While I Was Resting

By Jason Read

'While I Was Resting' is a podcast about the varied and often bizarre jobs undertaken by actors, performers, musicians, writers, artists, etc in their 'resting' periods.... more

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The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

While I Was Resting episodes:

September 28, 2021 Tom Bell: While I Was Resting
Comedian and actor Tom Bell chats about the many ridiculous things he's done.
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1h 9min
September 21, 2021 Ben Norris: While I Was Resting
In this episode I chat to comedian and songwriter Ben Norris.

Also check out our recent video collaboration: https://youtu.be/llZNra5t-NE
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57min
September 14, 2021 Tom Walker: While I Was Resting
In this episode I chat with Jonathan Pie creator Tom Walker about life before his career as a comic and writer.
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1h 5min
December 17, 2019 While I Was Resting Episode 10: Trevor Neal
In the final episode of series 1 Trevor Neal (of Trev & Simon fame) joins me to chat about everything from fitting kitchens, working at 'Knobs & Knockers' and toyshops to winning a BAFTA and playing Glastonbury.

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1h 23min
December 10, 2019 While I Was Resting Episode 9: Sophie Aldred
Actor and presenter Sophie Aldred chats with Jase about her childhood love of performing, singing on the Working Men's Club circuit, conventions, voiceovers and much more.
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1h 8min
December 03, 2019 While I Was Resting Episode 8: Alexis Dubus
In this episode I chat with Alexis Dubus about life before he established a stand up career with laconic French character Marcel Lucont. Hear tales of gorillas, extra work, meerkats, lavish parties and 'copping off' dressed as the 118 man.

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1h 1min
November 26, 2019 While I Was Resting Episode 7: Simon Hickson
In this week's episode I chat with Simon Hickson (The Simon half of comedy duo Trevor and Simon) about the many things he's done outside of the world of TV and comedy, including frozen pigs, exhaust pipes, being Groucho Marx, dodgy dog drawings at the Columbian embassy, Mel Brooks, not getting an HGV license and his important work with MedicCinema.

Trevor & Simon Montage

Trevor & Simon "You Can't Fool The Bulldog"

Trevor & Simon's Stupid Video

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1h 11min
November 19, 2019 While I Was Resting Episode 6: Paulus
Paulus, the comic, singer, compère and judge on BBC 1's All Together Now chats about his assorted occupations outside of the glitz and glamour of showbiz. Catering, cleaning, fights and the Women's Institute - it's got the lot.
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1h 3min
November 12, 2019 While I Was Resting Episode 5: James Lovell
Ministry of Fun founder James Lovell (not the astronaut) regales us with tales of PR stunts, clowning, meeting Princess Di as Bugs Bunny, selling kitchens, and, of course, Santa.

Ministry of Fun

Beyonce Flash Mob

Santa School on The One Show

Music & Production by Jason Read
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1h 2min
November 05, 2019 While I Was Resting Episode 4: Tracey Collins
Tracey is a comedian, performer, writer and singer. In this episode see chats about her experiences in stables, 'Cob Shops' (the Leicester term for a bakery apparently), being a walkabout shark, having a record deal, hosting naked Blind Date, and much much more.

Tracey's website: http://www.tinatealady.com/

Twitter: @TinaTeaLady

Music and production by Jason Read

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59min

FAQs about While I Was Resting:

How many episodes does While I Was Resting have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.