Tim talks to multi-award winning comedian and TV host, Zoe Lyons about her journey into comedy, her relationship with writing and how she lets ideas percolate away in her subconscious, sometimes for months. Zoe talks about how her unsettled childhood made her comfortable with being uncomfortable and how that's helped her as a comedian. Email [email protected] with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time this...

Tim talks to comedian, winner of series one of The Traitors and Ghost Hun podcaster, Hannah Byczkowski about her journey from a career in health and social care, to being a Faithful in the Traitors and launching her dream career as a stand-up comedian. Hannah talks about how she develops new material live, in front of an audience, how she and fellow comedian Suzi Preece launched their podcast Ghost Huns, and how just being nice to people can get you a long...

Tim talks to comedian, writer and political commentator Geoff Norcott about his journey into comedy, his creative process and what he learned about his own creativity during his time working in the relentlessly demanding environment of TV comedy Writers Rooms. Geoff talks about getting his first laughs as Cowboy Geoff from Essex, about his need to get pen on paper as quickly as possible, and how he found himself becoming a vocal advocate for men's mental...

Tim talks to comedian, writer and producer Kemah Bob about how her comedy journey has taken her from stabbing her own eyes out in a play in Texas to running her own comedy nights, the FOC It Up Comedy Club in London. Kemah talks about her approach to creating new shows and the balance between keeping it spontaneous and refining her material. Email [email protected] with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time this...

Tim talks to comedian, writer and prolific podcaster Richard Herring about his comedy journey, from student shows in Edinburgh, through the Lee and Herring years and up to the massive RHLSTP and more. Richard talks about how his daily blog has, for over 20 years, provided material for stand up shows and helped him keep the ideas flowing. Email [email protected] with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time this...

Tim talks to actor, writer, presenter and producer Adil Ray about his first big break into radio and how he first created the comedy characters MC Raa and Mister Khan. Adil explains how he's managed to build a career that spans sitcom actor and writer, morning news anchor, hard hitting documentary producer and daytime quiz show host.  or and Email [email protected] with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time...

Tim talks to comedian, actor and writer Seann Walsh about finding his feet at a stand up workshop, how he died in Australia, and what happened when he met his comedy hero, Jim Carrey. Get your First Time stories on the next episode. Email [email protected] with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time this week. Tim will read the best out every episode. Follow him on X or Instagram - @timreid69 A 'Keep It...

Tim talks to comedian, presenter and podcaster Jon Richardson about the first big steps in his career and the priceless piece of advice Sean Lock gave him when he was just starting out. Get your First Time stories on the next episode. Email [email protected] with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time this week. Tim will read the best out every episode. Follow him on X or Instagram - @timreid69  A 'Keep It...

Coming soon... Sitcom writer and creativity expert Tim Reid uncovers top comedians' backstories by exploring their key "first times", the pivotal first steps in their lives, their careers and their creative process. Like the first time they realised they were funny, first gig, first time they died on their arse, first thing they do when they're struggling for ideas... There'll be surprising revelations, the odd embarrassing confession, and a load of top recommendations for how we can all be...