Josie Long

It's Josie Long! Josie is a stand-up comedian, writer and filmmaker. She has toured her live shows all over the world. She co-founded the charity Arts Emergency, helping young people get a fair start in the Arts and Humanities. Join us for a chat about Josie's struggles with output and productivity. We also talk about writing as an incantation, imbuing your life with the spirit of creativity, hallucinogenic revelations and how art teaches us what we don't know about ourselves. Buy Josie's brilliant book here ! Learn more about Arts Emergency here ! Follow her on Instagram ! Buy one of her excellent hats ! Join Molly's mailing list Follow Making Trouble on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you believe it, we got Josie Long back on! And Christmas is a time for forgiveness, and Josie found it in her heart to return after we mistakenly got her Horlicks instead of Ovaltine. But we’ve got it right this time, so we enjoy a malty little mug of the stuff as we chat generally about Christmas, especially popular Christmas Songs. Sam makes a shocking confession about Wham! And we learn about cute little Christmas traditions. See Sam at Soho Theatre Jan 12 & 13th!! https://sohotheatre.com/events/sam-lake-youre-joking-not-another-one/ Become a Patreon!: https://patreon.com/ivehadarose Follow The Show on socials: https://twitter.com/ivehadarose https://www.instagram.com/ivehadarose/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivehadarose Follow Sam Lake on socials: https://twitter.com/mrsamlake https://www.instagram.com/mrsamlake/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsamlake For tour dates & more: https://www.samlakecomedy.com Follow Josie Long on socials: https://twitter.com/josielong https://www.instagram.com/josielong Help support the pod by filling out a quick survey: https://acast-d25653fd59cf.intercom-clicks.com/via/e?ob=zo1nAv0cGyNYz2sCMiikfJgpLA%2BZ9EJQf66yH8vGyGMtUZaHBS9yM62DtVf6KGKWJNb9Adfm2iwLoRZ0mo8%2Fbg%3D%3D&h=2a1da7b690cb4f3e054650f97db957f3d2feea85-ayi0335i_53379403751246 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

405 episodes and 11 years later… the incredible Josie Long returns as we dig into NOW IS THE TIME OF MONSTERS , her new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. We discuss why it's not a bad thing to preach to the choir , the themes of climate dread and parenthood , how Josie created a jaw dropping immersive finale , the harsh reality of mixed-bill gigs , redefining success on her own terms and we find out if Josie is happy... Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including the emotional architecture of an Edinburgh Hour, letting yourself be vulnerable on stage as well as hand-transcribing sets, creating cue cards and recycling abandoned bits . 👉 Sign up to the NEW ComComPod Mailing List and follow the show on Instagram , YouTube & TikTok , Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod ✅ Instant access to full video and ad-free audio episodes ✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Josie ✅ Early access to new episodes ✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A” PLUS you’ll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else! Catch Up with Josie: Josie Long: Now Is The Time Of Monsters is now on tour through to December , coming to Leicester, York, Newcastle, Glasgow and Kendal. For more info, visit josielong.com . You can also keep up-to-date on Instagram , @JosieLong . Everything I'm up to: Come and see me LIVE ! Find out all the info and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy . Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Agonies, you're listening to an episode that was recorded on the floor of Josie Long's office, where Grace and Josie discuss art versus crafts, pain versus discomfort, men going in the woods, looking log-esque in the dark. being yourself despite your surroundings, the colossal challenge of childbirth and living through the last twenty minutes of Cabaret. Also, a kind of annoying amount of inside comedy baseball. Sorry! I get swept up in conversation. Join the Discord server for the podcast: https://discord.gg/Hu66hp5WHN Grace is performing at the Brisbane Comedy Festival - 8th to the 11th of May: https://www.brisbanecomedyfestival.com/events/grace-jarvis/ And the Sydney Comedy Festival - 14th to the 16th of May: https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/grace-jarvis-just-because-im-crying-doesnt-mean-im-not-having-a-nice-time/ And the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August: https://underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/events/event/grace-jarvis-just-because-im-crying-doesnt-mean-im-not-having-a-nice-time Follow Josie Long at @josielong on Instagram & Twitter, @josielongfun on TikTok & @josielong.bsky.social on Bluesky. Buy tickets to her Edinburgh Fringe show: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/josie-long-now-time-monsters. Or visit her website: https://www.josielong.com/ to buy tickets to any other upcoming shows. Also, you should buy her book - Because I Don't Know What You Mean and What You Don't: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Because-I-Dont-Know-What-You-Mean-and-What-You-Dont-by-Josie-Long/9781838856090. Recorded in Glasgow on the 17th of March 2025. Podcast edited by Chris Thorburn. Follow Grace Jarvis at @gracejarvisohno on Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, TikTok & wherever else you hang out. Watch her full comedy special "This is the Last Goldfish That I Am Going to Eat For You" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vdhri4A4Dng?si=fMxvDPPnIBzqeol3 Subscribe to her Substack: https://substack.com/@gracejarvis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John is joined by one of the greats, Josie Long. They discuss jokewriting techniques and the challenges of writing solo shows - then Josie talks about growing up in Kent and making a new home in Glasgow. Tickets for my show SPRING/ SUMMER 2025 at Glasgow Comedy Festival: https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/performances/john-aggasild-spring-summer-2025/ Josie’s upcoming Work in Progress shows 12 February MANCHESTER: https://www.seetickets.com/event/josie-long-work-in-progress/fairfield-social-club/3199451 15 and 16 March EDINBURGH: https://events.liveit.io/monkey-barrel-comedy-1/josie-long-a-wip-about-enormous-extinct-animals-3/ Josie’s book, comedy specials and Radio 4 show: https://linktr.ee/josielongstuff

The number of adults receiving an ADHD diagnosis has skyrocketed in recent years. In one of the most popular episodes ever of Changes, Annie’s husband Tom Bell (AKA music producer Toddla T) shared his experience of being diagnosed with ADHD. Eighteen months on the couple get back together to see what’s changed for him (and them) since. However, this time, to get a female perspective on ADHD, Annie and T are also later joined by multi-award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster, and film-maker, Josie Long. Josie was diagnosed with ADHD in lockdown when she was trying for her second child. Josie has had nine critically acclaimed tours, has made series for Radio 4 and has comedy specials on Amazon Prime (Cara Josephine) and Netflix (Something Better). In this frank and hilarious episode, Josie and T both discuss living with ADHD and how it shows up for them in different and similar ways, how they manage it around family life and how a diagnosis has changed their opinion of themselves and their relationships. Josie is touring the UK with her brand-new show ‘Re-Enchantment’ till the end of October this year. Tickets are available at josielong.com . There, you can also get a copy of her book of short stories called ‘Because I Don’t Know What You Mean and What You Don’t’. You can stream all of Toddla T’s music on streaming platforms and find his YouTube channel here: Toddla T You Tube . The original Changes episode with Toddla T is here . Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes You may find the following resources useful: https://adhdaware.org.uk/what-is-adhd/getting-nhs-diagnosis/ https://aadduk.org/help-support/specialists-support-and-coaches/ Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. You can also contact Mind on 0300 123 3393 or head to mind.org.uk . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined for the second time in many years by comic star and friend of the show JOSIE LONG ! It's been a bunch of years since Josie last joined the Distraction Pieces Podcast, and only through reasons of busy-ness and life's carousel is it that we haven't seen a return for a bit. Well it's a welcome reunion as, with all reunion episodes, so much life has happened in the interviening years. Josie's now a 2x mother, and has had a film out (both incidents we are brought up to speed on), but there's a bunch of other bits and pieces too. Existential and present, political and social, interior and exterior, neurotypical and neurodiverse, and swimming! Prepare to catch up on all of it, as Josie brings the uniquely great energy and green lights to the table. ENJOY! DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a supporting nature JOSIE ONLINE TWITTER ARTS EMERGENCY JOSIE'S NEW BOOK TWITCH SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITCH SCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAM SCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTER SCROOBIUS PIP on PATREON SCROOBIUS PIP on IMDB POD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RHLSTP Book Club 58 - Because I Don't Know What You Mean And What You Don't. Richard chats to comedian Josie Long about her book of short stories with the long title. They discuss the pros and cons (that might also be pros) about this format, how it’s fun not to have to be funny, whether it’s better for art to exist in the moment or be available for many years after creation, ADHD versus Aphantasia (and how we might both have both) and how middle age allows some perspective on the past and a taste of the future. Buy the book here https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/josie-long/because-i-don-t-know-what-you-mean-and-what-you-don-t/9781838856083 SUPPORT THE SHOW! Watch our TWITCH CHANNEL See extra content at our WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so excited to welcome one of our absolute heroes to the podcast. It's Josie Long ! Josie is an internationally renowned, beloved and multi-award-winning stand-up, podcaster, actor, playwright and radio presence. Her first short story collection, Because I Don't Know What You Mean and What You Don't has just been released. We talked to Josie about favourite short story collections, books to make you laugh on the bus, attempting sainthood, radical texts and trying to get your kids to love the books you love. Daisy will be attending the Queen's Reading Room Festival , look out for exclusive behind the scenes content on her Instagram page @TheDaisyBee . Find out more about Daisy's Creative Confidence Substack HERE . And sign up for the You're Booked newsletter by heading to: FurtherReading.Substack.com . BOOKS Josie Long - Because I Don't Know What You Mean and What You Don't Raymond Carver - What We Talk About When We Talk About Love Jean Rhys - Collected Short Stories ZZ Packer - Drinking Coffee Elsewhere Kelly Link - Get in Trouble Dan Rhodes - Anthropology Richard Yates - Collected Stories Ray Bradbury - Fahrenheit 451 John Steinbeck - Of Mice and Men Robin Cooper - Timewaster Letters Frankie Boyle - Meantime Shirley Hughes - Sally's Secret Rumer Godden - The Doll's House Arnold Lobel - Frog and Toad Michael Rosen - Book of Very Silly Poems Jacqueline Wilson - Story of Tracy Beaker Rumer Godden - Miss Happiness and Miss Flower Rumer Godden - Little Plum Barbara Sleigh - Carbonel Maurice Sendak - Where the Wild Things Are Maurice Sendak - In the Night Kitchen Maurice Sendak - Outside Over There Dorothy Whipple - The Other Day Tyler Feder - Bodies Are Cool Roald Dahl - The Witches Virginia Sole Smith - Fat Talk Charlotte Bronte - Jane Eyre Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea Fern Brady - Strong Female Character Katherine May - Electricity of Every Living Thing Helen Fielding - Bridget Jones's Diary Elizabeth Smart - By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept Ann Patchett - The Dutch House Ann Patchett - These Precious Days Brit Bennet - The Vanishing Half Kurt Vonnegut - Breakfast of Champions Kurt Vonnegut - Slapstick Kurt Vonnegut - Timequake Kurt Vonnegut - Jailbird Kurt Vonnegut - Slaughterhouse 5 Kurt Vonnegut - Cat's Cradle Kurt Vonnegut - Galapagos Kurt Vonnegut - Man Without a Country Anne Tyler - Saint Maybe F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby Kate Pickett & Richard Wilkinson - The Spirit Level Nesrine Malik - We Need New Stories Lola Olufemi - Experiments in Imagining Otherwise Rebecca Solnit - Hope in the Dark Nathalie Olah - Steal As Much As You Can Alan Lane - Club on the Edge of Town James Schneider - Our Bloc Rob Hopkins - From What Is To What If Rius - Marx For Beginners Martin Rowson/Karl Marx - Communist Manifesto Howard Zinn - People's History of American Empire Alison Bechdel - Fun Home Marian Keyes - Rachel's Holiday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/

Today’s guest is the comedian Josie Long. Josie started early – and I mean EARLY. She has been performing standup since she was 14, and by 17 won the BBC New comedy award. She was the first woman to be nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award three times and is co-founder of the education charity, Arts Emergency. Josie is also a regular on those terrifying panel shows where you just know you’d think of the smart thing to say when you were on the bus home (if at all!) has written for TV, radio and stage and has now turned her hand to short stories with Because I Don’t Know What You Mean And What You Don’t, a funny, dark, poignant (and occasionally jaded!) look at life Josie and I are both Scottish emigres, so we met up in her publishers atmospheric 16th century office in Edinburgh’s old town to talk about everything from house prices to climate change, how hormones and ADHD affect pregnancy and perimenopause (clue, it’s not great), breaking free of diet culture, living in a two comedian household and why she hopes she’ll still be performing stand up at 80. Oh and she shares her secret past as a fake tarot reader! AND IF ANYONE KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT HOW ADHD AFFECTS PERIMENOPAUSE PLEASE MESSAGE ME ON INSTAGRAM @THEOTHERSAMBAKER! See Josie on tour - find out more at linktr.ee/josielongtour . * You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at The Shift bookshop on Bookshop.org , including Because I Don't Know What You Mean And What You Don't by Josie Long and the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too , by me. * And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including transcripts of the podcast, please consider joining The Shift community. Find out more at www.theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com • The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Emily Sandford. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/review/follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*This is part 2 of Josie Long's episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing* Landlord John has been spending some time in the Other Realm recently, which means that we’ve not welcomed any guests into The Moon Under Water for what feels like a lifetime. However, it’s ready to appear once more; but not just in any form… we’re live from the greatest pub in the Other Realm and Landlord John’s very own Moon Under Water: The Dagda Bar in Edinburgh. Yes, the establishment that has oft been mentioned by John and Robin has finally welcomed us in to record two special live episodes. 30 Patrons were lucky enough to experience the mist in person, and with it being such a special occasion we’ve invited two wonderful guests along with us. First up it’s the incredible Josie Long! Josie is a comedian, actress and writer whose list of credits is as long as the bar itself at The Moon Under Water (infinite). But not only is she one of the most beloved comedian in the UK, she’s also a fully fledged pubber, and was lucky enough to attend university alongside Robin and John. Expect stories (and pints) aplenty. Want to hear an extended version of this episode (featuring a Patreon-only choice), gain access to our bonus podcast ‘Behind The Cellar Door’ and support the upkeep of the pub? If so, head to moonunderpod.com and sign up to our Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josie Long is a comedian and broadcaster. She started performing stand-up at the age of 14 and won the BBC New Comedy Awards at 17. In 2006, she won the Best Newcomer award at the Edinburgh Festival and has been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show three times. She’s has her own shows on Radio 4, Short Cuts and Josie Long’s Gambit and she co-hosts the podcast Book Shambles with Robin Ince. Josie Long is guest number 140 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she’d like to preserve and one she’d like to bury and never have to think about again . Book Shambles with Robin Ince & Josie Long: https://play.acast.com/s/bookshambleswithrobinandjosie . Follow Josie Long on Twitter and Instagram : @JosieLong . Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter , Instagram & Facebook : @MyTCpod . Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter : @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens . Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions . Music by Pass The Peas Music . Artwork by Matthew Boxall . Social media support by Harriet Stevens . This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. To support this podcast and get all episodes ad-free, please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com . All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.