Send us a text Hello and happy Part 2 of our Mythology episode! This week Max is going to tell us the story of Theseus, Ariadne, and the Minotaur! Get ready to rage! Max’s Sources - Theseus, Ariadne, the Minotaur, and the Labyrinth Diffen.com - “Labyrinth vs. Maze” Classical Kids’ summary of Theseus, Ariadne, and the Minotaur Greek Mythology: The m…

Send us a text Hello! Our theme for the next two episodes is "mythology", and Janey is kicking us off with the Greek story of Jason and Medea. We're going to learn about the Argonaut-Boy Trip, how the gods screwed Medea over, and also discuss why we support women's wrongs. Hope you enjoy! Sources: The Voyage of Argo, Apollonius of Rhodes Medea by E…

Shazia Mirza is an award winning British Asian Muslim stand-up comedian. Her latest show, Coconut - a hilarious and uplifting joyride into the art of survival in a world of crocodiles, solitary confinement and alpha males - was nominated for 'Best Stand-up Tour' at the National Comedy Awards. Shazia has also appeared on TV screens across the countr…

Send us a text Happy April Fools Day, Loca! https://youtu.be/2CLzjKXzwB0?si=sLl_8Muj59M_p3N2 Support the show Check out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account! Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!) Want more?? Visit our website!…

Iain Stirling is best known as the razor-sharp voice of Love Island, you may also know him from Series 8 of Taskmaster, hosting ITV2’s hit game show CelebAbility, his very own sitcom, Buffering, or maybe even his days on CBBC! He’s now back with Relevant, a brand-new stand-up show touring throughout the UK. In this episode we discuss the creative f…

Send us a text Hello and welcome to the end of March! This week, Max is going to change the way we think about Jack and the Beanstalk, and Janey is going to tell us about a magical kidnapping! (Business as usual!) Janey's Sources - Jamie Freel and the Young Lady Full Story Max's Sources - Jack and the Beanstalk Andrew Lang's "The Red Fairy Book" Fu…

Send us a text Happy St. Patrick's Day! This week we're telling Irish stories! Janey is going to tell us about a man who runs away to fairy land, and Max is going to tell us about a woman who does the same! We hope you enjoy! A note on spelling: Janey's story is about Finn McCool, which is how "Irish Folk and Fairy Tales" spells it. The traditional…

Damien Power is one of the most exhilarating voices in Australian comedy. His bold, thought-provoking stand-up has made him a three-time nominee for Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and taken him all around the globe. His latest special, Not So Funny Now Is It?, is now streaming on YouTube. In this episode we discuss neatly tr…

Huge Davies is a stand-up comedian and musical act known for his deadpan delivery, dark humour, and unique performances using a custom-built keyboard. His debut solo show, The Carpark, was a sell-out at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, earning an Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nomination, which was followed up with two more hit shows, Whodunnit and…

Send us a text Welcome back to another episode! This week, Max is going to tell us about a man who can't stop touching rocks, and Janey is going to tell us about the dangers of picking flowers (don't do it, ladies! It's not worth it!) Enjoy! Janey's Sources - What Came of Picking Flowers Andrew Lang's "Grey Fairy Book" Full free story Max's Sources…

This week I’m joined by one of the UK’s top one-liner comedians (and 2024’s Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner), Mark Simmons! Known for his razor-sharp wordplay, inventive misdirection and relentless punchlines - Mark’s new special, Quip Off The Mark, is now available to stream for FREE on YouTube. In this episode we discuss why some jokes …

Send us a text Welcome back, friend! On this episode, we're taking a break from talking to the invisible king to bring you two tales of women in love! Janey's going to introduce us to one of the best New Orleans folk legends around, and Max is going to tell us all about a woman who is cursed to be ugly, but may have a secret skill that will make he…

Take a peak behind the curtain of my Live At The Apollo "journey" where we discuss booking the gig, the preparation of the set, performing live to over 3,800 people (plus everyone at home) and the immediate aftermath! You can now watch Live At The Apollo with myself, Tim Renkow and Janine Harouni on BBC iPlayer. Join the Insiders Club at patreon.co…

Send us a text Hello and welcome to our very special LIVE episode! This week, we told our stories to all the lovely people on our Discord (and only had very minor awkward technical issues). If you love flummoxing fairies and swelling, this is the episode for you. (Also what's your deal? Why are those your two interests?) Janey's Sources - Long, Bro…

This week I'm joined by fellow Live At The Apollo Series 19 alumni, Chloe Petts! She’s now about to embark on a headline tour across the UK with How You See Me, How You Don't - Chloe’s third headline show which debuted at last year's fringe to much critical acclaim! Chloe is also a co-founder of The Lol Word, a queer comedy collective that hosts se…

Send us a text On today's episode, Janey is going to tell us about a woman with a deadly bush, and Max is going to give us some tips on how to get rid of uninvited guests! Enjoy! Janey's Sources - The Snow, The Crow, and the Blood Full free story Wikipedia entry on “The Grateful Dead” motif Max's Sources - The Horned Women "Fairy Tales of Ireland" …

Welcome back to part two of Russell Howard returns where we're talking Russell’s process of crafting new material, the different international expectations of “a show” and I put your questions to him including reflecting on the legacy of Russell Howard's Good News. Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH and LISTEN AD-FR…

Russell Howard returns to the podcast for the first time in 8 years ahead of the premiere of his new special, “Live At The London Palladium” - streaming worldwide on Wednesday 15th January! In the first part of this mammoth episode, we discuss his record-breaking 10-night run at the Royal Albert Hall, the business of selling stand-up and Russell’s …

Max Fosh has carved out his own unique path in the world of comedy, propelled by his over 4,000.000+ YouTube subscribers. His mischief has gained global news coverage, including writing “Welcome To Luton” at Gatwick, becoming the world's richest man (for 7 minutes) and causing a storm at London Fashion Week. We now catch up towards the end of his s…

Send us a text Hello and Happy New Year! We're starting 2025 off strong with Max's tale of the worst boy, and Janey's tale of the best boy! That's right, it's a BOY episode! We hope you enjoy! Janey's Sources - The Maiden in the Castle of Rosy Clouds “An Illustrated Treasury of Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales” illustrated by John Bauer Stop the Bleed …

Send us a text Hello and happy holidays! Today we're re-releasing a story Max told on episode 106, called "Boneless", from Robert D. San Souci's Short and Shivery. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do, and that you have a safe and restful holiday season! We'll see you next year! Love, Janey and Max Max's Sources - Boneless "Short and Shivery: Thir…

Send us a text Hello and happy almost-holidays, everyone! Today Janey we are so absolutely overwhelmed by our emotions today because Hans Christian Andersen decided to be mean to a baby. Then, Max is going to melt our cold, cold hearts with the true story behind Frosty the Snowman. We hope you enjoy the last episode of 2024!!! Janey's Sources - The…

He's a true master of the one-liner, the king of wordplay, and the man with hair as wild as his mind - Milton Jones! In this episode, we discuss the perception of one-liners, evolving your persona, the journey of a national touring show and faith in comedy. Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get…

Rhys James is an accomplished comedian known for his prolific social media presence as well as having six solo shows under his belt, the latest of which (Split Milk) has recently just completed an international sell-out tour. Rhys is also a frequent face on British TV screens, with over 35 appearances on 'Mock The Week' as well as featuring on 'Liv…

Send us a text Hello (we're sorry!) On this week's episode, Max is going to tell us possibly the most upsetting story we've ever heard (ick!). Then Janey is going to cleanse our palates with a trickster tale! Enjoy! Janey's Sources - Diamond Cut Diamond Andrew Lang’s “The Olive Fairy Book” Full free text Max's Sources - The Spreaders “When the Chen…

Lise is best known as co-creator and writer of BAFTA winning cult BBC comedy series The Young Ones alongside Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. She’s also written for The Fast Show, been a consultant for the film The Borrowers, and is the co-writer of Flushed Away! In this episode we discuss all things The Young Ones, from it's conception to the incredible …

Send us a text Hello and welcome to another episode! Today we're drowning our collective sorrows in folklore. Janey is going to tell us about the devil's teeny tiny baby boy, and Max is going to tell us about the worst mother in the world! We love you! <3 Janey's Sources - The Devil’s Godfather "Dancing on Blades: Rare and Exquisite Folktales from …

Join me as we remember the incredible Dr Janey Godley. If you've enjoyed this episode, you can donate to The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. We talk about how she thrived despite abuse, poverty and alcoholism in her upbringing; detail her absolute conviction in the power of honesty; and learn how an early experience at the Edinburgh Fringe led …

Send us a text Happy November everybody! On this week's episode, we're both telling stories about man-bears! In Max's story, we're going to learn the importance of pacing ourselves and staying humble, after which Janey is going tell how to make our dreams come true (by agreeing to marry a bear). Enjoy! Janey's Sources - The White Bear King "Winter …

Send us a text Hello and welcome to our Halloween episode! This week we're celebrating with the spookiest stories we could find. Janey will remind us all to be careful what we wish for, and Max will warn us about poking our noses where we don't belong. Janey Sources- The Monkey's Paw Full free PDF Background of W.W. Jacobs Max's Sources - Tea House…

Vittorio Angelone’s debut hour, Translations (which you can now watch for FREE on YouTube), took the Fringe by storm in 2022, being nominated for Best Newcomer in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. You may also know Vittorio from his numerous viral clips or work on Fin Taylor vs The Internet. He's now touring across the UK with Vittorio Angelone: Who Do …

Send us a text Hello and happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Today, Janey is going to tell us the true story of Pocahontas, as passed down by the oral historians from Pocahontas's own people, the Powhatan Nation. Please be advised, this is an extremely dark story, and there are many triggering themes, including sexual violence, colonization, murder, etc…

Send us a text Ahoy! For our last Off Topic episode of the season, Max is going to take us through the history of the man, the myth, the pirate Blackbeard! NOTE: This is a historical account of the pirate known as Blackbeard, and not a recap of the amazing show "Our Flag Means Death". We do our best not to include major spoilers for the show, but w…

Ania Magliano is an incredible comedian, described as a "glittering new talent" by The iPaper for her sharp, wry writing and warm performance style. Her 2023 stand-up show, I Can’t Believe You’ve Done This, was a huge hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, earning an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Show. Ania has written for TV shows like Frankie …

Send us a text Hello and happy October! On this VERY giddy episode of the pod, Max is going to tell us a classic American ghost story, and Janey is going to drop a new Louisiana cryptid! Happy spooky season, ya'll! Janey's Sources - The Grunch Haunted Bayou and Other Cajun Ghost Stories by J.J. Reneaux "The Grunch" Cryptid Wiki Max's Sources - The …

Send us a text The 1904 Olympic Marathon has been described as many things-- "unbelievable", "crazy", "racist"... This week, Janey is going to dive headfirst into the wild stories that make us question everything we know to be true about marathon running (for example-- how much rat poison is too much rat poison while running 25 miles?) We'll find o…

Send us a text TW: 22:17 - 24:37 Brief descriptions of violent and disturbing acts This week, Max is going Off Topic to kick us into spooky season with the story of Elizabeth Bathory. Was she the most prolific serial killer in the history of the world? Did she really bathe in blood to preserve her youth and beauty? Is this perhaps a sexist ploy for…

Send us a text Great Scott! It's a new episode! This week Janey is going to tell us all about two golden children who should spend less time together, and Max is going to tell us all about a beast that has an insatiable appetite (for girls!) Janey's Sources - The Gold-Children The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm Full Free Story Max's Sou…

Send us a text This week, Janey is going to bring us on the emotional rollercoaster that is "things we've jettisoned into space". From puppies to light sabers to Elon Musk's fragile male ego, we've truly tried it all (and Janey has THOUGHTS). Sources: “Eight of the Strangest Things We’ve Sent to Space” by Lee Cavendish on Space.com “The Sad, Sad St…

Welcome back to part two of this Viggo Venn special where we delve into the full Britain's Got Talent journey and touring a show in the wake of winning. You can get INSTANT ACCESS to the video version by becoming an Insider at Patreon.com/ComComPod where you'll also get exclusive extras inc how it felt to win £250,000, what Viggo spent it on and ha…

Send us a text This week, Max is going to tell us all the true history of the Bavarian Illuminati, and how what started as a bunch of rich white guys arguing about nothing somehow resulted in a bunch of people accusing Taylor Swift of being a lizard person. Enjoy! Sources “Illuminati” on Wikipedia “The New World Order conspiracy: Illuminati” on Wik…

Send us a text This week, Max is going to tell us a story that can hopefully serve as a reminder that JUST because he's from Florida and wears a gold suit does NOT mean you should marry him. (Run. You're welcome.) And also Janey is going to tell us a story about a seal that only makes her blood run a little cold. Otherwise, it's pretty heartwarming…

From the small mining town of Kongsberg, Norway, to winning Britain's Got Talent in 2023, Viggo Venn's journey has been anything but ordinary. We delve into Viggo’s history with ComComPod, the creation of the high-vis bit and the original plan to get buzzed off in the first round on BGT. Part two will be released next week, or you can get INSTANT A…

Send us a text Happy Off Topic-Season to everyone who celebrates! We're starting this season off with a bang, as Janey discusses Alex Bale's "Magic School Bus Doppleganger Theory", and posits a theory of her own that leaves us both wondering-- how deep does the rabbit hole go? Sources: Alex Bale’s “Magic School Bus: Doppleganger Theory” Youtube Vid…

Send us a text Hello and welcome to our Book Club! This month Max and I read "Mountains Made of Glass" by Scarlett St. Clair, and illustrated by Lauren Boyle. This book has everything-- fairytales, folktales, mythology, sex... and also, Scarlett and Lauren are here! Enjoy! “If you can f*ck a door, you can f*ck a Peep.” – Max Higgins BUY THE BOOK Mo…

Geoffrey Asmus started performing stand-up in 2013 where soon after he was selected as a ‘New Face’ performer at Just For Laughs Montreal. In 2021, he released his “Prodigal Little Bitch” audio special which went all the way to #1 on iTunes. He can also be seen at the world famous Comedy Cellar and has opened for the likes of Daniel Sloss and Ari S…

Send us a text Hello to all you Pit-Heads out there! On today's accidental Native-themed episode, Janey's going to talk about a strong boy who just wants a wife, and Max is going to tell us an Iroquois tale of witches! Enjoy! Janey's Sources - The Beluga-Skin Bedaarka "The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales", retold by Jame…

Send us a text Welcome back for another exciting episode of "Janey makes us cry!" This week, Max is going to tell us a story about Patricia Arquette from Holes (and her good-for-nothing ghost husband), and Janey is going to tell us yet another Scandinavian tale where the moral is "leave those giants alone!" Enjoy! Janey's Sources - The Dwarf’s Banq…

Join me as I delve back into the past again with highlights from a few people I think you should see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe! Support the Podcast at Patreon.com/ComComPod ☑️ Get ad-free audio episodes (including this one) ☑️ View full video episodes (where possible) ☑️ Back catalogue of exclusive extra content ☑️ Exclusive guest announcemen…

Georgie Carroll is a British born, Australia based Nurse turned comedian who grafted 20 years on the healthcare front line before swapping the pen torch for the spotlight. Her latest show, Sista Flo 2.0, has toured over 150 dates in Australia winning Best Comedy Award at the Adelaide Fringe, and is now returning to the Edinburgh Fringe. In this epi…