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They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so here's a rundown on how it's done from the prime movers in comedy! Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteemed figures in the industry from the UK and beyond. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this irreverent show pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy! You can watch every interview on our YouTube channel. Want to support our show? Contributions can be made to Steve's Ko-fi account or Paul's JokePit account. Get in touch with us by email.
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Update frequency:
every 18 days
Average audio length:
38 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
71 episodes
since March 27, 2023
episodic
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Pierre Hollins is a stand-up comedian and writer, headlining clubs throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Here he talks about how things have changed since the days when a generic stand up comedian was the exotic species on a bill.
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Steve and Paul pay tribute to singer, musician and comedian Tony De Meur, also known as Ronnie Golden, who passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. An alternative comedy pioneer appearing on the Young Ones, he became a beloved musical comedian forming a legendary double act with Barry Cryer. #…
Andrew White, currently in Edinburgh performing his new show to rave reviews, is an in-demand comedian, writer and radio host. He talks about his love for the Edinburgh Fringe, Bournemouth FC, coming out to his family onstage and the power of social media in comedy.
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Paul Sneddon, known by his stage names Vladimir McTavish and Bob Doolally, was a Scottish stand-up comedian, columnist and actor. Paul, who bestroded the Scottish and UK comedy scene for 40 years, died recently. This is an emotional and heartfelt tribute with contributions from friends/fellow comed…
Charmian Hughes left a job in advertising to become a clown. But unable to uphold the mime vow of silence, ran away to play stand-up comedy clubs throughout the UK and internationally. An early female stand up ‘When Comedy Was Alternative’, after 4 decades Charmian's still looking forward with undi…
Christian Schulte-Loh is an international stand-up act from Germany who has performed in more than twenty countries. But he learned his craft in the UK before becoming a star at home. He talks about how he performs to audiences across the world in three different languages.
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Dave Vickers, comedy promoter and the beating heart of Banana Cabaret - one of the UK's longest running comedy clubs - stopped the night at the end of May. Dave explains how since 1983 'The Banana' was at the vanguard of the alternative comedy movement, and continued through the golden age of live…
On the twice award nominated show it's Rachel Fairburn, star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla podcast, started in comedy via Tony Blair's New Deal. She talks about the north/south divide, Alec Baldwin and what happens on the female comics' WhatsApp group.
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On this twice award nominated show it's time to talk about money, UK comedians pay has remained generally static over the last 30 years! But everything else has gone up. How can comedians find ways to increase pay in the unique comedy industry - where supply and demand is not in their favour? Steve…
The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue has ended after 35 years performing an award-winning act described as "Tim Vine with music". Andy and Tony, the men behind them, talk about why they're stopping, the end of 'spesh acts' and only being offered £300 for their act.
One astonishing minute of Raymond a…
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