Rich Fulcher's Talkbox

Twenty years of Snuff Box! Rich Fulcher is joined by his old friend and renowned comedy director Michael Cumming for a brilliant behind-the-scenes look at one of the most distinctive British comedy shows of its generation. Michael has directed some of the most iconic comedy on British television, including Brass Eye, Toast of London and The Mark Thomas Comedy Product. But this week, he and Rich ar...

Harriet Kemsley joins Rich Fulcher for a wonderfully chaotic chat on TalkBox! Fresh from Taskmaster and Last One Laughing, and known for Live at the Apollo, Harriet sits down with Rich to discuss her life in comedy, her latest tour Floozy, dating disasters and the strange experiences that come with life on the road. In this episode: Harriet's Floozy tour and the weird things that happen on the...

This week on TalkBox, Rich is joined by Adam Parkinson , bestselling author, teacher and one half of 2 Mr Ps in a Podcast , ahead of their live tour! Adam and Rich get into the strange, hilarious and occasionally horrifying world of school, from the things kids say without thinking to the stories teachers hear that sound completely made up. They discuss the Florida holiday that helped spark their...

Australian comedian Dan Rath joins Rich Fulcher on TalkBox for a gloriously awkward conversation about bad gigs, social shame, comedy and the strange ways people perceive us. They cover: Dan and Rich get into the Australian comedy scene in Sydney and how audiences compare to London Dan tells Rich about the time he failed in an acting role in an Australian insurance advert They also discuss the dif...

Chloe Petts joins Rich Fulcher for a lovely chat about comedy, growing up, touring and finding your own voice. Currently appearing on Taskmaster, Chloe is about to head out on tour with Call Me By My Surname , so naturally Rich wants to know how they prepare for taking a new show on the road. They talk about growing up in Kent, moving to London, childhood obsessions, Chloe's mainstream comedy...

Finlay Christie joins Rich Fulcher on TalkBox! The British stand-up comedian, Mighty Boosh superfan and winner of So You Think You're Funny? 2019 sits down with Rich for a brilliant chat about comedy, growing up in London, Gen Z and his upcoming tour, Champagne Casanova. In this episode:🎭 Finlay's love of the Boosh, his favourite Rich Fulcher characters🎤 Growing up in London, finding sta...

🎙️ SHOOT FROM THE HIP JOIN RICH FULCHER! Luke and Tom from the hugely popular improv comedy group Shoot From The Hip join Rich Fulcher ahead of their massive Hammersmith Apollo show next week. The lads explain how the group came together, how they learned their trade performing in comedy clubs for bucket money, and how posting their full shows online during the pandemic helped take their following...

REECE SHEARSMITH IS ON TALKBOX! 🎙️ Rich Fulcher is reunited with his old Edinburgh Fringe pal Reece Shearsmith for a trip back to where it all began. The pair first met at the Fringe in 1997, and Reece joins Rich to look back at an extraordinary career in British comedy. The League of Gentlemen: Reece explains what he thinks was the secret ingredient that made the show so funny and why it worked s...

Rich Fulcher is joined by the The Gilbert Twins for a very silly conversation about growing up together, moving to London and accidentally becoming internet famous. In the episode they get into: Growing up in the Canadian suburbs Moving to the UK to study acting Initially trying to hide the fact that they were twins Moving back to Canada in COVID which led them to start making TikToks Their first...

​Ron Funches joins Rich Fulcher for this week's TalkBox! Ron and Rich go way back to their time working together in LA, and this episode covers a lot of ground. They cover: Ron taking his comedy on the road, adapting material for different audiences Ron tells Rich about seeing the Boosh live after moving to LA and why it made him feel like he'd found his people Ron explains how his attitud...

Rich Fulcher welcomes Joey Page for a proper reunion on TalkBox this week. Rich and Joey go way back, having worked together on Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, and this episode sees them picking up right where they left off. They talk about Joey's early lucky TV break on Luxury Comedy and Buzzcocks, the moment during lockdown when he realised that if he wanted to become a comedian he actual...

This week Rich is joined by the insanely funny Rob Copland for a rapid-fire conversation about comedy, creativity, fatherhood, travel, spirituality and pretty much anything else his brain can throw at him. They get into Rob's theory that sexiness and anger are separated by a very thin line, the highs and lows of recently becoming a dad, and the sheer disbelief that comes with suddenly being re...

This week on TalkBox, Rich Fulcher catches up with comedian, writer and book obsessive Ben Pope ahead of his limited Edinburgh Fringe run. They talk about the nepotism in showbiz, Ben's comedy upbringing and his love of British sketch comedy, from Armstrong and Miller to That Mitchell and Webb Look . Ben also explains how reviewing book-cover clichés became his first viral breakthrough and hel...

Tony Cantwell joins Rich Fulcher for a funny and thoughtful conversation about stand-up, therapy, crowd work, films and this year's Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss Tony's latest show You Cry Weird , Tony's journey from online comedy to standup, how his crowd work has changed over the years, comedy writing, therapy and much more. Tony's Edinburgh Fringe show You Cry Weird is on sale...

This week Rich Fulcher is joined by comedian Kate Dolan , whose Edinburgh Fringe show Trout is one of the festival's most original new shows. Together they discuss Midlands funny folk, moving to Australia and finding her weird, comedy writing techniques for a brain that runs a hundred miles an hour, lifelong friendships with interesting group chat names and the inspiration behind Kate's new show....

This week Rich Fulcher is joined by comedian Garrett Millerick to discuss one of the boldest comedy experiments at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Garrett's new show, We Tried It Your Way , pairs him on stage with an AI trained using 15 years of his own stand-up, inviting audiences to decide who's funnier. Along the way they discuss conspiracy theories, the JFK assassination, the future of comedy, d...

Rich Fulcher is joined by comedian Rory Cargill for a nostalgic and surprisingly insightful conversation inspired by Rory's new Edinburgh Fringe show, On TV! Together they revisit seven decades of British television, from unforgettable live mishaps and iconic comedy to changing viewing habits, streaming and what might come next. Rich also shares stories from his own television career, making this...

Rich Fulcher is joined by comedian Phil Ellis for an offbeat conversation about comedy, creativity and the wonderfully strange life of a touring performer. They discuss Phil's latest tour, why he's become protective of his "private time", Edinburgh Fringe experiments that blurred the line between reality and performance, modern horror film critiques, Dry July ambitions, and why o...

This week Rich Fulcher is joined by comedian Dane Buckley . They discuss the funny women who helped shape Dane's sense of humour, growing up Irish, Indian and Catholic, the childhood altar boy incident that got slightly out of hand, working with elderly people and the unexpected lessons that came from it all. There's also amazing stories involving New Orleans, New Zealand (sort of), and pl...

This week Rich Fulcher is joined by comedian, actor and musician Nick Helm . Together they discuss; Nick's new musical comedy album Nearly three decades at Edinburgh Fringe ADHD and bipolar misdiagnosis The realities of acting auditions, voice work and creative focus And the strange way struggle becomes romantic when viewed through the rear-view mirror. They also talk about Nick's role in...

This week Rich Fulcher sits down with economist, author and educator Gary Stevenson for one of the most unique TalkBox conversations yet. Together they explore economics, wealth, politics, media, power and the challenges facing modern society, all through the lens of Gary's work explaining these topics to millions of people online. Topics include: How these two ended up in the same room togeth...

This week Rich is joined by comedian Evaldas Karosas ! They discuss Evaldas' debut Edinburgh Fringe show, discovering British comedy while growing up in Lithuania, how his stand-up writing has evolved over the years and why he only seems to shower when a podcast appearance is involved. The conversation also includes questionable food safety advice, steam-related observations that may have been...

Comedian Dan Tiernan joins Rich Fulcher for a really funny and unexpectedly thoughtful conversation about crystals, ADHD, psychosis, insecurity and surviving stand-up comedy. They get into: Dan’s Edinburgh Fringe show Quartz His fascination with crystals and how they helped him during psychosis Vocabulary insecurity and comedians who overuse words like “nuance” and “nefarious” ADHD coping mechanis...

Comedian and internet sensation Alfie Dundas joins Rich Fulcher for a really fun conversation about stand-up, going viral online, acting ambitions and his Edinburgh Fringe debut. They discuss: Alfie’s viral couple crowd work clip Online attention and audience expectations Why he thought he’d be ideal for Challengers Edinburgh fringe debuts and his Scottish roots Rich’s new moustache for an acting...

Kiell Smith-Bynoe joins Rich Fulcher for a joyful dive into acting, improv, comedy, and the strange moments that push people towards performing. They get into: Kiell’s first ever laugh on stage Acting school and agent showcases Ghosts , Stath Lets Flats & the upcoming Ghosts movie Improv comedy and his live tour Kool Story Bro And a surprising amount about The Goofy Movie and Good Burger Catch...