The Proper Gander

Carey Marx and Barry Castagnola
The Proper Gander

Comedians Carey Marx, Barry Castagnola and guests pick apart, brutalise, elbow in the throat and then, when they’ve really killed it, autopsy the news so thoroughly that the newspapers will think very carefully before they ever report anything again.

  1. 2013-03-09

    When in Rome - Pope, Priests, Poop and Politics

    Hosts Carey Marx and Barry Castagnola are joined by fellow stand ups Diane Spencer and Chris McCausland to discuss comings and goings at the Vatican, Cardinal Keith O'Brien's resignation, The Queen's Gastroenteritis, and the Batman in Bradford saga. A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk

    1 hr

  2. 2012-12-23

    Censuslessness and a bad Korea move?

    Carey Marx and Barry Castagnola are joined by US comedian Erich McElroy to discuss gun control, pranks, the census, North Korean unicorns and the end of the world. Produced by Mike Leigh and Paul Myers A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk

    42 min

  3. 2012-12-08

    A Princess, a Pervert and a Prick

    The first Proper Gander in 8 months due to other commitments, the Edinburgh Festival and Carey Marx having a heart attack. Carey and Barry Castagnola are joined by top stand up Adam Bloom to discuss The Leveson Report, the Royal pregnancy, Jimmy Savile, the mini budget and being called a prick by a celebrity. Produced by Mike Leigh and Paul Myers A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk

    42 min

  4. 2012-04-06

    Pastygate, Petrol Panic and Panda Porn

    Carey Marx and Barry Castagnola are joined by Jarred Christmas and Diane Spencer to discuss a bad week for the coalition, plans to monitor our phone calls, texts, emails and website visits, the reaction to Samantha Brick's Daily Mail article, and Panda sex.

    43 min

  5. 2012-03-24

    Rededication, NHS legislation, internet sensation and public masturbation

    Hosts Carey Marx and Barry Castagnola are joined by Dominic Frisby and American stand up Dave Fulton to discuss the Stop Kony 2012 campaign and the meltdown of one of the campaigners, The Budget, The Queen rededicating herself to her people, the imminent passing of the NHS reform Bill, and Cameron and Obama's love-in.

    58 min

  6. 2012-02-29

    Health, Wealth, and Marriage

    Carey Marx, Barry Castagnola on Skype, regular guest Nick Doody being Barry, and special guest Nick Revell discuss the NHS reforms, David Cameron's snobbery, extradition, gay marriage and the Sunday Sun.

    51 min

  7. 2012-02-03

    Spanking bankers and Mitt the Mormon

    Jarred Christmas and Erich McElroy join hosts Carey Marx and Barry Castagnola to discuss bankers’ bonuses, calls for a change in the smacking law, and the race to become the Republican candidate for the US Presidential elections.

    54 min

  8. 2012-01-27

    Bungs, bongs, bombs and benefits

    Carey Marx and Barry Castagnola are joined by Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Andrew Maxwell (Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week) and The Proper Gander regular Nick Doody (Tonight with Rory Bremner, Bigipedia), to discuss the government’s proposed cap on benefits, Gary Glitter on Twitter, Harry Redknapp’s court case and Iran’s (possible) nuclear weapons.

    49 min
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About

Comedians Carey Marx, Barry Castagnola and guests pick apart, brutalise, elbow in the throat and then, when they’ve really killed it, autopsy the news so thoroughly that the newspapers will think very carefully before they ever report anything again.

Information

  • Creator
    Carey Marx and Barry Castagnola
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2013
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2011 Playback Media Ltd
  • Show Website
    The Proper Gander

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