Out Of Character
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Out Of Character
@oocharacterpod.bsky.social
Conversations with Sketch & Character Comedians.
Hosted and Produced by @alexlynch.bsky.social. A Future Ghost and Acast podcast. https://shows.acast.com/out-of-character
Oh look! It's Episode 63! And who is that? Why it's our special guest BRENDAN MURPHY (@notmurphy.bsky.social). Alex spoke to Brendan about bags, Buffy and bleach-blonde hair. Listen whilst you're enjoying a coffee or 'Out. For. A. Walk... Bitch' (as the kids say, IYKYK).
November 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
'That was the first time'. Next up in the Archives is Episode 31 - my chat with the man, the myth, the mimic, @terrymynott.bsky.social. Here is an example from him of how you can go about trying to capture and refine an impression. (1/2)
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
"We're very elegant women."

Róisín and Chiara talk marshmallows and bold moves.

You can listen to the full conversation right here!

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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #CottonBalls #Marshmallows #Grotesque #SexOnWheels
November 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Episode 62 has hatched and our special guests are Róisín & Chiara. In this online three-way, Alex spoke to the comedy duo about art college, Italian comics, fancying Blackadder, and allowing their 'freak flag' to fly. Listen and find out why the two of them can no longer have s'mores... (1/2)
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
BLOODY HELL!!! THANK YOU!!!
Next new episode out tomorrow...
November 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
How are we back at Episode 30 already?! Next up in the archives is a snippet of our conversation with the fantastic
@slepkane.bsky.social. Here, Simon talks about writing on the first 'Mitchell & Webb' series.

Look out for future performances of Simon's live show 'Jonah Non Grata'. (1/2)
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Alexis Dubus (@alexisdubus.bsky.social) regales us with the tale of when his sketch group Ubersausage! met Borat.

You can listen to the full conversation right here!

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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Borat #Prank #Ubersausage #Slapstick #MontyPython
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Salut! Episode 61 has arrived, consisting of special guest @alexisdubus.bsky.social (aka Marcel Lucont). Alex spoke to Alexis about Whine Lists, 1-star reviews, and the work of Ubersausage! Who remembers Edinburgh Fringe's Page of Shame? Bonne écoute! (1/2)
November 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Episode 29 from the Archives - Our conversation with the fab Holly Hall. In this clip, she speaks about her first solo show and her 'troubled comedian' mind.

Check out Holly's comedy sketches on her Instagram (@hollyhallactor) & TikTok (@hollyhallcomedian). (1/2)
November 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
James McNicholas talks about being part of 'Horrible Histories'.

You can listen to the full conversation right here!

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Watch Horrible Histories & Horrible Science on BBCiPlayer.

#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #HorribleHistories #BEASTS #EdinburghFringe
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We've hit 60 (Episode, not Birthday)! Our special guest to mark this remarkable occasion is JAMES MCNICHOLAS!

Alex spoke to James about Horrible Histories, sketch personas, and finally getting to show off his range via song lyrics. Listen and never hear Hanson's MMMBop in the same way again. (1/2)
November 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
As we continue through the Archives, we reach Episode 28 and our conversation with Lee Griffiths. Here, we talk about his naked Miley Cyrus 'Wrecking Ball' parody in Late Night Gimp Fight and how he's now paying the price for it... (1/2)
November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Kath Hughes talks having comedy heroes come to see her and her sketch group and one particularly surreal night in Edinburgh.

You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara...

#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Heroes #GeinsFamilyGiftshop #InsideNo9
November 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
With Halloween round the corner, it makes sense that our special guest for Episode 59 is none other than KATH HUGHES!

Alex spoke to Kath about her complexes, collaborations, and 'chaotic brain'. Enjoy and remember - SKETCH WILL NEVER DIE! (1/2)
October 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Another corker from the Archives, it's Episode 27 - our conversation with Georgia Pritchett. In this clip, Georgia discusses her 'terrifying' first day writing on 'The Thick Of It'.

Georgia's excellent book 'My Mess Is A Bit Of A Life' is still available from all good bookshops. (1/2)
October 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Ed Jones talks about how truly unexpected it was when his sketch group, Crybabies, got nominated for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Fringe.

You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara...

#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #WordOfMouth #Awards #Wrestling
October 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The latest episode of the podcast - Episode 58 with special guest, Ed Jones (Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping)!

In the first IRL chat of the new series, Alex met up with Ed at the National Theatre to talk Crybabies, online characters, and a fairytale Fringe. Listen and laugh! Laugh! LAUGH! (1/2)
October 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The journey back through the archive continues with Episode 26 - My conversation with the hilarious Ruth Bratt. In this clip, she talks about what the 50-Hour Improv-a-thon can do to your mind.

#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #Improv #Improvathon #QueenVictoria
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
'You really do walk the tightrope of likeability...'

@rosalieminnitt.bsky.social explains why she likes her audiences getting involved in her character shows.

You can listen to the full conversation right here!
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Audience
October 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Next up in the new series, Episode 57 with special guest, Rosalie Minnitt (How Are You? It's Alan)!

Alex spoke to Rosalie about her character Clementine, international schools, and imagining the 'sitcom lives' of your neighbours. Pop the kettle on, have a drop of laudanum, and enjoy! (1/2)
October 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Here is a special one from the Archives, it's Episode 25 - our two-parter with the first American guest on the show,
@andybobrow.bsky.social. In this clip, Andy talks about landing the job on 'Community'. (1/3)
October 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
John Kearns talks about how his and Adam Riches' fascination with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe began.

You can listen to the full conversation right here!
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #BallAndBoe #SohoTheatre #ChristmasShow
October 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Here is that picture John mentions in the episode. When you listen, you'll understand why this photo is so funny. (2/2)

#Comedy #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Conversations #JohnKearns #BallAndBoe #Audiences #Acast
October 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Here we go! Series 5! And what an opener we have for you. Episode 56 with special guest, John Kearns (Taskmaster, Top Coppers)!

Alex spoke to John about deadlines, saying 'Yes', and how he and Adam Riches have been pretending to be Ball and Boe for much longer than you might have thought... (1/2)
October 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The new series lands in your podcast feed TOMORROW! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Series 5 (Part 1) starts tomorrow - 9th October - with new episodes releasing weekly every Thursday up to Christmas. Time to get back into Character!

#Comedy #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Conversation #NewSeries
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM