Memory Lane with Kerry Godliman and Jen Brister

"He'd been there a while while... and I'd been away... and then he was like... Sonia's back..." This week we have the wonderful, funny and some say national treasure @natcass1 on the show talking about life in the public eye, losing her mum in her twenties, being an aunty aged 3 and so so much more... - If you aren't already avid listeners to her new podcast 'Life with Nat' go and listen now. It's...

"Just because my mate had a pool in Romford doesn't mean she's rich... These girls are REALLY rich..." This week we have the uber talented and hilarious @thatlaurasmyth on the show talking about growing up with all her sisters, having a daughter in her early twenties, teaching and her little love Betty.    Plus we have @kerryagodliman and @jenbristercomedy talking about parties, the weather and St...

"It was the end of year six talent show and I danced to Daniel Beddingfield's Gotta Get Through This..." This week we have the brilliant stage, TV and film star @hammedhamz on the show talking about how he became the superstar he is now.    Plus we have Kerry and Jen chatting about their respective summer holidays... Including Kerry's insta montage and Jen's constructive feedback. PHOTO 1: Aged 2y...

"I had these 'friends' growing up - one was called Hodden and one was called Mackas..." This week we have the unique and super talented @paulfootcomedy on the show talking about his childhood toys/friends, his funny father, playing flight attendant and his brilliant nana, amongst other things. PHOTO 1: Me with either Hodden or Mackas PHOTO 2: Me and my father PHOTO 3: Playing Flight attendant PHOT...

"I once spilled soup all over a woman's head..." This week we have the incredible and hilarious @harrietkemsley on the show talking about being sacked from various jobs, being allergic to vegetables, growing up on a farm and having a (not so) giant West African Snail. PHOTO 1: Wellies! PHOTO 2: My Giant (normal) pet snail PHOTO 3: Me as the Virgin Mary PHOTO 4: Rollerskating PHOTO 5: My teenage ye...

"I told my parents I was gay and I left the house 20 minutes and I went to a phone box at the bottom of the street because I was homeless..." This week we have the wonderful and brilliant Susie McCabe on the show talking about coming out, meeting Jarvis Cocker, her amazing nan, bucket hats, her wedding... It was just such a joy to have her on. PHOTO 1: My Nan PHOTO 2: Coming out PHOTO 3: Getting m...

"I remember looking around in the garden and saying 'I don't think I'm meant to be here..." This week we have the brilliant Colin Hoult on the show talking about growing up with his much older siblings, formative years and his brilliant alter ego Anna Mann. PHOTO 1: Go Karting with my brother PHOTO 2: Holidaying in Tunisia with my parents PHOTO 3: My Dad PHOTO 4: The wonderful Ben PHOTO 5: My alte...

"I didn't need a wand, I had loads of wands but one of them broke and I just completely crumbled... AAAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!" This week we have, former child magician and current British Comedian of the Year, Dan Tiernan talking about being a dinner lady, turning his hand at magic as a teenager, acting on Doctors, playing danger can and talking about his sister Phoebe's cancer treatment.  PHOTO 1: Dinner...

"I have pictures of me wearing all red outfits and a little red beret..." This week we have the wonderful and delightful @theamyannette on the show to talk about her journey through life, her long road into comedy and almost/kind of proposing to @mrnishkumar. PHOTO 1: Boss Baby PHOTO 2: Self Haircut PHOTO 3: Shopping Problems PHOTO 4: I said YES!!!11111 PICS & MORE - https://www.instagram.com/memo...

"I was hanging out with people that were already successful and they'd earned their stripes, and then got into the drinking and partying and it was a recipe for disaster..." This week we have the brilliant young stand-up @elliotsteel on the show to talk about his journey into comedy, lockdown nightmares, MMA and meeting his heroes.  PHOTO 1: My first gig PHOTO 2: Me and Jake Lambert in Edinburgh P...

"My mum's done so much for improving state school education and had a huge impact over politics, like my dad, but because he's a man she's just been content to not be championed in that way..." This week we have the brilliant and super talented @disgracecampbell on the show to talk about growing up in politics, her amazing friends and her daughter (/puppy) Eddie... Amongst other things. PHOTO 1: M...

"How Princess Di is that haircut? She'd love you saying that!" This week we have the incredibly talented and Rachel Parris on the show. We chat about her mum, austentatious, university... Marcus (obviously...) and her son Billy. Photo 01 - Me and mum Photo 02 - School days (dress up) Photo 03 - Austentatious Photo 04 - Marcus and me Photo 05 - Billy and me. Rachel's podcast (How Was It For You?) i...

"The monkey that I talk to... is my dad..." This week we have the amazing and brilliant and super super funny Nina Conti on the show. What an absolute treat.  Photo 01: Nina with her dad Tom Conti Photo 02: Nina being surprised by Susan Saradon and Naomi Watts Photo 03: A ventriloquist convention Photo 04: Monkey taking charge of a film meeting Photo 05: Dropping my keys PICS & MORE - https://www....

"At school, managing the stink bomb campaign, that was brilliant." This week we have the uber talented and super wonderful @helenlederer on the show. While very few photos are discussed, the sheer joy of conversation was palpable. PICS & MORE - https://www.instagram.com/memory_lane_podcast/ A Dot Dot Dot Production produced by Joel Porter Hosted by Jen Brister & Kerry Godliman Distributed by Keep...

"Not only will we not sponsor you but you are trivialising an atrocity." This week we have the brilliant and always surprising Marcus Brigstocke on to talk about his dancing days, weight loss, addiction, Prince and so much more. Marcus really has lived many many lives. Photo 01 - Me aged three Photo 02 - Growing up and going to uni Photo 03 - My love of Prince Photo 04 - Roy the great shower of sh...

"I was rolling this ball of snow around and it was picking up all the cat shit..." This week we have the incredible Richard Herring who comes with stories of his great grandad's ventriloquist dummies, his first time abroad on his own, having testicular cancer, beating Kerry on Taskmaster and meeting his hero Michael Palin. Photo 01 - My Ventriloquist dummies Photo 02 - At the airport with my mum P...

"When you say you see my mothers face it's because she looks wrecked..." This week we have the fabulous Sara Barron on to talk about her dancing days, her thoughts and dreams, her sweaty nature and her relationship with her brother. Photo 01 - Me and my mum (and dad) Photo 02 - Me and my mum Photo 03 - Me and my mum Photo 04 - My hopes and dreams Photo 05 - Me and my brother PICS & MORE - https://...

"My mum hated this cardigan I wore so much that when I got beaten up she said 'I told you not to wear that cardigan!'" This week we had a last minute cancellation so @jenbristercomedy cobbled together 3 (very funny) photos to talk about. Thanks to @jarredchristmas for the empty Scottish gig photo. Photo 01 - My young (tanned) self Photo 02 - A very poorly attended gig Photo 03 - Talking to the han...

"After a while I just stopped trying to fit in..." This week we have the brilliant, funny and multi-talented @IanMooreAuthor on the show! Once a brilliant stand-up comedian now a brilliant author of Kerry's favourite cosy-crime. Photo 01 - Me and my wife to be aged 18yrs Photo 02 - My one and only headshot Photo 03 - Mowing the lawn Photo 04 - Opening a Bed and Breakfast Photo 05 - My last show PI...

"Obviously I was disappointed to let a goal in because... Who's getting past that?!" This week we have the brilliant, funny and wonderful human Chloe Petts on the show! Amongst other things, Chloe is a big fan of Ben's, was a brilliant footballer and is a wonderful stand-up and is a MASSIVE Palace fan. Photo 01 - Me playing football (conceding a goal) Photo 02 - School days / our AGM Photo 03 - Gr...

"In this photo I was asking them to call my mum and dad to tell them I was going to die..." This week we have the uber talented (despite what he tells you) Huge Davies on the show! What a pleasure and some great stories too. Plus Kerry and Jen discuss meeting their fans and the pleasures of grooming their loved ones. Photo 01 - Me at my grandparents Photo 02 - Me with my best friend (looking young...

"I might as well have carried a picture of Margaret Thatcher and copy of the Sun..." This week we have the ever so funny and ever so wonderful human Lucy Porter on the show! Lucy brought in 40 photos... but who's counting?! Plus Kerry and Jen discuss babysitters, New Orleans and The Weakest Link... Amongst other things... Photo 01 - Adorable / curtains Photo 02 - Frank and Bonner Photo 03 - Frog a...

This week we have the wonderful, hilarious and awesome human that is Jess Fostekew on the show! It's more a chat with a mate looking at a few photos but what more could you ask for?! Plus Jen and Kerry discuss losing it over One Day, the pros and cons of capitalism, baby attire... Yep, lots of bases covered this week. Photo 01 - Me in a bath Photo 02 - School days Photo 03 - Uni days Photo 04 - Im...

TRIGGER WARNING - Phil tells a story about (accidentally) nearly hanging himself on stage - skip from 11:30 to 16:00 if this may be upsetting to you. This week we have the brilliant force of comedy Phil Ellis on the show! We barely touch the surface of his stories but the ones he does tell are just hilarious. Plus Kerry and Jen discuss riding a suitcase like a trunky, cosy crime, oysters, toilet a...

"In the safety of my sanctuary and my family I was using the hoover to perform Ricky Martin Shake Your Bom Bom" What a joyous day it was to have @stephencomedy come on our podcast and share some good, some bad and some down right hilarious photos with us! Photo 01 - Me and my parents (/Netflix true crime cover) Photo 02 - Me and Sara Photo 03 - Me and Gail Porter Photo 04 - Me and Laura Witmore Ph...