Become the most real version of yourself to thrive on stage, with Prague based comedian Brian Lennon @brianlennoncomedy IG

Laughed with Brian - MC at @Metrocomedyclubcz , Prague's only English language comedy club - highly recommended; genuinely welcoming staff and remarkable 600-year-old stone cellar venue just a few minutes walk straight up from the famous Charles Bridge!

Brian is the first American to dare to perform in Czech language - and he is good! He's been a finalist on Česko Slovensko má talent (Czech-Slovak Got Talent ) TV show.

Brian is good bet for Corporate gigs in Czechia because he can get your team laughing in Czech AND English. Connect with Brian on LinkedIn or Instagram

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Marc Cox from Open Mic Comedy Podcast joins me to discuss his journey into stand-up. Marc (and his excellent podcast) represent the essence of doing comedy for the simple joy of the experience, rather than for fame or wealth.

Shawn from the Tryp Rapport Podcast shares Comedian Mark Shimkets story (his Brother) Despite battling cancer, Mark's spirit shone through until the end, leaving a funny legacy captured in his YouTube comedy special 'Weeks to Months.' Shawn shares his personal experience with Ibogaine, a psychedelic that helped him prepare for Mark's passing, providing emotional insights and a sense of peace amidst their family's chaos.

Alex Mcnair, tells of a dominatrix-turned-comedian stealing the show at his Falkirk Comedy Club event and we explore themes of kink, humour, and how to stay married!

Costa Rica street protest to stand up comedian. Eva emphasises the necessity of humour to push boundaries while addressing social and political topics with a deft touch, ultimately questioning the potential of comedy as a vehicle for social change. “It’s important to push boundaries”. Meet Eva on Instagram here

A Billy Connolly favourite; Des Mclean has starred TV, Radio and stages the length of the nation for decades! He's acted in various high profile roles, including Politician Tommy Sheridan, and Celtic legend, Bertie Auld, on Stage at the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow. Just as delighted to get 100 folk laughing in Fintray as 10,000 pishing themselves at the Palace. As Billy Connolly once remarked on air, "There's a guy called, Des Mclean, God I love him!" Follow his Des Mclean and Friends FaceBook page - enjoy!

Mugged on MDMA, Comedian Michael Welch, unpacks laughter as both societal mirror & psychedelic medicine.

Tickets to Michael's Fringe Show at Gilded Balloon

Fine Artist & Comedian Beth Knight paints politicians as penises (so often true to life ;) and creates healing laughter at the intersection of art and comedy! This episode balances comedy with cultural commentary, tackling topics like American circumcision and gender dynamics in the art world. View (and buy) her art at bethknight.com

Todays guest; Bruce Devlin, is devilishly funny! Dundee raised Standup Comedian, TV warm up, writer, tv/radio host and contributor - connect with him on (IG) @bruceangusdevlin

No punches pulled - From dodging hecklers to tackling hot-button topics like war and trans rights, we dive into the craft of live comedy. With brutal takes from Bruce we unpack what it means to MC a room, challenge the crowd, and toe the line between bold and burned. In a world where one joke can go viral, we ask: is comedy still the last place you can say the unsayable?

Edinburgh comedian Gareth Waugh was fired as a barman due to his first stand up comedy attempt! Now a phenomenal Professional Comedian - here he is (IG) doing some memorable crowd work in which your host (me! Thor) get's caught up! The discussion takes a darker turn into the boundaries of humour with current events and anti-war jokes - E.g. The assassination of Jamal Khashoggi and the implications of using such references within comedy.

Check out Gareth's superb special here on YouTube