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Fringe Binge: Daily Doses from the Edinburgh Festival

Fringe Binge: Daily Doses from the Edinburgh Festival

34 episodes

Ep 35EPISODE 34: DANNY BEARD

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What a fun and chaotic chat this was. Phil Ellis had the pleasure of chatting with the winner of 'Ru Paul's drag Race UK' season 4 (among many other accolades) the hilarious Danny Beard. so much fun but be warned, there is strong language used throughout and rightfully so. DANNY BEARD AND THEIR BAND UNDERBELLY - GEORGE SQUARE - UDDERBELLY 21:40 AUG 21-25 WARNING: Episode contains strong language from the outset.

Aug 22, 202334 min

Ep 34EPISODE 33: HANNAH CAMILLERI

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Phil chats with clown, character and sketch comedian Hannah Camilleri about her debut Edinburgh hour. HANNAH CAMILLERI: LOLLY BAG ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS - STUDIO FOUR 21:10 AUG 20-27

Aug 20, 202333 min

Ep 33EPISODE 32: CHRIS TURNER

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Host Phil Ellis has a nice sit down and a catch up with the Vegas-tacular Chris Turner. We cover the good old days together on the UK circuit and his exciting new life across the pond. CHRIS TURNER: VEGAS BABY! UNDERBELLY, BRISTO SQUARE - BUTTERCUP (VENUE 302) 19-27 AUG

Aug 19, 202333 min

Ep 32EPISODE 31: DON BISWAS

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As the Edinburgh Festival rattles on Phil Ellis sits down with very funny, politically-charged gag merchant Don Biswas. Do check out Don's new show. It's been getting amazing reviews. DON BISWAS: THE REVOLUTION WILL BE DISORGANISED GILDED BALLOON PATTER HOUSE - SNUG 21:40 17-27 AUG

Aug 17, 202328 min

Ep 31EPISODE 30: ALEXANDRA HADDOW

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Phil Ellis treats us all to yet another fun chat and today's guest is the brilliant comedian Alexandra Haddow. Alex has built up a reputation as one of the best comedians working in the UK and her debut Edinburgh show is being applauded by critics and audiences alike. ALEXANDRA HADDOW: NOT MY FINEST HOUR PLEASANCE COURTYARD - BUNKER TWO 18:55 2ND-25TH AUGUST

Aug 14, 202335 min

Ep 30EPISODE 29: AVITAL ASH

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Host Phil Ellis chats to the very funny Avital Ash about her Edinburgh Debut in-between discussing Horror films and trying to find a quiet place away from a lot noisy, privileged theatre darlings. WARNING: There are some darker themes discussed in this episode including suicide. ... But it's still a very fun chat. AVITAL ASH: WORKSHOPS HER SUICIDE NOTE MONKEY BARREL - THE TRON 22:05 AUG 13, 15-27

Aug 13, 202345 min

Ep 29EPISODE 28: FIONA ALLEN

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We bring you a very special and extra long episode today. Phil talks with the legendary Fiona Allen about her amazing career so far, taking time out for herself, her days at The Hacienda and how her first ever Edinburgh show is going. FIONA ALLEN: ON THE RUN PLEASANCE COURTYARD -UPSTAIRS 16:15 AUG 13-20

Aug 12, 202355 min

Ep 28EPISODE 27: LIAM WITHNAIL

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Join Phil Ellis as he finally gets to hang out with his new BFF (Liam is unaware of this). It's a really fun chat that the weather, screaming babies, helicopters and even Battery-life can't halt. LIAM WITHNAIL: CHRONIC BOOM MONKEY BARREL COMEDY - MONKEY BARREL 2 19:10 AUG 11-27

Aug 11, 202337 min

Ep 27EPISODE 26: ALISON SPITTLE

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Phil Ellis chats with the hilarious and down-right lovely Alison Spittle. Loads of fun and laughter in this episode amongst the darker stories and experiences. ALISON SPITTLE: SOUP MONKEY BARREL COMEDY - THE HIVE (HIVE 1) 13:25 10-13, 15-27

Aug 10, 202340 min

Ep 26EPISODE 25: MARY O’CONNELL

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Host Phil Ellis has a lovely chat with Mary O'Connell, which contains a jaw-dropping moment. Check out Mary's show at this years Fringe. Details below: MARY O'CONNELL: MONEY PRINCESS PLEASANCE COURTYARD - BUNER THREE AUG 8-14, 16-27 18:00

Aug 8, 202326 min

Ep 25EPISODE 24: KUAN-WEN HUANG

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Today Phil chats with multi-award nominated comedian Kuan-Wen Huang. They discuss the festival so far, his new show and life in the military. It's another incredible and at times very surprising chat. Enjoy. Kuan-Wen Huang: Ilha Formosa Gilded Balloon - Teviot -Lounge 17:40 Aug 7-14, 16-27

Aug 7, 202329 min

Ep 24EPISODE 23: LANE KWEDERIS

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Host Phil Ellis speaks to New York based comedian Lane Kwederis about her debut Edinburgh show 'Sex Job'. Lane guides us through the world of Findom and asks the question "Did I do this for money?". Lane Kwederis: Sex Job Underbelly Bristo Square - Clover (Venue 302) 14:25 Aug 5-13. 15-28

Aug 5, 202334 min

Ep 23EPISODE 22: MARK NELSON

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Phil Ellis is back but his hairline isn't. The first guest on this years daily Edinburgh Festival podcast is the superb Mark Nelson. We discuss last year's Edinburgh run, how he got started in stand-up and kicking feral dogs. Mark is one of the best comedians working today so do check out his new show, which has almost already sold out. Mark Nelson: Bits & Pieces Monkey Barrel Comedy - The Hive (Hive 1) 19:05 4-13, 15-20, 22-27 August

Aug 4, 202326 min

Ep 22EPISODE 21: STUART LAWS

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The Edinburgh festival may be over now but no one has told host Phil Ellis as he finally delivers episode 21, featuring the multi-talented comedian, producer, director, writer and all-round lovely boy Stuart Laws. The last few days of the fringe can be quite exhausting so apologies from the Fringe Binge pod team for the late episode. The show will continue with a best of compilation featuring some previously unheard excerpts from your favourite interviews. Then the series will be reborn with weekly interviews with a host of exciting comedians from the comedy circuit as Phil travels up and down the country gigging and poking his nose into other peoples' business. Stay tuned and enjoy this wonderful final Edinburgh interview with the great Stuart Laws. STUART LAWS - PUTTING ZOO FOLLOW STUART ON: TWITTER: @thisstuartlaws @turtlecanyoncom INSTAGRAM: @turtlecanyoncom

Sep 9, 202231 min

Ep 21EPISODE 20: JOSH GLANC

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Host Phil Ellis has a little sit down and a chat to multiple award-winning Australian comedian Josh Glanc. Josh tells Phil all about how and why he became a comedian, his ups and downs throughout his career so far and his brand new, 5 star show 'Vroom vroom'. JOSH GLANC: VROOM VROOM MONKEY BARREL COMEDY - THE HIVE - HIVE 2 16:45 AUG 26-28

Aug 26, 202224 min

Ep 20EPISODE 19: HENNING WEHN

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There's only a few days left of the Edinburgh Festival but we are determined to go out with a bang so today host Phil Ellis sits down with his favourite German, Henning Wehn. Henning talks about his days working at Wycombe wanderers, sleeping in a bed that had been rejected by her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth the 2nd and his 12 month plans. HENNING WEHN: IT'LL ALL COME OUT IN THE WASH THE QUEEN'S HALL - QUEEN'S HALL 19:00 AUG 25-27

Aug 25, 202235 min

Ep 19EPISODE 18: JACOB HAWLEY

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Host Phil Ellis sits down with the extremely talented and funny comedian Jacob Hawley. Jacob talks about his life outside of comedy, his Edinburgh Festival highlights and how his attitude toward work and the fringe has developed over the years. JACOB HAWLEY: BUMP MONKEY BARRELL COMEDY (THE HIVE) - HIVE 1 13:25 AUG 23-28

Aug 24, 202230 min

Ep 18EPISODE 17: HELEN BAUER

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Host Phil Ellis tries to make comedian Helen Bauer sit down for 5 minutes and chat about her incredible career so far. After finally finding a cigarette lighter, she talks about her days on the Berlin comedy circuit, her live at the Apollo appearance and her 2019 Edinburgh newcomer nomination. HELEN BAUER: MADAM GOOD TIT PLEASANCE COURTYARD: BUNKER TWO 17:40 AUG 23-28

Aug 23, 202224 min

Ep 17EPISODE 16: FIN TAYLOR

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Host Phil Ellis sits down in the windiest area in Edinburgh to chat to the extremely funny Fin Taylor about his new live show, his new Youtube show and special and how becoming a father hasn't affected his comedy. FIN TAYLOR: DADDY SELF-CARE PLEASANCE DOME - QUEENDOME 20:30 AUG 22-28

Aug 22, 202228 min

Ep 16EPISODE 15: TIFF STEVENSON

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Host Phil Ellis chats with comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson to talk about her new Edinburgh show 'Sexy Brain', her first Edinburgh experience and her transition from actress to comedian. TIFF STEVENSON: SEXY BRAIN PLEASANCE COURTYARD - PLEASANCE ABOVE 20:00 AUG 20-29

Aug 20, 202224 min

Ep 15EPISODE 14: DAVE JOHNS

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Host Phil Ellis lures comedian, actor, writer and bonified FILLUM STAR Dave Johns to The Assembly Bar to chat about his new Edinburgh show, his past Edinburgh's flat-sharing with the late and great Sean Lock and his new career as a film star. Loads of great stories about the comedy circuit and his tentative first steps into acting. Hope you enjoy the episode. DAVE JOHNS: A COMIC'S TALE THE GILDED BALLOON TEVIOT - WINE BAR 20:45 AUG 17-28

Aug 19, 202233 min

Ep 14EPISODE 13: ESHAAN AKBAR AND RACHEL JACKSON

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Host Phil Ellis chats to not one but two incredible comedians who are up at the Edinburgh Festival. Star of Mock the week, QI, Spitting image and radio Eshaan Akbar talks about how he came to start comedy and his rather surprising hobby. Edinburgh Born and bred comedian Rachel Jackson tells us of the importance of pushing yourself, her career so far and her imminent move to America. ESHAAN AKBAR: PLEASANCE DOME - KING DOME 20:00 AUG 18-28 RACHEL JACKSON: ALMOST FAMOUS THE STAND COMEDY CLUB - STAND 2 13:20 AUG 16-23, 25-28

Aug 18, 202236 min

Ep 13EPISODE 12: NORRIS AND PARKER

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Host Phil Ellis has a lot of fun and laughs chatting to sketch comedy duo Norris & Parker. They chat all manner of things, including audience reactions, how to cope during the Fringe and catsuits. NORRIS & PARKER: SIRENS 21:15 - MONKEY BARREL 4 18TH - 28TH AUGUST

Aug 17, 202226 min

Ep 12EPISODE 11: SUSIE MCCABE

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Host Phil Ellis returns after a well-earned day off. He's bleary-eyed but still bringing you the best guests and the best chat. Today he sits down with the one and only Susie McCabe. Susie is an incredible comedic talent as well as being one of the nicest and most genuine people you could dream of meeting. This is a wonderful conversation that covers so many different hot topics from comedy circuit green room antics to what it's like to take your act on the road but most importantly, it starts with some hard-hitting crisp chat. SUSIE MCCABE: BORN BELIEVER ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE STUDIOS - STUDIO 2 19:45 AUG 16-28

Aug 16, 202231 min

Ep 11EPISODE 10: NICK HELM

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Host Phil Ellis forks out £1.80 for a can of diet coke to lure comedian, musician, actor and writer Nick Helm out of bed for a chat. They discuss his new show, past Edinburgh experiences and the ups and downs of making your own TV show. NICK HELM: WHAT HAVE WE BECOME? PLEASANCE DOME: QUEEN DOME 17:25 AUG 14-16, 18-28

Aug 14, 202233 min

Ep 10EPISODE 9 NJAMBI MCGRATH, YURIKO KOTANI AND KATE BARRON

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Host Phil Ellis has more lovely chats with 3 amazing, award-winning comedians. NJAMBI MCGRATH: BLACK BLACK PLEASANCE COURTYARD - BABY GRAND 17:50 AUG 11-14, 16-28 YURIKO KOTANI: KAIJU ABOUT PLEASANCE DOME - 10DOME 19:10 AUG 11-14, 16-29 KATE BARRON: LOSING MYSELF JUST THE TONIC - THE TRON 21:00 AUG 13-14, 16-28

Aug 13, 202231 min

Ep 8EPISODE 8: ERIKA EHLER AND LUKE KEMPNER

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Your heroic, tired and dishevelled host Phil Ellis speaks to 2 more wonderful comedians. Toronto born but Manchester-based comic Erika Ehler talks about her hangover, her journey in comedy so far and her Edinburgh debut. Impressionist, actor and comedian Luke Kempner fights off a cold to tell us of his new show and his previous Edinburgh experiences. ERIKA EHLER: FEMCEL MONKEY BARREL COMEDY - CARNIVORE 1 21:40 AUG 11-28 LUKE KEMPNER: MACHO MACHO MAN PLEASANCE COURTYARD - PLEASANCE ABOVE 18:40 AUG 11-16, 18-29

Aug 12, 202232 min

Ep 7EPISODE 7: LLOYD LANGFORD

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Host Phil Ellis has a catch up with Australian based, welsh-born comedian Lloyd Langford. Lloyd tells us all about his journey in stand-up from his first Edinburgh visit at 18 years old to his new life in Australia via some crazy open mic nights and early Edinburgh visits. Lloyd is a regular on TV screens down-under on such panel shows as 'Would I lie to you?' and 'have you been paying attention?'. LLoyd Langord:Dilf PBH's FREE FRINGE LEGENDS BAR - UPSTAIRS 18:05 AUG 7-18

Aug 11, 202230 min

Ep 6EPISODE 6: RHYS NICHOLSON AND AURIE STYLA

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Host Phil Ellis chats to Australian comedian and judge on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Rhys Nicholson about his Edinburghs past and present and how he has developed as a comedian. Comedian/radio presenter/actor and all-round good guy Aurie Styla chats about his Debut show 'Green', his approach to Edinburgh and his new film. Rhy Nicholson: RHYS RHYS RHYS Underbelly - Bristo square - Ermintrude 20:25 Aug 9-28th Aurie Styla - GREEN Pleasance Courtyard - The Attic 21:45 Aug 9-28th

Aug 10, 202233 min

Ep 5EPISODE 5: ERYN TETT AND FINLAY CHRISTIE

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Host Phil Ellis is joined by two new shining stars of the Fringe, Eryn Tett and Finlay Christie, in the podcast's first joint interview. They chat about finding your audience, Gen Z, growing up in the 00s, winning the So You Think You're Funny? award and how they deal with reviews. Eryn Tett Finds Her Audience 17:00: Aug 9-14, 16-28 Just the Tonic at The Tron Finlay Christie: OK Zoomer 18:00: Aug 9-16, 18-28 Gilded Balloon Teviot - Wee Room

Aug 9, 202229 min

Ep 4EPISODE 4: SIKISA AND EMMANUEL SONUBI

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Host Phil Ellis chats with two wonderful comedians who are making their Edinburgh Fringe Debuts. Sikisa talks to us about how her partying days started later than most people's and how her comedy career is going from strength to strength. Emmanuel takes us through his highs and lows from a near death experience to appearing on Live at the Apollo. Sikisa: Life of The Party Pleasance Courtyard - Pleasance Below 20:25 Aug 8-16, 18-28 Emmanuel Sonubi: Emancipated Underbelly, Bristo Square - The Dairy Room 18:10 Aug 8-14, 16-29

Aug 8, 202231 min

Ep 3EPISODE 3: JUSTIN MOORHOUSE

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Host Phil Ellis sits down with one of his favourite comics and good friend Justin Moorhouse. Justin speaks about Edinburgh's past and present, whilst opening up about past struggles and how he learned to speak openly about his feelings. It's a wonderful, hilarious and, at times, very moving chat. Enjoy. Justin Moorhouse: Stretch and Think - Gilded Balloon Teviot - Billiard room -19:30 7th-28th August.

Aug 7, 202226 min

Ep 2EPISODE 2: PAUL SINHA

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Manchester's most reliable comedian Phil Ellis sits down and talks with Comedian, friend and star of ITV's 'The Chase' Paul Sinha. Paul speaks frankly about his life after being diagnosed with Parkinsons, his first Edinburgh Fringe show, his latest show and how being nominated for "Perrier award" changed his life. Paul's show is on 6th-15th, 17th-28th August at The Stand's New Town Theatre - Lower Hall at 16:40.

Aug 6, 202225 min

Ep 1EPISODE 1: TROY HAWKE AND ROSIE HOLT

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Phil arrives at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is greeted by front man of The Greeter's Guild, Mr Troy Hawke, played by the incredible Milo McCabe. They chat about all things Edinburgh and how his act has developed over the years. Next up Phil has a sit down and a chat with Rosie Holt, another internet sensation and brilliant live performer. Hear about her first forays into the Festival and see if you can count how many times she says she has sold out her Edinburgh run. Enjoy!

Aug 5, 202226 min