Episodes

  • *BONUS POD* Phil Dunster

    *BONUS POD* Phil Dunster
    Nov 22 2024
    In a very special bonus podcast, we talk to Phil Dunster about all things Ted Lasso, his comedy hero and his upcoming charity mega gig at the Victoria Palace Theatre (24th November 2024) Tickets are available here - https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/whats-on/an-evening-with-phil-dunster-and-friends To get in touch with Always Be Comedy, please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • #90 Angela Barnes

    #90 Angela Barnes
    Nov 19 2024
    Always Be Comedy - EP90 - Angela Barnes Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Angela Barnes! Go see Angela on tour here! - https://www.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk/ To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Angela Barnes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7N4OJbNylw Opener - Phil Jerrod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCy9BTS6Q4M Middle - Marjolein Robertson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM6Rn8m0lMk Closer - Mark Steel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keAfx78i83U About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Comedy Heroes #29 Julie Walters

    Comedy Heroes #29 Julie Walters
    Nov 15 2024
    The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Julie Walters! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Julie's first BAFTA win https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ4R8RhH3So Two Soups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htvs1wXv1-0 Julie Walters in Billy Elliott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE9HCZtknkg More on Comedy Heroes: We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week. If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep #89 Matt Forde

    Ep #89 Matt Forde
    Nov 12 2024
    Always Be Comedy - EP89 - Matt Forde Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Matt Forde! Go see Matt on tour here! - https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Mindy Kaling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N2vO3BWLlM Open - David Spade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBeWj5iKaeU Middle - JB Smoove https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjwfFnSePxM Closer - Jerry Seinfeld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA4kxlObK9Q About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Comedy Heroes #28 Billy Crystal

    Comedy Heroes #28 Billy Crystal
    Nov 8 2024
    The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Jasper Carrott! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Running Through the Movies at the 70th Annual Academy Awards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s95zMJo-2vI When Harry Met Sally https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohmha1NsQRU Billy Crystal's impressions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLlqZhheKH8 More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week. If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Ep #88 Henry Rowley

    Ep #88 Henry Rowley
    Nov 5 2024
    Always Be Comedy - EP88 - Henry Rowley Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Henry Rowley! Go see Henry on tour here! - https://www.henryrowley.com/tour To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Micky Flanagan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tijKtXTr280 Opener - Henry's brother Middle - Sean Lock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkIfAdy98kY Closer - Suzy Eddie Izzard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVH0gZO5lq0 About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • **LIVE POD ANNOUNCEMENT**

    **LIVE POD ANNOUNCEMENT**
    Nov 4 2024
    This very much just in! We are delighted to announce that we're doing our first-ever live episodes of the Always Be Comedy Podcast! We're kicking off with JOHN KEARNS next Wednesday (13 November). And a certain Mr James Acaster in the New Year. Please listen to find out more. It's exciting! Get your tickets now here! - https://www.alwaysbecomedy.com/tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Comedy Heroes #27 Lenny Henry

    Comedy Heroes #27 Lenny Henry
    Nov 1 2024
    The Always Be Comedy team (OK, James and Tim) have launched a spin-off podcast: Always Be Comedy’s Comedy Heroes. Each Friday, they’ll celebrate the icons, trailblazers and, in some instances, overlooked geniuses who’ve shaped the world of humour. Today's hero is Lenny Henry! SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Lenny Henry on New Faces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7cR2jM_cMo Thriller parody https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jfXzx1SHsY Float On https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL9-sSNQAjQ More on Comedy Heroes : We’ll uncover hidden gems, revisit classic routines, and share the sorts of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that you can pass off as your own knowledge at dinner parties (“Did you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the daughter of a billionaire? You did? Ah, that’s sort of rained on my parade a little…”). What’s more, each episode kicks off with reader correspondence. Want to nominate a “Comedy Hero”? Please email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com with the subject line “Comedy Heroes”. And we’ll also take a look at the comedy news from that week. If laughter is the best medicine, James and Tim should be doctors*! *This is just a gentle way to wrap up – James and Tim should NOT be doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins