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“I really love listening to these comic minds unpicking, experimenting, reworking jokes and puns, playing with sentences, language and words. It’s a lot of fun, with great guests.
One of my favourite jokes of all time is:
Q. How do you turn a duck into a soul singer?
A. Put it in the microwave...”Read full review »
TraceyRGS via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/18/24
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“Terrific premise, guests and riffs in a perfectly bite sized podcast. If you don’t already know Mark, the “What’s the laugh?” crowd interaction reel (currently pinned on the @Jokeswithmark Instagram) will leave you chuckling, charmed, and scampering to hit the subscribe button.”
Jacks_Reviews via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/12/24
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“Just started listening to the podcast after seeing your show a couple of days ago.
Prior to the show I was trying to think of what my hobby was, in case I was asked.
The first thing that came to mind was getting piercings seems like my hobby, but maybe I’m glad I wasn’t asked because you’d...”Read full review »
Nikkib240 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/24
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“I could listen to Mark and Danny for hours just shooting the breeze - they are so funny and likeable. Also love hearing about the behind the curtain comedians stuff. Great guests but also love the Mark and Danny catch up episodes. Keep it up lads!”
sharondimarco via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/10/23
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“Always a happy way to spend a half or so with Mark and Danny. Warm hearted, often hilarious chats. Also a really good introduction to other comedians, untainted by any work agenda too I find, which is always refreshing. Keep it going lads!”
Harry Ace via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/23/23
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“Finally feel now I’m all up to date I can safely say this podcast is bloody brilliant. Everything from Producer Joel to Danny Ward Comedian but most of all Mark is fabulously weird. Great guests and keeps me entertained on the way to gigs and work. No need for What3Words Danny 😂 Listening to...”Read full review »
Duff1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/13/23
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“I attended Gareth’s celebration last week with a group of friends from uni which was really beautiful and moving. This was a wonderful extension of that. Thank you for sharing your stories and memories and songs and somehow ending on an uplifting note. It makes it feel like he’s still here -...”Read full review »
cotswoldpianist via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/08/23
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“Absolutely love the pod.”
sazzlearbez via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/21/23
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“I love the glimpse behind the comedy curtain, fascinating chat and a lot of fun”
Dan Damn Dude via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/31/23
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“Fascinating podcast about the animation of comedy. Mark is brilliant, and his range of different types of comedians, and dissecting different types of jokes, is enlightening. Love words? Love laughs? Love this!”
Alertje via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/14/22
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“Mark, Usually I absolutely love your podcast but did you run out of people to guest on your podcast? Who even is Dan Fardell?!!! From a Disappointed Comedy fan.”
Piggles Rock via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/28/22
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“Only found this podcast a few months ago, got to be one of the funniest shows I listen to. Have passed on to ALL my friends…”
Beagle1812 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/04/22
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“I really like this podcast. If you’re interested in the craft of stand-up comedy, it’s a fascinating and usually very funny listen. It is one the least professional and slick podcasts I’ve ever listened to, but I don’t let that spoil the enjoyment!”
_bankrobber_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/23/22
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“This show is not awkward at all. Mrs Burr losing her son Tim in a forrest is awkward…. Great Podcast.”
richiewatkin via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/06/22
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“I only found Mark Simmons 6 months ago, to be honest i thought he looked like Domnhall Gleeson who i think is well fit so i watched his instagram comedy clips and he really made me giggle
Interesting to hear comedians try out their jokes with their mates before they do them live”
theREALslimGaley via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/05/22
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“Great show, very relaxed and not tense or strange at all.Q”
tomsk50 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/04/22
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“Great. Hashtag awooga.”
bbc bbc bbc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/20/22
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“Absolutely no skill in the art of conversation. So
Many awkward silences I actually had to check my phone to make sure it hadn’t gone off of the podcast. Only listed for the Kelly Convey episode and even she sounded like she was struggling.
Honestly, wouldn’t waste your time.”
Down_Hill_M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/13/22
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“This is an essential listen to anyone considering stand up . Listening each week is like taking a degree course in comedy & has given me the confidence to give it a go . 1st open mike spot this week .
Paul Steer”
PS0249 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/06/22
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“It’s good, so arkward it’s funny. Not sure that’s intentional. Mark is the perfect host because none of his jokes work.”
bulldogarwin via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/01/22
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“living statue joke, still waiting for a good one.”
Tim Credible via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/30/22
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“Fascinating & funny to learn how comedy works.”
ingofox via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/22
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“This podcast is dope.
Highly recommended.”
Stupot815 via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
12/18/21
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“Quite simply, the greatest podcast about writing and creating jokes that I could find by searching the words “podcast about jokes”
Hashtag Awooga”
PaulJohnstone via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
03/04/21
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“I’m big on word play, timing and technical aspects surrounding comedy so this is the perfect podcast for me!
Mark is so clever and it’s enlightening listening to comics speak about their ‘broken’ jokes.”
Cole Stewart via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/08/21
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“Love this show, especially the banter between Joel and Mark at the beginning and end of each episode. I enjoy hearing comedians talk about why they think their jokes don’t work. It’s also cool just hearing funny people talk.”
Bushka bearer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/21
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“Best joke fixing stand-up comedy podcast in England”
zzzzzzdawg via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/20
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“I love having this podcast in my world, it’s a joyous fix of chilled amusement whenever the mood strikes. Mark is super likeable and gets the best from his guests (all worth listening to, whether you’ve heard of them or not). Producer Joel pops in either side of the show for some friendly chat...”Read full review »
Heffs15 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/18/20
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“I love this podcast. It's a fascinating look at breaking down jokes, tinkering with them and reassmbling them in a better fashion. It's not just the individual words of a gag, it's also how jokes work with different demographics, or other places in the set, or completely reversing the...”Read full review »
Ttoyirrah via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/12/20
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“Bad 7 up joke.”
Arnie338 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/20
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“I regularly listen to a least a dozen comedy-themed podcasts. This is by far the most thoughtful, honest and useful. No nervous giggling, just serious artists discussing their craft. Thank you.”
FredHF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/20
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“Thanks for making this podcast.”
PhilCarrLive via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/14/20
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“A great podcast for anyone that wants to see the inner workings and nuance that goes into finding the perfect joke. A lot of effort goes into seeming effortless! Great variety of guests too, and a good way of discovering acts you’ve not seen before as well as the occasional ‘name’ you find on...”Read full review »
JAP1990 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/12/20
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“This is a trip to sausage factory behind the art of comedy. The messy process of coming up with an idea with the intuition that there is something funny is wagging its tail. And then playing with it and ageing the meat, until it matures. The metaphorical sausage, a joke, is ready to be consumed...”Read full review »
astronomypouya via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/09/20
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“How did the podcast make the joke work?
To get to the other side.
I can't get enough of people talking about jokes and how they work. If you are interested in how jokes work you can't go wrong with this codpast. #Awooga”Read full review »
Mark Granger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/30/20
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“Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog. You understand it better but it dies in the process. This starts with a dead joke, and tries to reanimate it. No live jokes are harmed in the process.”
bspahh via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/26/20
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“The xylophone bit was the funniest thing I have heard in ages. He must do it live again…
Loving the podcast !!! Don’t ever stop!
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mark-pm via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/17/20
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“Great show what can I say. Warm hosting, great guests. Just the ticket, thanks...”
Neal Neal Orange Peal via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/20
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“You suddenly realise how intelligent comedians are and how their crazy minds work!! Great podcasts”
Mrsparky78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/20
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“Just a great bit of fun, I’ve listened to it from the first episode and it just gets better and better each week! #Awooga”
Brad Sturrock via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/20
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“Love this podcast, it’s great to get a behind the scenes of joke writing, plus some of the jokes are hilarious which is always a bonus.
Keep up the great work!”
Matt Brux via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/04/20
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“Love this podcast as I find how you talk about the creation of jokes really interesting. Was just listening to Milton Jones ep and the joke about synchronised swimming. If you changed the word tension for movement and water for surface could make the joke about how there’s a high attrition rate...”Read full review »
Will Radford via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/20
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“Delighted to have a podcast that is what you expect. As someone on the circuit, you’re always trying to find useful advice, alternate perspectives and info, and usually it’s hard to come by.
This podcast at the very least engages the comedy brain, and at most is brilliant and inspirational....”Read full review »
BENAVELING via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/31/19
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“1st time I’ve written a podcast review. But I had to after listening to the Gary Delaney episode. What an episode, especially talking about how he remembers jokes.
Well done. Keep it up”
K Biggs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/05/19
“A brilliant insight into the different approaches that comedians take when it comes to scripting, honing and performing their material. Great joke “doctoring” and exploration into the technical reasons why jokes do and don’t work. All curated by the infectious* Mark Simmons.
*in a good way.
Ken...”Read full review »
Normolddog via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/21/19
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“The best new comedy podcast of 2019”
alf1ecat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/14/19
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“Really good insightful but not dry chat about how comedy works (most importantly though it's really funny)”Read full review »
GriffinParked via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/06/19
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“The best comedy podcast out there! Really interesting stuff on how jokes are written and why they are discarded but also plenty of laughs in there too”
ComedyComedyComedy92 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/05/19
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