On the Mic Stand Up Comedy

Mitch Benn is back at the Edinburgh Fringe, with guitar in hand, a spring in his step, a bee in his bonnet and giving a piece of his mind. He talks to On the Mic about 'Doing it on Purpose', Trump, Blade Runner, his Terra novels, and mutch more. We're also treated to several brilliant tracks, including 'Flat Earthers', 'Trump and Macron', 'Happy Birthday War', 'Don't Fuck Up the Sequel to Blade Runner' and the classic, 'Everything Sounds Like Coldplay'. LINKS http://www.mitchbenn.com https://www.patreon.com/mitchbenn/posts http://bestforfilm.com/film-blog/deckard-is-not-a-bloody-replicant-blade-runner-1982-a-defence/ https://www.facebook.com/mitch.benn.3 https://www.instagram.com/mitch_benn/ https://twitter.com/MitchBenn Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Diane talks about her new comedy series, Galaxy Ball Team Earth, and introduces us to some of the characters. Featuring clips from the show. Watch episodes and get more info at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcn5_nrxVdBqpA3dqF0UPbw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galaxyballteamearth/ Diane's Website: https://www.dianespencer.tv/galaxy-ball/ On the Mic is produced by Martin Walker in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Enjoy 15 minutes of comedy and chat with the county’s leading impressionist, Jan Ravens. Hear from Jan, alongside Theresa May, Diane Abbott, Fiona Bruce, Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson, Kirsty Wark, Donald Trump and more. ‘Jan Ravens: Difficult Woman’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jan-ravens-difficult-woman Twitter: @thatjanravens Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RavensJan/ Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Enjoy 10 minutes of stand up and chat with the ‘Mock The Week’ regular, Ed Byrne. Are we all being spoiled? Is Ed spoiling his own kids? Are nettles sent by the devil? Ed’s current show, ‘Spoiler Alert’ is enjoying an Edinburgh run before it goes on tour. ‘Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ed-byrne-spoiler-alert Twitter: @MrEdByrne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ed.Byrne.Comedian/ Website: http://edbyrne.com/ Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Enjoy 15 minutes of chat with Pippa, an award-winning comedian, actor, songwriter and improviser. as heard every week on Radio 4’s ‘The Now Show’ and as seen the world over on the stage with ‘Showstoppers: Improvised Musical’. In many ways, she is the new Brian Conley. ‘Pippa Evans: Joy Provision!’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/pippa-evans-joy-provision Twitter: @IAmPippaEvans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePippaEvans/ Website: http://www.pippaevans.com/ © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

In an extended 30 minute interview we hear from leading story telling comedian, Martha McBrier, who is back in Edinburgh with a new show, ‘Balamory Doubtfire’. We hear her origin story, from winning a major competition on her third gig, to getting into bother over a didgeridoo. ‘Balamory Doubtfire’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Free Festival: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/balamory-doubtfire Twitter: @marthamcbrier Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martha.mcbrier Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the brilliant Tiff Stevenson. This is her eighth solo show at the Fringe, and she’s better than ever. Direct, uncompromising, but with a mischievous twinkle in her eye, Tiff chats about the things that matter. ‘Tiff Stevenson: Bombshell’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-bombshell Twitter: @tiffstevenson Website: http://tiffstevenson.co.uk/ Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with comedian, writer and actor, Dane Baptiste. Fresh from his success with original BBC sitcom, ‘Sunny D’, Dane returns to Edinburgh with a new show about G.O.D. – namely, Gold, Money and Drugs. Is Christianity the new ‘C-bomb?’ ‘Dane Baptiste: G.O.D.’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/dane-baptiste-g-o-d-gold-oil-drugs Twitter: @Danebaptweets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaneBaptistecomedy/ Website: http://danebaptiste.co.uk/ Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Phil Pagett: Bare Jokes (01:00, Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire) Michael says: "IMPORTANT: Phil is brilliant. Really, really brilliant. He’s on at the INSANE time of 1am but we’re all going. TONIGHT! Well, Monday night/Tuesday morning really." Twitter: @Phil_Pagett Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Eleanor Tiernan: People Pleaser (15:10, Banshee Labyrinth) Michael says: "Surreal and self-deprecating brilliance. Not just self-deprecating, she deprecates others too. One of the very best comedy minds at the Fringe." @eleanortiernan Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Gavin Webster: It’s About Time We Had More Women in There (19:35, Stand 2) Michael says: "I never ever miss a Gavin Webster show because they’re always insane, subversive and very, very funny. Gavin is the Fringe, as far as I’m concerned." Twitter: @Thegavinwebster Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (23:50, Heroes @ Monkey Barrel) Michael says: "At some point, we all have to go to a late night mixed-bill show and ACMS is the best one there is. It’s basically the whole Fringe in one very drunk 130 minutes." Twitter @AltComMemSoc Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Joe Wells: I Hope I Die Before I Start Voting Conservative (12:05, PBH @ Sneaky Pete’s) Michael says: "It’s a bit early but it’s a bit brilliant too. I love Joe and was lucky enough to see a preview of this recently. Let’s all go! It’s FREE!" @joewellscomic Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Dan Antopolski: Return of the Dan Antopolski (21:15, Assembly George Square Studios) Michael says: "I am delighted he’s back! Surreal, clever, daft and strangely beautiful. I doubt he’ll have trouble selling out so get your ticket quick. This is a two-for-one day too, so… double quick." Twitter: @DanAntopolski Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Caroline Mabey: Quetzals 19:40, Just the Tonic @ The Caves Michael says: "I’ve seen this show already and it is excellent. Caroline is always brilliantly funny and inventive. She’s a true original. This is a two-for-one day so bring a friend." @CarolineMabey Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Enjoy 10 minutes of chat with one of On the Mic’s comedy heroes, comedian and actor Terry Alderton. Terry chats about his friendship with Malcolm Hardee, the state of the current comedy circuit, appearing in EastEnders and his Edinburgh show with long-term collaborator Johnny Spurling. ‘Terry Alderton: All Crazy Now’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/terry-alderton-all-crazy-now Twitter: @TerryAlderton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terryaldertoncomedian Website: http://www.terryalderton.com/ Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Enjoy 10 minutes of stand up and chat with Shazia. Alongside comedian Mark Watson, she was among ten luminaries in this year’s series of 'The Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls'. When she returned, the world had changed. ‘Shazia Mirza: With Love from St Tropez’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/shazia-mirza-with-love-from-st-tropez Twitter: @shaziamirza1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shazia-Mirza-11830697284/ Website: http://www.shazia-mirza.com/ Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Enjoy 15 minutes of music and chat with the brilliant Jenny Bede. Through a mixture of song, stand-up and sass, Jenny explores what it means to find yourself as a childless woman in your 30s. She tackles modern gender politics, love, sex and parents… ‘Jenny Bede: Eggtime’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jenny-bede-eggtime Twitter: @JennyBede YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ11zARikw1ZnWS8Khj2AJg Musical performances provided by the artist for promotional purposes. ‘Taylor Swift - Bad Blood Spoof’ Written and performed by Cariad Lloyd & Jenny Bede. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6he68N61faw ‘Oi Tits’ Written & Performed by Jenny Bede. Music by Jenny Bede & Kevan Frost. Music arranged and produced by Kevan Frost. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1i1uKyo1Ks&t=2s ‘Emoji Song’ Written & Performed by Jenny Bede. Music by Kevan Frost. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQeoF6nBrrg © Jenny Bede 2015-2017 May contain material that some find offensive. Interview © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Many thanks to Mel Brown of Impressive PR. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with comedian, turned political spokesperson, turned comedian, Ayesha Hazarika. How does the former special adviser to Ed Miliband and Harriet Harman feel about the rise of Jeremy Corbyn? What’s Westminster really like on the inside? ‘Ayesha Hazarika: State of the Nation’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ayesha-hazarika-state-of-the-nation Twitter: @ayeshahazarika Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ayesha.hazarika Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Elliot feels that he has changed enormously in the last twelve months and that his material is beginning to reflect that. But what’s his beef with Paul Fleckney of comedy industry website Chortle? Featuring stand up recorded live at the Comedy Store in 2016. ‘Elliot Steel: Near Life Experience’ is appearing as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/elliot-steel-near-life-experience Twitter: @elliotsteelcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elliotsteelcom/ Comedy performance provided by the artist for promotional purposes. May contain material that some find offensive. © 2017 On the Mic. Produced in association with Broadway Baby, Fringepig and Voice Republic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com