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Scottish comedian John Aggasild interviews others about their hometowns - why they moved away, why they stayed and what home means to them.

Episodes

  1. 2025-01-23

    Josie Long, Orpington in Kent

    John is joined by one of the greats, Josie Long. They discuss jokewriting techniques and the challenges of writing solo shows - then Josie talks about growing up in Kent and making a new home in Glasgow. Tickets for my show SPRING/ SUMMER 2025 at Glasgow Comedy Festival: https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/performances/john-aggasild-spring-summer-2025/ Josie’s upcoming Work in Progress shows 12 February MANCHESTER: https://www.seetickets.com/event/josie-long-work-in-progress/fairfield-social-club/3199451 15 and 16 March EDINBURGH: https://events.liveit.io/monkey-barrel-comedy-1/josie-long-a-wip-about-enormous-extinct-animals-3/ Josie’s book, comedy specials and Radio 4 show: https://linktr.ee/josielongstuff

    1h 16m

  2. 2024-09-16

    Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Baillieston, Glasgow

    JA and CMB get into it! They discuss writing, death, Glasgow and sandwiches. What else is there to talk about? Christopher is on tour throughout the Autumn.  He has added an extra date at the Blue Lamp in Aberdeen on 29 October https://www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/event-details-registration/cmb-scarytimes-29oct Get tour tickets, watch his special “OH NO” and find his podcasts here: https://linktr.ee/macarthurboyd  https://x.com/macarthurboyd

    1h 47m

  3. 2024-08-15

    Phil O'Shea, Milton Keynes

    John is joined by old friend, brilliant comedian, clown and improviser Phil O’Shea to talk about his hometown and spending a lot of time indoors as kids and developing their taste with limited resources. A great chat.  See Phil at the Edinburgh Fringe throughout August https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/phil-o-shea-never-pretend-to-be-an-owl Visit Milton Keynes https://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk  Black Sabbath at Ozzfest, Milton Keynes Bowl, VH1 (1998) https://youtu.be/Q42BJU9er6c?si=IzBmBskeSlLaaWMJ&t=170  The Plank (1967) https://youtu.be/mJbfxzTBJag?si=fxTAEYCikhsOejW1  Homesickness, Rene Magritte (1940) https://www.renemagritte.org/homesickness.jsp Music: Northern Lights by Erskine Lynas https://erskinelynas1.bandcamp.com/

    1h 42m

  4. 2024-08-08

    Amelia Bayler, Wimbledon

    John is joined by one of his oldest comedy pals, Amelia Bayler, for a very silly conversation/ deep chat about musical comedY, moving from England to Scotland and loads more. Visit Wimbledon https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/london-areas/wimbledon See Amelia at the Edinburgh Festival https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/amelia-bayler-easy-second-album Theme Music: Northern Lights by Erskine Lynas https://erskinelynas1.bandcamp.com/

    1h 38m

  5. 2024-07-12

    Kathleen Hughes, Cumbernauld

    Kathleen Hughes joins John to discuss writing, language and community.  See their show 'Cryptid' at the Edinburgh Fringe https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kathleen-hughes-cryptid ⁠https://x.com/kathleenwho_⁠  https://www.humourmillglasgow.co.uk https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/cumbernauld-p237211

    1h 48m

  6. 2024-06-06

    Chris Weir, Edinburgh

    Chris Weir is cursed, Scottish, hilarious and he’s in John’s home. Go see Chris’ excellent show, WELL FLUNG at the Edinburgh Fringe https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/chris-weir-well-flung or catch a preview on 10 July in Glasgow. https://www.thestand.co.uk/performance/17701/chris-weir-well-flung-fringe-preview/20240710/glasgow https://edinburgh.org

    1h 50m
  7. Roisin Kenny, Govan

    2024-03-19

    Roisin Kenny, Govan

    Comedian and history tour guide Roisin visits John and talks about growing up in Govan, living in York, Prague and being a Glaswegian living in Edinburgh. https://twitter.com/Rois_Kenny

    1h 49m
  8. Stuart McPherson, Burntisland

    2024-03-12

    Stuart McPherson, Burntisland

    John is joined by one of Scotland's best comedians and co-host of the Some Laugh podcast - Stuart McPherson - to talk about growing up in a wee coastal town where nothing happens and how that's fine actually. Visit Burntisland Go see Stuart's excellent show, Love That For Me, at the Glasgow Comedy Festival Watch his comedy special - The Peesh.

    2h 2m
  9. David Callaghan, Durham

    2024-03-05

    David Callaghan, Durham

    John is joined by the ambitious northern English comedian (and so much more) David Callaghan. They get quite deep touching upon class, politics and football. TICKETS for Everything That's Me Is Falling Apart at Glasgow Comedy Festival thisisdurham.com Music: Northern Lights by Erskine Lynas

    1h 53m
  10. Chris Thorburn, Airdrie

    2024-02-28

    Chris Thorburn, Airdrie

    In the first episode of his new podcast, John talks with his dear friend - the brilliant comedian Chris Thorburn - about growing up in Airdrie, youth theatre, Hamilton, moving to the university town of Ayr and working in the cinema. Go see Chris' show 'Cineman' at the Glasgow Comedy Festival. https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com... Visit Scotland - Ayr https://www.visitscotland.com/info/to...   / cbthorburn   Music: Northern Lights by Erskine Lynas https://erskinelynas1.bandcamp.com/

    1h 35m
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Scottish comedian John Aggasild interviews others about their hometowns - why they moved away, why they stayed and what home means to them.

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  • Creator
    John Aggasild
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © John Aggasild
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