• Episode Six - CHEESE and Checkouts
    Apr 30 2024

    In this episode we interview Chris Douch about CHEESE! the book, and talk about the current challenges of comedy writing. Then we have a comedy sketch about shopping and wrap it up with a few spare radio jokes. Nice!

    Support 'CHEESE!' - a new picture book kids, by Chris Douch

    Thanks if you can share or support CHEESE the book kickstarter project. discussed in the interview. We all have our side projects, so thanks if you can help make this one a success for kids and parents.

    Comedy writer support

    If you're getting into contribution comedy writing, check out 'The Comedy Loser' by Chris, for hints, guides and interviews with existing writers on getting into comedy.

    Credits

    This episode was hand-crafted with Audacity audio editing software. Supplementary sounds were also foraged from Uppbeat.io including the show music from allgoodfolks.

    Keep in touch

    For more updates, please visit @mikewritesfunny - your attention, as ever, is appreciated.

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    28 mins
  • Episode Five - Donkeys and Democracy
    Feb 14 2024

    In this episode we look at amusing election alternatives and introduce you to 'the Donkey of News' - a visual alternative to provide you with a few more newsy jokes on YouTube. There's plenty of jokes in this podcast episode too.

    In March I'll be attending the BCG London comedy conference, If you're a comedy writer or actor looking for an industry event, maybe see you there.

    I mentioned Alice Fraser towards the end of the episode, so now you have a link to her works too.

    Credits:

    This episode was mashed together with the magic of Audacity audio editing software, along with a giant lake of tea and a mountain of moderately good biscuits. The quest for additional noises was answered by Pond5 and Uppbeat.io including the theme music from allgoodfolks. I also used Pixabay, so thanks to them too.

    Keep in touch:

    For more updates, further amusement, or to send your balanced feedback on the Donkey of News, please visit: @mikewritesfunny

    Thanks for listening!

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    8 mins
  • Episode Four - Clouds and Trolleys
    Oct 1 2023

    We're back! - Thanks for waiting. Enjoy our featured comedy sketch item and some personal waffle on recent experiences, with a few sound effects to jolly you along.

    Production was made more possible thanks to Audacity audio editing software. Sound effects and music are courtesy of Uppbeat.io including music from allgoodfolks.

    For more frequent jokes and more info, visit @mikewritesfunny

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    9 mins
  • Episode Three - Seasons bleatings
    Dec 18 2022

    In this seasonal fun sized episode we touch on the merits of water-born larceny and briefly contemplate the importance of oral hygiene. Well - what else would you expect from a Christmassy podcast episode?

    Credits:

    Production of this podcast was made more possible thanks to Audacity audio editing software. Sound effects are courtesy of Uppbeat.io including the lovely theme music from allgoodfolks and this episode's exit music by Christian Larssen.

    Social:

    Interact and enjoy occasional topical tweets here @mikewritesfunny

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    5 mins
  • Episode Two - No time to DIY
    Nov 20 2022

    In this episode we help save the planet with recycled jokes, take a look at technology, consider the DIY skills of secret agents and the demands involved in starting any creative work.

    Credits:

    Audio effects are courtesy of Uppbeat - you can find the theme music and many other great tracks and effects on the Uppbeat site. Production of Cheeky Chops was made much easier thanks to Audacity audio software.

    Social:

    Find and interact with our topical comedy tweets on Twitter - here @mikewritesfunny

    If you have a suitable subject for a future episode, do let us know.

    Thanks for listening - more episodes are coming soon.

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    11 mins
  • Episode One - Terrorism and Sandwiches
    Nov 13 2022

    Welcome to cheeky-chops episode one, a fledgling comedy podcast designed to lighten your mood with some humorous banter from the author.

    In this episode we review other infamous first episodes, contemplate smell-based job benefits, consider complaints about terrorism and take a close look at the rise of sandwich escalationism.

    Credits:

    Audio effects are courtesy of Uppbeat - you can find the theme music and many other great tracks on the Uppbeat site. Production was made even better thanks to Audacity audio software

    Social:

    Find and interact with our topical comedy tweets on Twitter here @mikewritesfunny

    Thanks for listening - more episodes are coming soon.

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    10 mins