Laura Lexx: Punchline Optimiser - From Tags to Stitches🎙️ Episode Overview

Buckle up as Steve Otis Gunn teams up with comedian, writer, and all-around powerhouse Laura Lexx for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud conversation packed with sharp insights and unapologetic honesty. From her early grind as a search engine optimiser to commanding the spotlight on Live at the Apollo, Laura pulls back the curtain on her comedic journey. Along the way, she shares stories of cramped Fringe rooms, TV quirks that drive her mad, and a riotous takedown of Blue Peter’s mind-numbing monotony.

Episode Highlights:

• How the 1979 alternative comedy boom flipped British stand-up on its head
• Why not saying the word 'Debenhams' on stage proved difficult
• Why AI should concentrate on picking up dog poo instead of trying to replace art
• Why Clarkson’s Farm might actually be brilliant

This episode will appeal to fans of stand-up comedy and anyone who loves a good rant about retro TV

🎭 About Laura

Laura Lexx is a critically acclaimed comedian, writer, and podcaster with a knack for honest storytelling. She’s lit up the Edinburgh Fringe with sell-out shows and slayed on Live at the Apollo and Celebrity Mastermind. Her books, Klopp Actually and Pivot, are laugh-out-loud treasures, and her new podcast, Comedy Bureau, is your next comedy obsession.

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Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Host: Steve Otis Gunn

Guest: Laura Lexx – Comedian & Author

Duration: 47 minutes

Release Date: October 2, 2025

Season: 4, Episode 19

All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn

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