Comedian Rich Wilson talks to funny & interesting people about their experiences with men’s mental health.
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Comedian Rich Wilson talks to funny & interesting people about their experiences with men’s mental health.
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Steve Parry is one of the UK’s leading TV comedy and entertainment writers. (recent credits include Gladiators, Love Island, I’m A Celebrity (UK and US), The Big Breakfast, 8 Out 10 Cats and Next Level Chef with Gordon Ramsay for FOX US). He has worked with many comedians and presenters over the years inducing Rob Beckett, Frank Skinner, Russell Kane, Miranda Hart, Caroline Flack and Basil Brush. His debut show, The Last Of The Famous International Amateurs has received good reviews at Brighton and Lambeth Festivals and is going to The Leicester Comedy Festival on 21st February 2025 for the first time. Steve is also a political activist and has performed at a number of high-profile events including the Durham Miners Gala and hosts the annual Stop The War Coalition Christmas Fundraiser. He’s Welsh and lives in North London.
Find Steve on:
Twitter: @stevejparry
Instagram: @steveparry73
Facebook - @steve.parry.58
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Roger O'Sullivan is an Irish comedian based in London. His mixture of oneliners and surreal stories have drawn comparisons to Dylan Moran and Mitch Hedberg. The Irish examiner has described him as "A comedic mind ripe with potential" He was nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award in 2021, Roger's work has been featured on BBC, RTÉ and Radio 4
Instagram: @rogerocomedy
Co-host of conspiracy and supernatural podcast unexplained legends
Solo show at the Bill Murray in Angel London on the 14th of November. https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/roger-osullivan-polarized-wip-14th-nov-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202411142145/
In this episode of 'Insane in the Men Brane', host Rich Wilson engages in a candid conversation with comedian Roger O'Sullivan. They explore various themes including the nuances of couples therapy, personal experiences with mental health, reflections on youth and growing up, and the impact of education on their lives. The discussion is filled with humor and insight, as both share their thoughts on navigating relationships, therapy, and the journey of self-discovery. In this conversation, Roger shares his experiences growing up with a father who struggled with bipolar disorder, exploring the profound impact of mental health on family dynamics and childhood development. He reflects on how these experiences shaped his own mental health, leading to a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. The discussion delves into the challenges of navigating school life with a parent's mental illness, the complexities of friendships, and the role of comedy in addressing mental health issues. Roger emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing mental health, both personally and within the context of relationships and professional life. In this conversation, Roger O'Sullivan and Rich Wilson explore the profound impact of family dynamics on comedy, particularly focusing on Roger's relationship with his father. They discuss the complexities of parental relationships, the expectations we place on loved ones, and how generational differences shape perspectives on change. The dialogue highlights the healing power of humor in navigating these relationships and the journey of a comedian as they find their voice and identity.
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Joey Page discusses his journey in stand-up comedy, the challenges of personal change, and the complexities of relationships, particularly in the context of his marriage ending as his ex-partner transitioned.
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As seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Spring Day is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor in London. Spring’s uniquely acerbic and sassy style of comedy is always a crowd pleaser, or shocker... A fluent Japanese speaker and a mild cerebral palsy haver, Spring began her career headlining at the Tokyo Comedy Store whilst based in Japan. She has written, produced, directed and performed seven solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She has also written for and appeared in BBC Three sitcom Jerk; performed on UKTV's Rosie Jones's Disability Extravaganza; and has written for BBC’s Horrible Histories, as well as, Audible’s first ever musical comedy—Crush Hour. Her latest show Spring Day: Exvangelical is about hour she joined and then escaped a Christian cult.
Insta: @springdaycomedy
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/
TikTok @springdaycomedian
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So you want a revolution do you? Well, before you run off and storm the gates of Parliament, have a listen to someone who has actually been involved in one and I'm telling you now, it's nothing like the Hollywood version you have rolling around in your head. Mustafa Algiyadi hails from Tripoli and it really was a wonderful opportunity to find out more about the place.
Mustafa is currently up at the Edinburgh Festival with his show Almost Legal Alien, tickets for which can be found here -
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/mustafa-algiyadi-almost-legal-alien
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