Bonus: Adam Curtis on "Shifty", Self-Interest & Why We're All "Scunnered"
Marc talks to journalist and documentary filmmaker Adam Curtis ahead of his latest release "Shifty". Adam gives his views on where we're at politically after Trump's re-election, Labour's increasing unpopularity and the rise in the polls of Nigel Farage's Reform. Other topics include Margaret Thatcher, politicians "cosplaying badness", kayfabe, comedy, Kneecap, Young Fathers, Ayn Rand, Gary's Economics and how everyone has ended up feeling so "scunnered".Shifty: Living in Britain at the End of the 20th Century" is available on BBC iPlayer from Saturday 14th June.Marc is performing his new show "Bread and Circuses" at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 28th July-24th August. Tickets here: https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tour
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Ep 161: Kim Blythe on UFO Capital of the World, Dismal Denny & Search for Reform's Phantom Candidate
Marc is currently on tour with Irish dates this week in Derry & Belfast. Tickets here: https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tourThis week the boays are joined by comedian Kim Blythe. Kim discusses her meteoric rise on the stand-up scene having successfully transitioned from online sketches to the stage, reveals why her native town of Denny campaigned FOR being named the most dismal town in the UK, and the neighbouring town of Bonnybridge being known as the UFO capital of the world. Plus, Kim recounts how she turned online-sleuth to deduce whether a local Reform candidate actually existed, working in a pub made famous by Still Game, and reflects on why you need to have a thick skin to put yourself out there, both in real life and online.Kim will be performing her new show "Cowboy" at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Tickets here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/kim-blythe-cowboySign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: www.patreon.com/somelaughMarc Steve & Stu are doing joint previews together in Glasgow ahead of the Edinburgh festival. Tickets here: Tuesday 17th June: https://www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/event-details-registration/2025somelaugh1Tuesday 8th July: https://www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/event-details-registration/2025somelaugh2Tuesday 22nd July: https://www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/event-details-registration/2025somelaugh3 You can watch the boays' stand-up specials for free here on the Some Laugh YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55Stand-Up Tickets:Marc: https://linktr.ee/MarcJenkoStu: https://linktr.ee/StuartMcPSteve: https://linktr.ee/stephenbuchananYou can follow Some Laugh on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok - and please remember to leave a 5 star review!
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Ep 160: Bernard's Swatch
Marc is currently on tour with Irish dates THIS WEEKEND in Cork & Dublin before heading to Derry & Belfast next week. Tickets here: https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tourThis week Marc discusses having his windscreen smashed whilst on tour, Steve launches a discussion about the plausibility of multiverses (with an incredibly Empire State Building slant) and they ponder the internal logic of kids TV series Bernard's Watch. Plus, they discuss watching the new Netflix series on Fred & Rose West, as well as Channel 4's Virgin Island.Sign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: www.patreon.com/somelaughMarc Steve & Stu are doing joint previews together in Glasgow ahead of the Edinburgh festival. Tickets here: Tuesday 17th June: https://www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/event-details-registration/2025somelaugh1Tuesday 8th July: https://www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/event-details-registration/2025somelaugh2Tuesday 22nd July: https://www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/event-details-registration/2025somelaugh3 You can watch the boays' stand-up specials for free here on the Some Laugh YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55Stand-Up Tickets:Marc: https://linktr.ee/MarcJenkoStu: https://linktr.ee/StuartMcPSteve: https://linktr.ee/stephenbuchananYou can follow Some Laugh on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok - and please remember to leave a 5 star review!
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Ep 159: Jacob Hawley on Screen Rot, School Boners and Auditioning for Ted Lasso
This week Steve and CMB are joined by comedian Jacob Hawley. They discuss the perils of being in high school and getting an erection during class, the difficulties of stag do's going too far, and Jacob's father-in-law buying a boat he plans on sailing to the Caribbean. Plus, the boys talk train etiquette, Jacob discusses his hit podcast Screen Rot & reveals what happened when he got an audition to appear in Ted Lasso.You can find Jacob's podcast Screen Rot as well as links to his stand-up and upcoming shows here: https://linktr.ee/JacobhawleyChris is doing loads of Fringe previews over the summer (including a joint one with Marc at The Stand in Glasgow on 14th July). All dates here: https://linktr.ee/macarthurboydSteve has several WIPs ahead of the Edinburgh festival which you can find here: https://linktr.ee/stephenbuchananMarc is currently on tour with his next shows in Ireland throughout June before doing Birmingham, Brighton, & London. Tickets here: https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tourSign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: www.patreon.com/somelaughMarc Steve & Stu are doing joint previews together in Glasgow ahead of the Edinburgh festival. Tickets here: Tuesday 17th June: https://www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/event-details-registration/2025somelaugh1Tuesday 8th July: https://www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/event-details-registration/2025somelaugh2Tuesday 22nd July: https://www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/event-details-registration/2025somelaugh3 You can watch the boays' stand-up specials for free here on the Some Laugh YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55Stand-Up Tickets:Marc: https://linktr.ee/MarcJenkoStu: https://linktr.ee/StuartMcPSteve: https://linktr.ee/stephenbuchananYou can follow Some Laugh on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok - and please remember to leave a 5 star review!
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Ep 158: Sam Tallent on "Running the Light", Living in an Anarchist Compound & Balancing The Road with Real Life
This week Marc & CMB are joined by comedian and author of "Running the Light" Sam Tallent. They swap stories of unplayable stand-up charity gigs, Sam reveals how he relied on eating out of dumpsters during his early days as a struggling artist, and shares some words of wisdom on how to balance life as a touring comic with taking care of yourself and your relationships. Plus, he discusses the origins and process behind his acclaimed novel "Running the Light", reveals which current Hollywood darling may be in place to play his protagnist Billy-Ray, and why he's developed such an affinity for Glasgow crowds.Sam's novel "Running the Light" is available to purchase here: https://store.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/products/running-the-lightChris is doing loads of Fringe previews over the summer (including a joint one with Marc at The Stand in Glasgow on 14th July). All dates here: https://linktr.ee/macarthurboydMarc is currently on his UK tour with a show this weekend in Newcastle. Tickets here: https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tourSign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: www.patreon.com/somelaughYou can watch the boays' stand-up specials for free here on the Some Laugh YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55Stand-Up Tickets:Marc: https://linktr.ee/MarcJenkoStu: https://linktr.ee/StuartMcPSteve: https://linktr.ee/stephenbuchananYou can follow Some Laugh on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok - and please remember to leave a 5 star review!
Scottish comedians Marc Jennings, Stephen Buchanan and Stuart McPherson have some laugh - or at least some laughs - on a weekly basis, discussing topics big and small - while joined by guests from the world of comedy.
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