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!
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Ep 157: Magicians, Blackouts & Writing Jokes with A.I.
Marc is currently on his UK tour with shows this weekend in Manchester, Liverpool & Leeds. Tickets here: https://www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tourThis week Steve discusses his trip to the physio, and how a period without his phone led him to a humbling realisation about the experience. Stu recounts the recent power-outage which forced him to do a stand-up show in candlelight, and the boays ask ChatGPT to write a joke in the style of all three of them.Sign 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!
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Ep 156: Suck My Balls with Stu Murphy & Liam Withnail
Marc is currently on his stand-up tour of the UK and Ireland! Tickets are on sale here now: www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tourThis week Marc and Liam Withnail are joined by comedian and improviser Stuart Murphy. Stu gets reminded he hosted Marc’s second ever gig (and some of the core comedy memories it formed in his brain), before they explore Stu’s background in improv, and how he ended up making national news after receiving a complaint when he told an audience to “suck my balls”. Plus, Stu recounts tales of the early days of the Scottish comedy club circuit, they explore his talent for making fun of new acts who’ve died onstage, and Stu reflects on doing his debut Edinburgh hour after decades on the circuit. Sign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: www.patreon.com/somelaughYou can listen to Stu Murphy's podcast (alongside fellow comedian Joe Heenan) Stu and Joe's Big Dumb Film Show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JKoYC356DniGxOPt4eTj9Liam is back at the Edinburgh Fringe this August with his new show "Big Strong Boy". Tickets here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/liam-withnail-big-strong-boyYou 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 155: Car-tastrophes
Marc's tour of the UK and Ireland kicks off this week! Tickets are on sale here now: www.marcjenningscomedy.com/tourThis week Steve's had some boiler troubles, Stuart never having had a driving lesson inspires Marc to recount the various car troubles he's had - plus there's chat of the new Danny Dyer film, the upcoming American Pyscho remake, wildfires in Scotland and an annoying heckler at Nate Bargatze's stand-up show at the Royal Concert Hall.Sign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here: www.patreon.com/somelaughYou can watch Stu, Marc & Steve's stand-up specials on the Some Laugh YouTube channel here: 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 154: Jonathan Watson - Only An Excuse, Two Doors Down & Working on Alan Partridge
GLASGOW: Stuart is recording his new stand-up special "Horse" at Blackfriars on Sunday 27th April. Tickets here: https://wegottickets.com/SomeLaughPodcastThis week the boays are joined by star of Only an Excuse and Two Doors Down Jonathan Watson. They discuss the origins of OAE?, whether Jonathan ever received any backlash (or Sir Alex's Ferguson's famous hairdryer treatment) due to any of his impressions, and recount some of classic Only an Excuse sketches. Plus, Jonathan discusses his starring role in BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, working with Steve Coogan on This Time with Alan Partridge, and how after starring alongside Brian Cox he could have appeared in an episode of Succession.You can listen to Jonathan's new podcast Forget the Ball (alongside OAE? creator Phil Differ and the real Chick Young) here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JpTJBuenEyFvhKdctmneX?si=443c4dfb547f4c6bSign up to our Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content including access to all our live shows here:www.patreon.com/somelaughMarc is going on his first UK & Ireland tour in the summer of 2025 (now with added shows in Glasgow & Bristol) Tickets are on sale here now: You can watch Stu, Marc & Steve's stand-up specials on the Some Laugh YouTube channel here: 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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