On the Mic

Episode 15: Alfie Packham's Origin Story

Alfie co-created Gun and Wand: The Official Companion Podcast, a podcast about a TV show that doesn’t exist. We love it. 2024 sees him take his debut hour to the Edinburgh Fringe.
This is his origin story.
We also hear about that debut hour, called Alfie Packham: My Gift to You.
Image by Rebecca Need-Menear. Presented by Martin Walker
View Alfie’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 14: Milo Edwards' Origin story

Milo Edwards is not posh. But everybody thinks he is, including members of his own Essex family. So what happened?
This is his origin story.
Milo also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, intriguingly titled,  How Revolting! Sorry To Offend.
Image by Joshua Peroti. Presented by Martin Walker.
Milo’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 13: Ollie Horn's Origin Story

Ollie is 32 years old this year (aka the business end of his late-20s), and he’s starting to wonder whether the reason he hasn’t yet found a wife is because he isn’t toxic enough. So he is performing in Edinburgh in a Toxic Yurt.
This is his origin story.
He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, Comedy for Toxic People (and their friends).
Image by Gabrielle Boudville. Presented by Martin Walker.
Ollie’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 12: Michael Kunze's Origin Story

Michael Kunze is an award-winning actor, writer, director and improviser. His two-hander musical comedy Lil Saffron: Ragu to Riches, received multiple five-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022. It was really rather good. 
This is his origin story.
We also hear from Michael about his 2024 Edinburgh show, Michael Kunze: Infinity Mirror.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Michael’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 11: Gearóid Farrelly's Origin Story

In 2012 Gearóid made his solo debut at the Edinburgh Festival with his show, Turbulence winning a five-star review in the process. Not a bad start.
This is his origin story.
We also talk about his 2024 Edinburgh show, Gearóid Farrelly: Gearóid Rage
Presented by Martin Walker
Gearóid’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 10: Anna Akana's Origin Story

You've probably seen actor/comedian Anna Akana in Marvel's Ant-Man, Comedy Central's Corporate, Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy or the Emmy-nominated series that she executive produced and starred in, Youth and Consequences. Or maybe you are one of her 2.9 million subscribers on YouTube.
This is her origin story.
This episode of On the Mic contains potentially triggering themes, strong language and references to suicide.
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On the Mic is presented by Martin Walker.
https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

Episode 9: Alex Kitson's Origin Story

Alex has funny bones. He grew out of a thriving Bristol comedy scene, and in 2023 was nominated for the Best ofBrighton Fringe Comedy Award for his debut show.
This is his origin story.
We also talk about his Edinburgh Fringe show, Alex Kitson: Must I Paint You a Picture?
Presented by Martin Walker
https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

Episode 8: Mustafa Algiyadi's Origin Story

Mustafa Algiyadi is a comedian whose career spans stand up comedy, improvisation and, after pursuing a PhD in mathematics, Artificial Intelligence. Alongside English, he performs in Arabic, Italian, and German.
This is his origin story
We also talk about his show, Mustafa Algiyada: Almost Legal Alien.
Presented by Martin Walker.
https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

Episode 7: Ed Patrick's Origin Story

Comedian, author and anaesthetist, Ed Patrick, balances the stress of being a stand up with the even greater stress of being a junior doctor.
This is his origin story.
We also talk about his Edinburgh Fringe doings, including a reprise of his popular show, 'Catch Your Breath' and a short series of live recordings of his popular podcast, 'Comedians' Surgery'.
Image by Chris Cox. Presented by Martin Walker.
https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

Episode 6: Will Owen's Origin Story

Will Owen is a stand up comedian with an obsession. He’s a reality TV cognoscenti; a professional watcher and he can name every single winner of Strictly, The X Factor, The Masked Singer and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.  
This is his origin story.
We also talk about his Edinburgh Fringe show, Will Owen: Like, Nobody’s Watching.
Presented by Martin Walker
https://www.onthemic.co.uk/