Jokes with Mark Simmons

2x Edinburgh Award nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi, joins the boys to chat about his new show 'Life After Near Death', and we get all the latest fringe gossip.See Emmanuel at the Pleasance Courtyard (20.10), Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth (midday) and Mark at the Liquid Rooms (13.45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's day 2 of the Edinburgh Fringe and the boys are already knackered. Recording this at 10.38pm they discuss how their shows went today, reveal the many ways performers try to grab attention at the festival and they read out some fan mail.See Mark at the Liquid Rooms (13.45) & see Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth (midday) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This spin off of the spin off will document what it's like to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe on a daily basis. Expect highs and lows in this warts and all series.Danny is performing at the Banshee labyrinth every day at midday and Mark is at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edinburgh Award Nominee, Ian Smith, joins the podcast to chat through some jokes ideas. All three are at the Edinburgh festival (AUG 25) Go see their shows:Ian Smith - Monkey BarrellDanny Ward - Banshee LabyrinthMark Simmons - Liquid Rooms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cover your kids ears, it's Gill Cordiner. She's dangerous and has just set a Jokes Podcast swear record. Really fun episode as Gill takes us through some of her filthiest routines where she has sections that don't work as well as she'd like Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are in New Zealand and TV regular, Ben Hurley joins them to chat through two of his routines, both with one line he can't get to work. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prison, drug dealing and comedy. Andrew Hamilton is a triple threat and tells Mark and Danny all the details of starting stand up after a stint inside.Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aussie legend Chris Franklin joins the boys to chat about his number 1 hit, a jokes he can't get to work and everything Melbourne Comedy Festival Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star of Live At The Apollo, Jonny Pelham, joins the boys to chat about 3 jokes he can't quite get to work. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory joins the boys to chat about hostel showers, Danny's bucket & jokes that don't work, whilst they were all at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys go through their joke notes, Danny relives his youth and we hear what's been happening in New Zealand. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star of Taskmaster and double Edinburgh Award winner, John Kearns joins the boys at Jokes Podcast HQ. They chat about behind the scenes gossip of his and Adam Riches acclaimed show, Ball & Boe, inside information about the Jokes Podcast studio & of course, jokes.Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark &Danny chat about the Melbourne festival, they discuss "hack bits" and talk about the best ways to start a show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Wood Award winner, Rob Copland, joins the boys to chat about his award winning show, the only one-liner he's ever written and joke ideas we can't get to work yet.Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark & Danny catch up after being apart for a whole month! Hear all about Danny's Australia adventures so far!Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free -  Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joz brings some fun imaginative ideas that he's tried and then dropped for whatever reason. Mark believes some of them your get another shot. What do you think?Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Bird joins us to talk through a couple of jokes he can't quite get to work and one that doesn't suit his comedic style. Enjoy!Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle brings us 4 jokes that aren't quite working yet all for very different reasons. Enjoy!Follow Michelle on socials all @ michellesfunnyWatch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's joke o'clock. Probably the most gags we've covered in an episode, such a fun one! Darren has just sold out the Leicester Square theatre but you can catch him this weekend in Glasgow here: https://glasgowcomedyfestival.seetickets.com/event/darren-walsh-do-you-like-puns-tour-warm-up-/drygate-peaks-bar/3186584 & his debut tour starts in January.Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abilgoliah returns with a routine about private hospitals that she can't get to work consistently. Let's see if we can work out why...Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We reveal the Best Act, Best MC, Best Independent Promoter & Outstanding Contribution to UK Comedy.Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joey Page returns to dissect a whole routine about British Airways! Check out Joey's tour - HereWatch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch Here Get tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning comedian and director, Ben Target, joins us to chat about directing shows and of course, tells some jokes he tried but couldn't get to work. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRn6iEuZvPUGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexander Bennett brings 3 jokes he likes but can't get to work. Really fun episode!Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRn6iEuZvPUGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we breakdown the process of independently making a comedy special and Danny quizzes me on certain key aspect of the show. Go watch the special on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/RRn6iEuZvPUMark's new tour, Jest To Impress, is on sale this Friday but you can access tickets early by joining his mailing list here: www.marksimmons.co.ukPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Milo Edwards going us to chat through three jokes we likes but couldn't get to work.For Mark's new comedy special and brand new tour show join his mailing list here: www.marksimmons.co.ukPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A roller coaster of an episode for Mark's birthday, some bad news regarding Edinburgh but all ends well with a lovely darts joke quiz. To see Mark's comedy special and book tickets for his new tour, join hs mailing list here: www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddy Young joins Mark & Danny to chat about his alcohol free beer routine and his material about where to look when sitting on the tube.Mark's new tour will be on sale soon, join his mailing list here so you don't miss out www.marksimmons.co.uk Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seann returns to chat about his new YouTube stand-up special Back From The Bed! We talk about this choice of opener, wardrobe malfunctions and what not to do when a gig is going wrong.Mark Simmons new tour will be on sale very soon, sign up to his mailing list here so you don't miss it. www.marksimmons.co.ukPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jam packed Christmas podcast this week. Naughty advent calendars, 20 questions, secret Santa & Darren Walsh joins the boys for a Christmas cracker competition. Mark's tour goes on sale soon, join his mailing list at www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penn joins Mark & Danny to chat about the process of putting a show together, what they change when performing abroad, the importance of a good parking spot and so much more.Penn & Teller will be celebrating 50 years of performing together next year with shows at the London Palladium. Link to tix here: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/penn-teller-tickets/artist/806654Mark's new tour will be announced soon, head to his website to join his mailing list here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark & Danny discuss a joke about freebies, Danny's massive cabbage and lots more...Wanna see Mark & Danny on tour, join the mailing list @ www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosalie Minnitt joins us this week to chat about character comedy, approaching Edinburgh in an unusual way and Mark embarrasses himself politically.Mark's new tour will be on sale soon, as well as his comedy special, make sure you join his mailing list for early access www.marksimmons.co.ukPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davina joins the boys this week to chat about her spin class bit. Enjoy!Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An eventful Tour Talk episode including comedians misbehaving, a Q&A and Danny gets hacked live on the podcast!See the boys at a future live show, join Mark's mailing list @ www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, joins Mark to chat about putting a show together, the characters he created over the years that didn't quite work and his unusual method of trying out new material.Jeff is bringing his cast of colourful characters to two UK arenas in 2025. On Friday 13th June at London’s OVO Wembley Arena and Manchester’s Co-op Arena on Saturday 14th June as part of his World tour, ‘Artificial Intelligence’. Go to jeffdunham.com for tickets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded at the New Zealand comedy festival, Hanah Campbell chat to Mark about 4 routines she can't quite get to work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from The Forge Comedy Club in Brighton, Stuart Foreman chats to Mark & Danny just before doing his first tour support spot. They chat about how he's feeling, expectation and how it was directly after his set. He also tells us three jokes he's working on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ting Lim joins Mark to chat through 3 jokes she liked but couldn't get to work.Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark chats to Adam Flood during the Melbourne Comedy Festival. We hear about an observational disaster & three jokes he can't get to workPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Tiernan joins us with three of his jokes that he dropped from his show and we discuss why! Great chatting jokes with this award winning comedian.Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Funniest Joke Of The Fringe behind the scene's gossip & Danny's rodeo trip. It's a jam packed electric episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New season premier episode, Danny is back from LA and fills us in on all things Jay Leno, Vegas, Joe Rogan and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One-liner comedian James Wallace joins Mark for a joke heavy episode where they deep dive into four of his gags that don't quite work...Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Benson joins Mark to discuss 3 routines that he can't quite get to work. That sprinkled with some basketball puns, what more could you want Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaotic fun episode with Olivia Lee and I quote "I feel like I'm on acid". We work through three joke ideas that she can't quite get to work.Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great episode where we deep dive into three bits Jason is working on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just 6 days away from the Edinburgh Festival, Alex Kealy come into the jokes studio to chat about a couple of bits he can't get to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Elwes brings us there jokes he can't get to work and we put our heads together to see if we can fix them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Olaf Falafel talks us through some of the silliest jokes we've ever had on the podcast. EnjoyPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.