Jokes with Mark Simmons

Jokes with Mark Simmons

By Great Lines

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

Tour Talk - Danny Gets Hacked

An eventful Tour Talk episode including comedians misbehaving, a Q&A and Danny gets hacked live on the podcast!See the boys at a future live show, join Mark's mailing list @ www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/11/2443m 51s

Jeff Dunham

American ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, joins Mark to chat about putting a show together, the characters he created over the years that didn't quite work and his unusual method of trying out new material. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/11/2442m 35s

Hannah Campbell

Recorded at the New Zealand comedy festival, Hanah Campbell chat to Mark about 4 routines she can't quite get to work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/11/2431m 38s

Tour Talk - First Time Tour Support

Live from The Forge Comedy Club in Brighton, Stuart Foreman chats to Mark & Danny just before doing his first tour support spot. They chat about how he's feeling, expectation and how it was directly after his set. He also tells us three jokes he's working on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30/10/2439m 31s

Ting Lim

Ting Lim joins Mark to chat through 3 jokes she liked but couldn't get to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/10/2429m 42s

Adam Flood

Mark chats to Adam Flood during the Melbourne Comedy Festival. We hear about an observational disaster & three jokes he can't get to work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/10/2431m 33s

Dan Tiernan

Dan Tiernan joins us with three of his jokes that he dropped from his show and we discuss why! Great chatting jokes with this award winning comedian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/10/2431m 48s

Tour Talk - Joke Of The Fringe

Funniest Joke Of The Fringe behind the scene's gossip & Danny's rodeo trip. It's a jam packed electric episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/10/2453m 45s

Tour Talk - Danny's LA meetings

New season premier episode, Danny is back from LA and fills us in on all things Jay Leno, Vegas, Joe Rogan and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/09/2442m 54s

James Wallace

One-liner comedian James Wallace joins Mark for a joke heavy episode where they deep dive into four of his gags that don't quite work... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/09/2431m 8s

Luke Benson

Luke Benson joins Mark to discuss 3 routines that he can't quite get to work. That sprinkled with some basketball puns, what more could you want Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/09/2434m 9s

Olivia Lee

Chaotic fun episode with Olivia Lee and I quote "I feel like I'm on acid". We work through three joke ideas that she can't quite get to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/08/2439m 51s

Jason John Whitehead

Great episode where we deep dive into three bits Jason is working on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/08/2434m 6s

Alex Kealy

Just 6 days away from the Edinburgh Festival, Alex Kealy come into the jokes studio to chat about a couple of bits he can't get to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/08/2429m 51s

Tom Elwes

Tom Elwes brings us there jokes he can't get to work and we put our heads together to see if we can fix them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/08/2431m 39s

Olaf Falafel

This week Olaf Falafel talks us through some of the silliest jokes we've ever had on the podcast. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/07/2436m 11s

Tour Talk - Custard Cream Heist

There's a lot of tour chat to catch up on this week. Mark vents, Danny's had his feelings hurt and much much much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/07/2430m 34s

Ollie Horn

Ollie Horn enters the Jokes Podcast studio to discuss his new Edinburgh show, doing comedy in Japan & of course jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/07/2432m 33s

Chelsea Birkby

Chelsea Birkby joins the boys to chat about joke topics including the Kardashians, the cheeky girls, apples and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/06/2436m 49s

Tour Talk - Back at it

The boys are back on the tour and we hear all the gossip from Bath, Hemel, Salford & Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/06/2432m 49s

Bella Hull

Bella Hull joins the boys to talk about her new Edinburgh show and some new joke ideas about winking and littering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/06/2431m 31s

Tour Talk - Bad Gig & Jazzminton

Mark and Danny discuss a terrible gig, Danny gets scammed and Mark tells a new joke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/06/2427m 19s

Michael Odewale

This week Michael Odewale tells us about his Live At The Apollo experience and three routines he's working on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/05/2436m 3s

Daniel Connell

Great joke chat this week with Australian comedian Daniel Connell. We go deep into three of his jokes that don't work consistently enough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/05/2439m 30s

Tour Talk - Brisbane & New Zealand

Mark & Danny catch each other up about what's been happening at gigs across opposite sides of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/05/2431m 22s

Ryan Cullen

Ryan Cullen specialises in dark one-liners. Let's see what jokes he can't get to work in his act. Recored at the Adelaide Fringe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/04/2428m 24s

Tour Talk - New jokes, spiders & arm wrestling

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22/04/2433m 22s

Don Biswas

Don Biswas joins the boys to chat about his Edinburgh debut, politics and jokes that he can't get to work #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/04/2433m 1s

James Redmond

James Redmond joins us to chat about his transition from acting to stand-up, new material about being a father and at least 3 clangs! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/04/2432m 59s

Tour Talk - Melbourne Comedy Festival

Mark & Danny catch up after over a month apart. We hear how Mark is getting on in Australia and if his three new movie jokes landed #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/04/2428m 19s

Dave Ward

Dave Ward joins the boys to chat about running a new material gig, shows insight into his unusual note keeping technique and they analyse 3 of his routines that never worked. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/03/2429m 14s

Alexandra Haddow

Brilliant fun this week. Alexandra Haddow chats to the boys about an edgy routine, being an adult and jokes that she can't get to work #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/03/2431m 49s

Imran Yusuf

This week Imran Yusuf chats to the boys about similarities between comedy and the gaming industry, the origins of his dinosaur bit & of course, jokes that he couldn't get to work #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/03/2438m 41s

Sooz Kempner

Sooz Kempner joins Mark & Danny to chat about writing niche stand-up shows, jokes she can't get to work and we get a very racy last ten minutes of the podcast. No spoilers here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/03/2428m 42s

Chris Martin Returns

Chris Marting has a special out and tells us all about it as well as some new jokes he's working on #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/02/2429m 50s

Sikisa

Live At The Apollo's Sikisa joins the boys this week to chat about jokes that's she couldn't get to work, changes to material when performing on TV & lot's more #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/02/2428m 22s

Tour Talk - Mr Dojangles

In this episode we find out about Mark's taekwondo class, Danny's heckler and what did happen at the Eddie Izzard show. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/02/2424m 20s

Sam See

Jet setting Sam See joins the boys for this lively episode. We talk closeted christian orgies, chewing gum in Singapore and loads more jokes chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/01/2428m 47s

Tour Talk - Danny's First Set

The boys travel back 27 years to the first time Danny did stand up at his secondary school, then jump forward a year to doing stand up on student radio and then another 10 years to his official debut in 2008. Lot's of great joke chat here #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/01/2424m 47s

Jack Skipper

Internet sensation Jack Skipper join the boys to chat through some new joke ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/01/2428m 48s

Comic's Comic Award 2023 Winners Revealed

In this episode we find out who won the 2023 Comic's Comic Awards. Categories include Best Act, Best MC, Best Independent Promoter & Outstanding Contribution To UK Comedy. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/01/2427m 53s

Joe Bor Returns

Joe Bor is here to discuss accidentally running into the LA marathon, trying to find Nicolas Cage & lot's and lot's of joke chat. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/01/2438m 48s

Tour Talk - Lost In New York

Join Mark & Danny as they chat about acclimatising to christmas gigs after the tour, shows in New York and of course, jokes! Special appearace from Joe Bor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/12/2324m 21s

Tom Toal Returns

Tom Toal joins Mark & Danny to chat joke ideas, jokes that don't work and we also hear a joke in action that we fixed during the podcast #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/12/2337m 2s

Sarah Roberts

Sarah Roberts joins the boys this week to chat about writing her first hour, gags that used to work but now don't and of course, jokes #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/12/2340m 17s

Ben Van Der Velde

Ben Van Der Velde brings three jokes he can't get to work and he, Mark & Danny attempt to save them. They also chat about techniques of improv and how to remember names #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/12/2334m 56s

Nick Helm 3

Nick Helm's third time on the podcast and great fun was had by all. We chat about his feud with Robbie Williams, how he prepares for tour (Nick not Robbie) and of course, jokes #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/11/2339m 32s

Tour Talk - Mark Goes Nuclear

This week the boys and in Plymouth chatting all things tour, military gigs & lot's of joke chat #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/11/2329m 22s

Finlay Christie

Finlay Christie joins the boys to chat about gigging in Belgium, the word "straight" and lot's of great joke chat #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14/11/2339m 46s

Katie Green

Katie Green joins the boys to chat about gigging in America, fish and chips, Ratatouille & of course, jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/11/2335m 28s

Tour Talk - Portion of peas

Mark & Danny work through a shopping joke idea, we hear all the antics from this week's tour shows and there is more Jason Donovan than any expected #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31/10/2335m 18s

Michael Fenton Stevens

Michael Fenton Stevens joins Mark this week to chat about writing for panto, the early comedy scene and out of date joke references. Enjoy #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/10/2344m 45s

Tour Talk - We're back!

They are back and raring to go. Danny and Mark talk about public speaking when under pressure, corporate gigs & jokes in every day life #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/10/2333m 41s

Edinburgh Fringe Round Up

The Edinburgh Fringe is done so let's hear how it went. Mark & Danny chat about winning the Victoria Wood Award on behalf of Gareth, audience members falling asleep, playing to babies and dogs, and much much more #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31/08/2329m 17s

Abi Clarke

Abi Clarke joins Mark and Danny to discuss comedic persona, missing photos and of course, jokes #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/08/2341m 45s

Edinburgh Talk - Matt Bragg

Matt Bragg joins Mark & Danny in their Edinburgh flat to discuss all things comedy, what to expect at the fringe and who's going to be performing at the Gareth Richards tribute show #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/08/2334m 42s

Nathan Caton

Nathan joins Mark & Danny this week to chat about everything weddings and what can go wrong at them. Lot's of material chat here. It's a fun one #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/07/2332m 9s

Ali Woods

Ali Woods joins Mark & Danny to chat about comedy watches, hair cuts and of course, jokes #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/07/2331m 18s

Markus Birdman Returns

Britain's Got Talent, annoying audience members and of course, jokes are the topic of this brilliant episode with Markus Birdman #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/07/2338m 36s

Tour Talk - Backstage at the Leicester Square Theatre

On this Tour Talk episode we chat about comedy competitions, pre gig rituals and of course, jokes #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/07/2326m 6s

Fiona Ridgewell Returns

Back by popular demand, Fiona returns to let us know how her fringe prep is going, we chat through one of her routines and have a good old fashioned laugh #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/06/2335m 27s

Tour Talk - Backstage In Birmingham

Mark & Danny are backstage in Birmingham at the Glee club chatting about more tour antics, frozen yogurt and of course, jokes #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/06/2332m 45s

Tour Talk - Cornwall vs Devon

On this week's Tour Talk we discover how the Cornwall/Devon rivalry can affect a show, chat about Danny's tour mishaps and of course, jokes #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/06/2330m 51s

Tom Stade Returns

Filming comedy specials, risqué subject matter and of course jokes are some of the topics covered on this week's episode when Mark chatted to Tom Stade in Melbourne #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/06/2341m 0s

Tour Talk - You Don't Play With Daniel J

On this Tour Talk episode we chat about Danny's antics of the Quip Off The Mark tour, show previews and of course, jokes #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/06/2330m 42s

Best Bits: Glenn Moore

In this episode Mark has selective the best bits from the Glenn Moore episode. Enjoy #awooga  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/06/2319m 35s

Jojo Sutherland

Great episode this week. Mark & Danny discuss whether cauliflower cheese in welcome on a roast dinner before Mark chats to Jojo in Melbourne about tweaking her set, importance of truth in her material and of course, jokes #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/05/2336m 58s

Eleanor Tiernan

Another brilliant guest this week with Eleanor Tiernan. We chat about doing true stories on stage, doing a joke in a different voice and od course, jokes. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/05/2326m 23s

Tour Talk - Egg Jalfrezi

Join Mark & Danny for a catch up, hear about mad heckling, Travelodge sex tape, an egg jalfrezi & of course, jokes. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/05/2325m 12s

Carey Marx

On this week's episode Mark and Danny catch up after Mark's return from Australia. Then we hear a very joke heavy conversation Mark had with Carey Marx whilst down under. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/05/2352m 3s

A Celebration Of Gareth Richards

Join us to remember the life, comedy and music of our friend Gareth Richards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/05/2347m 53s

Luke Heggie

This week Mark chats to Australian comedian Luke Huggie whilst at the Melbourne comedy festival. They chat topics that are too triggering, comedy specials and of course, jokes. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/05/2331m 32s

Stuart Foreman Returns

Stuart has returned to stand up and we talk through 3 jokes that he can't get to work. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/04/2339m 19s

Mark In Brisbane

In this episode Mark catches Danny up on all things Brisbane, they discuss names of companies, toilet incidents and of course, jokes. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/04/2328m 24s

Jonny Awsum Returns

In this episode Mark and Danny have a brief Australia catch up and then Mark Chats to Jonny Awsum about musical comedy, the effect a melody has on a bit working and of course, jokes #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/03/2346m 33s

Mark's in Australia

In this episode Mark and Danny catch up on how gigs are going in Adelaide, what changes Mark has made to his his set and of course, jokes. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/03/2338m 23s

Jeff Innocent

On this week's episode Jeff Innocent joins Mark and Danny to discuss pickles he's found himself in at gigs, his first material and of course, jokes. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/03/2335m 48s

Michelle Shaughnessy

On this week's episode Michelle joins Mark & Danny to chat about her therapist ghosting her, shopping and of course, jokes! #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/02/2333m 0s

Mark In Singapore

Join us this week where we get a catch up from Mark in Singapore featuring Mark's travel flat mate and former podcast guest Markus Birdman. We chat changing our sets for an international crowd, bum touching and of course, jokes. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/02/2327m 41s

Ross McGrane

Ross McGrane joins Mark & Danny this week to chat about becoming a dad, working in a call centre and of course, jokes. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/02/2333m 43s

Peter Rethinasamy

Peter Rethinasamy joins Mark & Danny this week to chat about James Bond, being allowed down the pub and of course, jokes. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/02/2333m 29s

Laura Smyth

Laura Smyth joins Mark & Danny this week to chat about Live at the apollo, first sets and of course, jokes. Enjoy. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30/01/2332m 38s

Tadiwa Mahlunge

This week Mark and Danny are joined by Tadiwa Mahlunge. They chat about embarrassing school stories, naughty bedroom instruments and of course, jokes. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/01/2324m 51s

Mark's Birthday

In this episode we celebrate Mark's birthday by chatting through birthday related jokes, Danny and Mark share an experience and we hear all about the UK Comics' Comic awards. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/01/2325m 7s

Joe Jacobs Returns

Cracking episode this week despite Joe trying to make us cut everything he said. Loads of great joke chat. Enjoy. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/01/2327m 54s

Happy New Year from Mark & Danny

A happy new year episode this week as Mark and Danny reflect a little on 2022, Danny receives a gift from Mark, one bad gig recollection and of course, good old fashioned joke chat. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/01/2329m 34s

Vittorio Angelone

Vittorio Angelone joins Mark and Danny in the studio to discuss being nominated in Edinburgh, writing his second show and of course, jokes that he can't get to work. #awoogaCheck out his insta here https://www.instagram.com/vittorioangelone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/12/2243m 24s

Dan Fardell

Heavy on the joke chat this week, just how we like it #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/11/2251m 45s

Mark's Best Man Speech

It's the second part of the wedding speech podcasts, this time focussing on Mark's Barbados best man speech. There's even a few clips from the actual speech. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/11/2240m 49s

Cake's in tears

This is part one of the wedding speech themed Jokes Podcast, featuring Mark's friend Tom Packman. Tom is preparing a speech for his Dad's wedding and runs it past Mark. Tune in next week to hear all about Mark's Barbados best man speech. #awooga  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/11/2259m 46s

Erich McElroy

Mark and Erich dig deep into some of Erich's material and we also get a tour update from Mark & Danny #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/10/2255m 22s

Thanyia Moore Returns

Some great joke chat with Thanyia from the Glee club Cardiff along with a tour catch up with Mark and Danny. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/10/221h 1m

Producer Joel Returns

It's the long awaited return of producer Joel. How will this sit with Danny? We will find out. Have Mark and Joel fallen out???? Will there be joke chat? YES!#AWOOGA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/10/2239m 9s

Rebirth with Mark & Danny

Ward's hoard returns alongside some lovely joke chat #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/09/2239m 13s

Robin Morgan

In this episode we talk about Robin's organised notepads, castles and of course, jokes that he couldn't get to work. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/09/221h 1m

Edinburgh aftermath with Mark & Danny

This time Danny has made some notes from Mark's show which they discuss following some essential Wilkinsons shop and shower gel chat. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/09/2237m 31s

Edinburgh final update with Mark & Danny

Final Edinburgh 22 update. We chat about the joke of the fringe award, joke ideas and lot's more #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/08/2245m 52s

Edinburgh update with Mark & Danny

Let's see how Mark & Danny are getting on at the Edinburgh comedy festival. They talk journeys, updating their shows and what they have dropped. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/08/2233m 45s

Adele Cliff Returns

Adele returns in fine form as we prepare for our Edinburgh previews. We talk knives,Pavlov's dog and lot's more joke chat. Enjoy. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/08/2243m 30s

Karen Bayley

Great joke chat with Karen, we chat about being called a Karen, flashers and much more. Come see Mark doing stand up on tour, ticket info here: http://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/#awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/07/2244m 36s

Miles Jupp

Miles Jupp joins part to discuss having buckets thrown at him, jokes that didn't suit him and lot's more. #awoogaCome see mark on tour http://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/06/2259m 15s

Andrew White

This is Andrew White. Lots of great joke chat including football chants, conversion therapy and labelling yourself. #awoogaSee mark on tour. Ticket info here: www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/06/2240m 8s

Paul F Taylor Returns

So great to have Paul back on the show, great insight and great joke chat. Enjoy. #awoogaCome see Mark on tour www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/06/2248m 40s

Joey Page Returns

Joey Page is back and he's working on his 20. Let's see where he's at. Some Cracking joke chat here. Enjoy. #awoogaCome see Mark on tour: www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/05/2249m 1s

Windsor featuring Russell Hicks

Double trouble this week as Mark is joined by not only 25 year comedy circuit veteran, Windsor but also friend of the podcast Russell Hicks drops in. Enjoy #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/05/2247m 11s

Mike Cox

Mike Cox joins Mark this week talking all things working in the police and of course loads of joke chat. Enjoy. #awoogaCome see Mark on tour: http://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/05/2243m 33s

Steve Gribbin

Steve Gribbin is this week's guest. Some great joke chat and more. #awooga Come see Mark on tour: tickets Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss and episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/05/2233m 10s

Sean Collins

Sean Collins! We are back and Sean Collins is with us!Follow Kai on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/04/2236m 34s

Andy Askins

Andy Askins is in the building (on Zoom)! Follow Andy on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/03/2231m 11s

Fiona Ridgewell

Fiona Ridgewell! Lots of very good technical chat for you joke-heads.Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/02/2249m 7s

Alistair Barrie

Alistair Barrie! The amazing Alistair Barrie is here!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/02/2242m 25s

Dan Evans returns

Dan Evans! He's back and are we glad to see himFollow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/01/2251m 20s

Ian Stone

Ian Stone! My BT Sport compadre and superb comedian Ian Stone is here!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/01/2238m 13s

Jessica Fostekew

Jessica Fostekew! The good guests keep on coming in 2022 with the wonderful Jessica Fostekew!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/01/2245m 14s

Esther Manito

Esther Manito! It's our first show of 2022 and who better to spend it with then EstherFollow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/01/2246m 34s

Seann Walsh Christmas Special 2021!

In what is now a Christmas tradition, Seann Walsh joins once again!Follow Seann on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/12/2146m 48s

Shaparak Khorsandi

We are back! And what a guest to return with, it's the amazing Shaparak Khorsandi!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/12/2148m 44s

361 jokes 5 at a time (returns)

Your ol' pals Mark and Joel check in during the mid-season breakFollow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/10/2126m 30s

AN ANNOUNCEMENT

Strap in for AN ANNOUNCEMENT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/09/214m 19s

Michael Fabbri

Michael Fabbri! The excellent Michael Fabbri joins us!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/09/2135m 23s

Colin Cloud

Colin Cloud! “The real life Sherlock Holmes” joins us this week and we discover the close ties between comedy and illusion.Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/09/2145m 35s

Danny Ward returns (again)!

Danny Ward! We never tire of some Danny Ward action over here at Jokes HQFollow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/09/2153m 2s

361 jokes 5 at a time

Hello listener! It's a special bonus episode of our regular Patreon show 361 Jokes 5 at a time I tell producer Joel 5 jokes that I can't get to work and ask probing questions on each oneIf you enjoy it there's plenty to catch up on over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jokeswithmark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/08/2138m 52s

Stuart Mitchell

Stuart Mitchell! The fantastic Stuart Mitchell is here!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/08/2145m 50s

Ian Moore

Ian Moore! The superb Ian Moore is here, buy his book HEREFollow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/08/2153m 7s

Jarlath Regan

Jarlath Regan! The wonderfully funny Jarleth Regan is here PLUS we solve (ish) a listener's joke conundrum.Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/08/211h 10m

Carl Donnelly returns

Carl Donnelly! His second time on the show, earning him the much coveted Friend Of The Show statusFollow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/07/2148m 50s

Paul Savage

Paul Savage! It's a joke heavy episode (your favourite, listener)Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/07/2152m 17s

Liz Miele

Liz Miele! The incredibly talented Liz Miele is here!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/07/2149m 49s

George Lewis

George Lewis! This is just a classic episode of Jokes, this is what you're here for.Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/07/2147m 42s

Josh Berry

Josh Berry! Comedian! Writer! Impressionist!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/06/2147m 35s

Eric Rushton

Eric Rushton! Erics here for another stellar Jokes episode!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/06/2133m 54s

Garrett Millerick

Garret Millerick! Comedian and podcaster Garrett Millerick joins usFollow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/06/2144m 37s

Freddy Quinne

Freddy Quinne! Comedian and Tik Tok superstar Freddy Quinne is here!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/06/2153m 50s

William Stone

William Stone! This one is packed to the rafters with joke chatFollow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/05/2147m 17s

Darren Walsh

Darren Walsh! Strap in, it's a joke heavy episode.Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/05/2141m 20s

Andrew O'Neill

Andrew O'Neill! Anarchist comedy-wizard!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/05/2154m 8s

Morgan Rees

Morgan Rees! You know what time it is, another brilliant comedian telling us jokes they couldn't get to work!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/05/2140m 59s

361 Jokes, 5 at a time

Here's a little taster of whats available on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/05/2127m 48s

Cally Beaton

Cally Beaton! It's excellent comedian and Mark's comedy mum Cally Beaton!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/04/2152m 52s

Bobby Mair

Bobby Mair! It's television's and Canadian Mark lookalike Bobby Mair!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/04/2158m 5s

Luke Toulson

Luke Toulson! A man who likes talking about jokes.Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/04/2142m 24s

Jenny Collier

Jenny Collier! The excellent comedian Jenny Collier is here with a list of things her mum has said.Follow Jenny on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/04/2152m 5s

Josh Pugh

Josh Pugh! A lovely chat with friend of the show Mr Josh Pugh!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/04/2152m 45s

Tom Lucy

Tom Lucy! Returning hero and friend of the podcast Tom Lucy is here!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/03/2153m 48s

Andrew Bird

Mr Andrew Bird is here!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/03/211h 2m

Andrew Ryan

Andrew Ryan! Comedian! Golfer!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/03/2152m 26s

Carl Hutchinson

Great Geordie and even better comic Carl Hutchinson!Follow Carl on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/03/2146m 35s

Jarred Christmas

Jarred Christmas! Kiwi Komic and kind man Jarred Christmas is on the pod!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/02/211h 8m

Matt Reed

Matt Reed! Bearded comedian and fellow podcaster!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/02/2147m 15s

Ben Norris

He's here! Legend of the game Mr Ben Norris!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/02/2158m 16s

El Baldiniho

El Baldiniho! Comedian! Magician! Friend of the show!Follow El on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/02/2147m 58s

Matt Rees

Matt Rees! Exceptional Welsh comedian Matt Rees is here!Follow Matt on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/01/2147m 22s

Martin Mor

Martin Mor! Comedian! Nice guy! Martial Arts enthusiastFollow Martin on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/01/211h 1m

Simon Lomas

Simon Lomas! A proper joke heavy episode of this podcast, which lets face it, is why you're here.Follow Simon on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14/01/2148m 43s

Brennan Reece

Brennan Reece! That's him! From Live At The Apollo, superb comedian Brennan Reece!Follow Brennan on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/01/2150m 35s

Seann Walsh Christmas Special!

Seann Walsh! He's here for the big Christmas special and shares some righteous fury about Easter eggs.Follow Seann on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/12/2051m 59s

Robert White

Robert White! Comedian! Britain's Got Talent runner-up! Great guy!Follow Robert on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/12/2045m 49s

Ken Cheng

Ken Cheng! Comedian AND professional poker player Ken Cheng is here!Follow Ken on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/12/2045m 29s

Eshaan Akbar

Eshaan Akbar! A lovely chat with superb comic Eeshan.Follow Eshaan on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/12/2040m 43s

Milo McCabe

Milo McCabe! Here he is! Tv presenter, actor and comedian Milo McCabe!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/11/2042m 40s

Chris Turner

Chris Turner! Brilliant rapper and joke writer Chris Turner joins us from Colorado!Follow Chris on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/11/2051m 11s

Julian Deane

Julian Deane! Returning hero and very funny man Julian Deane is here!Follow Julian on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/11/2047m 35s

Chris Washington

Chris Washington! Brilliant comic Chris Washington is here talking Deliveroo and Dysons.Follow Chris on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/11/2043m 49s

Jim Campbell

Jim Campbell! Comedian, podcaster and one of the world's great men Jim Campbell is here!Follow Jim on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/10/2047m 12s

Elliott Steel

Elliott Steel! Full of great joke chat and an extended tale of near-violence directed towards a ticket inspector.Follow Elliott on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/10/2034m 54s

Phil Jerrod

Phil Jerrod! We talk about being mugged for ages!Follow Phil on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/10/2044m 1s

Alice Marshall

Alice Marshall! It's all about character comedy!Follow Alice on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/10/2051m 20s

Colin Leggo

Colin Leggo! The UK pun champion is here!Follow Colin on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/10/2042m 8s

Noel James

Noel James! One of the finest Welsh comedians there is talking to us about Welsh wordplay and Grimaldi the clown.Follow Noel on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/09/2042m 45s

Adele Cliff

Adele Cliff! It's jokes jokes jokes as we welcome another one-liner specialistFollow Adele on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/09/2044m 37s

Mick Ferry

Mick Ferry! We go again with another Funz and Gamez alumn the superb Mick Ferry!Follow Mick on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/09/2046m 8s

Phil Ellis

Phil Ellis! The wonderful Phil Ellis is here, we're mostly chatting about scripted radio comedy here and it's all GOLD.Follow Phil on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/08/2037m 29s

Will Duggan

Will Duggan! The incomparable Will Duggan is here! We talk about his penis for most of the podcast!Follow Will on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/08/2033m 24s

Aaron Simmonds

Aaron Simmonds! Please find a place to shelter from this heat and listen to the wonderful Aaron Simmonds talk about shaving his penis.Follow Aaron on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/08/2041m 30s

Aurie Styla

Aurie Styla! YES! Featuring a brilliant piece of material NEVER performed anywhere before.Follow Aurie on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/08/2045m 0s

Ross Smith

Ross Smith! The excellent Ross Smith is here with jokes and an admiration for serial killers.Follow Ross on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30/07/2039m 1s

Jo Caulfield returns

Jo Caulfield is back! Loads of thoroughly good joke chat in this one.Follow Jo on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/07/2043m 7s

Sarah Millican pt 2

Even more Sarah Millican! Featuring big noses and even bigger hands.Follow Sarah on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/07/2040m 8s

Sarah Millican pt 1

It's the big one! The amazing Sarah Millican is here to talk all about jokes that don't work, how to try them out and when it's time to lose them.Follow Sarah on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/07/2044m 31s

Stephen Grant

Stephen Grant! Here we go, a bumper episode with excellent man Stephen Grant!Follow Stephen on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/07/2054m 47s

*BONUS* John Hastings

BONUS EPISODE! You delivered the 5 star reviews so we're delivering you the bonus content with the superb John Hastings!Follow John on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/07/2041m 8s

Chris Martin

Chris Martin! All the way from Los Angeles it is the very excellent Chris Martin!Follow Chris on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/06/2054m 39s

Matt Green

Matt Green! The wonderful Mr Matt Green is here! Follow Matt on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/06/2035m 30s

Charlie Baker

Charlie Baker! The brilliant Mr Baker is here!Follow Charlie on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/06/2044m 57s

Dane Baptiste returns

Dane Baptiste! Dane is BACK and are we happy to see himYes article: https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2017/09/08/my-white-friend-asked-me-on-facebook-to-explain-white-privilege-i-decided-to-be-honest/ Links to donate:gofundme.com/f/ukblm-fundgofundme.com/f/rip-belly-mujingaweb.stonewall.org.uk/public/donate/donate.aspx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/06/2044m 0s

Kelly Convey

Kelly Convey! The excellent Kelly Convey is here to talk about how lockdown hasn't be too bad so far..Follow Kelly on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/06/2033m 30s

Michael Akadiri

Michael Akadiri! A comedian and a doctor! This man does it all.Follow Michael on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/05/2031m 58s

Susie McCabe

Susie McCabe! The wonderful Susie McCabe is here! We're talking a cancelled Edinburgh and how a drunk audience will never truly invest in your characterFollow Susie on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/05/2034m 36s

Joe Wells

Joe Wells! A huge AWOOGA to the wonderful Mr Joe WellsFollow Joe on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/05/2042m 57s

Russell Hicks

Russell Hicks! Spend half an hour with me and the best improviser in the game,Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/05/2032m 27s

Nick Helm returns

Nick Helm! He's back! Armed with a truly amazing story about Robbie WilliamsPatreon special hereFollow Nick on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14/05/2053m 41s

Kai Humphries

Kai Humphries! Fantastic comedian and one of the nicest men in all of comedy stops by for half an hour or so.Follow Kai on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/05/2034m 56s

Markus Birdman

Markus Birdman! Another lovely lockdown joke-fest for ya.Follow Markus on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/05/2038m 45s

Peter Brush

Peter Brush! After Tony Cowards last week we are treating you to ANOTHER excellent one-liner comic. You lucky sods.Follow Peter on Twitter | Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/05/2029m 22s

Tony Cowards

Tony Cowards! Fellow one-liner merchant and extremely nice man Tony Cowards is in the house!Follow Tony on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30/04/2040m 28s

Scott Bennett

Scott Bennett! Superb comedian and shed content provider Scott Bennett joins me on the phone!Follow Scott on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/04/2036m 54s

Gareth Richards

Gareth Richards! Friend of the podcast but more importantly friend of the me, Mark. Gareth was my phone call podcast guinea and what a fine man he is for doing it.Follow Gareth on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/04/2050m 40s

Stuart Goldsmith

Stuart Goldsmith! Superb comedian and podcast royalty!Follow Stuart on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/04/2050m 19s

Sarah Keyworth

Sarah Keyworth! The brilliant Sarah Keyworth joins us today and brings with her a bit about door handles no one can understand.Follow Sarah on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/04/2044m 47s

Tez Ilyas

Tez Ilyas! Lockdown won't stop us talking to excellent comedians, today it's Tez!Follow Tez on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/04/2038m 10s

Tom Allen

Tom Allen! Everyone's favourite Mr Tom Allen spends a lovely half an hour with us topped and tailed with clothes horse chat.Follow Tom on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/04/2034m 26s

Alice Fraser

Alice Fraser! All the way from Australia it’s the amazing Alice Fraser!Follow Alice on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/04/2035m 6s

Tiff Stevenson

Tiff Stevenson! Excellent comedian Tiff Stevenson on the differences in comedy in the UK and US PLUS a great gag about pineapple.Follow Tiff on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/04/2037m 25s

Desiree Burch

Desiree Burch! It’ll take more than a lockdown to stop the Jokes with Mark train, brand new episode featuring the wonderful Desiree Burch!Follow Desiree on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30/03/2038m 43s

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy! Legend of the game! One of the nicest people on the circuit! Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/03/2028m 10s

*BONUS* from the archives

Bonus! This episode features amazing comedians Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Gary Delaney, Rhys James and Ivo Graham! All recorded in a time before this podcast even existed. Exciting.Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/03/2040m 21s

Dan Evans

Dan Evans! Mark was lucky enough to catch Dan Evans pre-gig and he has oodles of excellent jokes he could never get to workFollow Dan on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/03/2032m 17s

Andrea Hubert

Andrea Hubert! Recorded backstage at the glamourous Epsom Theatre with the always excellent Andrea.Follow Andrea on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/03/2036m 53s

Paul McCaffrey

I chat to the amazing Paul McCaffrey before a gig in Glastonbury!See Paul on tour | Follow Paul on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/03/2041m 53s

Phil Nichol

Phil Nichol! Man of many talents including excellent joke writing Phil Nichol is here!Follow Phil on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/02/2036m 39s

Rhys James

It’s the amazing Rhys James! He’s got loads of great material he’s had to burn for one reason or another, hear it HERESee Rhys on tour | Follow Rhys on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/02/2056m 11s

Tom Stade

Tom Stade! Mark bamboozled one of the circuits greatest acts pre-show and forced him to do the podcast.Follow Tom on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/02/2039m 51s

Sean McLoughlin

Sean McLoughlin! Fresh from writing on an enormous gig that we are contractually forbidden to speak about, Sean comes armed to the teeth with gags.Follow Sean on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/02/2043m 25s

Mike Gunn

Mike Gunn! A legend of the game! Loads of superb jokes here, Mike’s jokes that don’t work are as good as most people’s that do.Follow Mike on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30/01/2037m 34s

Adam Bloom

Adam Bloom! He's one of the greatest comedy brains in the game so strap in.Follow Adam on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/01/2036m 52s

Joe Jacobs

Joe Jacobs! Finally we have Joe Jacobs on the podcast, we recorded with him once before but had to burn the tapes as he said some things we could never, ever broadcast. Follow Joe on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/01/2039m 4s

Sally-Anne Hayward

Sally-Anne Hayward! Officially the best MC on the circuit! A great chat with Sally-Anne preceded by Mark doing something truly, truly mad in the introFollow Sally-Anne on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/01/2049m 25s

Daniel Muggleton

Daniel Muggleton! We begin 2020 with superb comedian and Australian man Daniel Muggleton.Follow Daniel on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/01/2043m 39s

Rich Wilson

Rich Wilson! Fellow podcaster and excellent comedian Rich Wilson is in the house!Merry Christmas Jokes fans, have a great one and see you in the new year!Follow Oliver on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/12/1938m 6s

Abigoliah Schamaun

Abigoliah Schamaun! The super Abigoliah joins Mark today and we chat the difference between one liners that don’t work and whole 10 minute bits you can’t get to work and where and how to test themFollow Abigoliah on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/12/1943m 44s

*BONUS* Edinburgh LIVE! #4

Alf! Sukh Ojla! Josh Berry! Tania Edwards! It's Christmas so we're putting out a lovely bonus compilation of Edinburgh live podcast fun. Enjoy!Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/12/1937m 16s

Dr Oliver Double

Oliver Double! Oliver Double is a former professional comedian who is now a Reader in Drama at the University of Kent. He is the author of Stand-Up! On Being a Comedian (1997), Britain Had Talent: a History of Variety Theatre (2012), and Getting the Joke: the Inner Workings of Stand-Up Comedy (2nd edition, 2014) and what he doesn’t know about comedy isn’t worth knowing.Follow Oliver on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/12/1946m 35s

Gary Delaney

Gary Delaney! Incredible one-liner comedian Gary Delaney joins us! This was recorded live in THIRSK! The UK capital of comedy and what a show it is.Follow Gary on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/12/191h 7m

Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne! Legendary comedian Ed Byrne! Mark travelled all the way to the land of Bury St Edmunds to interview Ed before a tour show and what a fine time they had.Follow Ed on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/11/1943m 4s

Milton Jones

Milton Jones! A legendary comedian and one-liner supremo, Mark does very well to not fanboy all over the shop.Follow Milton on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/11/1958m 4s

Nigel Ng

Nigel Ng! Fresh from tearing it up on Mock The Week it’s the exceptionally funny Nigel Ng!Follow Nigel on Twitter & Instagram | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14/11/1950m 43s

Paul F Taylor

Paul F Taylor! This episode is full to the brim with jokes, you lucky lot.Follow Paul on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/11/1944m 58s

Chris Stokes

Chris Stokes! It’s a geeky episode this week as we get into the nitty gritty details of Mark and Chris’ discarded routines.Follow Chris on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/10/1946m 11s

Thomas Green

It’s Thomas Green! Another episode dug out of the Edinburgh Fringe archives, Thomas Green talks the bible, being late and plenty more.Follow Thomas on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/10/1939m 34s

Matt Richardson

TV’s Matt Richardson! Comedian, tv and radio presenter Matt Richardson is the guest this week - talking new material nights, never letting a bit die and Mark’s stinking rucksack.Follow Matt on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/10/1943m 32s

Tape Face

Awooga! It’s Tape Face! The amazing prop comic, mime and clown Tape Face talks about bits that don’t work from his brand new tour and the most adhesive tape he has found anywhere on the globe.Follow Bec on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/10/1959m 3s

Stuart Foreman AKA Kurt Driver (first sets special)

A very special episode today as Mark and Stuart Foreman (Kurt Driver) discuss Mark’s first ever gig.Follow Bec on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/09/1945m 32s

Bec Hill

Bec Hill! The flip chart supremo talks going viral and ideas that didn’t quite take offFollow Bec on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/09/1957m 39s

Eli Mathewson and Joey Page

Eli Mathewson and Joey Page! It’s another Edinburgh special recorded at an intimate* podcast live show.Follow Eli and Joey on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode*poorly attended Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/09/1940m 15s

Ian Smith and Jack Gleadow

Ian! Smith! And! Jack! Gleadow! This was recorded in an intimate booth in Edinburgh with 4 lovely audience members nearby. Follow Ian and Jack on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/09/1937m 38s

Joe Bor

Joe Bor! A superb character act and stand up in his own right, Joe takes us through some jokes that don’t work for him or his character Jasper Cromwell Jones.Follow Joe on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/08/1935m 32s

*BONUS* Edinburgh LIVE! #3

The third bonus live episode from Edinburgh Fringe is HERE! Featuring the best bits from shows with, Travis Jay, Phillip Simon, Eric Lampaert, Steve Lee (Mad Ron) and double act Willis & Vere Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/08/1939m 55s

Jo Caulfield

Jo Caulfield! Legendary comedian joins Mark for a cup of tea whilst in Edinburgh to chat about controversial gags and where to draw the line (if at all).Follow Jo on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/08/1944m 6s

*BONUS* Edinburgh LIVE! #2

The second bonus live episode from Edinburgh Fringe is HERE! Featuring the best bits from shows with, Steve Bujega, William Stone, Daniel Muggleton, Darren Walsh, Danny Posthill and Adele Cliff!All of the acts featured are at Fringe so go and see them if you’re heading up | While you're there go see Mark and follow him on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/08/1934m 58s

Jonny Awsum

Jonny Awsum! The musical comedy genius that is Jonny Awsum joins me this week. He talks about his first ever gig (alongside Frank Turner) and a song about eating alone in Nandos.Jonny is heading on tour from February next year, so make sure you check him out - ticket info is hereFollow Jonny on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/08/1945m 28s

*BONUS* Edinburgh LIVE! #1

It’s the first of our bonus live episodes from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! This features the best bits from recordings with Jake Lambert, Morgan Rees, Jess Robinson, Jenny Bede, Josh Pugh and Chris Washington!All of the acts featured are at Fringe so go and see them if you’re heading up | While you're there go see Mark and follow him on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/08/1941m 15s

Darren Walsh

Darren Walsh! Two titans of one liners meet for a gag heavy edition of Jokes. Follow Darren on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/08/1942m 31s

Tom Deacon

Tom Deacon! Comedian and TV and radio presenter Tom Deacon joins us on the podcast this week. We discuss changing attitudes in comedy and some iconic gigs Tom was on the bill for.Follow Tom on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/08/1944m 37s

*BONUS* Rob Auton

Rob Auton! It’s the last bonus episode before Edinburgh and what an honour it is to have Rob Auton on the show. He shares some of his material and also some of his favourite gags of all time.Follow Rob on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/07/1930m 30s

Paul Foot

Paul Foot! The marvellous Paul Foot joins us on the podcast this week. His shares some of his disturbances, his madness and still finds time to fix a couple of Mark’s jokes too.Follow Paul on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/07/1947m 38s

*BONUS* Thanyia Moore

Thanyia Moore! On this week's pre-Edinburgh bonus episode we are talking to the awesome Thanyia Moore about her upcoming show and the material she's been writing for her debut half hour.Go see Thanyia in Edinburgh and follow her on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/07/1924m 0s

Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett! Incredibly funny comedian and Good Dude™️ Rob Beckett is on the podcast this week! This was recorded backstage on tour with Rob and we share some new material from those VERY shows #fresh.Follow Rob on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/07/1947m 43s

*BONUS* Jacob Hawley

Jacob Hawley! The second in our bonus podcasts in the lead up to Edinburgh and it features comedian and podcaster Jacob Hawley! He talks all about his upcoming show FalirakiFollow Jacob on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14/07/1937m 27s

Seann Walsh returns

Seann Walsh! Our first ever returning guest is here to talk about his brand new show which focuses around the week following the release of THAT photo.Follow Seann on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/07/1944m 30s

*BONUS* Danny Ward

Danny Ward! It’s the first of our bonus shows in the build up to Edinburgh and I am speaking to the very funny Danny WardFollow Danny on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/07/1929m 41s

Carl Donnelly

Carl Donnelly! Comedian, podcaster, excellent guy. Carl talks about a murderer he knows, Kanye West and people not believing his material. Follow Carl on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/07/1948m 38s

Trevor Lock

Trevor Lock! Masterful comedian Trevor Lock shares some less than masterful jokes (and some really good ones that should have definitely worked).Follow Trevor Lock on Twitter and go see them at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/06/1949m 33s

Flo & Joan

Flo & Joan! Musical comedians par excellence! They talk about writing musical comedy and how it feels to craft a four minute song that doesn’t get a single laughFollow Flo & Joan on Twitter and go see them at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/06/1947m 40s

Alasdair Beckett-King

Alasdair Beckett-King ladies and gentlemen! Loads of great stuff in here including some of the first jokes he ever told on stage.Follow Alasdair on Twitter and go see him at the Fringe | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/06/1938m 36s

Jake Lambert

In this episode I pretty much let Jake do the talking as he shares a tonne of great gags he's had to drop, spoiler alert: Loads of them are about death. Jake is obsessed.Follow Jake on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/06/1946m 10s

Julian Deane

Ace comedian Julian Deane recorded this with me a while back and he rattles off more material than a Carpet Right sample sale.Follow Julian on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30/05/1935m 47s

Tom Toal

Yes please! The lovely Tom Toal joins me on the podcast this week and this one features gag after gag after gag.Follow Tom on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/05/1940m 12s

Dane Baptiste

The sublime comedian Dane Baptiste joins me on the podcast this week. Dane shares some material he's been working on recently and we discuss the strange places where inspiration strikes.Follow Dane on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/05/1946m 28s

The Noise Next Door

The brilliant improv troupe The Noise Next Door join me on the podcast this week. They talk about failed games, starting out in comedy and how anyone can sing and play the guitar for laughs.Follow The Noise Next Door on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/05/1938m 27s

Lauren Pattison

Edinburgh award nominee and just excellent comedian Lauren Pattison is the guest this week! She rattles through loads of great material that hasn't worked and is a treat to spend 30 or so minutes with.Follow Lauren on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/05/1938m 26s

Nick Helm

Superb comedian Nick Helm joins me on the podcast this week, Nick shares loads of excellent one-liners and refuses to agree to hang out with me more often.Follow Nick on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/04/1928m 36s

David Trent

The brilliant David Trent joins me on the show this week. We talk visual gags and water puns. Enjoy David's indifference to all of my jokes!Follow David on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/04/1933m 31s

Laura Lexx

Live at the Apollo star and excellent comedian Laura Lexx is the guest this week, we talk tackling tricky topics on stage and sleeping bags.Follow Laura on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/04/1939m 45s

Lloyd Griffith

Comedian, singer, presenter and goalkeeper Lloyd Griffith is on the podcast this week. He talks about material from way back and also stuff he's had to drop from his new tour, which you can get tickets for right hereFollow Lloyd on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/04/1939m 7s

Angela Barnes

Mock The Week and Radio 4 regular (not to mention superb stand-up comedian) Angela Barnes is on the show this week, she talks through lots of material that didn't make it on to her latest tour show Rose Tinted (tickets here)Follow Angela on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/03/1937m 24s

Tom Lucy

Disgustingly young and even more disgustingly talented comedian Tom Lucy is thew guest on episode three of Jokes with Mark Simmons.Follow Tom on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/03/1936m 9s

Seann Walsh

Mark's comedy wife Seann Walsh is absolutely delighted to be the star of episode two.Follow Seann on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14/03/1932m 9s

Glenn Moore

Mock the Week star and superb one-liner comic Glenn Moore joins Mark for episode oneFollow Glenn on Twitter | While you're there follow Mark | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14/03/1930m 0s

Trailer

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05/03/191m 54s
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