On The Mic Stand Up Comedy

Jo D'Arcy was told she had 'too much personality' to teach, so she started doing comedy instead. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with a right proper 'D'Arcehole.’. Is non-conformity necessarily a bad thing? Find out in a lesson that you won't have been taught at school. ‘D’Arcehole’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5076 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoDArcycomic Twitter: @jodarcy1 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

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up, chat and big hugs with Irish Iranian Teesider, Patrick Monahan. His show, ‘Rewind Selector 90s’ is about identity and fitting in. Drink and drugs and rock n’roll’ was the trade mark saying back then, but for the tea total and drug free Pat, it was ‘cake and tea and R’n’B!’ ‘Patrick Monahan - Rewind Selector 90s’ is appearing at the Gilded Balloon as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/patrick-monahan-rewind-selector-90s Website: http://patrickmonahan.co.uk/ Twitter: @patrickjmonahan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrickjmonahan/ 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

In this new self-penned show reminiscent of the greatest American silent vaudevillian masters Laurel and Hardy and Buster Keaton, New York-based performing artist Paul Valenti plays a well-meaning affable and hopelessly fallible clown who cajoles, charms, flips, falls and flops his way to discovering what makes us truly happy. ‘The Long Miserable Journey to Happiness’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5048 Website: https://www.paulievalenti.com/ Twitter: @PaulieValenti 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

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with Gary Tro, who is bringing his mouthful of a show, SupercalifragilisticexpiGARYTROcious, back to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the second consecutive year. How do you find happiness when you're incapable of seeing anything through to completion? ‘Gary Tro: SupercalifragilisticexpiGARYTROcious’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/gary-tro-supercalifragilisticexpigarytrocious Website: http://www.garytro.co.uk/ Twitter: @GTrizz 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

Enjoy 15 minutes with Vicki, the storytelling actor and character comedian. Suffering from severe anxiety, Vicki examines the areas of her life that cause her stress: work, boys, unachieved acting aspirations, living in the dead-end town of Dartford and the poor quality of daytime TV. Contains crisps. ‘Vicki Sargent: One Woman Army’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5113 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VickiSargentComedienne/ Twitter: @Vix93 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

Relish 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the Trump-supporting Scottish comedian. Leo challenges lefties to appreciate the benefits of nuclear power, capitalism, traditional values and in the end, he says, he can make you Tory. ‘I Can Make You Tory’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=4951 ‘Hate ‘N’ Live is also appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=4827 Website: http://www.leokearse.com Twitter: @comedyLeo 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

Critically acclaimed idiot, Olaf Falafel is back with another hour of surreal stupidity. Who knows what it'll involve, probably conkers, maybe sandpaper. Enjoy 15 minutes in the company of the superior and subversive surrealist. ‘Olaf Falafel presents the Marmosets of My Mind’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=4841 Web: http://www.olaffalafel.com/ Twitter: @OFalafel 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

2017 marks ten years for Aatif Nawaz in comedy. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with a stayer in a highly competitive and cut-throat industry. In his quest for comedy stardom, few stones have been left unturned and - after a long hard graft - it’s finally time for Aatif to have The Last Laugh. ‘Aatif Nawaz: The Last Laugh’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5055 Website: http://aatifnawaz.com/ Twitter: @aatifnawaz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aatifnawaz/ 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

In a frank 15 minute interview, Mark gives his reaction to the rise of Corbyn, the murder at Grenfell Tower and the growing irrelevance of The Sun and the Daily Mail. Also featuring stand up performance taking on the the arms trade. Plus, Mark’s new show, that quite literally gambles with the future. ‘Mark Thomas: A Show That Gambles on the Future' is appearing as Summerhall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. https://festival17.summerhall.co.uk/event/mark-thomas-a-show-that-gambles-on-the-future/ Twitter: @markthomasinfo Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive, but only if you're an arms dealer. © 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

What if you met your younger self? Are you the person they wanted you to be? To find the answers, join Charmian in 15 minutes of performance and chat, as she encounters earlier versions of herself in a comedy trip where stand-up meets time travel. ‘Charmian Hughes Soixante Mirth’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the Stand Comedy Club. https://www.outstandingtickets.com/show/353/charmian_hughes_soixante_mirth Twitter: @charmianhughes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charmian.hughes Website: http://charmianhughes.co.uk/ 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

Some people are life's heroes: leading men and women full of swash, buckle and derring-do. Others just hold their jackets. Join Ben for 15 minutes of stand up and chat as he salutes the Barney Rubbles, Boo-Boos and Dr Watsons of the world. ‘Sidekick’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=4864 Twitter: @BenVanDerVelde Website: http://benvandervelde.com/ 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

Raised a devout Christian, Kevin knew sex was meant for marriage only. When his engagement fell apart, he thought he'd missed the train for sex. And yet…. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the co-host of New York City’s live comedy show, ‘Great Times!’ ‘Kevin James Doyle: 30 Year Old Virgin’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5058 Twitter: @KevinJamesDoyle 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

Diana’s mum wanted her to be a doctor. She became a writer, producer, director, theatre maker, guest speaker, drama facilitator, MC and performer instead. Luckily, mum is now her biggest fan. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the multi-talented Asian Australian. ‘Naked’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5159 ‘Phi and Me’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5181 Twitter: @diananguyen_au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diananguyen.com.au Website: http://diananguyen.com.au/ 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

In the last year Conor lost a girlfriend, two stone in weight and had to say goodbye to his best friend. Now he’s on his own… Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the perpetual singleton as he wrestles with other people’s growing up. ‘All My Friends are Dead’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=4869 Twitter: @conordrum Website: 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

‘Work in Progress’ is just one of three shows that the handsome and hardworking comedian is bringing to the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe. He’s also performing in a double act with Rosie Holt, ‘Holt and Talbot Can’t Stand the Sight of Each Other’ and in a play, ‘Bluebeard’s Ghost’. ‘Christian Talbot is a Work in Progress’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5218 ‘Holt and Talbot Can’t Stand the Sight of Each Other’ is at Sweet Grassmarket: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/holt-and-talbot-can-t-stand-the-sight-of-each-other ‘Bluebeard’s Ghost’ is at Sweet Holyrood: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/bluebeard-s-ghost Twitter: @TheTall_Bot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talbotchristian Website: http://www.christiantalbotcomedy.com/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/do-you-remember-the-first-time/id1191196578?mt=2 Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contai

Roosevelt said, ‘It’s not the critic who counts, it’s the man in the arena’. Nathan is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with two solo shows. The first is a comic play performed at ‘C cubed’. The second is the glorious return of his stand up at ‘The Free Sisters’. ‘Nathan Cassidy: The Man in the Arena’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=4856 ‘Nathan Cassidy: Watch This. Love Me. It’s Deep.’ is being performed at ‘C cubed’. http://www.cthefestival.com/2017/nathan-cassidy-watch-this-love-me-its-deep Twitter: @nathancassidy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassidynathan Website: http://www.nathancassidy.com 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

‘Talk Like an Egyptian’ is a comedy show about a serious topic. Spend 15 minutes in the company of Zahra, as she discusses the relationship between Middle Eastern people and Western folk - celebrating differences and bonding around similarities. ‘Zahra Barri: Talk Like An Egyptian’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=4920 Twitter: @freefringefest 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

Steve Attridge is an award-winning writer and performer – 9 stage plays, 100 TV scripts, 8 films and 20 books. In August he’s intergalactic Dick Spacey 007, where film noir murder meets existential madness. Enjoy 15 minutes of performance and chat with the BAFTA nominated all-rounder. ‘Dick in Space’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5042 Twitter: @Steveattridge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.attridge Website: http://steveattridge.com/ 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

Pete aims to turn the often vilified clichés of the solo show genre on their clichéd heads. He performs, ‘Show Up’, an improvised solo show about your shitty life. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with Edinburgh’s favourite American improviser. ‘Show Up’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=4900 Twitter: @blackoutpete Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petermichaelmarino Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up, poetry and chat with Scottish comedian, Scott ‘The Redman’ Redmond. His new show, ‘Departures’, is the story of a poet forced to perform by Death. If he is liked he goes to heaven, if not he ends up in hell. ‘Scott Redmond: Departures’ is appearing as part of Edinburgh’s Free Festival. For more info check the Free Festival website: http://www.freefestival.co.uk/show.asp?ShowID=5068 Twitter: @freefringefest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.redmond.967 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