HeyJaredYou Should've Been Here Last Week
They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so here's a rundown on how it's done from the prime movers in comedy! Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteemed figures in the industry from the UK and beyond.
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Andrew White - "Edinburgh Fringe - slog & hardship all part of the favour" (opens the original)
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Andrew White, currently in Edinburgh performing his new show to rave reviews, is an in-demand comedian, writer and radio host. He talks about his love for the Edinburgh Fringe, Bournemouth FC, coming out to his family onstage and the power of social media in comedy. #podcast #comedyvideos #interview Andrew performing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Op8wDK1cMk&t=7s Andrew White's 'What a Life!' Edinburgh Fringe review: https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2026/08/04/61184/andrew_white%3A_what_a_lif
Paul Sneddon Tribute - A great comic and even greater human being (opens the original)
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Paul Sneddon, known by his stage names Vladimir McTavish and Bob Doolally, was a Scottish stand-up comedian, columnist and actor. Paul, who bestroded the Scottish and UK comedy scene for 40 years, died recently. This is an emotional and heartfelt tribute with contributions from friends/fellow comedians. Paul was a man equally beloved by fellow performers and audiences alike. You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek
Charmian Hughes - "I'm the tortoise of comedy" (opens the original)
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Charmian Hughes left a job in advertising to become a clown. But unable to uphold the mime vow of silence, ran away to play stand-up comedy clubs throughout the UK and internationally. An early female stand up ‘When Comedy Was Alternative’, after 4 decades Charmian's still looking forward with undimmed optimism. You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against su
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