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The Comedy Arcade

Comedians playing in a game of competitive small talk

Part game show and part chat show. Your host, London Welsh comedian Vix Leyton, holds an ever-changing numbered list of 30 possible subjects - from everyday to current affairs - and invites three comics to compete to tak
Latest Episode5/6/2021

Episode 30 - Dizzee Rascal Backstage In A Portaloo - with Sean Smith, Ian Stone & Marc Burrows

Season 1, Ep. 30
In the final episode of series one, Vix Leyton invites comedians Ian Stone and Marc Burrows to compete against rock star podcaster Sean Smith for the prize of glory.Petty crimes with serious consequences, how Marc got the best seat in the house for Dizzee Rascal and why you should never ask the Stone family to ‘make some noise’ at a gig. An epic closing clash.You can find Sean on Twitter & Instagram and hear him on Sappenin' PodcastYou can find Ian on Twitter & InstagramYou can find Marc on Twitter & Instagram
5/6/2021

Episode 30 - Dizzee Rascal Backstage In A Portaloo - with Sean Smith, Ian Stone & Marc Burrows

Season 1, Ep. 30
In the final episode of series one, Vix Leyton invites comedians Ian Stone and Marc Burrows to compete against rock star podcaster Sean Smith for the prize of glory.Petty crimes with serious consequences, how Marc got the best seat in the house for Dizzee Rascal and why you should never ask the Stone family to ‘make some noise’ at a gig. An epic closing clash.You can find Sean on Twitter & Instagram and hear him on Sappenin' PodcastYou can find Ian on Twitter & InstagramYou can find Marc on Twitter & Instagram
4/29/2021

Episode 29 - Where Did I Lose You, Was It When I Was Sick In My Hand? - with Helen Bauer, Maff Brown & Ross McGrane

Season 1, Ep. 29
This week Vix Leyton invites Helen Bauer, Maff Brown and Ross McGrane to take on the balls. The conspiracy theories category yields some fascinating insights from Helen Bauer, Maff on meeting the parents, a call from a 90s boyband legend interrupting the show, and the best, boldest calling-in-sick effort on record from Ross McGrane. You can find Helen on Twitter & Instagram You can find Maff on Twitter & InstagramYou can find Ross on Twitter & Instagram
4/22/2021

Episode 28 - I Wouldn't Leave The House Like This - with Athena Kugbleni, Thom Tuck & Jen Smith

Season 1, Ep. 28
This week Vix Leyton invites Athena Kugbleni and Jen Smith to join Dandy Man Thom Tuck in the Arcade. This week the conversation takes us from wedding De ja vu to the appropriate dress code for national TV. And get your pens out - there is also a chicken recipe. You can find Athena on Twitter & Instagram You can find Jen on Twitter & InstagramYou can find Thom on Twitter & Instagram
4/15/2021

Episode 27 - They Went Into God's Arms - with Shazia Mirza, Alice Fraser & Charlie George

Season 1, Ep. 27
This week Vix Leyton invites Alice Fraser, Charlie George and Shazia Murza to the Arcade. This week the conversation spans everything from a Catholic education to age limits on emojis, with stops along the way at underage drinking and musings on whether it's ever appropriate to enjoy the music of Morrissey. You can find Shazia on Twitter & Instagram You can find Alice on Twitter & InstagramYou can find Charlie on Twitter & Instagram
4/8/2021

Episode 26 - Torso Of The Week - with Russell Kane, Katy Brand & Stu Whiffen

Season 1, Ep. 26
This week Vix Leyton invites Katy Brand, Russell Kane and Stu Whiffen to the Arcade. All time contenders for worst prize ever won, as a Loaded award goes up against a backhanded Blue Belt and an ill fated meeting with Calvin Harris. Big Ball Energy here. You can find Russell on Twitter & Instagram & on Evil GeniusYou can find Katy on Twitter & InstagramYou can find Stu on Twitter & Instagram & with Vix on the Hardcore Listing Podcast
4/1/2021

Episode 25 - Procrasturbation - with David Fynn, Sara Barron & Juliette Burton

Season 1, Ep. 25
This week Vix Leyton invites American Dream Sara Barron, star of stage and screen, David Fynn and comedy Queen Juliette Burton to the arcade. This episode opens with a (solo) bang, as Sara explains a teenage repetitive strain, David on going undercover AC12 style as a young actor tasked with finding a criminal on the factory floor and why farmers from Devon need not apply when it comes to Juliette's dating preferences - and don't mention the rats. You can find Sara on Twitter & InstagramYou can find Juliette on Twitter & InstagramYou can find David on Twitter & Instagram
3/25/2021

Episode 24 - Nina - with Eshaan Akbar, Jo Caulfield & Louise Leigh

Season 1, Ep. 24
This week Vix Leyton invites Jo Caulfield, Louise Leigh (the fancy spelling) and Eshaan Akbar to an arcade recorded on International Women's Day.In this episode, cutlery etiquette gets a lot of airtime, Louise has a support knicker related injury to report, Jo tells us how her family's lockdown entertainment programme left much to be desired and Eshaan valiantly represents all men.You can find Jo on Twitter & InstagramYou can find Louise on Twitter & InstagramYou can find Eshaan on Twitter & Instagram