From the art of clowning in Japan and Portugal helping his stand up, looking celebrities penis' & being stoned for an audition that secured six series of Ideal with Johnny Vegas; surely Seymour Mace is for you if you like alternative comedy?R

#50 Alan Francis 'The Marxists Opened the Door to Masturbation'

Sep 25th, 2016 1h 12m

Comedian and actor, Alan Francis, shines a light on comedy promoters not paying, being a bass player looking to get laid & Scottish Nicola Sturgeon being hard as nails. Alan has vast knowledge in performing from serious stage roles from Londo

#49 Norway w/ Hallvard Dyrnes & Maria Shethata

Sep 15th, 2016 47m 8s

Welcome to the Norway special recorded in the beautiful, sleep city of Stravanger.I'm joined with Norwegian comic Hallvard Dyrnes and American Maria Shethata where we discuss the tour and the political hot potato of Islamophobia that occurre

#48 Gareth Berliner 2 "Don't Wanna Talk About That"

Aug 9th, 2016 1h 10m

Gareth Berliner is back! This time he turns the tables on Joseph Wilson's relentless 'questions'. Joseph is uncomfortable being asked certain questions. This is funny, charming episode, two friends discuss comedy, the ever-growing popularity o

#47 Nathan Caton "Bill Cosby Didn’t Help"

May 13th, 2016 1h 12m

TV comedy star Nathan Caton swung by The Brothel to have a natter about the perfect comedy club, his angst at the racial element's in telelvison & cuninglingus.I go way back with Nathan and it gives me great pleasure to watch him grow into a

#46 Jon Culshaw "Inappropriate Ego"

Apr 18th, 2016 1h 1m

Jon Culshaw, from Dead Ringers & Britain's top impressionists is this week's guest. Jon sits down to wrench open the world of impressions on such a geeky level, you can hear the squeals of delight from Joseph.From Jon's background in radio to

#45 Griff Rhys-Jones "The Monty Python Generation"

Apr 10th, 2016 1h 28m

I give to you dear listeners Griff Rhys-Jones (or neighbour Griff to me). I was warmly welcomed to his gorgeous, country-styled home smack in the middle of London.We had a great chat about London, comedy and his memories of his dear friend an

#44 Simon Donald Part 2 "Serial Killers Aren’t Funny"

Apr 1st, 2016 1h 39m

Welcome to Part 2 of Simon Donald. Hope you enjoyed Part 1, Satiscraptory.I started asking him about the writing process to meet the 8 week deadline of The Viz, his new drinking buddy from Monty Python. & Also the touching & real discussion

#43 Simon Donald Part 1 "Satiscraptory"

Mar 25th, 2016 1h 1m

This week we kick things off with Simon Donald, Part 1. He was the co-creator of The Viz. If you never heard of it then YouTube it, read it and then love it.Simon is a hero in Newcastle (as describing a Geordie as a 'darling' of the city migh

#42 Matt Fong & Nick Banks Return "Smothering Hamsters/ Forthcoming Tour"

Feb 4th, 2016 1h 10m

Rate & Review us on ITunes, follow us on Facebook 'The Social Hand Grenade Podcast with Joseph Wilson' or follow us @SHGPodcast.Joseph Wilson@[email protected]

#41 Jamali Maddix "Paid Liar"

Jan 21st, 2016 1h 10m

Jamali Maddix is the comic of truth, reality and points of view worth listening to and absorbing. Ilford born Maddix talks about how comedy safed him from a previous shady life growing up and how the word 'bumhole' is funnier than it's swear w

#40 Anil Desai "The Star Wars Vinegar Strokes

Dec 25th, 2015 1h 21m

Impressionist and accent-killa Anil Desai explores his love of impressions with Joseph, another impressionist) & Star Wars.Anil has been cruising and flying all over the world touring his acclaimed stand up show. From not getting into acting

#39 Johnny Kats "Just to Harass Donald Trump"

Dec 13th, 2015 1h 21m

Like us on Facebook and rate and review us on Itunes.The Social Hand Grenade Podcast Proudly Presents... Johnny Kats!!!Joseph [email protected]

#38 Prince Abdi “Immigrants Coming Over Here with their 11 languages & Ingredients”

Nov 27th, 2015 1h 3m

Prince Abdi has sat down at The Brothel to mull over all things from his Somali background to growing up in 'The White Ghetto', London, & how comedy and divorced made him better.I have known Prince for years and came up together in the comedy

#37 Sarah Franken "Darwinian Selection to Comedy"

Nov 19th, 2015 1h 21m

Sarah Franken is a firecracker of humour, intellect and outspokenness. We first met on our car journey to The West Country, England, where we connected discussing from comedic absurdity, the politics of comedy and other hotbed issues, such as

#36 Kevin Day "Comedy is Pain"

Oct 31st, 2015 1h 20m

The comedy powerhouse Kevin Day chats about his illustrious career and the pressures about cracking jokes about the lose of his mother and his wife's cancer.From a career panning decades Kevin has been a very honest, politically charged comic

#35 Carly Smallman "I’m Rampant at The Fringe"

Oct 15th, 2015 1h 4m

Always laughing and upbeat Carly Smallman riffs and raffs in his hilarious episode.The discussion of musical comedy, depression and how Viral Tap tv show politically spat her out.The Social Hand Grenade Podcast Proudly Presents... Carly Smal

#34 Tobias Persson “To Be A Persson"

Oct 8th, 2015 1h 5m

Tobias Persson is one of the Scandinavian Greats in the world of comedy!I have known Tobias for years. It was an absolute hoot to have him!We chatted about the rise of comedy in Scandinavia, IVF & his new stance on comedy whilst wrestling wi

#33 Mick Ferry "The World’s Largest Middle Class Mutual Masturbation Society"

Sep 23rd, 2015 1h 3m

Mick Ferry sits down with Joseph and eats his lunch.From being a darn' right funny comic to showing off his son to Eric Cantona, Mick, former upholster in Manchester, UK, is down to earth as anyone I know.The Social Hand Grenade Podcast Pro

#32 Jasper Carrott & Al Lubel "Oh My God!"

Sep 14th, 2015 1h 25m

With nearly 80 years of comedy experience in this episode #32, American Al Lubel sits down with Joseph in Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015 to discuss nuance and nonsense about appearances on The Johnny Carson Show and Letterman, Judaism and his m

#31 John Robertson “Smile Through Rage”

Sep 7th, 2015 1h 15m

Just like John Robertson's show's, this episode is energetic, charming and damn right honest.John sits down with Joseph at The Edinburgh Fringe to discuss the massive success of his live game show The Dark Room and his new live show about his

#30 Larry Dean "Delusion with Confidence"

Aug 31st, 2015 1h 1m

Larry Dean comes into The Brothel mobile studio to chat about his Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated show 'Out Now!' & the political struggles he faces everyday from other comedians, comedy audience's and the industry for being gay witho

#29 Magnus Betnér "Pleasant Mindfield"

Aug 24th, 2015 1h 8m

Joseph sits down with a Swedish Super Star. Balls to your Abba or your Ikea, Magnus Betnér sells out to thousands in his Sweden and also in Scandinavia, respectively.Magnus speaks about going from super stardom to a relative newcomer at the Ed

#28 Alexis Dubus "The Gay Lama Oliver"

Aug 18th, 2015 1h 45m

Alexis Dubus is a comedic who literally has traveled the world 'bubbling along' being a talented comic and performing his alter-ego, Marcel Lucont, a 'French Prick' or a 'Flâneur'. Alexis and I talk passionately about photography, travelling t