Some Laugh

With Stu back in his native Fife, Steve and Marc are joined this week by comedian Alexandra Haddow. Alex discusses her upbringing in the town of Corby - otherwise known as "Little Scotland", recalls working in a pub frequented by Liam Gallagher, and reveals which unlikely former Rangers and England star once slid into her DMs. Plus, Marc and Steve reflect on their experience of attending the nostalgia-laden indie music night Alex held at SWG3, Marc expresses his disbelief at...

This week the boays are joined Guilt writer Neil Forsyth. With the third and final series just released, Neil discusses what to expect from the latest installment of the BBC drama, why Edinburgh works as a great backdrop for TV, and how much input a writer of a show has during the filming process. He also talks about working with Succession's Brian Cox on his Broughty Ferry-based sitcom Bob Servant, explains how he got his start in writing by mocking up foul-mouthed comic strips f...

The boays have made it to fifty episodes, so they mark the occasion the only way they know how - with more of the same daft patter that's got them this far. This week there's chat of baws dropping, body positivity (hair transplants and knee-extension surgery notwithstanding) and how Steve nearly burning down his house means he's now required to have fire-safety chat. Plus, Marc recalls the joke "given" to him during a trip to Amsterdam, Stuart brings up a philosophical question ni...

This week the boays are joined by standup comedian Eshaan Akbar. Eshaan discusses how the nuances of his upbringing make it difficult to pin him down to one social class, reveals how his dad was almost killed by firing squad whilst courting his mum, and recalls his days as a banker giving financial advice to young Premier League footballers with more money than sense. Plus, Steve's recollection of witnessing Eshaan be racially abused stimulates a discussion about discriminatory la...

This week the boays are joined by legend of the Scottish comedy scene Raymond Mearns. Raymond draws upon his over-20 years of work on the road as stand-up to regale them with some hilarious stories and words of wisdom - and reflects on some of his showbiz experiences on Limmy's Show, acting in Ken Loach films (not to mention the Cheesestrings advert) and opening for Pete Doherty on tour. Raymond also reveals his uncanny experience with a psychic medium, explains the importance of ...

This week the boays are joined by comedian, best-selling author and star of Taskmaster Fern Brady. Fern discusses Scottish identity, Catholicism, and how her parents reacted to the revelations in her tell-all autobiography Strong Female Character. She also reveals what going to Edinburgh Uni taught her about classism, the less-than-glamourous realities of working as a stripper, and how her autism diagnosis has reframed the perspective on her upbringing. Plus, there's chat o...

Fresh from recording their respective comedy specials, Marc and Stu reflect on their shows and the pub nights out/pissed meals which followed. Then there's some vintage Some Laugh childhood chat involving memories of electric boxes, train tracks barbed-wire fences - before a few audience questions which prompt Steve and Marc to recall their attempts at writing fiction in their youth. Plus, there's chat about favourite/least favourite drinks, embarrassing fashion trends and where t...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Amelia Bayler. Amelia reveals which famous Scottish band will be forever synonymous with taking a sh*te in a cafe, recalls her past as a Historical Tour Guide in Edinburgh (despite not knowing anything about history), and gets Marc and Stephen to take a quiz to find out their "Attachment Styles", with surprisingly accurate results.A video version of this podcast is available on YouTube, where you can subscribe for all future episodes: https://w...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Fin Taylor. Fin discusses his new YouTube show “Fin vs The Internet” and why he’s pivoted to making more online content after appearances on TV shows such as Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News For You? They also chat about Fin’s viral appearance on the NFL’s Good Morning Football show, some of his excellent Edinburgh Fringe shows, and how Fin feels about doing room-splitting stand-up on cultural hot-topics.A video version ...

This week the boays are joined by comedian Gareth Mutch. Gareth recalls the time his show title inadvertently attracted the wrong kind of crowd, discusses the recent recording of his stand-up special and recounts watching his partner do stand-up for the first time. Plus, he clears the air on whether or not he tried to "teach" comedy early into his own standup career, and details the unlikely holiday trip he took while on tour with Tom Stade.A video version of this podcast is avail...