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Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Steve Otis Gunn

A comedic podcast loosely based on TV, where Wordmonger & Levity Merchant Steve Otis Gunn chats with the creative minds behind comedy, theatre, film, and TV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All Episodes

49:47

Tom Fleischman: Cinema, Scorsese & The Art of the Mix

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2025/06/08

Tom Fleischman: Cinema, Scorsese & the Art of the MixIn this immersive episode, Steve Otis Gunn chats with Oscar-winning re-recording mixer Tom Fleischman to uncover the nuanced, behind-the-scenes craft of cinematic sound. With decades of experience, Tom offers a rare glimpse into the audio side of filmmaking, where emotion is built not just through visuals, but through every carefully chosen sound.From his early days splicing tape by ear to mixing iconic films like Goodfellas, School of Rock,

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58:52

Chelsea Birkby: Magic, Milton Keynes & the Comedy of...

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2025/06/01

Chelsea Birkby: Magic, Milton Keynes & the Comedy of Not KnowingIn this wonderfully winding episode, Steve Otis Gunn is joined by comedian Chelsea Birkby for a conversation brimming with insight, whimsy, and philosophical detours. Renowned for her thoughtful humour, Chelsea offers a fresh perspective on everything from the rooftops of Milton Keynes to the existential undertones of reality TV. Together, they navigate the intriguing intersections of comedy, illusion, and the comfort of not always

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51:59

Cat Miller: Building the Immersive World of...

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2025/05/25

Cat Miller: Building the Immersive World of 'Severance' - The Art of Precision and Subconscious Unease🎙️Episode OverviewIn this deep dive, Steve Otis Gunn chats to Cat Miller, the property master behind Apple TV+'s critically acclaimed Severance. From meticulously designed props rich with hidden meanings to carefully altering vehicles to appear timeless, Cat reveals the artistry behind bringing the surreal workplace to life, one perfectly placed vending token and trackball at a time. From a family

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57:16

Joe Thomas: From 'The Inbetweeners' to 'Taskmaster'...

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2025/05/18

Joe Thomas: From 'The Inbetweeners' to 'Taskmaster' and the Worried Face of Stand-Up🎙️Episode OverviewIn the Season 4 opener, Steve Otis Gunn sits down with actor, writer, and comedian Joe Thomas—best known as the permanently flustered face of The Inbetweeners. From breakout fame as Simon to the unpredictable antics of Taskmaster, Joe discusses his move into stand-up, the realities of fame, and what it’s like to be constantly mistaken for someone on the verge of a meltdown. He reflects on his

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53:18

S3 EP25: Tom Curley (CAS)

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2025/02/04

Today we welcome Oscar and BAFTA-winning Sound mixer Tom Curley to the podcast for a chat about his work on Whiplash, Yellowstone, Documentary Now!, and CSI Vegas. Tom regales us with stories of guerrilla filming in Seoul with a renowned Korean film director, how he was once chased from a set by wild donkeys in Nevada, and being fooled into thinking overseas actors are American, only to find out their true identity once filming has wrapped. Tom explains how he dodged a bullet after Harvey Weinstein

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57:39

S3 EP24: Simon Donald

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2025/01/23

Today we welcome Simon Donald, co-founder of Viz to the podcast for a chat about his comic beginnings, his post-Viz stand-up career, moving to North London, and why Americans will never understand us. Simon also explains how swear words found their way into the English vernacular, and why class plays a pivotal role in how they have been policed ever since. We then chat about the various incarnations of Viz characters on the small screen, culminating in The Fat Slags movie, which was made without

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53:41

S3 EP23: Graham Fellows

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2025/01/16

This week we welcome Graham Fellows, the man behind both Jilted John & John Shuttleworth, for a cheeky chinwag about his legendary career in music and television. Yamaha and Casio keyboards feature heavily in this chat, as does John's dog Kirsty. Throughout our conversation, Graham pokes fun while I try not to laugh, as we cover such meteoric subjects as; doorstep drinks deliveries in the 1970s, the possibility of John doing ASMR videos on TikTok, why podcasts should never be over-edited, and

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37:46

S3 EP22: Ed Patrick

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2025/01/07

Today we welcome comedian, author and anaesthetist Ed Patrick to the podcast for a chat about his recent appearance on 'Have I Got News For You', the changing habits of watching telly, and why the idea of being on 'Traitors' makes him anxious. Ed explains how he launched his own podcast 'Comedians Surgery' after a late night gig in Oxford, and how that created a safe space for comedians to talk openly, which leads me to explain how I ended up having a vasectomy on my birthday in the middle of a

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58:56

S3 EP21: TV Round Up of 2024 with Paul Critoph

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2025/01/02

He's back yet again! Friend of the podcast Paul Critoph returns and attempts to review the TV of 2024, whilst I accept impromptu Christmas deliveries via my front door. Listen as we discuss Paul's role playing Santa at a secret undisclosed location, the ever changing face of John Mulaney, and divorcing reality from the art of 'Baby Reindeer'. Gasp as we both realise we know Shakin' Steven's drummer, while I admit to watching an entire scheduled evening of Saturday night light-entertainment. Paul

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31:34

S3 EP20: Bobby Davro

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/12/26

Today as a Christmas treat, we welcome all round entertainer Bobby Davro to the podcast for a chat about his TV career and his subsequent pantomime appearances, most notably with the legendary Mickey Rooney in Milton Keynes. Find out which pop star jumped out of a wardrobe while Bobby was impersonating him, who's annoying catchphrase he helped to cultivate, and why he could never be a contestant on I'm a Celebrity'. Hear the real story of how Bobby was badly injured filming a BBC game show, why he

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59:43

S3 EP19: Stephen Curry

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/12/21

Today we welcome Australian actor Stephen Curry to the podcast for a chinwag about his varied career in TV and film, most notably his outstanding performance in 'Hounds of Love' and as King Yakan in Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder'. We discuss the power of wigs and hair dye, rudeness dressed up as a well-meaning compliment, and why he doesn't quite understand the appeal of 'Taskmaster'. Stephen then explains what it's really like to shoot in remote locations, why some movies should only be watched

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40:32

S3 EP18: Nic Sampson

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/12/13

Today we welcome New Zealand actor and comedian Nic Sampson to the podcast for a chat about his time as a Power Ranger, how he blagged his way onto the red carpet with Tommy Lee Jones in Toronto and why the X-Files scared him into thinking he might burst into flames. We discuss our joint love of hotels, why discovering Alien life might not be in our interest, and why Nic refuses to buy his former costume on ebay.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn.Please buy my book

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53:31

S3 EP17: Stuart Laws

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/12/06

Today we welcome the multi-talented comedian and director Stuart Laws to the podcast for a chat about his passion for flipping beer mats, the confines of a performer's comedic uniform, and why many stand-up comics tend to look alike. Stuart explains how he's adapted his onstage persona since being diagnosed with Autism and how that discovery has helped him understand the emotions that neurodiverse audience members may be suppressing during his own shows. Stuart also explains how he likes to nurture

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47:53

S3 EP16: Steve Bugeja

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/11/29

This week we welcome the brilliant comedian and writer Steve Bugeja to the podcast for a chat about his career in comedy and TV. Steve regales us with stories of his first appearance on 'Love Island Aftersun', being part of the writing team for 'The Russell Howard Hour' and the quiz show 'CelebAbility', and how he finally got to enact his childhood dream of creating his very own sitcom 'Buffering' with Iain Stirling.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnExcept 'Unguarded

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42:35

S3 EP15: Phil Hammond

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/11/27

Today we welcome British-Australian comedian, writer, and doctor Phil Hammond to the podcast for a chat about his career in TV, radio, and comedy. We discuss Phil’s numerous appearances on 'Have I Got News For You' and why Boris Johnson is not the bumbling idiot he makes himself out to be. Phil explains how he became the first-ever atheist presenter of a religious programme on the BBC, why he and Tony Gardner once used an ice cream van to topple a sitting MP, and how, whilst appearing on Countdown,

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41:14

S3 EP14: Nick Schuller

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/11/22

Today we welcome Australian comedian Nick Schuller to the podcast for a chat about his dislike of social media, the genius of Stewart Lee and Nathan Fielder, Moving to London in March 2020 and giving away free bottles of wine at The Melbourne Comedy Festival. We also discuss the UK's fascination with Neighbours, why low quality films are being churned out at the same time as top tier television, and why SAS Australia's premiere was slightly misjudged. All music written and performed in this podcast

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58:28

S3 EP13: Harry Jun

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/11/20

Today we welcome Korean-Australian comedian Harry Jun to the podcast to chat about the Scottish obsession with deep fat frying and why he'd love to be a contestant on Masterchef, Gen Z's appropriation of our childhood treasures via the rise of retro cool, the bizarre Australian Kids TV Show 'Round the Twist' and why some Americans speak funny, whereby Harry introduces me to the phrase vocal fry. Harry then explains why most Australian comedians tend to know one other and why practical effects in

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41:55

S3 EP12: Paul Savage

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/11/18

Today we welcome Comedian and Cartoonist Paul Savage to the podcast for a chat about the ever changing life cycle of a comedy set, why putting too much pressure on an opening joke can ruin an act, and why comedians today might need to keep their day jobs. We discuss why actors and footballers aged differently in the '80s, how it was impossible to find a stumbled upon TV show after the fact before the internet, and why '90s sitcoms put so much emphasis on getting your shit together at an early age

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57:06

S3 EP11: Mark Dolan

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/11/14

Today on Television Times Comedian and Broadcaster Mark Dolan drops in for a long overdue chat, and yes we do talk briefly about his rather left field move into the choppy waters of political discourse, but mostly it's a chat about trendy glasses, crusty rolls and how 'Minder' was once filmed in his dad's pub. Mark explains how he tries to find life hacks wherever possible and how he dreams of opening a chain of cafes that sell three types of stew. We also discuss the joys of a cash and carry,

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38:17

S3 EP10: He Huang

Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn ·

2024/11/06

Today we welcome Chinese comedian He Huang to the podcast for a chat about a myriad of subjects including performing in intimate spaces, dealing with difficult audiences, and the exhausting nature of being a comedian in an age of social media. We also discuss exotic food and herbal medicine, why there's no age ratings on Chinese TV and the pleasure of a five hour massage.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in

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