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You Should've Been Here Last WeekJessica Fostekew: "Having a son was the turning point"Jessica Fostekew is a comedian, actor and writer who has appeared on numerous entertainment shows. A regular on BBC Radio 4, BBC 1, Sky as well as being a very successful podcast. Jessica talks to Steve and Paul about how having a son changed her focus on her career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-3037 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekComedy Club Fight Stories - Part 2More violence in comedy club stories from Steve and Paul. This time the outbreaks are mainly focussed on themselves as they're two comics you just love to hit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-0924 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekComedy Club Fight Stories - Part 1When punchlines turn to punch ups, jokes to jabs and riffs to biffs. Violence can break out in comedy clubs, either in the audience, onstage, backstage or even in the car park. Steve and Paul tell their favourite stories of outbreaks of comedic fisticuffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-2640 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekBen Norris: "TV - the money would have destroyed me!"Ben Norris, successfully set out to be a consummate stand up comedian in 1993. MTV, BBC and Paramount Comedy shows followed as he further honed his live craft. He talks to Steve and Paul about his journey and how new comics these days won't leave the green room to watch closing acts unless they're dying.Ben Norris on 'Comedy Central at the Comedy Store': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf-1ItvY9gY&t=282s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-1246 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekIs Artificial Intelligence Funny?So many things can be improved by using AI. But what about writing stand-up comedy? Steve and Paul decide to find out if AI can write them new sets in their style and judge the results. With special guest Amazon's Alexa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-2948 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekDavid Tsonos - They said UK comedy crowds were rowdy, so I came over to find out!David Tsonos, Canadian comedian, writer and actor, came over to the UK over a decade ago. Since then he's become such beloved part of the UK comedy scene that he considers himself to be more a British comic. Plus, he's created an Edinburgh Fringe institution with his 'The Drunken Heckle Show'.David dealing with a heckler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMw4n5k8aAo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-2436 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekAlex Petty - Edinburgh Fringe is about open access - not quality control!Alex Petty, the man behind the Laughing Horse Free Festival - a constant at the Edinburgh Fringe for 21 years. Helping thousand's of comedians to stage shows using the 'free model' to reduce costs for performers and audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-1034 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekImran Yusuf - I was s**t until I learned the craft of comedy!Born in Kenya, raised in Hackney, Imran Yusuf is a well loved and distinctive comedian on UK's stage, screen and radio. Here, he talks about how he developed his style, his voice and his love for learning the craft of comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-2742 min
Unusual HistoriesPaul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin – Is Comedy Really the Hardest Job?For this episode, you get 2 stars for the price of 1. Danny is joined by comedians Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin, the co-hosts of “You Should´ve Been Here Last Week”, an irreverent show that pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy. This episode is packed with often funny, sometimes hair-raising, stories about gigs that took an unexpected turn, including coked up audiences, the police being called, flashers and a very saucy ping pong (wiff-waff) related story.
Danny, Paul and Steve´s conversation provides a great insight into what it is really like to work on the...
2025-07-171h 14You Should've Been Here Last WeekNinia Benjamin - Never wanted to be a comedian - until I was made redundant!Born funny, Ninia Benjamin resisted comedy until redundancy forced her hand. She became one third of BBC’s award-winning comedy show 3 Non-Blondes and now's a TV regular. She loves stand up and has strong opinions on the artform. Be warned this interview contains rants! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-1343 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekUsing Heckle Put Downs - When, How, Why?Heckle Put Downs - a vital part of a comedian's armoury or a sign of unoriginality? Steve and Paul discuss the advantages, dangers, best and worst examples, and if comics should even use them?#podcast #comedyvideos #interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-2241 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekCancelled Comedians - Career suicide or career move?In a week when two UK based comedians - Andrew Lawrence and Reginald D Hunter - have faced controversy over social media posts, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss the furore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-0831 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekSimon Clayton - "Despite suffering a stroke, I'm still a comedian!"North Londoner, Simon Clayton , started out in comedy in as part of a double act in 1986. He successfully went solo in 1995 and performed nationwide as respected comedian. Until an unforeseen health event in 2020 was the start of new chapter in his life and his wife and fellow comic Mary Bourke. Plus co-host Steve Gribbin has a notorious fictional alter ego.#podcast #comedyvideos #interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-1839 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekSam Serrano - I don't punch down or up - just myself in the face!Sam Serrano - Started doing stand up comedy in Liverpool at 13 and is now a rising star in UK comedy. As a gender-fluid and dyspraxic comedian, Sam brings a fresh and unique perspective, leaving audiences in stitches with sharp wit and insightful humour. Sam talks to fellow Liverpudlian comedian Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts about how their comedy has changed as they've grown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-2741 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekGeoff Rowe - I'll get live comedy recognised by the GovernmentGeoff Rowe - Founder of the UK's biggest comedy festival (Leicester), which led to his order of the British Empire Medal award. Now, as a prime mover behind the Live Comedy Association he wants live comedy to be finally recognised for it's cultural importance to the UK - instead of "glass blowing, folk music and Morris dancing!" Recorded the day before a Government Select Committee announced it will looking at the challenges faced by the UK comedy industry.#podcast #comedyvideos #interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0846 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekArthur Smith - "Leonard Cohen knew I was on his side."On this award-nominated show - Arthur Smith - UK comedy legend on stage, TV and radio for many decades. Currently narrates BBC's Money for Nothing and star of the brilliant Grumpy Old Men. He has also been a West End playwright - An Evening with Gary Lineker - plus singer, poet, presenter and writer. #podcast #comedyvideos #interview Arthur Smith: My first 75 years in Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwEFDog9kzk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2336 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekUK Comedians - worst heckle stories!UK circuit comedians Martin Davis, Nick Page, Spring Day, Will Hannigan, Pam Ford, Joe Wells, El Baldiniho and show manager Georgina Sowerby reveal the worst heckles they've suffered, observed or been told about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-1015 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekSteve and Paul discuss hecklers - you really are not helping!Respected comics, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts, reflect on hecklers - people in the audience who interrupt during a comedian's performance. This is prompted by one of the UK's biggest comedians, Peter Kay, being recently criticised for throwing out two audience members who heckled him with his own punch line. #podcast #comedyvideos #interview Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account: https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-buy-now/paul-ricketts-donation/18294Email: ushouldvebeenherelastweek@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2025-02-2343 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekEsther Manito - Confident UK comics come from private schools!Esther Manito - the Essex born Anglo-Lebanese comedian quickly became a star of UK TV and radio. The first female comedian to perform at Dubai Opera House, and also a finalist in the 2019 Arab British Centre's Award for Culture, Esther chats about how the comedy bug changed her life.#podcast #comedyvideos #interviewEsther on BBC's Live at the Apollo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDXugKYw5F0Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account: https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-buy-now/paul-ricketts-donation/18294
2025-02-0935 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekJeff Innocent: "I get stopped for 6 selfies a day, it takes some getting used to..."On the award nominated show we have Jeff Innocent, who over along career has been voted British Comedian of the Year, Comic's Comic of the Year and Best Live Club Comedian. But, only after online video clips went viral did he find nationwide recognition. Here he talks to Steve and Paul about how this has impacted his life on and off stage.#podcast #comedyvideos #interview Clip of Jeff: https://youtu.be/590gl63lkz4Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account...
2025-01-1236 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekAlan Francis: "A comedian is in the room - an actor is in the play!"Alan Francis, as a comedian and actor has performed on the most prestigious stages in the UK, as well as appearances on TV, film and radio. Plus he's also written for stage, screen and radio including his own show on BBC Radio 4. He talks about the differences in doing all three disciplines.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1548 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekIan Moore: "Why live in a Lego box in Crawley when we could live in a demi chateau in France?"Mod obsessive, Ian Moore, first rose to the top of UK comedy, then commuted from France to gigs after opening a chambres d'hôtes (B&B). Finally becoming a best selling author and chutney producer! This is the story of one man's escape from the comedy circuit.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-2435 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekSusan Murray: "The number of funerals I've been to for comics is outrageous."Comedian Susan Murray has appeared and written for stage, TV and radio during her nearly 30 years in the business. She's also created an online industry booking forum - transforming how her fellow comedians earn a living - and started an annual party where the comedy industry can come together. Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-0328 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekSteve Gribbin: "Jimmy Tarbuck stole my sandwiches."In 1982, Steve started performing at the very beginnings of Alternative Comedy. Initially in double act "Skint Video" and solo from 1994. He's celebrating 40 years in the business - minus 2 for Covid! Steve explains how he continues to wow audiences without losing his enthusiasm and joy in doing comedy!Get tickets for "Steve Gribbin - 40 Years In The Saddle!", charity celebration gigs at the Comedy Store, London on December 11th, 2024. Book now.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account...
2024-10-2048 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekChris Lynam: "Actual visual comedy, there's not much about any more."Chris Lynam is a clown who's worked as street performer, cabaret artist and alternative comedy pioneer. Called 'The King of Clowns' by The New York Times, Chris has performed all over the world on stage, film and TV with his own brand of crazed humour, stretching variety to its limits. Chris talks here about how British comedy lost it's variety. Find out more about the Chris Lynam Clowning Workshops. Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email...
2024-10-0632 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekPaul Sinha: "The Chase was doing okay, but everything changed with Fanny Chmelar."Paul Sinha is a pro-quizzer, comedian, doctor and broadcaster on BBC Radio 4, and is one of the Chasers on the ITV game show The Chase. Paul talks to Steve and Paul about feeling a new found sense of comedic freedom and on having no plan being the best plan. Buy Paul Sinha's autobiography "One Sinha Lifetime" here. Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2024-09-2238 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekMark Thomas: "There's so many working class voices coming through."Mark Thomas' work has been in stand-up, multiple TV series, theatre, journalism and the odd bout of performance art. He's the UK's premier political comic and here he talks to Steve and Paul while being naked from the waist down.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-2838 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekKaren Bayley: "When I first started, my law to myself was you must learn something from every gig you do."Karen Bayley spent 20 years becoming an overnight success. Now she's a top performer in the UK's best clubs and promoter of her respected long running club in Sutton Coldfield. She talks to Steve and Paul about learning how to enjoy the journey to the top and what makes a 'dog friendly' hotel.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1421 minYou Should've Been Here Last Week Juliet Meyers - You Should've Been Here Last WeekJuliet Meyers, respected comedian and writer for some of the UK's biggest TV comics, talks to Steve and Paul about what happens when the performer or the audience fall out of love with a favourite gag!Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-0138 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekSocial media pros and cons: "It can make your career, or it can break your career."Social media - it's where comedians find gigs, fans, followers and sometimes career ending situations. Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about the pros and cons for comics of being on the socials!Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account: https://www.jokepit.com/comedian/paul...Email: ushouldvebeenherelastweek@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1628 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekJoe Bor: "I've got a standup show about me trying to make a film with Nicholas Cage."UK comedian Joe Bor, shows his versatility by not only performing as himself, but also as his character, Jasper Cromwell Jones. Steve and Paul focus on Joe's award-winning comedy film work where's he's made lauded shorts. promos and documentaries on institutions of UK comedy - such as the late, great comedian, Ian Cognito. Watch the Ian Cognito trailer and find out more about Joe's work here. Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us....
2024-06-0233 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekGift Shop Comics: "Once the gig is over, it's all about the merch."Sometimes comedy is the gift that keeps on giving! Where comedians will attempt to sell the audience extra merchandise après gig. Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about the CDs, DVDs, books, t-shirts and other tat toted by the Gift Shop Comic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1226 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekBarring Clauses - You Should've Been Here Last WeekSometimes a promoter will tell a comedian that their booking depends on them not doing other performances within a certain area or at other nearby promoters gigs - it's called a Barring Clause! Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss the variations and the validity of this sometimes contentious practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2828 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekGuy Thomas - You Should've Been Here Last WeekGuy Thomas runs successful comedy nights for over the last decade in North West England. Guy talks to Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts on what he thinks is crucial in putting a great comedy show.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-0835 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekTop and 5 Worst Comedy Venue Spaces - You Should've Been Here Last WeekTo paraphrase Rihanna, sometimes comedians have to '"find laughter in a hopeless place". Comedians Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts list their 5 favourite and 5 most hated venue spaces to perform comedy. From theatres, hotels, night clubs, pubs, hairdressers or the top deck of bus.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-2447 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekRia Lina - You Should've Been Here Last WeekMulti-award winning comedian and UK TV fixture, Ria Lina, is not only very funny, but also extremely media savvy. Her. Ria talks to Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts about how to tour a show around UK theatre venues. Something which comics, even without her TV credits are now doing in greater numbers.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-1037 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekAdam Bloom - You Should've Been Here Last WeekAdam Bloom is one of the UK's most respected comedians. You might've seen him perform on stage, screen and radio, or heard other famous comics use material he's written over the last 30 years. No better person to produce the ultimate guide to the art of stand up and talk to Steve and Paul on how to find you comic genius.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2024-02-2543 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekAndrew O'Neill - You Should've Been Here Last WeekAndrew O'Neill, vegan, transvestite, nonbinary, occultist, guitar welding, award winning comedian... and promotor of fellow weirdo performers on nights in London and Oxford. Andrew, Steve and Paul talk about acts who are strangely entertaining - from the past, present and future.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-1247 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekNew Year's Eve Comedy Gigs - You Should've Been Here Last Week''Ring out the old and ring in the new' with the annual experience of New Year's Eve comedy gigs. You get paid more and suffer more too! Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts raise a glass to old acquaintances and countdowns to 'Big Ben's bongs'.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-0722 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekChristmas Comedy Gigs: Part 2 - You Should've Been Here Last WeekSteve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts send reports from the Christmas comedy gigs front line. Interviews with UK comedy favourites Tom Wrigglesworth (BBC Radio 4), Alan Francis (BBC Radio 4), Cerys Nelmes (BBC), Abigoliah Schamaun (Comedy Central), Steve N. Allen (BBC One), Neil McFarlane (Channel 4), Mat Reed (BBC) and Chris Kearns.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-2421 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekChristmas Comedy Gigs: Part 1 - You Should've Been Here Last WeekChristmas comedy gigs - sounds like a lovely experience, but is it? Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about pitfalls and joys of performing stand-up and spreading yuletide ho! ho! ho! Answering the questions: What are Christmas gig like? How do you survive them? And who the hell enjoys them?Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1028 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekRob Riley - You Should've Been Here Last WeekInterview with Rob Riley of Comedy In A Van promotions - a comedy institution in North-West England. Rob's a stand up performer, booker and promoter. Lefty. Veggie. Passionate about overuse of the word 'passionate'. Plus Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts explain the comedic meaning of 'Millican's Law'.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2628 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekChe Burnley - You Should've Been Here Last WeekPeople think they know what's 'black comedy', but what's 'alternative black comedy'? Che Burnley explains the ideas behind his showcase for black and minority acts that he promotes in Liverpool, across the North West and the Edinburgh Fringe since 2017. Plus Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss comedian's car sharing etiquette.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1239 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekCarly Smallman - You Should've Been Here Last WeekComedy for parents with their babies or shows involving hilarious tarot readings - all new live comedy formats invented by comedian and promoter Carly Smallman over several bottles of wine! Carly tells us the whys and the wherefores on this and the safety of female comics on the UK circuit. Plus Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about a crucial talent all comics must master - getting to the gig on time!Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You...
2023-10-2939 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekMaureen Younger - You Should've Been Here Last WeekOn this show Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview Maureen Younger, pioneering promoter of Laughing Cows - the UK's first all women comedy night. Plus sought after performer on the mainstream, urban, Asian and gay/lesbian circuits! Steve and Paul also talk about the ways of getting paid the 'wages of sin' in comedy.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1738 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekJoss Jones - You Should've Been Here Last WeekThe stand-up comedy year starts post Edinburgh Fringe every September! So, in this first episode of a new season, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview Joss Jones, who's worked in the UK comedy industry since 1987 as a renown booker, agent, consultant and director of Cosmic Comedy Management. Plus Steve and Paul define a 'comedy death'. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be...
2023-10-0133 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekKaren Koren - You Should've Been Here Last WeekLast interview in our Edinburgh Fringe season. We talk to Karen Koren, founder of Gilded Balloon, the only Edinburgh based comedy promoter among the 'Big Four' ticketed venues. Plus, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss what is an "Edinburgh Fringe Act"? If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also...
2023-08-2632 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekKate Copstick - You Should've Been Here Last WeekSecond interview in our Edinburgh Fringe season with Kate Copstick, chief reviewer at The Scotsman newspaper and known as the UK's scariest comedy critic. A position cemented after her appearance on ITV's short-lived stand-up talent competition - Show Me The Funny! Plus, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts explain how useful is a "three stars... reads like a four" Edinburgh show review.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2023-08-2142 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekPeter Buckley Hill - You Should've Been Here Last WeekWe're back after our holidays! Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview Peter Buckley Hill, performer and the main man behind PBH Free Fringe - which is now the biggest producer at the Edinburgh Festival. Plus Paul and Steve discuss the Edinburgh Fringe terms '50 minute hour' and '40 minute dip'. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi...
2023-08-0242 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekStephen Grant - You Should've Been Here Last WeekThey say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview performer, writer and promoter Stephen Grant, a Brighton institution with his Krater Comedy Club - now relaunched as the Forge Comedy Club. Plus Paul and Steve discuss the term 'comedy literate' and what the heck does it mean? If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.Watch interviews on...
2023-05-3139 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekAdam Rushton - You Should've Been Here Last WeekThey say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview semi-retired performer, but fully active promoter, booker and agent Adam Rushton, proprietor of A Rush Of Laughter Comedy Management & Co-owner/Director of Rum Tab Media. Adam talks candidly about how it feels when another booker competes to get a gig in the same venue. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.
2023-05-1338 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekKevin Precious - You Should've Been Here Last WeekThey say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview performer and promoter, Kevin Precious, proprietor of Barnstormers Comedy, who have nights in Art Centres and venues across England - from the South Coast, the Home Counties, the Midlands and Hull and back. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our...
2023-04-2630 minYou Should've Been Here Last WeekPeter Grahame Walsingham - You Should've Been Here Last WeekThey say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? In this episode, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview the 'esteemed' promoter, Peter Grahame Walsingham, proprietor of the legendary Downstairs At The Kings Head Comedy Club, Crouch End, London - which could be the UK's longest running club. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be...
2023-04-1436 min
You Should've Been Here Last WeekSpiky Mike - You Should've Been Here Last WeekThey say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteemed figures in the industry from the UK and beyond. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us....
2023-03-2831 min
You Should've Been Here Last WeekSpiky Mike (Extended) You Should Have Been Here Last WeekThey say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so how hard is promoting a comedy show? Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteemed figures in the industry from the UK and beyond. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this show irreverently pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy.Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us....
2023-03-2743 min