You Should've Been Here Last Week

By Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin

They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so here's a rundown on how it's done from the prime movers in comedy! Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteem... more

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The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.

You Should've Been Here Last Week episodes:

August 24, 2025 David Tsonos - They said UK comedy crowds were rowdy, so I came over to find out!
David Tsonos, Canadian comedian, writer and actor, came over to the UK over a decade ago. Since then he's become such beloved part of the UK comedy scene that he considers himself to be more a British comic. Plus, he's created an Edinburgh Fringe institution with his 'The Drunken Heckle Show'.
David dealing with a heckler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMw4n5k8aAo
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August 10, 2025 Alex Petty - Edinburgh Fringe is about open access - not quality control!
Alex Petty, the man behind the Laughing Horse Free Festival - a constant at the Edinburgh Fringe for 21 years. Helping thousand's of comedians to stage shows using the 'free model' to reduce costs for performers and audiences.
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

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35min
July 27, 2025 Imran Yusuf - I was s**t until I learned the craft of comedy!
Born in Kenya, raised in Hackney, Imran Yusuf is a well loved and distinctive comedian on UK's stage, screen and radio. Here, he talks about how he developed his style, his voice and his love for learning the craft of comedy.
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

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43min
July 13, 2025 Ninia Benjamin - Never wanted to be a comedian - until I was made redundant!
Born funny, Ninia Benjamin resisted comedy until redundancy forced her hand. She became one third of BBC’s award-winning comedy show 3 Non-Blondes and now's a TV regular. She loves stand up and has strong opinions on the artform. Be warned this interview contains rants!
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

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44min
June 22, 2025 Using Heckle Put Downs - When, How, Why?
Heckle Put Downs - a vital part of a comedian's armoury or a sign of unoriginality? Steve and Paul discuss the advantages, dangers, best and worst examples, and if comics should even use them?
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You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

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42min
June 08, 2025 Cancelled Comedians - Career suicide or career move?
In a week when two UK based comedians - Andrew Lawrence and Reginald D Hunter - have faced controversy over social media posts, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss the furore.
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

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32min
May 18, 2025 Simon Clayton - "Despite suffering a stroke, I'm still a comedian!"
North Londoner, Simon Clayton , started out in comedy in as part of a double act in 1986. He successfully went solo in 1995 and performed nationwide as respected comedian. Until an unforeseen health event in 2020 was the start of new chapter in his life and his wife and fellow comic Mary Bourke. Plus co-host Steve Gribbin has a notorious fictional alter ego.
#podcast #comedyvideos #interview
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against suicide: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned
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40min
April 27, 2025 Sam Serrano - I don't punch down or up - just myself in the face!
Sam Serrano - Started doing stand up comedy in Liverpool at 13 and is now a rising star in UK comedy. As a gender-fluid and dyspraxic comedian, Sam brings a fresh and unique perspective, leaving audiences in stitches with sharp wit and insightful humour. Sam talks to fellow Liverpudlian comedian Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts about how their comedy has changed as they've grown.
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against suicide: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned
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42min
April 08, 2025 Geoff Rowe - I'll get live comedy recognised by the Government
Geoff Rowe - Founder of the UK's biggest comedy festival (Leicester), which led to his order of the British Empire Medal award. Now, as a prime mover behind the Live Comedy Association he wants live comedy to be finally recognised for it's cultural importance to the UK - instead of "glass blowing, folk music and Morris dancing!" Recorded the day before a Government Select Committee announced it will looking at the challenges faced by the UK comedy industry.
#podcast #comedyvideos #interview
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against suicide: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned
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47min
March 23, 2025 Arthur Smith - "Leonard Cohen knew I was on his side."
On this award-nominated show - Arthur Smith - UK comedy legend on stage, TV and radio for many decades. Currently narrates BBC's Money for Nothing and star of the brilliant Grumpy Old Men. He has also been a West End playwright - An Evening with Gary Lineker - plus singer, poet, presenter and writer.
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Arthur Smith: My first 75 years in Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwEFDog9kzk
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against suicide: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned
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37min

FAQs about You Should've Been Here Last Week:

How many episodes does You Should've Been Here Last Week have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.