{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/646204ca41a73600110c86d5/6862a34cdb315037b76491d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Joe Kent-Walters: From Clown School to Cult Stardom with Frankie Monroe","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/646204ca41a73600110c86d5/1751294771711-601f1843-11eb-4813-8f61-8e96d6dc54ce.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2><strong>Joe Kent-Walters: From Clown School to Cult Stardom with Frankie Monroe</strong></h2><h3>🎙️<strong>Episode Overview</strong></h3><p>In this surreal and wildly entertaining episode, Steve Otis Gunn sits down with Joe Kent-Walters, the brilliant mind behind the cult character Frankie Monroe. From training at a Parisian clown school to surviving open-plan toilets and overpriced Edinburgh housing, Joe blends theatrical roots with punk cabaret energy and a surprising affection for Wurzel Gummidge. Together, they chat about late-night comedy magic, the horror of gentrified goth culture, and the sheer physical toll of throwing yourself around a stage in dress shoes for a month straight.</p><p>Highlights include:</p><ul><li>How sharing a toilet-adjacent bed in Paris prepared him for Fringe housing</li><li>The surprising influence of George Formby</li><li>Why Joe breaks character after each show</li><li>The personal cost of inventing a character who's made a deal with the devil</li><li>His fondness for bargain bin VHS tapes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re into character comedy or just some old-school British weirdness, this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>🎤 About Joe Kent-Walters</strong></h3><p>Joe Kent-Walters is a British comedian who’s best known for his larger-than-life alter ego Frankie Monroe. His work blends physical theatre, absurdism, and cabaret in a way that’s earned him praise throughout the comedy community, winning him The Edinburgh Fringe's Best Newcomer Award in 2024.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>🔗 Connect with Joe (Frankie)</h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/joe_is_frankiemonroe/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://frankiemonroelive.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>📢 Follow the Podcast</h3><p>Stay updated with the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/clothesneedburning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@clothesneedburning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@clothesneedburning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>This podcast is now called <em>All My Clothes Need Burning</em>. We’ve leaned into the chaos.</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Steve Otis Gunn</p><p><strong>Guest</strong>: Joe Kent-Walters – Comedian &amp; Writer</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 48 minutes</p><p><strong>Release Date</strong>: July 20, 2025</p><p><strong>Season</strong>: 4, Episode 10</p><p>All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn</p><p>Please buy my book <em>You Shot My Dog and I Love You</em>, available in all good bookshops and online.</p>","author_name":"Steve Otis Gunn"}