Join grouchy middle-aged comedians Seann Walsh and Paul McCaffrey down the pub as they let off steam and put the world to rights - whether it be the news that week or £5 car park drop-off fees, nothing is safe. Add in their dazed producer “Showbiz” Mikey, and you’ve got hilarious chaos on tap.
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Seann Walsh Podcasts
Part nostalgia trip, part confessional, part masterclass in unconventional success—this is no ordinary interview podcast. In Class Clown, Seann Walsh chats to the boldest rule-breakers in entertainment, uncovering the wild tales of childhood chaos, brushes with disaster, and the personal battles that shaped them. But beneath the mischief lies a powerful thread—how the very traits that caused trouble early on became the unexpected fuel for their biggest achievements. Expect laugh-out-loud mem ...
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From Donald Trump's tariffs to Elon Musk's Teslas; from the rise of Reform to 'Woke Marxist Popes' and the axing of Winter Fuel Payments, award winning comedian Mark Steel and some very special guests attempt to answer the most taxing intellectual question of our time... What The F*** Is Going On?! Get video versions and instant access to the full interviews on Patreon.
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The home of dark jokes and harsh roasts. Featuring Freddy Quinne and Rob Mulholland ft Not Gay Tom. Sign up to our Patreon for exclusive content patreon.com/deadmentalkpod
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Six-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy and journalist Matt Majendie invite a comedian on each week to dissect his or her sporting misadventures from the sublime to the ridiciulous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s the secret to living happily ever after with someone (or some two or three)? Where’s My Happy Ending? is from the team behind the award-winning Dirty Mother Pukka podcast: Heart Radio presenter Anna Whitehouse (@mother_pukka) and journalist husband Matt Farquharson (@papa_pukka). Each episode sees an interviewee grilled about love, life and how to get to happily ever after – whatever that looks like to them. From the famous chef who had a decade long affair, to the stand-up comedian w ...
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This week Mark continues his conversation with Seann Walsh. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here is the second half of the interview. Want to get access to the full video interview before anyone else? why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight …
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RUSSELL KANE (Pt.1): Council Housing, Scary Dads & What Makes You Likely To Be A Comedian
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52:44The phenomenal Russell Kane talks to Seann Walsh about growing up in council housing, the pluses and minuses of having a scary "Ray Winstone"- style Dad, playing Dungeons & Dragons, the dangers of being a self proclaimed "Jester Bellend" and what makes someone statistically more likely to find success in comedy, and what makes you more likely to fi…
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Mark is joined by comedian and satirist Rosie Holt as they discuss her viral lockdown sketches, the absurdity of political spin, Partygate, why people fell for her fake MP, the blurred line between satire and reality, and whether comedy can really change anything You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can'…
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Freddy and Alfie go for an intellectual brunch. A woman gets scammed by an astronaut and a man enjoys himself too much at Korn Come to our live podcast tour! http://deadmentalkpod.com And see Rob’s stand up tour! http://robcomedy.com
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In this episode Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey play the final quiz of the pub trilogy hosted and created by their very own Seann Walsh. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full length episodes…
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JOEL DOMMETT (Pt. 2): The Secret Behind The Work Ethic That Lead To Comedy Success
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32:18Joel flips the the format on it's head and puts Seann under the spotlight for a moment as the pair discuss their early days gigging together. They then dig into Joel's teen years in a band, how his step Dad became a hugely influential force in shaping his psychology around work and effort, the meritocracy of the comedy circuit, how he adds his own …
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This week Mark continues his conversation with Ash Sarkar. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here is the second half of the interview. Want to get access to the full video interview before anyone else? why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight a…
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#229 Just Harvesting Organs with Jack Devaney
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1:29:48Jack Devaney aka Worldaroundewe is BACK! And he’s brought disgusting presents! He’s also brought a very dark story which probably should have been left for Patreon. Not for the faint hearted this one. Use DEADMEN25 to get a discount on Jack’s website https://worldaroundewe.com/ And watch Taskbastard 2 with Jack now! https://youtu.be/nd_iq7cUw2A Com…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about Edinburgh, baggy trousers, cracking your ribs on a BMX, fake designer gear in Turkey, the joy (and curse) of social media detoxes and way too much chat about cocks at the Fringe. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you…
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JOEL DOMMETT (Pt 1) First Kiss, Insulting The School Bully & Studying The Class Clown (Part
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37:54If you want to hear/watch Part 2 straight away head to patreon.com/classclown In Part 1 Joel Dommett chats about being dumped for being frigid, how he learned comedy from the Class Clown's around him and how a misjudged comment landed him a confrontation with the hardest lad in school. We get into why he was never into Blur or Oasis and he feels th…
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Mark is joined by journalist Ash Sarkar as they discuss anti-racist activism, Ash’s political family background, building solidarity through shared struggles, Labour under Starmer - and Optimism in grassroots organising. You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 …
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#228 Sweep Caroline with Phil Chapman
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1:40:39Phil’s hear to talk about his Japanese toilet seat (Japanese toilet seat), shoddily painted England flags and try and organise a heist Check out Phil’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ybQM4SkerA&ab_channel=PhilChapman Come to our live podcast tour! http://deadmentalkpod.com And see Rob’s stand up tour! http://robcomedy.com Support us on Pat…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about Inflation, quitting pork and if they could kill the animals they eat themselves Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full …
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Therapist Breaks Down Comedian's Potential Autism & The Dangers of Self Diagnosis
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39:08Natalie Cawley and Seann Walsh breakdown our incredible interview with Vittorio Angelone (Mike & Vittorio's Guide To Parenting), while Seann shares personal stories about why this interview resonated with him so much. Discussion includes Autism, the links between Neurodivergence and creativity, how ADHD differs, why social media self diagnosis is n…
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Someone has complained about Freddy in the gym. Rob urges everyone to steal.Come to our live podcast tour! http://deadmentalkpod.comAnd see Rob’s stand up tour! http://robcomedy.comSupport us on Patreon and join the Army of the Dead! Enjoy exclusive content, get access to secret channels on our Discord, view everything uncensored and discounts on m…
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Psychotherapist analyses Adam Rowe's interview on Class Clown
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20:58In this exclusive snippet of our brand new Class Clown Patreon spin off, Seann Walsh and Dr Natalie Cawley (author of Just About Coping) analyse Adam Rowe's incredible appearance on Class Clown, delving into the relationship with his Mum who suffered with alcohol dependence issues, the boundaries he set early on about what he would and would not jo…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey play another quiz but this week it's hosted by none other than Paul Mccaffrey. Subscribe, Rate, Like & Comment What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to watch the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full length episo…
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Mark is joined by comedian Seann Walsh as they discuss service stations, booking train tickets, the new world of comedy, Seann’s upbringing - and getting your phone stolen. You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview st…
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#226 Adi Da and Adi Ma with Thomas Green
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1:32:02Thomas Green tells us about growing up in a cult. Someone has a walk out at an Edinburgh show and for some reason that’s news. Tom really struggles to read. If only he had glasses? DeadMeet25 tickets are out now! http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dead-men-talking Come to our live podcast tour! http://deadmentalkpod.com And see Rob’s stand up tour! http…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about Seann's new outfit, being middle aged, dopamine detoxes, getting rich and much more ... Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access …
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JOSH JAMES: Growing Up in Essex, Banned From The FA & Suspended Four Times! (Sponsored by FIXR)
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48:43The amazing Josh James tells Seann Walsh about the effect being from Essex has had on his outlook growing up, why he got banned from the FA, his first gig impersonating Bill Clinton, how drugs and alcohol almost derailed his career and why he got suspended 4 times from school.This episode is sponsored by FIXR. Class Clown Listeners get £50 when hos…
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This week Mark continues his conversation with Zack Polanski . If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here is the second half of the interview. Want to get access to the full video interview before anyone else? why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straig…
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Seann Walsh learns about Jamaica. Tom reveals his favourite song. Rob has a ridiculous number of plants and an even more ridiculous way to water them. DeadMeet25 tickets are out now! http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dead-men-talking Come to our live podcast tour! http://deadmentalkpod.com And see Rob’s stand up tour! http://robcomedy.com Support us on…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about bad drivers, conspiracy theories, changing in the gym & insurance. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full length episod…
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JAMALI MADDIX: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Overcoming Expectations
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1:13:11amali Maddix joins Seann Walsh to chat growing up in the 90's and the 00's, almost being kicked out of school multiple times, having Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, a heartbreaking story about how a teacher's insensitive comment altered him as a person and how he overcame low expectations to achieve massive success as a comedian and documentary maker. Also…
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Mark is joined by the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski. Together they discuss why he joined the Green Party, working with Jeremy Corbyn, providing an alternative to Reform - plus the misconceptions about the Green Party and how he hopes to change them. You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you …
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#224 The Second Hand with Mick Ferry
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1:38:46Rob’s been to a non-binary wedding and had a lovely old time. Freddy gets in trouble looking at a watch. A gay guy claims he’s not gay despite being pretty gay. Someone mis-uses a mini horse. DeadMeet25 tickets are out now! http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dead-men-talking Come to our live podcast tour! http://deadmentalkpod.com And see Rob’s stand up…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey do their first ever live pub quiz at the Northbrook Arms with hilarious consequences. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full lengt…
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ASHLEY CAIN: Grief, School Fights and Building Mental Strength
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54:53The incredibly inspiring ex-footballer turned endurance athlete Ashley Cain talks to Seann about how a childhood spent fighting with racists and competing in sport helped him build a tough mentality that has allowed him to overcome career setbacks and compete in the world's toughest endurance competitions, while building a successful career as a pr…
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This week Mark continues his conversation with Matthew Norman. If you haven't heard the first part then do go back and listen now but for the rest of you here is the second half of the interview. Want to get access to the full video interview before anyone else? why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straig…
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#223 House Full of Monkeys with Rachel Fairburn
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1:30:00Rachel Fairburn stands up for Oasis. We have some weird crushes. DeadMeet25 tickets are out now! http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dead-men-talking Come to our live podcast tour! http://deadmentalkpod.com And see Rob’s stand up tour! http://robcomedy.com Support us on Patreon and join the Army of the Dead! Enjoy exclusive content, get access to secret …
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey discuss their ideal service station plus have a moan about waiting for the next episode & turning the hallway light off. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon…
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LAURA SMYTH: Losing A Dad, Growing Up in East London, Swapping Teaching For Comedy
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48:51The brilliant Laura Smyth talks to Seann Walsh all about grwoing up in 80's and 90's East London, losing her father at a young age, her bad teenage years which lead to her underperforming at School. We get into her experiences as a young mum, a chance meeting with an old teacher which lead to her going back to uni and eventually pursuing a career a…
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Mark is joined by columnist and political satirist Matthew Norman as they discuss US politics, how Trump got into power, writing for the Guardian Diary, Communism - and the modern education system. You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen …
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