Oh Captain My Captain

SORRY ABOUT THE Audio skip to 3:50 This is one of my favourite podcasts. I've seen Henry's videos on Tiktok and Instagram so it was cool to sit down with him in the flesh. He's a hilarious and down to earth guy. I wanted to find out how he's found doing standup comedy for the last year Henry Rowley aka @rowleyy is a TikTok comedy star, actor & stand-up comedian. IN 2023, HE SHO...

Muhsin is a Stand-up Comedian and Psychology PhD. He is making a name for himself on the comedy circuit and regularly performs in theatres and clubs such as Vauxhall Comedy Club, Glee Club, Top Secret Comedy Club, and Backyard. He is also a Chortle Student Comedy Award Finalist, New Act of the Year nominee, and UK PhD Student of the Year Nominee. His comedy sketches and podcast have accumulated ov...

Sweet lemons- With Riki Msindo is my new podcast where I interview people I find interesting. You know as a fan of comedy there will be plenty of comedians on there too. So I wanted to show you guys a bit of my new pod. This section is from episode 5 with impressionist Tommy Moore. He tells a hilarious story of him heckling James Acaster a former guest on this POD. Go check it out whereever you ge...

On todays episode we have the great Cressida Wetton talking to us about writing gyms. Cressida is a hilarious comedian and friend of the podcast based in London. She runs writing gyms at the Bill Murry and is going to be telling us about how its done.

On Todays episode we have Allyson Smith, Dee Allum-Grusselle and Clare Berry. We're talking about women in comedy. This is a big one

On Todays episode we have the hilarious Dan Tiernan taking us through his methods on how to write the best 5 minutes. Dan was the Winner of BBC New Comedian 2022. Also the Winner of British Comedian Of The Year 2022. So yeah he knows a thing or 2

In today's episode we are lucky to have the great Cimran Shah with us. Cimran is a commisioner for entertainment at channel 4. He works on programmes like The Mo Giligan Show and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. He answers all your questions

On today we have the extremely talented Jessie Nixon talking about the incredible world of supporting comedians on tour. This is the final in the 3 part Nepo Baby trilogy.  Jessie Nixon is a unique performer who delivers dynamic and erudite jokes with the confidence and sincerity of a drunk girl in a Wetherspoons toilet. ​ She is widely agreed to be a rising star on the circuit, having most r...

Today we are doing something Mark has wanted to avoid for a long time. WARMUP. On this episode we go into detail on how Mark does a job that sounds too good to be true. We are also joined by friends of the Podcast Dani Johns and Alex Kitson. Listen and enjoy

On today's episode we have the great Eleri Morgan.  Eleri Morgan is a Welsh actress and comedian. She was brought up in the Aberystwyth area and now lives in Cardiff, having previously lived in London. Eleri is also successful enough to have a wikipedia entry I could copy her bio from.  This is the first part of the nepotism trilogy. Do your best to date how old this record was!

In this episode Olivier award winning Ruth Bratt takes us through the world of improv

On todays episode Priya takes us through all of her comedy influences. But the conversation definitely went on a tangent Vandals Rod gilbert - Nicholas lidhurst mine pie Ed byrne Porth call Jasper carrot Taylor tomlinson John mulaney - older stuff Mike bubbliglia - podcast Trevor noah

On today's episode we ask the hilarious James Acaster all your questions. Riki gets to interview James and ask him all the questions young him has always wanted to know. Thanks to Tom Hibbs for getting Rikis Mike in a clutch

In this episode best selling author Dean Burnett takes us through the neuroscience of laughter. Yep we get sciencey but i promise its worth it

On this episode of Oh Captain My Captain we speak to the hilarious Gráinne Maguire about all the the best tips and tricks of writing stand up

On this episode Andrew Bird takes us through his incredible ways of saving money.

On this episode we hear about what Riki and Mark have spent the last 3 months doing.

On this episode of Oh Captain my Captain we have guest and fellow podcaster Rachel Fairburn. Rachel is co-host of the successful podcast 'All Killa No Filla". Check it out now!

On this episode Mark and Athena take Riki through the world of Edinburgh fringe. They talk about the ups and downs of the fringe and whether it's worth it.

In a special pub episode Mark and Riki ask Russell all the questions you guys have always wanted to ask a famous comedian. You know him you love him ladies and gentlemen Russell Howard.

Neil gives us a full run through some of his favourite comedians in Riki's first exposure to Irish comedy Neil Delamere has been described as a ‘master of stand-up’ by the Scotsman and a ‘wryly brilliant live performer’ by the Sunday Times. Best known for quick-witted appearances on myriad panel shows and his hilarious live stand-up tours, Neil is a regular contributor for BBC Radio 4 on The News...

In this episode Dane takes us through his favourite comedians and his biggest influences.  Original and provocative, Baptiste is hailed as one of the most exciting acts to break in years. His extensive TV credits include Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Mock the Week (BBC Two), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Black, British and Funny (Channel 4), Frankie...

In this episode we spoke to Mark's accountant Craig Williams from Zen Accountancy. Riki was sceptical at at first but this ended being one of our most important episodes. If you're a comedian and you don't wanna be ruined by the tax man check this out. https://z-e-n.co.uk/

On today's episode Josh Jones and Sikisa finalist both finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award walk us through how competitions work and how to do well at them. From South London, Barbadian citizen Sikisa has become one of the most exciting acts in the UK, having delighted crowds with her fearless and vivacious personality and immediate warmth and likability. She won the public’s vote in the 2017 BB...

In today's episode we talk about race in the comedy scene in the UK and how to get gigs to build a career.  Raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Runi Talwar started performing stand up comedy while living in Australia. Now based in London, he has appeared at many UK comedy clubs and was a finalist in 2 Northdown’s New Act of the Year competition. As a stand up comedian in Australia, he has performed a...