The show was cancelled by the BBC earlier this year and moved to Dave under a new name - Late Night Mash. But in an act of "self-cancellation", Kumar stepped down as its host and is touring with his new show, Control, in 2022.  He speaks to Krishnan about leaving The Mash Report, seeking professional help for his mental health and sexism in comedy.  Producer: Faye White

Steve Topple is a journalist at the Canary who specialises in issues surrounding disability, health, housing, class, economics and government. ‘Mr Topple' is also now making waves as an innovative music journalist, breaking the mould in terms of his approach to the industry. He regularly writes for one of the world's leading music sites, Reggaeville, and is also in partnership with the blossoming Pauzeradio in the UK – offering competitive and professional publicist services. His music reviews have a reputation for being technically in-depth and unique in music journalism. He has frequently contributed to the Independent (having covered Prime Minister's Questions on a weekly basis for them), New Internationalist, the CommonSpace, Morning Star, openDemocracy, Red Pepper, Occupy and INSURGEIntel. He can be seen/heard as a regular commentator on RTUK, Al Jazeera and talkRadio, and has appeared on the BBC political comedy show The Mash Report. HELP ME CROWDFUND MY GAMESTOP BOOK. Go to https://wen-moon.com to join the crowdfunding campaign and pre-order To The Moon: The GameStop Saga! If you haven't already and you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and our mailing list, and don't forget, my book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War, is now out, you'll find the links in the description below. PodMov - https://subscribe.podcastmovement.com/chatter  - https://podcastmovement.com/todays-issue/   Behind The Bits - https://www.thebtbpc.com   Unidragon - https://unidragon.com   Watch Us On Odysee.com - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@TheJist:4  Sign up and watch videos to earn crypto-currency!  Buy Brexit: The Establishment Civil War - https://amzn.to/39XXVjq  Mailing List - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thejist  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Give_Me_TheJist  Website - https://thejist.co.uk/   Music from Just Jim – https://soundcloud.com/justjim    Resources https://twitter.com/mrtopple  https://mrtopple.com 

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Hi everyone! Welcome to today's episode, I have special guest Sara Gibbs. Sara is a UK-based comedy writer, author and notorious cat lady. She is graduate of the National Film and Television School's Writing & Producing Comedy course and her comedy writing credits include the Daily Mash, Dead Ringers, the News Quiz, the Now Show, Sketchtopia, the Mash Report, Greatest Ever TV Blunders, Greatest Ever Movie Blunders and Have I Got News for You amongst many others. Sara was recently diagnosed as Autistic and has a new book out called 'Drama Queen: One Autistic Woman and a Life of Unhelpful Labels' which is described as a 'memoir of a woman's life that didn't make a lot of sense until she was a third of the way through it'. We chat about so much in this episode including: The journey and process behind her autism diagnosis Autism in women, being late diagnosed and imposter syndrome Sara's experience with chronic pain, her support needs and we mention independent living The timeframe between Sara getting her diagnosis and then deciding to write a book and her experience of beginning to write her book and writing through the pandemic The PR work such as articles and interviews she has done to promote the book and accommodations that have helped along the way Sara's adult life, interests, and finding a comedy course and her book being a No.1 Bestseller on Amazon! Sara's new Aut Hour podcast and what to expect Social media and protecting yourself from burnout Sara's social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_rose_g/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sara_Rose_G Sara's website: https://saragibbs.com Sara's 'Drama Queen' Book: smarturl.it/Drama-Queen Sara's Aut Hour Podcast links: Apple: https://tinyurl.com/6mdymcxs Google: https://tinyurl.com/2yeapde4 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3e6s4hxx Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/399vvby5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authourpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutHourPod My 21andsensory links: @21andsensory on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/21andsensory/ @21andsensory on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@21andsensory 21andsensory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/21andsensory 21andsensory Blog - https://21andsensory.wordpress.com @21andsensory on Twitter - https://twitter.com/21andsensory

On the show this week is the fantastic comedian and host of The Mash Report, Nish Kumar.Nish reveals his love of the Beatles Anthology, notably the gigantic silver book, and how his love for the Beatles and the music of the 60s shaped his musical taste, with lots of chat about Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan.Amongst many other things, we discuss George's Indian influence, butchering Blackbird as amateur guitarists, and the joy of Abbey Road side 2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode we talk about comedic voices which are often spoken about with not much clarity. Does every comic have one? Is it possible to define someone's comedic voice? Let's see if our guest Fin Taylor can help us. Fin Taylor has made a name for himself as one of the most talked about comedians working in the UK. A favourite of Edinburgh Festival audiences, his regular 5-star sell out shows have propelled him on to appearances on BBC2's Live At The Apollo, The Mash Report, and 8 out of 10 Cats (E4), as well as Comedy Central's Roast Battle and Live From The Comedy Store. In Australia he has appeared on The Project as well as The Allstars Melbourne Gala (ABC) and at Just For Laughs in Montreal he recorded a spot on The Michael Che Gala (CBC). In the US, Fin has written for Comedy Central's Alec Baldwin Roast. Based in London Fin is a regular performer at Comedy festivals around the world, as well as comedy clubs all over the UK- check the Live tab for dates near you!

Michelle is back with comedian and host Nish Kumar (Hello America, The Mash Report) and they chat about the BBC, tabloids, Brad Pitt & the open marriage rumor, Andrew Lloyd Webber, mob ties, and a guy who keeps proposing to his girlfriend.FOLLOW MICHELLE:https://twitter.com/michcollhttps://www.instagram.com/michcoll/Produced by Tracy SorenTheme song by Gabe LopezArtwork by Ben WisemanMIDNIGHT SNACK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/midnight-snack

Michelle and her podcast sidekick Dan Acton talk "The Vow" and celebs who supposedly smell. Then Michelle is joined by comedian and host Nish Kumar (Hello America, The Mash Report) and they chat about fun posters, the RNC, the last breaths of America, dressing like Les Mis, the dangers of skiing, and so much more!FOLLOW MICHELLE:https://twitter.com/michcollhttps://www.instagram.com/michcoll/Produced by Tracy SorenTheme song by Gabe LopezArtwork by Ben WisemanMIDNIGHT SNACK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/midnight-snack

Comedian Nish Kumar says: “Bob Dylan is the most enduring and important creative relationship of my life. If you can't think of one Dylan song you like, then a part of your humanity may be missing”. When Bob and his band played the Hendrix arrangement of All Along The Watchtower at his first (and only) Dylan concert, it was “one of the greatest moments of my life”. In other words, he's our sort of chap.Cheerfully agreeing that “there's no bore like a Dylan bore”, Nish gives us his takes on Tangled Up In Blue (“I don't think he's ever finished it”), The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll, Bob Dylan's 115th Dream and I Shall Be Released. We get the inside story on using Bob as a role model when being booed (“bloody-minded obstinance in the face of people being dicks is very inspiring”) and for personal grooming inspiration (“my hair grows the way it grows because of the Blonde On Blonde album cover”).Nish Kumar grew up in Croydon, South London. He has a degree in History and English from Durham University. His sold-out solo shows have won awards at the Edinburgh Fringe and toured nationally and internationally to huge acclaim. Nish's TV appearances include a Netflix Special, The John Bishop Show, Have I Got News For You, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, QI, Mock The Week, and Live At The Apollo. He has been the presenter of the topical comedy show Newsjack on Radio 4 Extra, hosts television's very popular The Mash Report on BBC Two and chairs The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4.WebsiteTrailerTwitterSpotify playlistListeners: please subscribe and/or leave a review and a rating.Twitter @isitrollingpodRecorded 24th February 2020This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Comedian Nish Kumar says: “Bob Dylan is the most enduring and important creative relationship of my life. If you can't think of one Dylan song you like, then a part of your humanity may be missing”. When Bob and his band played the Hendrix arrangement of All Along The Watchtower at his first (and only) Dylan concert, it was “one of the greatest moments of my life”. In other words, he's our sort of chap.Cheerfully agreeing that “there's no bore like a Dylan bore”, Nish gives us his takes on Tangled Up In Blue (“I don't think he's ever finished it”), The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll, Bob Dylan's 115th Dream and I Shall Be Released. We get the inside story on using Bob as a role model when being booed (“bloody-minded obstinance in the face of people being dicks is very inspiring”) and for personal grooming inspiration (“my hair grows the way it grows because of the Blonde On Blonde album cover”).Nish Kumar grew up in Croydon, South London. He has a degree in History and English from Durham University. His sold-out solo shows have won awards at the Edinburgh Fringe and toured nationally and internationally to huge acclaim. Nish's TV appearances include a Netflix Special, The John Bishop Show, Have I Got News For You, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, QI, Mock The Week, and Live At The Apollo. He has been the presenter of the topical comedy show Newsjack on Radio 4 Extra, hosts television's very popular The Mash Report on BBC Two and chairs The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4.WebsiteTrailerTwitterEpisode playlist on AppleEpisode playlist on SpotifyListeners: please subscribe and/or leave a review and a rating.Twitter @isitrollingpodRecorded 24th February 2020This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

The comedian Nish Kumar on why his latest stand up tour is his most political yet, and the challenge of keeping his satirical topical news television show, The Mash Report, fresh in these febrile times.The look of a building has always been an essential element in architectural design, but less conspicuous are its acoustic properties. Specialists in acoustic design are frequently engaged to enhance the aural experience of people in a room or a building. Their work ranges from blocking out unwanted noise, such as from passing trains, to providing the optimal sound for the audience and musicians in a concert hall. Stig Abell visits a virtual sound laboratory, and hears from Trevor Cox, professor of acoustic engineering, about the history and importance of sound in building design.The winner of the 2018 Costa Children's Book Award is Hilary McKay. She talks to Stig about her novel, The Skylarks' War. This is set during the First World War and follows three children growing up at a time when girls had to fight for an education and boys, as soon as they were able, went off to fight.Presenter: Stig Abell Producer: Julian May

Daniel sits down for the first episode of The Union Jack Off with Pierre Novellie. Originally from South Africa, he grew up on the Isle of Man and has a degree from Cambridge University. We talk imperial measurements, accents too strong for children and why Saffers feel at home in Perth.  Pierre Novellie (@pierrenovellie) performs all over the UK and writes for The Mash Report. Here's a clip of his stand-up so you can see how big he is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUiR97qo6sU  Daniel Muggleton (@danmuggleton) is from Sydney but currently lives in London. Head to www.facebook.com/theunionjackoff/ for updates, future episodes and telling Daniel he's wrong about everything so far.   

Queen guitarist Brian May fell in love with 3D photography as a child and has since gone on to establish his own publishing company devoted to sharing stereoscopic work from the Victorian era to the present day. May's latest publication is a book by Professor Roger Taylor about the Scottish photography pioneer George Washington Wilson. May and Taylor discuss why Wilson's 3D photographs of Scottish landscapes and street scenes remain as captivating today as they were during the 3D boom of the 1850s and 60s.As the NHS celebrates its 70th anniversary, three doctors are performing their own stand up shows on the Festival fringe. Adam Kay, Dr Kevin Jones and Kwame Asante talk to Kirsty about using their working lives as material.Star of The Mash Report and Austentatious, Rachel Parris tells us what makes a winning comedy song.And Scottish musician Mairi Campbell shares a lesser-known version of Auld Lang Syne.Presenter : Kirsty Lang Producer : Simon Richardson.