Episodes
Always Be Comedy - EP58 - Andy Parsons
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of...
Published 04/16/24
The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes.
Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour.
Today's hero is Victoria Wood!
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
An Audience With Victoria Wood (1988) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNkVBwKCQcw
Acorn Antiques Omnibus Edition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl4lKaNKZCw
Interview with Dawn French -...
Published 04/12/24
Always Be Comedy - EP57 - Emmanuel Sonubi
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend”...
Published 04/09/24
The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes.
Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour.
Today's hero is Dave Allen!
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Dave Allen at Large - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh6R_pbAqjc
Pope Sketch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hipigscYXIM
Teaching Your Kid to Tell the Time -...
Published 04/05/24
Always Be Comedy - EP56 - Iain Stirling
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of...
Published 04/02/24
The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes.
Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour.
Today's hero is Eddie Murphy!
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Ice Cream routine from Delirious - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft4kEk5CHrE
Party All The Time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWa-6g-TbgI
James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party (SNL) -...
Published 03/29/24
Always Be Comedy - EP55 - Milton Jones
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of...
Published 03/26/24
The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes.
Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour.
Today's guest is Julia Louis-Dreyfus!
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on SNL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsTckudUVL8
Best of Elaine | Seinfeld - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0kSXoQHb4c
Michael Richards Doesn't Like When His...
Published 03/22/24
Always Be Comedy - EP54 - Rachel Parris
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of...
Published 03/19/24
The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes.
Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour.
Today's guest is Jasper Carrott!
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Beat the Carrott 1981 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SdbEfueBY0
Australian Insurance Claims - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQJn4qX1YHU
Jasper Carrott's Commercial Breakdown -...
Published 03/15/24
Always Be Comedy - EP53 - Flo & Joan
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guests are comedy superstars and “friends”...
Published 03/12/24
Are you the sort of movie fan who's literally counting down the days until the Oscars? Do you have strong feelings as to who should host the ceremony in the future? Does watching the clip of Charlie Chaplin receive his Honorary Oscar in 1972 reduce you to a blubbering mess? If you answered "no" to these questions, this bonus ep may prove a challenging listen as Tim and James are joined by Michael Marden (aka "Producer Michael") to chat all things Academy Awards.
A 'Keep It Light Media'...
Published 03/08/24
Always Be Comedy - EP52 - Stephen Merchant
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy legend and “friend” of...
Published 03/05/24
Always Be Comedy - EP51 - Jacob Hawley
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of...
Published 02/27/24
Always Be Comedy - EP50 - Phil Wang
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the...
Published 02/20/24
Always Be Comedy - EP49 - Sara Barron
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of...
Published 02/13/24
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Published 02/09/24
Always Be Comedy - EP48 - Dane Baptiste
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of...
Published 02/06/24
Always Be Comedy - EP47 - Alexandra Haddow
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend”...
Published 01/30/24
Always Be Comedy - EP46 - Sarah Keyworth
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend”...
Published 01/23/24
Always Be Comedy - EP45 - Seann Walsh
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of...
Published 01/16/24
Always Be Comedy - EP44 - Ray Bradshaw
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of...
Published 01/09/24
Always Be Comedy - Episode 43 - Paddy Young
Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!
Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more.
Today's guest is a comedy hotshot and “friend”...
Published 01/02/24
It's another Always Be Comedy bonus episode! The "lads" look back on the year of 2023 and dish out some awards to their favourite acts, gigs and ... corridor pics.
About us : Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising...
Published 12/29/23