About this podcast
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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Episodes
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- Tour Talk - New York Part 1 · 38 minMark went to do shows in New York, Danny is late to the record, it's chaos! The USA gig chat will continue to next week... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- ComedyIQ's Tony Dunn · 41 minLet's look at the stats!! Tony Dunn joins us with some super niche comedy analytics. Who's the biggest touring comedian in the Uk? What's th most common name for a comedian?…
- Tour Talk - Ireland, UHT milk & a strip search · 36 minThe boys are in Ireland, Mark is preparing for New York & a joke each to chat through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Elouise Eftos · 41 minEloise Eftos joins us to chat about her two solo shows and how she's liking living in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Tour Talk: Back on tour · 33 minDallied post fringe chat and first week back on the tour. Big life changes happening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- David Trent Returns · 37 minDavid Trent joins up to reminsice about his time in comedy and to tell us some routines that didn't go well with the critics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Fringe Talk - Stage invasion & Danny's numbers · 32 minA week into the festival, let's see how the boys are doing... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Fringe Talk: And so it begins again · 29 minThe boys are back at the fringe.How did their first shows go? Let's find out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Tour Talk: Edinburgh Fringe Preview · 32 minJoin the boys as they prepare to set sail to Edinburgh for the festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Marcel Blanch-de Wilt · 37 minMarcel 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 Hosted on Acast. See…
- Tour Talk - World Cup Jokes · 38 minEveryones World Cup crazy at the moment, so let's chat football jokes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Tour Talk: Edinburgh Previews · 32 minOn this episode of tour talk Mark & Danny chat about Edinburgh previews and a couple of jokes they have dropped from their new shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
- Finlay Christie Returns · 42 minFinlay Christie returns to tell us three jokes he can't get to work and his favourite jokes from a movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Markus Birdman And His Dog · 37 minMarkus Birdman brings us 2 jokes he's working on and tells us his favourite joke from another comedian You can support the podcast by joining the Patreon here…
- Emmanuel Sonubi · 47 minLive At The Apollo's Emmanuel Sonubi joins us to chat about jokes and how to make jokes work even if they aren't worthy of the laugh. If you'd like to support the podcast you can…
- Tour Talk: Danny's Back · 41 minDanny returns from the New Zealand Comedy Festival, Mark breaks down the tour show in Blackpool and we have some real talk to end the podcast #awooga Hosted on Acast. See…
- Bilal Zafar · 36 minEdinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer nominee, Bilal Zafar, joins us to chat through some of his jokes that he's not quite happy with yet. See Mark on tour here…
- Tour Talk: Is this the end of Mark & Danny · 32 minJoey Page steps in for Danny whilst he's away in New Zealand in both tour support and podcast co host roles. Danny delivers a bombshell that's might spell the end of the…
- Sarah Roberts Returns · 42 minSarah Roberts bring sis some more routines she's not quite happy with yet. See Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ See Danny on tour here…
- Ben Norris Returns · 41 minTraditional episode where Ben Norris brings jokes he's working on See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ See Danny in New Zealand here…
- Tour Talk: Home Town Show & Viral Video · 30 minThe boys discuss the dynamics of a home town gig and analyse why Mark's video went viral See Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ See Danny in New Zealand…
- Tour Talk: Radio 2 Breakfast Show Audition · 33 minWith a presenter gap at radio 2, the boys put together an audition tape to try to snap up the breakfast show slot. See Mark one tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/…
- Tour Talk: Danny's Bad Back Seminar · 38 minMark and Danny are backstage in Exeter, find out what's an audience member in Glasgow called Mark, what jokes the boys have been coming up with and Danny delivers his bad back…
- Tour Talk: Worst week of the tour · 37 minFind out what happened in the worst week of the tour! Journey from hell, Mark has to stop his show mid set and Danny saves the day! See Mark on tour here…
- Tour Talk: Free Pork Pies · 27 minAnother glimpse into touring life on the road. Sometime audience kindly bring gifts, this time its Pork Pies! We also witness a disaster before Danny goes on stage to do his set…
- Tour Talk: King, Queen & Idris Elba · 35 minDanny meets King Charles, Queen Camilla & Idris Elba, as well as behind the scenes gossip from Mark's new tour Jest to Impress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Tour Talk: Mock The Week · 44 minThe boys are back on the road, Mark's been back on Mock The Week, and we hear all of the behind the scenes gossip of both Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- FAQ me #2: Listener Questions · 35 minFAQ boy producer Joel hits Mark with the latest listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Bob Mills - Part 2 · 38 minMore gold from Bob Mills. They talk Jokes, being on tv in the 90's & whether or not Bob can be convinced to go to Edinburgh. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
- Tour Talk: The Red Carpet · 36 minWhat happened on the red carpet? Danny isn't happy! Hear the warts and all 'Is this thing on?' movie premiere experience. The boys are also two shows deep into Mark's new Jest To…
- Bob Mills - Part 1 · 35 minComedy circuit legend and win, lose or draw host Bob Mills joins the boys to chat about jokes, and he's told and heard a lot of them over his impressive career. Hosted on Acast…
- Comics' Comic Awards 2025 Winners Revealed · 1 h 6 minWe reveal the Best Act, Best MC, Best Independent Promoter & Outstanding Achievement in the 2025 Comics' Comic awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Circuit Talk - Christmas Special 2025 · 49 minChristmas gig report, Danny gives his verdict on the new jingle and Mark reveals something very personal. Merry Xmas, come see us on tour nest year here…
- Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue · 32 minOne of the best acts on the UK comedy circuit, Raymond and Mr Timpkins, are retiring and Mark and Danny have gotten the exclusive interview. We chat about 35 years of their act…
- Circuit Talk - Live from the Sky Lounge · 51 minThe boys christen the sky lounge for their first recording it their new home. There's a lot of catching up to do, tune it to see what's been happening on the live comedy circuit…
- FAQ me #1: Listener Questions · 35 minProducer Joel is back and he's bringing the mailbag! See Danny's award winning show The Holiday in London here:m https://www.museumofcomedy.com/danny-ward-the-holiday/ See Mark…
- Blank Peng · 46 minBlank Peng joins the boys to talk about comedy in China, the jokes she can't get to work and Mark treats us to his probably incorrect definition of what a terroist is. See Mark…
- Circuit Talk - Digestive Biscuit Pockets · 37 minDanny has bought some more tat, Mark has a child in the front row of his show and the boys run through a joke that doesn't work. See Mark on tour from January here…
- Julian Deane Returns · 40 minJulian Deane is back! We hear about his gig in Saudi, Mark says something stupid and some good old fashioned catching up. See Mark on tour here…
- Circuit Talk - You Can't Keep A Good Man Down · 35 minPoetry slam time! As promised Mark & Danny spit some verse in this week's edition of circuit talk. Plus all the gossip from our latest gigs. See mark on tour here…
- Bella Hull Returns · 51 minFizzy tits, previews together & Danny's photo shoots are just a few of the topics covered in this episode. You have to hear it to believe it. See Bella at the soho theatre…
- Circuit Talk - Danny's Two Left Feet · 33 minDanny brings us a joke he tried last week, Mark highlights some critical instagram comments and Danny reveals how he once abused himself with a Lemsip. See Mark on his UK &…
- Circuit Talk · 43 minBeing back on the circuit, parking tickets & scumbag heckler's are the talking points on today's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Laura Lexx Returns · 45 minLive at the Apollo's Laura Lexx returns to tell us three more routines she's not quite happy with and also gives us a sneak peek into her new podcast 'The Comedy Bureau' See…
- Fringe Talk: Aftermath · 36 minOne month since the fringe, what's been happening? See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Becky Umbers · 28 minNew Zealands Becky Umbers joins the boys to chat through jokes ideas about looking after strangers bags on the train, horses issues with uber and much more! See Mark on tour…
- Tom Houghton · 32 minLiving in the Tower of London, the most commonly used word and fox hunting are the topics of jokes Tom Houghton is workshopping with Mark and Danny in todays episode. See Tom on…
- Simon Harriyott · 42 minJoke heavy podcast with Simon Harriyott who's just finished his debut Edinburgh run. Go check out his show 'Autastic' for one night only at Angel Comedy on Sunday 28th September…
- Fringe Talk - The Finale · 28 minThe final episode of Fringe Talk 2025. Many questions are answered, How does Danny get on at the ISH Comedy Awards? What is the final podcast chart standing? What is Mark's joke…
- Fringe Talk - Day 20 (Ft. Luke Meredith) · 26 minToday we chat all things Free Fringe with Luke Meredith. Luke is in charge of the day to day running of the PBH Free Fringe and tells us how it works for the performers, the…
