On the Mic

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
www.onthemic.co.uk

Episode 74: Juliette Burton's Origin Story

Juliette Burton is an award-winning stand up comedian, writer and presenter. She has previously performed sixcritically acclaimed sell-out solo seasons in Edinburgh and is back this year for a seventh.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her three Edinburgh shows for 2024, 'Juliette Burton: Hopepunk', 'Juliette Burton's Talking Crazy' and 'Juliette Burton: Going Rogue'.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Juliette's Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk

Episode 73: Rosco McClelland's Origin Story

Rosco has been twice nominated as The Scottish Comedy Awards Best Newcomer and was the Winner of Scottish Comedian of the Year in 2016. In 2024 he was shortlisted for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
This is his origin story.
He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Rosco McClelland: Sudden Death'.
Presented by Martin Walker
Rosco's Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk

Episode 72: Grace Mulvey's Origin Story

Grace is an Irish stand up comedian and improvisor based in London. She is the creator of the podcasts, 'The Jump' and 'Fad Camp' and is making her solo debut in Edinburgh in 2024. She sometimes gets scared.
This is her origin story.
Grace also chats about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Grace Mulvey: Tall Baby'.
Presented by Martin Walker
Grace's Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk
 

Episode 71: Elvis McGonagall's Origin Story

Elvis is a World Slam Champion and compère of the Blue Suede Sporran Club. He is a regular on BBC Radio 4 including two series of 'Elvis McGonagall Takes A Look On The Bright Side' and the stand-up special: 'Full Tartan Jacket'.
This is his origin story.
Elvis also talks about his Edinburgh show, 'Gin and Catatonic?'
Presented by Martin Walker
Elvis' Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk

Episode 70: Liam Farrelly's Origin Story

Starting stand up at 17, Liam has enjoyed a very rapid rise through the comedy ranks and has proved himself to be a brilliant storyteller. He's won 'Scottish Comedian Of The Year' and has appeared on BBC’s 'Live At The Apollo'.
This is his origin story.
He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Liam Farrelly: Flipbook'.
Image by Gillian Docherty. Presented by Martin Walker.
Liam's Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk
 
 

Episode 69: Sam Lake's Origin Story

Sam Lake is an Edinburgh based stand-up comedian, writer and host of the Monkey Barrel Comedy podcast 'I’ve Had a Rosé, Let’s Talk About Feelings'.
This is his origin story.
Sam also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, 'Sam Lake: Esméralda'.
Image by Corrine Cummings. Presented by Martin Walker.
Sam's Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk

Episode 68: Rosie Nicholls of Grubby Little Mitts' Origin Story

Rosie is one of half sketch group Grubby Little Mitts, alongside Sullivan Brown. They met while studying at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and have since enjoyed success at the Edinburgh Fringe.
This is their Origin Story.
Rosie also talks about their 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Grubby Little Mitts: Eyes Closed, Mouths Open'.
Image by Chris Mann. Presented by Martin Walker.
Grubbs' Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk

Episode 67: Lou Taylor's Origin Story

Lou has been making online sketches for over 5 years, gaining 18 millions views, 25,000 followers and been featured on British Comedy Guide and in Heat magazine as a ‘Content creator of the Year’ nominee.
This is her origin story.
Lou also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Lou Taylor: Jeans and a Nice Top'.
Image by Michael Julings. Presented by Martin Walker.
Lou's Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk
 

Episode 66: Stephanie Laing's Origin Story

Stephanie started performing in April 2007 on the Scottish comedy circuit. She quickly established herself as one of the most promising live acts of her generation, and in 2015 appeared as a finalist in the Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year competition.
This is the origin story.
She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Stephanie Laing: Rudder'.
Image by Rob Wisken. Presented by Martin Walker.
Stephanie's Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk