The Divine Comedians Podcast

Paula Wiseman

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COMEDY INTERVIEWS

The Divine Comedians Podcast

This is a podcast for lovers of comedy and also music. In each episode I chat with a different comedian/ comedy actor about their life, work and also about the music that inspires them. Please listen and share if you enjoy :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JAN 8

Divine Comedians Podcast - Episode #55 - Eleanor Tiernan

In this episode I chat with writer, performer and stand-up comedian, Eleanor Tiernan. We chat about her journey into comedy via a short daliance in engineering and her move to London from darkest Athlone, to pursue new adventures. She tells stories of performing at the Edinburgh Festival and also how she's learnt a lot from a cousin that's also in the comedy game.. Eleanor Tiernan (@eleanortiernan) https://www.youtube.com/user/EleanorTiernan music is by; Kevin McCloud - Blue Ska Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
12/02/2024

Divine Comedians Podcast - Episode #54 - Chris Evans (Not that one)

In this episode I chat with 'Go Faster Stripe's main man, Chris Evans (Not that one). We chat about his early life and the journey that lead to him creating the independent film production and distribution company that he is now best known for. We hear about his work with incredible comedians such as Richard Herring, Stewart Lee, Wil Hodgson, Mark Thomas, Nick Helm and Simon Munnery to name but a few and his time spent working with the much missed Sean Hughes. He chats about his processes for working and tells lots of stories of working with some incredible comedians over the years. We also chat about his favourite music and his recent passion-project, recording one of his favourite bands, Darts. https://gofasterstripe.com/ @gofasterchris Music; Blue Ska - Kevin MacLeod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 29m
09/14/2024

Divine Comedians Podcast - Episode #53 - Steve Steen

In this episode I chat with actor, performer and improv superstar, Mr Steve Steen! We chat about his early life growing up in London, his first forays into theatre and decades long friendship/ journey with comedy partner, Jim Sweeney. He tells stories from his long and varied career, including a memorable appearance in Eastenders as alcoholic childrens entertainer, Magic Marv, which nearly broke the internet. He chats about the music he's loved through his life and remembers a notable experience at an early Isle of Wight Festival.. You can find Steve here; @sirsteen Music; 'Blue Ska' - Kevin MacLeod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 38m
07/31/2024

Divine Comedians Podcast - Episode #52 - Johnny Candon

In this episode I chat with actor, writer and one of Ireland's most sought after stand-ups, it's Johnny Candon! Johnny chats about his beginnings on the comedy circuit and brief dalliances as an actor. He tells stories of his life on the road and we also hear about his lovely friendship with comedian/filum star, Dave Johns. We also hear about the ups and downs of the Edinburgh Festival, his love of Doctor Who and Shakin' Stevens and Johnny chats about his broad love of music. https://www.instagram.com/johnnycandon/ Music ; 'Who Do You Think I Think You Are' - Mini Vandals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 41m
06/05/2024

Divine Comedians Podcast - Episode #51 - Brenda Gilhooly

In this episode I chat with actress, writer, comedian and future author, Brenda Gilhooly. Brenda chats about her beginnings as an actress, her journey onto the comedy circuit and creating her character, 'Page 3 Stunnah, Gayle Tuesday'. She talks about the many friends she met and worked with in the early days, including Harry Hill, Mark Trevorrow (Bob Downe) and the much missed Paul O'Grady, back when he was treading the boards as Lily Savage. We also chat about her many music loves. https://www.brendagilhooly.com/ Music ; 'Who Do You Think I Think You Are' - Mini Vandals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49 min
05/05/2024

Divine Comedians Podcast - Episode #50 - Steve Nallon

In this episode I chat with actor, writer, voice artist and impressionist, Steve Nallon. Possibly best known for being the voice of Margaret Thatcher (and many others!) on cult TV series, Spitting Image, we chat about his long and varied career, beginning in the Working Mens Clubs in the 70s and we also hear many stories, including working with legends such as Barry Humphries, Rik Mayall and Little and Large... He also talks about his many music passions. https://www.nallon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 44m
02/09/2024

Divine Comedians Podcast - Episode #49 - Seamus Cassidy

In this episode I chat with producer and Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at Channel 4 between 1984-1997, Seamus Cassidy! In this lengthy conversation we discuss his journey up through the ranks at Channel 4 and about the many projects he worked on during his time there, including his commissioning of a little TV show called 'Father Ted'. We chat about a wide variety of subjects and he also speaks about growing up in Northern Ireland. We also discuss his many music loves. www.happyendings.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 43m
01/13/2024

Divine Comedians Podcast - Episode #48 - David Quantick

In this episode I chat with award winning author, journalist, critic and screenwriter, David Quantick. David chats about his writing processes, mostly regarding the comedy writing aspect of what he does. He talks about his life working freelance and also about some of the incredible shows he's worked on, including 'Brass Eye', 'Smack The Pony', 'The Thick Of It' and of course 'Veep'. His early working life involved writing for the NME and he speaks about his eclectic love of music and various bands he's seen over the years. You can find David on Twitter here; https://twitter.com/quantick https://davidquantick.com/ Music ; 'Who Do You Think I Think You Are' - Mini Vandals '. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 min

This is a podcast for lovers of comedy and also music. In each episode I chat with a different comedian/ comedy actor about their life, work and also about the music that inspires them. Please listen and share if you enjoy :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Paula Wiseman
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

54
Rating

Explicit
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The Divine Comedians Podcast