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Maron milestone: 'WTF' hits 1000 episodes!
The podcaster, standup comedian and actor Marc Maron has been recording his show WTF in his garage for almost a decade, and has recently celebrated its 1000th episode. In it Maron and longtime… Audio
James Nokise: eating fried chicken in the shower, as you do
For his new podcast, comedian James Nokise takes refuge in the shower. It's his safe space while eating his comfort food - fried chicken. But he also interviews a range of people about their mental… Audio
Bill Cosby found guilty on three charges of sexual assault
The comedian Bill Cosby has been found guilty on three charges of sexual assault. He could be sentenced to 10 years in prison on each of the charges. The 80-year-old has been accused of drugging and… Audio
Angella Dravid - no holds barred
Absurd, unpredictable and downright funny. Auckland-based comedian Angella Dravid talks to Kathryn Ryan about what makes her laugh and how she turned a spell in a British prison into award-winning… Audio
Theresa May's speech derailed by coughs, prankster
British Prime Minister Theresa May stole the show at her ruling Conservative Party's annual conference -- but for all the wrong reasons. She coughed and spluttered through her speech and was… Audio
Ben Hurley: I can feel your anger
Comedian Ben Hurley reminisces about Star Wars, Lego, a rundown flat and why being funny isn't about being the class clown. Audio
Eddie Izzard's life as a citizen commando
British comedian and actor Eddie Izzard likes to say he is a really boring person who has lived an interesting life. That may not have been the best pitch to the publishers for his first book, but it… Audio
The idiot brain's reptilian origins
Do you ever suspect your brain is sabotaging your life? Neuroscientist (and sometimes stand-up comedian) Dean Burnett talks to Kathryn Ryan about the funny ways our brains work. Audio
No getting down on depression
'Every Brilliant Thing' is a UK theatre production that has been referred to as the funniest show you'll ever see about depression. Audio
One in Five: Tribute to Stella Young
Australian comedian, journalist and disability activist Stella Young has died. This is an excerpt from a Radio New Zealand Interview with Stella earlier in 2014. Audio
Eddie Izzard: marathon standup
Stage and screen actor, producer and standup comedian whose standup show Force Majeure has played in 25 countries on five continents since March 2013, and will visit New Zealand in February 2015. Audio
Colleague and friend pays tribute to comedian Ewen Gilmour
A long-time friend and colleague of Ewen Gilmour says his death will be felt widely in the close-knit comedy community. Audio
Stella Young on comedy, and disability activism
Stella Young is a comedian, disability activist, and the Editor of ABC's Ramp Up website - the online space for news, discussion and opinion about disability in Australia. Since then she has been… Audio
Comedian Jamie Kilstein
Jamie Kilstein is an American comedian and co-host of the podcast Citizen Radio with journalist Allison Kilkenny. He makes political comedy that subverts entrenched stereotypes around gender… Audio