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Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

Award-winning writer Alex Lynch interviews some of the top writers and performers from the world of sketch and character comedy.


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  • 16. Tom Basden

    55:32
    In our series finale, Alex chats to writer and actor Tom Basden (BBC’s ‘Here We Go’, Radio 4’s ‘Cowards’, ITV2’s ‘Plebs’) in his local cafe about his latest play adaptation, permutations of sketch shows, and writing a pandemic-based comedy.Tom also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 26th September 2022.Note: Please excuse the couple of moments where the mic cuts out and had to be swapped out for the back-up voice-note recording.You can find more of Tom’s work here… https://www.tombasden.com/              Insta: @tom.basdenBook tickets to ‘Accidental Death of an Anarchist’ here…  https://anarchistwestend.com/Watch ‘Here We Go’ on iPlayer.Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Twitter. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

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  • 15. Michelle Fahrenheim

    01:00:00
    MICHELLE FAHRENHEIMAlex chats to writer and actor Michelle Fahrenheim (BBC ‘Quickies’, The Free Association) – in person and in her podcast debut - about short films, Ships and starring in the first Instagram sitcom.Michelle also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 23rd August 2022. You can find more of Michelle’s work here… https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleFahrenheimTw: @MFahrenheim / Insta: @michellefahrenheimWatch The Undercover Recruiter on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/theundercoverrecruiter/?hl=en Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Twitter. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com
  • 14. The Sugdens

    01:02:32
    Alex chats to his first guest duo in the form of writing and performing married couple, Chris and Jen Sugden, about making Victoriocity, slogging away at the Fringe, and improvising murder mysteries.Chris and Jen also create a character together on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to them by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 1st August 2022. Since the time of recording, release dates for projects discussed have shifted.Listen to Victoriocity at… https://www.victoriocity.com/Tw:/Insta: @jensugden Tw: @chrssgdn/ Insta: cmgsugdenPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Twitter. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com
  • 13. Steve McNeil

    01:03:51
    Alex chats to writer, performer and Royal Institution regular, Steve McNeil (‘Wi-Fi Wars’, ‘Go 8-Bit’) about getting your live show made for TV, combining videogames and live audiences, and understudying Rik Mayall.Steve also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 15th July 2022. You can find more of Steve’s work here… https://www.stevemcneil.co.uk/   Insta: @stevefromgo8bitKeep track of ‘WiFi Wars’ tour dates here… https://www.wifiwars.co.uk/Order Steve’s book ‘Hey! Listen!’ here… https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hey-Listen-journey-through-golden/dp/1472261364/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1536321414&sr=8-1Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Twitter. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com
  • 12. Sooz Kempner

    01:00:42
    Alex chats to writer and performer Sooz Kempner (BBC’s ‘Doctor Who: Doomsday’) about the Royal Music Academy, Reply Guys, Richard Thomas, and retro videogames.Sooz also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 13th July 2022.You can find more of Sooz’s work here… https://www.soozkempner.co.uk/Tw: @SoozUK / Insta: @soozkempnerWatch Sooz’s sketches and videos here… https://www.youtube.com/@SoozUKPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Twitter. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com
  • 11. Terry Mynott

    01:02:30
    Alex chats to writer, actor and impressionist Terry Mynott (Channel 4’s ‘The Mimic’ and ‘VIP’, BBC’s ‘Motherland’) about honesty, honing an impression, and having his radio show shut down.Terry also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 12th July 2022.You can find more of Terry’s work at… https://linktr.ee/terrymynottTw: @terrymynott / Insta: @tmynott Watch the honesty video we mentioned… https://www.instagram.com/reel/CemJs3ZlSKf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Twitter. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com
  • 10. Simon Kane

    57:56
    Alex chats to writer and performer Simon Kane (Radio 4’s ‘John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme’ and ‘Timespanner’, BBC’s ‘Ghosts’) about Flying ants, Finnemore and Gilbert’s Fridge.Simon also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 8th July 2022.You can find more of Simon’s work at…  https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/simon_kane/Tw: / Insta: @slepkaneListen to Series 9 of ‘Souvenir Programme’ on BBC Sounds… https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b01mk97nPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Twitter. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com