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Catharsis - the show where Tiff Stevenson and a funny guest dig deep into their anger, and seek resolution, sort of. This season: Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman, Ria Lina and more!
Also the home of Tiny Revolutions
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Ian Moore
Comedian, author and now French national Ian Moore on how being labelled the 'thick Northerner' by a school teacher has stayed with him, on his wish for France-style revolution in Britain or for the grown-ups to step in and remove the awful current government, and on British people's often inaccurate interpretation of the French.
Ian and Tiff then help out a listener with an Angry Aunt problem.
Produced by Harriet Wells, Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
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May 28, 2023
Lou Sanders
Comedian, podcaster and author Lou Sanders explains her old grudge from an hors d'oeuvres faux pas, tells us why she's not having the increased tourism myth that comes from having a monarchy, and explains why emergency services need to calm their sirens down as they're just a bit too noisy and stressful.
Tiff and Lou then get to grips with a listener's problem in Angry Aunt.
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May 22, 2023
Jena Friedman
Comedian, writer, producer and author Jena Friedman on her bone to pick with Elon Musk's Twitter and the wider problem with billionaires, then speaks of her ongoing upset at the lack of female reproductive rights in the US, and why it's possible to view Megan Phelps-Roper, formerly of the Westboro Baptist Church, within a new context having fled the repressive cult.
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May 14, 2023
Chris Brookmyre
Acclaimed crime novelist Chris Brookmyre on the old grudge held against him by a commissioning editor who kept giving one particular journalist the job of writing vicious reviews of his books.
On how the media narrative of a nation united over the King's coronation boiled his piss.
And why his unpopular opinion is his love of the glam rock film Velvet Goldmine.
Chris and Tiff then delve into the 1970s rock beef between Neil Young and Lynryd Skynyrd and their songs about the American South and Alabama.
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May 7, 2023
Andy Zaltzman
Andy Zaltzman of The Bugle, The News Quiz and Test Match Special tells Tiff how being spurned by Mock The Week annoyed him early in his career, how the partisan combative tone of all news these days makes him weary, and how the repetitive formulaic presentation and relentless positivity of reality TV shows like The Great British Bake Off drives him up the wall.
He then explains to Tiff how the human race's determination to undo all great work done by other parts of the human race is the greatest of historic beefs
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
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Apr 30, 2023
Shaparak Khorsandi
Shaparak tells Tiff about her old grudge with a lady on a works do who accused her of stealing one of their bottles of wine and told her to 'chill out', then explains her problem with Rishi Sunak's 'maths until 18' plan, before calling out people who save seats for their friends who aren't even at the venue yet.
Shaparak then explains the historic beef between grime artists Stormzy and Wiley.
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Apr 24, 2023
Ali Macofsky
Ali talks to Tiff about when her childhood friend would whisper demonically under her breath when she'd had enough of her company, then addresses the Dalai Lama asking a child to suck his tongue, before discussing her lack of love for sweet things.
Tiff and Ali then pick apart a listener's issue with prawns in Angry Aunt.
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Apr 16, 2023
Mark Thomas
Pre-algorithm comedian and activist Mark Thomas explains his old grudge against Gibraltar, its tax breaks and the taxi driver that ripped him off on his journey to see the monkeys, then unleashes on the nastiness and racism of the Conservative government, before making his case for climate protest group Just Stop Oil as a force for good, drawing comparisons with the Suffragettes.
Mark and Tiff then take a look at the historic beef between the Cavaliers and the Roundheads, looking at Oliver Cromwell specifically.
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Apr 2, 2023
Rhys James
Rhys on why he holds a grudge against Jake Gyllenhaal of all people, on how Arsenal's likely league title win is making him lose his mind, and why getting married is ridiculous.
Rhys and Tiff then discuss the historic beef between the Dassler brothers, which led to the creation of the Adidas and Puma sports brands.
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Mar 27, 2023
Rachel Parris
Rachel tells us about getting a little revenge on a former colleague who made sarcastic comments when she left her job to pursue comedy, explains why the childcare crisis in the UK is making things hard for working parents, and argues that 'don't feed the trolls' isn't always the correct response online.
Tiff and Rachel then discuss political and ideological differences of opinion within families, with a look at the Mitford sisters.
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Mar 20, 2023
Darren Harriott
Darren tells us about the motivation to get payback on his former boss from when he worked as security in a music venue, explains why he thinks Elon Musk actually gets a bit of a hard time, and why croissants should be banned before midday.
Tiff and Darren then get irate at an Angry Aunt letter, but this time they're angry at the listener.
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Mar 12, 2023
Rachel Fairburn
Rachel on the old boss that took a dislike to her for no particular reason, on the way the cost of living crisis is reported to everyone suffering from the effects of it, and why she's got no interest in any new films.
Then she and Tiff discuss one of the all-time great feuds, Blur vs Oasis in the 'battle of Britpop' in 1995, and shares the reason she can no longer listen to Damon Albarn.
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Mar 5, 2023
Paul Bertellotti (aka Scottish Boyfriend)
Paul reveals the Star Wars casting call that could have changed the very course of his life, then calls for revolution to address the growing wealth inequality in the country, and explains why fruit machines should be banned from every pub that Tiff goes in.
Then the happy couple address the historic beef between the two of them regarding Tiff's chronically tardy time-keeping.
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Feb 27, 2023
Sara Pascoe
Sara on the ongoing neediness of corporations, companies and shops emailing her wanting her time and feedback, on the response to Chelsea Handler's silly satire on being child-free and the wider societal pressure on women to reproduce, and why she hates it when people ask her on Instagram where she got her clothes.
Then a look at the historic beef over the origins of the sawing-a-girl-in-half magic trick evolves into a chat about the intellectual property of jokes in comedy.
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
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Feb 20, 2023
Lottie Bedlow
Lottie opens up to Tiff about her secret Valentine's admirer throughout her childhood, on being absolutely fed up with literally all of the news and, more importantly, the crime of putting sweet food in savoury food.
Tiff and Lottie then discuss television chef Fanny Craddock and her historic beef with Devonshire housewife Gwen Troake, before helping out a listener with their Angry Aunt problem.
Produced by Laura Turner, Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
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Feb 13, 2023
Athena Kugblenu
Athena brings the fire to this week's episode as she tells Tiff why Jeremy Corbyn has set politics back in this country, then goes in on Brexit and its impact on the UK. She would also, if at all possible, like her inscribed copy of Roots back please.
Tiff and Athena then discuss Maya Angelou and her response to an interviewer's attempt to shame her over her sex work.
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Feb 5, 2023
Sam Morrison
Sam on the speech and debate grudge he's held ever since his sophomore year of high school, on how gamifying the comedy scene could help engage a sporting audience, and why he has a problem with a universally-beloved dish in America.
Tiff and Sam then look at the historic beef between Mariah Carey and Madonna and discuss whether it ultimately helped both artists.
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Jan 30, 2023
Alison Spittle
Alison on how getting then losing her dream role of Mary in the school nativity affected her, on nepo babies and the lack of opportunities in the creative arts for people from working class backgrounds, and why Colin the Caterpillar needs to just f**k off.
Tiff and Alison then dig into the historic beef between Renaissance artists Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, before getting the rage on behalf of a (famous?) listener in Angry Aunt.
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Jan 22, 2023
Roisin Conaty
Roisin on an old grudge who continues to be a monster to her despite the love she has shown him, on a recent well-executed grudge on live TV, and why water is overrated. Tiff and Roisin also get angry on a listener's behalf in Angry Aunt.
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
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Jan 15, 2023
Gilli Apter
Gilli on how she is fuelled by being friend-zoned by her teenage crush who was dating an older woman, on the wider impact of (Kan)Ye and his antisemitic outbursts, and how she wants to come back to the UK for a raging pound.
Tiff and Gilli then dig into the historic beef between the Duke and Duchess of Argyle and an early case of revenge porn, before getting angry on a listener's behalf in Angry Aunt.
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Jan 8, 2023
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud on holding a grudge against people who have it together enough to not have therapy, on the need for gun control in America, and her love of dogs in sweaters.
She then joins Tiff in debating the Coca Cola vs Pepsi historic beef, before they get angry on a listener's behalf in Angry Aunt.
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
Want Tiff to get angry on your behalf in a future episode? Send your gripes to @tiffstevenson on Twitter using the #AngryAunt hashtag.
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Jan 2, 2023
Michelle Shaughnessy
Michelle Shaughnessy shares an old work grudge, describes her strong dislike of olives, and lets off steam about the various 'scandals' that were whipped up in the media around film director Olivia Wilde and her film Don't Worry Darling.
Michelle and Tiff then don their Angry Aunt hats and get enraged on a listener's behalf, accused of winking at a passer-by.
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
Want Tiff to get angry on your behalf in a future episode? Send your gripes to @tiffstevenson on Twitter using the #AngryAunt hashtag.
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Dec 18, 2022
Dane Baptiste
Dane on the pettiness of school hierarchies spilling into adult life, on the stupidity of Brexit and the austerity measures and bank bailouts under this UK government, and on the negative societal implications of Love Island.
Tiff and Dane then dig into the literary feud between William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway, before getting the rage on a listener's behalf for the way they've been treated in the workplace.
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
Want Tiff to get angry on your behalf in a future episode? Send your gripes to @tiffstevenson on Twitter using the #AngryAunt hashtag.
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Dec 11, 2022
Janeane Garofalo
Janeane spoke to Tiff at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival about being labelled as a difficult person to work with on a TV set, the importance of collective industrial action and bargaining, and being a Twiglet tourist in the UK.
Tiff and Janeane then look at the beef between Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, before they get angry on a listener's behalf in Angry Aunt.
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
Want Tiff to get angry on your behalf in a future episode? Send your gripes to @tiffstevenson on Twitter using the #AngryAunt hashtag.
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Dec 4, 2022
Alfie Brown
Alfie on his resentments built up from working in Top Shop's flagship store in Oxford Circus in his formative years, and his fears for the property market as a home-renting family man.
Tiff and Alfie then delve into the historic beef between Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds, before they get angry on a listener's behalf on their experience with estate agents.
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
Want Tiff to get angry on your behalf in a future episode? Send your gripes to @tiffstevenson on Twitter using the #AngryAunt hashtag.
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Nov 27, 2022
Ria Lina
Ria Lina on being too nerdy to get an invite for the prom night limousine, on the rollback of Roe v Wade and women's abortion rights, and how she can't stand background music over conversation, in restaurants and bars, or during sexy times.
Tiff and Ria then dive into the Hollywood feud between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis to try and understand their differences, before Ria gets angry at a microwave on a listener's behalf.
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
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Nov 20, 2022
Sindhu Vee
Sindhu Vee on her regrets at not sticking up for herself more when insulted during her banking career, on the UK government tanking the pound, and why Beyoncé isn't really all that.
Sindhu and Tiff then delve into the historical beef of Rosalind Franklin - whose work was central to the discovery of DNA - and the male scientists who stole her thunder and got the credit for her work. Finally, Tiff dons her Angry Aunt hat and rages on behalf of a listener.
This episode was recorded when the UK had a different Prime Minister!
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
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Nov 13, 2022
Michael Odewale
Michael Odewale on how a Haribo engagement ring rejection in school has fuelled him ever since, how spending Disney dollars in the strip clubs could be the answer to the financial crisis, and how he could overcome his fear of driving with Tiff as his driving instructor.
Michael and Tiff then look to help Van Gogh and Gauguin overcome their ear-slicing differences, before Tiff gets all Angry Aunt on behalf of a listener.
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Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
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Nov 6, 2022
Josh Gondelman
Josh Gondelman on how a long-standing grudge against a tenth grade Spanish teacher may have shaped him into becoming a people pleaser, on his grand plan for revolutionising US federal budgets, and how being stuck in traffic is like being on magic mushrooms.
Josh and Tiff then look to resolve the historic beef between Tesla and Edison in the war of the AC and DC currents, then Tiff turns all Angry Aunt to help a listener with a problem sent into the show.
Want Tiff to get angry on your behalf in a future episode? Send your gripes to @tiffstevenson on Twitter using the #AngryAunt hashtag.
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
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The Gargle
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The Bugle
The Last Post with Alice Fraser
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Bush's Board Game Thing
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Oct 30, 2022
Alice Fraser
Alice Fraser on how curly hair made her look a 'messy thinker' in the law industry, having to make jokes about Donald Trump again, and her love for the Fast and the Furious movie franchise.
Alice and Tiff then dig their teeth into the Bone Wars to try and resolve some historic beef, and get angry on a listener's behalf in Angry Aunt.
Produced by Ped Hunter and Chris Skinner.
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Oct 23, 2022
It's time for Catharsis
Tiff Stevenson is here with a new series of brilliant interviews. Anger is a problem, so let's work through it and make things better!
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Jun 16, 2021
Andy Zaltzman - Tiny Revolutions
A really special guest this week as The Bugle podfather himself Andy Zaltzman joins Tiff Stevenson to talk through his tiny revolutions.
Hear about Andy as a child growing up with a sculptor father, the school report that has stayed with him, his dreams of being a cricket journalist, studying Ancient Greek comedy and how that influenced his work, finding comedic inspiration in the brilliance and inventiveness of Monty Python and The Day Today, how seeing Rob Newman gave him courage to do political comedy, growing as a stand-up comedian via the Edinburgh Fringe, the conception and evolution of The Bugle and how it was his saviour, maintaining a sense of silliness and absurdity when addressing difficult subjects, how the lateral thinking of cryptic crosswords helps his writing process, and the gratitude he feels when living out his childhood dreams of working in cricket on Test Match Special.
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Jun 8, 2021
Maria Bamford
Tiff Stevenson welcomes the wonderful stand-up comedian and actress Maria Bamford to the podcast. Lady Dynamite on Netflix is based on her life story, she's starred in Arrested Development, and has lent her voice to characters on shows such as BoJack Horseman and American Dad!
Hear Maria discuss the joy of being heard on stage, mimicking voices on the television as a child, her unique style as a comic, how Melbourne comedy festival was so welcoming and revolutionary for her, being creative with the comedy form, how she manages her mental health, and the improvement of accessibility within the industry.
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Jun 1, 2021
Gina Yashere
Great stories, insights and positive messages in the latest episode of Tiny Revolutions as Tiff Stevenson welcomes comedian Gina Yashere to the podcast.
Hear Gina on starting out as a lift engineer, the racism and misogyny she faced in school and the workplace, how she inadvertently joined the Nation of Islam, how lack of career opportunities in Britain led to her life-changing decision to move to America, how a Google search led to her co-creating a CBS sitcom with Chuck Lorre, and how embracing positivity and gratitude has been revolutionary in her life.
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May 25, 2021
Rich Hall
This week Tiff Stevenson welcomes comedian and writer Rich Hall a.k.a. Otis Lee Crenshaw (and his dog Sarge) on to Tiny Revolutions.
Rich talks about his early days 'sticking it to the man' in the student newspaper to a first job writing obituaries, creating evangelistic characters through street preaching, working with a stellar Saturday Night Live cast, the seismic influence of the 1960s on politics, music and film, his love and study of Westerns, being an American comic in the UK, learning to play piano in his 40s, his Edinburgh festival experiences, and how daily exercise has been the staple part of his creative process.
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May 18, 2021
Al Madrigal
Tiff Stevenson is joined by comedian, writer, actor and producer Al Madrigal - formerly of The Daily Show, and co-founder of the All Things Comedy network.
Al speaks of his Mexican-Sicilian family, the political assassination that was his first political memory, being offered 'comedian' at careers day, creating a fairer and more protective system for comedians through his All Things Comedy production network, and the importance of slowing down and prioritising happiness.
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May 11, 2021
Roisin Conaty
Tiff Stevenson welcomes comedian and writer Roisin Conaty to the show.
Hear Roisin on wanting to be a country and western singer and buying the National Enquirer as a child, how her Irish and London value sets affect her work and life, how she approached debt, addiction and depression in her sitcom GameFace, why Edinburgh is so special to her, how she found clarity and presence through sobriety, and how the Pomodoro technique helps her creative process.
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Apr 27, 2021
W. Kamau Bell and Nato Green
A special episode this week as Tiff Stevenson is joined by two guests - comedians and long-term friends W. Kamau Bell and Nato Green.
Hear them talk about coming through the San Francisco comedy scene, about wealth inequality, race and class in America, how political activism has shaped their lives, representation in comedy, the importance of allowing people to grow and develop their viewpoints, and the influence of their families in their work and lives.
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Apr 20, 2021
Simon Neil
Biffy Clyro lead singer Simon Neil joins Tiff Stevenson for the latest episode of Tiny Revolutions. Simon speaks of identity, how his Scottishness and decision to live in his home town help to keep him grounded, the art that influenced him - from Axl Rose to Bill Hicks to Annie Lennox, how singing about his mother's death brought guilt but then joy, to how going through a nervous breakdown helped shape who he is today, with the aid of meditation.
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Apr 13, 2021
Maisie Richardson-Sellers
We have another great guest for you! She's studied archaeology and anthropology, moved from the UK to LA, been a superhero, directed a short film, created an inclusive production company, and is now directing on Legends of Tomorrow - the DC Comics series which she starred in - all before the age of 30!
Hear Maisie Richardson-Sellers talk about her journey from being inspired by her parents' political activism, the empowerment of the group in protests, to the importance of strong female role models and seeing people from marginalised communities represented on screen, to her morning ritual that has become a tiny revolution for being creative with a clear mind.
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Apr 6, 2021
Armando Iannucci
First up in the new series, Tiff Stevenson talks to comedy writer and director Armando Iannucci - creator of The Thick of It, Veep, The Day Today, Alan Partridge, director of In The Loop, The Death of Stalin and The Personal History of David Copperfield.
Armando talks of how his Scottish/Italian heritage shaped him, his father's time writing for an anti-fascist newspaper and how his own politics guides his work, plus his influences ranging from passing round Billy Connolly tapes at school, to his love of Charles Dickens, to the discomfort felt towards Woody Allen's films.
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Mar 28, 2021
The Bugle Presents... Tiny Revolutions
Tiff Stevenson is back with an all-star lineup of brilliant creators from comedy to film including Armando Iannucci, Al Madrigal, Roisin Conaty, Simon Neil, W. Kamau Bell, Nato Green and Maisie Richardson-Sellers. Hear them talk about the art, politics and movements that have been revolutionary in influencing their lives and their work.
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Oct 17, 2019
James Nokise
TIff talks to New Zealand comic, writer and playwright James Nokise. They discuss race and racism, how to pronounce his surname, challenging perceptions, and gigging at the Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam.
For the latest gig info, follow James on Twitter.
Catch Tiff Stevenson in London and LA in the coming months; check where she’ll be appearing here.
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Oct 3, 2019
Mark Thomas
Recorded live at the Lush Showcase, Tiff talks to award-winning writer, performer, and provocateur Mark Thomas about setting up a comedy club in a refugee camp in Palestine, and early gigs. They also talk about how comedy can give people a voice, “shining a light into a dark corner”, and how comedy can make real change.
Warning: contains explicit languageMark Thomas will be taking his work in progress show 50 Things About Us to theatres around the UK in November and December. See here for more info. Catch Tiff Stevenson in London and LA in the coming months; check where she’ll be appearing here.
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Sep 5, 2019
Shappi Khorsandi
In this episode, comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi talks to host Tiff Stevenson about blending the political and the personal in her stand-up, about being a columnist and author, and her early childhood. They also talk about comedy as therapy, a defence mechanism, and as a comfort.
You can read the column Shappi and Tiff discuss here: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/iran-hijab-protests-headscarf-take-off-islam-muslims-middle-east-western-liberals-a8248106.html
And Shappi's book here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/110/1109896/nina-is-not-ok/9781785031373.html
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Aug 22, 2019
Jena Friedman | Edinburgh Special
In the fourth of this series of Edinburgh specials, Tiff Stevenson meets US comedian and writer Jena Friedman to talk neuroses, reproductive rights, democratic discourse, the art versus the artist,, and her Adult Swim specials https://www.adultswim.com/videos/soft-focus-with-jena-friedman.
This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only). Trigger warnings: there is some talk of violence against women, rape.
Jena Friedman’s Miscarriage of Justice show runs until 25th August at the Assembly George Square Studios, Edinburgh. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jena-friedman-miscarriage-of-justice
Tiff Stevenson is performing “Mother” at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother
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Aug 21, 2019
Ed Byrne | Edinburgh Special
In the third of this series of Edinburgh specials, Tiff Stevenson and stand-up comedian and actor Ed Byrne chat about first gigs, changing people’s minds, gender politics and pink shoes.
This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only).
Ed Byrne’s show “If I’m Honest” runs at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms until 25th August.
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ed-byrne-if-i-m-honest.
Tiff Stevenson is performing “Mother” at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother
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Aug 18, 2019
Desiree Burch | Edinburgh Special
In the second of this series of Edinburgh specials, Tiff Setvenson and Desiree Burch talk about performing comedy in the UK versus the US, personal pronouns, cancel culture. and how comedy can open someone’s perspective and change people’s mind.
This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only)
Desiree Burch’s show “Desiree’s Coming Early” is on at Heroes@The Hive, Edinburgh until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/desiree-burch-desiree-s-coming-earlyTiff Stevenson is performing “Mother” at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother
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Aug 17, 2019
Lynn Ruth Miller | Edinburgh Special
LYNN RUTH MILLERIn the first of this series of Edinburgh Fringe specials, host Tiff Stevenson meets 'spark plug' and oldest comedian on the UK/US circuit Lynn Ruth Miller to discuss politics, ageism and glass ceilings, and how fierce ambition and defying expectations never gets old.
This podcast contains swears (suitable for 18+ only). Trigger warnings: there is some talk of violence against women, rape, and abortion.
Tiff Stevenson is performing “Mother” at Monkey Barrel Comedy until 25th August. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother
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Aug 8, 2019
Erin Gibson
Tiff Stevenson chats with author of Feminasty, host of the Throwing Shade Podcast, improvisor and general funny bean all across the Earwolf network and beyond - ERIN GIBSON.This very fun and funny conversation covers all sorts - Trump, feminism, side hustles and being female in the entertainment industry.Contains: Some swearsPS Tiny Revolutions is LIVE in Edinburgh 12th and 13th Augusthttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-tiny-revolutions-podcast-liveAND Tiff's show Mother is also up there for the full runhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother
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Jul 25, 2019
Tawny Newsome
Tiff Stevenson talks to US sketch and improv comedian Tawny Newsome, co-host of podcast "Yo, Is This Racist?", about whether comedy can contribute to positive social change. The chat ranges from the parallels between hazing and starting out in comedy, how being a women in comedy can be a political act, Trump fatigue, and why the idea of ‘If you can see it, you can be it” is so important.This podcast contains swears.
If you’re up at the Edinburgh Fringe then why not come see Tiny Revolutions Live
12/13 August 4pm The Gilded Balloon
https://gildedballoon.co.uk/programme/tiff-stevenson/
And/or Tiff’s Show - Mother
31 July 1-25 August 915pm Monkey Barrel
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tiff-stevenson-mother
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Jul 11, 2019
Hari Kondabolu
In this week’s episode, Tiff Stevenson meets American stand-up comic, actor, and documentary-maker Hari Kondabolu. They discuss comedy as art and its ability to be a positive form of social change. Amongst other things, their chat covers race, representation, the problem with Apu, and death threats in translation.This podcast contains swears.
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Jun 27, 2019
Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Tiff Stevenson and pal Kiri Pritchard-McLean - double-Chortle award winning Edinburgh Festival favourite - talk about how comedy can contribute to social change, particularly through talking about subjects that were previously considered taboo. Other subjects include gender expectations, shaming, and the magnitude of tampons.
Trigger warnings: there is some talk of depression, abusive relationships and gaslighting.
This podcast contains swears.
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Jun 14, 2019
Sara Pascoe
Tiff Stevenson and her good friend Sara Pascoe - comedian, actor, author - have a wide ranging discussion on whether comedy can be a force for social change, how to use the special powers that comedy has, and how not to misuse them. Amongst other things (Louis CK and why dairy is disgusting*) They talk about the importance of being aware of your own blind spot, in comedy as well as life in general. Trigger-wise there is some pretty deep stuff in here in particular - sexual assault, racism and sexism.
This podcast contains swears.
*unrelated
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May 30, 2019
Nish Kumar
Tiff Stevenson talks to The Mash Report’s NISH KUMAR about all sorts. Obviously Brexit and Trump, of course that Piers Morgan, and whether TV political satire/ commentary can really make a change.
They chat a bit about Goodness Gracious Me and make particular reference to this classic sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDXrhkm4sEI
If you don’t get the Mark Watson reference towards the start, it’s about this kind of stuff… https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2019/01/16/42086/mark_watson_announces_a_marathon_show_%E2%80%93_and_marathon_podcast_series
Plus, if you want to get deep on the Piers/Nish beef here is a good place to start: https://www.chortle.co.uk/punching-ups/2017/12/15/38703/piers_morgan_calls_out_billy_big_balls_nish_kumar
Yes there are swears
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May 21, 2019
Tiny Revolutions | Trailer
Host Tiff Stevenson interviews fellow comedians about how and why comedy can be a force for social change.This is very much what this will sound like.
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