Contrived & Insufferable

041: Tim Meredith, Jenny Haufek & Amy Dickinson | The M&S Licker by Sam Rae

Recorded as part of a charity livestream. Watch here: https://youtu.be/CF9LPZ3c3ek?si=yKOsJYvJY7dDf5Tb The audio on this episode is not very good unfortunately but it's still a great episode!

Sam, Tim and Jenny discuss Improv best practices, microwave meals and watching sex scenes with Grandma. Tim on Blue sky: https://bsky.app/profile/stellartim.bsky.social Sam on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/samrae.bsky.social Goblins podcast: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/goblin Merebros stream: https://www.twitch.tv/thebrothersmeredith

Sam & Tim discuss Battleships, Theatre and many other topics. Tim on Blue sky: https://bsky.app/profile/stellartim.bsky.social Sam on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/samrae.bsky.social Goblins podcast: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/goblin Merebros stream: https://www.twitch.tv/thebrothersmeredith

Hosted by Sam Rae, Contrived & Insufferable is an improv & chat podcast with guests. Sam pitches new goblins, Tim & Jenny compete for the same job. Goblins Podcast: https://x.com/goblinspod Jenny's twitter: https://x.com/JenHaufy Follow ContrivedPod: https://x.com/contrivedpod https://www.instagram.com/contrivedpod

Hosted by Sam Rae, Contrived & Insufferable is an Improv and Chat podcast. Simon discusses his favourite bedtime snack, Kathy tells us about her hometown video rental store and Tim is there also.

Sam Rae, Erin Enfys, Tim Meredith and Amy Dicksinson discuss the long hiatus, and how things have changed over the years.

Musician, free-style rap and improv. Literally everything you could ask for. Jennie Moloney and Gramski join Sam and Erin for more chat, improv and music. Find Jennie: https://soundcloud.com/jennie-moloney https://www.facebook.com/jenniemoloneymusic/ Find Gramski: https://www.facebook.com/mcgramski/

Improviser and comedian Simon Goodway joins Sam and Erin for a very warm instalment of Contrived & Insufferable.

Tim and Amy join Erin and Sam for a chaotic journey through comedy and improv. https://twitter.com/DynamiteImprov https://twitter.com/contrivedpod

Eden joins Sam and Erin to talk about themed restaurants, silent clubs, pets and much more. Follow Eden: https://twitter.com/EAlexande Insta: https://www.instagram.com/EAlexande Leave a 5 star review on iTunes for the chance to win a limited edition Contrived & Insufferable t-shirt.

Comedian Louise Leigh joins Sam and Erin for a raucous episode of fun, chat and improv. Louise's links: https://twitter.com/speshmagiclady http://www.funnylouiseleigh.com/

Debbie Bridge and Gillian English join Sam and Erin for an excellent episode of chat and improv. Links for Debbie: https://twitter.com/debbiebridge Links for Gillian: https://twitter.com/Gillian_English https://www.facebook.com/GillianMarieEnglish Links for the podcast: https://twitter.com/contrivedpod https://twitter.com/erinenfys https://twitter.com/samuelrae_

Aimee Cooper and Simon Goodway join Sam (and, later, Erin) for another excellent episode. Find Aimee on insta: https://www.instagram.com/aimeecooperforms/ Follow Simon: https://twitter.com/simongoodway Tea And Toast: https://www.instagram.com/teaandtoastimprov/ https://twitter.com/teaandtoastbtn

Note: Apologies for any audio problems in the first part of this episode. Richard Pulsford joins Sam to talk about his new show and upcoming events. Microwaves, horny peacocks and outdated office supplies are the hot topics this week. Follow Richard: https://twitter.com/RichardPulsford Leave a five star review on iTunes for the chance to win a "Contrived & Insufferable" T-shirt. Tweet your intros to @contrivedpod using #intro In the format: "Welcome to C&I, the only podcast..."

Elena and (slightly later) Matt join Sam for another episode of Contrived & Insufferable. "Orphan Voice", Basketball, 3D headsets are all discussed amongst some excellent improv.

Thank you to everyone who watched and joined in and thank you to all the guests who made it such an amazing event. Hosts: Sam Rae and Erin Enfys Guests: Alegna Dezlein Amy Dickinson Ben Stephens Ben Tucker Elena Kerrigan Helen B Jennifer Haufek Simon Goodway Simon Plotkin Tim Meredith

Thank you to everyone who watched and joined in and thank you to all the guests who made it such an amazing event. Hosts: Sam Rae and Erin Enfys Guests: Alegna Dezlein Amy Dickinson Ben Stephens Ben Tucker Elena Kerrigan Helen B Jennifer Haufek Simon Goodway Simon Plotkin Tim Meredith

This episode should have been released on the 20th May but Sam messed up the scheduling because he is a bunch of crows in a hessian sack, pretending to be a human. Regular guest Simon Goodway of Tea and Toast joins Sam and Erin for another excellent episode. Follow Tea and Toast: https://twitter.com/teaandtoastbtn Follow Simon: https://twitter.com/simongoodway Follow Erin: https://twitter.com/erinenfys Don't follow Sam (because of the aforementioned crow thing): https://twitter.com/samuelrae_ Demi Adejuyigbe's 21st September video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG7YHFT4hjw

Alan Byrne joins Sam and Erin for more improv and chat. The 8mm podcast network: https://www.8mmnetwork.com/ FUF: https://soundcloud.com/fufpodcast Michael Doesn't Know: https://podcasts.apple.com/mt/podcast/michael-doesnt-know/id816961504?mt=2 Broken Pieces podcast: https://soundcloud.com/brokenpiecespodcast Cool Albanian language experiment guy: https://twitter.com/FatosVladi The festival mentioned by Alan: http://www.hearsayfestival.ie https://twitter.com/HearSayFestival

Co-Author of "Listen! Say Yes! Commit", Harry Puckering joins Erin and Sam for more chat and improv. Note: This episode was recorded in late March and was originally meant to be released much earlier. As a result, it contains references to several "upcoming" events that have now passed. Our apologies for any confusion. This was also the first episode for which Erin was an the official co-host, so if you're updating the Contrived & Insufferable Lore Wiki, please make a note of that.

Three members of the Black Cherry Company improv sqaud join Sam and Erin for more chat and improv! Black Cherry Company https://www.blackcherrycompany.co.uk/ Back To Front @ The Brighton Fringe: https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/back-to-front-132428/ Erin's "Sh*t Scripts: Bad Manors": https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/sht-scripts-bad-manors-130690/

Simon Plotkin and Alex Shaw join Sam Rae and Erin Enfys for more chat and improv. Military drama etiquette, body hair and the hilarity of owning a penis are all discussed. Do The Thing @ The Brighton Fringe: https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/do-the-thing-the-made-up-musical-132383/ Chaotic Biopic @ The Brighton Fringe: https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/off-the-cuffs-chaotic-biopic-132469/ Erin's "Sh*t Scripts: Bad Manors" https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/sht-scripts-bad-manors-130690/ Follow the podcast: twitter.com/contrivedpod Follow Sam: twitter.com/samuelrae_ Follow Erin: twitter.com/erinenfys

Simon, Katharine and Josh join Sam and Erin for more improv and chat. What's the difference between muffins and cupcakes? Should you co-operate with a murder investigation? All this and more. Tea & Toast at the Brighton Fringe: https://www.facebook.com/events/392948541470118/ Erin's "Sh*t Scripts: Bad Manors" https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/sht-scripts-bad-manors-130690/ Follow Contrived & Insufferable twitter.com/contrivedpod Follow Sam twitter.com/samuelrae_

Returning guests Helen and Kathy join Sam and Erin to talk about their new Two-prov act as well as other exciting projects. Fake News, Daylight savings and many other subjects are covered in exhaustive detail. Follow Tiny Dynamite: https://twitter.com/DynamiteImprov Tea and Toast at the Brighton Fringe: https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/bla-bla-land-134480/ Tea & Toast social media: https://www.facebook.com/teaandtoastimprov/ https://twitter.com/teaandtoastbtn https://www.instagram.com/teaandtoastimprov/ Erin's "Sh*t Scripts: Bad Manors" https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/sht-scripts-bad-manors-130690/

Joshua, Alex and Rocco of "All Men Must Sing: A Parody of Ice & Fire" join Sam and Erin to talk about their show at the Brighton Fringe and talk about Hip Hop Times Tables, the possible passing of the Olsen twins and unrelated, fantasy shows on HBO. https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/all-men-must-sing-a-parody-of-ice-fire-132984/

Debbie Bridge and Blossom Yoda Bridge join Sam and Erin for calm episode of chat and improv with our first non-human guest. Follow Debbie on twitter: https://twitter.com/debbiebridge Erin's Brighton Fringe show: https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/sht-scripts-bad-manors-130690/

Jenny, Helen and Ben of Tiny Dynamite join Erin and Sam for more chat and improv. Follow Tiny Dynamite: https://twitter.com/DynamiteImprov Erin's "Sh*t Scripts: Bad Manors" https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/sht-scripts-bad-manors-130690/ Follow Erin: https://twitter.com/erinenfys Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/samuelrae_ Follow the podcast: https://twitter.com/contrivedpod

Chris, Ben and Tim join Sam and Erin for more chat and improv. Follow Tiny Dynamite: https://twitter.com/DynamiteImprov Erin's "Sh*t Scripts: Bad Manors" https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/sht-scripts-bad-manors-130690/ Follow Erin: https://twitter.com/erinenfys Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/samuelrae_ Follow the podcast: https://twitter.com/contrivedpod

Unofficial co-host Erin Enfys and guest comedian Rebekka Turner join host, Sam Rae for another excellent episode of Contrived & Insufferable. Both Rebekka and Erin have shows in the Brighton Fringe. Erin's "Sh*t Scripts: Bad Manors" https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/sht-scripts-bad-manors-130690/ Rebekka's "Like a Porcelain Doll with a Chainsaw" https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/rebekka-turner-like-a-porcelain-doll-with-a-chainsaw-132348/ Follow Rebekka: https://twitter.com/BexTurnerComedy Follow Erin: https://twitter.com/erinenfys Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/samuelrae_ Follow the podcast: https://twitter.com/contrivedpod

Host Sam Rae is joined by Improvisers Katharine Steer and Simon Goodway for another round of upbeat improv and chat. Did you call it "Living Room" or "Sitting Room"? What's your favourite desert? These and other big questions will be answered. Tea & Toast at the Brighton Fringe: https://www.facebook.com/events/392948541470118/ Follow Contrived & Insufferable twitter.com/contrivedpod Follow Sam twitter.com/samuelrae_

TEA AND TOAST at the Brighton Fringe!: https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/bla-bla-land-134480/ The talented Elena Kerrigan and Kathy Manson of Tea and Toast join Erin Enfys and host, Sam Rae for another superb episode of Contrived & Insufferable. Tea & Toast social media: https://www.facebook.com/teaandtoastimprov/ https://twitter.com/teaandtoastbtn https://www.instagram.com/teaandtoastimprov/ Tea & Toast will also be performing at the Feb performance of The Concept: https://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/comedy/the-concept/ Elena social media: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g187484-Santander_Cantabria-Vacations.html https://turismo.santander.es/en/home/?fbclid=IwAR1MY3LkVYkF7hpa4hW8yFT2INOATcT7BIyxJeaTNC0VH9o_WIsPDQOGlZ0 Erin Enfys social media: http://twitter.com/erinenfys Sam Rae social media: http://twitter.com/samuelrae_

Erin Enfys joins host Sam Rae for another excellent episode of Contrived & Insufferable. Follow Erin on twitter: @erinenfys More Contrived & Insufferable: contrivedpod.com Follow Contrived & Insufferable on twitter: @contrivedpod Follow Sam on twitter: @samuelrae_

Maydays: https://www.themaydays.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/maydaysimprov/ Maydays Studio: https://www.facebook.com/themaydaysstudio/ Buckbuck games: https://www.buckbuckgames.com/ Sam on twitter: @samuelrae_ Contrived and Insufferable on twitter: @contrivedpod Go to contrivedpod.com for more

Jen Rowe of the Maydays and Simon Goodway of Tea & Toast join host, Sam Rae for another episode of chat and improv. Maydays: https://www.facebook.com/maydaysimprov/ Maydays Studio: https://www.facebook.com/themaydaysstudio/ Tea and Toast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teaandtoastimprov/ Sam on twitter: @samuelrae_ Contrived and Insufferable on twitter: @contrivedpod Go to contrivedpod.com for more

Actual blood relations Louis and Jack Heriz-Smith join host, Sam Rae for another episode of Contrived & Insufferable. Amorphous Horse on twitter: https://twitter.com/amorphoushorse Sam on twitter: https://twitter.com/samuelrae_

Louis Heriz-Smith joins me for another episode of your favourite podcast. Jam it into your brain.

Heather's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Musicimprov The Concept: http://thenurserytheatre.com/the-concept/ The Maydays: https://www.themaydays.co.uk/ Ben's BuckBuckGames: http://buckbuckgames.com/ http://stanmerhouse.co.uk/phantasmagoria/ Sam's twitter: https://twitter.com/samuelrae_ Follow Contrived & Insufferable to stay up to date: https://twitter.com/contrivedpod

Scoops 20th July: https://www.facebook.com/events/570421553352743/ Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3432493 Ben & Simon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXbsC2dN3t_Py1utngxz5TA Follow Contrived & Insufferable on twitter: https://twitter.com/contrivedpod Follow Sam on twitter: https://twitter.com/samuelrae_

Simon and Ben of "Simon and Ben Do Improv Together" join host Sam Rae for a lively round of improv and chat. Improvised PG Wodehouse: https://www.facebook.com/theoldlemon Scoops @ Maydays Studios https://www.facebook.com/Scoops-Improv-Comedy-Brighton-602732320093495/

Special guests Louis and Carrie bring some fresh perspectives to episode 2. Two-Prov Showcase: https://www.facebook.com/events/1408287395984295/ r/cospenis: VERY NSFW: https://www.reddit.com/r/cospenis/ The statue on the hove plinth: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43850966

Matt Callaghan joins me for the inaugural episode of a new podcast or possibly a reboot of the old one.