Marsha Meets...
By XFM
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Podcast Description
Xfm's Marsha Shandur chats to some of the best comedians the world has to offer: Edinburgh Fringe Festival Perrier / if.comeddie award winners, Guinness Book Of Records record-breakers, Mock The Week and 8 Out Of 10 Cats stars and many more. If you like stand up comedy, you'll love Marsha Meets. Interviewed so far: Andrew Maxwell, David O'Doherty, Brendan Burns, Will Smith, Chris Addison, Andy Parsons, Lucy Porter, Gina Yashere, Micky Flanagan, Marcus Brigstocke, Andre Vincent, Tim Fitzhigham, Patrick Monahan, Chris McCausland, Laura Solon, Richard Herring, Rudi Lickwood, Pete Johansson, Adam Hills, Jason Byrne, Ed Byrne, Janine Garofolo, Carl Donnelly, Pappy's Fun Club, Sarah Millican, The Aspidistras, Rhod Gilbert, Rob Rouse, Russell Kane, Tom Allen, Kevin Eldon, Zoe Lyons, Will Anderson, Matt Kirshen, Jack Whitehall, Miles Jupp, Glenn Wool, Foil Arms and Hog, Jim Jeffries, Ashley Hames, Bridget Christie, Tom Basden, Heath McIvor, Pippa Evans, Lady Garden, Sammy J, Charlie Higson, Terry Alderton, Alun Cochrane, Isy Suttie, Milton Jones, Stewart Francis, Dave Spikey, Pablo Francisco, Adam Bloom, Phil Kay, Rich Fulcher (from The Mighty Boosh), Andy Zaltzman, Dan Antopolski, Stewart Lee, Dave Hill, Alex Horne, John Bishop, Tim Key, Boothby Graffoe, Scott Capurro, Shazia Mirza, Mark Watson, Paul Sinha, Rufus Hound, Ardal O'Hanlon, Alexei Sayle, Abandoman (Rob Broderick), Ali Cook, Doc Brown, Gareth Richards, James Redmond, Jarlath Regan, Jeff Leach, Keith Farnan, Loretta Maine, Nat Luurtsema, Sam Simmons, Sarah Bennetto, The Aspidistras, Greg Davies, Paul Zerdin, Deborah Frances-White, Pete Firman, Rob Deering, Josie Long, Sean Lock, Jessica Chaffin, Simon Munnery, Lee Mack, Mark Thomas
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ExplicitMark Thomas (Marsha Meets...) | Mark Thomas is a fascinating man, who has travelled the world and has lots of amazing stories to tell from doing so. This week he catches up with Marsha to share his favourite tales, to chat about his life in comedy, and to decribe his upcoming tour. Including an important message from Marsha, to you! | 26 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitLee Mack (Marsha Meets...) | Writer and star of sitcom 'Not Going Out', and hit stand-up Lee Mack drops by Xfm to chat to Marsha about being sacked after his first comedy gig, creating a hit BBC sitcom and and why he doesn't aim to break America. | 3 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSimon Munnery (Marsha Meets...) | The alter ego of Alan Parker drops by Xfm to talk about touring, his association with Banksy, and the joy of buying a new suit. | 5 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJessica Chaffin (Marsha Meets...) | The star of Curb Your Enthusiasm, 90210, Weeds, Entourage and Zoey 101 talks about the comedy scene in LA, how the UK is like America's cooler, older brother and her character comedy chat show Ronna and Beverly | 29 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSean Lock (Marsha Meets...) | 8 Out of 10 Cats star and top stand-up in his own right; Sean Lock drops by Xfm to talk to Marsha about his life as a goatherd, the experience of touring the country with his new show Lockipedia, and what is wrong with films (yes, all of them) | 22 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJosie Long (Marsha Meets...) | The Perrier Award-winning comedian talks to Marsha about supporting Stewart leee when she was a nipper, swimming in freezing cold water and how to better yourself and the world around you. | 18 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRob Deering (Marsha Meets...) | The guitar playing comic - and former winner of The Weakest Link - speaks to Marsha about playing the hits, Dear Deidre and the time he starred in a blue movie | 12 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPete Firman (Marsha Meets...) | The comedian/magician talks making audience members pass out, being Derren Brown's flatmate and his dreams of Vegas. | 22 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDeborah Frances-White (Marsha Meets...) | -- | 15 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPaul Zerdin (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha chats to the ventriloquist stand up about being punched by audience members, performing with Brucey and why having a puppet doesn't mean you're crazy | 10 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitGreg Davies (Marsha Meets...) | The Inbetweeners' Mr Gilbert speaks about his real experiences as a teacher, having to tone things down for telly and possible spin-off series ideas. | 29 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEdinburgh 2010 (Marsha Meets...) | It's August, which in the comedy world means 'Edinburgh time!'. Marsha heads back up to Scotland to chat to as many comedians as possible, such as Rob Rouse, Brendon Burns, Dan Antopolski, improvisational musicians Abandoman, Patrick Monahan, Carl Donnelly, Pete Johansson, Dave Hill, plus loads more. It's funny, promise! | 25 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRussell Kane (Marsha Meets...) | The very funny ITV2 and E4 star tells Marsha how being rebellious made him smarter, the truth about getting into comedy and why more people like Shakespeare than think they do | 6 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAlexei Sayle (Marsha Meets...) | Alexei Sayle: the legend, star of The Young Ones, member of The Comic Strip and a man who many credit with having invented stand up as it is today, talks about being the first person to play at the UK's first dedicated comedy club, pioneering much of today's comedy styles, and renting a room from 'The Man' | 24 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitArdal O'Hanlon (Marsha Meets...) | Ardal O'Hanlon: Irish stand-up, writer, and star of My Hero and Father Ted, drops by to chat with Marsha about playing a cult TV role, moving to London, getting on the comedy tour, and performing with Moby in front of 80 000 people! | 9 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRufus Hound (Marsha Meets...) | Stand-up and star of Argumental, Let's Dance for Sports Relief, and a variety of other TV shows; it's Rufus Hound. Featuring his unorthodox route into the mainstream, the final days of Top of the Pops, and the life and times of working in the Science Museum | 26 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPaul Sinha (Marsha Meets...) | Paul Sinha drops by XFM to chat to Marsha about his new Edinburgh show, his doctor-turned-stand up route into comedy, and shares stories such as being part of the world's worst quiz show... | 12 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMark Watson (Marsha Meets...) | This week Marsha is joined by Mark Watson; comedian, journalist, TV presenter, radio presenter, author, and inventor of the 24 hour stand up show! He chats about the bizarre nature of comedy semi-stardom, his route via Edinburgh into professional comedy, and gives an insight into his current life projects... | 28 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitShazia Mirza (Marsha Meets...) | Dizzee Rascal's former science teacher chats to Marsha about being mistaken for a spy, hairy women and what it takes to prepare a Jay Leno Tonight Show set. | 15 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitScott Capurro (Marsha Meets...) | American Perrier-award-winning stand-up Scott Capurro drops in to chat with Marsha this week. Hear how being in Star Wars endears you to the Japanese, debate about offending a comedy audience, and enjoy hearing why london is the comedy top spot for comedy! | 24 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBoothby Graffoe (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha is joined by musical comedian Boothby Graffoe, who shares his experiences of trying to be an actor, being on TV, and what can happen if you go out drinking the night before a big meeting with Warner Bros... | 10 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJason Byrne (Marsha Meets...) | The two-time Perrier-nominated Irishman drops by to discuss having to follow Meatloaf, impressing Prince Charles, attracting madness like iron filings to a magnet, freaking out Hollywood actors, being able to smell the audience's breath, and much much more... | 3 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTim Key (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha catches up with 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Tim Key. Featuring disucssions of poetry, working on comedy shows, and how to endure the London Marathon. | 18 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJohn Bishop (Marsha Meets...) | Hilarious Skins star John Bishop talks about fulfilling his childhood football dream, trying to hold down a full time job whilst being a stand up, starring in the new Ken Loach film and embarrassing his teenage sons. | 11 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitZoe Lyons (Marsha Meets...) | If.comedy award nominee Zoe Lyons drops into XFM to meet Marsha this week, to chat about her worst ever gigs, comedy contraversy, reality tv show Survivor, and much much more. | 3 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAlex Horne (Marsha Meets...) | Hear the 'We Need Answers' presenter talking about ruining Mark Watson's stag do, meeting the Pope, going on Countdown and having dinner with his audience in the interval of his shows. | 23 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDave Hill (Marsha Meets...) | The first podcast of 2010 sees Marsha chatting American Dave Hill, over topics such as what it's like doing stand-up in La, the differences between being a musician and being a comedian, and how it feels doing stand-up in a maximum security prison! | 13 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitStewart Lee (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha is joined by Stewart Lee; discussing the differences between live and television comedy, why he doesn't like being adored, and experiences of directing The Mighty Boosh. | 22 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDan Antopolski (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha catches up with Dan Antopolski; Perrier-nominated stand-up, and creator of officially the best joke at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. | 10 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAndy Zaltzman (Marsha Meets...) | Political comedian Andy Zaltzman pops in to chat with Marsha this week; discussing such issues as live shows, having small children, and the best ever ways to cheat at sport! | 3 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJim Jeffries (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha meets contraversial Aussie comedian Jim Jeffries and talks about his having Ron Jeremy as a fan, being pipped to the post by Ben Affleck and his secret passion for musicals. | 26 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRich Fulcher (Marsha Meets...) | The Mighty Boosh's Rich Fulcher talks about his time being Mike Myer's body double in Wayne's World, the origins of the Boosh and being utterly outrageous on the BBC (and getting away with it). | 12 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPhil Kay (Marsha Meets...) | Phil Kay tells Marsha all about his 20 minute gigs, transport in and around London and what he's been doing for the last 12 months. | 4 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAdam Bloom (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha Meets...Adam Bloom who tells us all about meeting Paul Daniels (he was charming, apparently), trying to trick inquisitive children, meeting comedy heroes, being in solitary confinement for 48 hours for the BBC! | 29 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPablo Francisco (Marsha Meets...) | American impersonator Pablo Francisco has dropped into XFM. And according to this interview, so have hundreds of other celebrities! Enjoy | 21 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDave Spikey (Marsha Meets...) | Comic, actor and TV presenter Dave Spikey drops in to give details of his upcoming book, what performing in front of the Queen is like, plus what can happen if you keep chickens in your garden! | 14 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitStewart Francis (Marsha Meets...) | This week, Marsha chats with Canadian comic Stewart Francis, about his move to England, his upcoming tour, and the politics of American late night TV show hosts! | 7 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMilton Jones (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha meets with Perrier award-winning comedian Milton Jones; chatting about his new book, the differences between acting and stand up comedy, plus memorable incidents from the Edinburgh Fringe. | 1 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIsy Suttie (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha chats with Peep Show's Isy Suttie this week. Listen in for discussions involving Edinburgh, very weird fan requests and proposals, and The Clint Boon Experience... | 23 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAlun Cochrane (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha is joined by Alun Cochrane, fresh from Edinburgh, and spreading comedy wisdoms across the country! Hear him discuss topics such as the Midlands, TV panel shows, and a crafty way to bag yourself some free fruit. | 17 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTerry Alderton (Marsha Meets...) | One of comedy's best kept secrets, Terry Alderton, drops in to see Marsha this week; chatting about his life as a footballer, the evolution of his comedy over the years, and how a successful act can be achieved by turning his back on the audience... | 9 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCharlie Higson (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha chats with Charlie Higson; covering topics such as The Fast Show and his other past TV shows, working his way into comedy, and The Young James Bond books | 3 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEdinburgh Part II (Marsha Meets...) | The Edinburgh Fringe is revisited, as XFM's Marsha returns to hear more pearls of wisdom from the many many comedians gracing the world's greatest festival in 2009. This week, stories from Pete Johansson, Zoe Lyons, Will Anderson, Andrew Maxwell, Patrick Monahan, Rudi Lickwood, Matt Kirshen, Jack Whitehall, Miles Jupp, Glenn Wool, Foil Arms & Hog, Jim Jeffries, Ashley Hames, Bridget Christie, Tom Basden, Heath McIvor, Pippa Evans, Lady Garden and Sammy J. | 27 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitKevin Eldon (Marsha Meets...) | Kevin Eldon pops in for a chat, telling Marsha all about his beginnings in stand up, moving into film & TV, and revolutionary 90s comedy. | 20 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEdinburgh (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha ventures up to the annual Edinburgh Fringe, to basically chat with as many comedians as possible! Featuring the great wisdom of: Jason Byrne, Ed Byrne, Janine Garofolo, Carl Donnelly, Pappy's Fun Club, Sarah Millican, The Aspidistras, Rhod Gilbert, Rob Rouse, Russell Kane and Tom Allen. Enjoy! | 12 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitAdam Hills (Marsha Meets...) | Australian comic and TV presenter Adam Hills pops in to chat with Marsha this week. Adam gives us an insight into his 2009 Edinburgh Show 'Inflatable', as well as discussing his childhood, the comedy circuit and big red fire engines! | 6 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPete Johansson (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha is joined by Canadian comic Pete Johansson, discussing his life and catching up ahead of his debut Edinburgh show. Topics include: terrible American comedians, what it's like being shot at, and the benefits of smoking, drinking and unprotected sex. Enjoy! | 29 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRudi Lickwood (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha catches up with one of the top black comedians on the comedy circuit, Rudi Lickwood, to discuss, amongst other things, his route into comedy, the Comedy School and how to utilise comedy in times of war. | 23 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRichard Herring (Marsha Meets...) | This week Marsha is joined by stand up and comic-writer Richard Herring to get an insight into his life; learning about his sketch and stand up shows, ways to avoid your phone being stolen, and how to write a never-ending blog! | 15 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitLaura Solon (Marsha Meets...) | Marsha chats with Perrier Award-winning-comic Laura Solon about life as a character-comic, performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, working with some of the biggest names in British comedy…and dealing with the kids kicking their football against her wall! | 8 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 50 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
A joy..
One of my very favourite podcasts of the minute. A must for those who enjoy great comedy and comedians. Marsha's warm and affectionate presenting and interviewing style really seems to put her subjects at their ease, and hence she can draw something out of these comedians which they may usually choose to mask or hide behind their stage persona. Crikey, that was a long sentence!
A must hear for comedy fans.
Intelligent interviews with intelligent comedians in an intimate atmosphere, resulting in open and candid conversations spanning their whole careers. Marsha is clearly a fan of her interviewees and brings the best out in them. My only complaint is that I wish they were longer!
Genuinely interesting and entertaining interviews
Just listened through the whole lot and it made my day/evening. Marsha is a really good/pleasant interviewer and obviuosly knows and enjoys her comedy. Well worth a listen.
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