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

Alex chats to writer, performer and impressionist, Jess Robinson (Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’, Radio 4’s ‘Dead Ringers’) about voices little and mighty, returning to the Fringe after 4 years, and sneaking her Natalie Cassidy impression into almost every project.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 17th February 2025.You can find more of Jess’s work at https://www.jessrobinson.co.uk/Get tickets to ‘Your Song’ July Previews https://sohotheatre.com/events/jess-robinson-your-song/Book tickets to 'Your Song' at Edinburgh Fringe https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/903-jess-robinson-your-songInsta: @jessrobinsonofficialPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to actor and writer Fergus Craig (BBC’s ‘Martin Fishback’, Dave’s ‘Hoff The Record’) about acting tips, performing sketch comedy in Africa, and not walking from London to New Zealand.Fergus 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 17th January 2025.Watch Fergus’s videos on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ferguscraig23 which includes ‘Walking From London To New Zealand’ and the ‘Martin Fishback’ Pilot.Pre-Order 'Everybody in the Retirement Home Knows I'm a Murderer' from Waterstoneshttps://www.waterstones.com/book/everyone-in-my-retirement-home-thinks-i-killed-someone/fergus-craig/9781408734629Insta: @drferguscraigPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Let’s pop the champagne! In this 50th Episode Spectacular, Alex chats to the writer/performer/rapper Rob Broderick AKA Abandoman about hip hop shows, putting trust in audiences, making up stories every day, and ‘Apology Nuggets’.Rob 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 4th December 2024.You can find more of Abandoman’s work at www.abandoman.comInsta: @abandomanPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

EPISODE 49 – NIM ODEDRAAlex chats to actor and presenter Nim Odedra (SKY’s ‘The Makery’ & ‘SO Beano’, Audible’s ‘Green Wing: Resuscitated’) about crafting art, cutting hair, and creating a career from lies.Nim 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 27th November 2024.Note: A section of this episode had to be re-recorded because we lost the original footage so please excuse a sudden room-tone change.You can find more of Nim’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/nimisha_odedra/And on her socials @nimisha.odedraPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats in person to the multi faceted Greg Haiste (Fawlty Towers: The Play, BBC’s ‘Ghosts’ and ‘EastEnders’) about Basil Fawlty, Liam Gallagher and Guy Fawkes.Greg 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 30th August 2024.You can find more of Greg’s work here… https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/greg_haiste/All socials: @greghaisteWatch Haiste & Lawrence sketches (including Ken Loach's 'Star Wars') here… https://www.youtube.com/@HaisteandLawrencePresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagramoocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to writer and performer Alice Etches (‘Nevermind The Buzzcocks’, BBC Radio 4's 'The News Quiz', ITV's 'Celebrity Juice') about pitching ideas, pigeon diets, and procrastination.Alice 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 27th August 2024.You can find more of Alice’s work on her socials @aliceetchesListen to Positive Soup! wherever you get your podcastsPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast at oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats in person to writer, performer and clown, Christian Brighty (BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty’) about playing with period drama, living in an old people’s home, and finding love via the Chilcott Report.Christian 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 19th August 2024.You can find more of Christian’s work on all socials: @brightybuoyPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast at oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to actor and writer Kerry Howard (BBC’s ‘Him & Her’ & ‘Witless’) about playing stupid characters, being a ‘writer whore’, and keeping the hope alive.Kerry 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 22nd July 2024.You can find more of Kerry’s work here…Insta: @TheKerryHowardBoth ‘Him & Her’ and ‘Witless’ are available to watch on iPlayer.Listen to Kerry in ‘Ramon Fear’s Terror Tapes: Five Lashes of the Cane’ at ramonfear.comPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Future Ghost PodcastFollow the podcast at oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky@oocharacterpod on TwitterEmail oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to writer and performer Lorna Rose Treen (BBC Radio 4’s ‘Time of the Week’) about producing ‘Women’s Hour’, clowning, selling out her first Edinburgh Fringe run in 3 days, and how her video about ‘Space Raiders’ is still enraging the internet.Lorna 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 16th July 2024.You can find more of Lorna’s work at… https://www.lornarosetreen.co.uk/Insta: @instalorns Listen to ‘Time Of The Week’ on BBC Sounds.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