Jokes with Mark Simmons
Episodes
Tour Talk: Is this the end of Mark & Danny
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Page steps in for Danny whilst he's away in New Zealand in both tour support and podcast co host roles. Danny delivers a bombshell that's might s...
Sarah Roberts Returns
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Roberts bring sis some more routines she's not quite happy with yet.See Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/See Danny on tour...
Ben Norris Returns
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional episode where Ben Norris brings jokes he's working onSee Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/See Danny in New Zealand ...
Tour Talk: Home Town Show & Viral Video
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The boys discuss the dynamics of a home town gig and analyse why Mark's video went viralSee Mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/See...
Tour Talk: Radio 2 Breakfast Show Audition
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With a presenter gap at radio 2, the boys put together an audition tape to try to snap up the breakfast show slot. See Mark one tour here https://mark...
Tour Talk: Danny's Bad Back Seminar
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Danny are backstage in Exeter, find out what's an audience member in Glasgow called Mark, what jokes the boys have been coming up with and Da...
Tour Talk: Worst week of the tour
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what happened in the worst week of the tour! Journey from hell, Mark has to stop his show mid set and Danny saves the day!See Mark on tour he...
Tour Talk: Free Pork Pies
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another glimpse into touring life on the road. Sometime audience kindly bring gifts, this time its Pork Pies! We also witness a disaster before Danny ...
Tour Talk: King, Queen & Idris Elba
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danny meets King Charles, Queen Camilla & Idris Elba, as well as behind the scenes gossip from Mark's new tour Jest to Impress. Hosted on Acast. S...
Tour Talk: Mock The Week
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back on the road, Mark's been back on Mock The Week, and we hear all of the behind the scenes gossip of both Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
FAQ me #2: Listener Questions
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
FAQ boy producer Joel hits Mark with the latest listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bob Mills - Part 2
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More gold from Bob Mills. They talk Jokes, being on tv in the 90's & whether or not Bob can be convinced to go to Edinburgh. #awooga Hosted on Aca...
Tour Talk: The Red Carpet
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happened on the red carpet? Danny isn't happy! Hear the warts and all 'Is this thing on?' movie premiere experience. The boys are also two shows ...
Bob Mills - Part 1
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedy circuit legend and win, lose or draw host Bob Mills joins the boys to chat about jokes, and he's told and heard a lot of them over his impressi...
Comics' Comic Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We reveal the Best Act, Best MC, Best Independent Promoter & Outstanding Achievement in the 2025 Comics' Comic awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Circuit Talk - Christmas Special 2025
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas gig report, Danny gives his verdict on the new jingle and Mark reveals something very personal.Merry Xmas, come see us on tour nest year her...
Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best acts on the UK comedy circuit, Raymond and Mr Timpkins, are retiring and Mark and Danny have gotten the exclusive interview. We chat a...
Circuit Talk - Live from the Sky Lounge
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys christen the sky lounge for their first recording it their new home. There's a lot of catching up to do, tune it to see what's been happening...
FAQ me #1: Listener Questions
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Joel is back and he's bringing the mailbag! See Danny's award winning show The Holiday in London here:m https://www.museumofcomedy.com/danny-...
Blank Peng
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blank Peng joins the boys to talk about comedy in China, the jokes she can't get to work and Mark treats us to his probably incorrect definition of wh...
Circuit Talk - Digestive Biscuit Pockets
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny has bought some more tat, Mark has a child in the front row of his show and the boys run through a joke that doesn't work.See Mark on tour from ...
Julian Deane Returns
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Deane is back! We hear about his gig in Saudi, Mark says something stupid and some good old fashioned catching up.See Mark on tour here https:/...
Circuit Talk - You Can't Keep A Good Man Down
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Poetry slam time! As promised Mark & Danny spit some verse in this week's edition of circuit talk. Plus all the gossip from our latest gigs.See ma...
Bella Hull Returns
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fizzy tits, previews together & Danny's photo shoots are just a few of the topics covered in this episode. You have to hear it to believe it.See B...
Circuit Talk - Danny's Two Left Feet
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny brings us a joke he tried last week, Mark highlights some critical instagram comments and Danny reveals how he once abused himself with a Lemsip...
Circuit Talk
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being back on the circuit, parking tickets & scumbag heckler's are the talking points on today's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Laura Lexx Returns
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live at the Apollo's Laura Lexx returns to tell us three more routines she's not quite happy with and also gives us a sneak peek into her new podcast ...
Fringe Talk: Aftermath
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One month since the fringe, what's been happening? See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Becky Umbers
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealands Becky Umbers joins the boys to chat through jokes ideas about looking after strangers bags on the train, horses issues with uber and much...
Tom Houghton
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Living in the Tower of London, the most commonly used word and fox hunting are the topics of jokes Tom Houghton is workshopping with Mark and Danny in...
Simon Harriyott
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joke heavy podcast with Simon Harriyott who's just finished his debut Edinburgh run. Go check out his show 'Autastic' for one night only at Angel Come...
Fringe Talk - The Finale
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of Fringe Talk 2025. Many questions are answered, How does Danny get on at the ISH Comedy Awards? What is the final podcast chart st...
Fringe Talk - Day 20 (Ft. Luke Meredith)
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat all things Free Fringe with Luke Meredith. Luke is in charge of the day to day running of the PBH Free Fringe and tells us how it works ...
Fringe Talk - Day 19 (Ft. Joe Sib)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do American comedians think of the fringe? Has Danny made it onto the ISH Comedy Awards shortlist? Find out here with our guest Joe Sib. Check ou...
Fringe Talk - Day 18 (Front Of House Fynn & Evie)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we attempt to delve into the depths of what it's like doing front of house at the fringe but it's mostly Evie and Fynn hoping Mark ...
Fringe Talk - Day 17 (Ft. Fab Goualin)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fringe newcomer Fab let's us know what it's like doing the full month of festival for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Fringe Talk - Day 16 (Ft. Phil Ellis)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's here! It's the new season of Taskmaster's Phil Ellis. It's a no holds barred episode, not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Fringe Talk - Day 15 (Ft. Dan Willis)
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we learn about being on the Edinburgh Awards prize panel, the differences between Australia festivals and the Edinburgh fringe and lots more. Da...
Fringe Talk - Day 14
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny receives some good news, we hear a cracking listener fringe story and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fringe Talk - Day 13 (Ft. Bennett Arron)
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Identity theft, the Free Fringe and all the usual favourites are on the menu on todays episode with guest Bennett Arron.See Bennett at the Liquid room...
Fringe Talk - Day 12
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rollercoaster of an episode this one. Starts with some bad news and then Mark gets a surprise. Tune in for this no holds barred podcast about the ups ...
Fringe Talk - Day 11 (Ft. Chortle Editor Steve Bennett)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chortle reviewer, Steve Bennett, joins the boys to give insight on a day in the life of a fringe reviewer | See Danny at midday Banshee Labyrinth &...
Fringe Talk - Day 10 (Ft. Jo Caulfield)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Caulfield joins the boys to chat about her 20 years at the fringe, being on the side of a bus and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Fringe Talk - Day 9 (Ft. Sophia Wren)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fringe newcomer, Sophie Wren joins the boys to chat about her first experience of doing a solo show at the festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Fringe Talk - Day 8 (Ft. Hils Jago)
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fringe veteran, Hils Jago, has an eye for talent with comedy stars such as Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett & Sarah Millican all winning her Amused Moo...
Fringe Talk - Day 7
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the festival getting to the boys yet? Tune in to find out. See Danny at the Banshee Labyrinth at midday and Mark at the Liquid Rooms at 13.45. Host...
Fringe Talk - Day 6
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Danny see a famous 90's celebrity, they have beef with producer Joel & loads more FRINGE TALK.See Danny at midday Banshee Labyrinth &...
Fringe Talk - Day 5 (Ft. Ray O'Leary)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taskmaster New Zealand star Ray O'Leary joins the boys to chat about what he hated about his first fringe and what he loves about this, his second fri...
Fringe Talk - Day 4 (Ft. Elouise Eftos)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5x award winning Elouise Eftos joins the boys to talk about her first year at the fringe and what it's like being Australia's first attractive comedia...
Fringe Talk - Day 3 (Ft. Emmanuel Sonubi)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2x Edinburgh Award nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi, joins the boys to chat about his new show 'Life After Near Death', and we get all the latest fringe gossi...
Fringe Talk - Day 2
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's day 2 of the Edinburgh Fringe and the boys are already knackered. Recording this at 10.38pm they discuss how their shows went today, reveal the m...
Fringe Talk - Day 1
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This spin off of the spin off will document what it's like to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe on a daily basis. Expect highs and lows in this warts an...
Ian Smith
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Edinburgh Award Nominee, Ian Smith, joins the podcast to chat through some jokes ideas. All three are at the Edinburgh festival (AUG 25) Go see their ...
Gill Cordiner
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cover your kids ears, it's Gill Cordiner. She's dangerous and has just set a Jokes Podcast swear record. Really fun episode as Gill takes us through s...
Ben Hurley
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are in New Zealand and TV regular, Ben Hurley joins them to chat through two of his routines, both with one line he can't get to work. Watch ...
Andrew Hamilton
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prison, drug dealing and comedy. Andrew Hamilton is a triple threat and tells Mark and Danny all the details of starting stand up after a stint inside...
Chris Franklin
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie legend Chris Franklin joins the boys to chat about his number 1 hit, a jokes he can't get to work and everything Melbourne Comedy Festival Watc...
Jonny Pelham
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Star of Live At The Apollo, Jonny Pelham, joins the boys to chat about 3 jokes he can't quite get to work. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for ...
Rory O'Hanlon
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rory joins the boys to chat about hostel showers, Danny's bucket & jokes that don't work, whilst they were all at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.Wa...
Tour Talk - New Zealand Comedy Festival 2025
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys go through their joke notes, Danny relives his youth and we hear what's been happening in New Zealand. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube...
John Kearns
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Star of Taskmaster and double Edinburgh Award winner, John Kearns joins the boys at Jokes Podcast HQ. They chat about behind the scenes gossip of his ...
Tour Talk - Melbourne Comedy Festival 2025
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark &Danny chat about the Melbourne festival, they discuss "hack bits" and talk about the best ways to start a show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Rob Copland
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Wood Award winner, Rob Copland, joins the boys to chat about his award winning show, the only one-liner he's ever written and joke ideas we c...
Danny's Adelaide Adventure
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark & Danny catch up after being apart for a whole month! Hear all about Danny's Australia adventures so far!Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTu...
Joz Norris
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joz brings some fun imaginative ideas that he's tried and then dropped for whatever reason. Mark believes some of them your get another shot. What do ...
Andrew Bird Returns
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Bird joins us to talk through a couple of jokes he can't quite get to work and one that doesn't suit his comedic style. Enjoy!Watch Mark's Come...
Michelle Shaughnessy Returns
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle brings us 4 jokes that aren't quite working yet all for very different reasons. Enjoy!Follow Michelle on socials all @ michellesfunnyWatch Ma...
Darren Walsh Returns
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's joke o'clock. Probably the most gags we've covered in an episode, such a fun one! Darren has just sold out the Leicester Square theatre but you c...
Abigoliah Schamaun Returns
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abilgoliah returns with a routine about private hospitals that she can't get to work consistently. Let's see if we can work out why...Watch Mark's Com...
Comics' Comic Awards 2024 Winners Revealed
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We reveal the Best Act, Best MC, Best Independent Promoter & Outstanding Contribution to UK Comedy.Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free...
Joey Page Is Back
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Page returns to dissect a whole routine about British Airways! Check out Joey's tour - HereWatch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Wat...
Ben Target
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning comedian and director, Ben Target, joins us to chat about directing shows and of course, tells some jokes he tried but couldn't get to w...
Alexander Bennett
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Bennett brings 3 jokes he likes but can't get to work. Really fun episode!Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free here: https://www....
Mark's Comedy Special
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we breakdown the process of independently making a comedy special and Danny quizzes me on certain key aspect of the show. Go watch the speci...
Milo Edwards
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Milo Edwards going us to chat through three jokes we likes but couldn't get to work.For Mark's new comedy special and brand new tour show join his mai...
Tour Talk - Mark's Birthday Podcast
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A roller coaster of an episode for Mark's birthday, some bad news regarding Edinburgh but all ends well with a lovely darts joke quiz. To see Mark's c...
Paddy Young
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paddy Young joins Mark & Danny to chat about his alcohol free beer routine and his material about where to look when sitting on the tube.Mark's ne...
Seann Walsh Is Back From The Bed
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seann returns to chat about his new YouTube stand-up special Back From The Bed! We talk about this choice of opener, wardrobe malfunctions and what no...
Tour Talk: Xmas Special 2024
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jam packed Christmas podcast this week. Naughty advent calendars, 20 questions, secret Santa & Darren Walsh joins the boys for a Christmas cracker...
Penn & Teller
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Penn joins Mark & Danny to chat about the process of putting a show together, what they change when performing abroad, the importance of a good pa...
Tour Talk - Don't look back in clanger
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark & Danny discuss a joke about freebies, Danny's massive cabbage and lots more...Wanna see Mark & Danny on tour, join the mailing list @ ww...
Rosalie Minnitt
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rosalie Minnitt joins us this week to chat about character comedy, approaching Edinburgh in an unusual way and Mark embarrasses himself politically.Ma...
Davina Bentley
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Davina joins the boys this week to chat about her spin class bit. Enjoy!Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & ...
Tour Talk - Danny Gets Hacked
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An eventful Tour Talk episode including comedians misbehaving, a Q&A and Danny gets hacked live on the podcast!See the boys at a future live show,...
Jeff Dunham
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
American ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, joins Mark to chat about putting a show together, the characters he created over the years that didn't quite work...
Hannah Campbell
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded at the New Zealand comedy festival, Hanah Campbell chat to Mark about 4 routines she can't quite get to work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Tour Talk - First Time Tour Support
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live from The Forge Comedy Club in Brighton, Stuart Foreman chats to Mark & Danny just before doing his first tour support spot. They chat about h...
Ting Lim
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ting Lim joins Mark to chat through 3 jokes she liked but couldn't get to work.Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn...
Adam Flood
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark chats to Adam Flood during the Melbourne Comedy Festival. We hear about an observational disaster & three jokes he can't get to workPrevious ...
Dan Tiernan
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Tiernan joins us with three of his jokes that he dropped from his show and we discuss why! Great chatting jokes with this award winning comedian.P...
Tour Talk - Joke Of The Fringe
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Funniest Joke Of The Fringe behind the scene's gossip & Danny's rodeo trip. It's a jam packed electric episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Tour Talk - Danny's LA meetings
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New season premier episode, Danny is back from LA and fills us in on all things Jay Leno, Vegas, Joe Rogan and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
James Wallace
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One-liner comedian James Wallace joins Mark for a joke heavy episode where they deep dive into four of his gags that don't quite work...Previous guest...
Luke Benson
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Benson joins Mark to discuss 3 routines that he can't quite get to work. That sprinkled with some basketball puns, what more could you want Host...
Olivia Lee
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chaotic fun episode with Olivia Lee and I quote "I feel like I'm on acid". We work through three joke ideas that she can't quite get to work.Previous ...
Jason John Whitehead
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Great episode where we deep dive into three bits Jason is working on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex Kealy
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just 6 days away from the Edinburgh Festival, Alex Kealy come into the jokes studio to chat about a couple of bits he can't get to work. Hosted on Aca...
Tom Elwes
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Elwes brings us there jokes he can't get to work and we put our heads together to see if we can fix them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Olaf Falafel
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Olaf Falafel talks us through some of the silliest jokes we've ever had on the podcast. EnjoyPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Mil...
Tour Talk - Custard Cream Heist
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of tour chat to catch up on this week. Mark vents, Danny's had his feelings hurt and much much much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...