In this episode, John chats to the terrible twosome that is Crossland and Wilkinson ahead of them bringing a pair of fantastic shows to Leicester Comedy Festival. 

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In this episode, John chats to Angela Bra ahead of their show at Leicester Comedy Festival. 

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Her daughter’s left for uni and singer/songwriter, rising star on social media and part-time primary school music teacher Miss Angela Bra is home alone. Which can only mean one thing, it’s time for a house party! Join Angela for a drag-powered musical comedy of original pop, parodies and puns as she prepares for the ultimate kitchen disco. What could possibly go wrong... Best Comedy Show Nominee at the 2023 Buxton Fringe. Best Musical Comedy Winner at the 2022 Morecambe Fringe. "much more of this and she'll be made a Dame! 5 Stars" - Lancaster Guardian. "A cheerily endearing persona" - Chortle

Christmas morning 2010, Kayleigh found out that her dad isn’t her dad and that someone else is probably her dad. Join Musical Comedy Award Finalist Kayleigh Jones on her offbeat nine-year journey that led to her finding her real dad and then feeding him to a Pelican shortly after. Combining stand-up, comedy songs, and storytelling to weave through this tale of identity, unconventional mothers, and how being pedantic would make the world a better place. FUNNY WOMEN AWARD 2023 NOMINEE MUSICAL COMEDY AWARD 2022 FINALIST BBC NEW COMEDY AWARD 2022 NOMINEE As seen on NEXTUP COMEDY Book at latestagecomedy.co.uk

In this episode, John chats to Luis Alcada who decides to put his knowledge of Portuguese history to the test - and risk never being able to return home. 

Debut show from award-winning comedian Luis Alcada. Luis left a tourist paradise in Portugal to live in Dundee (it's in Scotland). They may or may not be an international fugitive on the run. This is the full show where they try to finally answer the question "What are you doing here?". As seen on BBC Social and BBC Short Stuff. "Will bring you to tears with their unique sense of humour" Abertay University Review. Rockhopper Audience Award.

In this episode, John talks to Tom Short about the time he had to perform comedy in front of a stripper.  See Tom Short at Leicester with the Ha Ha Horror Show," winner of The Liam Byrne Award, is a Tommy Cooper-inspired occult comedy. Legendary magician 'The Great Mortar' dies just before the show, leaving his bumbling understudies to salvage the performance. This award-winning production seamlessly blends supernatural elements with uproarious humor, challenging norms and redefining the boundaries of comedy and magic. A delightful and immersive experience, it promises infectious laughter and enchanting mayhem. Don't miss the chance to be captivated by this unique theatrical gem!

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In this bumper episode, a trio of the funny women from the Giggles from Glesga show come to chat about their comedy careers and pick some frankly ridiculous specialist topics.  Book tickets: latestagecomedy.co.uk

Giggles From Glesga - a compilation showcasing femme talent from Glasgow. Already shown at the Edinburgh Fringe, Manchester Women in Comedy festival, and venues around Scotland. Amanda Hursy “Rising star” by BBC Scotland @amandahursy Kirsty Lynch “Confident, likeable, a good presence” @kirstylynch621 Molly Rose “Politically punchy” @molly_is_rosy on instagram  Yvonne Hughes “Great, frequent punchlines” - The Stand @janet_tenaj_comedy Tiia “Weirdly wholesome” What was your dream job as a kid? In their set Tiia ponders working life and old dream jobs @weirdlywholesetiia

In this podcast we chat to the health and safety legend Ian Crawford as he continues on his mission to make the world a safer place. 

Alright, stop, collaborate, and listen! Safety expert Ian Crawford is back with a brand-new presentation. This deadly serious safety training workshop provides life-saving advice, inspired by iconic pop hits. With tips for Stayin' Alive and avoiding Great Balls of Fire, Tragedy, and the Danger Zone. Don't Stop Believin' in your personal health and safety, get your Ticket to Survive and book up now! 'Well-honed, good silly fun' ★★★★ (TheReviewsHub.com) 'Forking good' ★★★★ (TheWeeReview.com)

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We're back chatting to another one of the fantastic acts joining us for Leicester Comedy Festival 2024. In this episode, Cat Scully talks about her comedic journey and tackles the A.I. quiz on the topic of dogs - does she know her chihuahua from her cocker spaniel? 

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