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Ep 49: Anastasia Rybachuk
We are going international again, this time it's Moscow as I chat to Anastasia Rybachuk. We talk about comedy poems, Russia's version of the gong show, judging people by what comedy they watch, learning English via Skype, first impressions of the London Open Mic scene, YouTube channel and what Russians really think about the UK... As always don't forget to follow me on Twitter @jamesquintin	Listen

Ep 48: Hurt and Anderson
On this weeks show we have the duo stylings of Hurt and Anderson, a musical sketch group. We talk about winning and loosing, sketches, song writing, being in a duo and spending time in a cabin in the woods... As always don?t forget to tweet the episode, follow me on twitter (@jamesquintin) and share with your friends!	Listen

Ep 47: Aidan 'Taco' Jones

Taco is an Australian comedian from the small town of Melbourne. In this episode we discuss the scene in Melbourne, changing material for the UK audience, looking forward to good shows, life stories being the basis for material, leaving the country, Competitions & what he thinks of the open mic scene in London. As always don?t forget to tweet the episode, follow me on twitter and share with your friends!

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Ep 46: Fern Brady
It's Podcast time! This episode its the brilliant Fern Brady. We talk about Heckling before doing stand-up, types of comedic parents, working in a sex shop, the Manchester circuit, preparing an Edinburgh preview, the Female Comedians Brunch, BBC 3 pilot 'Radges', writing for the guardian, auditioning for 8 out of 10 cats, getting more gigs after being on TV & lap dancing for a dictators son...	Listen

Ep 45: Neil McFarlane
In this episode we talk about Gigging in Glasgow, Pubs with no windows, uni in America, moving to London, having a USP, old rope, do we need a cull?, the UK Comedy Guild, the Edinburgh Fringe, being recognised in the real world, stand-up competitions, MCing, and assaulting someone with toast? As always don?t forget to tweet the episode, follow me on twitter and share with your friends!	Listen

Ep 44: Rosie Holt
It?s the first podcast of 2016, so to get us in the mood is the wonderful Rosie Holt. She is the Swiss Army knife of comedy. Musical comedy, youtube videos, sketches she does it all! We chat about all of that plus being the only winner of the 'So You Think You Can Write' competition, Edinburgh and being booed of stage...	Listen

Ep 43: Sarah Jade Davidson
It?s the first podcast for a few months, so to get us back in the mood is the wonderful Sarah Jade Davidson. A very funny comedian and SYTYF semi-finalist from Belfast, we chat about first forays into comedy, the comedy scene in Belfast, North V's South comedy, Edinburgh 2016, day jobs, leaving Northern Ireland, hacky material, not recording gigs, and does an accent help?	Listen

Ep 42: Paul Langton
The Cavendish Arms is probably the starting point for most peoples gigs in the early point of their comedy career, so who better to talk about it than resident MC, Mr Paul Langton. We discuss the best and worst things seen at 'The Cav', being a bringer, comedy courses, having a support group, dying onstage, Ghostbusters and being an extra	Listen

Ep 41: Katharine Ferns
In the studio this week is the wonderfully Canadian Katharine Ferns. We cover a lot of different topics like the differences between the Canadian and UK comedy scene, on wanting to be a painter, how she got into comedy, comedy posters, her first Edinburgh show ?Conscious Incompetent?, dressing her brother up as a girl, sexism, the gong show, writing at work & repainting a painting?	Listen

Ep 40: Erik Pohl
In the hot seat this week is Tasmania?s second best export, Mr Erik Pohl. We chat about Tasmanian Devils, running a night, becoming a dad, bananas , getting good, dogs, clown school, writing, parents watching you perform, Edinburgh for the weekend, and Australia. For more info follow Erik on Twitter. As always don?t forget to tweet the episode, follow me on twitter and share with your friends!	Listen

Ep 39: Matt Smith

It's a very manly episode this week, with the perfectly formed Matt Smith. We talk about gigging years ago, stealing jokes, Afghan Hounds, musical comedy, changing writing styles, bombing, talking about the room, comedy nights should promote more & what happening in Edinburgh. For more info follow Matt on Twitter. As always don't forget to tweet the episode, follow me on twitter and share with your friends!

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Ep 38: Ben Clover
In the hot seat this episode I bring you the dulcet tones of Mr Ben Clover. We talk about working for a newspaper, cheese & hummus, MCing, Edinburgh, collecting shoes, death by spider, boasting and being sick at work. We also answer the age old question "What happened to my cup of Tea?" For more info follow me (@jamesquintin) or Ben(@SaliBerisha1) on twitter	Listen

Ep 37: The Kitten Killers

We are having a foursome this week as in the studio are the wonderful Kitten Killers! We talk about vomiting on stage, Jelly shoes, foot fetishes, Preparing for the Edinburgh festival, writing sketches, beatboxing, how to come up with material and how we almost got a celebrity guest on? It's a bit of a madhouse with 3 guests, but its well worth a listen! Thanks to @SarahMannComedy for the microphones

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Ep 36: Pippa Evans
In the studio this week is the wonderful Pippa Evans. We talk about doing a jobbing whilst gigging, doing standup as yourself after being a character act, and the moment comedy came before money... For more info follow Pippa on Twitter, and as always don't forget to tweet the episode, follow me on twitter and share with your friends!	Listen

Ep 35: Prince Abdi
In the hot seat this week we have the wonderful Prince Abdi. We talk about first dates, working a full time job whilst gigging, crazy things happening, University Gigs, Lock jaw, gigging in my home town and does comedy make you more confident? You can follow Prince or me on Twitter! @PrinceAbdi @jamesquintin	Listen

Ep 34: Rose Johnson

In the hot seat this week is the lovely Rose Johnson. We talk about dancing on stage, if being on BBC Three is a good thing, doing stand-up after sketches, not writing a new Edinburgh show, selling the old stuff and writing sketches with other people. You can catch The Birthday Girls show 'Party Vibes' at the Leicester Square Theatre on the 16 & 17th March, or see Rose at her monthly comedy night ' Rye Laughs' in Peckham.

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Ep 33: Benji Waterstones
In the hot seat this week is the wonderful Benji Waterstones. A very funny guy, we talk about making it to the SYTYF finals, Edinburgh, writing truth vs. fiction & stage names... As always don't forget to tweet the episode, follow me on twitter and share with your friends!	Listen

Ep 32: Chris Timoney & Jonathan Hearn
We're back with a bang for 2015 and the first episode of the year features those Jester Jesters Chris Timoney & Jonathan Hearn. We talk about running their own night, musical comedy, the Edinburgh Fringe & more! For more info follow them both @jonathanhearn & @chris_timoney or @jesterjesters	Listen

Ep 31: Tim Ashworth
In the hot seat this week we have the wonderful Tim Ashworth. Another one of Logan's Children, we talk about the course, is this comedy lark going anywhere, being honest onstage, writing sketches, winning the Cavendish cup, the importance of up-to-date material, THAT Lurgashal gig and being Killed by Matt Berry... Follow Tim @worthyashes	Listen

Ep 30: Bisha K. Ali
In the hot seat this week is the wonderful Bisha K. Ali. We talk about Out of town gigs, Edinburgh, Sticking to the plan and getting advice from other comedians For more info see @bishakali and have listen to her podcast, The Turtle Book Club As always don't forget to tweet the episode, follow me on twitter and share with your friends!	Listen

Ep 29: Declan Kennedy
In the hot seat this week is the wonderful Declan Kennedy. We talk about kids writing jokes, Edinburgh, how being older makes you more free and how Lollypop actors always get it wrong...	Listen

Ep 28: James Shakeshaft
This week I talk to another very funny James, Mr James Shakeshaft. We discuss names, advice for new comedians, what not to do at competitions and so much more! For more info follow James @JamesShakeshaft or visit www.jamesshakeshaft.com	Listen

Ep 27: Chantal Feduchin-Pate
We are heading to America again for todays episode with New Orleans Chantal Feduchin-Pate. We talk MC'ing, mistakes new comedians make and Ren & Stimpy. As always don't forget to tweet the episode and share with your friends.	Listen

Ep 26: Fin Taylor
We are heading out of London for this weeks episode as we talk to pro comic, Bristolian Fin Taylor. We talk about the differences between starting in London vs Bristol, playing to just comedians and Edinburgh 2014. For more info check out @FinTaylorcomedy	Listen

Ep 25: 100th Gig Special!

As I reached my 100th recently I thought it would be a good idea to sit around with some previous guests of the podcast and course to discuss what the last year for us has been like. After about 30 seconds of the madness that followed pressing 'record' I immediately regretted my decision... Although it was like wrestling with a heard of unruly children, it was an enjoyable episode, and there are a few nuggets of decent advice...

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Ep 24: Daryl Perry
We head to Wales again this week as we talk to the absolute legend that is Mr Daryl Perry. The MC at my first 'proper' gig, we all Rudys, Competitions, writing with others and how no body puts Daryl in the corner. Of a box.	Listen

Ep 23: Edinburgh Fringe Special!
It's and #edfringe special this week! I had intended to do an audio diary everyday documenting what was going on, but The Fringe is such a massive amazing beast, I just didn't have time! So here we have my fringe flatmates Tim Rudin and Matt Smallfield discussing what we got up to, who we saw, and what we though of The Edinburgh Fringe 2014	Listen

Ep 22: Tamer Kattan
We're going international again with the very funny Tamer Kattan. An Egyptian-born American who grew up in LA, we chat about his writing style, plans for the future, his work ethic and the differences between the UK and American open mic circuit. For more info follow on Twitter @TamerKattan or visit www.tamerkattan.com	Listen

Ep 21: Jenny Collier
This week we talk to the Welsh mountain elf herself, Jenny Collier! We talk about her first years in comedy, gigging at more than 2 venues, Edinburgh and that Tweet... For more information go to www.jennycolliercomedy.com or @jenjencollier	Listen

Ep20: Alexis Dubus
It's pro time again as we chat to the very funny Alexis Dubus. We chat about being comedy siblings, how he got started, running his own night and some of the latest things he's getting up to. A very enjoyable episode! For more info on Alexis visit www.alexisdubus.com	Listen

Ep 19: Nick Elleray
We are heading down south again as I chat with Nick Elleray. We talk about the current open mic scene, where he see's himself next year and why he really doesn't want a website...	Listen

Ep 18: Wendy Wason
We're going Pro again this week as I'm joined by the very funny Wendy Wason. An actress, comedian and writer, we talk about being comedic parents, how being in LA isn't a holiday and we get a bit political at the end... For more info visit: www.wendywason.co.uk	Listen

Ep17: Damian Clark
We are going international this week as I talk to a very funny guy from Down under, Damain Clark. We chat about how he got started, what the comedy scene is like in Ireland and his Comic's Comic. For more info visit: www.damianclark.com	Listen

Ep 16: Barry Ferns
In the hot seat this week is Mr Barry Ferns! Well known to pretty much everybody on the circuit, the comedy angel chats about his 7 days a week club, Angel Comedy, how he writes his material and where to look when you are talking to him? Lots of great advice here for anyone doing standup.	Listen

Ep 15: Alan Power
In the hot seat this week is a very funny man, Mr Alan Power. We chat about a legendary gig, inspiration for jokes and how it all got started.	Listen

Ep 14: Darren Walsh
Quite possibly the most unique act I've seen on the circuit so far, this weeks guest is Darren Walsh. Listen in to find out more...	Listen

Ep 13: Catherine Burgis
In the hot seat today is a fellow child of Logan, Catherine Burgis. We've probably done more gigs together than with anyone else, hopefully we find out why...	Listen

Ep 12: Sarah Mann
In the hot seat today is a very funny lady, Sarah Mann. We find out why I've never seen her do the same thing twice, her plans for the future and why she lovers her double act...	Listen

Ep11: Masud Milas
This weeks guest in the hot-seat is Masud Milas. A very smooth and funny man who's no stranger to the comedy circuit, helping out at Angel Comedy & Rudy's revenge, which are both very popular comedy nights. We talk about his diverse background, writing techniques, running an open mic night and what an audience really thought of Michael McIntyre...	Listen

Ep10: Wes Dalton
This week I'm chatting to the very funny fecker, Mr Wes Dalton! Wes is a fellow child Of Logan and we talk about his experience on the course, how he came to setting up his own night and how he kicked 'the habit'. You can find out more on the Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/582408618478799/ and Twitter @WesleyDalton	Listen

Ep6: Stuart Goldsmith
It's a very special episode this week as we Mr Stuart Goldsmith on the show! He is the man of The Comedians Comedian Podcast, a vastly superior podcast to my own. In the show we talk about how he got started, how he writes some of his stuff and a whole load more. I've never been so out of my depth... To find out more about Stuart check out www.comedianscomedian.com	Listen

Ep9: Robyn Perkins
In this weeks episode I talk to the very funny Robyn Perkins about her time in standup, the Edinburgh fringe, good/bad gigs, being an American in London and talking to no one on the phone...	Listen

Ep8: Katie Lane
In this weeks episode I talk to Katie Lane about comedy courses, competitions, being a woman on the circuit, and a whole load more. For more info check out her twitter @katieklane	Listen

Ep7: Tim Rudin
It's time for another Loganite from my comedy course, Mr Tim Rudin. We talk about all the usual stuff, including glazed doughnuts... Enjoy!	Listen

Ep5: David Whitney
In this week?s episode I have my first professional comedian on the show! David has been a stand up for about 6 years now, and gives us his insight into how the comedy world works, and explains how he got into comedy and his hope and dreams for the future. A very enlightening episode	Listen

Ep4: Mia Lane
In this weeks episode we talk to a fellow course member, Mia Lane. We talk about why she wanted to do the course, her favourite comedians, what she thinks about females in comedy, and her hopes for the future.	Listen

Ep3: Ben Fogg
In this weeks episode we talk to the very informative Ben Fogg. He has been a 'proper' stand up for a couple of years now, and gives us his insight into how the comedy world works, and explains how he got into comedy and his hope and dreams for the future...	Listen

Ep2: Ricky Bartlett
In this episode I talk to Ricky Bartlett, a fellow comedian with a beard. We talk about how he got started, what happened at his previous gigs, how he writes his material and where he sees himself after the course has finished. Oh and I ask him if I can be funny...	Listen

Ep1: Ben Keenan
In this first episode I talk to Ben Keenan, a fellow classmate on my comedy course. We go into detail about how he got started, how he writes his material and where he sees himself after the course has finished. Oh and I ask him if I can be funny...	Listen

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