Ruth Bratt

In this episode Olivier award winning Ruth Bratt takes us through the world of improv

Ep.27 - Innovative impro - Ruth Bratt

On todays episode Priya takes us through all of her comedy influences. But the conversation definitely went on a tangent Vandals Rod gilbert - Nicholas lidhurst mine pieEd byrnePorth callJasper carrotTaylor tomlinsonJohn mulaney - older stuff Mike bubbliglia - podcastTrevor noah

On todays episode Priya takes us through all of her comedy influences. But the conversation definitely went on a tangent Vandals Rod gilbert - Nicholas lidhurst mine pie Ed byrne Porth call Jasper carrot Taylor tomlinson John mulaney - older stuff Mike bubbliglia - podcast Trevor noah

Ep.26 - Awimbawe (Reading List) -Priya Hall

James Acaster

On today's episode we ask the hilarious James Acaster all your questions. Riki gets to interview James and ask him all the questions young him has always wanted to know. Thanks to Tom Hibbs for getting Rikis Mike in a clutch

Ep.25- Plane Jump -James Acaster (QnA)

Dean Burnett

In this episode best selling author Dean Burnett takes us through the neuroscience of laughter. Yep we get sciencey but i promise its worth it

Ep.24- Abundancey of Hypothesising -Dean Burnett

Gráinne Maguire

On this episode of Oh Captain My Captain we speak to the hilarious Gráinne Maguire about all the the best tips and tricks of writing stand up

Ep.23 - Writing Digestives - Gráinne Maguire

Andrew Bird

On this episode Andrew Bird takes us through his incredible ways of saving money.

Ep.22-Saving Money - Andrew Bird

On this episode we hear about what Riki and Mark have spent the last 3 months doing.

Ep.21 Indulgent Catch up

Rachel Fairburn

On this episode of Oh Captain my Captain we have guest and fellow podcaster Rachel Fairburn. Rachel is co-host of the successful podcast 'All Killa No Filla". Check it out now!

Ep.20 All Captain No Filla- Rachel Fairburn (podcasting)

Athena Kugblenu

On this episode Mark and Athena take Riki through the world of Edinburgh fringe. They talk about the ups and downs of the fringe and whether it's worth it.

Ep.19 - King Gong Edinburgh - Athena Kugblenu

Russell Howard

In a special pub episode Mark and Riki ask Russell all the questions you guys have always wanted to ask a famous comedian. You know him you love him ladies and gentlemen Russell Howard.

Ep.18 Podcast Vagabond-Russell Howard (QnA)

What do Robin Williams, Michelle Pfeiffer and Mark Olver have in common? Somehow they've all played the role of inspirational teacher at some point. The 90s trope of older grizzled teacher goes to a school of kids who are rough around the edges and shows them the way is one very close to our hearts. So like most comedians we thought why not make that a podcast! This podcast follows the development of baby-faced comic Riki Msindo as Mark brings on different guests each week to talk about comedy, their careers and sometimes teach Riki something useful.

Neil Delamere

Neil gives us a full run through some of his favourite comedians in Riki's first exposure to Irish comedyNeil Delamere has been described as a ‘master of stand-up’ by the Scotsman and a ‘wryly brilliant live performer’ by the Sunday Times. Best known for quick-witted appearances on myriad panel shows and his hilarious live stand-up tours, Neil is a regular contributor for BBC Radio 4 on The News Quiz, The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth as well as Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 Live. He is one of the top acts working in the Irish comedy scene today, having presented Neil Delamere’s Just For Laughs, Eureka! The Big Bang Query and Republic of Telly for RTÉ.

Neil gives us a full run through some of his favourite comedians in Riki's first exposure to Irish comedy Neil Delamere has been described as a ‘master of stand-up’ by the Scotsman and a ‘wryly brilliant live performer’ by the Sunday Times. Best known for quick-witted appearances on myriad panel shows and his hilarious live stand-up tours, Neil is a regular contributor for BBC Radio 4 on The News Quiz, The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth as well as Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 Live. He is one of the top acts working in the Irish comedy scene today, having presented Neil Delamere’s Just For Laughs, Eureka! The Big Bang Query and Republic of Telly for RTÉ.

Ep.17 Bath Boy (reading list)- Neil Delamere

Dane Baptiste

In this episode Dane takes us through his favourite comedians and his biggest influences. Original and provocative, Baptiste is hailed as one of the most exciting acts to break in years. His extensive TV credits include Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Mock the Week (BBC Two), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Black, British and Funny (Channel 4), Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC Two), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), Hypothetical (Dave), Tonight at the London Palladium (ITV1), Live from the BBC (BBC Three), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Comedians Solve World Problems (Comedy Central) and more. During the 2020 lockdown Baptiste performed on The Big Night In (BBC One) for Children in Need and Comic Relief. He has also hosted Live At The Apollo (BBC Two), Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and created, wrote and starred in his own sitcom Sunny D (BBC Three/One), which was the first black sitcom commissioned by the BBC in 20 years and is now being reformatted for US markets.

In this episode Dane takes us through his favourite comedians and his biggest influences.  Original and provocative, Baptiste is hailed as one of the most exciting acts to break in years. His extensive TV credits include Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Mock the Week (BBC Two), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Black, British and Funny (Channel 4), Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC Two), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), Hypothetical (Dave), Tonight at the London Palladium (ITV1), Live from the BBC (BBC Three), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Comedians Solve World Problems (Comedy Central) and more. During the 2020 lockdown Baptiste performed on The Big Night In (BBC One) for Children in Need and Comic Relief. He has also hosted Live At The Apollo (BBC Two), Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and created, wrote and starred in his own sitcom Sunny D (BBC Three/One), which was the first black sitcom commissioned by the BBC in 20 years and is now being reformatted for US markets.

Ep.16 - Got Moxie (reading list) - Dane Baptiste 

Craig Williams

In this episode we spoke to Mark's accountant Craig Williams from Zen Accountancy. Riki was sceptical at at first but this ended being one of our most important episodes. If you're a comedian and you don't wanna be ruined by the tax man check this out. https://z-e-n.co.uk/

In this episode we spoke to Mark's accountant Craig Williams from Zen Accountancy. Riki was sceptical at at first but this ended being one of our most important episodes. If you're a comedian and you don't wanna be ruined by the tax man check this out. <a href="https://z-e-n.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://z-e-n.co.uk/</a>

Ep.15-Let's Talk About Tax Baby- Craig Williams

Josh Jones

On today's episode Josh Jones and Sikisa finalist both finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award walk us through how competitions work and how to do well at them.From South London, Barbadian citizen Sikisa has become one of the most exciting acts in the UK, having delighted crowds with her fearless and vivacious personality and immediate warmth and likability.She won the public’s vote in the 2017 BBC New Comedy Award competition, for which she was a finalist. Since then, Sikisa’s TV appearances include Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC), Pie And A Pint (Comedy Central) and Period Dramas (BBC 3). Her radio and podcast credits include Lemonade and Wheel Of Misfortune (BBC Radio 1), The Leak and Mach Fest (BBC Radio Wales). She is also a regular writer on Newsjack (BBC Radio 4).  Born and bred in Manchester, Josh Jones is fast becoming one of the best young acts on the circuit. In just three short years Josh has gone from an open spot to a regular at some of the biggest comedy clubs in the country, including the prestigious Glee Club.2019 has seen Josh nominated for the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, and he continues to wow audiences up and down the country. Josh was also named as one of Chortle’s Ones to Watch in 2019, and will be appearing as part of the Pleasance Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe.

On today's episode Josh Jones and Sikisa finalist both finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award walk us through how competitions work and how to do well at them. From South London, Barbadian citizen Sikisa has become one of the most exciting acts in the UK, having delighted crowds with her fearless and vivacious personality and immediate warmth and likability. She won the public’s vote in the 2017 BBC New Comedy Award competition, for which she was a finalist. Since then, Sikisa’s TV appearances include Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC), Pie And A Pint (Comedy Central) and Period Dramas (BBC 3). Her radio and podcast credits include Lemonade and Wheel Of Misfortune (BBC Radio 1), The Leak and Mach Fest (BBC Radio Wales). She is also a regular writer on Newsjack (BBC Radio 4).   Born and bred in Manchester, Josh Jones is fast becoming one of the best young acts on the circuit. In just three short years Josh has gone from an open spot to a regular at some of the biggest comedy clubs in the country, including the prestigious Glee Club. 2019 has seen Josh nominated for the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, and he continues to wow audiences up and down the country. Josh was also named as one of Chortle’s Ones to Watch in 2019, and will be appearing as part of the Pleasance Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Ep.14- Comedy Competitions The Heist- (Josh Jones and Sikisa) 

Mark Olver

Runi Talwar

In today's episode we talk about race in the comedy scene in the UK and how to get gigs to build a career. Raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Runi Talwar started performing stand up comedy while living in Australia. Now based in London, he has appeared at many UK comedy clubs and was a finalist in 2 Northdown’s New Act of the Year competition.As a stand up comedian in Australia, he has performed at Sydney’s Comedy Store, as well as appearing at comedy festivals across the country.

In today's episode we talk about race in the comedy scene in the UK and how to get gigs to build a career.  Raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Runi Talwar started performing stand up comedy while living in Australia. Now based in London, he has appeared at many UK comedy clubs and was a finalist in 2 Northdown’s New Act of the Year competition. As a stand up comedian in Australia, he has performed at Sydney’s Comedy Store, as well as appearing at comedy festivals across the country.

Ep.13- Getting Gigs - Runi Talwar (starring Mark Olver)

Lucy Porter

On today's episode, Lucy Porter gives us her favourite comedians and the ones that had the biggest influence on her. Lucy has been a huge hit with comedy audiences up and down the country for over ten years with her distinctive, bouncy, feel-good comedy. She has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Brighton Festival and many clubs around Britain. She is also a regular voice on BBC Radio 4 in various panel shows, including Quote... Unquote and The Personality Test.

EP.12 - Wise Washerwoman - Lucy Porter (Reading List)

Joe Lycett

On today's episode Mark, Riki and Joe talk about their first proper gig back from the pando.Joe  Lycett is a British comedian and television presenter. He has appeared on TV shows including Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, QI, as the announcer on Saturday BBC One show Epic Win, the narrator for Ibiza Weekender and as the presenter on BBC Two's The Great British Sewing Bee and Channel 4's consumer rights show, Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. In February 2020, Lycett briefly changed his name by deed poll to Hugo Boss as part of a protest against the fashion brand of the same name.

On today's episode Mark, Riki and Joe talk about their first proper gig back from the pando. Joe  Lycett is a British comedian and television presenter. He has appeared on TV shows including Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, QI, as the announcer on Saturday BBC One show Epic Win, the narrator for Ibiza Weekender and as the presenter on BBC Two's The Great British Sewing Bee and Channel 4's consumer rights show, Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. In February 2020, Lycett briefly changed his name by deed poll to Hugo Boss as part of a protest against the fashion brand of the same name.

Ch.2-Ep.1 - Hackey Pig - Joe Lycett

Jon Richardson

In the final episode of series 1 of Oh Captain My Captain we speak to the hilarious Jon Richardson. This episode started with a simple chat with Jon where he then had to excuse himself because he had to deal with a big dog in his garden. The life of a TV comedian is truly glamourous. After returning we then took all the questions you guys submitted and asked Jon. This is our first episode of ask a comic anything!

In the final episode of series 1 of Oh Captain My Captain we speak to the hilarious Jon Richardson. This episode started with a simple chat with Jon where he then had to excuse himself because he had to deal with a big dog in his garden. The life of a TV comedian is truly glamourous.  After returning we then took all the questions you guys submitted and asked Jon. This is our first episode of ask a comic anything!

Ep. 10 Big Dog (QnA) - Jon Richardson 

Angela Barnes

In today's episode we spoke with the incredible Angela Barnes about her comedic influences and inspirations. Angela gave Riki some advice that would be useful for any new comedian. Angela was worries she would give us some "uncool" comedians but it turned out that she came up with some extremely hilarious people that Riki had never heard of before. I usually speak in the 3rd person for these but I have to say this was my favourite ending so far because it really shows what Mark means when he says comedians love comedy. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

In today's episode we spoke with the incredible Angela Barnes about her comedic influences and inspirations. Angela gave Riki some advice that would be useful for any new comedian. Angela was worries she would give us some "uncool" comedians but it turned out that she came up with some extremely hilarious people that Riki had never heard of before.  I usually speak in the 3rd person for these but I have to say this was my favourite ending so far because it really shows what Mark means when he says comedians love comedy. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Ep. 9 BugBear (reading list) - Angela Barnes

Thanyia Moore

In today's episode Mark gets to finally feel like he's in his comfort zone by doing the thing he's probably done more than anyone else... compèring. To help Riki learn more about it he's gotten the help of the great compère and host Thanyia Moore. Compèring is an important part of any comics toolkit and it can definitely seem intimidating at times. Check out the episode to get some tips on compèring and whether it's for you. Thanyia is an actress, comedian, writer and presenter from London.In 2018 she joined the likes of Katherine Ryan, Andi Osho, Sarah Millican, Miss London Hughes, and Desiree Birch when she was crowned Funny Women Champion, Beating over 400 women in the process.She has been performing comedy since 2012 and is affectionately known as one of the hardest working comedians on the circuit. She is one of the only females in the UK who works both the mainstream and Black comedy scenes simultaneously. This position was cemented when she reached the semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy Award in 2018.

In today's episode Mark gets to finally feel like he's in his comfort zone by doing the thing he's probably done more than anyone else... compèring. To help Riki learn more about it he's gotten the help of the great compère and host Thanyia Moore. Compèring is an important part of any comics toolkit and it can definitely seem intimidating at times. Check out the episode to get some tips on compèring and whether it's for you.  Thanyia is an actress, comedian, writer and presenter from London. In 2018 she joined the likes of Katherine Ryan, Andi Osho, Sarah Millican, Miss London Hughes, and Desiree Birch when she was crowned Funny Women Champion, Beating over 400 women in the process. She has been performing comedy since 2012 and is affectionately known as one of the hardest working comedians on the circuit. She is one of the only females in the UK who works both the mainstream and Black comedy scenes simultaneously. This position was cemented when she reached the semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy Award in 2018.

Ep.8 Rice Race War (compèring) - Thanyia Moore 

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