Side Gig with Ignacio Lopez

This week Ignacio has a chat with stand-up comedian, and proudly Welsh punchline-slinger, Steffan Alun! They discuss James Patterson (not for a long time) , tough translation gigs, and Steffan's upcoming show at the Wales Millenium Centre. Contains strong language, sex tape tips, and Steffan's tales of being a translator. How do you slag off Welsh Dramas as a proud welshman? Are James Patt...

This week Ignacio has a chat with stand-up comedian, and Scotland's own, Mark Nelson! They discuss how to deal with terrible signal on public transportation, odd jobs prior to starting stand up comedy and more! Contains strong language, existential dread, and Spanish/ Scottish hatred to England in sports. How do you return a Mars bar? Why did Ignacio kicked out a bunch of English football fans...

This week Ignacio has a chat with former nightclub bouncer, IT salesman and current powerhouse stand up comedian - Emmanuel Sonubi! They discuss sales techniques, how to win comedy competitions (100% success rate advice) & Emmanuel's countless side jobs until he achieved nationwide stand up stardom. Contains strong language (as usual). Should we bring back Kink shaming? How do you sneak in...

This week Ignacio has a chat with Welsh artist, and pop-culture portrait master, Nathan Wyburn! They discuss favourite portrait supplies, strange art commissions, and working on his famous Oasis bucket hat art piece. Contains strong language, food-based art disasters, and mild food based gossip. Are super fans good customers? How do you follow up a piece that suddenly goes global? Let’s find out!...

This week Ignacio has a chat with Irish comic, and actor, Rachel Galvo! They discuss terrible green rooms, how to behave in the theatre, and working in posh places. Contains strong language, drug use, and scary backstage areas. Are the posh good customers? How do you follow up a sold out solo show as your first gig? Just how antagonistic can you be to the English and still get them to laugh? Let’s...

In this special edition of Comedy Sheep Side Gig, Ignacio chats to a bunch of comedians backstage at various shows about their worst gigs, and biggest comedy mistakes! Featuring Phil Ellis, Bella Humphries, Rory Scovel, Mark Simmons, Rachel Fairburn, and Karen Bayley. Contains strong language, Christmas party carnage, fights, pure filth, and sheer cringe! Follow Comedy Sheep: https://www.instagram...

This week Ignacio chats to Flash Morgan Webster; wrestling coach, trailblazer, and the first Welsh WWE Champion! They discuss broken bones, starting out in backyards in Brynmawr, and bruises in Asda! No holds barred: Contains strong language, top rope disasters, and high-flying hijinks! How long can you wrestle with a broken ankle? Let’s find out! Follow Comedy Sheep: https://www.instagram.com/com...

This week we’re joined by comedian/writer Nina Gilligan! Ignacio and Nina delve into behind the scenes stand-up chat, working in probation, pub life, and Human Resources in comedy! Contains strong language, crime, psychology, and crying babies! How on Earth did Nina and Michael Portillo cross paths? Let’s find out! Follow Comedy Sheep: https://www.instagram.com/comedy.sheep/?hl=en Follow Ignacio L...

This week Ignacio sits down with the excellent Jess Davies; an author, activist, journalist, and all round great guest! They chat early jobs in cafés, glamour modelling, social media, and getting laws passed! Contains strong language, catfishing, globe-trotting, and scary photoshoots! How was Jess implicated in a worldwide scam using her snaps? Let’s find out! Follow Comedy Sheep: https://www.inst...

This week Ignacio chats to one of his best friends; the immensely funny comedian and writer, Leroy Brito. They discuss call centres, DJing, recruitment, and catastrophic gigs. Contains strong language, narrow escapes, gigging abroad, and bull semen! Has Leroy changed since having his own special on the BBC? Will he return Ignacio’s calls? Let’s find out! Follow Comedy Sheep: https://www.instagram....

This week we’re joined by writer and killer stand-up, Leila Navabi! Ignacio and Leila chat first gigs, comedy competitions, bad crowds and bad jobs! Contains strong language, teen cringe, challenging gigs, and babies. Does Ignacio don nipple tassels in his new show? Let’s find out! Follow Comedy Sheep: https://www.instagram.com/comedy.sheep/?hl=en Follow Ignacio Lopez: https://www.instagram.com/co...

This week we’re joined by DJ/up and coming stand-up, Katie Owen! Ignacio and Katie discuss gigging abroad, her Welsh gran, vapes, and getting rid of unwanted admirers in the most clear way! Contains strong language, new business ideas, nose-picking, and starting out in stand-up. Are boobs a hinderance when DJing? Let’s find out! Follow Comedy Sheep: https://www.instagram.com/comedy.sheep/?hl=en Fo...

Stand-up comedian and writer Priya Hall joins Ignacio this episode! Priya talks about working for the NHS, starting out in Stand-Up, mining her life for her BBC sitcom, and more. Contains strong language, unflattering descriptions of Blackwood, and nightmare gig stories. Will this episode get you to stop smoking? Let’s find out! Follow Comedy Sheep: https://www.instagram.com/comedy.sheep/?hl=en Fo...

Welsh Shot Putter and Bobsledder Adelé Nicoll is our first guest! She chats with host, comedian Ignacio Lopez about growing up in Welshpool, what the heck bobsledding is, gruesome injuries, rollercoasters, psychology, and a bunch more. Contains some strong language, and a sporting injury story not for the squeamish, so buckle up! Do bobsledders buckle into the sled? Maybe we find out… Follow Comed...