On The Mic Stand Up Comedy

15 minutes of stand-up and chat with comedian, Holly Stevens, featuring Holly’s first ever stand-up performance. She explains that, despite her adventurous personality, she only gained the confidence to perform stand-up comedy after transitioning. ‘Holly Stevens – Meet the Stevens’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more on Holly and the show, visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HollyStevensComedy/ Stand Up comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Fresh from living in Australia, now back in his native Ireland, Mark McConnell, shares 15 minutes of stand up and chat. He’s gearing up for his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with the show, ‘Battered’. It has, he assures us, nothing to do with food. ‘Mark McConnell – Battered’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more on Mark and the show check out his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/markmcconnell2010 Stand Up comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain language that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

15 minutes of stand-up and chat with teenage comedian, Andrew White. From performing at a youth open-mic gig with Goth hecklers, to knocking out his first hour long show at 17 years old, to recruiting his dad as a warm up act, Andrew’s route to Edinburgh is unconventional. 'Andrew White – It Was Funnier in My Head' is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more on Andrew and the show, visit his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.blue.1800 Stand Up comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain language that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

The bastard child of Andy Kaufman and a supermodel, Narin Oz is a beautiful comic genius. We spend 15 minutes in the company of a comic actor who couldn’t be anything else. Featuring live stand up, crazy chat and an even crazier trailer to her Edinburgh show, #DirtyWoman. ‘Work in Progress: #DirtyWoman’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more on Narin Oz and the show check out her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/narinozlol/ Tweet @NarinOz_ Stand Up comedy performance and show trailer provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain language that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

EdFringe17: Dylan Gott - Cool Guy, Lots of Friends For the third of our #EdFringe17 podcasts, we enjoy 15 minutes of stand-up and chat with Canadian comedian, Dylan Gott. From performing in a cage in a North American gay bar, to supporting his favourite wrestler Mick Foley (in more ways than one) to the Edinburgh stage at Cabaret Voltaire. Dylan Gott - Cool Guy, Lots of Friends is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more on Dylan and the show, visit his website: https://dylanagott.com/ Tweet @DylanGott Stand Up comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain language that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

15 minutes of stand-up and chat in the company of Israeli comedian, Yohay Sponder. The atheist comic holds what many will see as controversial views about Islam and Palestine, and we hear stand-up comedy that reflects those views. Yohay is sharing a bill with Shahar Hason and David Kilimnick this August in a late-night show, ‘Boycotted: Comedy from Israel’. He explains that of the three he isn’t just the funniest, but the best looking. ‘Boycotted: Comedy from Israel’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more on Yohay and the show: http://www.israelcomedy.com/boycotted-comedy-from-israel.html Tweet @yohaysponder Stand Up comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain language that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Welcome to the first of the our #EdFringe17 podcasts. We kick off with 15 minutes of live stand-up and chat with former Rabbi, David Kilimnick, the founder of Jerusalem’s first ever comedy club, ‘Off the Wall Comedy Basement’. David is making his Edinburgh debut, with fellow comics, Yohay Sponder and Shahar Hason with the late-night show, ‘Boycotted: Comedy from Israel’. So, what’s with the title? Is it possible for an Israeli comedian to boycott himself? How does a Rabbi end up being a comedian? ‘Boycotted: Comedy from Israel’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more on David and the show: http://www.israelcomedy.com/boycotted-comedy-from-israel.html Tweet @davidkilimnick Stand Up comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain language that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Award winning comedian and comedy writer, Andy Hamilton, is on the road with his sell-out show, Change Management. He talks to Martin Walker about working live, keeping up to date with 'Drop the Dead Donkey', being Satan on 'Old Harry's Game', his book, 'The Star Witness' and a brand new project featuring Trump. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Following the international sell-out success of her previous show, 'Cara Josephine', the star of BBC Radio 4’s 'Romance and Adventure', 'All of the Planet’s Wonders' and presenter of 'Short Cuts' tours her eighth solo stand-up show, 'Something Better'. In an open and honest interview, Josie discusses Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn and her reasons for being optimistic. Also featuring Josie performing live stand up. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

The UK based American comedian discusses the cultural wars. He explains why he supported Donald Trump, what his 'Defining the Norm' Edinburgh Fringe awards were all about, why he left Sarah, why identity politics have left us in a mess.... and he spills the beans on the real Little Joe. Also features several clips of Will's stand up. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas chats to On the Mic about his 2017 tour. Should those on the left engage with racists? After the election of Trump, should progressives despair? Contains very strong language. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Having worked on Death Row and at the United Nations in Geneva as a former corporate lawyer, Susan decided to give up her promising career to become a comedian in 2006 when she reached the semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy and So You Think You’re Funny Awards. She's never looked back. Her latest show, 'The Calman Before the Storm' is currently on UK tour. Photo by Steve Ullathorne. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Despite being a trade unionist’s son who grew up on a council estate, Geoff Norcott leans to the right. He talks to On the Mic about being a Tory voting Brexit supporter and shares what he really thinks about Donald Trump. This interview also features some of Geoff's stand up. He's touring his latest show, 'Geoff Norcott: Conswervative' in 2017. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episodes 127-248 of On the Mic contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream these episodes on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. This episode: Inspired by three girls who left Bethnal Green to join ISIS, and an unrelated radio piece Shazia contributed to the BBC which subsequently received a record number of complaints, her show, 'The Kardashians Made Me Do It' tells of the confusion it caused as she looks into the nature of offence. The interview features clips from Shazia's stand-up. Plus - why is Shazia such a gay icon? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episodes 127-248 of On the Mic contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream these episodes on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. This episode: TV Newsman, Jonathan Pie, is the character creation of actor Tom Walker. From three minute YouTube clips, to an Edinburgh show and now a UK tour, Pie is a phenomenon. On the Mic talks to Tom and Pie co-writer and comedian Andrew Doyle. What starts as a straight plug for the Pie tour, quickly collapses into what we'll politely call banter between the two guests... First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episodes 127-248 of On the Mic contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream these episodes on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. This episode: Punmeister Darren Walsh won a string of awards with his debut solo show at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. How does he follow that up? Don't ask Eamonn Holmes. Warning! interview contains puns about Brexit, 70s music and flying. Luckily it also features the music of Jean-Jacques Perrey. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episodes 127-248 of On the Mic contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream these episodes on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. This episode: This year sees Sophie Willan make her solo debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In 'On Record' she presents what promises to be the funniest show about being in and out of care that you're ever likely to see. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episodes 127-248 of On the Mic contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream these episodes on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. This episode: Stand up comedian, Patrick Monahan talks about his latest solo offerings, 'That 80s Show' and 'Pub Quiz for Kids with Patrick Monahan'. And how does the Irish Iranian feel about Brexit? First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episodes 127-248 of On the Mic contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream these episodes on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. This episode: 'Week' is the solo Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut by Andrea Hubert. How can you tell when things are going wrong - and how do you fix it? Andrea knows. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Episodes 127-248 of On the Mic contain original music. In order to comply with copyright law, these episodes are not available to download. You can stream these episodes on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/OntheMic/ or skip to Episode 249. This episode: A couple of years ago, in an effort to save enough money to get a house, Tom Allen moved back in with his mum and dad. What's it like to be a 33 year old, outgoing gay man, living with your parents? It's quite nice actually. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. For more info visit: http://onthemic.co.uk Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com