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

Ep073 - Walkie Talkie 14.03.2022

14th March - I actually get off my backside to go and get food rather than making a poor Deliveroo driver bring it to me. First on location recording with people around me! I'm so brave... Much love and gratitude, Belle x Linking music obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Ep072 - Massive Yorkshires 13.03.2022

13th March - I'm on location with a friend in Vauxhall which is followed by a trip to Ealing to perform at Healing Comedy. I bump into friend and fellow podcaster, Jamie Jackson. You can find his podcasts in all the places you'd expect them to be and they are called The Early Late Night Review Show and The Evening Almanac. Here is the Apple link to the one in which I was interviewed: https://podca...

Ep071 - All Rise 12.03.2022

12th March - A trip to the Gielgud Theatre to see Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird and a lot of clapping. Oh by the way, the comment about 'Radish' is a reference to Auf Wiedersehen Pet and Timothy Spall was ace in that! Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep070 - No Transitions! 11.03.2022

11th March - I have got the details of my Premier Pro homework as well as a little weekend homework set by the American. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep069 - Be Kind 10.03.2022

10th March - Nursing one of my heads (raises arm to brow in a dramatic style), I discuss last nights antics at Westend Wendies with my chum, Matt. This is the instagram account I make reference to: @shessolovelee Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep068 - Top Of The Class 09.03.2022

9th March - Enjoying the positive feedback I got from last nights course as well as discussing a new animation competition. Lastly, I am preparing myself for a nighttime excursion to a little light Wednesday relief. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep067 - Fame & Fortunate 08.03.2022

8th March - It's my Premier Pro course today and so this is another podcast recorded at lunch time. Today I go over all the famous people I have met or seen in my lifetime. Well, those I can recall at the moment and excluding those on stage of course. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep066 - Risky Business 07.03.2022

7th March - Bit of chit chat about the ‘fab four’ as they’ve been named by an RSPCA animal centre in Wales. I also talk about my tentative steps back into the business world. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep065 - French Connection 06.03.2022

6th March - A quiet day Zooming with friends and family and spending more money on training courses. Then in the evening it was back to Healing Comedy to be a bringer for my new French buddy. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep064 - Hair Of The Cat 05.03.2022

5th March - I'm very pleased with the title of this podcast and think it's quite clever. In fact I am not going to say much more here because it's pretty much all captured by the title. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep063 - Palate Cleanser 04.03.2022

4th March - With a clean Deliveroo slate, I discuss my latest exploits of trying to adopt a Welsh cat. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep062 - Kinky People 03.03.2022

3rd March - More discussion on yesterday's play and Jon Furlong, one of the cast members who has a disability. I also open up a little about my own experiences. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep061 - Marmite & McAvoy 02.03.2022

2nd March - A day off and a trip to the Theatre to see Cyrano de Bergerac. Also a wander through the park and a shopping trip to pick up a vital ingredient of life. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep060 - Pancake Pro 01.03.2022

1st March - It's Pancake Day and Premier Pro course day! Today is a quick recap on February's stats. It's amazing how much was packed in to four weeks. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep059 - Guinness & Hot Cross Buns 28.02.2022

28th February - Discussing my trip out to the Top Secret Comedy Club and how that ticks another box. Also some more people watching. What else is there to do on a raining evening? Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep058 - In De-Nile 27.02.2022

27th February - Another cinema trip and a textual debate on the definition of ageism. Plus a little bit of homework in the British winter sun. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep057 - Wellington Weather 26.02.2022

26th February - A sunny but nippy day Zooming with the Internet Sensation and going to the flicks to see the Duke of Wellington get pinched. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep056 - Paws For Thought 25.02.2022

25th February - Bringing you a sad but not entirely unexpected update on Loki. Also some discussion on the worrying times for the people of Ukraine. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep055 - Double Standards 24.02.2022

24th February - I found another 'bumper sticker' that spoke to me today. Also a strange wether phenomenon gets a mention. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep054 - Big Cat Scan 23.02.2022

23rd February - Two updates and a bit of good news. Listen in for an update on Loki at London Zoo and see here for the link I mention: https://www.zsl.org/loki?utm source=zsl&utm medium=email&utm content=HeaderImage&utm campaign=annoucement-loki-update-22-february&dm_i=6UDP,3X8C,1HUD8L,FMUQ,1 Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep053 - Drinking Bingo 22.02.2022

22nd February - Preparing for my course, I lay down a few umms and errs. I also discuss my subconscious critique of my own work and the French dude. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep052 - Spider-Man & Loki 21.02.2022

21st February - I woke up with extra energy which I can only put down to a reduced caffeine intake. I discuss a medical emergency at London Zoo and a trip to the cinema. Much love and gratitude, Belle x

Ep051 - French Whine 20.02.2022

20th February - A cold blustery day but still a very international day. Three nations meet over a love of comedy. Much lover and gratitude, Belle x Linking music obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Ep050 - Internet Sensation & Caffeine Deprivation 19.02.2022

19th February - A day of banging headaches and squeaky shoes. All in a days retail therapy. Also Mother becomes and internet sensation giving her the confidence to speak out over a culinary injustice! Much love and gratitude, Belle x Linking music obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Ep049 - A Bad Case of Wind 18.02.2022

18th February - A little larking about with my mother as Storm Eunice rips across the country. Warning: contains wind... Much love and gratitude, Belle x

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