Bon Mot Podcast

This week I am talking to [I am] Freya Parker about coping with nose bleeds, crisps and the thrill of being live. * Find out more on her website . * Follow on Instagram . * Subscribe to her SubStack . * Sign yourself up for Improv North . * And watch some featured Lazy Susan sketches . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Darryl J. Carrington about 'normalising' neurodiversity, testing volume with a feather and adult clowning. * You can find out more on his website . * Watch him on Vimeo . * And on YouTube . * Follow him on Instagram . * Go watch Out Of The Box . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Rob Rouse about chicken racing, duck acting and building a house from scratch. * Visit and buy show tickets at his website . * Listen to his podcasts . * Watch his work on YouTube . * And follow him on Instagram . * With apologies to audiophiles as I was forced to use zoom for this one :-) * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I am talking with Rabbi Bob Alper about the power of comedy, making a positive difference and why you need a fun driving licence. * Find out more on his website . * Watch his work on YouTube . * Follow on Instagram . * Huge thanks to Bob for sticking with me against a tidal wave of cross-continental technical challenges :-) * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Marcus Brigstocke about cheese, Gonzo, winter sports and staying away from online discussions. * Follow Marcus on BlueSky . * Or over on Instagram . * Buy his book, God Collar . * Book tickets for the Franglish Festival . * And the Altitude Comedy Festival . * Then listen to him on Jazz FM . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Anna Hale about the power of songs, why massive musical instruments are best and how come DCI Hale is still not on ITV. * Find more on her website . * Buy her first album, Control Freak . * Following her on Instagram . * Watch more on YouTube . * Anna's first song that was broadcast . * Not letting Alex join in at all, ever . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

This week I am talking with Kuan-Wen Huang about looking great in green, stereotyping and delivering edutertainment to the masses. * Find out more on his website . * Listen to his podcast, Comedy With An Accent . * And follow him on Instagram . * And watch him on Comedy Central Live . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Anna Thomas about belly button jokes, facing up to grief and overcoming shyness. * Buy tickets at Ed Fringe for How To Juggle A Ferret . * Follow her on BlueSky . * And Instagram . * Watch or Listen to Early Worms (currently resting). * Listen to Gulls . * Watch her BBC Award Winning Show . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Jonathan Oldfield about the welcome demise of dramedy, character based rituals and impromptu lectures against suffering. * Buy his Ed Fringe tickets here . * Find out more on the website . * Follow him on Instagram . * Or over on BlueSky . * Listen to Time Of The Week on BBC Sounds . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Sally-Anne Hayward about what is a comedy festival, the minutiae of human life and how you just need to give it a go. * Find out more on her website . * Go see her latest Show . * Follow on BlueSky . * On or Instagram . * And subscribe to her Podcast . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.