Ep 187: Robin Grainger on Performing to One Audience Member, Gigging at T in the Park and Opening for Tom Stade
This week Steve and Marc are joined by comedian Robin Grainger. Robin reveals the psychology behind his "snazzy"/colourful dress-sense, how he became a global viral news story after performing his Edinburgh Fringe show to just one audience member, and how he manages to "commit to the bit" regardless of circumstances. Plus, he chats about his native Port Soy, what it was like doing stand-up at T in the Park, and discusses opening for the legendary Tom Stade.Robin is performing his show "People Pleaser" at the Glasgow Comedy Festival on 19th March. Tickets here: https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/events/robin-grainger-people-pleaser/Tickets for Marc's stand-up show at the King's Theatre in Glasgow on Friday 20th March available here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/marc-jennings-bread-and-circuses/kings-theatre-glasgow/Sign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: https://www.patreon.com/somelaughSome Laugh Merch Available Now: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/some-laugh-podcastYou can watch the boays' stand-up specials for free here on the Some Laugh YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55
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Ep 186: Stuart Mitchell on Audience Banter, Viral Success & Valuing Time Over Things
This week Marc welcomes back to the podcast comedian Stuart Mitchell. Stuart discusses his meteoric rise via social media which has led to doing three shows at Glasgow's Armadillo as part of a massive UK tour, the methodical work ethic which has gotten Stuart to the top of the algorithm, and his plans for the new comedy club where he's taking over weekends at Blackfriars. Plus, Stuart reveals how a knockback from a TV producer spurred him on to his online success, gives his take on the state of the traditional comedy circuit, and recounts how his personal experiences have led to him valuing experiences over materialistic purchases. Tickets for all Stuart's upcoming shows (including remaining tickets for his 3rd Armadillo show on Sunday 1st March) available here: https://stuartmitchellcomedy.com/ Tickets for Marc's stand-up show at the King's Theatre in Glasgow on Friday 20th March available here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/marc-jennings-bread-and-circuses/kings-theatre-glasgow/Sign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: https://www.patreon.com/somelaughSome Laugh Merch Available Now: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/some-laugh-podcastYou can watch the boays' stand-up specials for free here on the Some Laugh YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55
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Ep 185: Rosie Jones on Going from TV Researcher to TV Star, Billy Connolly & Powerful Lesbians,
Marc and CMB are joined this week by comedian Rosie Jones. Rosie discusses what it was like going from being a researcher on TV shows like The Last Leg & Cats Does Countdown to actually appearing on them herself, how much of an influence Billy Connolly and Victoria Wood have had on her comedy, and why she feels it's important to use her platform to discuss issues affecting the disabled community. Plus, they discuss Rosie's sitcom Pushers, whether stand-up is more challenging than acting or hosting TV, and the reasons behind Rosie's ultra-positive personality.You can see Rosie's stand-up tour show at the Glee Club in Glasgow on 3rd December and The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh on 4th December. Tickets here: https://rosiejonescomedy.com/live/Christopher MacArthur-Boyd is on tour in 2026 with a Glasgow date at the King's Theatre on 19th March. All tickets here: https://linktr.ee/macarthurboydTickets for Marc's stand-up show at the King's Theatre in Glasgow on Friday 20th March available here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/marc-jennings-bread-and-circuses/kings-theatre-glasgow/TICKETS FOR SOME LAUGH LIVE AT THE STAND GLASGOW 15TH DECEMBER ON SALE NOW: https://www.thestand.co.uk/performance/20534/some-laugh-live-show/20251215/glasgow Sign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: https://www.patreon.com/somelaughSome Laugh Merch Available Now: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/some-laugh-podcastYou can watch the boays' stand-up specials for free here on the Some Laugh YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55
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BONUS: SCOTLAND QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD CUP!
Marc reflects back on last night's famous victory for Scotland against Denmark which means the men's international team have qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 - taking a look back at the action and reaction from the match, what his experience of watching it was and what this means for Scotland team and the country as a whole.Tickets for Marc's stand-up show at the King's Theatre in Glasgow on Friday 20th March available here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/marc-jennings-bread-and-circuses/kings-theatre-glasgow/Last remaining tickets for Some Laugh Live at the Stand Glasgow on 15th December available here: https://www.thestand.co.uk/performance/20534/some-laugh-live-show/20251215/glasgow
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Ep 184: Des Clarke on Interviewing Britney, Hosting the Commonwealth Games & Is He a Shapeshifter?
TICKETS FOR SOME LAUGH LIVE AT THE STAND GLASGOW 15TH DECEMBER ON SALE NOW: https://www.thestand.co.uk/performance/20534/some-laugh-live-show/20251215/glasgow This week the boays are joined by comedian and broadcaster Des Clarke. Des discusses how starting stand-up led to him landing presenting roles on radio and TV, hosting SMTV soon after the departure of Ant & Dec (including interviews with the likes of Madonna and Britney Spears), and details his chance encounter with Sir Paul McCartney. Plus, Des divulges what it's like hosting at the Commonwealth Games & Scotland's Hogmanay, opens up about how his childhood anxieties led to him only learning to drive and swim as an adult (and for a TV programme, of course), and addresses the accusation from some other podcast about whether he really is a shapeshifter.Des will be performing his new show "Life After Des" this March in Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Glasgow. Tickets here: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/des-clarke/Tickets for Marc's stand-up show at the King's Theatre in Glasgow on Friday 20th March available here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/marc-jennings-bread-and-circuses/kings-theatre-glasgow/Sign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: https://www.patreon.com/somelaughSome Laugh Merch Available Now: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/some-laugh-podcastYou can watch the boays' stand-up specials for free here on the Some Laugh YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55
Scottish comedians Marc Jennings, Stephen Buchanan and Stuart McPherson have some laugh - or at least some laughs - on a weekly basis, discussing topics big and small - while joined by guests from the world of comedy.