Some Laugh

This week the boays and CMB are joined by comedian Grace Jarvis . Grace discusses having to "code-switch" between Kiwi, Aussie and British phrases (leading to a startling revelation about one of Billy Connolly's best-known routines), the trials of working in a sex shop, and why one particular sex tip men often receive is exteremly misguided. Of course, with Christopher MacArthur-Boyd squeezing in...

Happy New Year! Join the boays to discuss Scottish New Year's traditions, Hogmanay parties and New Year's resolutions. Plus, Steve and Marc discuss their horrific holiday stories, and the boays ponder whether certain performers have worked for their careers. For extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows sign up to our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/somelaugh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The boays spark open a few Tinnies and chat Christmas songs, movies, dinner, top moments from the year and explain why Whamageddon and Santa Buddy have a lot to answer for. Take the Some Laugh Survey to give us feedback so we can bring you more laughs in 2025: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkEvROHIyXxDEZSZheVlj8X5zN2V6G3kcCoLlw3CgzAQ8q_Q/viewform?usp=preview For extra episodes and bonu...

Stuart returns from his travels to tell the boays about his escapades in Thailand and Vietnam - including chat about seal penis rice wine, spotting a Loose Women star and the ethics of the circus. Plus, Steve and Marc detail recent encounters with Scottish legends John McKay & Frank McAvennie respectively, before Marc expresses his bemusement at The List's recent Hot 100 list. For extra episod...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Raymond Mearns . Raymond discusses how he found out he’d had a stroke after an incredibly active few days, recalls his time in Limmy’s show and talks about his recent success as online comedy sensation “ Glesga Da” . Plus, Raymond reveals his most shameful anecdote whilst drinking copious amounts of wine, recounts his love of reading books on history...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Liam Withnail . They discuss how surprising square sausages are to English people, consider the challenges of exercise and eating healthily, and ponder the merits of Ozempic or any other "wonder" weight-loss drugs. Plus, there's chat of celebrity-fronted, product-shilling podcasts (PS we're still looking for sponsors), Liam details his recent experie...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Connor Burns . Connor discusses how being from Edinburgh effects playing in front of a Glasgow crowd, Marc compares Donald Trump to crowdwork comedians and they discuss the impact of the recent US election on the landscape of culture and comedy. Plus, there's chat about Stanley cups (and blades), reminisce about mental school days and Connor bemoans...

Some Laugh Stands-Up Christmas Special Sunday 8th December. Tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/Blackfriars-Basement/Some-Laugh-Stands-Up-Christmas-Special/40391631/ This week Marc is joined by comedians Vittorio Angelone and John Meagher . They discuss Vittorio's now-trendy mullet and moustache combo, John's past life in mixed martial arts and why a particular fight let him to...

This week Steve and Marc are joined by comedian Paul McDaniel . Paul describes growing up in 1980's Northern Ireland and how his father journalism carreer led to one of the biggest figures of that era coming round to their house; explains what it was like working for the BBC Complaints department during the height of the "Sachsgate" scandal involving Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross; and reveals ho...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Rosco McClelland . They discuss the perils of bunched-up trousers looking like a boner, Rosco introduces the phenomenon of JO pants, and tells haunted tales of lights in his house turning themselves on. Plus, Rosco suggests how he could’ve fixed Kamala Harris’s now doomed Presidential campaign, Marc and Steve try their hand at some basic OnlyFans ari...

The three boays back together this week and it's a classic wide-ranging convo - including whether audiobooks are cheating, the increasing dominance of AI (online and possibly soon both in our homes and even heads), and deciding whether to "people watch" on public transport or put on your headphones to avoid hearing someone play Tiktoks without any. Plus, Marc attempts to explain to Steve what Neol...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Christopher MacArthur-Boyd. Chris "weaves" through various topics including trying ADHD medication, why he stormed out a restaurant and details his recent trip to Japan - all on the way to finishing his story about a pre-show playlist in Dundee. Plus, Chris chats Here Comes the Guillotine , details how he's now managed to go over a year without smoki...

This week Marc and Stuart are joined by comedian and environmental economist Dr Matt Winning . They reminisce on their experiences watching Scotland at the Euros before Matt explains how and why he started integrating his work in climate change into his comedy, and answers some of the key questions the boays have about global warming, Extinction Rebellion, and why it won't mean Scotland can look f...

This week Marc is joined by returning guest comedian Mike Rice. They discuss the recent Vince McMahon documentary on Netflix, which leads to discussions of sociopaths, P Diddy's recent arrest and an encounter Mike had with a taxi driver who shared very McMahon-esque traits. Plus, Mike spins a yarn about his recent experience of living without a phone and his struggle to actually purchase a new one...

This week Marc, Stuart and guest host Tamsyn Kelly are joined by comedian Fern Brady. Fern describes accepting her recent Sky Arts Award whilst on mushrooms (in front of an onlooking Irvine Welsh), recounts being perplexed when a fan asked her to sign an AI-generated image of herself after a show, and explains why after over a decade of meaning to she's finally got round to getting a civil partner...

This week Stuart and Marc are joined by comedian Tom Ballard. Tom discusses the challenges of doing political comedy in Australia (and translating it for an international audience), developing his polemical style and what it was like hosting topical news show Tonightly which ran 5 nights a week on Aussie TV. Plus, Tom discusses the importance of the Edinburgh Fringe for acts from outside the UK, h...

This week Marc and Stuart are joined by comedian Sikisa. They reminisce about early-2000's wrestling (particularly Mae Young's "puppies"), Sikisa discusses how she got into comedy via cabaret and burlesque, her reputation as a party girl at the Fringe and her experience of performing stand-up at Glastonbury. Plus, Sikisa reveals what she's learned from watching the mistakes of new comedians whilst...

The boays are back in the studio this week with a lengthy discussion of all things teeth-related, from dentists & invisalign to the big question - when did people start using toothpaste (the answer might shock you...) Then, it's on to preparation for Steve's wedding as he gives the lowdown on what to expect, while Stuart and Marc try to suss out what kind of crowd they'll be performing their j...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Pierre Novellie. Hailing from South Africa via the Isle of Man, Pierre describes how audiences react to his difficult-to-place accent, recounts his experiences of doing numerous Fringe hours (including one year when he provided the audience with pamplets to fact-check his jokes), and discusses how the skills he's honed in comedy have helped him write a bo...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Josh Jones. Josh describes how he survived playing Manchester’s working men’s clubs when starting comedy, how he found moving to London as a working class Northerner, and how his experience of auditioning for and appearing on 8 Out of 10 Cats. Plus, Josh chats about his passion for history, reveals his unlikely new hobby that’s got him looking buff, and h...

This week Marc and Stuart are joined by comedian and actor Colin Hoult. Colin discusses how he creates comic characters from his own life, from his early days on the Fringe to his Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show “The Death of Anna Mann”. Plus, Colin discusses his roles in TV shows such as After Life & Murder in Successville, recalls a now possibly problematic cowboy society in his native...

SOME LAUGH LIVE IS BACK AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE ON 20TH AUGUST. TICKETS HERE: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/some-laugh-liveThis week the boays are joined by comedian Dan Tiernan. A comedic force of nature and winner of numerous new act-competitions, Dan describes his starting out in standup and how he developed his in-your-face style, recounts his childhood gigs performing magic tricks (no...

SOME LAUGH LIVE IS BACK AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE ON 20TH AUGUST. TICKETS HERE: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/some-laugh-liveThis week Stuart and Marc are joined by comedian Chloe Radcliffe. They discuss the differences between US and UK comedy clubs, Chloe’s being brought up doing Transcendental Meditation and her fondness for “dumpster diving”. Plus, Chloe discusses getting accustomed to B...

SOME LAUGH LIVE IS BACK AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE ON 20TH AUGUST. TICKETS HERE: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/some-laugh-liveThis week the boays discuss their MTV Cribs-style dream homes, Steve reveals his childhood habit of making prank phonecalls and they cover the recent story about "cocaine sharks".A video version of this podcast is available on YouTube, where you can subscribe for all f...

SOME LAUGH LIVE IS BACK AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE ON 20TH AUGUST. TICKETS HERE: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/some-laugh-liveA free-wheeling conversation this week where the boays touch on topics including killling bugs, social media trends, and most hated phrases. Plus, Marc rants about his recent trip to the pharmacy, Steve reveals his new catchphrase, and the boays discuss techy teachers...