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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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24:22

Comedy Club Fight Stories - Part 2

You Should"ve Been Here Last Week ·

2025/11/09

More violence in comedy club stories from Steve and Paul. This time the outbreaks are mainly focussed on themselves as they're two comics you just love to hit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:05

Comedy Club Fight Stories - Part 1

You Should"ve Been Here Last Week ·

2025/10/26

When punchlines turn to punch ups, jokes to jabs and riffs to biffs. Violence can break out in comedy clubs, either in the audience, onstage, backstage or even in the car park. Steve and Paul tell their favourite stories of outbreaks of comedic fisticuffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:02

Ben Norris: "TV - the money would have destroyed me!"

You Should"ve Been Here Last Week ·

2025/10/12

Ben Norris, successfully set out to be a consummate stand up comedian in 1993. MTV, BBC and Paramount Comedy shows followed as he further honed his live craft. He talks to Steve and Paul about his journey and how new comics these days won't leave the green room to watch closing acts unless they're dying.Ben Norris on 'Comedy Central at the Comedy Store': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf-1ItvY9gY&t=282s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:16

Is Artificial Intelligence Funny?

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2025/09/29

So many things can be improved by using AI. But what about writing stand-up comedy? Steve and Paul decide to find out if AI can write them new sets in their style and judge the results. With special guest Amazon's Alexa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:15

David Tsonos - They said UK comedy crowds were rowdy,...

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2025/08/24

David Tsonos, Canadian comedian, writer and actor, came over to the UK over a decade ago. Since then he's become such beloved part of the UK comedy scene that he considers himself to be more a British comic. Plus, he's created an Edinburgh Fringe institution with his 'The Drunken Heckle Show'.David dealing with a heckler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMw4n5k8aAo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:44

Alex Petty - Edinburgh Fringe is about open access -...

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2025/08/10

Alex Petty, the man behind the Laughing Horse Free Festival - a constant at the Edinburgh Fringe for 21 years. Helping thousand's of comedians to stage shows using the 'free model' to reduce costs for performers and audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:32

Imran Yusuf - I was s**t until I learned the craft of...

You Should"ve Been Here Last Week ·

2025/07/27

Born in Kenya, raised in Hackney, Imran Yusuf is a well loved and distinctive comedian on UK's stage, screen and radio. Here, he talks about how he developed his style, his voice and his love for learning the craft of comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:22

Ninia Benjamin - Never wanted to be a comedian -...

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2025/07/13

Born funny, Ninia Benjamin resisted comedy until redundancy forced her hand. She became one third of BBC’s award-winning comedy show 3 Non-Blondes and now's a TV regular. She loves stand up and has strong opinions on the artform. Be warned this interview contains rants! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:29

Using Heckle Put Downs - When, How, Why?

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2025/06/22

Heckle Put Downs - a vital part of a comedian's armoury or a sign of unoriginality? Steve and Paul discuss the advantages, dangers, best and worst examples, and if comics should even use them?#podcast #comedyvideos #interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:27

Cancelled Comedians - Career suicide or career move?

You Should"ve Been Here Last Week ·

2025/06/08

In a week when two UK based comedians - Andrew Lawrence and Reginald D Hunter - have faced controversy over social media posts, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts discuss the furore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:06

Simon Clayton - "Despite suffering a stroke, I'm...

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2025/05/18

North Londoner, Simon Clayton , started out in comedy in as part of a double act in 1986. He successfully went solo in 1995 and performed nationwide as respected comedian. Until an unforeseen health event in 2020 was the start of new chapter in his life and his wife and fellow comic Mary Bourke. Plus co-host Steve Gribbin has a notorious fictional alter ego.#podcast #comedyvideos #interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:52

Sam Serrano - I don't punch down or up - just myself...

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2025/04/27

Sam Serrano - Started doing stand up comedy in Liverpool at 13 and is now a rising star in UK comedy. As a gender-fluid and dyspraxic comedian, Sam brings a fresh and unique perspective, leaving audiences in stitches with sharp wit and insightful humour. Sam talks to fellow Liverpudlian comedian Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts about how their comedy has changed as they've grown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:59

Geoff Rowe - I'll get live comedy recognised by the...

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2025/04/08

Geoff Rowe - Founder of the UK's biggest comedy festival (Leicester), which led to his order of the British Empire Medal award. Now, as a prime mover behind the Live Comedy Association he wants live comedy to be finally recognised for it's cultural importance to the UK - instead of "glass blowing, folk music and Morris dancing!" Recorded the day before a Government Select Committee announced it will looking at the challenges faced by the UK comedy industry.#podcast #comedyvideos #interview Hosted

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36:08

Arthur Smith - "Leonard Cohen knew I was on his side."

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2025/03/23

On this award-nominated show - Arthur Smith - UK comedy legend on stage, TV and radio for many decades. Currently narrates BBC's Money for Nothing and star of the brilliant Grumpy Old Men. He has also been a West End playwright - An Evening with Gary Lineker - plus singer, poet, presenter and writer. #podcast #comedyvideos #interview Arthur Smith: My first 75 years in Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwEFDog9kzk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:41

UK Comedians - worst heckle stories!

You Should"ve Been Here Last Week ·

2025/03/10

UK circuit comedians Martin Davis, Nick Page, Spring Day, Will Hannigan, Pam Ford, Joe Wells, El Baldiniho and show manager Georgina Sowerby reveal the worst heckles they've suffered, observed or been told about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:16

Steve and Paul discuss hecklers - you really are not...

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2025/02/23

Respected comics, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts, reflect on hecklers - people in the audience who interrupt during a comedian's performance. This is prompted by one of the UK's biggest comedians, Peter Kay, being recently criticised for throwing out two audience members who heckled him with his own punch line. #podcast #comedyvideos #interview Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account:

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35:49

Esther Manito - Confident UK comics come from private...

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2025/02/09

Esther Manito - the Essex born Anglo-Lebanese comedian quickly became a star of UK TV and radio. The first female comedian to perform at Dubai Opera House, and also a finalist in the 2019 Arab British Centre's Award for Culture, Esther chats about how the comedy bug changed her life.#podcast #comedyvideos #interviewEsther on BBC's Live at the Apollo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDXugKYw5F0Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77 Or Paul Ricketts

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36:12

Jeff Innocent: "I get stopped for 6 selfies a day, it...

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2025/01/12

On the award nominated show we have Jeff Innocent, who over along career has been voted British Comedian of the Year, Comic's Comic of the Year and Best Live Club Comedian. But, only after online video clips went viral did he find nationwide recognition. Here he talks to Steve and Paul about how this has impacted his life on and off stage.#podcast #comedyvideos #interview Clip of Jeff: https://youtu.be/590gl63lkz4Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account:

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48:26

Alan Francis: "A comedian is in the room - an actor...

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2024/12/15

Alan Francis, as a comedian and actor has performed on the most prestigious stages in the UK, as well as appearances on TV, film and radio. Plus he's also written for stage, screen and radio including his own show on BBC Radio 4. He talks about the differences in doing all three disciplines.Watch interviews on ourYouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin'sKo-fi accountor Paul RickettsJokePit account. You can alsoemail us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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35:37

Ian Moore: "Why live in a Lego box in Crawley when we...

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2024/11/24

Mod obsessive, Ian Moore, first rose to the top of UK comedy, then commuted from France to gigs after opening a chambres d'hôtes (B&B). Finally becoming a best selling author and chutney producer! This is the story of one man's escape from the comedy circuit.Watch interviews on ourYouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin'sKo-fi accountor Paul RickettsJokePit account. You can alsoemail us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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