You Should've Have Been Here Last Week Podcast
1) David Tsonos - They said UK comedy crowds were rowdy, so I came over to find out!
David Tsonos, Canadian comedian, writer and actor, came over to the UK over a decade ago. Since then he's become such beloved part of the UK comedy scene that he considers himself to be more a British...Show More
2) Alex Petty - Edinburgh Fringe is about open access - not quality control!
Alex Petty, the man behind the Laughing Horse Free Festival - a constant at the Edinburgh Fringe for 21 years. Helping thousand's of comedians to stage shows using the 'free model' to reduce costs for...Show More
3) Imran Yusuf - I was s**t until I learned the craft of comedy!
Born in Kenya, raised in Hackney, Imran Yusuf is a well loved and distinctive comedian on UK's stage, screen and radio. Here, he talks about how he developed his style, his voice and his love for lear...Show More
4) Ninia Benjamin - Never wanted to be a comedian - until I was made redundant!
Born funny, Ninia Benjamin resisted comedy until redundancy forced her hand. She became one third of BBC’s award-winning comedy show 3 Non-Blondes and now's a TV regular. She loves stand up and has st...Show More
5) Using Heckle Put Downs - When, How, Why?
Heckle Put Downs - a vital part of a comedian's armoury or a sign of unoriginality? Steve and Paul discuss the advantages, dangers, best and worst examples, and if comics should even use them?#podcast...Show More
6) Cancelled Comedians - Career suicide or career move?
In a week when two UK based comedians - Andrew Lawrence and Reginald D Hunter - have faced controversy over social media posts, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss the furore. Hosted on Acas...Show More
7) Simon Clayton - "Despite suffering a stroke, I'm still a comedian!"
North Londoner, Simon Clayton , started out in comedy in as part of a double act in 1986. He successfully went solo in 1995 and performed nationwide as respected comedian. Until an unforeseen health e...Show More
8) Sam Serrano - I don't punch down or up - just myself in the face!
Sam Serrano - Started doing stand up comedy in Liverpool at 13 and is now a rising star in UK comedy. As a gender-fluid and dyspraxic comedian, Sam brings a fresh and unique perspective, leaving audie...Show More
9) Geoff Rowe - I'll get live comedy recognised by the Government
Geoff Rowe - Founder of the UK's biggest comedy festival (Leicester), which led to his order of the British Empire Medal award. Now, as a prime mover behind the Live Comedy Association he wants live c...Show More
10) Arthur Smith - "Leonard Cohen knew I was on his side."
On this award-nominated show - Arthur Smith - UK comedy legend on stage, TV and radio for many decades. Currently narrates BBC's Money for Nothing and star of the brilliant Grumpy Old Men. He has also...Show More