Martin Walker (II)
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 35
Aidan Goatley 'I had ten years of hell'
After ten years of working in retail, Aidan Goatley left the daily grind to become a full time professional comedian. As he explains to Martin Walker, at long last, life is good.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 15th June 2016Dominic Frisby 'Everything is all about tax'
Dominic Frisby has a lot to say on the subject of tax. In a fascinating interview with Martin Walker he states that tax has been at the centre of almost every major incident in history. He outlines an alternative to taxation that may surprise you.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th June 2016Leo Kearse It's not more difficult for female comedians
Inspired by the BBC's attempts to attract more minority candidates to creative roles, Martin Walker set out to attract more right wing comedians to his On the Mic podcast series. UK Pun Champion Leo Kearse, aka the Pun-Man, certainly fits the bill.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 13th June 2016Christian Talbot: 'My teenage daughter is really cool'
Martin Walker spends 15 minutes with Christian Talbot - talking pop music, murder and Christian's Edinburgh stand up comedy show, 'C60'.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 12th June 2016Scott Agnew: 'Wild gay sex and masses of drugs'
Former Scottish Comedian of the Year, Scott Agnew talks to Martin Walker about his brand new, deeply personal, Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, 'I've Snapped My Banjo String, Let's Just Talk'. As Scott explains, its a show about consequences.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 11th June 2016Mr Twonkey: 'I can't remember when it began'
Martin Walker spends 15 minutes with Mr Twonkey - the unique character creation of the musician, actor and comedian, Paul Vickers. They discus his one man show, 'Twonkey's Mumbo Jumbo Hotel' and his play, 'Twonkey's Drive-In: Jennifer's Robot Arm'.
Martin Walker, Beyond The Joke, 9th June 2016Liz Miele: 'Is it OK to use the word spaz?'
Martin Walker chats to New York based comedian, Liz Miele. As they talk about her up coming Edinburgh offering they discus cultural language differences. Liz asks, 'is it OK to use the word spaz?'
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 7th June 2016Romina Puma: 'The term cripple doesn't offend me'
Stand up comedian and activist, Romina Puma, has muscular dystrophy. Describing herself as a 'work in progress disabled' she explains to Martin Walker why political correctness isn't for her.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 6th June 2016Abi Roberts interview
Fresh from being the first ever UK stand up to perform live comedy in Russia, Abi Roberts gives Martin Walker a Russian language lesson. Sort of.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 5th June 2016Arthur Smith: 'I just saved a Glaswegian's life'
Live from the streets of Glasgow, Martin Walker spends 15 minutes chatting to Arthur Smith. They talk about his Edinburgh Fringe doings and Arthur selects a couple of songs that he quite likes.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 4th June 2016