British Comedy Guide

Martin Walker (II)

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#EdFringe17: Comedy from Israel part 1, David Kilimnick

We kick off with 15 minutes of live stand-up and chat with former Rabbi, David Kilimnick, the founder of Jerusalem's first ever comedy club.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st May 2017

#EdFringe17: Comedy from Israel part 2 - Yohay Sponder

15 minutes of stand-up and chat in the company of Israeli comedian, Yohay Sponder. The atheist comic holds what many will see as controversial views about Islam and Palestine, and we hear stand-up comedy that reflect those views.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st May 2017

Podcast - Will Franken: "Why I support Donald Trump"

The UK based American comedian discusses the cultural wars. He explains why he supports Donald Trump, what his 'Defining the Norm' Edinburgh Fringe awards were all about, why he left Sarah, why identity politics have left us in a mess.... and he spills the beans on the real Little Joe.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 2nd January 2017

Podcast: Simon Munnery 30 Not Out

In this, the 100th episode of 'On the Mic at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe', Martin Walker talks to Simon Munnery. Simon is celebrating his 30th year in Edinburgh with a one off show featuring some very special guests. They talk about Simon's past work, his creative process and his experiences at the École Philippe Gaulier clown school. We also hear the 'offensive' joke that got Simon booed off stage at an Edinburgh gay bar.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th August 2016

Podcast: Samantha Baines - more Cox!

1 Woman, a Dwarf Planet and 2 Cox is the actor/comedian's debut solo show. Who was the first British astronaut in space? You're probably wrong. Plus, lots of chat about handsome Professor Brian Cox.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th August 2016

Podcast: Jay Islaam travels with Autism

According to the fringe blurb, Jay has Asperger's, so he lacks empathy. Which is another way of saying he doesn't give a fuck about you or your problems. Martin Walker finds out more.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th August 2016

Podcast: Tom Allen - Indeed

A couple of years ago, in an effort to save enough money to get a house, Tom Allen moved back in with his mum and dad. What's it like to be a 33 year old outgoing gay man, living with your parents? It's quite nice actually. Indeed.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th August 2016

Podcast: Andrew Maxwell gorilla on a slide

In the face of Bexit, Boris, Trump and Corbyn, Andrew eschews politics and gets silly. Have you ever seen a gorilla on a slide?

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 16th August 2016

Podcast: Ivor Dembina times three

Veteran comedian, Ivor Dembina, returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with no less than three shows. Given that he's 65 years old, that's probably too many, but then, he hasn't written one of them yet. This is a shame, because the first performance of I Should Have Listened to Ivor Dembina starts today...

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 16th August 2016

Podcast: Rob Carter is Bliss

Actor and comedian, Rob Carter, is bringing his novelist character creation, Christopher Bliss, to the Edinburgh stage. Who is Christopher? Who is Rob? And what is Stand Up & Slam?

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 15th August 2016

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