The Young Comedians Podcast with George Tothill

Thank you for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Finlay Christie. Finlay is the first guest to return to the podcast and by popular demand! Last time he was on the show, he had just appeared on '8 Out of Ten Cats' and this time he has just been on Series 70 of 'Have I Got News For You?'. We speak about everything, from his Internet Series 'C...

Thank you for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Tamsyn Kelly. Tamsyn Kelly is a young comedic superstar who has already received wide critical acclaim. Her credits include featuring on ITV2, Comedy Central, BBC One, BBC Three, BBC Radio 4, and she was also the Winner of the Comedy Awards Panel Prize, Best in Class, 2022. Her latest show (tickets below) is a jo...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to James Trickey. James Trickey is a brilliant performer and gag-writer who finds humour in every corner of everyday life; he can even make accountancy funny! Starting out in Bristol as a student, James went on to place second in the Chortle Student Comedy Award in 2018. He has since performed up and down the UK, as we...

Thank you for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Derek Mitchell. Derek Mitchell is a young talent who is quickly rising to be one of the most talked-about comics on the scene. His TikToks have gained over 200k likes and millions of views. Among other excellent sketches, Derek takes a uniquely funny angle to Dutch people and culture which has helped him reach hu...

Thank you for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Kathy Maniura. Kathy Maniura is an award-winning character comedian, writer, actor and drag performer. She was shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023, placed as the Winner of Sketch Off 2020, and reached the coveted finals of ‘So You Think You're Funny?’ in 2021. In 2023, she performed her debut chara...

Thank you for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I speak to Ted Milligan. Ted Milligan is a brilliant sketch, character and stand-up performer. His accolades include winning the Leicester Square Sketch Off and writing for BBC Radio, as well as hosting on 'Comedians Getting Drunk Playing Panel Shows'. He is taking his highly anticipated show 'Ted Milligan: Uni...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Sharon Wanjohi. I first met Sharon Wanjohi during the Chortle Student Comedy Competition in 2021. I remember being blown away the first time I saw her, and she has only been getting better and better. She is a stand up comedian with a varied act ranging from shock to absurd comedy. A Chortle Student Comedy Award Fin...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Daniel McKeon. Daniel McKeon started comedy around the same time as me and he has always been one of my favourite acts to watch, even when he was first starting out. Now, he is one of the most accomplished young performers on the scene with a friendly and charming persona layered on top of masterful joke writing and...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Rohan Sharma. Rohan is one of the most exciting young talents on the UK comedy scene. As a stand-up, he’s already reached the finals of the 2Northdown New Act competition 2022, So You Think You’re Funny 2022 and he came 3rd in the Max Turner Prize. Most recently, he won the coveted Leicester Square New Comedian of t...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Liam Pape.  Liam is the promoter for West End Comedy Club, one of the top comedy clubs in London. West End Comedy Club is the home to mixed-bill pro shows, Edinburgh Fringe previews, tour shows, alternative & character comedy, as well as Camden Fringe shows.  He’s also a prolific writer who has had his work feat...

Thank you for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Leo Reich. Leo started performing comedy in the Cambridge Footlights, and quickly made a splash at the Edinburgh Fringe with ‘Manhunt’, a sketch show with fellow comedian Emmeline Downie. His stand-up career took off spectacularly when he won 2Northdown’s New Act Competition in 2020 and later took his smash debut...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Sarah Roberts. Sarah started stand-up around the same time as me, so I've been lucky enough to see her perform many times and develop into one of the best new comedians around. As a stand-up, Sarah has seen huge success in competitions, including as a Finalist in the Komedia New Comedy Award 2023, and as a Runne...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Joe Kent-Walters. Joe is one of the nicest guys in comedy, with one of the most unique and hilarious acts out there. Even at such a young age, he is already a master of character comedy. His brilliant and lovable invention ‘Edouardo Soliloquy’ won him the trophy in the 2021 Chortle Student Comedy Competition, where...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast. In this episode, George relives some of his favourite moments from Series 2. If you enjoy any of the guests in particular, be sure to check out their full episodes! This episode includes John Tothill’s worst gig story, George’s infamous interview in the Comedy Store toilet, and Dee Allum’s 9/11-obsessed workplace. Follow TYCP on I...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Philipp Kostelecky.  Philipp is a highly-accomplished comedian with a unique style. He was a finalist in the Leicester Square New Act Competition in 2022, and in this conversation, he had just returned from a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show for which he received an Amused Moose Award nomination. In this episode, I ta...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Dee Allum. Dee Allum is a hugely talented stand-up and writer who has scooped a large number of awards in a comparatively short time. Dee has been nominated for Best Newcomer at the Chortle Awards, placed as runner up in the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year award 2021, won the 2Northdown New Act Com...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Amy Matthews. This episode was recorded backstage at the London Comedy Store after Amy had performed her new show 'Amy Matthews: I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders'. George speaks to Amy about her new show, growing up in Essex and her their chaotic night thus far. Amy Matthews is a young talent on the rise....

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Sam Williams. This episode was recorded in the green room before Sam took to the stage to perform his new show ‘Himbo’ at 2Northdown. Sam was called a “good-looking chap” by Chortle in the same review where George was called a “beta male”, but you can’t be good-looking on a podcast, so who’s the real winner? Sam was...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to John Tothill. John made his way onto The Young Comedians Podcast after popular demand (Mum made me do it). He has been performing comedy since joining The Cambridge Footlights at university. Since graduating, he has embarked on a stand-up career which has already seen him win the prestigious 2Northdown New Act Compe...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I speak with Lachlan Werner. Lachlan is one of the most exciting new acts around. His ventriloquist shows are immensely popular and for good reason. He is a multi-talented performer who has already won The Brighton Fringe ReviewsHub Award and The Gemini Design People’s Choice Award, among many other accolades. After a blindin...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast. In this episode, George relives some of his favourite moments from the first series. He talks about some of the things he learned from the comedians he interviewed, and plays a favourite clip from every episode. The Best of Series 1 Finale includes a Garfield sketch from the stoned mind of Finlay Christie, a ‘Worst Gig Story’ with...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Will Owen. Will Owen is fast becoming one of the biggest young names in comedy. After starting comedy at Cambridge University, Will moved to London where he launched into stand-up. Despite being only 23 years old, Will has already impressed in some big competitions, notably reaching the Final of the 2Northdown New A...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Patrick Healy. Patrick began performing when he was 18, after his mum dared him to, and a year later he reached the finals of the prestigious “So You Think You're Funny?” and Hackney Empire New Act of the Year competitions- all while still a teenager. His dry, left-field observations, relaxed stage presence, and "id...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Caitlin Powell.  Caitlin is an up-and-coming stand-up, writer and podcaster. Last year, she reached the Finals of the Funny Women Awards both for her stand-up comedy and for her writing. She is the host of Queers Gone By, a comedy podcast which was commended by The Guardian.  You can follow her on Twitter...

Thanks for downloading this episode of The Young Comedians Podcast where I chat to Michael May.  Michael is one of the most exciting new comedians on the UK circuit, which recently got him signed to The Comedy Store. Already a regular MC up and down the country, Michael’s unique take on the world is a hit with audiences everywhere. His writing prowess continues to grow as his second sitcom sc...