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Jokes with Mark Simmons
Comedians talking about jokes
Every week Mark Simmons and a guest share jokes they've written that just haven't worked - because they're too long, too stupid, too clever, too groanworthy or just too rubbish.
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Episodes
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Tour Talk - New York Part 1
Mark went to do shows in New York, Danny is late to the record, it's chaos! The USA gig chat will continue to next week... Hosted on Acast. See…
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ComedyIQ's Tony Dunn
Let's look at the stats!! Tony Dunn joins us with some super niche comedy analytics. Who's the biggest touring comedian in the Uk? What's th most common name…
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Tour Talk - Ireland, UHT milk & a strip search
The boys are in Ireland, Mark is preparing for New York & a joke each to chat through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Elouise Eftos
Eloise Eftos joins us to chat about her two solo shows and how she's liking living in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tour Talk: Back on tour
Dallied post fringe chat and first week back on the tour. Big life changes happening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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David Trent Returns
David Trent joins up to reminsice about his time in comedy and to tell us some routines that didn't go well with the critics Hosted on Acast. See…
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Fringe Talk - Stage invasion & Danny's numbers
A week into the festival, let's see how the boys are doing... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fringe Talk: And so it begins again
The boys are back at the fringe.How did their first shows go? Let's find out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tour Talk: Edinburgh Fringe Preview
Join the boys as they prepare to set sail to Edinburgh for the festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Marcel Blanch-de Wilt
Marcel joins us to chat about three jokes he can't get to work and to tell us is favourite jokes from a movie and best joke from another comedian Hosted on…
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Tour Talk - World Cup Jokes
Everyones World Cup crazy at the moment, so let's chat football jokes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tour Talk: Edinburgh Previews
On this episode of tour talk Mark & Danny chat about Edinburgh previews and a couple of jokes they have dropped from their new shows Hosted on Acast. See…
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Finlay Christie Returns
Finlay Christie returns to tell us three jokes he can't get to work and his favourite jokes from a movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Markus Birdman And His Dog
Markus Birdman brings us 2 jokes he's working on and tells us his favourite joke from another comedian You can support the podcast by joining the Patreon here…
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Emmanuel Sonubi
Live At The Apollo's Emmanuel Sonubi joins us to chat about jokes and how to make jokes work even if they aren't worthy of the laugh. If you'd like to support…
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Tour Talk: Danny's Back
Danny returns from the New Zealand Comedy Festival, Mark breaks down the tour show in Blackpool and we have some real talk to end the podcast #awooga Hosted on…
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Bilal Zafar
Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer nominee, Bilal Zafar, joins us to chat through some of his jokes that he's not quite happy with yet. See Mark on tour…
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Tour Talk: Is this the end of Mark & Danny
Joey Page steps in for Danny whilst he's away in New Zealand in both tour support and podcast co host roles. Danny delivers a bombshell that's might spell the…
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Sarah Roberts Returns
Sarah Roberts bring sis some more routines she's not quite happy with yet. See Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ See Danny on tour here…
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Ben Norris Returns
Traditional episode where Ben Norris brings jokes he's working on See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ See Danny in New Zealand here…
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Tour Talk: Home Town Show & Viral Video
The boys discuss the dynamics of a home town gig and analyse why Mark's video went viral See Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ See Danny…
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Tour Talk: Radio 2 Breakfast Show Audition
With a presenter gap at radio 2, the boys put together an audition tape to try to snap up the breakfast show slot. See Mark one tour here…
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Tour Talk: Danny's Bad Back Seminar
Mark and Danny are backstage in Exeter, find out what's an audience member in Glasgow called Mark, what jokes the boys have been coming up with and Danny…
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Tour Talk: Worst week of the tour
Find out what happened in the worst week of the tour! Journey from hell, Mark has to stop his show mid set and Danny saves the day! See Mark on tour here…
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Tour Talk: Free Pork Pies
Another glimpse into touring life on the road. Sometime audience kindly bring gifts, this time its Pork Pies! We also witness a disaster before Danny goes on…
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Tour Talk: King, Queen & Idris Elba
Danny meets King Charles, Queen Camilla & Idris Elba, as well as behind the scenes gossip from Mark's new tour Jest to Impress. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Tour Talk: Mock The Week
The boys are back on the road, Mark's been back on Mock The Week, and we hear all of the behind the scenes gossip of both Hosted on Acast. See…
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FAQ me #2: Listener Questions
FAQ boy producer Joel hits Mark with the latest listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bob Mills - Part 2
More gold from Bob Mills. They talk Jokes, being on tv in the 90's & whether or not Bob can be convinced to go to Edinburgh. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See…
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Tour Talk: The Red Carpet
What happened on the red carpet? Danny isn't happy! Hear the warts and all 'Is this thing on?' movie premiere experience. The boys are also two shows deep into…
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Bob Mills - Part 1
Comedy circuit legend and win, lose or draw host Bob Mills joins the boys to chat about jokes, and he's told and heard a lot of them over his impressive…
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Comics' Comic Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
We reveal the Best Act, Best MC, Best Independent Promoter & Outstanding Achievement in the 2025 Comics' Comic awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Circuit Talk - Christmas Special 2025
Christmas gig report, Danny gives his verdict on the new jingle and Mark reveals something very personal. Merry Xmas, come see us on tour nest year here…
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Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue
One of the best acts on the UK comedy circuit, Raymond and Mr Timpkins, are retiring and Mark and Danny have gotten the exclusive interview. We chat about 35…
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Circuit Talk - Live from the Sky Lounge
The boys christen the sky lounge for their first recording it their new home. There's a lot of catching up to do, tune it to see what's been happening on the…
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FAQ me #1: Listener Questions
Producer Joel is back and he's bringing the mailbag! See Danny's award winning show The Holiday in London here:m…
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Blank Peng
Blank Peng joins the boys to talk about comedy in China, the jokes she can't get to work and Mark treats us to his probably incorrect definition of what a…
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Circuit Talk - Digestive Biscuit Pockets
Danny has bought some more tat, Mark has a child in the front row of his show and the boys run through a joke that doesn't work. See Mark on tour from January…
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Julian Deane Returns
Julian Deane is back! We hear about his gig in Saudi, Mark says something stupid and some good old fashioned catching up. See Mark on tour here…
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Circuit Talk - You Can't Keep A Good Man Down
Poetry slam time! As promised Mark & Danny spit some verse in this week's edition of circuit talk. Plus all the gossip from our latest gigs. See mark on tour…
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Bella Hull Returns
Fizzy tits, previews together & Danny's photo shoots are just a few of the topics covered in this episode. You have to hear it to believe it. See Bella at the…
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Circuit Talk - Danny's Two Left Feet
Danny brings us a joke he tried last week, Mark highlights some critical instagram comments and Danny reveals how he once abused himself with a Lemsip. See…
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Circuit Talk
Being back on the circuit, parking tickets & scumbag heckler's are the talking points on today's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Laura Lexx Returns
Live at the Apollo's Laura Lexx returns to tell us three more routines she's not quite happy with and also gives us a sneak peek into her new podcast 'The…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk: Aftermath
One month since the fringe, what's been happening? See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Becky Umbers
New Zealands Becky Umbers joins the boys to chat through jokes ideas about looking after strangers bags on the train, horses issues with uber and much more!…
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Tom Houghton
Living in the Tower of London, the most commonly used word and fox hunting are the topics of jokes Tom Houghton is workshopping with Mark and Danny in todays…
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Simon Harriyott
Joke heavy podcast with Simon Harriyott who's just finished his debut Edinburgh run. Go check out his show 'Autastic' for one night only at Angel Comedy on…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - The Finale
The final episode of Fringe Talk 2025. Many questions are answered, How does Danny get on at the ISH Comedy Awards? What is the final podcast chart standing?…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 20 (Ft. Luke Meredith)
Today we chat all things Free Fringe with Luke Meredith. Luke is in charge of the day to day running of the PBH Free Fringe and tells us how it works for the…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 19 (Ft. Joe Sib)
What do American comedians think of the fringe? Has Danny made it onto the ISH Comedy Awards shortlist? Find out here with our guest Joe Sib. Check out his…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 18 (Front Of House Fynn & Evie)
On 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…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 17 (Ft. Fab Goualin)
Fringe 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…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 16 (Ft. Phil Ellis)
He'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…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 15 (Ft. Dan Willis)
Today we learn about being on the Edinburgh Awards prize panel, the differences between Australia festivals and the Edinburgh fringe and lots more. Dan Willis…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 14
Danny receives some good news, we hear a cracking listener fringe story and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 13 (Ft. Bennett Arron)
Identity 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…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 12
Rollercoaster 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…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 11 (Ft. Chortle Editor Steve Bennett)
Chortle 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…
Jokes with Mark SimmonsFringe Talk - Day 10 (Ft. Jo Caulfield)
Jo 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…