You Should've Been Here Last Week

Travelling To Comedy Gigs

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:38:16 GMT

On the twice award nominated podcast Steve and Paul talk about getting to comedy gig by planes, trains and automobiles. Not forgetting bus, coach, boats or even on foot. Every gig begins with the comic's arrival which might mean erasing nightmare journeys to and from venues. In comedy it's not the journey that's important - it's getting to the destination.

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Dave Thompson - One foot in failure, the other in success!

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:34:32 GMT

Dave Thompson - actor, stand-up comedian, clown and writer. Best known for playing Tinky Winky in ‘Teletubbies’, his sacking caused a press sensation in 1997. Here he talks to Steve and Paul about his life and deaths in comedy.

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Nick Revell - "I re-detonated the C-Bomb in UK stand-up comedy."

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:27:57 GMT

Nick Revell is a legendary award-winning British comedian and writer for radio and television. Not so much a veteran comedian but a performer and writer constantly re-inventing himself throughout his career. Here he talks to Steve and Paul about his journey in comedy.

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Rosie Jones' Three Rules of Comedy - Are there any rules?

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:33:55 GMT

In an recent interview comedian Rosie Jones shared a three-part framework for responsible comedy. Steve and Paul discuss if there are any rules in comedy and can comedians be funny and 'responsible'.

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Samantha Day - Young comics aren't anarchic, they're predictable!

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:41:43 GMT

After 30 years being a recovering accountant and a single Mum, Samantha Day turned to stand-up comedy. She's quickly making up for lost time and is a new distinctive voice on the UK circuit who's already won many awards. Here she talks about the difference in starting a new career when you're 50 plus!

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Shazia Mirza - Grafting and staying the course!

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:38:24 GMT

Shazia Mirza is an award winning British Asian Muslim comedian, actress, and writer. She is best known for her stand-up comedy, touring internationally across the USA, Europe and Asia. Now a familiar face on TV, Shazia shares how hard work helped sustain her career.

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Robin Ince - "I'd rather be woke than an ignorant twat!"

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:34:01 GMT

After 16 years, comedian, broadcaster and author, Robin Ince resigned from co-presenting role on BBC Radio 4's The Infinite Monkey Cage. After making the decision last September, a month later he appeared at this live show recording to talk to Steve and Paul about how much to he loves the freedom of live comedy performance.

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Jessica Fostekew: "Having a son was the turning point"

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:43:35 GMT

Jessica Fostekew is a comedian, actor and writer who has appeared on numerous entertainment shows. A regular on BBC Radio 4, BBC 1, Sky as well as being a very successful podcast. Jessica talks to Steve and Paul about how having a son changed her focus on her career.

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Comedy Club Fight Stories - Part 2

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:49:47 GMT

More violence in comedy club stories from Steve and Paul. This time the outbreaks are mainly focussed on themselves as they're two comics you just love to hit!

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Comedy Club Fight Stories - Part 1

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:13:45 GMT

When punchlines turn to punch ups, jokes to jabs and riffs to biffs. Violence can break out in comedy clubs, either in the audience, onstage, backstage or even in the car park. Steve and Paul tell their favourite stories of outbreaks of comedic fisticuffs.

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Ben Norris: "TV - the money would have destroyed me!"

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:56:34 GMT

Ben Norris, successfully set out to be a consummate stand up comedian in 1993. MTV, BBC and Paramount Comedy shows followed as he further honed his live craft. He talks to Steve and Paul about his journey and how new comics these days won't leave the green room to watch closing acts unless they're dying.

Ben Norris on 'Comedy Central at the Comedy Store': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf-1ItvY9gY&t=282s

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Is Artificial Intelligence Funny?

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:19:38 GMT

So many things can be improved by using AI. But what about writing stand-up comedy? Steve and Paul decide to find out if AI can write them new sets in their style and judge the results. With special guest Amazon's Alexa.

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David Tsonos - They said UK comedy crowds were rowdy, so I came over to find out!

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:19:50 GMT

David Tsonos, Canadian comedian, writer and actor, came over to the UK over a decade ago. Since then he's become such beloved part of the UK comedy scene that he considers himself to be more a British comic. Plus, he's created an Edinburgh Fringe institution with his 'The Drunken Heckle Show'.

David dealing with a heckler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMw4n5k8aAo

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Alex Petty - Edinburgh Fringe is about open access - not quality control!

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:34:14 GMT

Alex Petty, the man behind the Laughing Horse Free Festival - a constant at the Edinburgh Fringe for 21 years. Helping thousand's of comedians to stage shows using the 'free model' to reduce costs for performers and audiences.

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Imran Yusuf - I was s**t until I learned the craft of comedy!

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:42:29 GMT

Born in Kenya, raised in Hackney, Imran Yusuf is a well loved and distinctive comedian on UK's stage, screen and radio. Here, he talks about how he developed his style, his voice and his love for learning the craft of comedy.

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Ninia Benjamin - Never wanted to be a comedian - until I was made redundant!

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 15:14:21 GMT

Born funny, Ninia Benjamin resisted comedy until redundancy forced her hand. She became one third of BBC’s award-winning comedy show 3 Non-Blondes and now's a TV regular. She loves stand up and has strong opinions on the artform. Be warned this interview contains rants!

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Using Heckle Put Downs - When, How, Why?

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 13:43:24 GMT

Heckle Put Downs - a vital part of a comedian's armoury or a sign of unoriginality? Steve and Paul discuss the advantages, dangers, best and worst examples, and if comics should even use them?

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Cancelled Comedians - Career suicide or career move?

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:04:09 GMT

In a week when two UK based comedians - Andrew Lawrence and Reginald D Hunter - have faced controversy over social media posts, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss the furore.

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Simon Clayton - "Despite suffering a stroke, I'm still a comedian!"

Sun, 18 May 2025 18:28:13 GMT

North Londoner, Simon Clayton , started out in comedy in as part of a double act in 1986. He successfully went solo in 1995 and performed nationwide as respected comedian. Until an unforeseen health event in 2020 was the start of new chapter in his life and his wife and fellow comic Mary Bourke. Plus co-host Steve Gribbin has a notorious fictional alter ego.

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Sam Serrano - I don't punch down or up - just myself in the face!

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:52:12 GMT

Sam Serrano - Started doing stand up comedy in Liverpool at 13 and is now a rising star in UK comedy. As a gender-fluid and dyspraxic comedian, Sam brings a fresh and unique perspective, leaving audiences in stitches with sharp wit and insightful humour. Sam talks to fellow Liverpudlian comedian Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts about how their comedy has changed as they've grown.

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Geoff Rowe - I'll get live comedy recognised by the Government

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:42:02 GMT

Geoff Rowe - Founder of the UK's biggest comedy festival (Leicester), which led to his order of the British Empire Medal award. Now, as a prime mover behind the Live Comedy Association he wants live comedy to be finally recognised for it's cultural importance to the UK - instead of "glass blowing, folk music and Morris dancing!" Recorded the day before a Government Select Committee announced it will looking at the challenges faced by the UK comedy industry.

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Arthur Smith - "Leonard Cohen knew I was on his side."

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:06:28 GMT

On this award-nominated show - Arthur Smith - UK comedy legend on stage, TV and radio for many decades. Currently narrates BBC's Money for Nothing and star of the brilliant Grumpy Old Men. He has also been a West End playwright - An Evening with Gary Lineker - plus singer, poet, presenter and writer.

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Arthur Smith: My first 75 years in Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwEFDog9kzk

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UK Comedians - worst heckle stories!

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:16:50 GMT

UK circuit comedians Martin Davis, Nick Page, Spring Day, Will Hannigan, Pam Ford, Joe Wells, El Baldiniho and show manager Georgina Sowerby reveal the worst heckles they've suffered, observed or been told about.

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Steve and Paul discuss hecklers - you really are not helping!

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:40 GMT

Respected comics, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts, reflect on hecklers - people in the audience who interrupt during a comedian's performance. This is prompted by one of the UK's biggest comedians, Peter Kay, being recently criticised for throwing out two audience members who heckled him with his own punch line.

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Esther Manito - Confident UK comics come from private schools!

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 19:28:09 GMT

Esther Manito - the Essex born Anglo-Lebanese comedian quickly became a star of UK TV and radio. The first female comedian to perform at Dubai Opera House, and also a finalist in the 2019 Arab British Centre's Award for Culture, Esther chats about how the comedy bug changed her life.

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Esther on BBC's Live at the Apollo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDXugKYw5F0

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Jeff Innocent: "I get stopped for 6 selfies a day, it takes some getting used to..."

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:04:59 GMT

On the award nominated show we have Jeff Innocent, who over along career has been voted British Comedian of the Year, Comic's Comic of the Year and Best Live Club Comedian. But, only after online video clips went viral did he find nationwide recognition. Here he talks to Steve and Paul about how this has impacted his life on and off stage.

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Clip of Jeff: https://youtu.be/590gl63lkz4

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Alan Francis: "A comedian is in the room - an actor is in the play!"

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:17:11 GMT

Alan Francis, as a comedian and actor has performed on the most prestigious stages in the UK, as well as appearances on TV, film and radio. Plus he's also written for stage, screen and radio including his own show on BBC Radio 4. He talks about the differences in doing all three disciplines.

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Ian Moore: "Why live in a Lego box in Crawley when we could live in a demi chateau in France?"

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:32:41 GMT

Mod obsessive, Ian Moore, first rose to the top of UK comedy, then commuted from France to gigs after opening a chambres d'hôtes (B&B). Finally becoming a best selling author and chutney producer! This is the story of one man's escape from the comedy circuit.

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Susan Murray: "The number of funerals I've been to for comics is outrageous."

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:39:46 GMT

Comedian Susan Murray has appeared and written for stage, TV and radio during her nearly 30 years in the business. She's also created an online industry booking forum - transforming how her fellow comedians earn a living - and started an annual party where the comedy industry can come together. Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us.

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Steve Gribbin: "Jimmy Tarbuck stole my sandwiches."

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 15:18:22 GMT

In 1982, Steve started performing at the very beginnings of Alternative Comedy. Initially in double act "Skint Video" and solo from 1994. He's celebrating 40 years in the business - minus 2 for Covid! Steve explains how he continues to wow audiences without losing his enthusiasm and joy in doing comedy!

Get tickets for "Steve Gribbin - 40 Years In The Saddle!", charity celebration gigs at the Comedy Store, London on December 11th, 2024. Book now.

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Chris Lynam: "Actual visual comedy, there's not much about any more."

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:04:25 GMT

Chris Lynam is a clown who's worked as street performer, cabaret artist and alternative comedy pioneer. Called 'The King of Clowns' by The New York Times, Chris has performed all over the world on stage, film and TV with his own brand of crazed humour, stretching variety to its limits. Chris talks here about how British comedy lost it's variety. Find out more about the Chris Lynam Clowning Workshops.

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Paul Sinha: "The Chase was doing okay, but everything changed with Fanny Chmelar."

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:52:42 GMT

Paul Sinha is a pro-quizzer, comedian, doctor and broadcaster on BBC Radio 4, and is one of the Chasers on the ITV game show The Chase. Paul talks to Steve and Paul about feeling a new found sense of comedic freedom and on having no plan being the best plan. Buy Paul Sinha's autobiography "One Sinha Lifetime" here.

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Mark Thomas: "There's so many working class voices coming through."

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:00:53 GMT

Mark Thomas' work has been in stand-up, multiple TV series, theatre, journalism and the odd bout of performance art. He's the UK's premier political comic and here he talks to Steve and Paul while being naked from the waist down.

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Karen Bayley: "When I first started, my law to myself was you must learn something from every gig you do."

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 11:22:42 GMT

Karen Bayley spent 20 years becoming an overnight success. Now she's a top performer in the UK's best clubs and promoter of her respected long running club in Sutton Coldfield. She talks to Steve and Paul about learning how to enjoy the journey to the top and what makes a 'dog friendly' hotel.

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Juliet Meyers - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:47:14 GMT

Juliet Meyers, respected comedian and writer for some of the UK's biggest TV comics, talks to Steve and Paul about what happens when the performer or the audience fall out of love with a favourite gag!

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Social media pros and cons: "It can make your career, or it can break your career."

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 15:39:46 GMT

Social media - it's where comedians find gigs, fans, followers and sometimes career ending situations. Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about the pros and cons for comics of being on the socials!

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Joe Bor: "I've got a standup show about me trying to make a film with Nicholas Cage."

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 14:19:01 GMT

UK comedian Joe Bor, shows his versatility by not only performing as himself, but also as his character, Jasper Cromwell Jones. Steve and Paul focus on Joe's award-winning comedy film work where's he's made lauded shorts. promos and documentaries on institutions of UK comedy - such as the late, great comedian, Ian Cognito. Watch the Ian Cognito trailer and find out more about Joe's work here.

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Gift Shop Comics: "Once the gig is over, it's all about the merch."

Sun, 12 May 2024 14:45:07 GMT

Sometimes comedy is the gift that keeps on giving! Where comedians will attempt to sell the audience extra merchandise après gig. Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about the CDs, DVDs, books, t-shirts and other tat toted by the Gift Shop Comic.

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Barring Clauses - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 23:31:19 GMT

Sometimes a promoter will tell a comedian that their booking depends on them not doing other performances within a certain area or at other nearby promoters gigs - it's called a Barring Clause! Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss the variations and the validity of this sometimes contentious practice.

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Guy Thomas - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:26:36 GMT

Guy Thomas runs successful comedy nights for over the last decade in North West England. Guy talks to Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts on what he thinks is crucial in putting a great comedy show.

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Top and 5 Worst Comedy Venue Spaces - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:42:22 GMT

To paraphrase Rihanna, sometimes comedians have to '"find laughter in a hopeless place". Comedians Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts list their 5 favourite and 5 most hated venue spaces to perform comedy. From theatres, hotels, night clubs, pubs, hairdressers or the top deck of bus.

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Ria Lina - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:38:02 GMT

Multi-award winning comedian and UK TV fixture, Ria Lina, is not only very funny, but also extremely media savvy. Her. Ria talks to Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts about how to tour a show around UK theatre venues. Something which comics, even without her TV credits are now doing in greater numbers.

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Adam Bloom - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 20:18:33 GMT

Adam Bloom is one of the UK's most respected comedians. You might've seen him perform on stage, screen and radio, or heard other famous comics use material he's written over the last 30 years. No better person to produce the ultimate guide to the art of stand up and talk to Steve and Paul on how to find you comic genius.

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Andrew O'Neill - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 23:57:58 GMT

Andrew O'Neill, vegan, transvestite, nonbinary, occultist, guitar welding, award winning comedian... and promotor of fellow weirdo performers on nights in London and Oxford. Andrew, Steve and Paul talk about acts who are strangely entertaining - from the past, present and future.

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New Year's Eve Comedy Gigs - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 20:51:54 GMT

''Ring out the old and ring in the new' with the annual experience of New Year's Eve comedy gigs. You get paid more and suffer more too! Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts raise a glass to old acquaintances and countdowns to 'Big Ben's bongs'.

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Christmas Comedy Gigs: Part 2 - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:47:07 GMT

Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts send reports from the Christmas comedy gigs front line. Interviews with UK comedy favourites Tom Wrigglesworth (BBC Radio 4), Alan Francis (BBC Radio 4), Cerys Nelmes (BBC), Abigoliah Schamaun (Comedy Central), Steve N. Allen (BBC One), Neil McFarlane (Channel 4), Mat Reed (BBC) and Chris Kearns.

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Christmas Comedy Gigs: Part 1 - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:15:00 GMT

Christmas comedy gigs - sounds like a lovely experience, but is it? Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about pitfalls and joys of performing stand-up and spreading yuletide ho! ho! ho! Answering the questions: What are Christmas gig like? How do you survive them? And who the hell enjoys them?

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Rob Riley - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:03:51 GMT

Interview with Rob Riley of Comedy In A Van promotions - a comedy institution in North-West England. Rob's a stand up performer, booker and promoter. Lefty. Veggie. Passionate about overuse of the word 'passionate'. Plus Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts explain the comedic meaning of 'Millican's Law'.

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Che Burnley - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:17:47 GMT

People think they know what's 'black comedy', but what's 'alternative black comedy'? Che Burnley explains the ideas behind his showcase for black and minority acts that he promotes in Liverpool, across the North West and the Edinburgh Fringe since 2017. Plus Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss comedian's car sharing etiquette.

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Carly Smallman - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:12:23 GMT

Comedy for parents with their babies or shows involving hilarious tarot readings - all new live comedy formats invented by comedian and promoter Carly Smallman over several bottles of wine! Carly tells us the whys and the wherefores on this and the safety of female comics on the UK circuit. Plus Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about a crucial talent all comics must master - getting to the gig on time!

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Maureen Younger - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:55:20 GMT

On this show Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview Maureen Younger, pioneering promoter of Laughing Cows - the UK's first all women comedy night. Plus sought after performer on the mainstream, urban, Asian and gay/lesbian circuits! Steve and Paul also talk about the ways of getting paid the 'wages of sin' in comedy.

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Joss Jones - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:49:10 GMT

The stand-up comedy year starts post Edinburgh Fringe every September! So, in this first episode of a new season, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview Joss Jones, who's worked in the UK comedy industry since 1987 as a renown booker, agent, consultant and director of Cosmic Comedy Management. Plus Steve and Paul define a 'comedy death'. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

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Karen Koren - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 23:59:29 GMT

Last interview in our Edinburgh Fringe season. We talk to Karen Koren, founder of Gilded Balloon, the only Edinburgh based comedy promoter among the 'Big Four' ticketed venues. Plus, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss what is an "Edinburgh Fringe Act"? If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

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Kate Copstick - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:01:07 GMT

Second interview in our Edinburgh Fringe season with Kate Copstick, chief reviewer at The Scotsman newspaper and known as the UK's scariest comedy critic. A position cemented after her appearance on ITV's short-lived stand-up talent competition - Show Me The Funny! Plus, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts explain how useful is a "three stars... reads like a four" Edinburgh show review.

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Peter Buckley Hill - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:02:29 GMT

We're back after our holidays! Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview Peter Buckley Hill, performer and the main man behind PBH Free Fringe - which is now the biggest producer at the Edinburgh Festival. Plus Paul and Steve discuss the Edinburgh Fringe terms '50 minute hour' and '40 minute dip'. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

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Stephen Grant - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Wed, 31 May 2023 17:15:10 GMT

They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview performer, writer and promoter Stephen Grant, a Brighton institution with his Krater Comedy Club - now relaunched as the Forge Comedy Club. Plus Paul and Steve discuss the term 'comedy literate' and what the heck does it mean? If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us.

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Adam Rushton - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Fri, 12 May 2023 22:35:34 GMT

They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview semi-retired performer, but fully active promoter, booker and agent Adam Rushton, proprietor of A Rush Of Laughter Comedy Management & Co-owner/Director of Rum Tab Media. Adam talks candidly about how it feels when another booker competes to get a gig in the same venue. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us.

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Kevin Precious - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:26:51 GMT

They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview performer and promoter, Kevin Precious, proprietor of Barnstormers Comedy, who have nights in Art Centres and venues across England - from the South Coast, the Home Counties, the Midlands and Hull and back. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us.

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Peter Grahame Walsingham - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:58:12 GMT

They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview the 'esteemed' promoter, Peter Grahame Walsingham, proprietor of the legendary Downstairs At The Kings Head Comedy Club, Crouch End, London - which could be the UK's longest running club. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us.

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Spiky Mike - You Should've Been Here Last Week

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:29:22 GMT

They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteemed figures in the industry from the UK and beyond. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.

Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us.

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Spiky Mike (Extended) You Should Have Been Here Last Week

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:25:19 GMT

Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us.

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