Best Mark Amp Steven Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 535 - Joz Norris - Award winning comedy writer and performer 1:04:16

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Joz Norris is an acclaimed comedy writer and performer. He makes unusual shows for the Edinburgh Fringe including the smash hit Joz Norris Is Dead. Long Live Mr Fruit Salad. (winner of the Comedians’ Choice Award for Best Show, nominee for the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality, the Chortle Award for Best Music & Variety Act, and longlisted…

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David Wilcox Can Heal Your Heart in Two Minutes, ep. 329 1:11:03

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Asheville-based songwriter David Wilcox has been through some s-h-i-t. A difficult childhood in Northeast Ohio sent him seeking answers – mostly on his bicycle – in an attempt to get away. He has spent his lifetime leaning into his problems and digging into their roots at the source: his own heart. He decided to see what lessons his heart had been …

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Ep. 534 - Professor John Duncan - a pioneer of modern cognitive neuroscience 1:32:09

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Professor John Duncan is among the pioneers of modern cognitive neuroscience. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2008 and a Fellow of the British Academy in 2009. In 2012, he was awarded the Heineken Prize for Cognitive Science by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. After completing his education at the University of Ox…

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Terry Molloy- "I Decided To Never Become Famous" 1:00:40

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Before we even get a chance to give the machine a whirl we've behind the scenes secrets from Beadle's About! That's because our guest President this week is star of The Archers and Doctor Who, Terry Molloy! Grab your flask and join us for a ramble as guest President Molloy leads us through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with t…

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Ep. 533 - Edy Hurst 1:12:28

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Edy Hurst is a critically acclaimed and award winning stand-up comedian and musician who has appeared on BBC Radio 4, MTV UK, NextUp Comedy, and BBC Radio Manchester. Having been successful in numerous new act competitions in his early career, he has also made the finals of the 2021 Musical Comedy Awards and been nominated for North West Comedy Awa…

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Ep. 532 - Doug Naylor 52:18

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Doug Naylor is a British Emmy-award-winning television writer, best known as the co-creator of the iconic sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf for which he wrote or co-wrote all 74 episodes. He is also a Sunday Times bestselling novelist and an award-winning TV director. He was one of the two Head Writers at Spitting Image during the series heyday and co-penned…

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Ed Tudor Pole- "The Pen-Is Mightier" 49:41

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Get ready for a whistlestop tour through the Crystal Maze to the Punk movement of the 1970s because our guest President this week is Ed Tudor-Pole! Grab your Duffell Coat and join us for a ramble as guest President Tudor-Pole leads us through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. As eve…

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Ep. 531 - Ray Bradshaw 57:17

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Ray Bradshaw is a Scottish stand-up comedian, presenter, and writer. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio Scotland and regularly appears on radio shows such as Off the Ball and Breaking the News. His innovative show Deaf Comedy Fam—performed in both spoken English and British Sign Language—won critical acclaim and a Scottish Culture Award, ceme…

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Kathleen Edwards: Making up for 30 Years of No Tears, ep. 328 1:07:00

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Kathleen Edwards claims that she's now a pretty frequent crier after not crying for the first 30 years of her life. One reason for this change is the connectedness she has been feeling since leaving music and starting her coffee shop, Quitters. In our Basic Folk conversation, Edwards tears up talking about the cover of her new album 'Billionaire,' …

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911 calls released from Charlotte Train Stabbing 6:23

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911 calls released from Charlotte Train Stabbing WARNING: Graphic content— The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released audio of five 911 calls made in the immediate aftermath of the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-crime-podcast-2025-real-police-inter…

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Ep. 530 - Adam Frost 38:44

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Adam Frost is best known for his work on BBC’s Gardeners’ World. He is an award-winning British garden designer, author, and television presenter. A seven-time Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist, Adam is celebrated for his naturalistic, wildlife-friendly designs and approachable style. He began his career working with garden legend Geoff Hamilton be…

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Sue Cook- "Terry Was Quite Overcome!" 54:07

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DON'T HAVE NIGHTMARES! Well, why would you, because our Guest President this week is the wonderful Sue Cook! Get your Wellies on and join us for a ramble as guest President Cook leads us through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. As ever, the omniscient voice of Sir Stephen Fry is an…

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Ep. 529 - Harriet Dyer 57:57

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Harriet Dyer is a comedian from Live at the Apollo, Cats Does Countdown and won The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award in 2024. Harriet’s other tv credits include Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza, Comedy Central Live, The Russel Howard Hour, Jokes Only Neurodivergent People Can Tell on Channel 4 and Movie Megastars: Made In The 80s on Sky …

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Ep. 528 - Reece Dinsdale 1:02:48

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Reece Dinsdale first rose to fame in the classic sitcom Home to Roost opposite John Thaw, before going on to deliver powerful performances in landmark dramas such as playing Jimmy in the BAFTA-winning nuclear holocaust film Threads and the cult football thriller I.D., for which he won the Special Jury Prize at the Geneva Film Festival. He became a …

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Paul Sinha- "He Went Into The Garden And Howled" 53:37

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It's our 50th show, and we have a very special Guest President to celebrate with us. It's none other than Paul Sinha, star of The Chase and comedian extraordinaire! Why not pull your walking boots on and join us for a ramble as guest President Sinha leads us through four special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchante…

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Ep. 527 - Emmanuel Sonubi 44:49

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Emmanuel Sonubi is a two time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee. Nominated for Best Newcomer in 2022 and Best Show in 2023, as well as the Chortle Award for Best Club Comedian in 2023 and Next Up Comedy Award for Best Show in 2022. He has headlined BBC's Live at the Apollo and appeared on QI and Have I Got News for You. He will next be seen in the for…

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Peter Rowan: The Bluegrass Buddha's Tex-Mex Roots, ep. 327 1:08:54

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Legendary Massachusetts-born, California-based musician Peter Rowan is best known for his bluegrass roots. A practicing Buddhist, he did time in Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys as well as in the short-lived and epically important Old & In the Way with Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. However, his latest album 'Tales of the Free Mexican Airforce' celeb…

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Ep. 526 - Mark Steel Returns! 1:14:57

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Mark Steel returns for his second time capsule! Mark Steel is an award-winning British comedian, writer and broadcaster, celebrated for his sharp political satire and witty social commentary. A regular on Radio 4’s The News Quiz and television panel shows, he is best known for his long-running series Mark Steel’s in Town, which explores the quirks …

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Michael Fenton Stevens- "Ain't It Exciting?" 1:01:55

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Our Guest President this week, leading the members Tony Slattery’s Rambling Club, is none other than the star of Radio Active and KYTV, Michael Fenton Stevens! Why not pull your walking boots on and join us for a ramble as guest President Fenton Stevens leads us through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enc…

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#1801 - Mark Adamczyk & Andrew Iler 1:22:35

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This episode is with Mark Adamcyzk and Andrew Iler who both have been aiding in the release of records relating to the John F. Kennedy Assassination, the work they have uncovered and bought to representative Luna have produced two JFK related hearings and the release of stored records. In this episode we will discuss some of the records withheld an…

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Ep. 525 - Josh Jones Returns! 40:12

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Josh Jones returns to fill another time capsule! Josh is an Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer, nominated for his critically acclaimed sell-out show Waste of Space. He followed this up with a total sell-out run of Gobsmacked at the Fringe before embarking on his debut UK Tour. Josh was previously a finalist for the prestigious BBC New Comedy Awar…

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Ep. 524 - Marcus Brigstocke 54:55

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Marcus Brigstocke returns for his own capsule! His first being shared with his wife, comedian Rachel Paris in ep 72. Marcus Brigstocke is a comedian, actor and writer who performs stand up to sell-out audiences on tour nationally. His last tour show, Devil May Care, is now available to watch on Amazon Prime. BBC Radio 4 has become somewhat of a sec…

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Karl Howman- "Clean The Horses and Muck Them Out!" 44:40

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Our Guest President this week, leading the members Tony Slattery’s Rambling Club, is none other than the star of EastEnders and the legendary Brush Strokes, Karl Howman! Join us as guest President Howman leads us on a ramble through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. As ever, the omn…

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Ep. 523 - Jim Meskimen 48:23

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Jim Meskimen is an American actor, comedian, and master impressionist whose career spans film, TV, animation and voiceover. His acting roles include the films Apollo 13, There Will Be Blood, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon and The Punisher, and on TV in Parks and Recreation, Friends, Whose Line is it Anyway? and Fresh Prince of Bel Air. His voice credits a…

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Rissi Palmer & Miko Marks: "Buckle Bunny," No Cringe, and My Black Country, ep. 326 1:07:02

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This time on Basic Folk, we are checking in with country singer-songwriter and Color Me Country radio host Rissi Palmer and Americana country artist Miko Marks. The two close friends both came up as Black women in country music in the early part of the 21st century where they experienced gatekeepers and discrimination in the industry, but undeniabl…

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#1800 - David Black 1:27:10

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David Black is a freelance writer and reporter, specializing in the analysis of covert action by the secret services. He has contributed to Rolling Stone and dozens of radical publications on political and environmental issues. David joins me once again to discuss the Vietnam war in each we engage in the various names and figures that led to this s…

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Ep. 522 - Nick Helm Returns! 1:24:40

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Nick Helm returns for his second time capsule! Nick Helm is a comedian, actor and writer known for his larger-than-life stage persona and a mix of stand-up and music. He rose to fame with his Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated shows and went on to star in 3 series of the hit BBC Three sitcom Uncle. On television, he’s appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats Doe…

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Brian Croucher- "No Swimming Today, Boys!" 50:49

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Our Guest President this week, leading the members Tony Slattery’s Rambling Club, is none other than the star of EastEnders and cult series Blakes’ 7, Brian Croucher! Come and ramble with us as guest President Croucher leads us on a ramble through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. A…

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Ep. 521 - Billy Boyd (Unedited) 1:15:08

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An unedited version of Episode 214 with Billy Boyd with over 15 minutes of unheard chat! Billy Boyd is best known for playing Hobbit Pippin Took in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He went on to star opposite Russell Crowe in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, took a darker turn in the cult horror Seed of Chucky, and has…

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#1799 - Mark E. Adamczyk 1:07:24

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Mark E. Adamczyk is an attorney from Naples, Florida. Mark is a graduate of Tulane University and Florida State University College of Law. For the past 20 years, Mark has been studying the JFK assassination and related United States history. Mark's recent focus has been the JFK Records Collection Act, the federal law that guarantees the public disc…

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Vibe Coaches: Maya de Vitry, Ethan Jodziewicz, Joel Timmons, & Shelby Means, ep. 325 1:12:09

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Maya de Vitry, Ethan Jodziewicz, Joel Timmons, and Shelby Means are on Basic Folk today talking about their new collaborations. Maya produced both Shelby and Joel's debut solo albums this year; Joel and Ethan play in Maya's band; and the two couples (Joel & Shelby are married and Ethan & Maya are partners) are all very close friends. They met in Na…

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#1798 - Andrew A. Iler 43:05

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Andrew A. Iler is an Ontario-based lawyer, who has has developed a comprehensive base of knowledge in and around the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 and the legal aspects of the official investigations into the assassination of President Kennedy. This episode will discuss recent JFK news in regards to hearings, document…

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Ep. 520 - Emma Doran 1:04:00

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Irish comedian Emma Doran embarked on her first ever stand-up gig while on maternity leave, that evening she won best act of the night and has been gigging non-stop since. Emma has garnered over 318k followers on social media for her stand up clips and sketches. In 2022 her debut nationwide Ireland stand up tour “Mad Isn’t It” was a sell out with s…

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Edinburgh Live! "Ornate Filthy Concepts" - Mike McShane & Mitch Benn 29:45

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Would you believe it, we hitched the Rambling Club shed to the back of Tony's old Jalopy and, for one night only, found ourselves live at the Edinburgh Fringe! Along the way we're not only joined by our audience but by two guest presidents, Mitch Benn and Mike McShane so come and join us as they lead us on two rambles chosen entirely at random by o…

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Ep. 519 - Robert Ross 1:02:21

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Robert Ross is Britain’s foremost comedy historian, author of over twenty acclaimed books including The Monty Python Encyclopedia, Sid James – Cockney Rebel and Marty Feldman – The Biography of a Comedy Legend. He is the official historian of the Carry On films ad has written Doctor Who audio dramas for Big Finish with casts including Colin Baker, …