Join us for an insightful conversation with comedian, actress, and writer Lucy Frederick. Lucy has fearlessly tackled serious topics in her stand-up, transforming them into brilliant humour. She's also renowned for her critically acclaimed plays with strong female characters. In this episode, Lucy shares her perspective on safety, how it's evolved over the years, and what men can do to create a more equitable world.

Website: https://lucyfrederick.com

Mary O’Connell

Join us for an inspiring converation with comedian Mary O’Connell. Mary is he star of Stand Up for Live Comedy (BBC Three), Funny Women runner-up 2020 and OnlyFans Content Creative Fund Winner 2023. In this episode she talks about racism and sexism in the comedy industry, how she deals with it and her perception of being the token comedian.

Website: https://marywiththe.com

Join us for an intriguing conversation with musical comedian Cecilia Delatori, the winner of the Silver Stand-Up Competition and Fringe First. Cecilia recently celebrated a successful Edinburgh Fringe run with her solo show "Rock Spinster." In this episode, Cecilia opens up about the indecent offers she received backstage and her way of dealing with the challenges of the comedy industry.

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Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Alex Franklin, a trans, half-Chinese, stand-up comedian. As a BBC New Comedy Award nominee, Alex has captured the hearts of audiences with her unique blend of humour. In this episode, Alex shares her personal journey navigating the comedy industry as a trans woman, offering an honest perspective on her experiences before and after transitioning, her strategies for dealing with online harassment, and the inspiration behind her critically acclaimed solo shows.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_franklin_hallo

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Arielle Souma. Arielle is a French-Ivorian comedian, a force of nature who's taking the stand-up world by storm. Her authentic voice, commanding stage presence, and razor-sharp delivery make her a comedic powerhouse. In this episode Arielle shares experience about performing in the UK as a non-native speaker and her personal safety tips.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arielle.souma/

Join us for an inspiring conversation, this week with Romina Puma. Romina is probably the only female, Italian, disabled comedian in the circuit. She performed all over the UK and in Europe. In this episode Romina shares insights on how she turns her unique experiences into jokes and why her disability has actually made her feel safer.

Website: https://rominapuma3.wixsite.com/mysite

Join us for an engaging conversation with award-winning comedian and writer, Shazia Mirza. Known for her sharp wit and regular appearances on TV, Shazia shares her unique perspective on comedy, culture, and life. In this episode Shazia talks about the jokes she’s made about white men, how she got dragged off stage and she also dives into the challenges Muslim comedians face.

Website: www.shazia-mirza.com

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Kate Smurthwaite. Kate is known for her appearances on Woman's Hour and The Jeremy Vine Show and is also the host and star of the News with Kate video series. In this episode, Kate talks about her latest solo show, performing as a man in drag, and how she deals with death threats and online abuse in her comedy shows.

www.katesmurthwaite.co.uk