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...

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Belle Fin

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Ep698 - Elephant in the Room 18.03.2025 3:27

Ooops... sorry! Much love and gratitude, Belle x #posca #kent #homebargains

Ep697 - Yes Man 13.03.2025 5:31

A trip to Kent, a studio update and some pre-match nerves. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #yesman #dannywallace #jimcarey PS The referenced book is by Danny Wallace.

Ep696 - Demolition 10.03.2025 4:47

The darts scores are in! Much love and gratitude, Belle x #flightclub #musclememory #cctv

Ep695 - The Art Critique 06.03.2025 4:47

A little bit of art unappreciation and a cinema trip. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #brigetjones #flightclub #365daysofart

Ep694 - Amuse-Bouche 03.03.2025 5:04

More art and here's the link to the recent debate I went to see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaMyuMw8qS8&t=45s Much love and gratitude, Belle x #createthisbook #fsu #billofrights

Ep693 - Creating an Emoji 27.02.2025 4:02

More creative endeavours leading to a trip down memory lane. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #georgearomero #captainamerica #harrisonford

Ep692 - Fatty Fish Face 24.02.2025 7:20

A recap of last weeks comedy line up at Cadogan Hall and a surprise at the cinema. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #cadoganhall #nabilabdulrashid #rhysjames

Ep691 - Taking a Gamble 20.02.2025 4:14

Heading out for some comedy and discussing a man in a dress. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #artofdrag #edgamble #cadoganhall

Ep690 - Realising You're not a Psychopath 17.02.2025 5:34

A couple of cinema visits and some free speech chat. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #brigetjones #andrewgwynne #rickygervais

Ep689 - Bill of Rights 13.02.2025 5:22

I went to a debate run by the Free Speech Union. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #prestonbyrne #professorjamesallen #fsu

Ep688 - John Barrowman MBE 10.02.2025 5:43

All about my night at the theatre. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #johnbarrowmanlaidbare #centraltheatre #stuckfarmer

Ep687 - John Bareman 06.02.2025 2:41

Discussion of another cancelled person. Another art vs. artist debate. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #johnbarrowman #centraltheatre #andrewlloydwebber

Ep686 - Comedy Brain Drain 03.02.2025 5:57

The UK is losing some comedy talent and I use the P word five times. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #freespeechunion #grahamlineham #tobyyoung

Ep685 - Two Tier Justice 30.01.2025 4:44

A feisty one now I am a proud member of the Free Speech Union. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #brutalist #huwedwards #cameronbell

Ep684 - Private Tour of Sainsbury's 27.01.2025 5:41

Reminiscing about my childhood. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #icebowl #standupcomedy #streatham

Ep683 - Super Man and Super Dog 23.01.2025 7:13

A private screening and farewell to a fine canine actress. Also Tom Hanks is on his first verbal warning. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #superman #christopherreeve #tomhanks

Ep682 - Severance 20.01.2025 2:59

I'm embroiled in a legal wrangle and so I almost forgot to recode this very short and sweet podcast. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #severance #appletv #meghanmarkle

Ep681 - Creative Interference 16.01.2025 3:52

A week of cinema. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #babygirl #arealpain #nicolekidman

Ep680 - Vision Board 13.01.2025 4:25

I was bored. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #rachelreeves #kwasikwarteng #budget

Ep679 - Sticky Brown Mess 09.01.2025 4:57

We have our first nominee for Bellend of the year! Much love and gratitude, Belle x #colinhoult #rickygervais #elonmusk

Ep678 - Is It If 06.01.2025 3:42

Farewell The Vivienne! Much love and gratitude, Belle x #thevivienne #nosferatu #weliveintime

Ep677 - The Final Countdown 02.01.2025 7:15

A rundown of 2024 with a little help from a an eminent guest. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #kierstarmer #heretic #conclave

Ep676 - Tories Plug UK Reform 30.12.2024 4:27

A hilarious week in politics. 2025 does not look to be quite so hilarious. According to Nostradamus that is... Much love and gratitude, Belle x #rickygervais #nostradamus #kemibadenoch

Ep675 - Greg, Gilbert & Gervais 26.12.2024 3:07

A little look ahead as what 2025 may bring. Oh and a hangover. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #gregdavies #rhodgilbert #rickygervais

Ep674 - Beeb Bias 23.12.2024 4:33

I went to see some comedy and I thought I'd add a little bit of politics. Much love and gratitude, Belle x #jeffinnocent #georgemichael #wham