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Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST!

Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more...

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  • Tuesday · 1 hr 1 min

    #186 Andrew Ryan

    Always Be Comedy - EP186 - Andrew Ryan Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Go see Andrew on tour here! - https://andrewryancomedy.com/live/ Check out his latest special here! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUEnonZpcLI To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC -Mick Ferry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qpGzU5fmhc Opener - Sarah Keyworth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NNlnBcNxo0 Middle - Tommy Tiernan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Wyk9nLbho Closer - Dermot Morgan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpveRBBjJp4 About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023, 2025 and 2026 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 13 · 1 hr 5 min

    #185 Dom McGovern Rebooked

    Always Be Comedy - EP185 - Dom McGovern Rebooked We welcome back an ABC fave in Dom McGovern! Dom is on at Soho Theatre all week with his award-nominated show Prize Hog! - https://sohotheatre.com/events/dom-mc... alwaysbecomedy.com/tickets @alwaysbecomedy theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 6 · 1 hr 20 min

    #184 Sean McLoughlin Rebooked

    Always Be Comedy - EP184 - Sean McLoughlin Rebooked The phenomenal Sean McLoughlin is back on the ABC Pod! He's on tour in 2027 - https://seanmcloughlincomedy.com/tour/ And his new special will be available from 29th October on his Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcLoughlinComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 29 · 1 hr 45 min

    #183 Isy Suttie

    Always Be Comedy - EP183 - Isy Suttie Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Johnny Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCxgag-Ho10 Opener - Josie Long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCTncBKHmMk Middle - The Mary Whitehouse Experience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nCKYEM8qRc Closer - Phil Kay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXRajZ1QpBc About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023, 2025 and 2026 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 22 · 1 hr 14 min

    #182 Chloe Petts Rebooked

    Always Be Comedy - EP182 - Chloe Petts Rebooked We welcome back Taskmaster star Chloe Petts for a Rebooked episode! Chloe Petts is on tour in early 2027 - https://www.chloepetts.org/ @chloepetts @alwaysbecomedy theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 15 · 1 hr 17 min

    #181 Henry Paker

    Always Be Comedy - EP181 - Henry Paker Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Go see Henry on tour here! - https://www.henrypaker.com/ To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - James Gill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxj7DdXpecY Opener - Mitch Hedburg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_XbtYfrNYI Middle - Seann Walsh https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NCqWBzpAipM Closer - Demetri Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4LUjBLmfMM About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023, 2025 and 2026 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 8 · 1 hr 17 min

    #180 Rachel Galvo Rebooked

    We welcome back one of our favourites in Rachel Galvo for new questions and new chat in Rebooked! @rachelgalvo @alwaysbecomedy theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 1 · 1 hr 4 min

    #179 Barry From Watford

    Always Be Comedy - EP179 - Barry From Watford Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Go see Barry on tour here! - https://www.barryfromwatford.co.uk/tour-tickets To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Sally Anne Hayward https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh-C623Mx-s Opener - Rich Wilson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri9v0wIrw84 Middle - Doug Carter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=draOcOOBmGs Closer - Rory O'Hanlon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liW_MEp8rXQ About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023, 2025 and 2026 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 28 · 42 min

    The Friday Episode : Awards, Awards and Awards!

    Vote Tim Lewis as Best Technical Operator! https://ish-scheduler.vercel.app/vote/tech-awards-26 A lot of awards chat at the Fringe! @alwaysbecomedy theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 27 · 9 min

    Always Be Comedy's Tim Lewis needs your vote! (please)

    https://ish-scheduler.vercel.app/vote/tech-awards-26 Please vote for Tim Lewis as Best Technical Operator, thank you! https://ish-scheduler.vercel.app/vote/tech-awards-26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 25 · 1 hr 21 min

    #178 Alasdair Beckett-King

    Always Be Comedy - EP178 - Alasdair Beckett-King Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Go see Alasdair on tour here! - https://www.abeckettking.com/gigs/ To get in touch with the pod, email theteam@alwaysbecomedy.com --------------------------- SPOILERS! MC - Steve Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYbavuReVF4 Opener - Maria Bamford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiN85rPBy3k Middle - Flight of the Conchords https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT9WugSs9EY Closer - Suzy Eddie Izzard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYuvLSFFalo About us:Host James Gill launched Always Be Comedy in 2011; since then the cream of the comedy world have called ABC their second home. James is a comedian and former journalist, with more than two decades of experience interviewing some of the biggest film, TV and sports stars on the planet… this has got a bit self-aggrandising but we want you to know it’s not ABC’s first rodeo.ABC’s Tim Lewis has worked at the biggest and best comedy and entertainment shows in Britain and is invariably tech-ing half the shows at the Edinburgh Festival each year (these aren’t his words, so please don’t accuse him of bragging).Always Be Comedy won Best Pro Comedy Night at the 2023, 2025 and 2026 Chortle awards, having previously won Best Comedy Show at the Joe.co.uk Awards. If you’re hungry for more ABC-related knowledge, please visit www.alwaysbecomedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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