On the Mic

Episode 84: Caitlin Cook's Origin Story

Caitlin is a stand up comedian and musician who became obsessed with bathroom graffiti while she was studying art history and getting frustrated at the pretentious exclusivity of the art world. 
This is her origin story.
Caitlin also talks about the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe version of her show, 'Caitlin Cook: The Writing on the Stall'.
Image by Arin Sang-urai. Presented by Martin Walker.
Caitlin's Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 83: John Tothill's Origin Story

John Tothill is a comedian from Southend-on-Sea, Essex. He is a former teacher. He deliberately contracted malaria in a clinical trial, to help fund his 2023 Edinburgh Fringe debut.
This is his origin story.
John also chats about his 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, ‘John Tothill: Thank God This Lasts Forever’.
Presented by Martin Walker.
John's Profile and Social Media: HERE
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Episode 82: Marc Burrows' Origin Story

The Magic of Terry Pratchett is a book, and a live show, written and presented by stand up comedian Marc Burrows.  In 2020, Marc penned the first-ever biography of Sir Terry. The book received critical acclaim, won a Locus Award and was embraced by fans. 
This is Marc's Origin Story.
He also talks about the 2024 Edinburgh version of his show, 'The Magic of Terry Pratchett'.
Photo by Kim Burrow with illustration by Andrea C White. Presented by Martin Walker.
Marc's Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 81: Michelle Brasier's Origin Story

Michelle is an actor, singer, comedian and screenwriter, best known for her many TV appearances with the comedy group 'Aunty Donna'.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Michelle Brasier: Legacy'.
Image by Simon Schluter. Presented by Martin Walker.
Michelle's Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 80: Trigger Happy's Origin Story (from Swampleque)

Hailing from Australia, Trigger Happy productions presents, 'Swamplesque'. 2024 Edinburgh cast members are Trigger Happy (pictured), Tash York, Henny Spaghetti, Tugboat Tiffy, Bebe Gunn, Chris Nims, Rainbow and Rebel Lyons.
This is their origin story.
Image by Caitlin Boland © KTB MEDIA 2022. Used with permission.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Trigger Happy's Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk

Episode 79: Anna Bortnik's Origin Story (from Baby Wants Candy)

Anna is an improvisor from the US. She chats about her first improv moment on stage at around nine years old, trying to make her scene partners laugh and why audiences love it when things go wrong.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her shows, 'Baby Wants Candy' and 'Shamilton'.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Baby Wants Candy's Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 78: Harry Stachini's Origin Story

A masterful storyteller with one of the most amiable and easy-going stage presences on the comedy circuit today,Harry Stachini looks at honesty in his latest Edinburgh offering.
This is his origin story.
And he talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Harry Stachini: Grenade'.
Image by Lewis Coleman. Presented by Martin Walker.
Harry's Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 77: Amy Mason's Origin Story

After coming out in her late 30s, the off-kilter Funny Woman finalist and BBC New Act nominee is returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Amy Mason: Free Mason'.
Image by Lucy Ridges. Presented by Martin Walker.
Amy's Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 76: Eric Rushton's Origin Story

Eric is a stand up comedian and writer based in Birmingham, England. In 2020 he won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year Award. In 2023 he won the inaugural Channel 4 Sean Lock Award. He is an award winning comedian.
This is his origin story.
Eric also talks about his Edinburgh show, 'Eric Rushton: Real One'
Image by Shane Coles. Presented by Martin Walker.
Eric's Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 75: Sian Davies' Origin Story

Sian is a stand up comedian from the North West of England. She won the Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize in 2022 for 'Best in Class' as well as several awards for her stand up comedy shows. Sian is working class and queer, and fiercely proud of belonging to both communities.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her work with 'Best in Class' and her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Sian Davies: Band of Gold'.
Presented by Martin Walker
Sian's Profile and Social Media HERE
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