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Andy Zaltzman (Marsha Meets...)

Fri, Dec 4 Listen

Political comedian Andy Zaltzman pops in to chat with Marsha this week; discussing such issues as live shows, having small children, and the best ever ways to cheat at sport!

Jim Jeffries (Marsha Meets...)

Fri, Nov 27 Listen

Marsha meets contraversial Aussie comedian Jim Jeffries and talks about his having Ron Jeremy as a fan, being pipped to the post by Ben Affleck and his secret passion for musicals.

Rich Fulcher (Marsha Meets)

Fri, Nov 13 Listen

The Mighty Booshs Rich Fulcher talks about his time being Mike Myers body double in Waynes World, the origins of the Boosh and being utterly outrageous on the bbc (and getting away with it).

Phil Kay (Marsha Meets...)

Thu, Nov 5 Listen

Marha Meets... Phil Kay who tells us all about his 20 minutes gigs transports in and around London and his life with updates on what he has been doing for the last 12 months!

Marsha Meets...Adam Bloom

Fri, Oct 30 Listen

Marsha Meets...Adam Bloom who tells us all about meeting Paul Daniels (he was charming, apparently), trying to trick inquisitive children, meeting comedy heroes, being in solitary confinement for 48 hours for the BBC!

Pablo Francisco (Marsha Meets...)

Thu, Oct 22 Listen

American impersonator Pablo Francisco has dropped into XFM. And according to this interview, so have hundreds of other celebrities! Enjoy

Dave Spikey (Marsha Meets...)

Thu, Oct 15 Listen

Comic, actor and TV presenter Dave Spikey drops in to give details of his upcoming book, what performing in front of the Queen is like, plus what can happen if you keep chickens in your garden!

Stewart Francis (Marsha Meets...)

Thu, Oct 8 Listen

This week, Marsha chats with Canadian comic Stwaert Francis, about his move to England, his upcoming tour, and the politics of American late night TV show hosts!

Milton Jones (Marsha Meets...)

Fri, Oct 2 Listen

Marsha meets with Perrier award-winning comedian Milton Jones; chatting about his new book, the differences between acting and stand up comedy, plus memorable incidents from the Edinburgh Fringe.

Isy Suttie (Marsha Meets...)

Thu, Sep 24 Listen

Marsha chats with Peep Show's Isy Suttie this week. Listen in for discussions involving Edinburgh, very weird fan requests and proposals, and The Clint Boon Experience...

Alun Cochrane (Marsha Meets...)

Fri, Sep 18 Listen

Marsha is joined by Alun Cochrane, fresh from Edinburgh, and spreading comedy wisdoms across the country! Hear him discuss topics such as the Midlands, TV panel shows, and a crafty way to bag yourself some free fruit.

Terry Alderton (Marsha Meets...)

Thu, Sep 10 Listen

One of comedy's best kept secrets, Terry Alderton, drops in to see Marsha this week; chatting about his life as a footballer, the evolution of his comedy over the years, and how a successful act can be achieved by turning his back on the audience...

Marsha Meets...Charlie Higson

Fri, Sep 4 Listen

Marsha chats with Charlie Higson; covering topics such as The Fast Show and his other past TV shows, working his way into comedy, and The Young James Bond books

Marsha Meets...Edinburgh Part II

Fri, Aug 28 Listen

The Edinburgh Fringe is revisited, as XFM's Marsha returns to hear more pearls of wisdom from the many many comedians gracing the world's greatest festival in 2009. This week, stories from Pete Johansson, Zoe Lyons, Will Anderson, Andrew Maxwell, Patrick Monahan, Rudi Lickwood, Matt Kirshen, Jack Whitehall, Miles Jupp, Glenn Wool, Foil Arms Hog, Jim Jeffries, Ashley Hames, Bridget Christie, Tom Basden, Heath McIvor, Pippa Evans, Lady Garden and Sammy J.

Marsha Meets...Kevin Eldon

Fri, Aug 21 Listen

Kevin Eldon pops in for a chat, telling Marsha all about his beginnings in stand up, moving into film TV, and revolutionary 90s comedy.

Marsha Meets...Edinburgh

Thu, Aug 13 Listen

Marsha ventures up to the annual Edinburgh Fringe, to basically chat with as many comedians as possible! Featuring the great wisdom of: Jason Byrne, Ed Byrne, Janine Garofolo, Carl Donnelly, Pappy's Fun Club, Sarah Millican, The Aspidistras, Rhod Gilbert, Rob Rouse, Russell Kane and Tom Allen. Enjoy!

Marsha Meets...Adam Hills

Fri, Aug 7 Listen

Australian comic TV presenter Adam Hills pops in to chat with Marsha this week. Adam gives us an insight into his 2009 Edinburgh Show 'Inflatable', as well as discussing his childhood, the comedy circuit and big red fire engines!

Marsha Meets...Pete Johansson

Thu, Jul 30 Listen

Marsha is joined by Canadian comic Pete Johansson, discussing his life and catching up ahead of his debut Edinburgh show. Topics include: terrible American comedians, what it's like being shot at, and the benefits of smoking, drinking and unprotected sex. Enjoy!

Marsha Meets...Rudi Lickwood

Fri, Jul 24 Listen

Marsha catches up with one of the top black comedians on the comedy circuit, Rudi Lickwood, to discuss, amongst other things, his route into comedy, the Comedy School and how to utilise comedy in times of war.

Marsha Meets...Richard Herring

Thu, Jul 16 Listen

This week Marsha is joined by stand up and comic-writer Richard Herring to get an insight into his life; learning about his sketch and stand up shows, ways to avoid your phone being stolen, and how to write a never-ending blog!

Marsha Meets...Laura Solon

Thu, Jul 9 Listen

Marsha chats with Perrier Award-winning-comic Laura Solon about life as a character-comic, performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, working with some of the biggest names in British comedyand dealing with the kids kicking their football against her wall!

Marsha Meets...Chris McCausland

Thu, Jul 2 Listen

Chris McCausland pops in for a chat this week; telling Marsha about his stand up shows, experiences on children's tv, and even applying to become a spy!

Marsha Meets...Patrick Monahan

Thu, Jun 18 Listen

This week, Marsha meets with Patrick Monahan, who reveals all about growing up in an Iranian family in the North of England, the early days of becoming a comic, and an alternative view of an Iranian election...plus Marsha's tips on always being on time!

Marsha Meets...Tim Fitzhigham

Thu, Jun 11 Listen

This week, Marsha chats to the Perrier nominated comedian and lovely fellow that is - Tim Fitzhigham!

Marsha Meets...Andre Vincent

Fri, May 29 Listen

Marsha keeps up her mission to interview as many as possible of the funniest stand-ups on the comedy circuit, and this week it's the turn of Andre Vincent!

Marsha Meets...Marcus Brigstocke

Fri, May 22 Listen

This week, Marshas guest is Marcus Brigstocke, who talks about working with Trevor McDonald (great) and Anne Robinson (not so much), travelling to Greenland with Jarvis Cocker, why climate change is like slavery and getting told off on Question Time.

Marsha Meets...Micky Flanagan

Thu, May 7 Listen

This week, Marsha grabs a chat with Micky Flanagan, If.comeddie newcomer award nominee and general lovely cockney fellow

Marsha Meets...Gina Yashere

Fri, May 1 Listen

Marsha is joined by one of the biggest British comedians currently living in America, the first British comedian to star on HBO's legendary Def Comedy Jam and star of UK's Mock The Week...Gina Yashere

Marsha Meets...Lucy Porter

Thu, Apr 16 Listen

More comic fun, when Marsha catches up with the award-winning Lucy Porter to chat about bizarre gigs and the life of a stand-up comedian

Marsha Meets...Andy Parsons

Thu, Mar 26 Listen

This week Mock the Week's very own Andy Parsons drops by for a chat.

The Weekender (Interviews)