On the Mic

Episode 45: Alexis Gay's Origin Story

Alexis Gay is a stand up, sketch video comedian, and podcaster known for satirising tech culture. In a former life, she worked in the tech industry, most recently running Business Operations and Creator Partnerships at Patreon.
This is her origin story.
Alexis also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Alexis Gay: Unprofessional'.
Image by Mindy Tucker. Presented by Martin Walker.
Alexis' Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 44: Natasha Pearl Hansen's Origin Story

Introducing the award-winning US stand up comedian, actor and businessperson, Natasha Pearl Hansen. She describes herself as a complete tech and branding nerd.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Natasha Pearl Hansen: The Right Amount of Wrong'.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Natasha's Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 43: Ali Woods' Origin Story

Stand up comedian and viral star Ali Woods was born in North London. He has appeared on both TalkRadio and TalkSport, and has supported comedian Russell Kane on tour.
This is his origin story.
Ali also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Ali Woods: At The Moment'.
Image by Zlata Kontseva. Presented by Martin Walker.
Ali's Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 42: Olivia Levine's Origin Story

Olivia Levine is an actor, comedian and writer based in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. Originally from San Francisco, she moved to New York for college, where she became fixated with another female student...
This is her origin story
Olivia also discusses her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Olivia Levine: Unstuck'.
Olivia's Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 41: Viv Ford's Origin Story

US comedian Viv Ford accidentally moved into a crypto castle - a three-story light blue townhouse that has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and fourteen male roommates who are all deeply invested in cryptocurrencies.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her crypto themed Edinburgh offering, 'Viv Ford: New Kids On The Blockchain'.
Image by Brittany Anikka Liu. Presented by Martin Walker.
Viv’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 40: Stephen Mullan's Origin Story

Stevo is an Irish Argentinian comedian, award-winning actor and Love Island Australia narrator. He's also a bit of a rascal.
This is his origin story.
He also chats about his Edinburgh show called, co-incidentally, 'Stephen Mullan: Rascal'. 
Presented by Martin Walker.
Stephen’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 39: Jaz Mattu's Origin Story

Jaz is a clown. He's also a musician, writer and stand up comedian, but his blend of international clowning is unique. Jaz trained in the French style with Phillipe Gaulier, American style with Dr. Brown, British style with Mick Barnfather and Native American/Buffon clowning with Red Bastard.
This is his origin story.
He also discusses his 2024 clown show, 'Jaz Mattu Returns'.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Jaz’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 38: Otter Lee's Origin Story

Otter Lee is a New York City based queer actor, writer, comedian, and voice over artist. At the tender age of 4, Otter was so moved by the tragic passing of Princess Diana that he wept outside Kensington Palace, while his father mocked him and took pictures. 
This is his origin story.
Otter also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, 'Otter Lee: Princess Syndrome'.
Image by Chris Lee. Presented by Martin Walker.
Otter’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 37: Spring Day's Origin Story

Spring is an American comedian now living in the UK who has a uniquely acerbic and sassy style of comedy  - with a story to tell! 
This is her origin story
She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Spring Day: Exvangelical'.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Spring’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 
 

Episode 36: Nina Gilligan's Origin Story

Nina is a skilled comedian, writer, creator and improviser. She is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona and an acerbic wit.  
This is her origin story.
She also talked about her Edinburgh show, 'Goldfish'.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Nina’s Profile and Social Media HERE