
Comedians talking about jokes
Every week Mark Simmons and a guest share jokes they've written that just haven't worked - because they're too long, too stupid, too clever, too groanworthy or just too rubbish.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 354 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer nominee, Bilal Zafar, joins us to chat through some of his jokes that he's not quite happy with yet.
See Mark on tour here marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/
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Joey Page steps in for Danny whilst he's away in New Zealand in both tour support and podcast co host roles. Danny delivers a bombshell that's might spell the end of the podcast...
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Sarah Roberts bring sis some more routines she's not quite happy with yet.
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See Danny on tour here dannywardcomedy.co.uk/wheres-ward/#the-holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv... more
Traditional episode where Ben Norris brings jokes he's working on
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A candid, fast-paced comedy chat that centers on joke development, touring life, and the craft of stand-up. Across recent episodes, the hosts unpack why jokes miss the mark, riff on crowd dynamics, and share behind-the-scenes tour stories, from writing routines to on-stage mishaps and viral moments. Guests range from touring comedians to industry insiders, providing practical tips on joke structure, material editing, and performance psychology, all delivered with warm banter and self-deprecating humor. The show stands out for its accessible, kitchen-sink style, strong rapport between the hosts, and a steady stream of real-world touring insights that appeal to aspiring comedians, live performers, and fans of the craft.
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Recent guests on Jokes with Mark Simmons include:
1. Bilal Zafar
2. Joey Page
3. Sarah Roberts
4. Ben Norris
5. Piers Brosnan
6. Bob Mills
7. Jonathan Elston
8. Rich Wilson
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