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The York Comedy Society PodcastDissecting the Frog - Humour in Video Games w/ Alex Chase - Episode 5A wise man once said "Analysing humour is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies". Well, we're here to ignore that entirely as we dive into the nitty gritty nerdy side of comedy, asking: Why does that work? Why doesn't that work? And who the hell cares?
Join me, Harry Cole, as I invite a guest to examine and scrutinise their favourite comedians work, as well as their own, to find all the blood, guts and major organs inside. Welcome to Dissecting the Frog
In this episode, Alex Chase dons...
2022-03-2928 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastDissecting the Frog - Dark and Personal Topics in Stand-Up w/ Sam Jones - Episode 4A wise man once said "Analysing humour is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies". Well, we're here to ignore that entirely as we dive into the nitty gritty nerdy side of comedy, asking: Why does that work? Why doesn't that work? And who the hell cares?
Join me, Harry Cole, as I invite a guest to examine and scrutinise their favourite comedians work, as well as their own, to find all the blood, guts and major organs inside. Welcome to Dissecting the Frog
In this episode, ex-ComedySoc president Sam...
2022-03-1744 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastDissecting the Frog - Tape Face w/ Fin Avison - Episode 3A wise man once said "Analysing humour is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies". Well, we're here to ignore that entirely as we dive into the nitty gritty nerdy side of comedy, asking: Why does that work? Why doesn't that work? And who the hell cares?
Join me, Harry Cole, as I invite a guest to examine and scrutinise their favourite comedians work, as well as their own, to find all the blood, guts and major organs inside. Welcome to Dissecting the Frog
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2022-02-2827 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastDissecting the Frog - FRIENDS w/ Izzie Norwood - Episode 2A wise man once said “Analysing humour is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies”. Well, we’re here to ignore that entirely as we dive into the nitty gritty nerdy side of comedy, asking: Why does that work? Why doesn’t that work? And who the hell cares?
Join me, Harry Cole, as I invite a guest to examine and scrutinise their favourite comedians work, as well as their own, to find all the blood, guts and major organs inside. Welcome to Dissecting the Frog
In this episode I am joined...
2022-01-1833 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastDissecting the Frog - Bo Burnham w/ Ryan Vint - Episode 1A wise man once said “Analysing humour is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies”. Well, we’re here to ignore that entirely as we dive into the nitty gritty nerdy side of comedy, asking why does that work? Why doesn’t that work? And who the hell cares? Join me, Harry Cole, as I invite a guest to examine and scrutinise their favourite comedians work, as well as their own, to find all the blood, guts and major organs inside. Welcome to Dissecting the Frog.
In this episode, I am joi...
2021-11-1236 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastShambles Marketing #7 - AntivirusAs the hapless marketing department of a company that produces off-the-wall products, it’s up to the employees of Shambles Marketing to produce advertising campaigns quickly, cheaply, and hopefully without causing a disaster. How hard can it be?
The Shambles present the final episode of their weekly episodic improvised comedy podcast, featuring...
Geo Craig as Robin
James Harvey as Tim
Louis Ingle as Wayne
Sam Jones as Gunther
Edited by Geo Craig, with music by Emily Brighty and sound effects from freesound.org
Thank you fo...
2021-06-1637 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastShambles Marketing #6 - Snow GlobeAs the hapless marketing department of a company that produces off-the-wall products, it’s up to the employees of Shambles Marketing to produce advertising campaigns quickly, cheaply, and hopefully without causing a disaster. How hard can it be?
The Shambles present their latest weekly episodic improvised comedy podcast, featuring...
Geo Craig as Robin
Eleanor Finch as Olivia
Sam Jones as Gunther
Ryan Vint as Zeke
Edited by Geo Craig, with music by Emily Brighty and sound effects from freesound.org
2021-06-0931 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastShambles Marketing #5 - FrogSpawnAs the hapless marketing department of a company that produces off-the-wall products, it’s up to the employees of Shambles Marketing to produce advertising campaigns quickly, cheaply, and hopefully without causing a disaster. How hard can it be?
The Shambles present their latest weekly episodic improvised comedy podcast, featuring...
Geo Craig as Robin
Eleanor Finch as Olivia
Louis Ingle as Darren
Grace Sanders as Linda
Edited by Geo Craig, with music by Emily Brighty and sound effects from freesound.org
2021-06-0221 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastShambles Marketing #4 - Dictionary 2As the hapless marketing department of a company that produces off-the-wall products, it’s up to the employees of Shambles Marketing to produce advertising campaigns quickly, cheaply, and hopefully without causing a disaster. How hard can it be?
The Shambles present their latest weekly episodic improvised comedy podcast, featuring...
Geo Craig as Robin
James Harvey as Tim
Louis Ingle as Ray
Sam Jones as Gunther
Edited by Geo Craig, with music by Emily Brighty and sound effects from freesound.org
2021-05-2630 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastShambles Marketing #3 - Bat CommunicatorAs the hapless marketing department of a company that produces off-the-wall products, it’s up to the employees of Shambles Marketing to produce advertising campaigns quickly, cheaply, and hopefully without causing a disaster. How hard can it be?
The Shambles present their latest weekly episodic improvised comedy podcast, featuring...
Geo Craig as Robin
Eleanor Finch as Olivia
Sam Jones as Gunther
Ryan Vint as Zeke
Edited by Geo Craig, with music by Emily Brighty and sound effects from freesound.org
2021-05-1925 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastShambles Marketing #2 - ScarecrowAs the hapless marketing department of a company that produces off-the-wall products, it’s up to the employees of Shambles Marketing to produce advertising campaigns quickly, cheaply, and hopefully without causing a disaster. How hard can it be?
The Shambles present their latest weekly episodic improvised comedy podcast, featuring...
Geo Craig as Robin
James Harvey as Tim
Louis Ingle as Craig
Sam Jones as Gunther
Edited by Geo Craig, with music by Emily Brighty and sound effects from freesound.org
2021-05-1227 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastShambles Marketing #1 - Big Business PondAs the hapless marketing department of a company that produces off-the-wall products, it’s up to the employees of Shambles Marketing to produce advertising campaigns quickly, cheaply, and hopefully without causing a disaster. How hard can it be?
The Shambles present their latest weekly episodic improvised comedy podcast, featuring...
Geo Craig as Robin
Eleanor Finch as Olivia
Louis Ingle as Jeff
Sam Jones as Gunther
Edited by Geo Craig, with music by Emily Brighty and sound effects from freesound.org
2021-05-0529 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastPass the Panel Show - The ComedySoc PodcastWant to listen to a panel show? Well I've got good news for you because this is 3 panel shows all rolled into one. 2 students desperate for validation battle it out in 3 different games all from 3 different well-loved panel shows, to find out who will ultimately be crowned champion of all panel shows... or at the very least these 3, I guess...
2021-03-1928 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastStuck In An Elevator With... Eleanor Finch“Stuck In An Elevator With...” is an improv based talk show - but it’s not like your regular late nights. The host, Bart Hutchman, is an unhinged media obsessed loser in desperate need of a guest for his failing talk show. Every episode, Hutchman traps a new unwilling guest in a broken down elevator and forces them to answer his uncomfortable questions and participate in his unoriginal games.
In this episode, Hutchman has entrapped... Eleanor Finch! A funny and talented comedian and member of The Shambles improv group. As she struggles against his invasive questions, the two arg...
2021-03-0553 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastDad Wars - The ComedySoc PodcastPeople have fought for millennia over the world's biggest questions. What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? Can my Dad beat up your Dad? Well, life is meaningless and God has abandoned us so let's have a go at that third one. In Dad Wars, two contestants must battle it out in hypothetical debate format to prove once and for all, that their Dad could beat up the other person's Dad. Share an ear bud with your Dad, cuddle a bit, say I love you and then hit play on this episode of Dad Wars.
2021-02-1955 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe BAME Comedysoc Podcast: Don't BAME It On UsJoin some of the society's BAME members as they discuss their experiences and opinions on being a BAME comedian. Everything from the content of their comedy to the diversity quotas on panel shows, this is one that is definitely worth listening to.
2021-02-0552 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastFreshers Sketch Show - The ComedySoc PodcastFive of the society's freshest faces run rampant through the best sketches the society has to offer, from holy water and haunted washing machines to eating an egg on TV. Don't say we didn't warn you.
Starring Alex Chase, Gwen Davies, Will Osbon, Harrison Singh and Tegan Steward, directed by Emily Brighty.
Written by Verity Best; Alex Chase; Geo Craig; James Harvey; Louis Ingle; Pierre Lewis; Will Osbon; Will Poulain; Charlotte Sherlaw-Johnson; Harrison Singh; Iz Smith; Robert Smith; and Leo Thomas. Edited by Harry Cole and James Harvey. Music by Emily Brighty.
2020-12-0638 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Shambles: Murder Mystery - Summer of Improv #4In the final episode of the Shambles Summer of Improv, it's time to get out your mystery solving hats because there's been a murder at the Sheep Research Facility! If Detective Joe Schmo and his half-sheep sidekick Baarnsley are going to figure out whodunnit, they'll need to interview all the suspects...
Sound effects from these artists via freesound.org: Adam Wayne Gistarb, aglinder, aldebarancw, benjamin152, duckduckpony, echocinematics, foreman-griller, freedomfightervictor, fst180081, halimturk, herbertboland, highpeakemma, iainmccurdy, jorickhoofd, martian__cartoon, misjoc, robinhood76, sagetyrtle, sportygurl37, startowerstudio, tim-kahn.
2020-09-111h 10
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Shambles: Garage Games - Summer of Improv #3We’re back on the short-form this week as two teams of improvisers go head to head on a wide range of issues, including medical malpractice, unionisation, and the correct way to clean out a garage. Listen and subscribe for more improv shows throughout August and September!
2020-08-271h 01
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Shambles: Meanwhile, Time Warp! - Summer of Improv #2In the second of our Summer of Improv series, the Shambles are going to Netflix with a brand-new interactive film, while balancing intellectual property disputes and teaching a dog to escape from a net. Listen and subscribe for more improvised shows throughout August!
2020-08-2041 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Shambles: Short Stuff - Summer of Improv #1York's premier improv troupe return to the podcast world with an audio-friendly rendition of their classic short-form show. Featuring stomach-problems in a sauna, a dodgy dog-groomer and a lesson in pension contributions as told by an orc, listen and subscribe for more improvised shows throughout August!
2020-08-131h 00
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Sketch Showcase Part 2 w/ Bristol Revunions, Edinburgh Revue, Lancaster Comedy Institute and York's 'The Dead Ducks' - Lockdown Comedy Festival #6In the second of a two-part special episode, join university sketch groups from across the country as they bring you the finest sketches the year has to offer. This part features
The Bristol Revunions (2:04)
The Edinburgh Revue (11:48)
Lancaster Comedy Institute (25:13)
The Dead Ducks - York (35:22)
This episode is part of the Lockdown Comedy Festival. To donate to Student Action for Refugees, go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/yorkcomedysoc
2020-06-2046 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Sketch Showcase Part 1 w/ Exeter Comedy Society, The Sheffield Revue and The UCL Graters - Lockdown Comedy Festival #5In the first of a two-part special episode, join university sketch groups from across the country as they bring you the finest sketches the year has to offer. This part features
The Exeter Comedy Society (1:25)
The Sheffield Revue (11.41)
The UCL Graters (23:02).
This episode is part of the Lockdown Comedy Festival. To donate to Student Action for Refugees, go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/yorkcomedysoc?fbclid=IwAR3ehX8A0GyR-X4O21TCEPy3Sx0frDfefiY-1Gd_Qa7z3ZgP_RxfajVADE8
2020-06-1936 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Rambles: Locked Down - Lockdown Comedy Festival #4The Rambles takes a poke the at absurdity of life as we know it, discussing everything from a global pandemic to the correct name for Robinson’s cordial. So sit back, and let someone else do the complainin’
2020-06-1835 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe York Sketch Buffet w/ GUYS, SH!T and W!RES, Shlid and Shlad, Ts & Cs Apply - Lockdown Comedy Festival #3Four fantastic courses coming up, each one painfully hand-crafted by the nine incredible cooks we have knocking about in the kitchen tonight. Too many? Maybe. Don’t eat the broth, that shit’s poison. The courses are all double acts, did I mention that? That’s kind of our whole vibe. Hope that doesn’t put you off.
Your courses are:
Appetiser:
Ts & Cs Apply by Ted Cartwright and Claudia Toma
sound credits: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uuC5M9HzKrK1gR5P3LxmqS5Db6vXo--B/view?usp=sharing
Starter:
SH!T...
2020-06-1746 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Podyssey: Journey Into Mistrise Forest by The Silliad - Lockdown Comedy Festival #2What do a bear, a drag queen barbarian, and a game of Twister have in common? It must be The Podyssey!
Mythical creatures. Daring escapades. A man who looks uncannily like a goat.
Join the creators of “one of the most hilarious, unique and sweet shows” as they embark on a podcast adventure like no other, with more myth than you can shake a trident at.
To Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/yorkcomedysoc
2020-06-161h 04
The York Comedy Society PodcastImprov Carpool w/ Bristol Improv, ShellShock and The Shambles - Lockdown Comedy Festival #1Join Shellshock, Bristol Improv and The Shambles improv troupes as they take us on another whimsical road trip featuring Tom Jones, Scooby Doo and the dangers of unethical science."
This episode is part of the Lockdown Comedy Festival. To donate to Student Action for Refugees, go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/yorkcomedysoc
2020-06-1559 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Dead Ducks: For Your Ears Only - The ComedySoc Podcast #9York’s premier sketch comedy troupe, The Dead Ducks, are back and this time it’s for your ears only! Tune in to hear the troupe perform the best sketches the fantastic ComedySoc writers have to offer!
Sketches written by Leo Betru, Emily Brighty, Kieran Cockburn, Harry Cole, Tommy Fuller, James Harvey, Pierre Lewis, Jacob Podesta, Isobel Smith and Sophie Wagstaff.
Sound effects sourced from freesound.org as shown below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fLq2YR3sDZREm_KQmzczIGY34Qif3VjMcDS2F709Gak/edit?usp=sharing
2020-06-1040 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Shambles: Roadtrip - The ComedySoc Podcast #8York's premier improvised comedy troupe return with an all-new, audio-only improv format for your listening pleasure. Tune in to discover what might happen when you switch on the radio to while away the hours during a long road trip...
This podcast uses these sounds from freesound.org:
Air over mic by cognito perceptu
Denver belle by ecfike
Vintage jingle on 58pz by setuniman
Large crowd applause by bansemer
Foot steps on glass slow ff192 by martinimeniscus
Steam train coming into the station by nhumphrey
Found in space 16a by speedenza
2020-06-0559 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastRoundtable - The ComedySoc Podcast #7Join a few of our comedy veterans for a chilled out discussion about stand-up, its performance, and recent trends. Take a break, relax, and learn a thing or two from the people who've seen it all.
2020-05-2748 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastDrunk Screenplay Club - The ComedySoc Podcast #6Join a specially selected crack team of writers as they watch a film, get drunk and re-write the script. What could possibly go wrong?
2020-05-2049 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastBeast Jest - The ComedySoc Podcast #5Beast Jest is a not-so-serious review of acclaimed children's book series "Beast Quest".
Join Kieran Cockburn, Chris Wilkinson, Sophie Wagstaff, and Ted Cartwright as they take a jaunty stroll through the world of dragons, child warfare, and dirty old wizards in "Ferno, The Fire Dragon".
Music by Emily Brighty
Editing by Harry Cole
2020-05-1342 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastGUYS presents A Dog With Hands - The ComedySoc Podcast #425 or so never-before-seen sketches from the people who brought you nothing and nothing at all, will continue to NOT BE SEEN. We only have access to microphones.
“So, uh, what’s this all about, then? If it’s not a sketch show?” you ask. Little bit personal seeing as we’ve only just met, but I respect the attitude, so I’ll tell you. GUYS is the smell of a home-cooked meal, it’s your first kiss, and it’s the DFS summer sale. GUYS is the worst mistake you ever made, and GUYS is the way out.
It’s easier t...
2020-05-0631 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastThe Unbelievable Truth - The ComedySoc Podcast #3Goodness me, it's now week 3! Speeding along faster than a hyperactive bullet train, it's all we at ComedySoc can do to keep up with your unquenchable thirst for quality comedy content. In this week's podcast, our four panellists will each give a short lecture on a subject which will be entirely false, save for five true facts that they must attempt to smuggle past the others. It's not the first format we've stolen from the BBC, and it certainly won't be the last.
2020-04-2954 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastSH!T and W!RES: PEP TALK - The ComedySoc Podcast #2Join the society's most dysfunctional double act as they trawl through the lighter side of news, fun facts and entertainment, and try not to mention half of their names...
2020-04-2247 min
The York Comedy Society PodcastI'm Sorry I Haven't a Goose - The ComedySoc Podcast #1Torn straight from Radio 4's store cupboard, put on your listening ears as a group of ruffians blag, bother and bluff their way through a series of games which could only be described as "chosen at random".
We hope you enjoy the first instalment of our new podcast, be sure you give us feedback on our socials and look out for new episodes every Wednesday!
2020-04-1539 min