{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/646204ca41a73600110c86d5/68d13bc0146cfd1a656b3e65?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Laura Lexx: Punchline Optimiser  - From Tags to Stitches","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/646204ca41a73600110c86d5/1758542604540-6542050b-c6a3-44e3-9c57-1019bcff1f57.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>Laura Lexx: Punchline Optimiser - From Tags to Stitches</h2><h3>🎙️ <strong>Episode Overview</strong></h3><p>Buckle up as Steve Otis Gunn teams up with comedian, writer, and all-around powerhouse <strong>Laura Lexx</strong> for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud conversation packed with sharp insights and unapologetic honesty. From her early grind as a search engine optimiser to commanding the spotlight on <em>Live at the Apollo</em>, Laura pulls back the curtain on her comedic journey. Along the way, she shares stories of cramped Fringe rooms, TV quirks that drive her mad, and a riotous takedown of <em>Blue Peter’s</em> mind-numbing monotony.</p><p>Episode Highlights:</p><ul><li>How the 1979 alternative comedy boom flipped British stand-up on its head</li><li>Why not saying the word 'Debenhams' on stage proved difficult</li><li>Why AI should concentrate on picking up dog poo instead of trying to replace art</li><li>Why <em>Clarkson’s Farm</em> might actually be brilliant</li></ul><p>This episode will appeal to fans of stand-up comedy and anyone who loves a good rant about retro TV</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🎭 <strong>About Laura</strong></h3><p>Laura Lexx is a critically acclaimed comedian, writer, and podcaster with a knack for honest storytelling. She’s lit up the Edinburgh Fringe with sell-out shows and slayed on <em>Live at the Apollo</em> and <em>Celebrity Mastermind</em>. Her books, <em>Klopp Actually</em> and <em>Pivot</em>, are laugh-out-loud treasures, and her new podcast, <em>Comedy Bureau</em>, is your next comedy obsession.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🔗 <strong>Connect with Laura</strong></h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lexxlaura/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/LauraLexxComedy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@lauralexxcomedian?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></li></ul><h3><br></h3><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>: Laura Lexx – Comedian &amp; Author</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 47 minutes</p><p><strong>Release Date</strong>: October 2, 2025</p><p><strong>Season</strong>: 4, Episode 19</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"}