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

In second of this two-parter, Alex chats to Mark about Bleak Old Shops, repeatable skills and Dale Winton.Mark also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 12th February 2026.You can find more of Mark’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/mark_evans/Listen to the entire ‘Bleak Expectations’ at https://archive.org/details/BleakExpectationsS02E02AReKipperedLifeSmashedSomeMorePresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Twitter. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

In the first of this two-parter, Alex chats in person to writer Mark Evans (‘Bleak Expectations’, ‘That Mitchell & Webb Look’, ‘Bluestone 42’) about comedy records, odd jobs, and military weaponry.You can find more of Mark’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/mark_evans/Listen to the entire ‘Bleak Expectations’ at https://archive.org/details/BleakExpectationsS02E02AReKipperedLifeSmashedSomeMorePresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Twitter. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to writer and performer Kathy Maniura about lycra-clad cyclists, drag make-up and ageing comedy.Kathy 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 11th February 2026.You can find more of Kathy’s work at www.kathymaniura.co.ukInsta: @kathykathymmPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to writer and performer Jess Carrivick (BBC New Comedy Awards 2025) about workshops, heats, and being a secret child star.Jess 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 10th February 2026.You can find more of Jess’s work at www.jesscarrivick.comGet tickets to her shows via www.linktr.ee/jesscarrivickInsta: @jesscarrivickPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to actor and improviser David Elms (Channel 5’s ‘Borderline’, Mr Swallow) about describing rooms, discovering improv, and growing up pretending to be American.David 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 1st December 2025Book tickets to David Elms Describes A Room at www.davidelmsdescribesaroom.comInsta: @lildavidelmsPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to the writer, performer and improviser Katy Schutte about being a folklorist, making a Ghostbusters musical, and travelling to the Arctic.Katy 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 October 2025.You can find more of Katy’s work here at https://www.katyschutte.co.uk/Insta: @katyschuttePresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to writer and performer Jake Yapp (R4’s ‘Jake Yapp’s Media Circus’, ‘Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe’) about cognitive dissonance, elderly ladies, and puppets.Jake 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 7th October 2025. You can find more of Jake’s work at https://jakeyapp.co.uk/Insta & Facebook: @jakeyappListen to ‘Modern Sex with Dora Dale’ wherever you get your podcastsPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to writer and performer Zara Gladman (BBC’s ‘Good For Her’, R4's 'Eleanor & Pals') and about West End Mums, Scottish independence, and crayfish.Zara 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 1st October 2025.You can find more of Zara’s work at https://zaragladman.com/Insta: @zanyzaz / TikTok: @zaragladmanWatch ‘Good For Her’ on BBC iPlayerPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to writer and performer Michael Spicer (‘The Room Next Door’, BBC Radio 4’s ‘No Room’, 'The Mash Report') about writing a space opera, recording his BBC Radio series on his phone, and the long lost days of ‘Tweet-Ups’.Michael 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 2025.You can find more of Michael’s work on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MrMichaelSpicerInsta: @mrmichaelspicerCatch Michael on his live tour ‘Hope All’s Well’ at https://www.mickperrin.com/tours/michael-spicer-hope-alls-well/Listen to ‘No Room’ on BBC SoundsPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com