Podcasts about Shazia Mirza

Shazia Mirza is an award winning British Asian Muslim stand-up comedian. Her latest show, Coconut - a hilarious and uplifting joyride into the art of survival in a world of crocodiles, solitary confinement and alpha males - was nominated for 'Best Stand-up Tour' at the National Comedy Awards. Shazia has also appeared on TV screens across the country, from SAS ‘Who dares Wins' to QI!In this episode we discuss truth as a foundation in comedy, growing up in Birmingham, life as a teacher, the changing attitudes towards race, religion and gender within the industry, the success of Muslim Women in comedy and how social media can give underrepresented comics an audience.Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of extras including the impact of meeting Robin Williams and Mort Sahl, the different attitudes towards comedians and reality stars on television shows PLUS privacy and persona in comedy.Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Shazia✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you'll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Shazia:You can keep up-to-date with Shazia at shazia-mirza.com and on Instagram, @theshaziamirza.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.23 April 2025 | London4 May 2025 | MachynllethDiscover Stu's comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Cally celebrates International Women's Day by busting the myth that 'women aren't funny' by revisiting conversations we've had with some of the funniest, most successful comedians in the UK including Jenny Eclair, Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Sally Phillips, Shazia Mirza, and Kerry Godliman. Listen to Jenny's full episode Listen to Zoe's full episode Listen to Sally's full episode Listen to Anglea's full episode Listen to Kerry's full episode Listen to Shazia's full episode More about Cally   Order Cally's Book   Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions   Music by Jake Yapp   Cover design by Jaijo   Part of the Auddy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we've got the lovely Shazia Mirza on the podcast, with Maureen off-sick for a week. We chat serial killer wallpapers, wheely bins as weapons and waiting to open presents.Consider sending money to Jen's Gaza fundraiser.Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com with the subject 'Ask Allyson'.Buy Maureen's new book, Prisms of My Life, here.Get your next dose of Allyson live here.Keep up with everything Jen's doing here.Produced by Impatient Productions, edited by Ralph Foster.Artwork by Haiminh Le. Follow WTB on Twitter @wtb_podcast and on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram @wtbpodcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Faith based comedy is growing in popularity. Why is religion such a good source for jokes? Is God funny? And, is there anywhere with religion that you just don't go? Dillon Mapletoft, the writer and creator of hit comedy Everyone Else Burns, explains his fundamentalist Christian upbringing and the influence it had on him writing the coming-of-age sitcom about a Manchester family who are part of a puritanical Christian sect and doomsday cult.To explore Giles Fraser is joined by Shazia Mirza, comedian and part of a female only Halal comedy tour, Shanny Luft, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Winconsin, and Ashley Blaker, a Jewish comedian and writer once described as "the UK's only Orthodox comedian".Producer: Alexa Good Assistant Producer: Linda Walker Editor: Tim Pemberton

Haiti has been ravaged by political instability and gang violence since the assassination of the country's president in 2021 – and this year it's spiralled with armed gangs in control of much of the capital Port-au-Prince. Alongside the violence is an escalating humanitarian crisis, which is severely impacting women and children with widespread hunger and malnutrition. Kylie Pentalow finds out more from the BBC's senior investigations correspondent Nawal Al-Maghafi.In the Netherlands, the 31st December 2024 marks the deadline for people to register if they want their child to have a double-barrelled surname. Children in the Netherlands automatically took their father's name, but in 1998 the law changed to allow them to take their mother's name instead - but only with the consent of the father. A group of women who believe this is discriminatory are challenging the law. Kylie speaks to Linde Bryk, head of strategic court cases at women's rights organisation Bureau Clara Wichmann, and Maartje Passchier who has been affected by the law change. The science teacher turned actor, writer and comedian Shazia Mirza has been taking part in a landmark year for Muslim women in comedy – performing in a touring show called Comedy Queens, where the lineup is entirely female and Muslim. She's also been reflecting on her earlier years, growing up in a strict religious family in Birmingham, as she is writing a memoir. She joins Kylie to discuss her life before standup.On Christmas Day we had a programme devoted to the seasonal theme of Comfort - what it is, why we crave it, and the myriad of ways we can find it. Co-presenters Nuala McGovern and Anita Rani also discussed the flip side - importance of getting outside your comfort zone - with guests including organisational psychologist Fiona Murden and the food critic Grace Dent   BBC News is releasing a new episode of Imposter Syndrome today on iplayer with guest Sir Richard Branson. Therapist Julia Bueno joins Kylie to discuss the ways that imposter syndrome or self-criticism affects so many of us. In 2022 Julia published ‘Everyone's A Critic' based on conversations with her patients and she shares ways to cope when imposter syndrome starts to hold you back. The artist Celia Pym works with textiles to create her pieces. Her latest exhibition: Socks: The Art of Care and Repair looks at sustainability in fashion and the importance of mending. Presented by Kylie Pentalow Producer: Louise Corley

Comedy legend and SAS: Who Dares Wins veteran, Shazia Mirza, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They talk Oasis, growing up as a Muslim woman and how unphased she was by the SAS.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Trailblazing comedian Shazia Mirza is used to tough crowds as part of her career: first, working as a teacher in Tower Hamlets, and later as a successful stand-up comedian, performing to audiences across the world. So when she appeared as a contestant on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Shazia tells our podcast that Billy Billingham's brutal insults on the show didn't affect her, because she's heard worse from hecklers - and even her own parents! She chats to the Mirror's Janine Yaqoob about her time on the challenging show, her experiences as the first female Muslim Pakistani comic, and meeting the likes of Robin Williams and Queen Elizabeth II.

A record-breaking number of women MPs have been elected following Labour's win at the general election. It's also the first time in parliamentary history that the proportion of women elected is more than 40%. Harriet Harman, the now ex-Labour MP and former Mother of the House, gives her reaction.Three women who say they were the victims of a racial attack have had the charges of assault made against them by their assailant discontinued by the CPS. Selma Taha, the executive director for advocacy group Southall Black Sisters, and Danae Thomas, two of the women, join Anita Rani to talk about what impact the charges being dropped has had, and how they're hoping this might impact further action against racist violence against women and girls.Cathy Rentzenbrink is known for her non-fiction books – but now she's written a second fiction novel – Ordinary Time. It tells the story of Ann, a reluctant vicar's wife, and her grappling with ideas of marriage, duty and temptation. She joins Nuala McGovern to discuss.A recent article in the New York Times coined the phrase "medium friends" to describe “not our besties, but more than just acquaintances.” Anita talks to Dr Susan MacDougall, a social anthropologist at Oxford University, and to Shazia Mirza, a comedian and writer, about friendship levels.Women are turning to increasingly risky ways to get weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, as online prescribers become more stringent about who they will give them to. Two young women tell Woman's Hour's Melanie Abbott about using drugs they buy on the black market, despite the potential dangers. Plus Professor Kamila Hawthorne from the Royal College of GPs talks to Nuala. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

It's time for a tidbit of next week's delicious offering, when we find out what happened last summer when the team took the show to Hannah's home Island as part of the Ventnor Fringe on the Isle of Wight! In a tent literally packed-to-the-trapeze, the team solved a historical, local crime, while being joined on stage by the man who did the impossible and made an honest woman of Hannah - right before he knocked her up - yes, it's Mr Hannah George, otherwise known as actor and writer, Toby Williams... The full episode will be available next Wednesday 21st February. In the meantime, why not catch up with the vast back catalogue of DWSC eps, featuring amazing guests like Katherine Ryan, Sara Pascoe, Desiree Burch, Samira Ahmed, Fern Britton, Shazia Mirza, Susie Dent... the list is (almost) endless. The Drunk Women are at The Museum of Comedy in March, April, May and June - so join them at their London residency, book early to avoid disappointment, as it's likely to sell out! For info and tickets head to - Drunk Women Solving Crime - The UK's hit true crime comedy podcastYou can also support the show on Patreon, and for as little as £3 a month, have access to ad free episodes, bonus content, live zoom records AND be the subject of one of Taylor's incredible shout outs - Drunk Women Solving Crime | creating Podcasts | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linton Stephens tries out a classical playlist on comedian and Celebrity MasterChef semi-finalist Shazia Mirza. Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

In this captivating episode of Changing Suits podcast, hosts Bal and Taj sit down with the hilarious and insightful comedian, Shazia Mirza. They delve into Shazia's extraordinary journey into the world of comedy, exploring how she broke stereotypes and found her unique comedic voice. Together, they discuss the cultural norms within the South Asian community and the generational differences that have shaped the comedic landscape. Join the conversation as they share laughs, stories, and profound insights into the intersection of comedy, culture, and generational change. Don't miss this enlightening and entertaining discussion with a true trailblazer in the world of comedy.

Witty and outspoken, Shazia Mirza was the first British female Muslim stand-up comedian. Proudly cancelled on multiple counts she isn't afraid to say the unspoken! Listen to one of Rachels most outrageous guests yet...

From Bhutan to The Bahamas and Iceland to Indonesia, mass tourism has grown at an unprecedented rate over the last few decades. Today's top destinations are struggling with the sheer numbers of visitors and the United Nations has called for a total rethink on how the industry operates. The origins of travel for pleasure go back centuries and package holidays in the 1960s made it accessible to many in the West but it's only the combination of cheap flights and the advent of the internet that has led to truly global tourism on a mass scale. Whilst the industry now generates huge income for many companies and individuals around the globe, critics point to the cost to both the environment and humankind. Drawing on listeners' questions and comments, Rajan Datar examines the way mass tourism has impacted people's lives, both positively and negatively, and asks if the enforced pause in tourism caused by Covid was utilised as an opportunity for a re-think. He is joined by Sihle Khumalo, a popular South African travel writer; Shazia Mirza, a renowned British comedienne and writer; Qupanuk Olsen, originally a mining engineer but now Greenland's leading travel influencer; Prof. Noel Salazar, anthropologist of tourism from KU Leuven in Belgium; Iñigo Sánchez-Fuarros, senior researcher at the Institute of Heritage Sciences of the Spanish National Research Council and Dr. Birgit Trauer, tourism consultant and educator from Australia. [Photo: El Postiguet Beach in Alicante, Spain in the summer of 2022. Credit: Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty Images.]

In the first of two special episodes celebrating the 40th anniversary of Downstairs at The Kings Head comedy club, I talk to the wonderful owner of the club, PETER GRAHAME about his comedy career. Downstairs at the Kings Head is one of the oldest comedy clubs in Britain.   Founded in 1981 by Grahame and Huw Thomas (who became the regular compere until his retirement), the intimate venue has never moved from the Kings Head pub, Crouch End in North London.  The 40th Anniversary gig which I attended took place in April 2023 (rescheduled after two years because of the pandemic).  With a bill featuring Al Murray, Phil Nichol, Nick Helm, Arthur Smith, Miles Jupp, Ria Lina, Laura Smyth, Shazia Mirza and back for one night only compere, Thomas, the anniversary night was filled with laughter and nostalgia. Walking into the club that evening, just as I had done for the first time thirty years ago, brought back many happy memories, including watching Harry Hill and Jeff Green both playing one of their earliest gigs there.  It was a pleasure chatting to the co-founder and promoter of this iconic comedy club. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Downstairs at The Kings Head Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DownstairsatKH/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/downstairskhead Instagram: www.instagram.com/downstairskhead/ Website: www.downstairsatthekingshead.com    

In this episode Cally talks to comedian Shazia Mirza about teaching, TikTok, going viral, hijab, stereotypes, barriers, Birmingham, gender, trolling, reviews, teaching, privilege, Joe Lycett, Shamina Bagum, Madonna, and Robin Williams. TWITTER: @shaziamirza1 INSTAGRAM: @theshaziamirza TikTok:: @theshaziamirza More about Shazia More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson and Kourosh Adhamy 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

Clive Anderson and Andrew O'Neill are joined by Bob Clearmountain, Jack Whitehall, Stephen Mangan and Anita Mangan and Shazia Mirza for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Caitlin Rose and Nick Waterhouse.

Mark is joined by comedian Shazia Mirza, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of fruit and vegetable shortages, the Shamima Begum ruling – and Elliot's explanation of what an edible is.Plus, our very own George Galloway shares his thoughts on the return of Fawlty Towers; and a woman that Mark overheard in a cafe complains about the lack of sun-blushed tomatoes in Waitrose.Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpodFollow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpodFollow Shazia Mirza @shaziamirza1Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosophAnd visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Come to Daddy Shazia Mirza explains to Reuben why her parents would rather watch sex on TV than her doing stand up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now, if you've already binged the latest series of 'The Crown' and are missing that royal fix, then fear not, as not only do we welcome *comedy* royalty to the show in the form of Shazia Mirza but this week's couple is the stuff of royal legend, as the gang do a deep-dive into the regal soap opera that was Charles and Diana and let me tell you, this episode reaches the parts even Netflix wouldn't dare... even Queen Victoria would be amused!  You could even argue that this is the first thrupple of the series, but we couldn't possibly comment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an internationally acclaimed comedian that previously taught science to one of the UK's most influential grime stars, it's fair today to say that Shazia Mirza has had a fairly wondrous career. On today's episode, she treats Clive and our live audience to some fascinating stories, including her star appearance in the local paper at the age of 14 when she met Boy George in a nightclub and a bold but ultimately failed attempt to become a pop star.This episode was recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe, August 2022.**If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Konstantin and Francis share their experiences of developing the hugely successful podcast Triggernometry.  Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British comedian, podcaster, writer and social commentator. He made international headlines in 2018 by refusing to sign a university “behavioural agreement form” which banned jokes about religion, atheism and insisted that all humour must be “respectful and kind”.Konstantin is the reigning Jewish Comedian of the Year and has won a number of other comedy competitions, awards and prizes. He has played some of the UK's biggest comedy clubs and has supported Geoff Norcott, Shazia Mirza and Andrew Doyle on tour. He took his debut hour, Orwell That Ends Well, to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, receiving a host of positive reviews.Konstantin is a regular contributor to BBC, ITV and TalkRadio. Frequently described as an "objective voice from the centre of the political spectrum", he regularly writes for a wide range of publications, including the Telegraph, Spectator and Quillette.He is also the creator and co-host of the TRIGGERnometry YouTube show where 2 comics interview economists, political experts, journalists and social commentators about interesting, controversial and challenging subjects.Konstantin is a regular host at Kilkenomics, the best economics and comedy festival in the world.Francis Foster is a comedian and teacher. He has taught in both primary and secondary sectors with a specialism in Drama and English. Francis graduated from the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama and away from the classroom he is a stand up comedian who gigs regularly in Europe and beyond. He supported Eddie Izzard on his latest Force Majeure Tour. Francis is the regular co-host of the Triggernometry podcast.TRIGGERnometry is a free speech YouTube show and podcast. Comedians Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster create fun-but-serious conversations with fascinating guests, including former Presidential advisors and political experts, leading economists, psychologists, journalists, social and cultural commentators, YouTubers and others.Support the show

Shazia Mirza guys! Shoe racks, Bear Grills, Paddles and half-inching stuff from schools to make ends meet. It's ALL here on her bought-o-biography as we delve into another fantastic guest's home delivery truths. Make sure you like and subscribe for all the latest episodes, chuck us a review if you've got a moment, and don't forget to follow us on socials. Next week - Jay Rayner!All the best kind regards thanks for coming xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“What do you get when you put four of the baddest betis (daughters!) on a stage to discuss what it means to break the mould as a South Asian woman? A whole lot of love, laughter & inspiration!” Season Four of the fiercely feminist Masala Podcast ends with a brilliant season finale recorded live at the Women’s Podcast Festival. This special show featured three amazing guests. Shazia Mirza, the award-winning British stand-up comedian and writer. Salma El-Wardany, author, poet, TED speaker & BBC presenter. And Seema Anand, a Mythologist & Storyteller, who’s an expert on the ancient erotic literatures of India. Masala Podcast, winner of British Podcast Awards 2020, 2021 & 2022 is a Spotify Original created & presented by Sangeeta Pillai @soulsutras For show notes & transcript, please visit: Masala Podcast: Live in London

“What do you get when you put four of the baddest betis (daughters!) on a stage to discuss what it means to break the mould as a South Asian woman? A whole lot of love, laughter & inspiration!” Season Four of the fiercely feminist Masala Podcast ends with a brilliant season finale recorded live at the Women’s Podcast Festival. This special show featured three amazing guests. Shazia Mirza, the award-winning British stand-up comedian and writer. Salma El-Wardany, author, poet, TED speaker & BBC presenter. And Seema Anand, a Mythologist & Storyteller, who’s an expert on the ancient erotic literatures of India. Masala Podcast, winner of British Podcast Awards 2020, 2021 & 2022 is a Spotify Original created & presented by Sangeeta Pillai @soulsutras For show notes & transcript, please visit: Masala Podcast: Live in London

FOC IT UP Comedy Club 1.6: Shazia Mirza and Ria LinaRecorded 17 July 2022 at 21Soho in London. Published 16 August 2022.Created and presented by Kemah Bobhttps://twitter.com/kemahbobhttps://twitter.com/shaziamirza1https://twitter.com/rialina_https://www.instagram.com/focitupcomedyhttps://www.focitupcomedy.comLogo by Saven ChadhaProduced by Kemah Bob, Sacks Ellis, Ned Sedgwick and Tom Salinsky. From the House of the Guilty Feminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FOC IT UP Comedy Club episode 1: Exes and A Girl From Texas with Sophie Duker, Charlie George & Ola LabibRecorded 19 June 2022 at 21Soho in London. Published 12 July 2022.Created and presented by Kemah Bobhttps://twitter.com/kemahbobhttps://twitter.com/cgdoescomedyhttps://twitter.com/TheOlaLabibhttps://twitter.com/sophiedukeboxhttps://www.instagram.com/focitupcomedyhttps://www.focitupcomedy.comCome to a live recording17 July: Travis Alabanza, Janine Harouni, Yuriko Kotani, Bella Hull, Shazia Mirza and Ria Lina. https://www.tickettext.co.uk/y1mYT7eXEx31 July: Maria Shehata, Twayna Mayne, Saima Ferdows, Sharlin Jahan, Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Kate Cheka. https://www.tickettext.co.uk/a3Gh8d1htR7 August: Priya Hall, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Kirshna Istha, Leila Navabi and more. https://www.tickettext.co.uk/p9bXqgwOjZLogo by Saven ChadhaProduced by Kemah Bob, Sacks Ellis, Ned Sedgwick and Tom Salinsky. From the House of the Guilty Feminist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Dane Baptiste Questions Everything, a podcast where comedian Dane Baptiste, producer Howard Cohen and a special guest take turns posing questions that just need answering. This is episode 158 and we spoke to comedian Shazia Mirza about attraction, free speech and coconuts. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and beyond. #questioneverything @DBQEPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/danebaptistequestionseverything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Shazia Mirza joins Nimco to discuss her new stand-up show Coconut. In this episode Nimco explores what it was like for Shazia growing up in Birmingham. They talk about identity, how her parents reacted when she said she was a comedian and why comedy is the backbone of Britain, not a platform to offend.

Lou and Sally-Anne are here again and this time, they've opened a bottle of Oyster Bay, with comedian, actor, writer, and erstwhile goth, Isy Sutti! Isy was on-hand with some amazing tales of teenaged debauchery, which will have you reaching for the kohl eyeliner and mixtape of The Cure's greatest hits.  Come and see SOS LIVE, with special guest Shazia Mirza in London on 20th Oct 2021 - for info and tickets, go to -  https://dice.fm/event/8wdl2-spit-or-swallow-live-20th-oct-covent-garden-studios-london-tickets

The SOS bar is open for business and as usual, Sally-Anne and Lou have brought someone along for the ride!  This week it's actor and comedian, Lizzie Roper, whose drink of choice is a rather surprising specialty of Gurnsey... cannabis rum anyone?  Lizzie regales us with tales of her time as the world's naughtiest Cinerella and the time she got spanked by Christaian Slater no less!  Join Lou and Sally-Anne LIVE in London at The Soho Studios for SOS LIVE with Shazia Mirza - https://dice.fm/event/8wdl2-spit-or-swallow-live-20th-oct-covent-garden-studios-london-tickets

The SOS bar this week welcomes someone who could teach even Sally-Anne and Lou about how to successfully drink on a podcast, it's comedian, writer, and one-third of comedy true-crime podcast 'Drunk Women Solving Crime', Taylor Glenn.  Taylor doesn't disappoint as she brings hard liquor and tales of drunken daring-do to the table and Lou attempts to emulate a Pennsylvanian accent post vodka .... brace yourself.  Come and see Lou and Sally-Anne LIVE when they record Spit or Swallow at The Covent Garden Studios on 20th October 2021 with special guest Shazia Mirza.  For full details go to: dice.fm/event/8wdl2-spit-or-swallow-live-20th-oct-covent-garden-studios-london-tickets

Someone let Lou and Sally-Anne out in public! Yes, lock-up yer drink's cabinets, as our tipsy duo decided to invade The London Podcast Festival with SOS LIVE and it turns out many other people were up for, as the audience arrived in their droves (straight from the bar by the sounds of it) and the wonderful Gráinne Maguire also rocked-up with a posh wine for Sally-Anne and Lou to try AND some amazing drunk stories, one involving TVs Kris Marshall, which will have you biting your fingers in agony at. Come and join Lou and Sally at their next live show featuring Shazia Mirza on 20th October 2021! Full details and tickets:  dice.fm/event/8wdl2-spit-or-swallow-live-20th-oct-covent-garden-studios-london-tickets

The Drunk Women are back at The Clapham Grand and it's a two for the price of one on this week's guest count!Yes, the team headed to that fantastic venue to record a special show with the wonderful Shazia Mirza - who had some obstacles to overcome on the journey and so, whilst we waited with bated breath for her arrival, Taylor, Hannah, and Catie were joined by former guest and friend of the show, Jayde Adams, who regaled us with yet another crime which has blighted her life! Jayde very kindly kicks things off with a story that will make sure no one EVER gives shade to any member of One Direction again and although it was wonderful to see her, Jayde then made way for Shazia, who came straight on stage following her epic journey. The gang then go through a historical misdemeanor, which will make you grateful you were born in the age of plastic, rather than tin...ouch!The Drunk Women would like to say a HUGE thank you to Jayde for coming to the rescue and to Shazia for battling her way to the theatre, against all odds. The streamed video of this show will be available to patreons, as well as other videos, extra content, and shout-outs - take a look at patreon.com/drunkwomensolvingcrimefor more info. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you eat yours? The stand-off of the century erupts over fish fingers. Allyson offers advice about getting on with a partner's family, Jen tries to relax with some heavy television after her goat is got early, and Maureen gets into a low-speed chase with a bus.Recorded and edited by Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.Support this show at patreon.com/wtbpodcastOur next online new material night is on Monday 5th April 8pm BST. Join Jen, Allyson & Maureen as well as the incredible Shazia Mirza and Zoe Lyons! Tickets available now at wegottickets.com/sct/e9sSZpbssgFollow WTB on Twitter @wtb_podcast and Facebook & Instagram @WTBPodcast, and @JenBrister, @MaureenYounger, @AllysonJSmith, @ImpatientUK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Things get a bit hairy this week in more ways than one. Maureen takes a stand in the supermarket, Allyson gives advice about asking for advice, and Jen kicks off the new series of Line of Duty and dials down her Goat.Recorded and edited by Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.Support this show at patreon.com/wtbpodcastOur next online new material night with is on Monday 5th April 8pm GMT/UTC. Join Jen, Allyson & Maureen as well as the incredible Shazia Mirza and Zoe Lyons! Tickets available now at wegottickets.com/sct/e9sSZpbssgFollow WTB on Twitter @wtb_podcast and Facebook @WTBPodcast, and @JenBrister, @MaureenYounger, @AllysonJSmith, @ImpatientUK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of DWSC, the gang is joined by brilliant comedian and ventriloquist, Nina Conti!Nina gets the ball rolling with some tales from her own life, which prove she has been 'saddled' with more than enough true crime already! She then helps the others crack a rather dark case which ended-up shaping the way the law is enforced forever. As always, we have a listener crime to solve at the end, but there's some speculation that there has been some embellishment on the story through the years...you decide! The Drunk Women will be presenting a specially recorded show from The Clapham Grand on Saturday 27th March 2021! Special guest Shazia Mirza (with added Jayde Adams!!) joined Taylor, Catie, and Hannah a couple of weeks ago to record the show and the Drunk Women will be on the Youtube Chat whilst the show is streamed, so you can watch along together! For info and tickets go to - claphamgrand.com You can also check out the DWSC Patreon page for extra content, videos, and ad-free episodes, just visit - patreon.com/drunkwomensolvingcrime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh from an unusually attired sea swim, the hilarious Zoe Lyons joins the women. Allyson fights vampires of all kinds, Jen's orthopaedics are ageing her by the minute, and for once it's not Maureen's fault - it's San Andreas's!Recorded and edited by Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.Support this show at patreon.com/wtbpodcastOur next online new material night is on Monday 5th April 8pm GMT/UTC. Join Jen, Allyson & Maureen as well as smashing special guests Zoe Lyons and Shazia Mirza! Tickets available now at wegottickets.com/sct/e9sSZpbssgFollow WTB on Twitter @wtb_podcast and Facebook @WTBPodcast, and @JenBrister, @MaureenYounger, @AllysonJSmith, @ImpatientUK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex Hobern is joined by comedian Shazia Mirza, DJ Manara, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura to discuss their experience of leading double lives, on and off line. Shazia talks about how she pivoted from being a science teacher to a standup comedian, and her parents' response to her chosen career. DJ Manara talks about keeping her identity as a DJ hidden for fear of family disapproval. The Circle is streaming on All 4 now.Dishonest Fun is a Somethin' Else Production for Channel 4.The CircleTwitter: @C4TheCircleInstagram: @c4thecircleChannel 4Twitter: @Channel4Instagram: @Channel4Alex HobernInstagram: @alexhobernTwitter: @alexhobernShazia MirzaInstagram: @theshaziamirzaTwitter: @shaziamirza1Manara Instagram: @manaraaaaaaaaaaPure Spice on BBC Asian Network https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ldqsAsh RanpuraTwitter: @aranpura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie investigates the future of breakups. She speaks to author of The Future of Seduction and cultural critic Mia Levitin, who re-entered the dating game after divorcing in her thirties... and found that dating really had become a game. They discuss ghosting, the paradox of choice, video dating and robot companions. Rosie also chats to award-winning comedian Shazia Mirza about the near-future possibility of taking an ‘anti-love drug' to forget a bad breakup and how long-term relationships are impacted by a pandemic. Finally she speaks to creator of the blog and podcast Non-Monogamy Help, Lola Phoenix, about how polyamory changes the conversation about breakups and how asexuality fits into the contemporary relationship landscape.  You can now follow The Breakup Monologues on Instagram

On the show this week Helen and Rosie chat to the glorious Shazia Mirza. Shazia is an award winning British stand up comedian and writer, who has been on so much great telly and radio, as well as touring her own brilliant shows. You can follow Shazia on twitter and instagram.Helen Bauer and Rosie Jones will probe the guest on the pivotal moments in their early life; from childhood, to romance, and everywhere in between, we want the highs and lows that make it so obvious that this craving for attention ensured our guest was a born entertainer.You can follow our Instagram and like us on Facebook!And you can follow Rosie and Helen on Twitter!This is a Studio71 production. Producer - Jack Claramunt Assistant Producer - Winnie SimonExec Producer - Tom Payne & Jody SmithProduction Support - Phie McKenzieStudio71 is a Red Arrow Studios Company See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Throughout history attempts have been made to silence and ignore women. They’ve had to fight for a place in politics, had to use male pseudonyms to get published and often find themselves subjected to trolling and abuse when they speak out. So in this episode, curator Polly Russell and co-host comedian and writer Sara Pascoe are hearing from some women who stand on stage and command attention. They’re having a laugh with broadcaster and writer Sandi Toksvig and stand-up comedian Shazia Mirza as they explore how the comedy scene has changed over time and what still needs to be done. Strap yourselves in for some very funny conversations and unexpected revelations… Unfinished Business podcast series is generously supported by Joanna and Graham Barker and The Eccles Centre for American Studies. A Pixiu Production.

"I feel pressure to produce perfect chapattis despite being a successful comedian!" I speak with Shazia Mirza, a famous comedian and writer, appearing on Jonathan Ross, Celebrity Island with Bear Gryls, Celebs in Solitary & many more shows. Her new show ‘Coconut' will be on tour in 2021. Shazia travels all over the world doing stand-up comedy, is hugely successful but still feels the pressure to be the perfect South Asian woman. Shazia and I speak about some of the issues we've experienced in our culture: • The expectation to always be the dutiful daughter, to be the quiet subservient one • The expectation to get married, have kids, look after everyone around us • How cultural conditioning carries on even with professional successful South Asian womxn • Anti-blackness that pervades South Asian society, and what can be done to change it • Getting our names mis-pronounced (Shazia being called ‘Shava Minza' has got to be the funniest!) • How all brown women are lumped into the same person (Shazia talks about being mistaken for everyone from Meera Syal to Malala to her local GP) MORE ABOUT SHAZIA: https://www.shazia-mirza.com/Instagram: @theshaziamirzaTwitter: @shaziamirza1 RESOURCESWant to explore more about the themes discussed in this episode? Here are some resources/social media accounts that you might find useful: THE INDIAN FEMINISThttps://www.instagram.com/the_indian_feminist/?hl=enASIAN WOMEN FESTIVAL:https://www.asianwomanfestival.com/BROWN GIRL MAGAZINEhttps://www.browngirlmagazine.com/BURNT ROTIhttps://www.burntroti.com/

"I feel pressure to produce perfect chapattis despite being a successful comedian!" I speak with Shazia Mirza, a famous comedian and writer, appearing on Jonathan Ross, Celebrity Island with Bear Gryls, Celebs in Solitary & many more shows. Her new show ‘Coconut’ will be on tour in 2021. Shazia travels all over the world doing stand-up comedy, is hugely successful but still feels the pressure to be the perfect South Asian woman. Shazia and I speak about some of the issues we’ve experienced in our culture: • The expectation to always be the dutiful daughter, to be the quiet subservient one • The expectation to get married, have kids, look after everyone around us • How cultural conditioning carries on even with professional successful South Asian womxn • Anti-blackness that pervades South Asian society, and what can be done to change it • Getting our names mis-pronounced (Shazia being called ‘Shava Minza’ has got to be the funniest!) • How all brown women are lumped into the same person (Shazia talks about being mistaken for everyone from Meera Syal to Malala to her local GP) MORE ABOUT SHAZIA: https://www.shazia-mirza.com/Instagram: @theshaziamirzaTwitter: @shaziamirza1 RESOURCESWant to explore more about the themes discussed in this episode? Here are some resources/social media accounts that you might find useful: THE INDIAN FEMINISThttps://www.instagram.com/the_indian_feminist/?hl=enASIAN WOMEN FESTIVAL:https://www.asianwomanfestival.com/BROWN GIRL MAGAZINEhttps://www.browngirlmagazine.com/BURNT ROTIhttps://www.burntroti.com/

In an emergency 17th episode, there’s a goose loose about the hoose, Shazia Mirza talks bollock candles, and Rhod, Sian and Barry’s minds are blown when Rob Rouse’s duck loses a pea eating contest to a carpet-fitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each week the Ham & High Podcast interviews a different guest about their life and career. This week editor André Langlois talks to the comedian Shazia Mirza about doing 5am stand-up gigs in lockdown, how reality TV was partly to blame for Brexit, the impact of the Black Lives Matter protests and saying yes to everything.

#98: Exclusive full length interviews from the latest digital MK3D Part 1 - Simon Pegg talks Italian zombie movies and the Coen Brothers with Mark plus comedian Shazia Mirza on her guilty cinematic pleasures See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More highlights of comedians reacting to audio taken from their sets with surprising results featuring Shazia Mirza, Stephen Bailey, Nick Helm and more!

Mona Shaikh, host of Minority Reportz Podcast and Digital Series, interviewed Shazia Mirza (Last Comic Standing, Winnipeg Festival) about being the first successful Pakistani female comedian, being asked to be a second wife on a date and men calling themselves Alpha Males are stupid. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST INTERVIEWS WITH THE HOTTEST ARTISTS AND CHANGE MAKERS. EVERY MONDAY AT 6AM! FOLLOW US FACEBOOK: @MinorityReportz INSTAGRAM: @monashaikhpresents TWITTER: @MReportz WEBSITE: www.minorityreportz.com Mona Shaikh: @monascomedy Shazia Mirza: @theshaziamirza LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST. EVERY MONDAY AT 6AM ON SPOTIFY, ITUNES AND Apple Music. ***MINORITY IS THE NEW MAJORITY***

Mona Shaikh, host of Minority Reportz Podcast and Digital Series, interviewed Shazia Mirza (Last Comic Standing, Winnipeg Festival) about being the first successful Pakistani female comedian, being asked to be a second wife on a date and men calling themselves Alpha Males are stupid. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST INTERVIEWS WITH THE HOTTEST ARTISTS AND CHANGE MAKERS. EVERY MONDAY AT 6AM! FOLLOW US FACEBOOK: @MinorityReportz INSTAGRAM: @monashaikhpresents TWITTER: @MReportz WEBSITE: www.minorityreportz.com Mona Shaikh: @monascomedy Shazia Mirza: @theshaziamirza LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST. EVERY MONDAY AT 6AM ON SPOTIFY, ITUNES AND Apple Music. ***MINORITY IS THE NEW MAJORITY***

Mona Shaikh, host of Minority Reportz Podcast and Digital Series, interviewed Shazia Mirza (Last Comic Standing, Winnipeg Festival) about being the first successful Pakistani female comedian, being asked to be a second wife on a date and men calling themselves Alpha Males are stupid.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL FOR ALL THE LATEST INTERVIEWS WITH THE HOTTEST ARTISTS AND CHANGE MAKERS. EVERY MONDAY AT 6AM! FOLLOW USFACEBOOK: @MinorityReportzINSTAGRAM: @monashaikhpresentsTWITTER: @MReportzWEBSITE: www.minorityreportz.comMona Shaikh: @monascomedyShazia Mirza: @theshaziamirzaLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY PODCAST. EVERY MONDAY AT 6AM ON SPOTIFY, ITUNES AND Apple Music.***MINORITY IS THE NEW MAJORITY***

In the third episode, Kiri Pritchard-McLean is in the special guest seat. Rhod and Sian call comedian Shazia Mirza and get some messed up lockdown beauty tips, while Andy Askins advises on garden furniture for squirrels. A sex party never gets out of first gear and Sian doesn’t take the news about Rhod’s urine-soaked mattress lying down. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rufus Hound returns for another series of honest, intimate and hilarious interviews, with famous guests reading from their genuine teenage diaries. Guests this series are Woman's Hour host Dame Jenni Murray, former Goodie Bill Oddie, comedian Shazia Mirza, impressionist Jan Ravens, podcaster Olly Mann and writer Julie Myerson. In this first episode of new series, Rufus talks to the comedian Shazia Mirza about her experiences growing up in a strict Muslim family in the UK. In her teenage diaries, the young Shazia Mirza describes arguing with her parents, getting a Saturday job in McDonalds, bumping into a Rick Astley lookalike in a pub and dreaming about becoming a grand slam tennis ace. Producer: Harriet Jaine A Talkback production for BBC Radio 4

"If we are to survive as a human race we have to hide our hatreds, we have to find things we have in common if we want to progress and move forward."   I first met Shazia Mirza in 2002 when I had my late night talk show in Amsterdam when we did shows around The Netherlands together. I was riding high with the dream TV job and Shazia was a cultural juggernaut at the time because she was playing a pro terrorism Muslim character on stage with her one liners and was getting a lot of media coverage at the time. When we met on this tour Shazia had a reporter from the Guardian following her and writing a story about her. It was a very exciting time for both of us in our careers and even though we are both from very different cultures we bonded because we are in the same tribe of stand up comedy. "The Jews have a great history of producing comedians, so do the Catholics, we have never had a history of comedians. Islam is a new religion and so is our comedy and satire. It takes time before you can laugh at something." "You have to have life experience to be a comedian and instagram is not a life experience. You can't not die, suffer and struggle and be a great comic." It is a privilege to be in this business and creativity is the key to happiness.  Last year Shazia was on a reality TV show on the BBC called Survival Island, for one month she had to survive with people from different backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities and she had a major revelation from the experience. "What we needed to do to survive was to keep our hatreds to ourselves. You can survive on your own for a while but in the end you need other people to survive. It made me see that if we are to survive as a human race we have to find things we have in common and hide our hatreds if we are to progress and move forward." "Spending time with people you don't like is a waste of life. You can only judge people by two ways... some people give you energy and other people drain you of your energy. Avoid the people who suck the joy out of life." Brilliant insights and sentences like "Starving to death on a desert island is a once in a lifetime experience." is why it is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Shazia Mirza!   patreon.com/tomrhodesradiosmartcamp

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Shazia Mirza, science writer and cancer researcher Dr David Robert Grimes and psychologist Prof Karen Douglas to look at the weird world of conspiracy theories. From Flat Earth believers to people who refuse to accept that humans have ever been to the moon, why is fiction often so much easier to believe than fact - and does it matter? They discuss the psychology and profile of people who are more likely to believe in conspiracies and the devastating effect some, like the anti-vaccine movement, have had on public health. They ask whether being irrational is our default setting and how to convince the most hard-core believers with the power of evidence and critical thinking. Although they would say that wouldnt' they? Producer: Alexandra Feachem

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Petula Clark, Rick Stein, Jayde Adams and Shazia Mirza for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Angus Munro and Chris Holland & Siobhan Parr. Producer: Sukey Firth

Shazia Mirza was born in Birmingham, England—the eldest daughter of Muslim parents who moved from Pakistan to Birmingham in the 1960s. About a year into her comedy career, after the September 11, 2001 attacks, Mirza performed a routine which began "My name is Shazia Mirza. At least, that's what it says on my pilot's licence". The routine was widely commented upon, and she was profiled as a ground breaking comedian on CBS's 60 Minutes. Shazia has been a columnist for The Guardian since 2008. Her show 'The Kardashians Made Me Do It' premiered at Kilburn's Tricycle Theatre and went on to sell out runs at London's Soho Theatre. The show was a satire on offence and political correctness and was critically well received. It also toured for 103 performances in Europe. Her comedy is said to push barriers and as a comedian she is often referred to as 'brave'. I talked to her straight after she had been to meet members of The Royal Family. 

Shazia Mirza is a hilarious British Asian stand-up comedian. Her personal, honest and unapologetic humour makes her one of the funniest women in the UK.

Episode 36: David Mills is joined by English stand-up comic Shazia Mizra and Writer and Singer La JohnJoseph for Focus People! A look back at the week and a look ahead to a more dynamite future.   Recorded weekly at the Bill Murray Pub in Islington, London.   Contact the show via email: FocusPeoplePodcast@gmail.com   Contact the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FocusPeoplePod     Focus People Theme by Danny Calvi   Accounts: https://twitter.com/DavidMillsDept https://twitter.com/shaziamirza1 https://twitter.com/LaJohnJoseph Recorded and Edited by Matthew Sanders

The comedian and writer talks about the pressures of her instant success and dealing with being a token female muslim stand up.

Award winning British comedian, Shazia Mirza joins Lenny and Neil on the 4CPodcast to discuss her 4C's: Her English Muslim comedian life, Political Correctness, Teaching, and we play scruples. Plus a new song from the Gone Girls' Shauna Lane at the end! 

Comedians and authors Helen Lederer and Shazia Mirza go head to head in a war of the words - pitting David Nicholls against Vicktor E Frankel.They also discuss how comedy has changed for women, the differences of writing prose versus stand-up and the Comedy Women In Print Prize. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

British comedian and celeb Shazia Mirza joins the ladies for a candid conversation about her Pakistani parents not acknowledging her choice of career, being as honest as possible on stage, and touring extensively around the world. We also discuss her fascination with serial killers, easy access to guns in America, and the British media relentlessly giving Meghan Markle a hard time. Tune in to this truthful episode on your podcast app, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, or Spreaker!Video versions of the podcast available at https://tinyurl.com/y9rzlxbbPodcast Website: https://www.comedypopupla.com/facialrecognitioncomedyFollow us:https://www.instagram.com/fizaadosanihttps://www.instagram.com/reallyzahrahttps://www.instagram.com/pallavigunalanhttps://www.instagram.com/comedypopuphttps://www.instagram.com/cpupodcasts

British comedian and celeb Shazia Mirza joins the ladies for a candid conversation about her Pakistani parents not acknowledging her choice of career, being as honest as possible on stage, and touring extensively around the world. We also discuss her fascination with serial killers, easy access to guns in America, and the British media relentlessly giving Meghan Markle a hard time. Tune in to this truthful episode on your podcast app, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, or Spreaker!Video versions of the podcast available at https://tinyurl.com/y9rzlxbbPodcast Website: https://www.comedypopupla.com/facialrecognitioncomedyFollow us:https://www.instagram.com/fizaadosanihttps://www.instagram.com/reallyzahrahttps://www.instagram.com/pallavigunalanhttps://www.instagram.com/comedypopuphttps://www.instagram.com/cpupodcasts

The world is full of brilliant broads and we've had loads of them onstage with us in 2018. And so, as our Christmas gift to you, we thought it would be fun to put some of the biggest laughs into one handy 'best of' In Conversation.Please put your hands together for Ruth Jones, Fern Britton, Wunmi Mosaku, Sally Wainwright, Helen Thorne, Ellie Gibson, Sally Phillips, Roisin Conaty, Isy Suttie, Bridget Christie, Marian Keyes, Hollie McNish, Jack Monroe, Liz Carr, Desiree Burch, Jo Caulfield, Jennifer Saunders, Sian Gibson, Jennie McAlpine, Cherylee Houston, Shazia Mirza, Konnie Huq, Rachel Parris, and Lucy Mangan. And of course our Sarah Millican, Hannah Dunleavy and Mickey Noonan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's gigcast time again and we've another terrific line-up for you. Back in April, our Sarah and Mickey In Conversation-ed with Konnie Huq, Rachel Parris, Shazia Mirza and Lucy Mangan, where they talked stolen shoes, being the face of sex toys, expandable foam and breaking your coccyx. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we have Shazia Mirza dropped by and say hi! Shazia has told me about her favourite biscuits. We chatted about the Rag Market in Birmingham and stereotypes jokes. She talked about being personal on stage in comedy.  Can someone get Oreos for her please? Not Again Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/notagainpodcast/ Not Again Podcast website: https://www.notagainpodcast.com Not Again Podcast iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/not-again-podcast/id1243363815?mt=2 Not Again Podcast Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BqPbSFxoZn59pT8XM7Lbo?si=phHDtLakT8aelgPIIL8wsg Not Again Podcast Stitcher Page: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/not-again-podcast Not Again Podcast Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/notagainpodcast  

Geoff Lloyd is back! Well...he never left, but he's got a new radio show on Union JACK radio. Geoff Lloyd's Hometown Glory sees Britain's most beloved comedians take a stroll down memory lane, with the help of Google Maps. This week - stand up supreme, TV regular and ex-science teacher - Shazia Mirza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff Lloyd is back! Well...he never left, but he's got a new radio show on Union JACK radio. Geoff Lloyd's Hometown Glory sees Britain's most beloved comedians take a stroll down memory lane, with the help of Google Maps. This week - stand up supreme, TV regular and ex-science teacher - Shazia Mirza.

Join us in conversation with comedian Shazia Mirza on discussing incessant customer service feedback, 'cancelling' people on social media and whether it's OK that we constantly want free stuff online. Shazia is now ON TOUR, get your ticket here: https://www.shazia-mirza.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

She recently survived a month living wild in Bear Gryll's Celebrity Island (C4) - which, she says, was no laughing matter.  Comedian Shazia Mirza is a regular face on TV in the UK - appearing on The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), Graham Norton (BBC), Top Gear (BBC), Loose Women (ITV), The Late Late Show (RTE), and she is a regular panelist on The Wright Stuff (Channel 5).  However, growing up in Birmingham with strict Pakistani parents nearly saw Shazia's career take a different turn. Her family hoped she'd be a doctor or a lawyer - and she reluctantly got a degree in biochemistry and became a science teacher. But her dream of being on stage led her to take comedy-writing classes at night and she began performing at small clubs around London. A few weeks after the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, she got on stage wearing her hijab, and started off her act: “My name is Shazia Mirza… at least that’s what it says on my pilot’s licence...” After that night, Mirza’s comedy career took off. She was profiled on "60 Minutes," was a semifinalist on Last Comic Standing and started performing to packed audiences all over the world. In the latest Brits In The Wood episode, Shazia chats exclusively to Caroline Feraday and Claire Bullivant...   Find out more about Shazia Mirza on these links: https://www.shazia-mirza.com https://www.facebook.com/Shazia-Mirza-11830697284/ https://twitter.com/shaziamirza1   Please visit our sponsor Beach Financial Group. No other company is better placed to help expats and foreign businesses with their insurance requirements than Beach Financial Group. http://www.beachfinancialgroup.com   Brits in the Wood: http://www.britsinthewood.com/listen http://www.britsinthewood.blog http://www.facebook.com/BritsintheWood http://www.instagram.com/britsinthewood http://www.twitter.com/britsinthewood

Comedian Shazia Mirza chooses Verdi's The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from the opera Nabucco and Heroes by David Bowie.

Goldie, producer, DJ and artist; actor Tim Bentinck and model and campaigner Mary Russell join Aasmah Mir and the Reverend Richard Coles.. Born in Walsall and brought up in a series of children's homes, Goldie made his name as a graffiti artist before becoming a sought after producer and DJ. As an actor he appeared in the James Bond film the World is Not Enough and learned how to conduct an orchestra in the BBC series Maestro. His new book, All Things Remembered, written with Ben Thompson, looks back at his eventful life and reveals how hot yoga has helped him come to terms with his past. All Things Remembered is published by Faber and Faber. Mary Russell is a model, disability rights campaigner and a television personality. Born with achondroplasia - a common cause of dwarfism - she also works for a range of charities which aim to educate people about disability. Mary has appeared in the television series the Undateables and more recently in the BBC series Without Limits in which a group of people with disabilities travelled to Vietnam. Actor Tim Bentinck has played the role of David Archer in BBC Radio 4's soap opera The Archers for the past 35 years. In his memoir, Being David Archer, he recounts his varied life from being born in Tasmania to being the Earl of Portland (a title he inherited from a distant cousin) the voice of Mind the Gap on the Piccadilly Line, an HGV truck driver, an inventor and the voice of James Bond in the computer game The World is Not Enough. Being David Archer is published by Constable and Robinson. Also on the programme is Eloise Sentito who left her job as an academic to drive around the country in a campervan which is now her home and where she weaves blankets and shawls inspired by the landscape around her. JP Devlin visits Rosamund Young who runs a farm in the Cotswolds where she observes the mannerisms and relationships developed by her cattle - all the better to learn from their behaviour. The Secret Life of Cows is published by Faber and Faber. And comedian Shazia Mirza reveals her inheritance tracks - Verdi's The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from the opera Nabucco and Heroes by David Bowie. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Sofie talks to comedian Shazia Mirza about being on podcasts, Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls, patronising questions, being scared of cats, about feminism and inclusivity, being made aware of her religion and race, her parents, Islam, Atheist buses and the importance of different perspectives.   Artwork by Linda Brinkhaus Jingle by Bailey Lenart Produced by Sarah Garvey A huge thanks to Phoenix Artist Club in London for letting me record my podcast and do my shows with them. Special thanks to Peter Dunbar.     Made of Human Podcast online: Twitter: @podmoh Facebook: facebook.com/madeofhumanpodcast Web: madeofhumanpodcast.com Patreon: patreon.com/mohpod   Sofie Hagen online: Twitter: @SofieHagen Facebook: facebook.com/sofiehagen.komiker Web: sofiehagen.com Instagram: @sofiehagendk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Enjoy 10 minutes of stand up and chat with Shazia. Alongside comedian Mark Watson, she was among ten luminaries in this year’s series of 'The Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls'. When she returned, the world had changed. ‘Shazia Mirza: With Love from St Tropez’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/shazia-mirza-with-love-from-st-tropez Twitter: @shaziamirza1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shazia-Mirza-11830697284/ Website: http://www.shazia-mirza.com/ Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

The Guilty Feminist Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Shazia Mirza Emergency Muslim Ban episode with special guest Michele Garnett McKenzie of the Advocates for Human Rights Recorded 5 February 2017 at The Phoenix Artists Club in London. Released 8 February 2017.  Music by Mark Hodge and produced by Euan Maco McAleece. More about Deborah Frances-White http://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice Global Pillage More about Shazia Mirza http://www.shazia-mirza.com/ https://twitter.com/shaziamirza1 More about Michele Garnett McKenzie http://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/ https://twitter.com/michelemckenzie Donate here: http://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/donate For more information about this and other episodes… visit guiltyfeminist.com tweet us twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist/ check out our Instagram instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist/ or join our mailing list eepurl.com/bRfSPT  Include Yourself: The Guilty Feminist Leadership Event Tickets are on-sale now for this amazing event: 22 May 2016 in London. Get yours now. Subsidised places are also available. Buy our t-shirts http://guiltyfeminist.instantcart.com/ Come to a live recording! 3 April at Kings Place with Rebecca Bunce. Tickets on sale now. 5 April at Kings Place with Dawn O’Porter. Tickets on sale now. 8 April at Manchester Dancehouse – guests tbc. Tickets on sale now. 13 April at Selby Town Hall – guests tbc. Tickets on sale now. 8 May at Kings Place – Minefields with Reubs J Walsh and Kate Elizabeth. Tickets on sale now. 10 May at Kings Place – guests tbc. Tickets on sale now. 28 May at Brighton Theatre Royal with Jessica Fostekew, Sharon Horgan and Rebekah Staton. On sale soon. Leave us a review and rate us on iTunes!

Episodes 127-248 of On the Mic contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream these episodes on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. This episode: Inspired by three girls who left Bethnal Green to join ISIS, and an unrelated radio piece Shazia contributed to the BBC which subsequently received a record number of complaints, her show, 'The Kardashians Made Me Do It' tells of the confusion it caused as she looks into the nature of offence. The interview features clips from Shazia's stand-up. Plus - why is Shazia such a gay icon? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episodes 127-248 of On the Mic contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream these episodes on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. This episode: After being told by a journalist that she was a "waste of a good Muslim", Shazia Mirza returns to the Edinburgh Fringe - for one week only - to share her story and tell some jokes. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

The Guilty Feminist Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Carrie Quinlan “The Patriarchy Strikes Back” Emergency Episode – Part Two with special guests Hannah Peaker, Shazia Mirza, Graysen Lane, Desiree Burch, Avery Edison Recorded 10 November at The Hospital Club in London. Released 11 November 2016.  Music by Mark Hodge and produced by Euan Maco McAleece. More about Deborah Frances-White http://deborahfrances-white.com https://twitter.com/DeborahFW Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice Global Pillage More about Carrie Quinlan http://www.carriequinlan.com/ https://twitter.com/quinlan_carrie/ Follow our guests on Twitter https://twitter.com/hannah_peaker/ https://twitter.com/shaziamirza1/ https://twitter.com/graychange/ https://twitter.com/destheray/ https://twitter.com/aedison/ Women’s Equality Party: http://www.womensequality.org.uk/ Crimes of Britain: https://crimesofbritain.com/ For more information about this and other episodes… visit guiltyfeminist.com tweet us twitter.com/guiltfempod join the conversation at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=776692735805334 check out our Instagram instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist/ or join our mailing list eepurl.com/bRfSPT  Buy our t-shirts: http://guiltyfeminist.instantcart.com/ Come to a live recording! 23 January with Lolly Adefope, Athena Kugblenu and Jessica Regan. Tickets on sale now. Leave us a review and rate us on iTunes!

Comedian, panelist on the The Wright Stuff and science teacher of the past Shazia Mirza popped into the studio to join Samantha for this week’s Baines Plus One. Hear the truth behind and the strange comparisons between being a comedian and teaching science to naughty school kids, alongside the pros and cons of performing to a Guardian reading audience. Baines and Shazia also glance over this week’s news, chat lift anger, nose picking and the mysterious powers of mayonnaise. @shaziamirza1 @SamanthaBaines

Anat Hoffman from Women of the Wall talks about a new egalitarian prayer area by The Western Wall, Shazia Mirza tells us about appearing at JW3 and on the Scmooze we discuss equality for women verses religious traditions.

Presented by Aasmah Mir and Suzy Klein. Dexter Fletcher's big break came as a child actor when he was cast a BabyFace in Bugsby Malone. He talks about his acting career, move into directing and the technical challenges of making his latest film Eddie the Eagle. Shazia Mirza is an award winning stand-up comedian, a writer and columnist. Brought up in a strict Muslim household, she trained as a science teacher, while honing her stand-up act in secret. Toby Little and his mother Sabine talk about his mission to write a letter to every country in the world. JP Devlin meets Saturday Live listener Ann Ward, to hear how a letter about the great-great grandfather inspired her to volunteer for the lambing season in his home village. Tim Birkhead describes why a bird's egg is the most perfect thing. And businessman Theo Paphitis shares his Inheritance Tracks: Nobody Does it Better, sung by Carly Simon; and Over the Rainbow, performed by Eva Cassidy. Eddie the Eagle is out on 1 April. Shazia Mirza is on tour with her show The Kardsahians Made Me Do It. Dear World, How Are You? by Toby Little is out now. The Most Perfect Thing, by Tim Birkhead is published on 7 April. Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Karen Dalziel.

Svarta pantrarna, eller Black Panther Party, var en av 1960-talets mest omtalade politiska grupper, som genom sin sällsynt självsäkra stil och attityd kommit att influera både mode, musik och politik. Det var inte bara Svarta pantrarnas budskap om svarta amerikaners rättigheter och deras sociala aktivitetsprogam  som gratis frukost till tiotusentals skolbarn över hela USA  som fick stor uppmärksamhet, det fick även deras stil. Svarta pantrarnas garderob, bestående av av svarta skinnjackor och baskrar, bröt mot den då gängse kostymstilen. Det var en väl medveten strategi. Svarta pantrarna ville nå en ny, och yngre, målgrupp som sökte andra typer av förebilder än vuxna i kostym och klänning. Det var trots allt 60-tal och ungdomskulturen bubblade som bäst. Varje ung svart man har en läderjacka, eller kan se till att skaffa eller låna en, förklarade Huey Newton och Bobby Seale, de två unga killarna bakom Svarta pantrarna, och dess look. Till skillnad från andra medborgarrättsrörelser valde Svarta pantrarna att beväpna sig. Bobby Seale och Huey Newton hade hittat en lucka i lagen som gav dem rätt att bära vapen, om de var synliga, och inte riktades mot någon person. Vapnen skulle bara användas i självförsvar. Men Svarta pantrarna var inte sena med att även låta noggrant stajlade bilder på beväpnade svarta pantrar börja cirkulera. Också det ett slags vapen som var minst lika, om inte mer effektivt, ifråga om marknadsföring. Det är i år femtio år sedan Svarta pantrarna grundades 1966 i Oakland, Kalifornien  något som uppmärksammats av bland andra artisten Beyoncé som nyligen uppträdde med ett stort gäng dansare klädda i just svart läder och baskrar under halvleken av årets Super Bowl, det vill säga den tv-sända finalmatchen i den amerikanska fotbollsligan. Effekten uteblev inte. Det blev ett hallå utan dess like, och det är inte helt omöjligt att de ytterst PR-medvetna pantrarna skulle ha varit rätt nöjda med uppmärksamheten hon skapade. I veckans program pratar vi med en av Svarta pantrarnas mest framträdande medlemmar  Kathleen Cleaver. Hon var partiets kommunikationschef och skötte kontakterna med pressen. Hon var alltså en av de personer som bidrog till att skapa den starka bild av Svarta pantrarna som lever kvar än idag.Vi pratar också med den brittiska komikern Shazia Mirza, som i sin nya humorshow The Kardashians Made Me Do It skämtar om kontroversiell politik. Vi tar också en närmare titt på munkjackan och vad den kan symbolisera. Och så undersöker vi hur den den svart pantern kom att bli ett av smyckevärldens mest kända motiv.

Dizzee Rascal's former science teacher chats to Marsha about being mistaken for a spy, hairy women and what it takes to prepare a Jay Leno Tonight Show set...

This week the guys are joined by MC Shemzy, Eastenders star Ray Panthaki, comedian Shazia Mirza, writers of "Sugar Man" Craig Barthomew Strydom and Stephen Segerman, and pop band Noise Next Door. To download full episodes go to www.fubarradio.com

Shazia Mirza doesn't tend to stay in one place for very long. The award-winning stand-up comic, originally from Birmingham, England, has toured Britain, the United States, Canada, Pakistan, the United Arab Emerits, India, and all over Europe. Coming from a Muslim immigrant family in Britain, Shazia wasn't expected to end up in a career in comedy -- and in fact, she was a science teacher before she got behind the mic for the first time. However, over the last decade and a half, she's shown that comedy is definitely her true calling. Paul Little got the chance to speak to Shazia over the phone from her home in London just before she jetted off for some shows in India, one night back in the UK, and then her dates in Canada at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. They chatted about her unlikely start in comedy, her growth as a comedian and writer, her past experiences in Winnipeg, and the peculiarity of good comedy writing not always equating to the most laughter.

9 September 2013 Mirza Klein Nunhead American Radio with Lewis Schaffer. The only radio program for Americans living in Nunhead and for all Nunheaders, with a special focus on the increasingly in-demand area of Nunhead Heights.   Download Nunhead_American_Radio_-_9th_Sept_2013.mp3 Nunhead American Radio on facebook@NunheadRadio on twitter Listen to Nunhead American Radio with Lewis Schaffer live every Monday evening at 6:30PM on www.resonancefm.com and 104.4fm London, subscribe to Nunhead American Radio on iTunes or FeedBurner.  Lewis Schaffer: American in London at the Leicester Square Theatre every Sunday. £10. Full details and tickets. Lewis Schaffer is Free until Famous every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Source Below, Soho. Free admission. Full details and reservations.

Cecile Pineda, author of Devil's Tango: How I Learned the Fukushima Step-by-Step and Love Queen of the Amazon, talks about Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Fukushima, and what we must do to combat the nuclear threat.  Then comics Dhaya Lakshminarayanan and Shazia Mirza put a hilarious spin on Indian and Pakistani Independence Day, doing comedy for their home crowds and what their Indian and Pakistani families have in common (aren't you married yet?).  We'll have tickets to give away for their upcoming shows, “United We Stand Up.”  And sounds from the abortion rights struggle in Fargo, North Dakota, courtesy of the Abortion Rights Freedom Riders. The post Women's Magazine: Art & Politics Do Mix – August 12, 2013 appeared first on KPFA.

British comic Shazia Mirza has been taking her act to places where stand-up comedy is virtually unknown, and the spectacle of a woman cracking jokes on stage is almost revolutionary. Some audiences are ready for it, and some aren't. We talked about the sometimes surprising reactions she's gotten in Pakistan, India and back home in England.

KPFA is in Fall fund drive for the next couple of weeks, so please consider donating online, or calling during our show at 1-510-848-5732 or 1-800-439-5732   Preeti Shekar is in conversation with British Muslim comedian, Shazia Mirza for a taste of her taboo-breaking, button-pressing, smart, sly, deadpan humor. Salman Rushdie speaks with Tara Dorabji about his new memoir, Joseph Anton. From spies to death threats to deep within government security—Rushdie's memoir is a real life thriller that delves into the human psyche and the journey toward love and freedom. With Hosts Tara Dorabji and Preeti Mangala Shekar. The post APEX Express – September 27, 2012 appeared first on KPFA.

Tom travels to London to do shows and talk with his comedian friends Shazia Mirza and Dave Fulton.

This week the show was recorded in Birmingham and brummie comedian Shazia Mirza popped in for a chat. There was also talk about George Michael, The Pope and Beijing.

In de zomer van 2010 bracht Toomler het 17e Comedytrain International Summer Festival met buitenlandse comedians uit Engeland, Amerika, Nieuw Zeeland en Canada. Patrick Deters interviewde voor Zwartekat.nl de Britse comedienne Shazia Mirza.

Comedian and columnist Shazia Mirza drops in for a chat this week and we have a great time hearing about her former life as science teacher, her experience of playing the Edinburgh Festival, and what her parents think about what she does... Dave's similarly-voiced brother Simon joins us too, fresh from the Games Developer's Conference in [...]

In the world of comedy Shazia Mirza is unique. Hear how she delves into her Muslim and British-Pakistani background that has made her one of the most covered comediennes in the businesses. And, as in the US, so too in US wars: learn how Asian sub-contract workers are doing jobs US personnel don't do as corporations make millions off of these laborers. It's KPFA's Fund-drive time. We have tickets and CD give-aways for support of the station… and… Friday 5/12, Apex Outha Box at Locus artspace featuring Native Guns, celebrating their new release "Barrel Men." The post APEX Express – May 11, 2006 appeared first on KPFA.