What do you get when you cross a love of drama, a pandemic, and a love of puns? Comedian Pauline Eyre, that’s what.

In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, host Marc chats with Pauline about her wild ride from open mic hopeful to professional stand-up performer. They talk Edinburgh Fringe, dodgy first gigs, and how lockdown turned her comedy career upside down (in a good way). She shares hard-earned lessons from the comedy trenches, explains why MCing is like herding drunk cats, and reveals how writing has become both therapy and a tool for tighter punchlines.

Expect stories about pun competitions, stage fails, and finding your voice (and your niche crowd). They also dive into diversity in comedy, the importance of collaboration, and why you should always stay for the headliner.

It’s a must-listen for anyone navigating the comedy circuit—or just wondering what happens when a storyteller finds a mic and refuses to put it down.

LINKS:

Open Mic Comedy Pod: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod

Pauline Eyre:

https://www.instagram.com/yespaulineeyre

https:://www.paulineeyre.co.uk

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice Over Segment: John Pape - www.johnpape.com

This week on the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, Marc sits down with comedian Sonny Savage — a man who swapped beats for punchlines and never looked back. Sonny takes us through his journey from wannabe rapper to stand-up comic, sharing the good, the bad, and the gloriously awkward moments of life on the open mic circuit.

They get into the real stuff: the nerves, the bombs, the high of making a room laugh, and why family support makes all the difference. Sonny opens up about finding his voice on stage, the bizarre world of social media fame, and how every comedian is just one bad gig away from questioning every life choice they’ve ever made.

Expect laughs, honesty, and a few sharp jabs at the weirdness of the comedy scene — from the unspoken rules about joke theft to the power of a killer walk-on track. They also talk about favourite jokes, future ambitions, and why the comedy community is one of the strangest but most rewarding places to be.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like trying to make people laugh for a living — this one’s for you.

LINKS:

Open Mic Comedy Pod: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod

Sonny Savage: https://www.instagram.com/sonnysavagecomic

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice Over Segment: Duncan Hart - www.opengatecomedy.tv

This week on the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, host Marc sits down with comedian James Townsend for a wide-ranging chat about life on the stand-up circuit.

From his first steps on stage to finding his voice through storytelling, James reflects on how his comedic style has grown with him. The pair dive into the realities of the open mic scene, the craft of joke writing, and the challenge of staying authentic while making strangers laugh.

They also explore the community behind the comedy—what it’s like running a night, supporting fellow acts, and the bigger picture of where this journey might lead. Whether you’re a new comic, a seasoned pro, or just comedy-curious, this episode is a thoughtful, funny look into what keeps performers coming back to the mic.

LINKS:

Open Mic Comedy Pod: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod

James Townsend: https://www.instagram.com/jamestownsendcomedy

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice over courtesy of Reb Day: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebstagram