Jokes with Mark Simmons

On this episode of tour talk Mark & Danny chat about Edinburgh previews and a couple of jokes they have dropped from their new shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finlay Christie returns to tell us three jokes he can't get to work and his favourite jokes from a movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Markus Birdman brings us 2 jokes he's working on and tells us his favourite joke from another comedianYou can support the podcast by joining the Patreon here: www.patreon.com/jokeswithmark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live At The Apollo's Emmanuel Sonubi joins us to chat about jokes and how to make jokes work even if they aren't worthy of the laugh. If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so on patreon here https://www.patreon.com/c/jokeswithmark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny returns from the New Zealand Comedy Festival, Mark breaks down the tour show in Blackpool and we have some real talk to end the podcast #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer nominee, Bilal Zafar, joins us to chat through some of his jokes that he's not quite happy with yet.See Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Roberts bring sis some more routines she's not quite happy with yet.See Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/See Danny on tour here https://dannywardcomedy.co.uk/wheres-ward/#the-holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traditional episode where Ben Norris brings jokes he's working onSee Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/See Danny in New Zealand here: https://dannywardcomedy.co.uk/wheres-ward/#the-holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys discuss the dynamics of a home town gig and analyse why Mark's video went viralSee Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/See Danny in New Zealand here https://dannywardcomedy.co.uk/wheres-ward/#the-holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a presenter gap at radio 2, the boys put together an audition tape to try to snap up the breakfast show slot. See Mark one tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/See Danny on tour here https://dannywardcomedy.co.uk/wheres-ward/#the-holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark and Danny are backstage in Exeter, find out what's an audience member in Glasgow called Mark, what jokes the boys have been coming up with and Danny delivers his bad back seminarSee Mark on tour here:  https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/See Danny on tour here: www.dannywardcomedy.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out what happened in the worst week of the tour! Journey from hell, Mark has to stop his show mid set and Danny saves the day!See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/See Danny on tour here: https://dannywardcomedy.co.uk/wheres-ward/#the-holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another glimpse into touring life on the road. Sometime audience kindly bring gifts, this time its Pork Pies! We also witness a disaster before Danny goes on stage to do his setSee Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/See Danny on tour here https://dannywardcomedy.co.uk/wheres-ward/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny meets King Charles, Queen Camilla & Idris Elba, as well as behind the scenes gossip from Mark's new tour Jest to Impress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back on the road, Mark's been back on Mock The Week, and we hear all of the behind the scenes gossip of both Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FAQ boy producer Joel hits Mark with the latest listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More gold from Bob Mills. They talk Jokes, being on tv in the 90's & whether or not Bob can be convinced to go to Edinburgh. #awooga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happened on the red carpet? Danny isn't happy! Hear the warts and all 'Is this thing on?' movie premiere experience. The boys are also two shows deep into Mark's new Jest To Impress tour and we hear what it's like to be back on tour.See Mark's tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/and see Danny's tour of his show The Holiday here: https://dannywardcomedy.co.uk/wheres-ward/#the-holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy circuit legend and win, lose or draw host Bob Mills joins the boys to chat about jokes, and he's told and heard a lot of them over his impressive career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We reveal the Best Act, Best MC, Best Independent Promoter & Outstanding Achievement in the 2025 Comics' Comic awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas gig report, Danny gives his verdict on the new jingle and Mark reveals something very personal.Merry Xmas, come see us on tour nest year here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the best acts on the UK comedy circuit, Raymond and Mr Timpkins, are retiring and Mark and Danny have gotten the exclusive interview. We chat about 35 years of their act, how it's developed and what they will miss the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys christen the sky lounge for their first recording it their new home. There's a lot of catching up to do, tune it to see what's been happening on the live comedy circuit this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producer Joel is back and he's bringing the mailbag! See Danny's award winning show The Holiday in London here:m https://www.museumofcomedy.com/danny-ward-the-holiday/See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blank Peng joins the boys to talk about comedy in China, the jokes she can't get to work and Mark treats us to his probably incorrect definition of what a terroist is.See Mark on tour here : https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny has bought some more tat, Mark has a child in the front row of his show and the boys run through a joke that doesn't work.See Mark on tour from January here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julian Deane is back! We hear about his gig in Saudi, Mark says something stupid and some good old fashioned catching up.See Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poetry slam time! As promised Mark & Danny spit some verse in this week's edition of circuit talk. Plus all the gossip from our latest gigs.See mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fizzy tits, previews together & Danny's photo shoots are just a few of the topics covered in this episode. You have to hear it to believe it.See Bella at the soho theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/bella-hull-doctors-hate-her/See Danny in Herne Bay 5th November: https://www.ents24.com/herne-bay-events/round-the-bends/danny-wards-best-bits-hosted-by-mark-simmons/7371720See Danny in London: https://www.museumofcomedy.com/danny-ward-the-holiday/See Mark on tour from January: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny brings us a joke he tried last week, Mark highlights some critical instagram comments and Danny reveals how he once abused himself with a Lemsip.See Mark on his UK & Ireland tour - Tickets available www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being back on the circuit, parking tickets & scumbag heckler's are the talking points on today's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live at the Apollo's Laura Lexx returns to tell us three more routines she's not quite happy with and also gives us a sneak peek into her new podcast 'The Comedy Bureau'See Laura on tour with her new show YO YOSee Mark on tour from January. Tickets available at www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One month since the fringe, what's been happening? See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealands Becky Umbers joins the boys to chat through jokes ideas about looking after strangers bags on the train, horses issues with uber and much more!See Mark on tour with Danny on support duties here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Tower of London, the most commonly used word and fox hunting are the topics of jokes Tom Houghton is workshopping with Mark and Danny in todays episode.See Tom on tour here: https://honourabletom.com/pages/tour-datesSee Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joke heavy podcast with Simon Harriyott who's just finished his debut Edinburgh run. Go check out his show 'Autastic' for one night only at Angel Comedy on Sunday 28th September.Mark and Danny are back on tour from January, tickets available at www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final episode of Fringe Talk 2025. Many questions are answered, How does Danny get on at the ISH Comedy Awards? What is the final podcast chart standing? What is Mark's joke about a blender? The regular Jokes Podcast will be back very soon. Hit that subscribe button, listen all the way to AWOOGA, we really appreciate you all tuning in.Mark is going on tour very soon, head to [email protected] for tix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we chat all things Free Fringe with Luke Meredith. Luke is in charge of the day to day running of the PBH Free Fringe and tells us how it works for the performers, the audience and the venues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do American comedians think of the fringe? Has Danny made it onto the ISH Comedy Awards shortlist? Find out here with our guest Joe Sib. Check out his show at the festival 9pm at Gilded Balloon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode we attempt to delve into the depths of what it's like doing front of house at the fringe but it's mostly Evie and Fynn hoping Mark and Danny get married. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fringe newcomer Fab let's us know what it's like doing the full month of festival for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's here! It's the new season of Taskmaster's Phil Ellis. It's a no holds barred episode, not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we learn about being on the Edinburgh Awards prize panel, the differences between Australia festivals and the Edinburgh fringe and lots more. Dan Willis joins to lift the lid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny receives some good news, we hear a cracking listener fringe story and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Identity theft, the Free Fringe and all the usual favourites are on the menu on todays episode with guest Bennett Arron.See Bennett at the Liquid rooms at 16.15, Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45 every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rollercoaster of an episode this one. Starts with some bad news and then Mark gets a surprise. Tune in for this no holds barred podcast about the ups and downs of the Edinburgh Festival | See Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms 1.45 every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chortle reviewer, Steve Bennett, joins the boys to give insight on a day in the life of a fringe reviewer | See Danny at midday Banshee Labyrinth & Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Caulfield joins the boys to chat about her 20 years at the fringe, being on the side of a bus and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fringe newcomer, Sophie Wren joins the boys to chat about her first experience of doing a solo show at the festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fringe veteran, Hils Jago, has an eye for talent with comedy stars such as Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett & Sarah Millican all winning her Amused Moose Laugh Off competition. She chats to the boys here about here 40 years at the fringe.See Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.