Oh Lockdown! How We Laughed....

Oh Lockdown! How We Laughed....

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Oh Lockdown! How We Laughed.... episodes

  • 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed...', S2, Ep. 18, w/ Pabs Serski & Monty Burns(Scot Roast)

    Hello, and welcome to 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed...', Season two, Episode eighteen, with special guests, all the way from Larkhall and Liverpool, Scot Roast's Pabs Serski & Monty Burns. Pabs and Monty are the Undisputed Roast Kings Of The UK Monty Burns and Pablo Serski bring you savagery the likes of which you will not see or hear at any other comedy show anywhere. The original and premier roast show of the Edinburgh Fringe, Scot Roast, features the best comedians behaving at their despicable worst for your entertainment with a promise of no hate speech or discrimination because they discriminate and hate everybody EQUALLY. Join us as we chat about comedy, lockdown and discover why your host deserves a right slagging for ever engaging in any zoom comedy at all.

    37 min
  • 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed...' S2, Ep. 17, w/ Frank McNab(Tenement Close Productions)
    Welcome to 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed...' Season Two, Episode Seventeen, with special guest, all the way from Partick in Glasgow, painter Frank McNab. Frank has exhibited in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Scottish Royal Academy, and is an artist member of the Glasgow Art Club. He has many works in private and public collections worldwide. His paintings have been used on numerous book covers and music albums.
    If you would like to commission Frank or discuss a project please contact the artist ([email protected]) Join us as we chat about comedy, lockdown and the weird intersection of commerce and art that painters and comics too often find themselves in.
    49 min
  • 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed...' S2, Episode 16 w/ Mark Rivlin & Kyle Hughes(Punchline Online)
    Hello, and welcome to 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed...' Season 2, Episode 16 with special guests, from across the bottom half of the British Isles, Mark Rivlin & Kyle Hughes(Punchline Online). Kyle and Mark are punsters/one line comics who started their Punchline Podcast in January 2021. To date there are four episodes, more details here: https://www.facebook.com/PunchlinePodcast/ They have also launched monthly online shows for this genre and episdoes for this are here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBrdTE3PRGbVDMZE4a5raug
    56 min
  • Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed... S2, Ep. 15 w/ Benny Shakes(Benny Shakes It Up)
    Welcome to 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed...' Season Two, Episode 15 with special guest, all the way from Selston in Nottinghamshire, Benny Shakes(Benny Shakes It Up). Benny has become a stalwart of the online comedy community since Lockdown began, performing (and smashing it) regularly at zoom gigs such as Laugh Able, G&B, Late Stage, Sounds Proper and many more. Not one to let his cerebral palsy get in the way of creativity and work ethic, he also puts out the 'Benny Shakes It Up' & 'Below The Belt' podcasts with frequent collaborator and previous 'Oh Lockdown' guest, Mark Burkwood and has a keen interest in photography. Join us as we chat about Comedy, Lockdown and the importance of knowing we are not alone in all this madness and mayhem.
    1 hr 1 min
  • 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed' S2. Ep. 14 w/ Garry Mac (Comics Creator and Theorist)
    Welcome to 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed' Season 2, Episode 14 with Special guest, all the way from Dennistoun in Glasgow, Garry Mac. Garry is a queer writer and illustrator from Glasgow. He recently displayed work in GoMA and co-directed a short film with Michael Lee Richardson, and BBC NowNext and LUX Scotland. He is currently undertaking a PhD with University of Dundee researching queer time in comics with a practical element, a comic called PRAXIS. Join us as we chat about Comedy, Lockdown, Comics, Mental Health and the importance of limiting social media for the sake of creativity and our peace of mind.
    1 hr 25 min
  • Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed, S2, Ep. 13 w/ Wendy Blemings & Rory McSwiggan(Chicken Box Comedy)

    Welcome to 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed' season two, episode 13, with special guests, all the way from Derry in Irelsnd, Wendy Blemings and Rory McSwiggan (Chicken Box Comedy) Wendy and Rory have been running one of the internet's friendliest and most atmospheric regular zoom gigs since Lockdown began. They strive to recreate the atmosphere of the much missed Bennigan's Bar every Thursday night, from 8.30 on Twitch and 9pm on Facebook Live. Wendy handles the green room and tech, freeing Rory up to host as the inimitable Les Ismore.  Join us as we chat about Comedy, Lockdown and finding the right moment to get your paranoid host to walk freely into the Coven for International Women's Day. 🎙️🎭🛰️

    43 min
  • Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed... S2, Ep. 12, w/ Rob Crosbie (Raw Guffaw)
    Welcome to Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed, season two, episode twelve, with special guest, all the way from Dumfries in Scotland, Raw Guffaw's Rob Crosbie. Rob is an illustrator, radio presenter, comedian and promoter and founded one of the longest running comedy gigs in Scotland: Raw Guffaw in Dumfries back in 2013. He admits to taking the same influences in each avenue, from anywhere and everywhere. With his music he likes and plays everything from 80's synthpop to Scandanavian progressive death metal except reggae - because wtf is reggae? And it's with that same open mind he can find the funny in almost anything and performs as a storyteller, poet, physical and visual gags and dad jokes - because anything can be funny, you just have to look for it. Join us as we chat about Comedy, Lockdown and how things like stand up and photography become the drugs when you've already had your share of those in your lifetime.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed... S2, Ep. 11 w/ special guest, Duante Barnett(Suitman Productions)

    Welcome to Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed... Season 2, Episode 11 with special guest, all the way from Seattle, Washington, Duante Barnett(Suitman Productions). Duante runs SuitMan Productions from his native city, Seattle, W.A., and his first original show idea Deaf Comedy Jam was inspired by his own hearing loss. Deaf Comedy Jam offers a show that unites both the hearing and non-hearing communities. A staple of the Annual Northwest Black Comedy Festival for 2 years, where he was awarded “Best Podcast” of this year. Places like Laugh Comedy Club's Laugh Off, Jai Thai's Comedy Clash & a number of pacific northwest artists know his influences and creativity of production. All of this while being HOH and having had surgery on his left ear to restore about 40-50% of his hearing. SuitMan production is more than an entertainment company. It is a platform to give light to artists who need opportunity in a safe forum. His newest project Beautiful Minds: The Autastic Artists podcast highlights entertainers and artists on the spectrum. As a producer, Suitman has hosted a different monthly showcase at Columbia City Theater that inspired diversity in the comedy scene as well as an open mic and his Opencase show offered a showcase oj local talent at locations in the Seattle area. Deaf Comedy Jam, Dark Brew, Mixed N Misidentified, Santa’s Naughty List, Cupid’s Rejects, Holiday Momedy and Give Love Laugh were all performed live. Ballard Brother's, Player's Club Bar, Cafe Red and The Palace Theater were all locations that SuitMan Productions put on shows from. Since the Pandemic, SuitMan Productions has expanded their reach with comics from all over the world on their current online shows. RAW Comedy (Ridiculously Amazing Women), Soul Sista Sundays and "Beautiful Minds: The Autastic Artists" Podcast are monthly shows offered highlighting women, women of color and artists on the spectrum. Dark Brew, Mixed N Misidentified, Santa’s Naughty List, Cupid’s Rejects and Black & Proud are rotated monthly to ensure you are entertained weekly. Every weekend you can be entertained by SuitMan Productions, so be sure to check out their Facebook page each week for what's on. Join us as we chat about Comedy, Lockdown and the inevitability of online comedy reflecting the nature of its 'in person' counterpart while we say 'fuck it' and enjoy the ride.

    1 hr 16 min
  • Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed S2, Ep 10 w/ Jo Fox(Dirty As Funk)
    Welcome to 'Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed...' season two, episode ten, with special guest, all the way from Newburgh in Fife, Acid Techno promoter and record label owner, Jo Fox! Jo founded the Acid Techno club night known as Dirty As Funk with friends in 2014. Together they've been throwing parties in unique locations around Scotland including small basements, recording studio and a medieval castle for the last 7 year. Dirtyasfunk brings free party underground techno vibes and hosts a collective of artists and DJ’s from across the country that have library of styles and abilities from Live hardware sets, Vinyl Sets, and all digital platforms. Always taking you on journey through techno from minimal to acid techno by keeping it real and keeping it underground. Join us as we chat about Comedy, the free party scene, life in Lockdown and reveal some exiting news about upcoming projects from Jo.
    47 min
  • Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed... Season 2, Episode 9 w/ Adam McNelis (Prose Performance Writer)
    Hello, and welcome to Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed... Season 2, Episode 9 w/ Adam McNelis(Prose Performance Writer) In November 2018 Adam released his debut novel, Halo by the Oak Tree.
    September 2019 saw the release of his follow up book, BRAIN-NATTER: A Short Story Collection.
    Adam’s The POWER ON Podcast was launched in April 2020, and has been going strong, despite Lockdown, since then. Join us as we chat about Lockdown, Comedy, Prose Performance and the intersection of the two, which is where we first met in 2019.
    59 min

About Oh Lockdown! How We Laughed....

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Talking to comedians worldwide who've kept going under the grip of a global pandemic and local lockdowns.