Anthony Young: Loft Conversions by Day, Pink Lane Bakery by Choice, Happy Endings Optional

In this week's episode of Geordie Pride: Voices from the North East, we chat with Anthony Young – a stand-up comedian who's been making audiences laugh for over 13 years.  From call centres and comedy clubs to loft conversions and life lessons, Anthony's story is full of wit, warmth and honesty. He opens up about how he first got into stand-up during one of the darkest times in his life - and how laughter became his way of finding hope again.  We chat about:  😂 How comedy helped him through grief, anxiety and tough times  🏠 Loft conversions, Pink Lane Bakery and life back home with his mam  🎤 Gigging alongside comedy greats like Kevin Bridges, Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey  💀 Why dark humour runs deep in the North East (and why that's a good thing!)  🚫 Plus, plenty of hilarious moments you probably shouldn't play in front of the kids!    This one's full of laughter, real talk, and that one-of-a-kind North East spirit that finds humour in even the hardest moments.     🎭 About Anthony Young  Anthony Young is a North East comedian who's been performing stand-up for over 13 years, sharing stages with some of the UK's biggest comedy names including Kevin Bridges, Carl Hutchinson, Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey.  Known for his quick wit, dark humour and relatable stories about family life, Anthony has become a favourite on the Northern comedy circuit. When he's not on stage, he's grafting on loft conversions - and sharing the kind of down-to-earth humour that only a Geordie could deliver.     🌐 Connect with Anthony Young  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthyoung83/    🌍 More from Geordie Pride:   🎧 Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk   📺 YouTube: Geordie Pride Channel   📸 Instagram: @geordiepride   💌 Apply to be a guest or sponsor an episode: geordiepride.co.uk/apply   📮 Want a shoutout? Tell us what you love about the North East: [email protected]