Refreshing Podcast

Refreshing Pod - Stuart Laws (Ending Merry March 2025)Over the past month it's been a Merry March, as the Refreshing Podcast hung out with some of the best comedians on the block.We end in style with Stuart Laws.Stuart's on tour right now with his latest hour 'Has To Be Joking', and you can watch 'Is The Guy Still Going' online today.'Is That Guy Still Going' is directed by Nish Kumar, featuring both light and dark moments ... at the end you can literally hear a pin drop.The show features tales of having the snip, being very truthful, living childfree, grief and marriage... He explains this and lots more to Johnny.Stuart is a comedian, and director (recently he directed James Acaster's 'Hecklers Welcome' for HBO). In stand up, you'll notice his trademark Gilet (and like unmasking Batman, Johnny finds out why it's more than just wearing it in cold venue's).Lately Stuart chats autism, and his relationship (that was born out of the Fringe in 2023) with fellow comedian Chloe Radcliffe.Johnny brings up the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, plus how at last year (nine 4 star reviews and national press attention all over) he started all kinds of rumours about other performers & on tells johnny the one that went international ... honest it really did (think M&M's).Stuart's got so much going on, his website is the best place to get the full rundown.https://www.stuartlaws.comWatch 'Is That Man Still Going' via ...https://800pgr.lnk.to/thatguy Tour details below (Stuart is live in Edinburgh 19th April)https://linktr.ee/stuartlawscomedy Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every month, now in it's 7th series.

Refreshing Pod - Ian Smith (Part of Merry March 2025)A Friday Funny in Merry March, as the Refreshing Podcast hangs out with some of the best comedians on the block.It's a pleasure to welcome Ian Smith on the podcast, who really is 'crushing' it!Ian's critically acclaimed stand up show is available now worldwide.Ian believes in making comedy accessible both in person, and online.By watching 'Crushing', you have the chance to invest in Ian's work. Head to Ian's instagram for more info, details below.Crushing is Ian's 2023 Edinburgh Fringe show, that stand up hour was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award.The show features tales of love, stress, and driving a tank with his hairdresser! ... He explains this and lots more to Johnny.Plus, takes Johnny on a trip back in time to preforming with a certain Richard Gadd (before the whole baby reindeer thing). Plus tell's Johnny the advice Richard gave him, and it's blunt!Oh and he also let's Johnny know where Goole is in the UK & why he hates Easter (ish) ... so don't be close to him 37 days from now.Follow Ian online for more including his BBC Radio 4 series and podcast, plus details of what he has planned for the 2025 Fringe.https://linktr.ee/iansmithcomedyWatch 'Crushing' via ... Instagram: iansmithcomedyInstagram: 800pgmRefreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every month, now in it's 7th series.

Refreshing Pod - Derek Mitchell (Part of Merry March 2025)Merry March is back for a second year, the Refreshing Podcast hangs out with some of the best comedians on the block.First up, it's Derek Mitchell, who is on tour with Two Smash-Hit debuts shows 'Double Dutch' and 'Goblin'.Derek had a highly successful solo run at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, to go alongside his 120 international gigs and the small matter of over half a billion views on social media posting all kinds of small comedy shorts online.Derek chats with Johnny about the origins of both shows, and how playing characters, or just being himself on stage is both enjoyable, and at times testing - but with the main aim of just bringing comedy to as many people as possible, and creating a great night.Double Dutch plays on it's meaning of 'gibberish' and how it's used on each other.whereas, Goblin tells the story of Elliot, it's a chance to jump back to 2007 and the emo phase!Derek's been on the road since late Feb.Scottish dates include:(Tonight) 1st March, Glasgow (Stand Comedy Club)(Tomorrow) 2nd March, Edinburgh (Stand Comedy Club) Derek's full tour details can be found via:Instagram: derekscottmitchellTour info: https://linktr.ee/derekscottmitchell(selected dates on the road until early June 2025).Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every month, now in it's 7th series.

Refreshing Pod - Nick Stapleton (How To Beat Scammers)The annual cost of fraud in the UK is roughly £190 billion, a staggering sum.Young people are the most confident they could spot a scam, but could you? Nick Stapleton (investigative journalist and broadcaster) who you'll know from television shows such as the BAFTA winning Scam Interceptors, and BBC Morning Live speaks to Johnny and helps beat the scam.Johnny gets the lowdown from Nick on what to look out for regarding Scams, that can come in all shapes & sizes. including what he calls 'Tells' ... a tool to help identity what could be the start of a scam.This Thursday (13/02/25) Nick's long awaited book is released. 'How To Beat Scammers'Nick is a firm believer, that there is a scam for everyone, if you haven’t been stung yet, it’s only because until now no one has used the right approach.His book is a comprehensive guide to arming yourself against scams."If you think you’re too smart to be scammed, think again. Nick has written an empowering, empathetic and essential toolkit for the fight against scams. - Joe Lycett"Scams affect all ages, not just the older population. Adults aged 18-34 are the most likely to be fooled by online scammers*Plus, Nick lets Johnny know about what's shocked him the most during his carrer, and how scared he gets when he's confronting the people behind a scam on a doorstep.For details on Nick's book, and to follow him with tips on how to stay safe,See Below:Web: https://www.waterstones.com/author/nick-stapleton/8710068Insta: @staplenickNick's BAFTA win (alongside his co-stars) was within the 'Best Daytime' category at the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards, May 2024. It returns to TV screens soon.Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every month, now in it's 7th series. *research from Airbnb

Refreshing Pod - James Fleming (Co-founder and CEO of The Power Within Training)As January comes to a close, how’s it been for motivation? … do you need to unleash some potential?Have you heard of 'Motivational Intelligence’? Or ‘Life changing leadership, Lifelong results’?Johnny had the pleasure of chatting with James Fleming, who set up ’The Power Within Training’ in 2017 after years heading up some huge companies in his career.Johnny chats business, what makes one develop from idea to superpower, and how senior management can help the whole workplace thrive. Plus, James lets Johnny in on a few secrets of his success, and being told off my his own team … and how that goes down in the office!For more information on The Power Within Traning And Development:See Below:Web: https://thepowerwithintraining.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamesflemingtpwtdInsta: thepowerwithintraining Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every month, now in it's 7th series.

Refreshing Pod - Alex Mitchell The last guest of 2024! And what a joy it was to welcome Alex Mitchell (Britain's Got Talent finalist) who looks ahead to his 2025 tour, and back on life since June.'Tics Towards Puffection' is the debut tour, and tackles Alex's obsession for perfection and trying to always be the best version of himself.He chats to Johnny openly (about his darker times) plus the whole BGT experience (and how he was a little nervous to take the p*ss out of Ant, Dec & Simon Cowell) ... how being skint led to him applying, and what's followed since, from being able to quit his job, and focus on comedy full time.Follow Alex on Insta, including tour details@alexmitchellcomedyThe 'Tics Towards Puffection' tour begins Sat 1st Feb in Leeds, and ends 25th May 2025.Tickets on sale now.Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every month.Back with a bang in January 2025, Happy Holidays!

Refreshing Pod - Hogmanay Preview 2024 It's 3 Years in a row ... Johnny & Al catch up ... Al's quite the deal, he's the big boss of all things Hogmanay!New Year celebrations will soon kick in, 2025 is just over the shoulder.Al Thompson has been kind enough to spare some time to chat with Johnny (for the 3rd year in a row) about how Edinburgh will celebrate this year.Revellers from around the globe will decent on Edinburgh for four days of incredible events! Including the legendary Street Party.Celebrations will kick off with the Torchlight Procession, creating a river of fire through the historic Old Town on 29 December. Texas & Callum Beattie will see out 2024, and welcome in 2025 with the Concert In The Gardens. The Night Afore, Hot Dub Time Machine will lead the Disco Party at West Princes Street Gardens, while the Assembly Rooms will host a night of indie rock music featuring Idlewild.Find out what Hot Dub Time Machine has in store for 'The Midnight Moment' when the fireworks go off, and what you can do during the whole 4 days on Hogmanay.Plus, Al get's a little emotional (ish) when chatting about Christmas times past ... therapy could be needed.Have a great Hogmanay!!For ticket details, and FAQ on Hogmanay visit:https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay Edinburgh's Hogmanay runs from Sun 29th Dec 2024 - Wed 1st Jan 2025Insta @edhogmanayRefreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every month.

Refreshing Pod - Lazo This is a PODCAST EXCLUSIVE ... Johnny is thrilled to share with you a interview with Lazo, a loyalty test service, that really does slide into your DM's!Have you ever thought you could be being cheated on, but need evidence either way?Lazo could be the website that helps you 'find the truth'Recently, Johnny caught up with Ashlyn, and Trinity from Lazo - and got the lowdown on what the service provides, and how it's provided.Is anxiety keeping you from having a strong connection? In the world of DMs, swipes and likes, Lazo is a tool designed to see intentions and let go of toxic relationships.Trinity (one of the top checkers at Lazo, a checker is a person who preforms the loyalty test) lets Johnny know the background to providing this service, and how it helps (as much as it can cause heartache) solve problems quicker, rather than staying in a relationship and letting things build for the bad.Either way, it was a great interview, and a good summary in Johnny's eyes ... If you can't be loyal, then you shouldn't be in that relationship. Do you agree?Follow Lazo for more, and head to the website for a loyalty test if you think one is needed?!Insta @getLazoWeb: getlazo.app Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every month.

Refreshing Pod - Johnny Grabs 5 Minutes With SantaChristmas is coming .... here in just 17 days.The world’s busiest man managed to spare 5 minutes to chat to Johnny. That's right Santa (AKA ... Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas) gave Johnny the lowdown on how you can see him, in Edinburgh at St Andrew Square this year.He's back for 2024, with daily sessions (roughly 14 per day) right up-to Christmas Eve, in his grotto preforming 'Santa's Stories'The big man and some very helpful elves will be tucked away in St Andrew's Square ready to welcome children and families and provide a magical Christmas experience. Santa's Stories are group sessions for up to 22 children, however each child will have the opportunity to meet Santa and receive a gift.Plus, Santa lets Johnny know the secrets on how his reindeer fly & fart, and what he'll be watching on the TV on Christmas Day (as he rests, following his busy night on the 24th Dec)....Ohh.. and Johnny takes Mrs Collins and his 5 month old baby boy to meet Santa (for Teddy his son, it's his 1st time meeting Santa ever) ... and it was Magical!For ticket details:https://edwinterfest.com/whats-on/santas-stories FAQ on for Christmas 2024 visit:https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmasA very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!Edinburgh's Christmas runs from Friday 15th November 2024, and ends Sat 4th Jan 2025.Insta @edinburghschristmas Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every month.