This week I am talking with Sally-Anne Hayward about what is a comedy festival, the minutiae of human life and how you just need to give it a go.*Find out more on her website.*Go see her latest Show.*Follow on BlueSky.*On or Instagram.*And subscribe to her Podcast.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Gareth Gwynn about world (local) radio domination, the joy of bringer gigs and 2001: A Space Odyssey as an alternative to clocks.*Regular listeners will no doubt spot I spoke to Gareth previously about the superb comedy that is Tourist Trap.*However, this time he faces the 12 questions while mandatory plugging his first solo one-man show.*You can find out all about him on his website.*If you're at Ed Fringe, don't miss his show, Cyril.*And do listen to (and 5*) his first interview, of course: Tourist Trap.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with David Alfie Ward on being honest about mental health, the dangers of customer requests and sacrifices made for self tapes.*Follow him on BlueSky.*On Instagram,*And on TikTok. *Subscribe to his YouTube Channel.*Listen to his podcast, Bipolar and I.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I am talking with Rich Wilson about nothing is limited anymore, no-one remembers your shame and how everything influences you.*Find out more on his website.*Follow him on Instagram.*Rich is also on BlueSky.*Subscribe to Insane In The Men Brain.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Matt Owen about the life of a writer, how it's not writers block, outsmarting AI and respecting yourself (and others).*For more information, visit his website.*Follow Matt on BlueSky.*Read his blog.*Used an AI Wedding Speech and it's awful? Book Matt.*Buy fabulous designs from his wife, Gail.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Stella Graham about reviewers, the not so secret secrets of live shows and the wonder of pickleball.*Find out more on her website.*Listen to Stella on YouTube.*Go see her Live.*Listen to her podcast, Stell Me About It.*Follow Stella on Instagram.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking with Ria Lina about VAT (new comedians a must listen), acting and growing up with an incredible DVD collection.*Find out more on her website.*Follow Ria on your social media of choice.*Go watch her new show Riabellion.*Listen to Ria Lina Gets Forensic on BBC Radio 4.*Watch her work on YouTube.*Follow Ria on Patreon.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Graham Duff about his incredible career but mainly focusing on one of his creations, Ideal.*Featuring Johnny Vegas alongside a host of stars, the show ran from 2005 to 2011 and is now a Stage Show.*You can currently watch all seven (yes, 7) series on BBC iPlayer.*Find out more on his website.*Or about his Record Label.*He gives lectures on screenwriting.*Watch him as a horrifying waiter in Deep Breath.*Then watch his acting ShowReel.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Leroy Brito about why he will never have the Brito Museum, appearing in Baby Reindeer and sneezing as a WIP.*Watch his debut Stand Up show on BBC iPlayer.*Buy tickets to see Leroy at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.*My mis-remembering his first stand up Butetown Boy.*Listen to his podcast Who's the GOAT?*And his other podcast Moment of Truth.*Find more of his work on YouTube.*And a short for BBC Sesh on Crossing The Bridge.*Follow him on Instagram.*And hopefully BBC iPlayer will bring back Black & Welsh.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Tom Mayhew about travelling 6 hours to tell one joke, creating an incredible new TV show on the fly and redefining what we value as success.*Find out more on his website.*Go watch him at the Leicester Comedy Festival.*Listen to his Radio 4 show (based on a Sell Out Tour) on BBC Sounds.*Watch more of his work on YouTube.*Listen to his podcast Snooker Loopy.*And follow him on Instagram.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.