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
Hosted and Produced by @alexlynch.bsky.social. A Future Ghost and Acast podcast. https://shows.acast.com/out-of-character
Alexis Dubus (@alexisdubus.bsky.social) regales us with the tale of when his sketch group Ubersausage! met Borat.
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Borat #Prank #Ubersausage #Slapstick #MontyPython
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
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
You can listen to the full conversation right here!
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Borat #Prank #Ubersausage #Slapstick #MontyPython
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
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)
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)
Check out Holly's comedy sketches on her Instagram (@hollyhallactor) & TikTok (@hollyhallcomedian). (1/2)
November 11, 2025 at 9:52 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)
Check out Holly's comedy sketches on her Instagram (@hollyhallactor) & TikTok (@hollyhallcomedian). (1/2)
James McNicholas talks about being part of 'Horrible Histories'.
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Watch Horrible Histories & Horrible Science on BBCiPlayer.
#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #HorribleHistories #BEASTS #EdinburghFringe
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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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
Kath Hughes talks having comedy heroes come to see her and her sketch group and one particularly surreal night in Edinburgh.
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Heroes #GeinsFamilyGiftshop #InsideNo9
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Heroes #GeinsFamilyGiftshop #InsideNo9
November 3, 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.
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Heroes #GeinsFamilyGiftshop #InsideNo9
You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara...
#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Heroes #GeinsFamilyGiftshop #InsideNo9
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)
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
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)
Alex spoke to Kath about her complexes, collaborations, and 'chaotic brain'. Enjoy and remember - SKETCH WILL NEVER DIE! (1/2)
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)
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
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)
Georgia's excellent book 'My Mess Is A Bit Of A Life' is still available from all good bookshops. (1/2)
Ed Jones talks about how truly unexpected it was when his sketch group, Crybabies, got nominated for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Fringe.
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #WordOfMouth #Awards #Wrestling
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #WordOfMouth #Awards #Wrestling
October 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Ed Jones talks about how truly unexpected it was when his sketch group, Crybabies, got nominated for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Fringe.
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #WordOfMouth #Awards #Wrestling
You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara...
#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #WordOfMouth #Awards #Wrestling
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)
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 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)
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)
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
#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #Improv #Improvathon #QueenVictoria
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 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
#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #Improv #Improvathon #QueenVictoria
'You really do walk the tightrope of likeability...'
@rosalieminnitt.bsky.social explains why she likes her audiences getting involved in her character shows.
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Audience
@rosalieminnitt.bsky.social explains why she likes her audiences getting involved in her character shows.
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Audience
October 20, 2025 at 9:26 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
@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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
@andybobrow.bsky.social. In this clip, Andy talks about landing the job on 'Community'. (1/3)
October 14, 2025 at 9:10 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)
@andybobrow.bsky.social. In this clip, Andy talks about landing the job on 'Community'. (1/3)
John Kearns talks about how his and Adam Riches' fascination with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe began.
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #BallAndBoe #SohoTheatre #ChristmasShow
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
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
You can listen to the full conversation right here!
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #BallAndBoe #SohoTheatre #ChristmasShow
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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
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
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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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
The next archive clip can be found in Episode 24 - My conversation with the brilliant Alex Lowe (@alexlowe1.bsky.social). Here he talks about his character Clinton Baptiste and how Britain loves a plucky loser. (1/3)
October 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The next archive clip can be found in Episode 24 - My conversation with the brilliant Alex Lowe (@alexlowe1.bsky.social). Here he talks about his character Clinton Baptiste and how Britain loves a plucky loser. (1/3)
We continue to travel back in time to the Archives. Here is a clip from Episode 23 and our conversation with the wonderful @joannaneary.bsky.social! Here she talks about the origin of her beloved Celia Johnson character. (1/3)
September 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
We continue to travel back in time to the Archives. Here is a clip from Episode 23 and our conversation with the wonderful @joannaneary.bsky.social! Here she talks about the origin of her beloved Celia Johnson character. (1/3)
Time to go into the archive clips of Series 3. Here is Episode 22 with guest @nottomburgess.bsky.social talking about a particular audience participation moment on the last day of his Peter Fleming show at EdFringe. (1/3)
September 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Time to go into the archive clips of Series 3. Here is Episode 22 with guest @nottomburgess.bsky.social talking about a particular audience participation moment on the last day of his Peter Fleming show at EdFringe. (1/3)
Wrapping up the Series 2 Archive clips with Episode 21. Here, the superb Dipak Patel describes how wrestling influences his sketch comedy directing. (1/3)
September 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Wrapping up the Series 2 Archive clips with Episode 21. Here, the superb Dipak Patel describes how wrestling influences his sketch comedy directing. (1/3)
We've hit episode 20 in the Archive clips. Here is a segment with the brilliant Ellie White about her first Fringe show with her sketch group - made up of Jamie Demtriou, Charlie Perkins, Joe Hampson, Charlotte Ritchie, Mat Ewins & Oscar Jenkin-Jones - and how they 'bombed' every night. (1/2)
September 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We've hit episode 20 in the Archive clips. Here is a segment with the brilliant Ellie White about her first Fringe show with her sketch group - made up of Jamie Demtriou, Charlie Perkins, Joe Hampson, Charlotte Ritchie, Mat Ewins & Oscar Jenkin-Jones - and how they 'bombed' every night. (1/2)
Next archive clip has been extracted from Episode 19 - my conversation with Will Hartley who, in this clip, gives us his take on formulaic shows. (1/2)
September 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Next archive clip has been extracted from Episode 19 - my conversation with Will Hartley who, in this clip, gives us his take on formulaic shows. (1/2)