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Laura Smyth (with a guest appearance from š¼ Bodhi Wilson š¼)
Laura Smyth is a comedian, writer and actor from East London.
In 2019 Laura won the Funny Women Awards having only been doing comedy for 5 months. Since then, she has continued to take the comedy scene by storm; a favourite on the live circuit Laura has supported Jack Whitehall and Michelle de Swarte on tour and played the Comedy Arena at Latitude, Reading and Leeds Festivals.
TV appearances include āLive At The Apolloā (BBC Two), āFrankie Boyleās New World Orderā (BBC Two), āJonathan Rossā Comedy Clubā (ITV1), āYesterday, Today and the Day Beforeā (Comedy Central) and āAs Yet Untitledā (Dave). Laura is soon to be seen making her debut appearance on āCats Does Countdownā for Channel 4. As an actor she has appeared in āPruā for BBC Three, independent feature āCottontailā and played the lead in her own original narrative non-tx āLaunderetteā for BBC.
Laura co-hosts BBC Sounds hit podcast āBang On Itā with Michelle de Swarte which is released weekly.
A prolific narrative writer, Laura has written on the new re-boot of āBad Educationā for BBC Three; new comedy series āDeep Fakesā for ITV2Ā as well as having several of her own projects in development, including original script commissions from BBC and Channel 4.Ā
UK Tour - starts April 2024 get tickets atĀ laurasmyth.comAI SAYS THIS IS ABOUT... In this conversation, Laura Smyth and Rich Wilson discuss the realities of life, living with a life-changing diagnosis, changing perspectives, and self-kindness. They also explore the themes of healing, connecting with others, changing the narrative, embracing life, facing mortality, and the power of love and connection. They discuss the importance of changing the story, shifting priorities, and finding balance. The conversation concludes with a discussion on faith and belief in a higher power. In this conversation, Laura Smyth reflects on life, death, and the importance of living in the present moment. She discusses the purpose of human connection and the desire to find truth and commonality through comedy. Laura also shares her experiences of childhood and parenting, emphasizing the importance of learning from past generations. She highlights the value of embracing imperfections and cherishing relationships. The conversation explores the balance between acknowledging and acting upon emotions, and the danger of overemphasizing feelings. Laura concludes with gratitude and excitement for her upcoming tour.
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55:00EDINBURGH FRINGE LISTINGS INFORMATION:Katie Norris: Farm FataleVenue: Pleasance Courtyard, BelowDate & Time: 31stĀ July ā 25thĀ August (excluding 14th), 20:30Duration: 60 minsInstagram: @katienorris26Katie's agent says...This yearās Edinburgh Festival Fringe will see award winning comedian Katie Norris make her solo debut following success with her first foray into solo stand-up comedy. As part of the critically acclaimed double act, Norris & Parker, Katie gathered a cult-like following and has been featured in top comedy picks from The Guardian, Evening Standard and The Independent. Now Katie has dipped her toe in the stand-up comedy waters for the first time and she will be doing the full festival run with her debut show, āFarm Fataleā. Directed byĀ Elf LyonsĀ and original music composed byĀ Chris ThomsonandĀ Huge Davies.Straight from farm to stage, agricultural icon Katie explores the most challenging period of her life ā when her cat Atticus went missing only to be found, unofficially adopted and well looked after by a woman who worked in marketing. Sheāll also touch on the grief of losing a parent and splitting from her partner ā but mainly the loss of her twin flame and familiar, Atticus. Katie will also explore the classic stereotypes that are forced on women, the challenges of dating as a mid-thirties woman (and comedian) in London and ageing in comparison to her Gen Z flatmate, expertly weaving in a sax solo and some show-stopping songs along the way.As well as enjoying sold out Fringe runs and receiving critical acclaim as part of Norris & Parker, Katie was also a semi-finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 and won the Musical Comedy Awards 2023. She can also be heard on BBC Radio 4āsĀ The Now Show,Ā NewsjackĀ andĀ DMs are Open.
Chelsea Birkby
52:08This week on Insane In The Men Brain, rich wilson is joined by excellent comedian and lovely human being Chelsea Birkby and another wonderful chat was had. Chelsea will be performing her new sow at this year's Edinburgh Festival brilliantly entitled "This Is Life, Cheeky Cheeky" tickets for which can be found here https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/chelsea-birkby-this-is-life-cheeky-cheeky
Daliso Chaponda
18:59This week on the award winning Insane In The Men Brain, Rich Wilson talks to star of Britain's Got Talent Daliso Chaponda about his early life growing up as the son of a diplomat amongst many other things.
Katsura Sunshine and Luca Cupani
50:45Canadian born comedian Katsura Sunshine has spent the last 20 years living in Japan. In that time, as an apprentice of storyteller Katsura Bunshi, he has learned the ancient art of Rakugo where performers tell stories that have been passed down from master to pupil for 400 years. Joining him now is fantastic comedian and returning Men Brain hero Luca Cupani who alongside Sunshine brings his own version of these incredible stories to a residency at the Leicester Square Theatre in London.
37. Michelle Shaughnessy
50:09"Michelle has the remarkable ability to turn what others would consider a disaster into pure comedy gold. She has the talent plus capability to be raw, honest, vulnerable and INCREDIBLY funny all at once. Her interactions with an audience never fail to be explosively entertaining. I am very excited for her new show" ADAM HILLS"I canāt for the life of me understand why sheās not a household name!ā ED BYRNE"Hilarious! The ideal night out" KATHERINE RYANFind Michelle @michellesfunny on all platformshttps://www.michellesfunny.com/Catch Michelle at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024Title of Show: Michelle Shaughnessy: Too Late BabyVenue: Underbelly Bristo Square: DaisyTime: 2.45pmDates: 31ST July ā 25th August (except 12th)PHOTO CREDIT - STEVE ULLATHORNEĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā
James Smith of Yard Act
47:47"Fixer Upper" singer James Smith from the brilliant Yard Act talks to comedian Rich Wilson recorded at The Social, Little Portland Street, London.See Yard Act headline Millennium Square in Leeds on 3rd August. For all aother dates, merch and music go toĀ https://www.yardactors.com/
35. Christian Jegard
01:08:13Christian Jegard is definitely one to watch as he climbs his way up the comedy ladder but to even find the ladder in the first place, he's had to overcome some major obstacles in his life such as OCD which led to him burning his own hair, early life diagnosis ADHD and a severe bout of agoraphobia but despite all of this, he's now carving himself out an incredibly fruitful and interesting career in comedy and it was a real pleasure to have him on.
7. Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd
47:49Hear Richard Gadd's open and honest chat with Rich Wilson at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, discussing some of the events that inspired the hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer.#Netflix #RichardGadd #BabyReindeer
34. Luke Bayliss
54:46Luke's socials are: @Llukebayliss and his online Sober Community:Instagram- Sober Life GuidesLuke Bayless shares his personal journey of addiction and recovery, highlighting the destructive nature of alcohol and the need for help. He discusses the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of drinking to numb the pain and anxiety, and the desperation to escape the reality of life. Luke emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help and the relief that comes with making that decision. He also explores the connection between ADHD and substance use disorder, shedding light on the underlying factors that contribute to addiction. Luke's story is a testament to the transformative power of seeking help and finding a new path. Luke shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and the importance of addressing mental health and seeking support. He emphasizes the need for men to break the stigma and talk about their feelings. Luke also discusses the power of positive self-talk and changing one's mindset. He highlights the benefits of sobriety and the importance of building a supportive community. Luke is now an ambassador for ADHD UK and has started a platform called Sober Life Guides to provide guidance and support for those struggling with addiction and mental health.#addiction #recovery #alcohol #ADHD #substanceusedisorder #mentalhealth #sobriety