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This week the boays are joined by comedian Liam Farrelly . Liam discusses how he had to commit "a small act of fraud" in order to get married in Wales, his experience gigging in (and nightmare flight to) Saudi Arabia, and recounts losing his virginity at a house party. Liam is performing his show "Flipbook" at Oran Mor on 30th March as part of the Glasgow Comedy Festival. Ticke...

This week the boays discuss how much they'd pay to see their dream artists, reminisce on Scottish anti-smoking campaigns, and explore the concept of "Scottish cringe". Plus, Steve reflect on what (if anything) he learned from doing marketing at uni, Marc reveals what he learned about his family tree after his gran done a DNA test through ancestry.com, and the boays stumble across a potential new f...

This week Stuart and Marc are joined by comedian Sean McLoughlin . Sean describes going to a Catholic schooling in his native Brighton, details his long list of call centre jobs he worked as a struggling comic during his 20s, and recounts how a series of chance encounters led him to become the regular tour support for one of the biggest names in comedy. Plus, Sean explains how he came to wear his...

This week the boays are joined by Mhairi Black . Mhairi discusses becoming an MP at the tender age of 20, explains Parliament's drinking culture and antiquated voting procedures, and recounts how she came to hold the record for most swear words uttered in the House of Commons. Plus, she reveals why seeing others getting too comfortable in Westminster influenced her decision to step away from party...

This week Stu and Marc are joined by comedian Kai Humphries . Kai reveals why he decided to opt for an upcoming hair transplant, explains what it's been like touring the world as the opening act for Daniel Sloss, and details what life was like growing up in his native Blyth in the North East of England. Plus, there's chat about Kai's previous vocation as a lifeguard, the intricacies of...

This week the boays cover what's come under the boil for them in recent weeks before diving into the mailbag to answer some listener questions - covering everything from space travel to the Pangaea, best and worst aspects of Glasgow (and where they'd most like to live outside Scotland) as well as correcting the record on the who was really behind the origins of Billy Connolly's famous "If Wisnae F...

This week Steve and Marc are joined by comedian Milo Edwards . Milo discusses the phenomenon of the Jeremy Vine radio show (and what it says about UK culture), how to spot who's really chronically online, and how he ended up appearing on Russia's version of Live at the Apollo. Plus, there's chat of separating the art from the artist, Milo explains what it was like to visit Richard Branson's house,...

This week Stu and Marc are joined by returning guest comedian ⁠ Marjolein Robertson ⁠. Marjolein explains the novel way she copes with feeling overwhelmed since moving to London, recalls why a near-death experience led to her becoming a devout Christian in her teens, and regales the boays with a traditional folk tale from her native Shetland involving the troll-like "trows". Plus, there&...

This week the boays are joined by comedian and star of Mock the Week Rhys James . Rhys discusses his cringeworthy moment with Jamie Redknapp whilst appearing on Sky's A League of Their Own , how his prolific and popular tweets didn't always translate to the stage, and recalls being thrown-off one particular set after spotting Matt Hancock in the front row. Plus, Rhys describes his experience of be...

This week the boays and CMB are joined by comedian Grace Jarvis . Grace discusses having to "code-switch" between Kiwi, Aussie and British phrases (leading to a startling revelation about one of Billy Connolly's best-known routines), the trials of working in a sex shop, and why one particular sex tip men often receive is exteremly misguided. Of course, with Christopher MacArthur-Boyd squeezing in...

Happy New Year! Join the boays to discuss Scottish New Year's traditions, Hogmanay parties and New Year's resolutions. Plus, Steve and Marc discuss their horrific holiday stories, and the boays ponder whether certain performers have worked for their careers. For extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows sign up to our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/somelaugh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The boays spark open a few Tinnies and chat Christmas songs, movies, dinner, top moments from the year and explain why Whamageddon and Santa Buddy have a lot to answer for. Take the Some Laugh Survey to give us feedback so we can bring you more laughs in 2025: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkEvROHIyXxDEZSZheVlj8X5zN2V6G3kcCoLlw3CgzAQ8q_Q/viewform?usp=preview For extra episodes and bonu...

Stuart returns from his travels to tell the boays about his escapades in Thailand and Vietnam - including chat about seal penis rice wine, spotting a Loose Women star and the ethics of the circus. Plus, Steve and Marc detail recent encounters with Scottish legends John McKay & Frank McAvennie respectively, before Marc expresses his bemusement at The List's recent Hot 100 list. For extra episod...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Raymond Mearns . Raymond discusses how he found out he’d had a stroke after an incredibly active few days, recalls his time in Limmy’s show and talks about his recent success as online comedy sensation “ Glesga Da” . Plus, Raymond reveals his most shameful anecdote whilst drinking copious amounts of wine, recounts his love of reading books on history...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Liam Withnail . They discuss how surprising square sausages are to English people, consider the challenges of exercise and eating healthily, and ponder the merits of Ozempic or any other "wonder" weight-loss drugs. Plus, there's chat of celebrity-fronted, product-shilling podcasts (PS we're still looking for sponsors), Liam details his recent experie...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Connor Burns . Connor discusses how being from Edinburgh effects playing in front of a Glasgow crowd, Marc compares Donald Trump to crowdwork comedians and they discuss the impact of the recent US election on the landscape of culture and comedy. Plus, there's chat about Stanley cups (and blades), reminisce about mental school days and Connor bemoans...

Some Laugh Stands-Up Christmas Special Sunday 8th December. Tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/Blackfriars-Basement/Some-Laugh-Stands-Up-Christmas-Special/40391631/ This week Marc is joined by comedians Vittorio Angelone and John Meagher . They discuss Vittorio's now-trendy mullet and moustache combo, John's past life in mixed martial arts and why a particular fight let him to...

This week Steve and Marc are joined by comedian Paul McDaniel . Paul describes growing up in 1980's Northern Ireland and how his father journalism carreer led to one of the biggest figures of that era coming round to their house; explains what it was like working for the BBC Complaints department during the height of the "Sachsgate" scandal involving Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross; and reveals ho...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Rosco McClelland . They discuss the perils of bunched-up trousers looking like a boner, Rosco introduces the phenomenon of JO pants, and tells haunted tales of lights in his house turning themselves on. Plus, Rosco suggests how he could’ve fixed Kamala Harris’s now doomed Presidential campaign, Marc and Steve try their hand at some basic OnlyFans ari...

The three boays back together this week and it's a classic wide-ranging convo - including whether audiobooks are cheating, the increasing dominance of AI (online and possibly soon both in our homes and even heads), and deciding whether to "people watch" on public transport or put on your headphones to avoid hearing someone play Tiktoks without any. Plus, Marc attempts to explain to Steve what Neol...

This week Marc and Steve are joined by comedian Christopher MacArthur-Boyd. Chris "weaves" through various topics including trying ADHD medication, why he stormed out a restaurant and details his recent trip to Japan - all on the way to finishing his story about a pre-show playlist in Dundee. Plus, Chris chats Here Comes the Guillotine , details how he's now managed to go over a year without smoki...

This week Marc and Stuart are joined by comedian and environmental economist Dr Matt Winning . They reminisce on their experiences watching Scotland at the Euros before Matt explains how and why he started integrating his work in climate change into his comedy, and answers some of the key questions the boays have about global warming, Extinction Rebellion, and why it won't mean Scotland can look f...

This week Marc is joined by returning guest comedian Mike Rice. They discuss the recent Vince McMahon documentary on Netflix, which leads to discussions of sociopaths, P Diddy's recent arrest and an encounter Mike had with a taxi driver who shared very McMahon-esque traits. Plus, Mike spins a yarn about his recent experience of living without a phone and his struggle to actually purchase a new one...

This week Marc, Stuart and guest host Tamsyn Kelly are joined by comedian Fern Brady. Fern describes accepting her recent Sky Arts Award whilst on mushrooms (in front of an onlooking Irvine Welsh), recounts being perplexed when a fan asked her to sign an AI-generated image of herself after a show, and explains why after over a decade of meaning to she's finally got round to getting a civil partner...

This week Stuart and Marc are joined by comedian Tom Ballard. Tom discusses the challenges of doing political comedy in Australia (and translating it for an international audience), developing his polemical style and what it was like hosting topical news show Tonightly which ran 5 nights a week on Aussie TV. Plus, Tom discusses the importance of the Edinburgh Fringe for acts from outside the UK, h...