My Time Capsule

Irish comedian Emma Doran embarked on her first ever stand-up gig while on maternity leave, that evening she won best act of the night and has been gigging non-stop since. Emma has garnered over 318k followers on social media for her stand up clips and sketches. In 2022 her debut nationwide Ireland stand up tour “Mad Isn’t It” was a sell out with seven dates at Dublin’s Vicar Street. In the same year Emma co-wrote and starred in sketch show “No Worries if Not” on RTE, the second series of which was released in January 2025. Other TV Credits include, Modern Love Amazon Prime, The Deirdre O’Kane Show SKY, Bridget and Eamon RTE, Callan Kicks RTE, Republic Of Telly RTE, Irelands Fittest Family RTE, Celebrity Gogglebox Virgin Media, Last One Laughing Amazon Prime and The Tommy Tiernan Show RTE. Emma currently co-hosts the podcast Keep It Tight with Deirdre O’Kane and her book Mad Isn’t It was published by Gill Books in 2024 to critical acclaim, reaching number 4 on the bestseller list. It is a hilarious and moving memoir about family, friendship, (young) motherhood and taking risks. Emma has recently wrapped her biggest tour to date with Dilemma, which sold over 20,000 tickets across 60+ shows (including six sell-out nights at Vicar Street and two sell-out London Leicester Square Theatre dates) and was extended due to popular demand. Her highly anticipated latest stand-up show, Emmaculate, will be touring the UK and Ireland with Emma performing over 50 dates across Autumn 2025 and Spring 2026 . Emma Doran is our guest in episode 520 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she’d like to preserve and one she’d like to bury and never have to think about again . For Emma’s book and tour tickets, visit - https://www.emmadorancomedy.com [https://www.emmadorancomedy.com] . Follow Emma Doran on Instagram [http://instagram.com/emmadorancomedian]: @emmadorancomedian & Twitter/X [https://x.com/EmmaLouDoran]: @EmmaLouDoran . Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram [http://instagram.com/mytimecapsulepodcast]: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter [http://twitter.com/MyTCpod]/X & Facebook [http://facebook.com/MyTCpod]: @MyTCpod . Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter [http://twitter.com/fentonstevens]/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mikefentonstevens/] @mikefentonstevens . Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions . Music by Pass The Peas Music [http://www.passthepeasmusic.com/] . Artwork by matthewboxall.com [https://matthewboxall.com/] . This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! [https://www.viva-group.org.uk/] Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com [https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com]. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Robert Ross is Britain’s foremost comedy historian, author of over twenty acclaimed books including The Monty Python Encyclopedia, Sid James – Cockney Rebel and Marty Feldman – The Biography of a Comedy Legend. He is the official historian of the Carry On films ad has written Doctor Who audio dramas for Big Finish with casts including Colin Baker, Leslie Phillips, Roy Hudd, Doug Bradley and David Tennant. His first stage play, Jeepers Creepers, about Marty Feldman, was directed by Terry Jones at London’s Leicester Square Theatre. It was adapted as a radio play in 2020. A familiar face on television and radio, praised by Barry Cryer as “a one-man encyclopedia of the very best of British comedy,” Ross also hosts the Comedy Historian Podcast, curates live events and exhibitions, and tours his celebrated one-man shows on the greats of British humour. His latest book, Seriously Silly – The Life of Terry Jones, is out on 6th November 2025. Robert Ross is our guest in episode 519 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again . Pre-order Seriously Silly – The Life of Terry Jones, here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/seriously-silly/robert-ross/9781399742917 [https://www.waterstones.com/book/seriously-silly/robert-ross/9781399742917] . For Robert’s books and events, visit his website - https://www.robertross.co.uk [https://www.robertross.co.uk] .   Follow Robert Ross on Twitter/X [https://x.com/RobertWRossEsq] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/RobertWRossEsq] @RobertWRossEsq . Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram [http://instagram.com/mytimecapsulepodcast]: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X [https://x.com/mytcpod] & Facebook [http://facebook.com/MyTCpod]: @MyTCpod . Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X [https://x.com/fentonstevens]: @fentonstevens & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mikefentonstevens/] @mikefentonstevens . Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions . Music by Pass The Peas Music [http://www.passthepeasmusic.com/] . Artwork by matthewboxall.com [https://matthewboxall.com/] . This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! [https://www.viva-group.org.uk/] Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com [https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com]. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Suzi Ruffell is a critically acclaimed comedian, writer, and podcaster. With standout television appearances on shows like Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, The Jonathan Ross Show, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats and The Last Leg—she brings sharp wit and storytelling flair to every performance. A five-time Edinburgh Fringe sell-out artist, a National Comedy Awards nominee and Chortle Award winner, her live highlights include the viral Keeping It Classy special and the Amazon special Dance Like Everyone Is Watching. She’s a prolific podcaster and co-hosts Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen, hosts the heartfelt LGBTQ+ focused podcast Out with Suzi Ruffell, and co-presents the award-winning Big Kick Energy with Maisie Adam. In June 2025, Suzi’s debut book Am I Having Fun Now? became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller . Suzi Ruffell is our guest in episode 518 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she’d like to preserve and one she’d like to bury and never have to think about again . Buy Suzi’s book, Am I Having Fun Now?, here - https://linktr.ee/amihavingfunnow [https://linktr.ee/amihavingfunnow] For Suzi’s tour tickets, podcasts and more, visit - https://suziruffell.com [https://suziruffell.com] Follow Suzi Ruffell on Instagram [http://instagram.com/suziruffellcomedy]: @suziruffellcomedy . Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram [http://instagram.com/mytimecapsulepodcast]: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter [http://twitter.com/MyTCpod]/X & Facebook [http://facebook.com/MyTCpod]: @MyTCpod . Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter [http://twitter.com/fentonstevens]/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mikefentonstevens/] @mikefentonstevens . Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions . Music by Pass The Peas Music [http://www.passthepeasmusic.com/] . Artwork by matthewboxall.com [https://matthewboxall.com/] . This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! [https://www.viva-group.org.uk/] Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com [https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com]. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Roger Taylor is the former British No.1 tennis star who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 70s. A three-time Wimbledon semi-finalist and a key player in Britain’s Davis Cup team, he was known for his powerful left-handed serve and graceful style on court. Taylor also made history by winning US Open men’s doubles titles back to back in 71 and 72. Beyond his playing career, he’s been a respected coach and ambassador for British tennis. His autobiography, written in collaboration with TV and radio sports broadcaster Marcus Buckland, is available now. It’s called The Man Who Saved Wimbledon and is the untold story of a British tennis number one who fell out with his contemporaries while coming tantalisingly close to winning Wimbledon. Roger Taylor is our guest in episode 517 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again . Buy Roger Taylor’s autobiography The Man Who Saved Wimbledon, here - https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/man-who-saved-wimbledon [https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/man-who-saved-wimbledon] Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram [http://instagram.com/mytimecapsulepodcast]: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X [https://x.com/mytcpod] & Facebook [http://facebook.com/MyTCpod]: @MyTCpod . Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X [https://x.com/fentonstevens]: @fentonstevens & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mikefentonstevens/] @mikefentonstevens . Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions . Music by Pass The Peas Music [http://www.passthepeasmusic.com/] . Artwork by matthewboxall.com [https://matthewboxall.com/] . This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! [https://www.viva-group.org.uk/] Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com [https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com]. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

John Michie is best known for playing Detective Inspector Robbie Ross in Taggart from 1998 to 2010. He later became a household name as Karl Munro in Coronation Street (2011–2013) and as neurosurgeon Guy Self in Holby City and Casualty (2013–2022). More recently, he has joined Season 2 of ITV’s crime series Karen Pirie as Fergus Sinclair, a complex businessman entangled in a decades‑old kidnapping. Karen Pirie is available now on ITVX. John Michie is our guest in episode 516 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again . Watch the new series of Karen Pirie on ITVX here - https://www.itv.com/watch/karen-pirie/10a0641 [https://www.itv.com/watch/karen-pirie/10a0641] Follow John Michie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jmichie] @jmichie . Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram [http://instagram.com/mytimecapsulepodcast]: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X [https://x.com/mytcpod] & Facebook [http://facebook.com/MyTCpod]: @MyTCpod . Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X [https://x.com/fentonstevens]: @fentonstevens & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mikefentonstevens/] @mikefentonstevens . Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions . Music by Pass The Peas Music [http://www.passthepeasmusic.com/] . Artwork by matthewboxall.com [https://matthewboxall.com/] . This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! [https://www.viva-group.org.uk/] Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com [https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com]. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.