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‘Come for the threesomes, stay for the admin’ - Polyamory
This week comedian Jacob Hawley hears about polyamory.
14 Apr 2021,·30 mins
The Pub Notice Board - 'Closing Time'
Robbie and Dan take one last look at the Pub Notice Board.
19 Dec 2024,·47 mins
Series 1
Online comedy sensation Humphrey Jackson
Alistair gets insight into the world of online comedy from viral star Humphrey Jackson.
01 Jul 2026,·14 mins
Youth
Aditi Mittal looks at her patriarchal home nation from the point of view of being young.
22 Dec 2016,·30 mins
White Hot Wedding
New to the Shame Well? Start at the bottom episode to listen in order!
27 Apr 2023,·5 mins
2024, Part 2
The freshest comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
29 Aug 2024,·28 mins
Series 3
Pea Green Boat by Stewart Lee
The Owl from Lear's ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ reveals what really happened at sea.
28 Jul 2004,·15 mins
Speed
A speeding driver brings back painful memories of her schooldays for Sue.
22 Dec 2017,·15 mins
Amazon: Prime or Prime-evil?
Nearly award-winning investigator Amber Jolt's latest investigative investigation.
31 Aug 2023,·28 mins
Episode 4
David Jason stars in David Renwick's post-apocalyptic and post-truth selection of sketches
03 Jan 2017,·30 mins
The Naughty Verse
There's a school hymn throwback this week!
31 Jul 2025,·19 mins
Series 2
Personal
Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today.
11 Dec 2018,·28 mins
You're A Winner, Baby! feat. The Vivienne
Scarlett Moffatt and Baby Lame get all the tea from the UK's first Drag Race Superstar!
24 Nov 2019,·28 mins
4. The Truth Is, She Never Left You
Ashley's mum's surreal send-off evokes Evita while her dad flees, on a popstar pilgrimage.
29 Jan 2026,·28 mins
E-Host!
Last in the series. Gemma is replaced as host by an artificial intelligence, E-Host!
13 Oct 2022,·28 mins
Joshua Bethania and Michelle Shaughnessy
Stand-up comedy from some of the best comedians at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
23 Aug 2024,·28 mins
4. The Enchanted Wood
A series of surreal stories parodying the guided meditation boom. Starring Mina Anwar.
31 Aug 2022,·14 mins
4. Leisure
Comedy about raising kids with special educational needs.
25 Aug 2023,·28 mins
Ep 08: Mark Watson
Mark Watson joins Susan to talk taxi drivers, Twitter and therapy.
23 Jul 2018,·55 mins
Episode 5 - Gatwick Airport
Classic rom-com written by Colin Bytheway that asks if there's a place for data in dating.
31 Dec 2023,·14 mins
Worst Dates vs Life Hacks
Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha joins Luke and Arielle to spill their dating secrets!
16 Aug 2019,·37 mins
Love in Lockdown with Harriet Kemsley and Bobby Mair
Harriet Kemsley and Bobby Mair discuss wedding stress and cat IBS.
16 Jun 2020,·39 mins
Care
Who cares? Why do we care? If genes are selfish why is altruism attractive?
10 Nov 2017,·28 mins
Episode 6
Can you knock yourself out by punching yourself in the head? Jason Manford has the answer.
25 Oct 2010,·30 mins
Pregnancy and In-Laws
Jason Cook doles out life lessons focusing on how to cope with pregnancy and the in-laws.
27 Mar 2014,·30 mins
The Only Foster Child in the House
Lemn Sissay reflects on being the only foster child in the house.
24 Mar 2023,·28 mins
Episode 5 - Do I Want to Be a Dad?
Comedian Darren Harriott investigates the role of dads, both in the family and in society.
14 Nov 2025,·14 mins
6. Hang on - are there ghosts in this machine?
Hang on - are there ghosts in this machine?
30 Aug 2024,·28 mins
Scotland
Elis James hosts a stand-up show from the Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow.
18 Jan 2017,·30 mins
The Auction
In Russia, a family estate is about to be turned into a golf course.
31 Mar 2017,·28 mins
