Never as Funny

Get tickets to Mike's new show at the Dundee Fringe! * Patrick is joined by comedian Mike Fallek , co-writer of The Lawn Con , a documentary about how lawns are ruining America. They discuss how the crippling culture of lawns in the US, the (non-)effectiveness of satir e in the modern day, and the multi-level marketing guide to hamsters . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Get tickets for the one and only TB fringe live show with Lee Cornes! Today at 3:10pm! HURRYYY! * Patrick is joined by podcaster and comedy publicist Angela Pearson , co-host of Talking Bottom , which the hosts describe as “three foxy stoats discuss and appreciate the world’s greatest sitcom” - and who are taking it to a live stage at the Edinburgh Fringe with special guest Lee Cornes . They discu...

Patrick is joined by comedian Gareth Gwynn , co-writer of TV sitcoms Bull and Tourist Trap and the radio sitcom Ankle Tag - and most recently, his stand-up show Cyril . They discuss his well-travelled path through radio, writing, podcasting, and production , how he got back into open mics for the first time in years to hone his new show, and the silver lining to burning yourself on a hot iron when...

Patrick is joined by burlesque dancer Belle de Beauvoir and singer Pete Saunders . They discuss how the pair met in a toilet in Soho, how they balance creating important art with just having a good time, and come clean about their hamster kill count . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blues and Burlesque: Tickets for Blues and Burlesque - Sellout Instagram ***************...

Patrick is joined by writer and performer Candice Fox . They discuss her taking a step into solo theatre from a background in writing, dancing, and directing, working with directors who have performed in Broadway , how she processes her traumas through art , and an awkward interaction with award-winning actress Candice Bergen . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Candice Fo...

Patrick is joined by stand-up comedians Lianna Holston and Michael Mcpheat . They discuss the experience of bringing a show to Fringe for the first time during Storm Floris (diva alert), their opposing personas on stage, and hard launch their new culinary cultural shift - banana garlic bread . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tickets for Starter Pack ⁠Lianna's Website⁠ Lia...

Sign up for a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime Video!⁠ * Patrick is joined by writer/director Gabriel Foster Prior , the man behind sci-fi comedy The Bystanders . They discuss his path from the pub to the editing studio to the director’s chair , all the different techniques used to make slick sci-fi comedy on a budget, and the lost reasoning behind why guardian angels would tweak off of oven clea...

Sign up for a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime Video! Donate to The Hive - a charity organisation Matt works for. It's wonderful. * Patrick is joined by comedian Matt Watson Jones , the improv teacher and coach behind Giant Leap Improv . They discuss who improv is for, what it’s like teaching improv to different cultures, and his freudian origin story. * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funn...

Patrick is joined by promoter and club-runner Darrell Martin , manager of the well-established comedy club Just the Tonic . They discuss how he went from stand-up appearing on a line-up comedy show to managing one of the central clubs at the Fringe , with branches across the UK; his process for lining up Fringe comedians each year , and how he was once headbutted by a tiny leaping man for shouting...

Patrick is joined by stand-up comedian Bobby Sheehan . They discuss the importance of flexibility and crowd interaction when opening a show, how to handle both too quiet and too loud audience members , and why Canadian Trump supporters are so desperate to pledge their allegiance. * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bobby's Website ⁠Bobby's Instagram⁠ ⁠Tickets for American...

Patrick is joined by Alice Wickersham and Andy Bucks of sketch duo Low Effort Sketches . They discuss the process of sharing creative powers when designing a show, balancing a consistent theme and individual quality in a long sketch show, and their classified podcast idea built around discussing poos . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Low Effort Sketches ********************...

Patrick is joined by stand-up comedian Pernille Haaland . They discuss adapting comedy to the audience , the distance between the comedian and the performance, and the parallels between Sigmund Freud and Joe Rogan . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pernille's Website (inc. tickets and socials)⁠ ********************************************************** Music: * Title theme...

Patrick is joined by stand-up comedian Nick Schuller . They discuss the evolution of his personal brand of deadpand stand-up , differences between Australian and British comedy festivals , and an abominable, confusing experience at a corporate gig . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nick's Instagram Tickets for Still Dry White Tickets for 2 Wongs and a White *****************...

Patrick is joined by stand-up comedian Yola Lu . They discuss the personal traumas that led towards her current show, how she balances working a full-time job with comedy, and the advertising possibilities from getting tattooed with defunct car brands . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Yola's linktree (including tickets) ******************************************************...

Patrick is joined by alternative comedian Bex Turner . They discuss her background in developing her particular style of character comedy, how she has weaved themes of neurodiversity into her newest Fringe show, and the genetic advantage of touching your nose with your tongue . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Bex's website (and socials)⁠ ⁠ Tickets for Bexual Healing in Birmin...

Patrick is joined by muscial comedian Sarah Hester Ross . They discuss her streaming special , “Don’t Mess with a Redhead”; her Edinburgh Fringe debut, “Sarah Hester Ross is What?”; and her career as a performer at a theme park for beer . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sarah's website (and socials) Tickets for Sarah Hester Ross is What? at the Edinburgh Fringe ******************...

Patrick is joined by comedian Gabey Lucas . They discuss her background in sport and writing for American football , the insane, true story of the pig war that forms the backbone of her Fringe show, and how to tell people you’ve been shot in Germany . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Gabey's Instagram Gabey's Website ⁠Tickets for A Berkshire Boar at the Edinburgh Fringe⁠ The Eve...

Patrick is joined by comedian Lewis Blomfield . They discuss how he got into the satirical, musical News Revue , the history of some alternative comedy clubs , and a disastrous "science" experiment performed by him and his friends - involving blacked out windows, a go-pro, and aggressive tickling . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lewis' Instagram NewsRevue Instagram Tickets...

Patrick is joined by comedian and clown Lil Wenker . They discuss her love for archetypes in physical performance , the gap between herself and “the bastards” she plays, and whether or not she has an egg . * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠⁠ Lil's Instagram Tickets for BANGTAIL at Soho Theatre Tickets for BANGTAIL at the Edinburgh Fringe Watch Pinocchio Jugs *******************************...

Patrick is joined by comedian Adrian Gray, of Forgotten History fame. They discuss his process for putting together Forgotten History videos , what it’s like writing for the BBC , and why it can be a good idea to distance yourself from ******* when you *** on ****** during ****** when you're a **** running a podcast. * Socials + Shows: ⁠⁠Never as Funny⁠⁠ Adrian Gray ***************************...

Patrick is joined by alty-punky-indie-undefinable-pop musician Ariel Allen-Lubman . They discuss their process for putting out an album , acceptance of neurodivergency in the media industry, and Carrie Underwood’s threat to public property . * Special credit to my wonderful girlfriend, who helped me script the whole middle section. * Socials + Shows: ⁠Never as Funny⁠ ⁠Boy Jr. *********************...

Patrick is joined by comedian Derek Mitchell . They discuss the pressures of content creation , how a breakdown in Amsterdam led to his newest, darkest show , and the type of people who suggest sock puppets to stand-up comedians. * Socials + Shows: Never as Funny Derek Mitchell ********************************************************** Music: * Title theme: There It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.c...

Patrick is joined by comedian Alex Franklin . They discuss the use(lessness?) of personas in stand up, boundaries when it comes to using personal stories in material, and Italian/Spanish people-towers that may or may not exist. * Socials: Show - ⁠⁠⁠@neverasfunny⁠⁠⁠ Alex's Instagram - @alex_franklin_hallo Alex's Fringe show - Ticket Link Mermaids - https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/about-us/ ******...

History youTuber ⁠Cambrian Chronicles⁠ and comedian ⁠Patrick O'Connell⁠ bring you the world's number one (self-proclaimed) Welsh history podcast. Join them as they solve mysteries, cover things you've heard of in a new light, and cover things nobody's ever heard of before. *** Music: "Ethernight Club" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://...

Patrick is joined by Welsh history youTuber Cambrian Chronicles. They discuss what he's learnt over the past year of successful content creation, the definition of insanity, and discuss their brand new show - Mad Dogs of Cambria. * Socials: Show - ⁠@neverasfunny⁠ Cam's youTube channel - @CambrianChronicles Mad Dogs of Cambria: Insta - @maddogpod youTube - @maddogsofcambria * Music: * Title...