A fun, simple, home-baked podcast - includes sketches, topical jokes and amusing observations and a few sound effects from a fledgling comedy writer. Thanks for listening!
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When I'm not working in a digital job that my mum doesn't understand, I'm writing sketches and jokes for BBC radio programmes. The spare ones (and a bit of extra waffle) ends up on here. Hope you enjoy!
Oh, and if you like video, here's a new creation called 'the Donkey of News' along a similiar theme, but with a Donkey.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
In this episode we interview Chris Douch about CHEESE! the book, and talk about the current challenges of comedy writing. Then we have a comedy sketch about shopping and wrap it up with a few spare radio jokes. Nice!
Support 'CHEESE!' - a new picture book kids, by Chris Douch
Thanks if you can share or support CHEESE the book kickstarter project. discussed in the interview. We all have our side projects, so thanks if you can help make this one a success for kids and parents.
Comedy writer support
If you're getting into contribution comedy writing, check out 'The Comedy Loser' by Chris, for hints, guides and interviews with existing writers on getting into comedy.
Credits
This episode was hand-crafted with Audacity audio editing software. Supplementary sounds were also foraged from Uppbeat.io including the show music from allgoodfolks.
Keep in touch
For more updates, please visit @mikewritesfunny - your attention, as ever, is appreciated.
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
In this episode we look at amusing election alternatives and introduce you to 'the Donkey of News' - a visual alternative to provide you with a few more newsy jokes on YouTube. There's plenty of jokes in this podcast episode too.
In March I'll be attending the BCG London comedy conference, If you're a comedy writer or actor looking for an industry event, maybe see you there.
I mentioned Alice Fraser towards the end of the episode, so now you have a link to her works too.
Credits:
This episode was mashed together with the magic of Audacity audio editing software, along with a giant lake of tea and a mountain of moderately good biscuits. The quest for additional noises was answered by Pond5 and Uppbeat.io including the theme music from allgoodfolks. I also used Pixabay, so thanks to them too.
Keep in touch:
For more updates, further amusement, or to send your balanced feedback on the Donkey of News, please visit: @mikewritesfunny
Thanks for listening!
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
We're back! - Thanks for waiting. Enjoy our featured comedy sketch item and some personal waffle on recent experiences, with a few sound effects to jolly you along.
Production was made more possible thanks to Audacity audio editing software. Sound effects and music are courtesy of Uppbeat.io including music from allgoodfolks.
For more frequent jokes and more info, visit @mikewritesfunny
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
In this seasonal fun sized episode we touch on the merits of water-born larceny and briefly contemplate the importance of oral hygiene. Well - what else would you expect from a Christmassy podcast episode?
Credits:
Production of this podcast was made more possible thanks to Audacity audio editing software. Sound effects are courtesy of Uppbeat.io including the lovely theme music from allgoodfolks and this episode's exit music by Christian Larssen.
Social:
Interact and enjoy occasional topical tweets here @mikewritesfunny
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
In this episode we help save the planet with recycled jokes, take a look at technology, consider the DIY skills of secret agents and the demands involved in starting any creative work.
Credits:
Audio effects are courtesy of Uppbeat - you can find the theme music and many other great tracks and effects on the Uppbeat site. Production of Cheeky Chops was made much easier thanks to Audacity audio software.
Social:
Find and interact with our topical comedy tweets on Twitter - here @mikewritesfunny
If you have a suitable subject for a future episode, do let us know.
Thanks for listening - more episodes are coming soon.
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Welcome to cheeky-chops episode one, a fledgling comedy podcast designed to lighten your mood with some humorous banter from the author.
In this episode we review other infamous first episodes, contemplate smell-based job benefits, consider complaints about terrorism and take a close look at the rise of sandwich escalationism.
Credits:
Audio effects are courtesy of Uppbeat - you can find the theme music and many other great tracks on the Uppbeat site. Production was made even better thanks to Audacity audio software
Social:
Find and interact with our topical comedy tweets on Twitter here @mikewritesfunny
Thanks for listening - more episodes are coming soon.