EP80 - Flesh & Blood - Harriet Dyer  Saboteur isn’t your everyday human—thanks to a rare medical condition, they resemble a walking, talking, human-shaped flubber. Squishy, supple, and perpetually bouncy, they’ve spent decades underground in a secret commune of 6,000 other flubber-like individuals, hidden from the judging eyes of the outside world. But Saboteur is determined to change that. For the second time in their life, Saboteur, ventures above ground to champion the existence of...

EP79 - Jackpot Justice - Alex Camp  For 62-year-old Larry Milan, fruit machines are more than a hobby—they’re an obsession. He’s dreamed of making his mark on the gambling industry since childhood, but luck has never been on his side. Now living in Barcelona with his fiery fiancée, Zinfandel, Larry’s luck seems to turn when she surprises him with a trip to Las Vegas for their wedding. In Sin City, Larry bumps into the legendary Tony Fruity, the billionaire mastermind behind the fruit machine...

EP78 - Michael Mannion - Point-Blank Love Emma Nightingale, a 35-year-old librarian, has spent years searching for love—though mostly by judging men the way you’d judge a book by its cover (which, spoiler alert, never ends well). But things take a really strange turn when she wakes up to find a Nerf gun pointed at her head. The trigger-happy culprit? 6-year-old Martha, who’s a bit confused about why Emma is in bed with her dad, Callum and not her mum Donna. After being shot at point-blank...

EP77 - Faizan Shah - Shadow of the Father In a gripping tale of survival and redemption, Faizan has spent years preparing for a confrontation he never wanted. After his father's release from prison, the fear that haunted his childhood resurfaces, pushing Faizan to the edge. With a family to protect, he can no longer remain the victim. As the tension mounts, Faizan taps into his extensive jujitsu training, transforming from a scared son into a formidable fighter. Each encounter with his father...

EP76 - George Zach - Rosco's Reich At 21, Rosco has everything he wants—a steady job as sheriff of a quiet Arizona town, a predictable life, and dreams of the classic American family behind a white picket fence. His daily challenges barely go beyond finding lost cats and choosing between glazed or jelly-filled doughnuts. But Rosco’s world is shaken when he arrests George Zach, a Greek comedian speeding through town. What Rosco expects to be a routine stop turns into a nightmare when George...

EP75 - Graham Kay - LIVE @edfringe 2024 - Ice Dreams Mick has never fully recovered from his divorce from Cheryl Anne. For the past 10 years, he’s been adrift, disconnected from any sense of happiness and—worse—his three teenage sons, who barely acknowledge him as their dad. While his ex-wife and kids thrive, Mick’s stuck managing a bus depot in Sheffield, surrounded by colleagues who show him little respect. Life’s monotony is slowly crushing him, until, pushed to the brink, Mick makes a...

EP74 - Ronnie Neville - LIVE @edfringe 2024 - Shoot For The Stars Tom Jones, a government guidance counsellor, thought he was in for a relaxing trip to the Olympic Games in Paris with his trusty four-legged companion, Rover. But things quickly spiral out of control when Tom stumbles into the locker room of Australian breakdancing sensation ‘Raygun’ and, in a moment of questionable judgement, suggests she incorporate a "Kangaroo dance" into her routine—hoping it will give her a leap to first...

EP73 - Sooz Kempner - LIVE @edfringe 2024 - Bullets Over Cloud Wave David Smith, 56, has always dreamt of an exciting life, but his crippling fear of flying kept his fantasies grounded—especially his dream of becoming a skydiving instructor. Meanwhile, resentment from his wife Daisy only grows as David’s life stagnates. But in 1941, their quiet Cotswold existence is thrown into chaos when David receives an urgent request from none other than J. Robert Oppenheimer, asking for his help in...

EP72 - Jason Byrne - Out of Sight, Out of Space At 86 years old, blind, and perpetually reeking of fish, Carl Jennings has lived a life like no other. Decades ago, while fishing in his quiet Texas town, Carl was abducted by aliens, and they took more than just his sense of sight—they stole his chance to say goodbye to his parents. Now, confused and aching with the weight of years, Carl ekes out a living aboard his prized fishing boat—until he recklessly loses it in a bet to a local hula-hoop...

EP71 - Ali Woods - Rock Your World The lights of Blackpool might be flickering, but 84-year-old club promoter Jemima is still the town’s glittering disco ball. She’s spent decades throwing the wildest nights in town, despite secretly hating northerners. But with Blackpool crumbling faster than a biscuit in a brew, Jemima's final mission is clear: host the biggest club night the town has ever seen. Her biggest obstacle? Her 110-year-old mother, Susan—still alive, still scheming, and still...

EP70 - William Thompson - LIVE @edfringe 2024 - Brokedown Mountain Frank Lignos has spent the last 10 years trucking the open roads of the UK, but at 30, with seven kids from two exes, he’s more lost than his sat nav. While on his latest job—delivering a human heart to Scotland for life-saving surgery—his truck breaks down 500 miles from the hospital. With no options left, he starts hoofing it down the road, until Ben Dover (yes, really) pulls up in his campervan and offers him a lift. Little...

EP69 - Finlay Christie - LIVE @edfringe 2024 - Robin Them Blind Looks can be deceiving, especially when it comes to 6-and-a-half-year-old Robin, an unassuming boy from Northampton who’s secretly the mastermind behind a thriving drug empire built on a fake prescription pad. In just two years, Robin has climbed to the top, ruling as the most powerful drug lord in the area. By his side is TK, his loyal right-hand man, who's been with him every step of the way. But as TK prepares to start middle...

EP68 - Katie Green - LIVE @edfringe 2024 - Donkey, Dinosaurs and The Wardrobe  For 17 years, Pablo Garcia has delighted visitors as the Donkey attraction at Universal Studios in Hollywood. But his mundane life takes a wild twist when he stumbles upon a hidden wardrobe on set, which turns out to be a secret portal. Stepping inside, Pablo is unexpectedly transported to the prehistoric world of Jurassic Park. Now trapped in a land of deadly dinosaurs, Pablo must team up with the unlikely duo of...

EP67 - Kai Humphries - LIVE @edfringe 2024 - It’s A Dogs World   In a world where dogs rule over humans and domesticate them as pets, longtime four-legged lovers Gerry and Susie have been the proud owners of a pet called 'God'. Although now in their twilight years, they realise that their 25-year-old pet-human 'God' might be best being rehomed as they search for a quieter life. It's a tough decision for them to make but once 'God' overhears their plan to rehome him he takes matters into his...

EP66 - Stephen Buchanan - LIVE @edfringe 2024 - Crucifix This 16-year-old Roger Egburt made millions selling eggs and writing movie reviews, earning him a reputation as the top critic in the business. Living alone in his sprawling Edinburgh mansion, he spends his days writing instead of attending school. But Roger's life takes a dark turn when his private concierge, secretly a vampire, bites him and transforms him into one of the undead. With newfound immortal ambition and a thirst for power,...

EP65 - Pete Heat - LIVE @edfringe 2024 - Bad Hattitude Claud Buttcheek is not fond of women or children, but he has a burning passion for crafting the world's biggest hat. He spends his days and nights on his ship, dedicated to his grand project. One day, Claud discovers an 8-year-old stowaway named Joe Booth, also known as JB. Young JB shares a love for adventure and hats, and Claud's frosty demeanor doesn't deter him from helping Claud find the necessary supplies for their monumental task....

EP64 - Connor Burns - LIVE @edfringe 2024 - Nearly Patrick Harris. Martin Albatross might work as a New York City garbage man but that doesn't mean his dreams are on the scrapheap as well. 17 years of cleaning up the streets of NYC haven't dampened his desire to be centre stage on a Broadway musical. However, after a constant stream of rejection Martin takes drastic measures by undergoing a facial reassignment surgery to have Neil Patrick Harris face on his face firmly believing this solve...

EP63 - WE ARE GOING TO EDINBURGH!  We are taking our show to Edinburgh! We've got 11 days, 11 shows & 11 fantastic guests booked to take us on a storytelling adventure! Joining us we have some absolutely mega guests including Connor Burns, Pete Heat, Stephen Buchanan, Kai Humphries, Katie Green, Finlay Christie, William Thompson, Ali Woods, Jason Bryne, Sooz Kempner, Eric Rushton.  With audience participation, spontaneous hilarity and unpredictable twists, it's an immersive writers' room...

EP62 - Tony Burgess - A Stag, a Bet, and a Gangster's Debt  Joining us on the AllMadeUp sofa is comedian and writer - Tony Burgess Billy Grogan has spent 15 years addicted to heroin on Manchester's streets. At 29, he bets £500 he can stay clean for a year. His friend and fellow addict, Cravat, supports him while facing his own struggles. Cravat's resolve is tested at his friend Philip's stag do, filled with posh friends unaware of his addiction. To maintain appearances, Cravat brings Billy,...

EP61 - Ant McGinley - Mr. Spice and The Rhythm of Life Joining us on the AllMadeUp sofa is Podcaster - Ant McGinley It's not every day you meet a geography teacher named Mr. Spice. This unassuming KIA-driving, elbow-patched, slightly over-the-hill gentleman harbours a secret passion for Irish dance deep in his soul. Years ago, Mr. Spice was on the brink of achieving his dream of becoming a professional dancer, but life took a different turn, and he passed up the opportunity of a lifetime. The...

EP60 - Faizan Shah - Nine Lives Joining us on the AllMadeUp sofa is comedian - Faizan Shah British soldier Esteban has been stationed in Mongolia for the past two years, on a critical mission to uncover the reason pets worldwide are turning on their owners. The first signs of this eerie phenomenon appeared when a Mongolian tribesman noticed his normally docile horses growing increasingly restless. Soon after, another tribesman was found covered in bite marks from various animals. Now, Esteban...

EP59 - Anna Thomas - Fortune’s Cookie  Joining us on the AllMadeUp sofa is comedian and writer - Anna Thomas Greg Griffiths, an aspiring writer with dreams of becoming the voice of a generation, has spent the last 15 years working in a fortune cookie factory. Day after day, he churns out cryptic messages for cookies, his literary ambitions slowly fading away. But Greg's mundane life takes a dramatic turn when, one morning, he finds himself added to a mysterious WhatsApp group composed of the...

EP58 - Joe McGrath - Bonnie Scotland, a Budgie, and a Battle Joining us on the AllMadeUp sofa is podcaster and radio presenter - Joe McGrath Synopsis: Ever wondered who captures those Google Maps street view images? Meet William, aka Willy, a proud Mancunian dedicated to collecting this vital data. He lives a quiet life in Burnage with his long-term girlfriend Sophie and their two pet budgies, Sweet & Sour. Unbeknownst to Willy and the rest of the UK, the Scottish have been plotting a...

Ep57 - George Zac - Greek Me Harry Stotle is a young man with the world at his feet and a burning desire for sun, s*x and adventure. Harry sets off on a worldwide trip, funded by his invention of an incredibly popular ringtone that has created a nice little nest egg for him. His first stop on his trip is the sandy beaches of Malia. However, for his success and confidence at age 18, he still hasn't felt the touch of a woman and believes a trip to Malia might solve his desires. Quickly taken...