Fringe Binge: Daily Doses from the Edinburgh Festival

EPISODE 24: KUAN-WEN HUANG

Today Phil chats with multi-award nominated comedian Kuan-Wen Huang. They discuss the festival so far, his new show and life in the military. It's another incredible and at times very surprising chat. Enjoy.
 
Kuan-Wen Huang: Ilha Formosa
Gilded Balloon - Teviot -Lounge
17:40
Aug 7-14, 16-27

EPISODE 23: LANE KWEDERIS

Host Phil Ellis speaks to New York based comedian Lane Kwederis about her debut Edinburgh show 'Sex Job'. Lane guides us through the world of Findom and asks the question "Did I do this for money?". 
 
Lane Kwederis: Sex Job
Underbelly Bristo Square - Clover (Venue 302)
14:25
Aug 5-13. 15-28

EPISODE 22: MARK NELSON

Phil Ellis is back but his hairline isn't.
 
The first guest on this years daily Edinburgh Festival podcast is the superb Mark Nelson. We discuss last year's Edinburgh run, how he got started in stand-up and kicking feral dogs. Mark is one of the best comedians working today so do check out his new show, which has almost already sold out.
 
Mark Nelson: Bits & Pieces
Monkey Barrel Comedy - The Hive (Hive 1)
19:05
4-13, 15-20, 22-27 August
 

EPISODE 21: STUART LAWS

The Edinburgh festival may be over now but no one has told host Phil Ellis as he finally delivers episode 21, featuring the multi-talented comedian, producer, director, writer and all-round lovely boy Stuart Laws. The last few days of the fringe can be quite exhausting so apologies from the Fringe Binge pod team for the late episode. The show will continue with a best of compilation featuring some previously unheard excerpts from your favourite interviews. Then the series will be reborn with weekly interviews with a host of exciting comedians from the comedy circuit as Phil travels up and down the country gigging and poking his nose into other peoples' business. Stay tuned and enjoy this wonderful final Edinburgh interview with the great Stuart Laws. 
 
STUART LAWS - PUTTING ZOO
 
FOLLOW STUART ON:
 
TWITTER: @thisstuartlaws
@turtlecanyoncom
 
INSTAGRAM: @turtlecanyoncom

EPISODE 20: JOSH GLANC

Host Phil Ellis has a little sit down and a chat to multiple award-winning Australian comedian Josh Glanc. Josh tells Phil all about how and why he became a comedian, his ups and downs throughout his career so far and his brand new, 5 star show 'Vroom vroom'. 
 
JOSH GLANC: VROOM VROOM
MONKEY BARREL COMEDY - THE HIVE - HIVE 2
16:45
AUG 26-28

EPISODE 19: HENNING WEHN

There's only a few days left of the Edinburgh Festival but we are determined to go out with a bang so today host Phil Ellis sits down with his favourite German, Henning Wehn. Henning talks about his days working at Wycombe wanderers, sleeping in a bed that had been rejected by her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth the 2nd and his 12 month plans. 
 
HENNING WEHN: IT'LL ALL COME OUT IN THE WASH
THE QUEEN'S HALL - QUEEN'S HALL
19:00
AUG 25-27

EPISODE 18: JACOB HAWLEY

Host Phil Ellis sits down with the extremely talented and funny comedian Jacob Hawley. Jacob talks about his life outside of comedy, his Edinburgh Festival highlights and how his attitude toward work and the fringe has developed over the years.
 
JACOB HAWLEY: BUMP
MONKEY BARRELL COMEDY (THE HIVE) - HIVE 1
13:25
AUG 23-28

EPISODE 17: HELEN BAUER

Host Phil Ellis tries to make comedian Helen Bauer sit down for 5 minutes and chat about her incredible career so far. After finally finding a cigarette lighter, she talks about her days on the Berlin comedy circuit, her live at the Apollo appearance and her 2019 Edinburgh newcomer nomination.
 
HELEN BAUER: MADAM GOOD TIT
PLEASANCE COURTYARD: BUNKER TWO
17:40
AUG 23-28

EPISODE 16: FIN TAYLOR

Host Phil Ellis sits down in the windiest area in Edinburgh to chat to the extremely funny Fin Taylor about his new live show, his new Youtube show and special and how becoming a father hasn't affected his comedy.
 
FIN TAYLOR: DADDY SELF-CARE
PLEASANCE DOME - QUEENDOME
20:30
AUG 22-28

EPISODE 15: TIFF STEVENSON

Host Phil Ellis chats with comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson to talk about her new Edinburgh show 'Sexy Brain', her first Edinburgh experience and her transition from actress to comedian.
 
TIFF STEVENSON: SEXY BRAIN
PLEASANCE COURTYARD - PLEASANCE ABOVE
20:00
AUG 20-29