Newest Substack is up!! Today is Live Comedy day and I’ve been doing some reflecting on it… open.substack.com/pub/baininth...

Episode 5 is out RIGHT NOW! Join us not just for the quest, but to see who won this stage of the dungeon! Yes, in this #ttrpg there IS a winner. Although we hadn't yet played @robindlaws.bsky.social's excellent RUNE rpg when we came up with the points system- he did it first! #podcast #improv

What lies beyond the magic mirror? Where are the villagers? Who keeps SCREAMING? Find out TOMORROW in Hail Chaos Episode 5: podfollow.com/1878456149 Orcs! Wrestling! Death! Conflict avoidance! Join us to see where the #adventure goes! #gnome #mirror #magic #fantasy #ttrpg #improv #comedy

Headline in today's Broadcast "Gary Barlow takes Jason Manford to New Zealand for ITV Travelogue" feels like the last straw. Stop telling us there's no money to make TV when you're sending dull millionaires on free holidays. FOR FUCK'S SAKE! Who is watching this shit? *eye twitch*

If you didn’t already know, I write quite a lot of topical comedy. Here’s me writing about writing it: open.substack.com/pub/baininth...

Some players love #riddles. A challenge faced with brains, not a character sheet. Some go "My Wizard has an 18 Intelligence, I'm rolling to solve it". Louie is the 3rd option- "Fuck you, fuck your riddles, let me kill something." Catch the crow at HAIL CHAOS podcast: podfollow.com/1878456149

OUT NOW: Episode 4- Kill the Crow Guest starring @beakachu.bsky.social as the mysterious Riddle Crow. Do YOU like riddles or do they make you want to commit aggravated corvicide? If you can't catch the crow- catch the episode here; pod.fo/e/3b2dee #podcast #riddle #crow #comedy #improv

At the moment the trend in scripted British telly is big, bulky prestige shows with dependable genres and big expensive stars. I think it's clear that if broadcasters want to compete with streamers and socials, they need to include at least SOME cheap, nimble, characterful and niche productions.

open.substack.com/pub/baininth... “Did my mum hate me before I was even born?” First solo Substack article: Rebecca and the power of a name.

What does it say about my life right now that my most used emoji is “😬” ?

open.substack.com/pub/baininth... I spoke to the busiest comedian in Scotland, Kate Hammer. about her 4(!) different shows at Glasgow International Comedy festival.

Episode 3 is OUT! Ready your sword, wits and ears for more adventure! #podcast #fantasy #ttrpg #orc

Cool Dad Raising Daughter On Media That Will Put Her Entirely Out Of Touch With Her Generation https://theonion.com/cool-dad-raising-daughter-on-media-that-will-put-her-en-1819572981/

substack.com/@baininthene... Absolute pleasure talking to @garethgwynn.bsky.social about his upcoming Glasgow show!

The only thing I love more than the sights of spring are the sounds of spring… particularly the batshit noises foxes make when they’re fucking.

Another wonderful year at the Edinburgh International Improv Festival! Jokes, new friends, old friends, drinking, Scottish country dancing, and yes-anding. And it was an absolute privilege to perform as part of the ensemble team! But now back to normal- Ep 3 is out Thursday! #improv #eiif

Hi, Wanna redirect people to my Substack because am I even a writer if I don't do that? Bain in the Neck bainintheneck.substack.com?r=24az54&utm...

open.substack.com/pub/baininth... Had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Sarah Bradley for her upcoming Glasgow Comedy Festival show. Read it here:

Episode 2 is out TODAY! What mysteries live in the ruins of Forge? Riddles! Death! Gods! Gnomes! Get the latest episode today, brought to you with the dark powers of @podomedy.bsky.social podfollow.com/1878456149 #podcast #fantasy #ttrpg #comedy #riddles

Alfie Allen looking at his sister Lily’s new album; “In hindsight, I got off quite lightly actually.”

Me: how could be not tell I was flirting? Also me: did you know William the Conqueror’s corpse was so bloated that his body exploded at the funeral?

Angela Rayner owes Mandelson all of the pints, just sayin’.

Thrilled to have been lead writer on this cracker of an episode with the phenomenal @beakachu.bsky.social Get it listened to the now! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Alex and I are very please to launch our PWYW script and treatment service! Competitions can be hard to crack, reading the same script over and over can make your eyes cross, let us help! 😊 bonnieandclydeside.com/services/ @agarrickwright.bsky.social #writing #screenwriting #tv #radio

Whoever is saying White Lotus is the funniest and most interesting Jason Issac has been - clearly never seen Death of Stalin.

I've made the 300 mile trip to Edinburgh and I am DYING to talk about writing gags with @beakachu.bsky.social and @humourmill.bsky.social If you want to find out which radio show will say 'bawbag' on air, well we'll tell you. Book now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-to...

Definitely addicted to Instagram, getting cravings to re-download the app so bad I’ve ripped the gel off my nails. 😬

It's true! If you want to learn how to write topical comedy, only we have the answers!* Guaranteed** *Not a guarantee **Cannot stress this enough, not a guarantee

Hey, comedy people of Edinburgh! Check this out! Then buy this: www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-to...

There are still tickets on sale for this fantastic workshop on topical comedy, with me and @beakachu.bsky.social, hosted by @humourmill.bsky.social If you want to break into writing gags about everything current, this is a good place to start. Book now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-to...

People within commutable distance of Edinburgh! @agarrickwright.bsky.social and I are doing an in person workshop on topical comedy for @humourmill.bsky.social All the cool kids are writing it - join us!!

If you're interested in topical comedy, @beakachu.bsky.social and I will be leading this workshop on writing funny gags about the news and current events, courtesy of the fantastic @humourmill.bsky.social! 1500- 1700, 30th March at Monkey Barrel in Edinburgh! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-to...

Really pleased have been Lead Writer on BBC Radio Scotland's Breaking The News this week with @beakachu.bsky.social Tonnes of great gags from us, amazing patter, and the perfect thing after a long week of mental news. #comedy #news #scotland www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Hot take: this is my favourite intro music on any White Lotus series.

Gals, you don’t need lip fillers! Just regularly burn your lips on a cheese toastie like I do!

As a fan of Peep Show and Garden Centres, these emails get very confusing.

Of course the government of the man with the personality of ChatGPT didn’t sign the AI accords…

I should actually write stuff on here, I suppose…

The only reason people think they don't like pineapple on pizza is because Hawaiian pizzas are always made with cheap, shitty ham

Every time the ego of right- wing extreminsts causes their own downfall, an angel gets its wings 😇 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

“I’m sorry you feel like Russia shot down your plane” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Lovely way to round out the year is seeing @beakachu.bsky.social and myself in the credits of Breaking the Year. I mean, 2024 is a year that NEEDED broken. Glad we could oblige. Get it watched the now! www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Christmas Eve! Make sure to be good- because someone is watching and you do NOT want to wind up on the naughty list! #Christmas #elf #comedy

Ruining The Holiday wondering how much the Oppenheimer Group could sell Amanda’s house for. Queue weirdly specific Selling Sunset music.

The Grinch was raised by bisexual women who had an open relationship - never forget it 💚❤️

The much-longer version of this won the Audience Choice Award at the Shetland Screenplay Festival. The locals were just glad to see hard work acknowledged. Happy Solstice @beakachu.bsky.social

Just rewatching Hot Fuzz. I know they’re already the bad guys, but the whole Neighbourhood Watch Alliance also deffo vote Tory.