On the Mic

Episode 35: John Meagher's Origin Story

After nominations for the BBC New Comedy Award, and Irish Comedian of the Year, John was a finalist in the Hackney Empire New Act of The Year, and Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year awards. He's good.
This is his origin story.
John also discusses his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'John Meagher: Big Year'.
Presented by Martin Walker
John’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 34: MC Hammersmith's Origin Story

MC Hammersmith (a.k.a. Will Naameh) attended an all-male, middle class private school in Hammersmith. After escaping this, he took up improv classes and started performing freestyle rap comedy.
This is his origin story.
Will also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'MC Hammersmith: The MC Stands For Middle Class'.
Image by by Laurence Winram. Presented by Martin Walker.
Will’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 33: Ryan Patrick Welsh's Origin Story

Ryan is a celebrated queer cabaret and theatre performer based in San Francisco. 
This is their origin story
Ryan also talks about their 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Sex, Camp, Rock ‘N Roll'.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Ryan’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 32: Sh*tty Mozart's Origin Story

They tried to clone Mozart, it went horribly wrong, and now we’re stuck with the consequences. With a cheap wig and a mess of musical gadgets, we introduce is Sh*tty Mozart.
This is his origin story.
Sh*tty Mozart is performing at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Performed by Aaron Nemo. Presented by Martin Walker.
Aaron’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 31: Kelly McCaughan's Origin Story

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Kelly is a comedian and actor who performs a unique blend of stand up and clown.
This is her origin story.
Kelly also talks about her deeply personal 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Kelly McCaughan: Catholic Guilt'.
Image by Emilie Krause. Presented by Martin Walker.
Kelly ’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 30: Kyle Ayers' Origin Story

The first time Kyle ever stepped up at an open mic, he was using a fake ID to perform at a small bar in his midwestern home a small town near Kansas City, Missouri , and after failing to get laughs, the host told Kyle to consider killing himself. In 2020, Kyle performed stand up on CONAN.
This is his origin story.
Image by Adam Segal. Presented by Martin Walker.
Kyle’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 29: Kevin James Doyle's Origin Story

US comedian Kevin James Doyle is a stand up comedian and world class chess teacher. He also co-hosts the critically acclaimed podcast ‘The Bradshaw Boys’ where three guys watch 'Sex & the City' for the first time and discuss what happens.  
This is his origin story.
He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Kevin James Doyle: After Endgame'
Presented by Martin Walker.
Kevin’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Episode 28: Vlad Illich's Origin Story

Award winning Macedonian comedian Vlad Ilich performs comedy in three languages at home and abroad and has more than seven million views online.
This is his origin story.
He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Vlad Ilich: Vladislav, Baby Don’t Hurt Me'.
Image by Steve Ullathorne. Presented by Martin Walker.
 
 

Episode 27: The Origin Story of 'Degrees of Error'

Founded in 2010, Degrees of Error are the resident troupe at The Bristol Improv Theatre, the first theatre in the UK dedicated to the art of improv. Their show, ‘Murder, She Didn’t Write’ is a firm Fringe favourite. We talk to Lizzy Skrzypiec, and Emily Brady from the company.
This is their origin story.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 26: Juliet Cowan's Origin Story

25 years on from being a finalist in the ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ competition, (alongside Jimmy Carr, Russell Howard, Josie Long and winner David O’Doherty in 1999) and now a hugely successful film and TV actor, 2024 sees Juliet Cowan finally makes her stand up comedy return.
This is her origin story.
She also talks about her Edinburgh show, 'F**k Off and Leave Me Alone'.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Juliet’s Profile and Social Media HERE