Episodes

  • Ep 08: Marcus Brigstocke

    Ep 08: Marcus Brigstocke
    Mar 22 2020
    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...

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    49 mins
  • Ep 07: Kiri Pritchard-McLean

    Ep 07: Kiri Pritchard-McLean
    Mar 16 2020
    Susan meets with the absolutely amazing comedian, writer and fellow podcaster Kiri Pritchard-McLean to chat about outfits, twitter trolls and hecklers.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep 06: Nick Helm

    Ep 06: Nick Helm
    Mar 8 2020

    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

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    56 mins
  • Ep 05: Isabel Hardman

    Ep 05: Isabel Hardman
    Mar 1 2020
    Assistant editor of The Spectator, author and journalist Isabel Hardman joins Susan to chat about Westminster, mental health crises at work and ... wasps?

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep 04: Scottee

    Ep 04: Scottee
    Feb 23 2020
    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...

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    1 hr
  • Ep 03: Sofie Hagen

    Ep 03: Sofie Hagen
    Feb 16 2020
    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.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep 02: Darren Harriott

    Ep 02: Darren Harriott
    Feb 9 2020

    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

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    56 mins
  • Ep 01: Catherine Bohart

    Ep 01: Catherine Bohart
    Feb 2 2020

    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.



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    57 mins