While I Was Resting

Jason Read

'While I Was Resting' is a podcast about the varied and often bizarre jobs undertaken by actors, performers, musicians, writers, artists, etc in their 'resting' periods.

13 Episodes

Tom Bell: While I Was Resting
9/28/2021
1:08:44
Comedian and actor Tom Bell chats about the many ridiculous things he's done.Support the show
Ben Norris: While I Was Resting
9/21/2021
56:02
In this episode I chat to comedian and songwriter Ben Norris.Also check out our recent video collaboration: https://youtu.be/llZNra5t-NESupport the show
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Tom Walker: While I Was Resting
9/14/2021
1:05:00
In this episode I chat with Jonathan Pie creator Tom Walker about life before his career as a comic and writer.Support the show
While I Was Resting Episode 10: Trevor Neal
12/17/2019
1:22:58
In the final episode of series 1 Trevor Neal (of Trev & Simon fame) joins me to chat about everything from fitting kitchens, working at 'Knobs & Knockers' and toyshops to winning a BAFTA and playing Glastonbury.Support the show
While I Was Resting Episode 9: Sophie Aldred
12/10/2019
1:07:23
Actor and presenter Sophie Aldred chats with Jase about her childhood love of performing, singing on the Working Men's Club circuit, conventions, voiceovers and much more.Support the show
While I Was Resting Episode 8: Alexis Dubus
12/3/2019
1:00:06
In this episode I chat with Alexis Dubus about life before he established a stand up career with laconic French character Marcel Lucont. Hear tales of gorillas, extra work, meerkats, lavish parties and 'copping off' dressed as the 118 man.Support the show
While I Was Resting Episode 7: Simon Hickson
11/26/2019
1:10:09
In this week's episode I chat with Simon Hickson (The Simon half of comedy duo Trevor and Simon) about the many things he's done outside of the world of TV and comedy, including frozen pigs, exhaust pipes, being Groucho Marx, dodgy dog drawings at the Columbian embassy, Mel Brooks, not getting an HGV license and his important work with MedicCinema.Trevor & Simon Montage Trevor & Simon "You Can't Fool The Bulldog"Trevor & Simon's Stupid VideoSupport the show
While I Was Resting Episode 6: Paulus
11/19/2019
1:02:51
Paulus, the comic, singer, compère and judge on BBC 1's All Together Now chats about his assorted occupations outside of the glitz and glamour of showbiz. Catering, cleaning, fights and the Women's Institute - it's got the lot.Support the show
While I Was Resting Episode 5: James Lovell
11/12/2019
1:01:42
Ministry of Fun founder James Lovell (not the astronaut) regales us with tales of PR stunts, clowning, meeting Princess Di as Bugs Bunny, selling kitchens, and, of course, Santa.Ministry of FunBeyonce Flash MobSanta School on The One ShowMusic & Production by Jason ReadSupport the show
While I Was Resting Episode 4: Tracey Collins
11/5/2019
58:19
Tracey is a comedian, performer, writer and singer. In this episode see chats about her experiences in stables, 'Cob Shops' (the Leicester term for a bakery apparently), being a walkabout shark, having a record deal, hosting naked Blind Date, and much much more.Tracey's website: http://www.tinatealady.com/Twitter: @TinaTeaLadyMusic and production by Jason ReadJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whileiwasrestingSupport the show

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While I Was Resting

Jason Read

13 Episodes

Tom Bell: While I Was Resting

Ben Norris: While I Was Resting

Tom Walker: While I Was Resting

While I Was Resting Episode 10: Trevor Neal

While I Was Resting Episode 9: Sophie Aldred

While I Was Resting Episode 8: Alexis Dubus

While I Was Resting Episode 7: Simon Hickson

While I Was Resting Episode 6: Paulus

While I Was Resting Episode 5: James Lovell

While I Was Resting Episode 4: Tracey Collins