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

Alex chats to the writer/performer/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

Alex chats to actor and writer Lucy Montgomery (Netflix’s ‘Disenchantment’, BBC’s ‘Dodger’ and ‘Tracey Ullman’s Show’) about animation jobs, hot seating characters, and playing the girlfriend of Zig and (or) Zag.Lucy 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 9th September 2025.You can find more of Lucy’s work at https://www.42mp.com/talent/lucy-montgomeryWatch ‘Disenchantment’ on Netflix‘Lucy Montgomery’s Variety Pack: The Complete Series’ is available at PenguinPresented, 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 comedian and writer Marcus Brigstocke (BBC’s ‘Live at the Apollo’, Radio 4’s ‘The Brig Society’ and ‘Giles Wemmbly Hogg Goes Off’) about living the life of Giles Wemmbly Hogg, having a TV show whilst still at university, and what it means to be called ‘a broadcaster’.Marcus 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 August 2025.You can find more of Marcus’s work and tickets for tour dates at https://www.offthekerb.com/artist/marcus-brigstocke/Insta: @marcusbrigstockeListen to his podcast with Rachel Parris ‘How Was That For You’ wherever you get your podcasts.Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to comedy double-act Hannah Croft and Fiona Pearce AKA Croft & Pearce (Radio 4’s ‘The Croft & Pearce Show’, BBC’s ‘The Mash Report’) about village communities, being billed with musicians, and things they should never do again.Hannah and Fiona also create a character 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 5th August 2024.You can find more of Croft & Pearce's work at https://www.croftandpearce.com/Insta: @croftpearce / @hannahcroftcomedyPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

“Let’s Pod!”Alex chats to writer and actor Brona C. Titley (writer on Tracey Ullman’s Show, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule) about musical knights, room etiquette, and lesbian nuns.Brona 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 August 2025.You can find more of Brona’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/brona_c_titley/Insta: @bronactitleyBook tickets to ‘A Knight’s Tale: The Musical’ at https://aknightstalemusical.com/Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to writer and performer Brendan Murphy (Buffy Revamped, Sonic The Hedgehog) about parodies, cloakrooms, and bleached blonde hair.Brendan 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 28th July 2025.Book Buffy Revamped tour dates at https://www.buffyrevamped.co.uk/Insta: @notmurphyWatch the 2016 Writer’s Room sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PJvD_GAIHwListen to Non-Censored wherever you get your podcastsPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com