Jokes with Mark Simmons

Jokes with Mark Simmons

Comedians talking about jokes Every week Mark Simmons and a guest share jokes they've written that just haven't worked - because they're too long, too stupid, too clever, too groanworthy or just too rubbish. Follow Mark on Twitter | Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

January 5, 2026 66 mins
We reveal the Best Act, Best MC, Best Independent Promoter & Outstanding Achievement in the 2025 Comics' Comic awards.

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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 here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/


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December 15, 2025 31 mins

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 about 35 years of their act, how it's developed and what they will miss the most.




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December 2, 2025 50 mins

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 on the live comedy circuit this week.




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November 24, 2025 35 mins

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-ward-the-holiday/


See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/


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November 17, 2025 45 mins

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 what a terroist is.


See Mark on tour here : https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/


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November 11, 2025 36 mins

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 January here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/


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November 3, 2025 40 mins

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://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/


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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 mark on tour here https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/


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October 19, 2025 51 mins

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 Bella at the soho theatre https://sohotheatre.com/events/bella-hull-doctors-hate-her/


See Danny in Herne Bay 5th November: https://www.ents24.com/herne-bay-events/round-the-bends/danny-wards-best-bits-hosted-by-mark-simmons/7371720


See Danny in London: https://www.museumo...

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October 14, 2025 33 mins

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.


See Mark on his UK & Ireland tour - Tickets available www.marksimmons.co.uk


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October 6, 2025 42 mins

Being back on the circuit, parking tickets & scumbag heckler's are the talking points on today's show.




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September 28, 2025 45 mins

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 'The Comedy Bureau'


See Laura on tour with her new show YO YO


See Mark on tour from January. Tickets available at www.marksimmons.co.uk


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September 22, 2025 35 mins

One month since the fringe, what's been happening?


See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/


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September 15, 2025 28 mins

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 more!


See Mark on tour with Danny on support duties here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/


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September 8, 2025 32 mins

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 todays episode.


See Tom on tour here: https://honourabletom.com/pages/tour-dates


See Mark on tour here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/


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August 31, 2025 41 mins

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 Comedy on Sunday 28th September.


Mark and Danny are back on tour from January, tickets available at www.marksimmons.co.uk


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August 24, 2025 27 mins

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 standing? What is Mark's joke about a blender?

The regular Jokes Podcast will be back very soon. Hit that subscribe button, listen all the way to AWOOGA, we really appreciate you all tuning in.


Mark is going on tour very soon, head to marksimmons.comedian@googlemail.com for tix.


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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 for the performers, the audience and the venues.




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August 20, 2025 20 mins
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 out his show at the festival 9pm at Gilded Balloon.

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