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You Should"ve Been Here Last Week

Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin

They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so here"s a rundown on how it"s done from the prime movers in comedy! Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteemed figures in the industry from the UK and beyond. If you"re interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this irreverent show pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy! You can watch every interview on our YouTube channel. Want to support

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28:18

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S3 Ep 4 Susan...

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2024/11/03

Comedian, Susan Murray has appeared and written for stage, TV and radio during her nearly 30 years in the business. She's also created an online industry booking forum - transforming how her fellow comedians earn a living - and started an annual party where the comedy industry can come together.Watch interviews on YouTube: @UshouldvebeenHerelastweekContributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account:

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You Should've Been Here Last Week - S3 Ep 3 Steve...

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2024/10/20

In 1982 Steve started performing at the very beginnings of Alternative Comedy. Initially in double act "Skint Video" and solo from 1994. He's celebrating 40 years in the business - minus 2 for Covid! Steve explains how he continues to wow audiences without losing his enthusiasm and joy in doing comedy! Tickets for "Steve Gribbin - 40 Years In The Saddle!", charity celebration gigs:Hot Water Comedy, Liverpool - 21 October 2024

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32:46

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S3 Ep 2 Chris...

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2024/10/06

Chris Lynam is a clown who's worked as street performer, cabaret artist and alternative comedy pioneer. Called 'The King of Clowns' by The New York Times, Chris has performed all over the world on stage, film and TV with his own brand of crazed humour, stretching variety to its limits. Chris talks here about how British comedy lost it's variety.Chris Lynam Clowning Workshops: https://chrislynam.net/modern-clowning-workshops/Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account:

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38:29

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S3, Ep 1 Paul...

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2024/09/22

Paul Sinha is a pro-quizzer, comedian, doctor and broadcaster on BBC Radio 4, and is one of the Chasers on the ITV game show The Chase. Paul talks to Steve and Paul about feeling a new found sense of comedic freedom and on having no plan being the best plan.Buy Paul Sinha's autobiography "One Sinha Lifetime": https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456343/one-sinha-lifetime-by-sinha-paul/9781529908534Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts

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38:25

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep 20 Mark...

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2024/07/28

Mark Thomas' work has been in stand-up, multiple TV series, theatre, journalism and the odd bout of performance art. He's the UK's premier political comic and here he talks to Steve and Paul while being naked from the waist down.Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account: https://www.jokepit.com/comedian/paul...Email: ushouldvebeenherelastweek@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:53

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep 19 Karen...

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2024/07/14

Karen Bayley spent 20 years becoming an overnight success. Now she's a top performer in the UK's best clubs and promoter of her respected long running club in Sutton Coldfield. She talks to Steve and Paul about learning how to enjoy the journey to the top and what makes a 'dog friendly' hotel.Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account: https://www.jokepit.com/comedian/paul...Email: ushouldvebeenherelastweek@gmail.com

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You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep 18 Juliet...

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2024/07/01

Juliet Meyers, respected comedian and writer for some of the UK's biggest TV comics, talks to Steve and Paul about what happens when the performer or the audience fall out of love with a favourite gag!Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account: https://www.jokepit.com/comedian/paul...Email: ushouldvebeenherelastweek@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:06

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep 17 Social...

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2024/06/16

Social media - it's where comedians find gigs, fans, followers and sometimes career ending situations. Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about the pros and cons for comics of being on the socials!Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account: https://www.jokepit.com/comedian/paul...Email: ushouldvebeenherelastweek@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:19

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep 16 Joe Bor...

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2024/06/02

UK comedian Joe Bor, shows his versatility by not only performing as himself, but also as his character, Jasper Cromwell Jones. Steve and Paul focus on Joe's award-winning comedy film work where's he's made lauded shorts. promos and documentaries on institutions of UK comedy - such as the late, great comedian, Ian Cognito.Ian Cognito trailer: •IanCognito|Trailer|AvailableNowMore of Joe's work: https://www.joeborfilms.com/aboutContributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account:

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26:35

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep 15 Gift...

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2024/05/12

Sometimes comedy is the gift that keeps on giving! Where comedians will attempt to sell the audience extra merchandise après gig. Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about the CDs, DVDs, books, t-shirts and other tat toted by the Gift Shop Comic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:04

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2, Ep 14 Barring...

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2024/04/27

Sometimes a promoter will tell a comedian that their booking depends on them not doing other performances within a certain area or at other nearby promoters gigs - it's called a Barring Clause! Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss the variations and the validity of this sometimes contentious practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:18

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2, Ep 13 Guy...

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2024/04/07

Guy Thomas runs successful comedy nights for over the last decade in North West England. He talks to Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts on what he thinks is crucial in putting a great comedy show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:06

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep12 5Top and...

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2024/03/24

To paraphrase Rihanna sometimes comedians have to '"find laughter in a hopeless place". Comedians Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts list their 5 favourite and 5 most hated venue spaces to perform comedy. From theatres, hotels, night clubs, pubs, hairdressers or the top deck of bus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:33

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep11 Ria Lina...

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2024/03/10

Multi-award winning comedian and UK TV fixture, Ria Lina, is not only very funny, but also extremely media savvy. Here she talks to Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts about how to tour a show around UK theatre venues. Something which comics, even without her TV credits are now doing in greater numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep10 Adam...

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2024/02/25

Adam Bloom is one of the UK's most respected comedians. You might've seen him perform on stage, screen and radio, or heard other famous comics use material he's written over the last 30 years. No better person to produce the ultimate guide to the art of stand up and talk to Steve and Paul on how to find you comic genius. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:01

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep9 Andrew...

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2024/02/11

Andrew O'Neill, vegan, transvestite, nonbinary, occultist, guitar welding, award winning comedian... and promotor of fellow weirdo performers on nights in London and Oxford. Andrew, Steve and Paul talk about acts who are strangely entertaining - from the past, present and future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:56

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2 Ep8 New Year's...

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2024/01/07

''Ring out the old and ring in the new' with the annual experience of New Year's Eve comedy gigs. You get paid more and suffer more too! Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts raise a glass to old acquaintances and countdowns to 'Big Ben's bongs'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2, Ep 7...

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2023/12/24

Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts send reports from the Christmas comedy gigs front line. Interviews with UK comedy favourites Tom Wrigglesworth (BBC R4), Alan Francis (BBC R4), Cerys Nelmes (BBC), Abigoliah Schamaun (Comedy Central), Steve N. Allen (BBC 1), Neil McFarlane (Channel 4), Mat Reed (BBC) and Chris Kearns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:39

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2, Ep 6...

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2023/12/10

Christmas comedy gigs - sounds like a lovely experience, but is it? Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts talk about pitfalls and joys of performing stand-up and spreading yuletide ho! ho! ho! Answering the questions: What are Christmas gig like? How do you survive them? And who the hell enjoys them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:14

You Should've Been Here Last Week - S2, Ep 5 Rob Riley

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2023/11/26

Interview with Rob Riley of Comedy In A Van promotions - a comedy institution in North-West England. Rob's a stand up performer, booker and promoter. Lefty. Veggie. Passionate about overuse of the word 'passionate'. Plus Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts explain the comedic meaning of 'Millican's Law'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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