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Alex chats to actor and 'sort-of writer' Kath Hughes (‘Inside No. 9’, 'After Life' and 'Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared') about being in two sketch groups, winning a joke book, and air traffic control.
Kath also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 7th July 2025.
You can find more about Kath’s work at https://www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/kath-hughes
Insta: @kath_hughes
Find out more about Tarot at https://linktr.ee/tarotcomedy1
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Podomedy Podcast
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In the first in-person interview of this series, Alex chats to writer and performer Ed Jones (Radio 4’s ‘Crybabies Present…’, BBC’s ‘Not Going Out’, Channel 4’s ‘Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping’) about group laughter, group dynamics and group sleeping arrangements.
Ed also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 4th July 2025.
Listen to Crybabies Presents on BBC Sounds…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002gm52
Check out Ed’s character videos
Insta & TikTok: @edjonesuk
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naïve
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Podomedy Podcast
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Alex chats to writer and performer Rosalie Minnitt (BBC’s ‘How Are You? It’s Alan [Partridge] and 'Horrible Science') AKA Lady Clementine about having agency, assumptions, and anachronisms.
Rosalie also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 3rd July 2025.
You can find more of Rosalie’s work at… https://linktr.ee/rosalieminnitt
Insta: @rosalieminnitt
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naïve
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Podomedy Podcast
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Kicking off Series 5 in style as Alex chats to writer and performer John Kearns about the story behind ‘Ball & Boe', how his solo act has been perceived by audiences, and leaving everything to chance.
John also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 1st July 2025.
You can see John in ‘Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas’ at Birmingham Rep
https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/sherlock-holmes-and-the-12-days-of-christmas/
You can find more of John’s work here… https://www.johnkearnscomedy.co.uk/
Book tickets for his brand new 2026 tour ‘Tilting at Windmills’
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch
Music by Naïve
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Podomedy Podcast
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Alex chats to actor and writer Rufus Jones (Disney+’s ‘Rivals’, Channel 4’s ‘Home’, ‘Stan and Ollie’) about Rutshire Couples, Dutch Elms, Cambridge Pantos, and Flying Circuses.
Rufus also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 17th March 2025.
Find out more of Rufus’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/rufus_jones/
Watch ‘Rivals’ on Disney+
Insta: @rufusjones1
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky
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Alex chats to writer David Quantick (‘The Day Today’, ‘Brass Eye’ and Radio 4’s ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen’) about jobs, junkies and Jam.
David also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 25th February 2025.
Listen to The Old Fools wherever you get your podcasts.
Insta: @davidquantick / Bsky: @quantick.bsky.social
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats to actor, writer and podcaster Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Radio 4’s ‘John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme’ and ‘The Penny Dreadfuls Presents…’, BBC’s ‘Miranda’) about Victorian oddities, dress fires, and wrapping rooms.
Margaret also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 24th February 2025.
Listen to Crushed wherever you get your podcasts
Insta: @crushedbymcs
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Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats to writer, performer and impressionist, Jess Robinson (Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’, Radio 4’s ‘Dead Ringers’) about voices little and mighty, returning to the Fringe after 4 years, and sneaking her Natalie Cassidy impression into almost every project.
Jess also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 17th February 2025.
You can find more of Jess’s work at https://www.jessrobinson.co.uk/
Get tickets to ‘Your Song’ July Previews https://sohotheatre.com/events/jess-robinson-your-song/
Insta: @jessrobinsonofficial
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats to actor and writer Fergus Craig (BBC’s ‘Martin Fishback’, Dave’s ‘Hoff The Record’) about acting tips, performing sketch comedy in Africa, and not walking from London to New Zealand.
Fergus also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 17th January 2025.
Watch Fergus’s videos on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ferguscraig23 which includes ‘Walking From London To New Zealand’ and the ‘Martin Fishback’ Pilot.
Pre-Order 'Everybody in the Retirement Home Knows I'm a Murderer' from Waterstones
https://www.waterstones.com/book/everyone-in-my-retirement-home-thinks-i-killed-someone/fergus-craig/9781408734629
Insta: @drferguscraig
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Let’s pop the champagne! In this 50th Episode Spectacular, Alex chats to the writer/performer/rapper Rob Broderick AKA Abandoman about hip hop shows, putting trust in audiences, making up stories every day, and ‘Apology Nuggets’.
Rob also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 4th December 2024.
You can find more of Abandoman’s work at www.abandoman.com
Insta: @abandoman
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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EPISODE 49 – NIM ODEDRA
Alex chats to actor and presenter Nim Odedra (SKY’s ‘The Makery’ & ‘SO Beano’, Audible’s ‘Green Wing: Resuscitated’) about crafting art, cutting hair, and creating a career from lies.
Nim also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 27th November 2024.
Note: A section of this episode had to be re-recorded because we lost the original footage so please excuse a sudden room-tone change.
You can find more of Nim’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/nimisha_odedra/
And on her socials @nimisha.odedra
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats in person to the multi faceted Greg Haiste (Fawlty Towers: The Play, BBC’s ‘Ghosts’ and ‘EastEnders’) about Basil Fawlty, Liam Gallagher and Guy Fawkes.
Greg also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 30th August 2024.
You can find more of Greg’s work here… https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/greg_haiste/
All socials: @greghaiste
Watch Haiste & Lawrence sketches (including Ken Loach's 'Star Wars') here… https://www.youtube.com/@HaisteandLawrence
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats to writer and performer Alice Etches (‘Nevermind The Buzzcocks’, BBC Radio 4's 'The News Quiz', ITV's 'Celebrity Juice') about pitching ideas, pigeon diets, and procrastination.
Alice also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 27th August 2024.
You can find more of Alice’s work on her socials @aliceetches
Listen to Positive Soup! wherever you get your podcasts
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats in person to writer, performer and clown, Christian Brighty (BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty’) about playing with period drama, living in an old people’s home, and finding love via the Chilcott Report.
Christian also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 19th August 2024.
You can find more of Christian’s work on all socials: @brightybuoy
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats to actor and writer Kerry Howard (BBC’s ‘Him & Her’ & ‘Witless’) about playing stupid characters, being a ‘writer whore’, and keeping the hope alive.
Kerry also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 22nd July 2024.
You can find more of Kerry’s work here…
Insta: @TheKerryHoward
Both ‘Him & Her’ and ‘Witless’ are available to watch on iPlayer.
Listen to Kerry in ‘Ramon Fear’s Terror Tapes: Five Lashes of the Cane’ at ramonfear.com
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats to writer and performer Lorna Rose Treen (BBC Radio 4’s ‘Time of the Week’) about producing ‘Women’s Hour’, clowning, selling out her first Edinburgh Fringe run in 3 days, and how her video about ‘Space Raiders’ is still enraging the internet.
Lorna also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 16th July 2024.
You can find more of Lorna’s work at… https://www.lornarosetreen.co.uk/
Insta: @instalorns
Listen to ‘Time Of The Week’ on BBC Sounds.
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naïve
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex borrows the recording equipment of and chats to writer and presenter Gareth Gwynn (BBC’s ‘Tourist Trap’, Radio 4’s ‘Champions of Pantheon’, ‘Ankle Tag’, ‘The Now Show’) about unfinished projects, making a show about Rik Mayall, Radio Wales, and the 2nd hand bookshops of Hay-On-Wye.
Gareth also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 20th June 2024.
You can find more of Gareth’s work at… https://www.garethgwynn.com/cv/
Tw: @garethgwynn / Insta: @garethgwynn / Bluesky: @garethgwynn.bsky.social
‘Rik Mayal: Panglobal Phenomenon’ and ‘Isn’t Finished’ are both available on BBC Sounds.
Listen to ‘I’m So Not Over It’ here… https://shows.acast.com/the-xennial-dome
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naïve
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats to actor and comedian Rosie Holt (‘The Russell Howard Hour’, host of ‘Non-Censored’) about snap elections, ukeleles, and being briefly cancelled.
Rosie also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 11th June 2024.
You can find more of Rosie’s work at… https://www.rosieholt.co.uk/
T: @RosieisaHolt / I: @rosieisaholt
Rosie’s Book ‘Why We Were Right’ is available now… https://www.waterstones.com/book/why-we-were-right/rosie-holt/9781529924558
Listen to ‘Non-Censored’ here… https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/noncensored/id1627769057
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats to writer and performer Jon Pointing (C4’s ‘Big Boys’, ITV2’s ‘Plebs’) about first Fringe shows, filming in Bulgaria, and flammable corners.
Jon also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 8th May 2024.
You can find more of Jon’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/jon_pointing/
Tw: @JonPointing / Insta: @jonpointing
Watch ‘Big Boys’ on All4.
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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Alex chats to comedian and writer Rachel Fairburn (BBC’s ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Comedy Central Live’, co-host of ‘All Killa No Filla’) about venturing into character comedy, intergenerational friendships, and trains.
Rachel also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 8th July 2024.
You can find more of Rachel’s work at… https://rachelfairburn.com/
Tw: @RachelFairburn / Insta: @rachelfairburn
Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)
Music by Naive
Artwork by Tom Crowley
A Future Ghost Podcast
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