Some Laugh

This week the boays are joined by rapper Bemz. Inaugural winner of BBC Introducing’s Scottish Act of the Year, Bemz explains how his hip-hop career started in the unlikely setting of Stranraer, discusses the buzz of playing festivals including Reading & Leeds and the main stage at TRNSMT, and gives his thoughts on the Kendrick-Drake beef. Plus, Bemz recounts how he got his break online after r...

Just the boays this week as they cover topics including men "raw-dogging" flights, noticing themselves creeping into old guy patter and the results of last week's UK general election. 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/UCxeugCQL5zyVhd7pCEAi9GA...

This week the boays are joined by comedian, writer and actor Avital Ash. Avital discusses her experiences of living in L.A., working in a writer’s room for a Netflix comedy show, and recounts shooting a short film with one of the stars of Succession. Plus, Avital talks about performing her stand-up show at the Fringe and in the States, learns that she shares an interest with Steve about mirrors, a...

This week Steve and Marc are joined by comedian Brennan Reece. Brennan describes his experiences of acting in his youth (from getting "nonced" on Heartbeat to a brief role in Skins), attending drama school under the tutelage of a strict stick-wielding Russian, and recounts his journey in stand-up from playing rough Mancunian snooker clubs to doing Live at the Apollo. Plus, Brennan chats about his...

This week the boays are joined by actor, writer and Still Game star Sanjeev Kohli. Sanjeev talks about his early days working on Chewin’ the Fat (including writing for one of its most memorable sketches), discusses playing one of Scottish comedy’s most iconic comedy characters in Navid, and reveals the priceless line he heard from an heckler while onstage at the Hydro performing Still Game Live. P...

This week we're bringing you a Euros Preview as Marc chats to Adam Miller of OldFirmFacts about Scotland's upcoming campaign and whether they can progress to the knockout stages of an international men's tournament for the first time ever. Plus, they chat about Scotland's training camp being situated next to the comicly-named Mount Wank, discuss Steve Clarke's job in overcoming the narrative of th...

This week the boays are joined by comedian MC Hammersmith (aka Will Naameh). An improvised-rapper who regularly sends comedy audiences into eruptions of laughter and energy, Will discusses the preparation and pitfalls that accompany his act, reveals the most unusual items crowds have given him to rap about, and demonstrates his skills with a couple of raps specifically about Glasgow phrases and th...

Marc is joined by Ed Campbell of PoliticsJOE for a rundown of the upcoming UK general election following last week's surprise announcement from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. They discuss the Tories' plan to introduce national service for 18 year-olds, consider the prospect of a Keir Starmer Labour government (with various football analogies on Marc's part) and weigh up how new First Minister John Sw...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Jin Hao Li. Having cut his teeth on the Scottish comedy circuit whilst studying at St Andrews, Jin reveals the unusual living conditions Prince William was rumoured to have whilst living on campus. Jin recalls having to do military conscription (which is now unexpectedly topical) in Singapore , recounts his experience of performing at the final of last ye...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Alison Spittle. Alison chats about growing up in rural Ireland, spending her teenage years going to parties in a creepy old man's house and trying to catch out predators in online chatrooms. Plus, Alison recounts how she ended up reviewing films for the radio while still in high school, how radio led to her start in stand-up (and writing a joke at her fir...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Iain Stirling. Known best as "The Voice of Love Island", Iain discusses how he landed the gig narrating goings-on at Casa Amor (and realising how big a deal it when he seen his crowd's reaction to him bringing a Love Island water bottle onstage), reflects on his time doing kids TV including experiences with Jedward and rehearsing for the Queen's death. Pl...

This week the boays are joined by Scot Squad creator and comedy commissioner at Channel 4 Joe Hullait. Joe tracks his rise from starting out at open mics in Glasgow to becoming a high-heid yin in TV, gives advice for budding comedy writers looking to get their scripts made (and whether or not it's all about social media clout these days), and explains the origins and process behind making BBC Scot...

This week the boays are joined by Irish comedian Chris Kent. Chris reminisces about his time living in Australia while he was starting out as a comic (while still working as an electrician and having a side-hustle in copper), discusses how much of his laid-back style is typical of the Cork sense of humour, and explains why he once had to break into his own car. Plus, the boays ask Chris about the...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Ashley Storrie. Ashley chats about starring in the new BBC sitcom "Dinosaur", her experiences of writing and playing an autistic character and why it was important to portray an authentic reflection of her own experience. They also chat about Ashley starting standup at the age of 11, her experiences of being on the road (including with a live show of...

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, a...

This week Steve and Marc are joined by comedian Ray Bradshaw. They discuss doing DIY, how your approach to lad's holidays changes from your 20s to your 30's, and Ray explains why he's out looking for fellow bald-gingers as part of his new tour show. Plus, Ray recalls his time sharing a place with Marc in Australia, Steve explains his "slippy floor" party-piece, and Marc calls out Ray for simultane...

We've reached 100 episodes! And to celebrate we're releasing the highlights from our most recent live show at the Pavilion Theatre with guests including Still Game creator Greg Hemphill, the fourth-laugher himself Christopher MacArthur-Boyd and the legendary Raymond Mearns... plus a few other wee surprise appearances. A video version of this podcast is available on YouTube, where you can subscribe...

This week the boays are joined by comedian, star of Taskmaster & Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Sam Campbell. Sam chats to the boays about all manner of topics including spies, hippos, headbutts and Weetabix (or Weetbix as Steve points out it's called in Sam's native Australia). Plus, they discuss Sam's "Bulletproof 10" Fringe show where he sold out a 750-seat theatre to perform for just 10 min...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Larry Dean. They discuss Larry’s meticulous approach to standup, where he takes into account everything from his skincare routine to his silhouette (not to mention his incredible writing and performing, which has led to multiple award-nominated Edinburgh shows). Larry also covers how he deals with having to “come out” onstage, playing with audiences stere...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Zara Gladman. With the popularity of her “West End Mum” character and other viral videos, Zara discusses how lockdown prompted her to start putting videos online, her nascent experiences of live comedy around a decade ago putting on standup gigs for academics, and talks about transferring her popular online characters to the stage. Plus, they discuss Zara...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Jamie Hutchinson. A comedic tour-de-force and "Pied Piper of Pisscans", Jamie describes his relationship with gambling and how he beat the payday-loan system during the "glory days" of Wonga, they swap tales of underage drinking and getting in trouble with the police as teens, and Jamie reveals his childhood love of writing and performing that led to his...

Marc speaks to comedian Reginald D Hunter ahead of his show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Reg discusses his approach to working up a new stand-up show, opines on the challenge of doing social commentary in comedy when everyone is down their own individual rabbit-holes, and recalls his first time gigging in Scotland at a rowdy pub in Paisley. Plus, Reg reflects on the impact of losi...

This week the boays are joined by wrestler, actor and presenter Grado. He describes his journey from play-wrestling wearing his gran's tights as a kid to become part of British wrestling's renaissance (and rubbing shoulder with WWE greats like Mick Foley and Kurt Angle). There's a whole host of other topics including Grado's vaping addiction, getting a tattoo of a Chinese restaurant and receiving...

TICKETS FOR SOME LAUGH LIVE AT THE PAVILION GLASGOW ON SUNDAY 31ST MARCH ARE ON SALE NOW (Featuring guest Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, plus more to be announced!): https://www.paviliontheatre.co.uk/shows/some-laugh-live-at-glasgow-international-comedy-festival/This week the boays are joined by comedian and returning guest Susie McCabe. Susie discusses why and how she's come to run for rector of Uni...

TICKETS FOR SOME LAUGH LIVE AT THE PAVILION GLASGOW ON SUNDAY 31ST MARCH ARE ON SALE NOW (Featuring guest Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, plus more to be announced!): https://www.paviliontheatre.co.uk/shows/some-laugh-live-at-glasgow-international-comedy-festival/This week the boays are joined by comedian Phil Ellis. A delightfully-misanthropic comedian's comedian, Phil discusses his various stunt-lad...