Sinopsis
How do you make a joke funny?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.Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode
Episodios
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Fringe Talk - Day 18 (Front Of House Fynn & Evie)
20/08/2025 Duración: 24minOn today's episode we attempt to delve into the depths of what it's like doing front of house at the fringe but it's mostly Evie and Fynn hoping Mark and Danny get married. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 17 (Ft. Fab Goualin)
19/08/2025 Duración: 29minFringe newcomer Fab let's us know what it's like doing the full month of festival for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 16 (Ft. Phil Ellis)
18/08/2025 Duración: 33minHe's here! It's the new season of Taskmaster's Phil Ellis. It's a no holds barred episode, not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 15 (Ft. Dan Willis)
17/08/2025 Duración: 25minToday we learn about being on the Edinburgh Awards prize panel, the differences between Australia festivals and the Edinburgh fringe and lots more. Dan Willis joins to lift the lid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 14
16/08/2025 Duración: 23minDanny receives some good news, we hear a cracking listener fringe story and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 13 (Ft. Bennett Arron)
15/08/2025 Duración: 27minIdentity theft, the Free Fringe and all the usual favourites are on the menu on todays episode with guest Bennett Arron.See Bennett at the Liquid rooms at 16.15, Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45 every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 12
14/08/2025 Duración: 28minRollercoaster of an episode this one. Starts with some bad news and then Mark gets a surprise. Tune in for this no holds barred podcast about the ups and downs of the Edinburgh Festival | See Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms 1.45 every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 11 (Ft. Chortle Editor Steve Bennett)
13/08/2025 Duración: 30minChortle reviewer, Steve Bennett, joins the boys to give insight on a day in the life of a fringe reviewer | See Danny at midday Banshee Labyrinth & Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 10 (Ft. Jo Caulfield)
12/08/2025 Duración: 34minJo Caulfield joins the boys to chat about her 20 years at the fringe, being on the side of a bus and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 9 (Ft. Sophia Wren)
11/08/2025 Duración: 29minFringe newcomer, Sophie Wren joins the boys to chat about her first experience of doing a solo show at the festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 8 (Ft. Hils Jago)
10/08/2025 Duración: 36minFringe veteran, Hils Jago, has an eye for talent with comedy stars such as Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett & Sarah Millican all winning her Amused Moose Laugh Off competition. She chats to the boys here about here 40 years at the fringe.See Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 7
09/08/2025 Duración: 21minIs the festival getting to the boys yet? Tune in to find out. See Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 6
08/08/2025 Duración: 27minMark and Danny see a famous 90's celebrity, they have beef with producer Joel & loads more FRINGE TALK.See Danny at midday Banshee Labyrinth & Mark at 13.45 Liquid Rooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 5 (Ft. Ray O'Leary)
07/08/2025 Duración: 30minTaskmaster New Zealand star Ray O'Leary joins the boys to chat about what he hated about his first fringe and what he loves about this, his second fringe. See Ray at 18.05 at the Pleasance Courtyard, see Danny at midday at the Banshee Labyrinth & watch Mark at 13.45 Liquid Rooms.Mark is on tour from January with his new show 'Jest To Impress'. https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 4 (Ft. Elouise Eftos)
06/08/2025 Duración: 39min5x award winning Elouise Eftos joins the boys to talk about her first year at the fringe and what it's like being Australia's first attractive comedian.See Elouise at the Pleasance Courtyard (20.30), Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth (midday) and Mark at the Liquid Rooms (13.45)Mark is also on tour from January with a brand new show called Jest To Impress. Tickets here: www.marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 3 (Ft. Emmanuel Sonubi)
05/08/2025 Duración: 24min2x Edinburgh Award nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi, joins the boys to chat about his new show 'Life After Near Death', and we get all the latest fringe gossip.See Emmanuel at the Pleasance Courtyard (20.10), Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth (midday) and Mark at the Liquid Rooms (13.45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 2
04/08/2025 Duración: 30minIt's day 2 of the Edinburgh Fringe and the boys are already knackered. Recording this at 10.38pm they discuss how their shows went today, reveal the many ways performers try to grab attention at the festival and they read out some fan mail.See Mark at the Liquid Rooms (13.45) & see Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth (midday) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk - Day 1
03/08/2025 Duración: 22minThis spin off of the spin off will document what it's like to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe on a daily basis. Expect highs and lows in this warts and all series.Danny is performing at the Banshee labyrinth every day at midday and Mark is at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ian Smith
02/08/2025 Duración: 48minEdinburgh Award Nominee, Ian Smith, joins the podcast to chat through some jokes ideas. All three are at the Edinburgh festival (AUG 25) Go see their shows:Ian Smith - Monkey BarrellDanny Ward - Banshee LabyrinthMark Simmons - Liquid Rooms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gill Cordiner
25/07/2025 Duración: 42minCover your kids ears, it's Gill Cordiner. She's dangerous and has just set a Jokes Podcast swear record. Really fun episode as Gill takes us through some of her filthiest routines where she has sections that don't work as well as she'd like Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.