Fringe Binge: Daily Doses from the Edinburgh Festival
Award-winning comedian and idiot Phil Ellis presents a daily podcast from the heart of The International Edinburgh comedy festival. Each day Phil will interview a mix of household names and up and coming stars, whilst giving you updates and insights into the behind the scenes workings of the biggest arts festival in the world.
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Episodes
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Host Phil Ellis chats with two wonderful comedians who are making their Edinburgh Fringe Debuts. Sikisa talks to us about how her partying days started later than most people's and how her comedy career is going from strength to strength. Emmanuel takes us through his highs and lows from a near death experience to appearing on Live at the Apollo.
Sikisa: Life of The Party
Pleasance Courtyard - Pleasance Below
20:25
Aug 8-16, 18-28
Emmanuel Sonubi: Emancipated
Underbelly, Bristo Square - The Dairy Room
18:10
Aug 8-14, 16-29
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Host Phil Ellis sits down with one of his favourite comics and good friend Justin Moorhouse. Justin speaks about Edinburgh's past and present, whilst opening up about past struggles and how he learned to speak openly about his feelings. It's a wonderful, hilarious and, at times, very moving chat. Enjoy.
Justin Moorhouse: Stretch and Think - Gilded Balloon Teviot - Billiard room -19:30 7th-28th August.
Saturday Aug 06, 2022
Saturday Aug 06, 2022
Manchester's most reliable comedian Phil Ellis sits down and talks with Comedian, friend and star of ITV's 'The Chase' Paul Sinha. Paul speaks frankly about his life after being diagnosed with Parkinsons, his first Edinburgh Fringe show, his latest show and how being nominated for "Perrier award" changed his life.
Paul's show is on 6th-15th, 17th-28th August at The Stand's New Town Theatre - Lower Hall at 16:40.
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Phil arrives at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is greeted by front man of The Greeter's Guild, Mr Troy Hawke, played by the incredible Milo McCabe. They chat about all things Edinburgh and how his act has developed over the years. Next up Phil has a sit down and a chat with Rosie Holt, another internet sensation and brilliant live performer. Hear about her first forays into the Festival and see if you can count how many times she says she has sold out her Edinburgh run. Enjoy!