Belle Fin

Diary of a Wannabe Comedian

Comedy EN ↓ 748 episodes

Published every Monday and Thursday evening. A real life soap opera following my journey through creativity & comedy. Every year I start a diary and every year I've given it up by the middle of February. In 2022 I challenged myself to do a podcast every day (Season 1). Having achieved this goal I decided to continue with a daily podcast for Season 2. This season, Season 3 which started on the random date of 23rd May 2023, is ever so slightly rebranded from its original title of Diary of a Wannabe Human to Diary of a Wannabe Comedian, but the focus remains on all things creative and all things...

Author

Belle Fin

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.laughingcustard.com

Latest episode

Nov 17, 2025

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Episodes

Ep123 - Plant Based Sticks 03.05.2022

3rd May - A quiet day picking up a prescription and some retail therapy. No really, I have done a podcast on exactly that. Much love and gratitude, Belle x.

Ep122 - Back To The Future 02.05.2022

2nd May - It's my mother's unofficial birthday and I treat her to lunch and a musical. We went to see Back To The Future, The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep121 - The Art of Manliness 01.05.2022

1st May - A new month already! A quiet day so I went to the flics to watch lots of blood and gore. I also discuss Willem Dafoe's films, well film and my new art book. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep120 - Happy Place 30.04.2022

30th April - I'm a little bit giggly having been to the pub with my friend Judith after a class with the amazingly funny and talented Logan Murray. I'm a total devotee to his teachings and have not laughed this much on a Saturday since the last time. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep119 - Emily, Thomas & Mildred 29.04.2022

29th April - Some discussion about an artist, a statue and a dog. As well as some chat about the show I saw last night. Finally I bring you up to speed on my latest course. Here is the youtube channel I mention: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFRfGR_Y0o4zh9H7TQrcmw Much love and gratitude, Belle x Accompanying picture can be found at: https://www.laughingcustard.com/podcast

Ep118 - Teacher, Twitter & Toksvig 28.04.2022

28th April - An after After Effects discussion as well a some chit chat about Twitter and my evening plans in Kent. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep117 - After Effects 27.04.2022

27th April - I'm preparing for another training course today, insofar as one can prepare for something they know nothing about. Also a bit of chit chat about plastic surgery, Twitter and Ricky and his comedy chums. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep116 - PC Gervais 26.04.2022

26th April - A quiet day so this episode focuses mainly on last night and my trip to the theatre to see Ricky Gervais followed by a stop off at the Marquess of Anglesey Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep115 - Art Is Long And Weekends Are Short 25.04.2022

25th April - A discussion of how doing something arty has fired me up but work gets in the way. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep114 - Create Some Art 24.04.2022

24th April - An industrious day completing chores, Zooming with friends and family and, yes you guessed it, creating some art. I pick up a paint brush for the first time in a year! Much love & gratitude, Belle x. Accompanying pictures can be found here: https://www.laughingcustard.com/podcast

Ep113 - Just After Easter Resolutions 23.04.2022

23rd April - A trip to the cinema for a magical experience and a haircut with a shy hairdresser are on the cards today. A surprise freebie was a welcome addition to Belle View. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep112 - Double Booked 22.04.2022

22nd April - A quick knee update as well a some discussion on Ricky Gervais. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep111 - Birthday Knees Up 21.04.2022

21st April - Wishing Her Majesty many happy returns and discussing my various forthcoming and medical procedures. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep110 - Monsoon & Sun 20.04.2022

20th April - A quick catch up on last night's antics watching Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales followed by mostly chocolate eating. Much love & gratitude, Belle x

Ep109 - Jeff's Salad Bar 19.04.2022

19th April - Discussing my first experience with Hello Fresh and my forthcoming evening of drag. I also express a little chocolate eater's remorse. SPOILER ALERT: I discuss the winner of Season 5, RuPaul's Drag Race. Much love & gratitude, Belle x

Ep108 - The Cockerel & The Egg 18.04.2022

18th April - Bank Holiday Monday and I am with my mother and the furry boy listening to the unusual sounds of a suburban garden in sunny Kent. Also a bit of shopping, tea drinking and chocolate eating. All in a days work. Much love & gratitude, Belle x

Ep107 - Fur On A Stick 17.04.2022

17th April - Recapping yesterday's trip to Chelmsford to see the wonderful and talented Rich Hall ( https://offthekerb.com/artist/rich-hall/ ). If you want to see the photobomb picture reference in this podcast check out my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laughingcustard/ Today is about a lively feline welcome and an Italian lesson. Much love & gratitude, Belle x

Ep106 - Picnic In The Park 16.04.2022

16th April - A recap of yesterday's park based antics and preparing for an afternoon expedition to unknown lands. Much love & gratitude, Belle x

Ep105 - Good Friday Plans 15.04.2022

15th April - Preparing for a big afternoon out with the German girl on Good Friday in London. Much love & gratitude, Belle x

Ep104 - No Chicken & Chips 14.04.2022

14th April - A recap of last night's musical rendezvous at the Toulouse Lautrec and potato based story. Much love & gratitude, Belle x

Ep103 - Syrup Sponge & Video Expunge 13.04.2022

13th April - Mostly a discussion about the critique of my latest video editing work as well my favourite dessert. Well one of them... Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep102 - School's Out 12.04.2022

12th April - A very quiet day and this podcast comes with a warning: may cause drowsiness. I did manage to record the lovely voices of the people I have been working with every Tuesday night for the last eight weeks though. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep101 - Gimme Gimme Gimme 11.04.2022

11th April - I've had my first request for freebies! I then discuss my friend's new neighbours as well as the movie I went to see last night. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep100 - Dead Giveaway 10.04.2022

10th April - It's my centenary! To celebrate, I am giving away freebies to anyone that wants them. Just get in touch via: https://www.laughingcustard.com/contact and I will send you some goodies (whilst stocks last) absolute free no matter where you are in the world. In other news, what does one do when one hears a protest nearby? One goes out with a mic of course. I ended up speaking with two lad...

Ep099 - Dodgy Knee & I Want To Break Free 09.04.2022

9th April - Mostly a recap of last nights Glitter & Titter cabaret whilst nursing a poorly knee. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

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