Rachel Parris
Amuse Douche with James Haskell
James Haskell is facing an existential crisis. Since retiring as an international rugby star, he has become a ubiquitous personality, shape-shifting week-to-week from elite athlete to reality TV star, DJ, podcaster, author, MMA fighter, influencer and pundit. While James adapts to rapid-onset fatherhood, he is looking for his final form. In Haskell's opinion, the common thread running through his many post-rugby ventures is his unique brand of ‘comedy’... which brings us here. Amuse Douche puts Hask to the test in the most brutal arena: a live stand-up set. To prepare himself, he is speaking to some of the funniest comedians, actors and writers in the country, including Russell Kane, Sindhu Vee, Lou Sanders and Ed Byrne. While picking up tips and tricks, he’ll learn all about their journeys into comedy and find out what life is really like as a stand-up. But it's not all laughs as James and his guests also tackle serious issues such as alcohol dependency, living with ADHD and struggles with self-confidence. At the end of the series, James will take everything he's learned and get up in front of a live audience to see if he really is – or isn't – as hilarious as he says he is. Whether car crash or surprise success, the end result is sure to be compelling either way.
How was it for you? with Rachel Parris & Marcus Brigstocke
How Was It For You? is the weekly podcast from comedy power couple Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke. Offering a peek into the chaos and hilarity that ensues when two comedians live together, it’s the show where everything (yes everything) gets a star rating out of 5 – from the bizarre to the inane to the heartfelt (think: ‘different sock lengths’, ‘seeing plays surrounded by hundreds of children’ or ‘Marcus’ budget haircuts’). Amidst an influx of influencers’ ‘honest reviews’ online, Rachel and Marcus are here to give their two cents, rating the things that really matter, from tinned fish to trips to the tip. Ultimately, it’s an attempt to produce an “essential” go-to guide for their audience one episode at a time. A 'Keep It Light Media' Production