Some Laugh

Marc and Stu are joined by comedian Janine Harouni . Janine discusses her appearance on Netflix talent show Star Search and role in Batman (and the coincidental connection she had with its star John Turturro), plus the upcoming series "Meantime" alongside James McAvoy. Plus, she discusses how her Staten Island roots put her at loggerheads with the rudeness of middle-class Londoners, reco...

Stu and Marc are joined by comedian Katie Boyle. An Irishwoman who's been based in New York for over 10 years, Katie describes the how Irish banter and flirting could often be mistaken for meanness when on dates with overly-sincere New Yorkers more used to trauma dumping than a bit of craic. She explains how she worked up the ranks on the New York scene - producing her own specials before land...

SEE MARC IN GLASGOW THIS SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER: https://punchlinepromotions.co.uk/event/marc-jennings-if-when-10-10-26/ Marc and Stu are joined by comedian Michael Shafar . Michael discusses being an arachnophobe despite growing up in spider-dense Australia, how after his Jewish family fled in the 1930s he's now applying for German citizenship, and why he feels frustrated having to constantly...

Marc is joined by author and journalist Jon Ronson. They discuss Jon's new book "The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unravelling Men" , explore examples of people who've been led towards extremism through "chasing the algorithm", and how the changing media landscape has contributed to lack of purpose, particularly amongst men. Plus, Jon reflects on the impact of some o...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Laura Lexx. Laura discusses how studying theories of laughter has informed her comedy, describes the origins of stand-up from the Vaudeville and Music Hall days in the US & UK respectively to what we know of it today, and explains how her tweets in a Glasgow hotel room about Jurgen Klopp led to her landing a book deal. Plus, Laura describes her experi...

LONDON: Marc is performing his show "If & When" THIS SUNDAY 27th September at The Bill Murray in Angel. Tickets here: https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/live This week the boays are joined by comedian Huge Davies . Huge discusses his name becoming a running (friendly) joke on the Off Menu Podcast, starting comedy in Aberdeen while at uni there and what it's been like having insom...

SEE MARC LIVE IN LONDON 22ND & 27TH SEPTEMBER AT THE BILL MURRAY PUB IN ANGEL. Tickets here: ⁠https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/live⁠ This week the boays are joined by comedian Tom Cashman. Tom discusses how playing a prank on his potential landlord led to legislation changes in his native Australia, recounts how his credentials as a "nerdy guy" made him perfect for being the equivalent of Al...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Bella Hull . Bella discusses her experience as a writer on Saturday Night Live UK, her recent (viral) appearances on Have I Got News For You, and how talking about her dating life onstage affects it in real life. Plus, there's chat about binge eating, Bella explains the difference between "girl information" and "boy information" an...

This week Marc is joined by comedian Dave Elliott. Dave discusses the working as a cohesion officer to reduce trouble at the annual Belfast Bonfires in July, visiting the Edinburgh Dungeons and why he was called out while doing a gig for a mental health charity. Plus, he discusses the meteoric rise of the Belfast comedy scene, his appearance on BBC police series Blue Lights, and recounts a story o...

The boays are joined by comedian Gianmarco Soresi. Gianmarco discusses his experience of Edinburgh Fringe & UK comedy scenes compared to his native U.S. circuit, explains how he’s become the new “enemy of the Rogansphere” for calling out their jokes as being lazy rather than “offensive”, and talks just what it takes to regularly turn over comedy material and put content out online. Plus, they disc...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Finlay Christie . Finlay discusses the differences in attitudes between his Gen-Z generation from the boays' millennial outlook, talks about his comedy sketches breaking through on YouTube Shorts, and how growing up with parents who worked in advertising influenced his ability to market himself online. Plus, Finlay discusses his viral sketches satiris...

Marc has added an EXTRA SHOW at the Fringe this Saturday 15th August, 2:25PM at Cabaret Voltaire: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/marc-jennings-if-when The boays are at Edinburgh Fringe where they’re joined by comedian Jenny Gorelick. Jenny discusses how her experience of being ghosted ended up being published in the New York Times, the different approach men and women take to self-care...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Mark Black. Mark discusses how getting sober has allowed him to thrive in comedy and life, talks about his parodies of Glaswegian cultural figures and why he believes Scots are “the funniest c*nts on the planet”. Plus, he chats about finding his own comedic voice (and how it diverges from his brother Paul’s), performing stand-up in French, and why he...

This week Marc and Stu are joined by comedian Chris Forbes. Chris explains why he's decided to do a show about Christmas at this year' Edinburgh Fringe, recounts recently going viral for pretending to be in Boston with the Tartan Army, and why he was known to his friends as a "Wife-Seeker" growing up. Plus, there's chat of embarrassing moments, the time Chris played 5-a-sides alongside a professio...

This week the boays are joined by comedian and writer Kate Hammer. Kate discusses her stay in the UK being dependent on applying for a "Global Talent Visa" (and having to prove to be funny to the UK government) and chats about her experiences working as a writer on River City (RIP) and the logistical challenges that prevented some more creative storylines. Plus, Marc gets it tight for being a pick...

Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Jo Caulfield. Jo discusses her experiences of opening for and writing on Graham Norton's original chat show on Channel 4, chat about her appearances on Michael McIntyre's Roadshow & innumerable apperances on UK TV panel shows (except QI...), and how she's adapted to life in Scotland having moved here over a decade ago. Plus, there's chat of the 90's London...

The boays are back discussing the UK's recent heatwave(s), Steve and Stu discuss roasting each other for a recent pilot, and Stu recounts embarrassing himself while at a masseuse. Plus, Steve reveals an awkward moment with an extra during the filming of their BBC show, and a discussion about the comedian-to-gameshow host pipeline leads to Steve and Marc having a heated discussion about Lee Mac...

Christopher MacArthur-Boyd joins Stu and Marc in the Spotify Studio in London. They discuss Marc & Chris's trip to the bowling alley, supporting an English football team, and whether every Charles Manson/Unabomber style occurance can all be blamed on government conspiracies. Plus, they ponder the best way to celebrate your birthday, Stu's love of holidays, and what makes life worth liv...

Marc and Stu are joined by actor and writer Greg McHugh. Greg discusses the genesis behind his hit series Gary Tank Commander , recounts working on the Sam Bain & Jesse Armstrong written Fresh Meat , and discusses acting alongside Scottish comedy legend Gregor Fischer in the new series of their BBC sitcom Only Child . Plus, Greg recounts his early days in stand-up and what he learned working w...

Stu & Marc are joined by creator of the hit Netflix show Legends Neil Forsyth. Neil discusses the process behind writing the series, working with the likes of Steve Coogan and the trouble with shooting in the Marrakech heat. Plus, Neil busts the myth of Netflix requiring "second screen" dialogue for folk to follow along whilst scrolling, gives his tips for aspiring writers looking to...

Marc and Steve are joined by Still Game and Chewin' the Fat star and co-creator Ford Kiernan. They discuss some of the most iconic (and some of the lost) sketches from Chewin' the Fat , how starting out as a radio show led to the success of the TV version, and what made Ford's partnership with Greg Hemphill so special. Plus, they track the trajectory of Still Game from being performed...

Marc reminiscences about his student Saturday job in ASDA (during the glory days pre-2008 crash), the boays discuss which Glasgow nightclubs they frequented in their younger days and reflect on the lost art of getting someone to “go in the shop” for booze. Plus, there’s chat of Steve’s dirty pints, World Cup songs, and Marc & Stu attending the Scottish Cup Final at opposite ends. See Marc's upcomi...

This week Steve and Marc are joined by comedian and Only an Excuse? creator & writer Phil Differ. Phil discusses his start in television and working with the legendary Rikki Fulton as a writer on Scotch & Wry, coming up with the idea for Only An Excuse? and his experiences writing what became the iconic Scottish Hogmanay staple. Plus, he recounts being on the receiving end of a wind-up by...

The boays are back this week to discuss their recent night out watching John Mulaney, Marc recounts being lured into a restaurant by some dubious advertising, and Steve reminisces about going to Pizza Hut birthday parties as a kid, which leads to a discussion of whether anything in adult life can cause as much excitement. See Stuart at Saint Luke's in Glasgow on 28th May: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://li...

Marc and guest host Ray Bradshaw are joined by comedian Fred MacAulay. Fred discusses his upcoming live show with Ally McCoist at the Armadillo and reminisces on their 90's BBC talk show featuring A-List names, and reveals an exclusive story about the apperance of a certain Paul Gascoigne. Plus, they chat about the "Scottish illuminati" party the night before the Scotland-Germany gam...