Bon Mot Podcast

This week I am talking to Gareth Gwynn about world (local) radio domination, the joy of bringer gigs and 2001: A Space Odyssey as an alternative to clocks. * Regular listeners will no doubt spot I spoke to Gareth previously about the superb comedy that is Tourist Trap. * However, this time he faces the 12 questions while mandatory plugging his first solo one-man show. * You can find out all about...

This week I am talking with David Alfie Ward on being honest about mental health, the dangers of customer requests and sacrifices made for self tapes. * Follow him on BlueSky . * On Instagram , * And on TikTok . * Subscribe to his YouTube Channel . * Listen to his podcast, Bipolar and I . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I am talking with Rich Wilson about nothing is limited anymore, no-one remembers your shame and how everything influences you. * Find out more on his website . * Follow him on Instagram . * Rich is also on BlueSky . * Subscribe to Insane In The Men Brain . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Matt Owen about the life of a writer, how it's not writers block, outsmarting AI and respecting yourself (and others). * For more information, visit his website . * Follow Matt on BlueSky . * Read his blog . * Used an AI Wedding Speech and it's awful? Book Matt . * Buy fabulous designs from his wife, Gail . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Stella Graham about reviewers, the not so secret secrets of live shows and the wonder of pickleball. * Find out more on her website . * Listen to Stella on YouTube . * Go see her Live . * Listen to her podcast, Stell Me About It . * Follow Stella on Instagram . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Ria Lina about VAT (new comedians a must listen), acting and growing up with an incredible DVD collection. * Find out more on her website . * Follow Ria on your social media of choice . * Go watch her new show Riabellion . * Listen to Ria Lina Gets Forensic on BBC Radio 4 . * Watch her work on YouTube . * Follow Ria on Patreon . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

This week I am talking to Graham Duff about his incredible career but mainly focusing on one of his creations, Ideal. * Featuring Johnny Vegas alongside a host of stars, the show ran from 2005 to 2011 and is now a Stage Show. * You can currently watch all seven (yes, 7) series on BBC iPlayer . * Find out more on his website . * Or about his Record Label . * He gives lectures on screenwriting . * W...

This week I am talking to Leroy Brito about why he will never have the Brito Museum, appearing in Baby Reindeer and sneezing as a WIP. * Watch his debut Stand Up show on BBC iPlayer . * Buy tickets to see Leroy at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival . * My mis-remembering his first stand up Butetown Boy . * Listen to his podcast Who's the GOAT ? * And his other podcast Moment of Truth . * Find more of...

This week I am talking to Tom Mayhew about travelling 6 hours to tell one joke, creating an incredible new TV show on the fly and redefining what we value as success. * Find out more on his website . * Go watch him at the Leicester Comedy Festival . * Listen to his Radio 4 show (based on a Sell Out Tour) on BBC Sounds . * Watch more of his work on YouTube . * Listen to his podcast Snooker Loopy ....

This week I am talking to Matthew Highton about creepy robot dolls, films and the book he had forgotten he was writing. * Find out more on his website . * Watch him live at Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 . * His work on YouTube . * His many Films . * Follow him on BlueSky . * And on Instagram . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Nathan Cassidy about the worst heckle ever, finally touring the world and the power of recognising other artists talents. * Find out lots more on his Website . * Go see him Live at with his new shows: Ewww! and Weee! . * He is also a successful Author . * Watch more of his work on YouTube . * His documentary I am Orig . * Learn more about the ISH Awards . * Find out more...

This week I am talking with Amy Webber about being proud of your creations, how community defeats hate and clever sofa talk to defeat editing. * You can find out more on her website . * Go watch her live at the Leicester Comedy Festival . * Watch more of her work on YouTube . * Follow her on Instagram . * And listen to her band Kaze . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Pauline Eyre about not being ashamed, reliving your best moment and fully embracing a comedy career. * You can find more on her website . * And do go along to watch her show live: Anyone for Tennis? * Subscribe to her channel on Youtube . * Listen to her podcast . * Go along to a night of comedy with BoHeeHee . * Hire her for Voice Over work . * Hosted on Acast. See aca...

This week I am talking with Gareth Gwynn about the semi-improvised iconic show Tourist Trap, pre-Skewering the Skewer, his other work and most recent stand up Cyril. * For show information and more why not pop over to his website . * Listen to his show looking back at the year, I Can't Get Over 2025 . * Watch Tourist Trap on BBC iPlayer . * Or listen to Ankle Tag on BBC Sounds . * Not to mention h...

For those who celebrate, have a very Happy Xmas Time. * For those who don't, have a very Happy Alternative Time. * Thank you to every comedian Past, Present and Future for making this show possible. * Take Care and May 2026 Be Better For Us All [Except Fascists]. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Ben Pope about the complicated moving parts of comedy, how being a chorister inspired his career and Haggis. * For more, visit his website . * Go and watch him live in 2026 at The Bill Murray . * Watch a lot of this work on YouTube . * Go visit the much beloved Peckham bookshop Review . * And follow him on Instagram . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

This week I am talking with Paul Ricketts about surprise nudity, killing cartoons and mood killers. * For more information, visit his website . * Watch his work on YouTube . * Subscribe and listen to his Podcast . * Or listen to his band Ganzheit . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Eleri Morgan about the joy of old films, digging yourself into massive holes and if being a survivalist is finally a good idea. * You can find her working for ComedyClub4Kids . * Or working in Theatre . * Follow her on Instagram . * And on BlueSky . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Boothby Graffoe about dystopian futures, MCing empty fields and how practice makes for perfect. * Buy tickets to his upcoming Brighton show . * You can buy some of his albums on Bandcamp . * And follow him on Bluesky . * Listen to his songs on YouTube . * And, of course, buy all of his CD's . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Ian Stone about possibly the best film ever made, writing about The Jam and confounding expectations. * For more information and indeed Show Tickets please visit his website . * Buy his book about The Jam - To Be Someone . * Follow him on BlueSky . * And if you do football, more specifically Arsenal, then he has a Podcast . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

This week I am talking with Trevor Lock about being paid to be kidnapped, laid back cults and the benefits of not being up to date. * Find more Trevor on his website . * Get involved in Reality Games . * Subscribe and watch more of his work on YouTube . * And follow him on Instagram . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Juliet Meyers about anti-Christmas, how comedy is bravery and more toilet talk than somehow seems reasonable. * Book tickets to see Juliet at the Faversham Fringe . * Follow her on BlueSky . * And indeed on Instagram . * And while you are there, follow Homer as well. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Craig Deeley about things not to call your audience, the joy of free script credits and doing comedy in different languages. * Buy tickets to see Foghorn Unscripted * Watch him in Gregory Is A Dancer * Don't miss listening to Series 1 of Trish of the Day * You can subscribe to his channel on YouTube * You can follow him on BlueSky * Or indeed Instagram * Hosted on Acast...

This week I am talking with Richard Stott about the joy of self tapes, getting old with vitamins and silently judging others. * Buy Tickets to Richard's WIP at the Bill Murray: Bin Fire . * Book Richard for your next event . * Follow him on Blue Sky . * And indeed on Instagram . * Also subscribe to his channel on YouTube . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Due the unique way Acast has a character limit to make you feel like it is 1995 all over again, this episode is being released in two parts… If you are at, or will be attending the Edinburgh Fringe this year, then please do book tickets for the following guests it has been my privilege to interview over the years. Please note, several artists are delivering multiple shows, so do make sure you book...