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

Ep098 - Archetypes 08.04.2022

8th April - Catching up on lasts nights trip to Bella Whispers' Cabaret with Matt as well as a discussion on archetypes, Big Ben and plastic surgery. Here is a link to Bella Whispers Cabaret: https://www.bellawhisperscabaret.com/ WARNING: ends with a very bad joke! Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep097 - Memory Shame & No Blame 07.04.2022

7th April - I double booked myself today due to my ageing brain. I also discuss the power of vinegar, the forthcoming fibre installation as well as a new development in family law. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep096 - Back End Of A Moribus 06.04.2022

6th April - I decided to take a cheeky little mid week break to the cinema to see Morbius in the pouring rain. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep095 - What Happens in Vegus 05.04.2022

5th April - I was up early doing my homework, so I feel very virtuous going into my Premier Pro course. I also talk about trying to activate my Vegus Nerve in my lunch hour and finally impart my pigeon fact. Much love & gratitude, Belle x

Ep094 - She's So Love-Lee 04.04.2022

4th April - Mostly a recap of last nights antics and the amazing show put on by @shesolovelee. Matt and I enjoyed Tamasine's brand new show and catching up with old friends: https://thecabaretgeek.com/ Unfortunately I ran out of time so my interesting pigeon fact will have to wait for tomorrow. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep093 - Learning Greek & Batman Critique 03.04.2022

3rd April - A quick review of The Batman with a grumpy friend followed by a quick chat with Costas and his lovely Greek accent. Here is the link to the venue I mention: https://www.toulouselautrec.co.uk/ Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep092 - Red Wine & Curlers 02.04.2022

2nd April - I'm preparing myself for a day out to see The Batman with my good friend Alexander. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep091 - April Fools' Day 01.04.2022

1st April - As its the first of the month I do a quick recap of March as well as discuss The Sun newspaper's offering for April Fools' Day. We also had a bit of snow here in London. Well sort of... Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep090 - The Art Of Drag 31.03.2022

31st March - A quick update on the weather followed by lots of noise captured during the Art of Drag graduation show last night at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep089 - The Royal Vauxhall Tavern 30.03.2022

30th March - I am off to the RVT tonight to see the new intake of the Art of Drag graduate. Here's their website if you are interested: https://www.vauxhalltavern.com/ I also talk about the Bafta nominated It's A Sin. An in case yo are interested, here is a link to the related vlog I created last year that I mention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcTrpY_4DZo&t=18s Much love and gratitude, Be...

Ep088 - The Small Screen 29.03.2022

29th March - Westminster saw the great and the good out in force today for the memorial service celebrating the life of the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey. I also discuss my latest addiction and speak a bit of Flemish (I think). Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep087 - Treasure 28.03.2022

28th March - My cards have arrive back from the printer and they look lovely. I also clean up some treasure and find new treasure in the local Post Office. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep086 - Happy Mother's Day 27.03.2022

27th March - Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there whether here in body or spirit. Mother and I spent an afternoon eating, drinking and larking about by the River Thames. Much love and gratitude, Belle x Linking music obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Ep085 - Running Vows & Stunning Brows 26.03.2022

26th March - Lisa comes to stay at Belle View which can mean only one thing, a sore head in the morning. I also get my eyebrows done which was a double ouch! Much love and gratitude, Belle x. Linking music and sound effect obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Ep084 - Rule Of Three 25.03.2022

25th March - I am busy cleaning because I have a friend coming to stay over tonight. I also discuss the house rules and my Premier Pro homework. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep083 - Vegetarian Duck 24.03.2022

24th March - Catching up with some old friends for a Chinese meal at lunchtime. The afternoon was spent gazing lovingly at my new purchase. Much love and gratitude, Belle x.

Ep082 - Heavens Open 23.03.2022

23rd March - I'm finally released from my sick bed and so I pay a little visit to the cinema. It's also gloriously sunny in the UK. Not so much in Europe though. Much love and gratitude, Belle x Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Ep081 - Women Are From Arg 22.03.2022

22nd March - Cabin fever is really setting in as I am still testing positive so it was back to 1980s children's TV programs for me. Also what is the correct etiquette when one's friend leaves one a voice message on WhatsApp? One put's it in one's podcast of course. Much love & gratitude, Belle x Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Ep080 - Small Red Fish 21.03.2022

21st March - Still testing positive and still finding creative outlets with which to keep me occupied. I've been building a website and watching children's TV. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep079 - Spanish Lessons 20.03.2022

20th March - Saved by my two friends with a fresh supply of covid tests and Zooming with another friend who is currently holidaying in Spain (where the rain is not staying mostly on the plane). As discussed here is Karsten Winegeart's website: https://www.knowcontrolproductions.com/ Much love and gratitude, Belle x Linking music obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Ep078 - Pathogenic Cells & Peeling Bells 19.03.2022

19th March - A positive test sees me living vicariously through my friend and raking through old copies of Crazy magazine. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep077 - An Apple A Day 18.03.2022

18th March - Sounding a bit ropey I talk about my latest remedy, an Apple. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep076 - Bowled Over 17.03.2022

17th March - Still recovering from my lurgy I opt for a Duvet Day and discuss Ross Kemp and the late Peter Bowles. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep075 - Precipitation & Dissertation 16.03.2022

16th March - I bravely solider on to bring you this podcast as I am feeling very under the weather. Both physically and metaphorically! Much love and gratitude, Belle x Linking music obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Ep074 - Single 99 15.03.2022

15 March - A little bit of politics (as Ben Elton would say) talking rubbish. But mostly about bird song and ice cream. Much love and gratitude, Belle x Linking music obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

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