
A weekly podcast where you can hang and bang with two of Scotland’s best stand-up comedians, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland. With brilliant guests, close-to-the-bone humour, genuine friendship, and a vaguely western theme. Take aim, cock your head, shoot your rope.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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Shooting Ropes is back in the studio but this week sadly down a CMB! Struck down by a last minute illness, Rosco steps up to steer the ship with the help of special guest, the wonderful Chris Forbes!
With Rosco in the drivers seat the boys bounce fr... more
The final Shooting Ropes from the Edinburgh Fringe is here, join your hosts Christopher Macarthur-Boyd & Rosco McClelland as they host special guest Chris Kent in the now iconic co-working suite.
Chris takes another opportunity to bring up The Butte... more
Shooting Ropes on location at the Edinburgh Fringe continues, join your hosts Christopher Macarthur-Boyd & Rosco McClelland alongside special guest Bilal Zafar in our rented co-working meeting room.
We talk the legacy of Rubicon, crying at films, AD... more
Shooting Ropes once again comes to you on location at the Edinburgh Fringe, join your hosts Christopher Macarthur-Boyd & Rosco McClelland as they welcome special guest and Irish legend, Roger O'Sullivan to the podcast!
The boys chat Cork sightseeing... more
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Cmb is ok but rosco is quite frankly a total fud, I’m deleting this podcast now…
Perfect blend of conversation and chaos. Makes me laugh out loud regularly, and has introduced me to some top-tier comics. Heard the Two Pink Dancers bit from Ep 1 and knew I was in for the long haul.
One of the best, and funniest new podcasts I’ve heard in years. The Canadian parents bit in the Kate Hammer episodes had me laughing so much in the supermarket that I was getting funny looks. Can’t afford the Patreon (sorry lads) so wanted to support with a review. If you could turn off gambling adverts in the ad serve (?) preferences I’ll send you a tenner in the post as I hate them so much and the industry in general. Much love.
Never left a written review before but this show is so so funny, started off so strong and can’t wait to find more funny guests and these two riffing with each other! Patreon subscriber for life already!
Very Funny podcast and a worthy entry to my rotation feed
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A freewheeling, banter-forward show hosted by two Scottish stand-ups who riff with a steady rotation of guests from the comedy circuit. Episodes lean into long-form storytelling, quick-fire bits, and behind-the-scenes tour anecdotes, with a strong emphasis on regional humor, backstage culture, and playful, sometimes provocative tangents. Notable strengths include a relaxed, authentic dynamic between hosts, high-energy improvisation, and a track record of marquee guests from the Fringe and UK comedy scenes, which keeps conversations spontaneous and highly entertaining for listeners who enjoy a mix of friendship-driven banter and insider showbiz tidbits.
What stands out is the show's recurring rhythm: informal, improvised dialogue, relatable... more
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Recent guests on Shooting Ropes include:
1. Chris Kent
2. Bilal Zafar
3. David Correos
4. Amanda Dwyer
5. Eva Peroni
6. Marc Jennings
7. Paul Hillard
8. Ed Night
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