The Alison Spittle Show

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The Alison Spittle Show episodes

August 16, 2019 78: #78 | Catherine Cohen
The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 78 – Catherine Cohen

In Episode 78 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ during the Vodafone Comedy Festival – Alison talks to comedian Catherine Cohen about comedy cabaret, the Edinburgh fringe, jet lag, “rich hungry man attitude”, past lives, underage drinking, mutton busting at the rodeo and Club Cumming.

Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest. Catch her at the Edinburgh Fringe this August.

Get tickets to Catherine’s Edinburgh show, The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous, at this link. Follow her on Twitter for more upcoming gigs.

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1 hr 7 min
July 31, 2019 77: #77 | Jena Friedman
In Episode 77 – recorded at HeadStuf HQ during the Vodafone Comedy Festival– Alison talks to comedian and writer Jena Friedman about interviewing John McAfee, sexual harassment in gaming, cannibal cops, writing for David Letterman and Jon Stewart, TERFs and slipping into fascism, fighting for your pints and an abbreviated history of the American Girl doll.

Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest. Catch her at the Edinburgh Fringe this August.

Watch Soft Focus with Jena Friedman here and get tickets to Jena’s Edinburgh run, Miscarriage of Justice, at this link. Follow her on Twitter for more upcoming gigs.

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Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email [email protected].

Theme tune by No Monster Club.

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1 hr 14 min
May 29, 2019 76: #76 | Roxana Nic Liam
The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 76 – Roxana Ni Liam

In Episode 76 – Alison talks to actor Roxana Nic Liam about acting vs standup, soap stardom on Fair City, when murder presents an opportunity, favourite soap deaths, being in The General and Agnes Brown, getting a cornetto from Tom Jones, Shinoxy sketch group, the negative or working on comedy and double standards within the industry, kicking drug pushers out of the East Wall, being the tree in Pochahontas and returning to comedy.

Follow Roxana on Twitter for information on upcoming writing projects.

Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates.

Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them.

If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help.

Catch you next time.

Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email [email protected].

Theme tune by No Monster Club.

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1 hr 35 min
May 08, 2019 75: #75 | Claire Balding
In Episode 75 – Alison talks to Claire Fullam (a.k.a. Claire Balding) about Bertie Ahern and the baby Jesus, describing yourself without cringing, an audience that's tuning in for the bald, losing her hair, alopecia, body positivity and eating your feelings, broadcasting from the loo, cursing children, starting a business and being embarrassed to earn money, live shows, being a suspect in Bloggers Unveiled, #spon and a lilo in Santa Ponsa.
Follow Claire on Instagram for information on upcoming projects and her new hair salon, Pelo.
Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates.
Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them.
If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help.
Catch you next time.
Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email [email protected].

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1 hr 17 min
April 17, 2019 74: #74 | Caroline O'Donoghue
**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 74 – Caroline O’Donoghue**
In Episode 74 – Alison talks to writer Caroline O’Donoghue about professions you don't see in porn, shock-humour, tarot cards, digital detox retreats, burning down houses, Jacqueline Wilson, boring food opinions, working in the ‘mid-tier, free bagel’ advertising world, spamming the internet, advertising campaigns for Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow, the allure of creepy people, leaking comedy sets, using your platform and competition in the industry.
Follow Caroline on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Czaroline) for information on upcoming writing projects. Promising Young Women is available now. Caroline’s podcast, Sentimental Garbage is on all major podcast hosts.
Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates.
Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them.
Cover photo by Akira Suemori.
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Catch you next time.
Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email [email protected].
Theme tune by No Monster Club.

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1 hr 28 min
April 03, 2019 73: #73 | Victoria Mary Clarke
The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 73 – Victoria Mary Clarke
In Episode 73 – Alison talks to writer, broadcaster and ‘rock-wife’, Victoria Mary Clarke, about Yves Saint Laurent’s hash and grass, why we should all be treated like Wagyu beef, competing with Michael Healy Ray, Shane McGowan's teeth, death threats from Courtney Love, going on tour with Nirvana, interrogating angels, media coaching Liam Neeson and not holding back.
Follow Victoria on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Victoriamary) for information on upcoming writing and media projects.
Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates.
Thanks to Headstuff.Org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them.
If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help.
Catch you next time.
Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email [email protected].
Theme tune by No Monster Club.

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1 hr 30 min
March 20, 2019 72: #72 | Michael Fry
The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 72 – Michael Fry
In Episode 72 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison talks to writer and comedian Michael Fry, a.k.a. [@BigDirtyFry](https://twitter.com/BigDirtyFry), about the sustaining power of a blue energy drink, working at Joe.ie with a dog who has more seniority than him, clandestine Beboing, creativity, shyness and confidence, standup, dragging your entire class into a self-penned panto, Praia da Luz, a Juvenalia director's commentary, a Mulan singalong and getting felt up in Coppers.
Check out Michael’s new web series, Big Dirty Frydays, [here](https://twitter.com/JOEdotie/status/1104010059552620545). Follow him on Twitter for more.
Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AlisonSpittle) for the latest tour dates.
Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them.
If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help.
Catch you next time.
Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email [email protected].
Theme tune by No Monster Club.

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1 hr 13 min
February 27, 2019 71: #71 | Evelyn Mok
**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 71 – Evelyn Mok**
In Episode 71 – recorded at Pritchard & Ure in London (the café that provides scones and emergency batteries) – Alison talks to comedian Evelyn Mok about Swedish stereotypes, whether Ikea has a heart, Holly Willoughby's B&B, why facts don't care about your feelings, a multi-cultural upbringing, stage fright, MCing a fire alarm, leaning into pettiness, making your own foie gras and Alison somehow ends up explaining the concept of Magdalene Laundries again.
Evelyn Mok is a Swedish comedian based in London. Follow her on Twitter for upcoming gigs.
Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest tour dates.
Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them.
If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help.
Catch you next time.
Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email [email protected].
Theme tune by No Monster Club.

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1 hr 8 min
February 08, 2019 70: #70 | Guy Branum
**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 70 – Guy Branum**
In Episode 70 – recorded at the Phoenix Artists’ Club in London – Alison talks to comedian and writer Guy Branum about why nobody is expecting Canada on the world stage, Countdown, how shitty live shows turn into shitty TV shows, life after success and keeping your day job, writing unfunny introductions for Bruno Mars, The Mindy Project, Chelsea Lately, The American Dream, spicebags, the humanity of She-Ra, Fashion Police, witnessing Jason Statham searching for bargains in the nut aisle and The California Dried Plum Board.
Guy Branum is a Los Angeles-based comedian and writer. Follow him on Twitter for upcoming gigs and check out his book, My Life As A Goddess.
Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest on tour dates.
Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them.
If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help.
Catch you next time.
Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email [email protected].
Theme tune by No Monster Club.

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1 hr 8 min
January 24, 2019 69: #69 | Stephen Mullan
**The Alison Spittle Show – Episode 69 – Stephen Mullan**
In Episode 69 – recorded at HeadStuff HQ – Alison talks to comedian and actor Stephen Mullan about being the son of a preacher man, drugs, psychiatric wards, Chris Tarrant's involvement in the mental health business, Druid theatre, why being good at making coffee will take you far, Christian summer camps and his mother's very unique form of discipline.
Stephen Mullan is a London-based comedian and actor. Follow him on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/StephenJMullan) for upcoming gigs.
Alison Spittle does stand-up comedy all the time because there’s no money in it. See alisonspittle.com or her Twitter for the latest on tour dates.
Thanks to HeadStuff.org for hosting our podcast. They have a Patreon page. Please support them.
If you enjoyed the podcast, do us a favour and leave a rating. It’s a big help.
Catch you next time.
Flamingo artwork designed by William Conway, email [email protected].
Theme tune by No Monster Club.

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55 min

About The Alison Spittle Show

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Stand up comedian turned talk show host, Alison Spittle sits down for a chin wag with Ireland's finest mouths in front of a live audience. It's a talk show that loves a good chat.