While I Was Resting

Sep 27 2021 8
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'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.

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Tom Bell: While I Was Resting

Sep 27 2021 68 mins  
Comedian and actor Tom Bell chats about the many ridiculous things he's done.Support the show

Ben Norris: While I Was Resting

Sep 20 2021 56 mins  
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

Tom Walker: While I Was Resting

Sep 13 2021 65 mins  
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

Dec 16 2019 82 mins  
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

Dec 09 2019 67 mins  
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

Dec 02 2019 60 mins  
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

Nov 25 2019 70 mins  
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

While I Was Resting Episode 6: Paulus

Nov 18 2019 62 mins  
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

Nov 11 2019 61 mins  
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

Nov 04 2019 58 mins  
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 ht