Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Today as a Christmas treat, we welcome all round entertainer Bobby Davro to the podcast for a chat about his TV career and his subsequent pantomime appearances, most notably with the legendary Mickey Rooney in Milton Keynes. Find out which pop star jumped out of a wardrobe while Bobby was impersonating him, who's annoying catchphrase he helped to cultivate, and why he could never be a contestant on I'm a Celebrity'. Hear the real story of how Bobby was badly injured filming a BBC game show, why he hated appearing on 'Dancing on Ice', and which other comedian he is often mistaken for. We also chat about the joy of finding old adverts within YouTube clips and how he got to impersonate the cast of 'Rainbow' to their actual faces.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialBobby's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bobbydavro1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bobby-Davro-61551680181359Produced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

Today we welcome Australian actor Stephen Curry to the podcast for a chinwag about his varied career in TV and film, most notably his outstanding performance in 'Hounds of Love' and as King Yakan in Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder'. We discuss the power of wigs and hair dye, rudeness dressed up as a well-meaning compliment, and why he doesn't quite understand the appeal of 'Taskmaster'. Stephen then explains what it's really like to shoot in remote locations, why some movies should only be watched once, and why he has only good things to say about his 'Spreadsheet' co-star Katherine Parkinson. He then reminds me of his turn as a camera-toting tourist in the Greg McLean Outback Horror film 'Rogue', before explaining how he somehow managed to play three different characters in 'Neighbours' without anyone noticing. We end by squeezing in a few cheeky format questions while Stephen explains how he managed to secure a lifetime supply of potato chips. All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialStephen does not do social media, so instead check out his IMDb page:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0193135/Produced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

Today we welcome New Zealand actor and comedian Nic Sampson to the podcast for a chat about his time as a Power Ranger, how he blagged his way onto the red carpet with Tommy Lee Jones in Toronto and why the X-Files scared him into thinking he might burst into flames. We discuss our joint love of hotels, why discovering Alien life might not be in our interest, and why Nic refuses to buy his former costume on ebay.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn.Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialNic's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nicthesampsonTwitter: https://x.com/nicsampsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicsampsoncomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHtLI6T-Ip89KVAio6-OWQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicthesampsonProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

Today we welcome the multi-talented comedian and director Stuart Laws to the podcast for a chat about his passion for flipping beer mats, the confines of a performer's comedic uniform, and why many stand-up comics tend to look alike. Stuart explains how he's adapted his onstage persona since being diagnosed with Autism and how that discovery has helped him understand the emotions that neurodiverse audience members may be suppressing during his own shows. Stuart also explains how he likes to nurture upcoming talent through his production company 'Turtle Canyon Media' while weighing up the pros and cons of judging your own successes against that of your peers. This episode was recorded in Edinburgh during the Summer of 2024.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialStuart's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stuartlawscomedyTwitter: https://x.com/thisstuartlawsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stuartlawscomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stuartlawscomedyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stuartlawscomedyProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

This week we welcome the brilliant comedian and writer Steve Bugeja to the podcast for a chat about his career in comedy and TV. Steve regales us with stories of his first appearance on 'Love Island Aftersun', being part of the writing team for 'The Russell Howard Hour' and the quiz show 'CelebAbility', and how he finally got to enact his childhood dream of creating his very own sitcom 'Buffering' with Iain Stirling.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnExcept 'Unguarded in Eden' Lyrics by Aoife Nally, Music by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve Otis Gunn's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialSteve Bugeja's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stevebugejacomedyTwitter: https://x.com/stevebugejaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveBugejaComedianYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stevebugejaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevebugejacomedyProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

Today we welcome British-Australian comedian, writer, and doctor Phil Hammond to the podcast for a chat about his career in TV, radio, and comedy. We discuss Phil’s numerous appearances on 'Have I Got News For You' and why Boris Johnson is not the bumbling idiot he makes himself out to be. Phil explains how he became the first-ever atheist presenter of a religious programme on the BBC, why he and Tony Gardner once used an ice cream van to topple a sitting MP, and how, whilst appearing on Countdown, Des Lynam pretended not to know what a boner was.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialPhil's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/phammond9Twitter: https://x.com/drphilhammondFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drphilhammondHere's a link to 'Doctors and Nurses' starring Adrian Edmondson & David Mitchell:https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x758crsProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

Today we welcome Korean-Australian comedian Harry Jun to the podcast to chat about the Scottish obsession with deep fat frying and why he'd love to be a contestant on Masterchef, Gen Z's appropriation of our childhood treasures via the rise of retro cool, the bizarre Australian Kids TV Show 'Round the Twist' and why some Americans speak funny, whereby Harry introduces me to the phrase vocal fry. Harry then explains why most Australian comedians tend to know one other and why practical effects in film and TV create an emotional connection that CGI cannot compete with.I should add that when Harry asks if Rob Lowe was in Parks and Rec? I reply 'I don't think so' which is of course wrong. How could I forget?All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialHarry's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/_harryjun_Twitter: https://x.com/_harryjun_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harryjuncomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZcvAhOeFM_aeebZCbNuxFQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_harryjun_Produced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

Today we welcome Comedian and Cartoonist Paul Savage to the podcast for a chat about the ever changing life cycle of a comedy set, why putting too much pressure on an opening joke can ruin an act, and why comedians today might need to keep their day jobs. We discuss why actors and footballers aged differently in the '80s, how it was impossible to find a stumbled upon TV show after the fact before the internet, and why '90s sitcoms put so much emphasis on getting your shit together at an early age. This episode was recorded during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2024, where Paul kept mislaying his stapler!All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialPaul's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/savagecomics_/Twitter: https://x.com/comedysavageFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulsavagecomedyProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com