Jack Shep on hosting Wanting To Be Cool, Having To Be Funny, queer comedy, and surprising audiences

Jack Shep on hosting Wanting To Be Cool, Having To Be Funny, queer comedy, and surprising audiences

I chat with comedian and SNL UK breakout star Jack Shep about his comedy night Wanting To Be Cool, Having To Be Funny at Moth Club London and Edinburgh Fringe. We dive into the origins of the night’s name, his journey from film studies to comedy, and his thoughts on queerness in comedy beyond identity politics. Catch Wanting to be cool, having to be funny at Moth Club London on 18th July (sold out): https://dice.fm/event/7dk2e6-k2b-presents-wanting-to-be-cool-having-to-be-funny-with-jack-shep-18th-jul-moth-club-london-tickets [https://dice.fm/event/7dk2e6-k2b-presents-wanting-to-be-cool-having-to-be-funny-with-jack-shep-18th-jul-moth-club-london-tickets] And Edinburgh Fringe on 17th August: https://bookings.shedinburgh.com/event/9854:119/9854:158/ [https://bookings.shedinburgh.com/event/9854:119/9854:158/] Follow Jack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_shep/?hl=en-gb [https://www.instagram.com/jack_shep/?hl=en-gb] Follow Wanting to be cool, having to be funny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanting2becoolhaving2befunny/?hl=en-gb [https://www.instagram.com/wanting2becoolhaving2befunny/?hl=en-gb] Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗 ⬇️ Connect with me: 📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/ [http://instagram.com/harveymorton_/] 🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19 [http://tiktok.com/@harveymorton19] 📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton [http://youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton] 🌐 harveymorton.digital [http://harveymorton.digital] 📧 info@harveymorton.com [info@harveymorton.com] 📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com [http://thisisqueerly.com] or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio"

Fraser Penman on Hypnotising the West End in Now You See Me Live

I chat with magician and hypnotist Fraser Penman about his journey living with oculocutaneous albinism, overcoming bullying, and finding confidence through hypnosis. We dive into his experience on Britain’s Got Talent, the joy of fulfilling his dad’s dream by performing on the West End stage, and what it’s like to bring a modern twist to hypnosis in the spectacular show Now You See Me Live. See Now You See Me Live at the London Coliseum from 31st July to 6th September 2026: https://london.nowyouseemelive.com [https://london.nowyouseemelive.com] Follow Fraser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraserpenmanofficial/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/fraserpenmanofficial/?hl=en] Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗 ⬇️ Connect with me: 📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/ [http://instagram.com/harveymorton_/] 🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19 [http://tiktok.com/@harveymorton19] 📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton [http://youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton] 🌐 harveymorton.digital [http://harveymorton.digital] 📧 info@harveymorton.com [info@harveymorton.com] 📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com [http://thisisqueerly.com] or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio"

Cecilia Corrigan on Bringing The Gay Divorce to Edinburgh Fringe

I chat with writer and performer Cecilia Corrigan about her one-woman show The Gay Divorce, a hilarious and heartfelt queer comedy making its Edinburgh Fringe debut this August. We explore her childhood memories of the Fringe, the personal experiences that inspired the show, and how she brings to life a cast of wild characters, including an immortal witch and a very grouchy worm. Cecilia also shares her thoughts on queer relationships, resilience, and what it means to find joy and strength amid loss. See The Gay Divorce at Edinburgh Fringe from 7th to 29th August 2026: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-gay-divorce [https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-gay-divorce] Follow Cecilia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceciliakcecilia/ [https://www.instagram.com/ceciliakcecilia/] Follow The Gay Divorce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.gay.divorce/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.gay.divorce/] Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗 ⬇️ Connect with me: 📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/ [http://instagram.com/harveymorton_/] 🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19 [http://tiktok.com/@harveymorton19] 📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton [http://youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton] 🌐 harveymorton.digital [http://harveymorton.digital] 📧 info@harveymorton.com [info@harveymorton.com] 📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com [http://thisisqueerly.com] or ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”

David Ian & Eli Matthewson on Gay vs Straight

I chat with host David Ian and team captain Eli Matthewson about Gay vs Straight, the brilliantly cheeky new comedy panel show where three gay comedians take on three straight comedians in a battle of wits, stereotypes, and lived experience. We dive into how the show came to life, the art of celebrating and subverting stereotypes, and what makes this panel show different from anything else out there, from drag name games to full frontal nudity. Watch Gay vs Straight on OUTflix: https://www.outflix.com/ [https://www.outflix.com/] Follow David Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidiancomedy/ [https://www.instagram.com/davidiancomedy/] Follow Eli Matthewson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elimatthewson/ [https://www.instagram.com/elimatthewson/] Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗 ⬇️ Connect with me: 📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/ [http://instagram.com/harveymorton_/] 🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19 [http://tiktok.com/@harveymorton19] 📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton [http://youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton] 🌐 harveymorton.digital [http://harveymorton.digital] 📧 info@harveymorton.com [info@harveymorton.com] 📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com [http://thisisqueerly.com] or ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”

Melissa Errico on Michel Legrand, Broadway, and Her Ronnie Scott’s Debut

I chat with Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Melissa Errico about her upcoming London debut at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club with The Summer Knows, a celebration of Michel Legrand’s music. We explore her deep connection to Legrand’s work, the journey of interpreting his songs, and how her creative life spans Broadway, writing, and family. Plus, a rare chat from the Royal Box at Wimbledon during a busy summer of performances and family moments. See Melissa Errico with the Tedd Firth Quartet at Ronnie Scott’s on 12th July 2026: https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/find-a-show/melissa-errico-with-the-tedd-firth-quartet [https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/find-a-show/melissa-errico-with-the-tedd-firth-quartet] Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_errico_fairymom/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/melissa_errico_fairymom/?hl=en] Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast, it really helps me find likeminded listeners like you 🤗 ⬇️ Connect with me: 📸 Instagram • instagram.com/harveymorton_/ [http://instagram.com/harveymorton_/] 🎬 TikTok • tiktok.com/@harveymorton19 [http://tiktok.com/@harveymorton19] 📺 YouTube • youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton [http://youtube.com/c/HarveyMorton] 🌐 harveymorton.digital [http://harveymorton.digital] 📧 info@harveymorton.com [info@harveymorton.com] 📻 Catch Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton every Sunday from 8am on Queerly Radio. Listen at thisisqueerly.com [http://thisisqueerly.com] or ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio"