Refreshing Podcast

Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Mike McShane Fringe Fever is set to take over Edinburgh once again, officially running from 7th - 31st August 2026.Johnny's latest chat is with Fringe legend Mike McShane. Mike found fame on Improv TV Show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway' & has stared alongside Morgan Freeman, Alan Rickman & Kevin Costner playing Friar Tuck in 'Robin Hood, Prince Of Thieves', plus with Macaulay Culkin in 'Richie Rich' as Professor Keenbean. His TV & stage credits are endless both in the USA, and the UK.In 'The Event' Mike takes on a solo theatre role in John Clancy’s ground-breaking, often humorous examination of the myriad interactions that take place during a live performance.A sharp, witty, insightful exploration of the unspoken contract between actor and audience both dissects the art of performance whilst exploring the absurdities of life. “INTELLIGENT AND EXHILARATING.” Guardian“INCONGRUOUSLY ENTERTAINING.” Times“DELICIOUS, PERNICIOUSLY MIND-BENDING STUFF” Financial TimesMike also has a huge love for Improv comedy, and has 2 productions he's a guest on this year, full details below. Mike regularly tours with Paul Merton and his wife Suki, known from 'Have I Got News For You'. Johnny & Mike take a trip down memory lane, chat his Edinburgh 2026 slate, alongside his film and TV portfolio spanning decades.He gives you some amazing stories from Ruby Wax editing scripts for Robin Hood, and having Robin Williams see him preform Improv in the USA .... and how much he loves Fringe favourite MC Hammersmith, Mike's love of old silent based cinema & so much more, and how he lives with ducks (almost).Add at least one of Mike's shows to your 2026 list.Tickets: Search MIke Mcshane via edringe.com/ticketsInsta: mcshane1955Mike's in a few productions this year, including his solo theatre showThe EventAbove at Pleasance CourtyardEnds 31/08/26+ as part of a guest line up on ... Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show (running 13th - 23rd Aug) & The Improv All Stars (running 7th - 30th Aug)Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 10th series.

Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Chris ForbesFringe Fever is set to take over Edinburgh once again, officially running from 7th - 31st August 2026.Celebrate Christmas in the middle of the summer? .. Yes please!Expect trees, tinsel and tragedy as Chris puts on his Christmas jumper in his latest stand-up show about festive joy, family and the Christmas Day that changed everything in 'Father Christmas' You might know Chris from BBC Scotland's 'Scot Squad' he also has 2 other famous brothers in the shape of Andy & Jamie Murray. Chris alongside his 'Mum' Judy Murray has amassed over 20 million views as 'Duncan Murray' the not so good tennis player who's also residing inside the Murray household.Johnny speaks to Chris about his 2026 Fringe run, being 'Duncan' and his love for both tennis, basketball (Chris is so tall!) golf and football.As this interview goes live, it's only 151 days until Christmas Day. Johnny needs to know is Chris the only person in August who's online buying crackers and fairy lights? .. Go & see the main man this summer!Chris is one of the most in demand comics in the UK. Outside regular gigs in the UK, Chris has gigged all over the world from America to Canada to Australia to Norway to Dubai, and supported Kevin Bridges on tour.“HE’S BRILLIANT COMPANY – HONEST, INSIGHTFUL VERY FUNNY.” (4 Stars The Scotsman)Tickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/chris-forbes-father-christmasInsta: @chrisforbescomedyChris Forbes : Father Christmas Monkey Barrel 2 at Monkey Barrel ComedyEnds 30/08/26Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 10th series.

Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Rosco McClelland Fringe Fever is set to take over Edinburgh once again. Running from 7th - 31st August 2026.In the 1st Fringe festival interview for 2026, Johnny speaks to Scottish comedian & slug-nudger Rosco McClelland.Rosco is a huge football fan, he managed to make it out for the 1st WC game in Boston to watch Scotland take on Haiti, this followed his unofficial song for the Tartan Army that went super viral, including having it recorded with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra.Outside following Scotland, he's been working on his latest stand up hour called 'The Bones'.A new show about human evolution, brain and body connections and…hamsters. He’ll also be taking the opportunity to look into just what it is that makes him tick? Trust us, the story about the hamster (that Rosco kindly shares in this episode) is mind blowing!!Rosco won the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award last year, and his 2024 Fringe show was one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 12 Shows.He's one not tho miss this year.“HE IS, INDEED, A SUCCESSOR TO THE BIG YIN…IT’S THAT NO-NONSENSE, ‘SPIRIT OF GLASGOW’ ATTITUDE THAT MAKES MCCLELLAND’S STAND-UP SO POTENT.” 4 Stars : ChortleTickets: www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on?search=true&text=Rosco%20McClelland%3A%20The%20BonesInsta: roscomcclellandWorld Cup Anthem: instagram.com/p/DZVR6aHhsf8/ Rosco McClelland, The BonesMonkey Barrel Comedy (Cabaret Voltaire)Ends 30/08/26.Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 10th series.

Refreshing Pod - Rich Wolfenden The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and during the early hours of tomorrow morning (Sunday 14th June) at 2am, Scotland return to the mens finals for the 1st time since France 98.Johnny thought he needs a experts view on the tournament, and thought who better than one of the top commentators in the UK .. Rich Wolfenden.Rich and Johnny's friendship goes back over a decade from early beginnings in Rich's radio career in North Wales, to where he is now working for Radio X, and a commentary portfolio for the BBC with MOTD, and Final Score, UEFA, FIFA + Sky EFL commentary duties.Join Johnny and Rich on a trip down memory lane from how he got started in commentary, plus advice for any budding listeners who think a career in radio, or as a sports commentator could be for you.Of course, chatter leads into Rich's thoughts on this years World Cup, from surprise teams, shocks & possible winner.Can Scotland get out the group stages, can England go all the way? We also touch on the 26/27 Premier League & EFL seasons (kicking off on/around the 14th Aug). Rich shares his thoughts about who will go up, down & the expanded format for promotion into the PL in the 27/28 season.ohhh .. and as Rich is a veteran of Johnny's pub quiz's over the years, there's room for a quick WC quiz.Enjoy the FIFA World Cup, ending with the final (Eng v Scotland?) on July 19th KO 8pm.Insta Updates: @FIFAWorldCup FIFA Coca-Cola Mens World Ranking: https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men Catch Rich on Radio X every Friday & Saturday from 7pmGet a feel for what Rich gets up-to both before, during & post football match commentary via the social links below.Insta: _WolfendenTikTok: _WolfendenRefreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 9th series.(c) FIFA/FIFA World Cup 2026 (TM)World Ranking updated 1st April + 11th June 2026

Refreshing Pod - John EdwardJohn is one of the world’s foremost psychic mediums and the author of the critically-acclaimed, New York Times Best Sellers, including his latest release 'Chasing Evil' in partnership with longtime friend Robert Hilland (a former FBI agent). John was asked to help solve various active crime cases and both men formed an unlikely crime-solving partnership that spanned 25 years.John spoke to Johnny live from New York in May 2026, ahead of his September UK tour. Nothing was off the agenda. Johnny & John chat about John's background in healthcare, his chilling 9/11 prediction, that South Park episode and discussing how for many years even John himself was 'a huge doubter' (in the psychic abilities of people), until he was read by a New Jersey woman who convinced him that he could become a medium.John has brought a fresh, honest and thought-provoking attitude to the world of psychic phenomena. As a medium, author and lecturer, he has, over the last three decades, helped thousands with his uncanny ability to predict future events and communicate with those who have crossed over to the Other Side. Deeply compelling, often startling and occasionally humorous, John’s down-to-earth approach has earned him a vast and loyal following, from his countless books, tours, radio appearances and huge TV series ('Crossing Over' running for 4 seasons from the year 2000 & 'Cross Country' from 2006 ending after three seasons).John also has friendships that have build up over his time as a medium, including a client base featuring Kim Kardashian, Oprah, Jay Shetty, Kate and Oliver Hudson and Australian radio stars Kyle & Jackie O ... to name a few.From mediumship and intuitive guidance to astrology, grief support, and spiritual growth it's all in this fascinating interview..... Oh and Johnny asks John who will win the upcoming FIFA World Cup.John's on tour this September in the UK. Get tickets via AXS only > https://johnedward.net/events/london-uk/WWW: johnedward.netYT: www.youtube.com/@psychicmediumjeInsta: psychicmediumjeEvolve+: www.evolveplus.tv/loginJohn's most recent ITV UK 'This Morning' appearance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfbEKBrOqDcRefreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 9th series.(C) ABC News (Image)

Refreshing Pod - SaturdayMornings.co.ukSaturday Morning Kids TV was a staple on BBC One for decades, from it's beginnings in the shape of 'Saturday Swap Shop', to 'Live & Kicking', 'Dick & Dom in The Bungalow' & so much more!This October, it’s been 50 years since the Saturday Morning schedule changed forever, with the introduction of 'Swap Swap', which launched on the 2nd October 1976.The time slot from 9am - midday featured many presenters, using the BBC’s own talent at Radio One, like Noel Edmunds and Mike Read, using children's TV veterans like John Craven & Sarah Greene host, plus helping launch the career of Caroline Flack & Fearne Cotton, and catapult the likes of Emma Forbes, Andi Peters, Zoe Ball & Jamie Theakston into superstardom. Most recently from 2017 the 'Saturday Mash Up' on the CBBC Channel is the closet thing to the old skool programming from the past, and it remains to be seen if the BBC have any plans to celebrate this milestone in it’s 50 year on any channel. Johnny speaks to Saturday Morning Super-fan Martin Whale, who’s website SaturdaysMornings.CO.UK is a Mecca for all things broadcast since October 1976 … It’s live and kicking right now, with a good old chin wag including those shows that were on in the summer holidays, and plenty of nostalgia guaranteed.You can Listen via the link in our bio."Miss It, Miss Out"Follow Martin's mecca for all things Saturday Mornings via:WWW: www.saturdaymornings.co.ukYT: satmorningsINSTA: saturdaymorningsukFB: Saturday MorningsRefreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 9th series.(C) BBC (used under fair licence) Images/Video/Final Production TX.Music (C) Dave Arnold / Remasted By Ste / Mich Johnson VO.Saturdaymornings.co.uk (Website Images & Archive + social Media Content).

Refreshing Pod - Selina Mosinski (Fringe Festival 2026 Exclusive) A different view for Charity Shop Sue. Fringe Festival 2026 brings a new character from Selina Mosinski, in her debut Edinburgh Festival appearance with a show called 'Puss in Boots, A Working Class Fairytale' live at the Pleasance.It gives a view of what life was like for Selina during the 1990's when she was a stripper (for 5 years) under the name of Randy Cain.Experience the glittering page-three dreams and sticky-carpet ambition of Britain's 90s strip club scene. In her debut character comedy hour, Selina Mosinski, known for playing the icon that is Charity Shop Sue, tells the (mostly true) rise-and-stumble story of her time as stripper Randy Cain. Part confessional memoir, part riotous character comedy, join an ambitious working-class girl from Derby on a mission to conquer it all, or at least Tony and Barbara’s Midlands “Titty Bar.” Determined to chase stardom, Randy hitchhikes to London — only to be derailed by an audition at a working men’s club off the A52, where prestige looks suspiciously like a birdcage stage surrounded by dodgy hen dos dressed as Papa Smurf. She lands the gig, and with it, her first taste of show business, sticky floors, chaotic crowds, and dreams held together with body glitter.The show captures a decade when celebrity culture was gloriously unfiltered — when Jodie Marsh turned underwear into headlines, Gail Porter was projected onto Big Ben, and Monica Lewinsky became global news thanks to Bill Clinton. It was also the boom era of Britain’s strip-club circuit — and Randy was right in the thick of it.Narrated by Randy’s formidable mum Jackie (Derbyshire’s answer to Bet Lynch from Corrie) — this is a raucous, tender story of ambition, class, and carving out a spotlight when the world insists you belong in the wings.Johnny ends his interview with a brilliant '90's This Or That' game! .. Time to reminisce.Today (1st April) 1,730 shows have been added for for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083 .. and counting. Follow Selina Insta: @selinamosinski_Insta: @charityshopsueWWW: www.edfringe.com/ticketsRefreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 9th series.

Refreshing Pod - Dr Maggie Leiu (AKA Space Mog)Blast off for a chat with Dr Maggie Leiu, AKA Space Mog for a dive into Space!Hopefully (after 2 launch's being pushed back) in April 4 humans will leave earth, on a trip back to the moon, the first since Dec 11th 1972.Dr Maggie chats about how much she loves space, and where her interest began, and about how she was close to moving to mars & never coming back.Maggie gives her full view (and brilliant technical expertise) about the longterm Artemis II program (ending in 2035) that will eventually put humans back on the moons surface (due to happen inside the next 2 years).Johnny also brings up a certain Elon Musk, and how soon could humans and space tourism could soon become the norm, plus who actually owns (or could own) the moon ... will Trump try to buy it?Oh & of course, Johnny gives Maggie a quick quiz ... but how well does Space Mog actually do??Dr Maggie (the podcasts most educated guest to date) is one not to miss!Follow Space Mog:Insta: Space_MogWWW: maggielieu.comYT: www.youtube.com/c/SpaceMogFor Artemis II information, visit:https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 9th series.