Sinopsis
How do you make a joke funny?Every week Mark Simmons and a guest share jokes they've written that just haven't worked - because they're too long, too stupid, too clever, too groanworthy or just too rubbish.Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode
Episodios
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Tape Face
03/10/2019 Duración: 59minAwooga! It’s Tape Face! The amazing prop comic, mime and clown Tape Face talks about bits that don’t work from his brand new tour and the most adhesive tape he has found anywhere on the globe.Follow Bec on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Stuart Foreman AKA Kurt Driver (first sets special)
26/09/2019 Duración: 45minA very special episode today as Mark and Stuart Foreman (Kurt Driver) discuss Mark’s first ever gig.Follow Bec on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Bec Hill
19/09/2019 Duración: 57minBec Hill! The flip chart supremo talks going viral and ideas that didn’t quite take offFollow Bec on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Eli Mathewson and Joey Page
12/09/2019 Duración: 40minEli Mathewson and Joey Page! It’s another Edinburgh special recorded at an intimate* podcast live show.Follow Eli and Joey on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode*poorly attended See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ian Smith and Jack Gleadow
05/09/2019 Duración: 37minIan! Smith! And! Jack! Gleadow! This was recorded in an intimate booth in Edinburgh with 4 lovely audience members nearby. Follow Ian and Jack on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Joe Bor
29/08/2019 Duración: 35minJoe Bor! A superb character act and stand up in his own right, Joe takes us through some jokes that don’t work for him or his character Jasper Cromwell Jones.Follow Joe on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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*BONUS* Edinburgh LIVE! #3
25/08/2019 Duración: 39minThe third bonus live episode from Edinburgh Fringe is HERE! Featuring the best bits from shows with, Travis Jay, Phillip Simon, Eric Lampaert, Steve Lee (Mad Ron) and double act Willis & Vere Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jo Caulfield
22/08/2019 Duración: 44minJo Caulfield! Legendary comedian joins Mark for a cup of tea whilst in Edinburgh to chat about controversial gags and where to draw the line (if at all).Follow Jo on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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*BONUS* Edinburgh LIVE! #2
18/08/2019 Duración: 34minThe second bonus live episode from Edinburgh Fringe is HERE! Featuring the best bits from shows with, Steve Bujega, William Stone, Daniel Muggleton, Darren Walsh, Danny Posthill and Adele Cliff!All of the acts featured are at Fringe so go and see them if you’re heading up | While you're there go see Mark and follow him on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jonny Awsum
15/08/2019 Duración: 45minJonny Awsum! The musical comedy genius that is Jonny Awsum joins me this week. He talks about his first ever gig (alongside Frank Turner) and a song about eating alone in Nandos.Jonny is heading on tour from February next year, so make sure you check him out - ticket info is hereFollow Jonny on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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*BONUS* Edinburgh LIVE! #1
11/08/2019 Duración: 41minIt’s the first of our bonus live episodes from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! This features the best bits from recordings with Jake Lambert, Morgan Rees, Jess Robinson, Jenny Bede, Josh Pugh and Chris Washington!All of the acts featured are at Fringe so go and see them if you’re heading up | While you're there go see Mark and follow him on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Darren Walsh
08/08/2019 Duración: 42minDarren Walsh! Two titans of one liners meet for a gag heavy edition of Jokes. Follow Darren on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Tom Deacon
01/08/2019 Duración: 44minTom Deacon! Comedian and TV and radio presenter Tom Deacon joins us on the podcast this week. We discuss changing attitudes in comedy and some iconic gigs Tom was on the bill for.Follow Tom on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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*BONUS* Rob Auton
28/07/2019 Duración: 30minRob Auton! It’s the last bonus episode before Edinburgh and what an honour it is to have Rob Auton on the show. He shares some of his material and also some of his favourite gags of all time.Follow Rob on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Paul Foot
25/07/2019 Duración: 47minPaul Foot! The marvellous Paul Foot joins us on the podcast this week. His shares some of his disturbances, his madness and still finds time to fix a couple of Mark’s jokes too.Follow Paul on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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*BONUS* Thanyia Moore
21/07/2019 Duración: 24minThanyia Moore! On this week's pre-Edinburgh bonus episode we are talking to the awesome Thanyia Moore about her upcoming show and the material she's been writing for her debut half hour.Go see Thanyia in Edinburgh and follow her on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Rob Beckett
18/07/2019 Duración: 47minRob Beckett! Incredibly funny comedian and Good Dude™️ Rob Beckett is on the podcast this week! This was recorded backstage on tour with Rob and we share some new material from those VERY shows #fresh.Follow Rob on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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*BONUS* Jacob Hawley
14/07/2019 Duración: 37minJacob Hawley! The second in our bonus podcasts in the lead up to Edinburgh and it features comedian and podcaster Jacob Hawley! He talks all about his upcoming show FalirakiFollow Jacob on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Seann Walsh returns
11/07/2019 Duración: 44minSeann Walsh! Our first ever returning guest is here to talk about his brand new show which focuses around the week following the release of THAT photo.Follow Seann on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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*BONUS* Danny Ward
07/07/2019 Duración: 29minDanny Ward! It’s the first of our bonus shows in the build up to Edinburgh and I am speaking to the very funny Danny WardFollow Danny on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.