On the Mic

Episode 25: Catherine McCafferty's Origin Story

Catherine has performed stand up comedy for 8 years. Originally from Chicago, USA, she moved to LA via New York City.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, 'Catherine McCafferty: (Not) That Bad'.
Image by Lee Jameson. Presented by Martin Walker.
Catherine’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 24: Njambi McGrath's Origin Story

Njambi is an award-winning comedian, author, presenter, and political commentator. 
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Njambi McGrath: Benevolence'.
Presented by Martin Walker
Njambi’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 23: Isabella Charlton's Origin Story

Isabella a British comedian who grew up in Hong Kong and lives in the US. She has worked as a lawyer, banker, and broadcast journalist.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Isabella Charlton: So, My Dad F****d The Nanny'.
Image by Paul Smith. Presented by Martin Walker.
Isabella’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 22: Hannah Platt's Origin Story

Hannah is a stand-up comedian and writer. She was a finalist of the BBC New Comedian of the Year Award and nominated for Best Debut Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival. She has written and starred in her own short for BBC Three and also writes for multiple panel shows on BBC Radio 4. 
This is her origin story
Hannah also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Hannah Platt: Defence Mechanism'.
Image by Nicola Grimshaw-Mitchell. Presented by Martin Walker.
Hannah’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 21: Michelle Shaughnessy's Origin Story

Acclaimed Canadian comedian and actor, Michelle Shaughnessy, is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe after a triumphant debut in 2022.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her latest Edinburgh show, ‘Too Late Baby’.
Image by Steve Ullathorne. Presented by Martin Walker.
Michelle’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 20: Finlay Christie's Origin Story

The talented mid 20s stand up comedian, writer and actor was born privileged, but failed at it.
This is his origin story.
Finlay also talks about his new show, 'I Deserve This'.
Image by Rebecca Need-Menear. Presented by Martin Walker.
Finlay’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 19: Sasha Ellen's Origin Story

Sasha is a stand up comedian, writer and games master. Her last stand up show, 'When Life Gives You Ellens, MakeEllenade' is followed up by 'Sasha Ellen: My MILF-shake Brings All the Boys to the Yard'. 
This is her origin story.
We also discus her Edinburgh shows including 'MILF-shake' and 'Character Building Experience'.
Image by Karla Gowlett. Presented by Martin Walker.
Sasha’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 18: Bella Hull's Origin Story

Bella Hull is a London based stand up comedian and writer and one of the UK’s most exciting young comedians.  
This is her origin Story.
She also chats about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Piggie'.
Image by The Other Richard. Presented by Martin Walker.
Bella’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 17: Alexander Bennett's Origin Story

Alexander’s comedy has been variously described as dark, silly, filthy and thoughtful. In a way he’s a throwback to the freethinking imagination of he 80s alternative comedy scene, very much a ground breaking risk taker.
This is his origin story.
He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Alexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil'.
Image by Ollie Craig. Presented by Martin Walker.
Alexander’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 16: Stuart Laws' Origin Story

Performer, writer, director and comedy polymath Stuart Laws brings his most personal show yet to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Fringe.
This is his origin story.
He also chats about his show, 'Stuart Laws Has To Be Joking?'.
Image by Ed Moore. Presented by Martin Walker.
Stuart’s Profile and Social Media HERE