
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 | 364 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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A week into the festival, let's see how the boys are doing...
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The boys are back at the fringe.How did their first shows go? Let's find out
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Join the boys as they prepare to set sail to Edinburgh for the festival
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Marcel joins us to chat about three jokes he can't get to work and to tell us is favourite jokes from a movie and best joke from another comedian
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Two good natured dudes actually talking about actual comedy actually. The joke fixing guest episodes are the most interesting, but Mark and Danny comparing notes on their comedy experiences make for entertaining circuit and fringe episodes too. The jingles and wrong button pushes will at some paint cause Danny to get banned by the podcast authorities, so enjoy it while it lasts.
lets not let this podcast slip away!
It deserves to continue onwards and upwards
Brilliant podcast have recommended to many friends - the show has so much depth and natural charm. Thanks for the laughs!
If you only listen to one Podcast, why not make this your second? It’s very good.
Love this comedy podcast from the dynamic duo Danny & Mark
I’m listening the wrong way round going back in time after only recently finding it.
So I’m hearing the reverse evolution!
Sometimes it’s a superb shambles.
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A comedy-focused show where two veteran comedians riff on joke-writing, testing bits, and refining material through live audience feedback. Episodes blend practical craft (timing, callbacks, edits) with tour anecdotes, fringe coverage, and behind-the-scenes logistics of producing stand-up. Guests are fellow comedians sharing insights from writing, performing, and developing longer bits into tighter sets, all delivered with playful banter, self-deprecation, and a lighthearted look at the business side of comedy (Patreon, marketing, clips). The format often charts the journey from rough ideas to punchy material, while weaving in tour life, festival chaos, and crowd dynamics that shape how jokes land. A standout vibe is the chemistry between t... more
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Recent guests on Jokes with Mark Simmons include:
1. Marcel Blanch-de Wilt
2. Finlay Christie
3. Markus Birdman
4. Bilal Zafar
5. Joey Page
6. Sarah Roberts
7. Ben Norris
8. Piers Brosnan
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