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You Should've Been Here Last Week
Hosted by Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin · comedy · EN
About this Podcast:
They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so here's a rundown on how it's done from the prime movers in comedy! Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteemed figures in the industry from the UK and beyond. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this irreverent show pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy! You can watch every interview on our YouTube channel . Want to support our show? Contributions can be made to Steve's Ko-fi account or Paul's JokePit account . Get in touch with us by <a href="mailto:ushouldvebeenherelastweek@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target=
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What is You Should've Been Here Last Week about?
They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so here's a rundown on how it's done from the prime movers in comedy! Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteemed figures in the industry from the UK and beyond.
Who hosts You Should've Been Here Last Week?
You Should've Been Here Last Week is hosted by Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin. The show has published 71 episodes to date.
What has You Should've Been Here Last Week covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Pierre Hollins - "The audience is there to be entertained by ideas"" (18 October 2026, 38 minutes), "Tony De Meur aka Ronnie Golden Tribute" (4 October 2026, 24 minutes), and "Andrew White - "Edinburgh Fringe - slog & hardship all part of the favour"" (9 August 2026, 37 minutes).
How often does You Should've Been Here Last Week publish?
You Should've Been Here Last Week publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 71 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on You Should've Been Here Last Week?
Booking probability for You Should've Been Here Last Week is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. You Should've Been Here Last Week requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. You Should've Been Here Last Week's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin hosts You Should've Been Here Last Week, a comedy podcast with 71 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #1
Tony De Meur aka Ronnie Golden Tribute
Oct 4, 202624 minS5Steve and Paul pay tribute to singer, musician and comedian Tony De Meur, also known as Ronnie Golden, who passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. An alternative comedy pioneer appearing on the Young Ones, he...
- Aug 9, 202637 minS4
Andrew White, currently in Edinburgh performing his new show to rave reviews, is an in-demand comedian, writer and radio host. He talks about his love for the Edinburgh Fringe, Bournemouth FC, coming out to his family...
- Jul 19, 202638 minS4
Paul Sneddon, known by his stage names Vladimir McTavish and Bob Doolally, was a Scottish stand-up comedian, columnist and actor. Paul, who bestroded the Scottish and UK comedy scene for 40 years, died recently. This is...
- Jul 12, 202646 minS4
Charmian Hughes left a job in advertising to become a clown. But unable to uphold the mime vow of silence, ran away to play stand-up comedy clubs throughout the UK and internationally. An early female stand up ‘When...
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- Jun 21, 202647 minS4
Christian Schulte-Loh is an international stand-up act from Germany who has performed in more than twenty countries. But he learned his craft in the UK before becoming a star at home. He talks about how he performs to...
- Jun 7, 202637 minS4
Dave Vickers, comedy promoter and the beating heart of Banana Cabaret - one of the UK's longest running comedy clubs - stopped the night at the end of May. Dave explains how since 1983 'The Banana' was at the vanguard...
- May 12, 202642 minS4
On the twice award nominated show it's Rachel Fairburn, star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla podcast, started in comedy via Tony Blair's New Deal. She talks about the north/south divide, Alec...
- Apr 28, 202647 minS4
On this twice award nominated show it's time to talk about money, UK comedians pay has remained generally static over the last 30 years! But everything else has gone up. How can comedians find ways to increase pay in...
- Apr 5, 202641 minS4
The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue has ended after 35 years performing an award-winning act described as "Tim Vine with music". Andy and Tony, the men behind them, talk about why they're stopping, the end of 'spesh acts'...
Episode #12
Travelling To Comedy Gigs
Mar 22, 202650 minS4On the twice award nominated podcast Steve and Paul talk about getting to comedy gig by planes, trains and automobiles. Not forgetting bus, coach, boats or even on foot. Every gig begins with the comic's arrival which...
- Mar 1, 202647 minS4
Dave Thompson - actor, stand-up comedian, clown and writer. Best known for playing Tinky Winky in ‘Teletubbies’, his sacking caused a press sensation in 1997. Here he talks to Steve and Paul about his life and deaths in...
- Feb 15, 202649 minS4
Nick Revell is a legendary award-winning British comedian and writer for radio and television. Not so much a veteran comedian but a performer and writer constantly re-inventing himself throughout his career. Here he...
- Feb 1, 202636 minS4
In an recent interview comedian Rosie Jones shared a three-part framework for responsible comedy. Steve and Paul discuss if there are any rules in comedy and can comedians be funny and 'responsible'. Hosted on Acast...
- Jan 11, 202640 minS4
After 30 years being a recovering accountant and a single Mum, Samantha Day turned to stand-up comedy. She's quickly making up for lost time and is a new distinctive voice on the UK circuit who's already won many...
- Dec 29, 202547 minS4
Shazia Mirza is an award winning British Asian Muslim comedian, actress, and writer. She is best known for her stand-up comedy, touring internationally across the USA, Europe and Asia. Now a familiar face on TV, Shazia...
- Dec 14, 202557 minS4
After 16 years, comedian, broadcaster and author, Robin Ince resigned from co-presenting role on BBC Radio 4's The Infinite Monkey Cage. After making the decision last September, a month later he appeared at this live...
- Nov 30, 202537 minS4
Jessica Fostekew is a comedian, actor and writer who has appeared on numerous entertainment shows. A regular on BBC Radio 4, BBC 1, Sky as well as being a very successful podcast. Jessica talks to Steve and Paul about...
Episode #4
Comedy Club Fight Stories - Part 2
Nov 9, 202524 minS4More violence in comedy club stories from Steve and Paul. This time the outbreaks are mainly focussed on themselves as they're two comics you just love to hit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #3
Comedy Club Fight Stories - Part 1
Oct 26, 202540 minS4When punchlines turn to punch ups, jokes to jabs and riffs to biffs. Violence can break out in comedy clubs, either in the audience, onstage, backstage or even in the car park. Steve and Paul tell their favourite...
Recent guests
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Andrew White
director of the advanced management and leadership programme, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
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Dave Thompson
Author of Brainstorm: Neurodivergent Talent and the Future of Work, District 36, Urban Cellar, Urban Grill and Urban on the Square
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Nick Revell
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Rosie Jones
Director of Student and Library Services, The Rosie Jones Foundation
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