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

Alex chats to actor and writer James McNicholas (BBC’s ‘Horrible Histories’ and ‘Horrible Science’, host of X podcast) about Beasts, bards, ballads and boxing.James 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 9th July 2025.You can find more of James’s work atInsta: @jmcnic & TikTok: @james_mcnicholasWatch James’s Songologues at https://www.youtube.com/@jmcnik/shortsPresented, 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 actor and 'sort-of writer' Kath Hughes (‘Inside No. 9’, 'After Life' and 'Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared') about being in two sketch groups, winning a joke book, and air traffic control.Kath also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 7th July 2025.You can find more about Kath’s work at https://www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/kath-hughesInsta: @kath_hughesFind out more about Tarot at https://linktr.ee/tarotcomedy1Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaiveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and Blue Sky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

In the first in-person interview of this series, Alex chats to writer and performer Ed Jones (Radio 4’s ‘Crybabies Present…’, BBC’s ‘Not Going Out’, Channel 4’s ‘Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping’) about group laughter, group dynamics and group sleeping arrangements.Ed 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 July 2025.Listen to Crybabies Presents on BBC Sounds…https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002gm52Check out Ed’s character videosInsta & TikTok: @edjonesukPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and Blue Sky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to writer and performer Rosalie Minnitt (BBC’s ‘How Are You? It’s Alan [Partridge] and 'Horrible Science') AKA Lady Clementine about having agency, assumptions, and anachronisms. Rosalie 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 3rd July 2025.You can find more of Rosalie’s work at… https://linktr.ee/rosalieminnittInsta: @rosalieminnittPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and Blue Sky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Kicking off Series 5 in style as Alex chats to writer and performer John Kearns (Taskmaster, Top Coppers) about the story behind ‘Ball & Boe', how his solo act has been perceived by audiences, and leaving everything to chance.John 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 July 2025.You can see John in ‘Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas’ at Birmingham Rephttps://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/sherlock-holmes-and-the-12-days-of-christmas/You can find more of John’s work here… https://www.johnkearnscomedy.co.uk/Book tickets for his brand new 2026 tour ‘Tilting at Windmills’Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and Blue Sky.Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to actor and writer Rufus Jones (Disney+’s ‘Rivals’, Channel 4’s ‘Home’, ‘Stan and Ollie’) about Rutshire Couples, Dutch Elms, Cambridge Pantos, and Flying Circuses.Rufus 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 March 2025.Find out more of Rufus’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/rufus_jones/Watch ‘Rivals’ on Disney+Insta: @rufusjones1Presented, 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 David Quantick (‘The Day Today’, ‘Brass Eye’ and Radio 4’s ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen’) about jobs, junkies and Jam.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 25th February 2025.Listen to The Old Fools wherever you get your podcasts.Insta: @davidquantick / Bsky: @quantick.bsky.socialPresented, 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, writer and podcaster Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Radio 4’s ‘John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme’ and ‘The Penny Dreadfuls Presents…’, BBC’s ‘Miranda’) about Victorian oddities, dress fires, and wrapping rooms.Margaret 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 24th February 2025.Listen to Crushed wherever you get your podcastsInsta: @crushedbymcsPresented, 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, 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