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Danny Hurst
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Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin – Is Comedy Really the Hardest Job?
For this episode, you get 2 stars for the price of 1. Danny is joined by comedians Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin, the co-hosts of “You Should´ve Been Here Last Week”, an irreverent show that pulls…
It´s Micro Stardom – But It´s Still Stardom - John Otway´s Fascinating Rock and Roll Odyssey
For this episode, Danny is joined by the legendary cult singer-songwriter John Otway. John gained recognition in the 70s with his collaborations with Wild Willie Barrett, with whom he made his…
A Journey Through the Back Streets of Creativity with Mark Baxter
For this episode, Danny is joined by Mark Baxter, a South London storyteller who's part author, producer, screenwriter, and full-on creative maverick. From writing 12 books, including 'Walworth…
Teletubbies say "Hello..." : Beyond Standup with Dave Thompson
In this episode, Danny is joined by comedian, actor, author and comedy writer Dave Thompson. Dave has appeared in a number of TV shows, often with Harry Hill in various guises. He's also written for…
Saving Lives Through Men's Mental Health Awareness and Comedy with John Ryan
For this episode Danny Hurst is joined by John Ryan who describes himself as a men´s health comedian, healthcare professional and podcaster who has won multiple awards, including the Scottish Mental…
The Hand Behind Some of the World´s Most Iconic Puppets – Ronnie Le Drew
For this episode, Danny is privileged to be joined by actor, puppeteer, co-founder of the London School of Puppetry and president of the British Puppet Guild - Ronnie Le Drew. Ronnie has worked in…
From Mohair Suits to Kinky Boots with Geoff Deane
Today, Danny is joined by the singer-songwriter, producer, screenwriter and journalist Geoff Deane. He was the front man of the new wave band The Leyton Buzzards and the original front man of Modern…
A Life in Rhythm and Comedy with Rowland Rivron
In this episode Danny is joined by the legendary Rowland Rivron, comedy actor, writer, TV/radio presenter and drummer who is best known for his work with French and Saunders, The Comic Strip Presents…
The Most Influential Comic You’ve Never Heard of - John Dowie
In this episode Danny is joined by writer, musician, author, playwright and comedian John Dowie. One of only a handful of comedians who are genuinely original, John has been described as "the most…
The Friendliest Man in Comedy - Pat Monahan aka The Talkinator
In this episode, Danny is joined by comedian Pat Monahan. Pat is half Iranian, half Irish and claims he used to spend his holidays in customs. A regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, Pat has won TV…
Chaz Jankel the Man Who Put Funk Into Punk – His Journey Into Music
For this episode Danny is joined by Chaz Jankel, who has written some of the most iconic tunes in popular music as well as several film scores. He is a multi-instrumentalist who is best known for his…
From Comedy Clubs to Church Performances Paul Kerensa's Unconventional Career
In this episode, Danny is joined by writer and comedian Paul Kerensa. Paul has written extensively for TV, including Miranda, Top Gear and Not Going Out and has published a number of highly popular…
From Chester to Melbourne: Jeff Green's Comedy Journey
In this episode, Danny Hurst sits down to chat with British comedian and author Jeff Green. He was raised in Chester and found his comedy feet in Manchester and London. He now lives and performs in…
The Art of Not Dying on Stage (or In a Plane) with Susan Murray
For this episode, Danny Hurst is joined by comedian, writer and broadcaster, Susan Murray She won the 1st Jongleurs New Act award and has been wowing audiences since the mid-90s. Susan has written…
From Double-Bassist Comic to Hogwarts to Hollywood: Jim Tavaré in His Own Words
In this episode, Danny, is joined by Jim Tavare, comedian, musician, actor and director, famous for his stand-up featuring his double bass, which has made him the recipient of some of the most…
Rewriting the Script – The Comedy Journey of Rachel Creeger
Today, Danny Hurst sits down with Rachel Creeger, a talented comedian, writer, director, speaker, podcaster and actress. Rachel explains how, despite being from an Orthodox Jewish background, which…
A Music Mogul’s London Story with Simon Napier-Bell
In this episode Danny sits down with music mogul, author, public speaker and filmmaker Simon Napier-Bell, who has managed some of the world´s biggest bands, including The Yardbirds, Marc Bolan and T…
Ninia Benjamin's London Insights and Her Comedic Inspiration
For this episode of The Unusual Histories podcast, Danny is joined by Ninia Benjamin, a tour de force who is known for 3 Non-Blondes, Big Fat Gypsy Gangster and Twisted Tales. She is a comedian, plus…
From Fabulous Poodles to Punchlines: The Eclectic Journey of Ronnie Golden aka Tony De Meur
In this episode, Danny Hurst is joined by Ronnie Golden, aka Tony De Meur, of the post-punk pub rock band The Fabulous Poodles. They had several hits and appeared regularly on TV and radio. The…
From Broadway to the West End and beyond: The remarkable journey of Ray Shell
For this episode of the Unusual Histories Podcast, Danny is joined by the actor, director and singer Ray Shell who was the original Rusty in Starlight Express. He is also the author of the impossible…
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