This week on the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, Marc chats with comedian Nick Bain about how he first got into stand-up and the bumps along the way. Nick opens up about performing at the Edinburgh Festival, the good gigs, the rough ones, and everything in between. They dig into why having a strong comedy community matters, and how a laugh can get you through even the toughest moments. It’s an honest, funny look at the ups and downs of life on stage and the camaraderie that keeps comedians going.

In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, host Marc Cox sits down with comedian Steve Mayne to talk about his journey into stand-up, the lessons he’s learned, and why community is such a big part of the comedy world. Steve opens up about building trust with an audience, the grind of promoting shows, and how both good gigs and bad ones can teach you something.

They swap stories about learning from live performances, honing their styles, and the fine balance between authenticity and structure when writing jokes. The chat also touches on the changing comedy scene, including how platforms like Comedy Incorporated help new talent grow in a supportive environment. It’s a conversation about the craft, the hustle, and creating those unforgettable moments that keep audiences coming back.

LINKS:

Open Mic Comedy Pod: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod

Steve Mayne:

https://www.instagram.com/hahahasteve

https://www.instagram.com/comedyincorporated

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

What do you get when you cross a love of drama, a pandemic, and a love of puns? Comedian Pauline Eyre, that’s what.

In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, host Marc chats with Pauline about her wild ride from open mic hopeful to professional stand-up performer. They talk Edinburgh Fringe, dodgy first gigs, and how lockdown turned her comedy career upside down (in a good way). She shares hard-earned lessons from the comedy trenches, explains why MCing is like herding drunk cats, and reveals how writing has become both therapy and a tool for tighter punchlines.

Expect stories about pun competitions, stage fails, and finding your voice (and your niche crowd). They also dive into diversity in comedy, the importance of collaboration, and why you should always stay for the headliner.

It’s a must-listen for anyone navigating the comedy circuit—or just wondering what happens when a storyteller finds a mic and refuses to put it down.

LINKS:

Open Mic Comedy Pod: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod

Pauline Eyre:

https://www.instagram.com/yespaulineeyre

https:://www.paulineeyre.co.uk

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Voice Over Segment: John Pape - www.johnpape.com