Ep 08: Marcus Brigstocke

Susan and Marcus Brigstocke sit down together to reflect on their time at the Edinburgh fringe and all the mental health stuff that goes with it. It's a frank and open conversation about comedy, addiction and the difference that just inviting someone out for lunch can make... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan meets with the absolutely amazing comedian, writer and fellow podcaster Kiri Pritchard-McLean to chat about outfits, twitter trolls and hecklers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Susan chats to the glorious Nick Helm about his new show, Edinburgh, touring and putting on shows with friends. It's a lovely chat! Enjoy!Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in the episode and need support then some useful contact numbers are available here: http://bit.ly/brightsidesupport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Assistant editor of The Spectator, author and journalist Isabel Hardman joins Susan to chat about Westminster, mental health crises at work and ... wasps? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Susan meets with Scottee to chat about class, toxic masculinity and Hamburger Queen. It's an incredible chat and an hour simply was not not enough... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this episode is comedian, author, podcaster, designer Sofie Hagen. Susan and Sofie chat about dealing with trauma, offensive jokes and living live to the fullest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Susan and Edinburgh award nominated comedian Darren Harriott have a chat about best and worst gigs, growing up and family.Darren and Susan also discuss comedy, men's mental health and labels.Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in the episode and need support then some useful contact numbers are available here: http://bit.ly/brightsidesupport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Mrs. Brightside, Susan catches up with the wonderful comedian Catherine Bohart to discuss OCD, performing in front of your parents and whether or not Susan should be the next Batman. It was a great chat!Susan Calman's Mrs. Brightside is BBC Studios Production.Produced by Benjamin Sutton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan's back with another series of the chart topping Susan Calman's Mrs. Brightside. This series we're speaking to more amazing people about their tricksy mental health. This series features Catherine Bohart, Scottee, Sofie Hagen, Darren Harriott, Isabel Hardman, Nick Helm, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Marcus Brigstocke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Watson joins Susan to talk taxi drivers, Twitter and therapy in the last episode of the series of Mrs. Brightside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.