Some Laugh Some Laugh Podcast
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- Comedy
Scottish comedians Marc Jennings, Stephen Buchanan and Stuart McPherson have some laugh - or at least some laughs - on a weekly basis, discussing topics big and small - while joined by guests from the world of comedy. Video versions of every episode are available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxeugCQL5zyVhd7pCEAi9GA
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Ep 111: Acting the Ferret with Brennan Reece
This week Steve and Marc are joined by comedian Brennan Reece. Brennan describes his experiences of acting in his youth (from getting "nonced" on Heartbeat to a brief role in Skins), attending drama school under the tutelage of a strict stick-wielding Russian, and recounts his journey in stand-up from playing rough Mancunian snooker clubs to doing Live at the Apollo. Plus, Brennan chats about his nightmare experience after filming the Melbourne Comedy Gala, gives his take on comed...
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Ep 110: For Your Inflammation with Sanjeev Kohli
This week the boays are joined by actor, writer and Still Game star Sanjeev Kohli. Sanjeev talks about his early days working on Chewin’ the Fat (including writing for one of its most memorable sketches), discusses playing one of Scottish comedy’s most iconic comedy characters in Navid, and reveals the priceless line he heard from an heckler while onstage at the Hydro performing Still Game Live. Plus, Sanjeev recounts his encounters with Scottish greats such as Billy Connolly, Sir...
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Ep 109: Euro's Preview with Adam Miller aka OldFirmFacts
This week we're bringing you a Euros Preview as Marc chats to Adam Miller of OldFirmFacts about Scotland's upcoming campaign and whether they can progress to the knockout stages of an international men's tournament for the first time ever.Plus, they chat about Scotland's training camp being situated next to the comicly-named Mount Wank, discuss Steve Clarke's job in overcoming the narrative of the "Negative Normans"/Glorious Failure (and why he sounds like an Aberdonian farmer despite being f...
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Ep 108: Scottish Slang Rap with MC Hammersmith
This week the boays are joined by comedian MC Hammersmith (aka Will Naameh). An improvised-rapper who regularly sends comedy audiences into eruptions of laughter and energy, Will discusses the preparation and pitfalls that accompany his act, reveals the most unusual items crowds have given him to rap about, and demonstrates his skills with a couple of raps specifically about Glasgow phrases and the pod itself.. Plus, he explains to the boays what it’s like to go to private school,...
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Bonus: Election Preview with Ed Campbell
Marc is joined by Ed Campbell of PoliticsJOE for a rundown of the upcoming UK general election following last week's surprise announcement from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. They discuss the Tories' plan to introduce national service for 18 year-olds, consider the prospect of a Keir Starmer Labour government (with various football analogies on Marc's part) and weigh up how new First Minister John Swinney's SNP and the various other parties will fare at the ballot box come July. Plus...
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Ep 107: Go Over the Wall with Jin Hao Li
This week the boays are joined by comedian Jin Hao Li. Having cut his teeth on the Scottish comedy circuit whilst studying at St Andrews, Jin reveals the unusual living conditions Prince William was rumoured to have whilst living on campus. Jin recalls having to do military conscription (which is now unexpectedly topical) in Singapore , recounts his experience of performing at the final of last year's BBC New Comedy Award at The King's Theatre in Glasgow - and explains the effects...