Marsha is joined by Alun Cochrane, fresh from Edinburgh, and spreading comedy wisdom across the country! Hear him discuss topics such as the Midlands, TV panel shows, and a crafty way to bag yourself some free fruit...

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Political comedian Andy Zaltzman pops in to chat with Marsha this week; discussing such issues as live shows, having small children, and the best ever ways to cheat at sport

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Marsha meets stand up comedian, The Thick of It actor, Sony Award winner, author, movie actor and all round lovely chap Chris Addison...

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Marsha catches up with Dan Antopolski; Perrier-nominated stand-up, and creator of officially the best joke at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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The Inbetweeners' Mr. Gilbert talks about his 13 year career as a real teacher, having to tone down for TV and possible spin-off series....

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The star of Curb Your Enthusiasm, 90210, Weeds, Entourage and Zoey 101 talks about the comedy scene in LA and more with Marsha

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Hilarious 'Skins' star John Bishop talks about fulfilling his childhood footballing dream, trying to hold down a full time job whilst being a stand up, starring in the new Ken Loach film and why his teenage sons aren't impressed with him.

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The Perrier Award-winning comedian talks to Marsha about supporting Stewart Lee when she was a nipper, swimming in freezing cold water and how to better yourself and the world around you. 

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Actor and comedian Kevin Eldon tells Marsha all about his beginnings in stand up, moving into film and TV, and revolutionary 90s comedy, including working with Christopher Morris, Big Train and more...

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More comic fun, when Marsha catches up with the award-winning Lucy Porter to chat about bizarre gigs and the life of a stand-up comedian.

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Marsha's guest is Marcus Brigstocke, who talks about working with Trevor McDonald (great) and Anne Robinson (not so much), travelling to Greenland with Jarvis Cocker, why climate change is like slavery and getting told off on Question Time.

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This week Marsha is joined by Mark Watson - comedian, journalist, TV presenter, radio presenter, author, and inventor of the 24 hour stand up show! He chats about the bizarre nature of comedy semi-stardom, his route via Edinburgh into professional comedy, and gives an insight into his current life projects...

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Marsha grabs a chat with Micky Flanagan, If.comeddie newcomer award nominee and general lovely cockney fellow.

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Marsha talks to 8 Out of 10 Cats star and top stand-up Sean Lock

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Marsha is joined by Stewart Lee - they end up discussing the differences between live and television comedy, why he doesn't like being adored, and experiences of directing The Mighty Boosh.

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This week, Marsha chats to the Perrier nominated comedian and lovely fellow that is - Tim Fitzhigham! He's crossed the channel in a bath, you know.

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The one thing you MUST know, if you want to tell powerful stories

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The ONE thing you must know, to tell  powerful stories (1/5 Storytelling Series) YesYesMarsha.com

There's one thing that all people who tell powerful stories do. If you want to captivate people, fill your stories with action scenes. 
Here, I tell you the two questions you need to ask yourself in order to do this.
Liked this? Have thoughts? Leave me a comment, over at http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/hollywood

Make Your Stories Captivating With This Hollywood Tip (2/5 Storytelling Series) YesYesMarsha.com

When you’re telling a story, there’s something very important that you must do. I often hear people butchering what would otherwise be great stories, because they don’t follow this important rule.

What did you think? Have you ever done this? Come and let me know http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/order

Photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29246403@N03/5712997342/

You’re Ruining Your Best Stories. Here’s How To Stop (3/5 Storytelling Series) YesYesMarsha.com

No one likes a rambler. But did you know that editing your stories down even more, can make their impact greater?
Here, I lay out four tips on how to edit your best stories.
Comments? Questions? Hop over and let me know, at http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/edit

How To Edit Your Stories But Still Make Them Compelling (4/5 Storytelling Series) YesYesMarsha.com

If you get this part of your story wrong, nobody will even listen to or read it. Getting it right is easy, with this one, simple rule.

Have you tried this? Or seen it done by others? Come and join the discussion at http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/beginning

The MOST Important Part Of Any Story (not what you think) (5/5 Storytelling Series) YesYesMarsha.com

My best friend's favourite story about my life

Want to tell stories, but not sure which stories to tell — or which parts of the story? Want to know the BIGGEST myth about storytelling? In this episode, Marsha explains how to choose which story you should be telling, the four things you should look out for when choosing a story, and how you have more stories than you think you do. She also explains why ANYONE can be a good storyteller — they just need to learn the rules (and she’s going to tell them to you!).

Leave a comment, ask any questions, find out more and get Marsha’s guide to the MAGIC BULLET for storytelling - all free! - at YesYesMarsha.com/storyintro

Which stories should you tell? Baby Walk Story Sessions INTRO, with Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com

You have a story to tell, but HOW do you fit it all in? What stays, and what goes?? In this episode, I explain the MOST IMPORTANT THING you need to know about telling stories. If you just learn this ONE piece of information, it will change every single story you tell, and make it better and more compelling.

Leave a comment, ask any questions, find out more and get Marsha’s guide to the MAGIC BULLET for storytelling - all free! - at YesYesMarsha.com/storyintro AND learn more about how our brains work with storytelling at YesYesMarsha.com/storybrain/.

How do you edit your stories? Baby Walk Story Sessions Ep 2, with Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com

Want to tell compelling stories? In this episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha tells you two simple questions you need to ask yourself, to make ANY story compelling (7 min listen).

Have questions or want to leave comments? http://yesyesmarsha.com/story3

Action Scenes: Baby Walk Story Sessions Ep 3, with Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com

When putting together a story you want to tell, what stays and what goes?? In this episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha shows you how to pull those scenes together to make a coherent story!

Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story4

Voiceover And Montage: Baby Walk Story Sessions Ep 4, with Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com

Are you making any of the three biggest mistakes that people make when they tell stories? On today's episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha's going to tell you what they are and how to avoid them.

Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story5

Mistakes: Baby Walk Story Sessions Ep 5, with Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com

When is it OK to lie when you’re telling a story? When should you be telling the truth? On this episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha's going to tell you when it's ok to lie when telling a story.

Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story6

Lying: Baby Walk Story Sessions Ep 6, with Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com

Would you like to know my number one rule when it comes to how to tell excellent and captivating stories? I’m guessing you do.  On the final episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha's going to talk about the number one rule in storytelling: integrity.

Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story7

#1 Rule = Integrity: Baby Walk Story Sessions Ep 7, with Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com

On this month's edition of Yes Yes Questions, number 9, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: 
What do I do with writing when I've finished it and want to make it better?
How can I help my science-minded clients tell stories?
How do you work with a ghost writer?
How do I help people figure out if they have what it takes to be successful like myself and how to I gently let them know if they don't?
How do I attract customers to my business when I'm new in the country?
How do I tell a sensitive story in my business?
How do you start and built a business?

Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

Yes Yes Questions #9 - Live Advice Column by Yes Yes Marsha

This month on Yes Yes Questions, number 10, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: 
How do you make it through big online courses like B School without going insane?
How do you set boundaries for yourself and my clients?
How do you handle working from home productively?
How do you get comfortable on camera?
How do you make more money when you have a full client docket?
Do you have resources for pitching media or other influencers?
...And more!

Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

Yes Yes Questions #10 - Live Advice Column by Yes Yes Marsha

This month on Yes Yes Questions, number 11 Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: 
What are the best subject lines to get people to open my emails?
How do you write a killer application?
How do I promote my new book to my network?
How can you differentiate yourself from your competitors?
When doing a corporate workshop, how can I make sure everyone participates even when they're forced to be there?
What technology do I need to tell my stories online?
...And more!

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Yes Yes Questions #11 - Live Advice Column by Yes Yes Marsha

Do you run an online, service-based business? Had you always assumed you’d make courses and products and SCALE by growing a HUGE MAILING LIST…

But now, you’re starting to think…

…Maybe it doesn’t have to be that complicated?

Or even just: it’s SUCH a great model for other people, but maybe that’s not for me…?

Me too. And I’ve spent the last couple of years asking smart people how to make more money without hustling every hour of every day. Because: there are other things in life than work. AND I like being able to pay rent and go on holiday from time to time.

I’ve learned some pretty great hacks, and I want to teach some to you. So I’ve asked one of the most business-savvy people I know, my (brilliant, BRILLIANT) friend Liz Scully from Rethink Central to come and teach a (free!) class with me called:

Work Less, Earn More
http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/workless/

Work Less, Earn More with Liz Scully and Marsha from Yes Yes Marsha

This month on Yes Yes Questions number 12, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: 
How to make difficult decisions?
What should my blog focus on?
How do you get brave enough to have difficult conversations?
How do you go off-script when speaking to an audience?
...And more!

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Yes Yes Questions #12 - Live Advice Column by Yes Yes Marsha

This month on Yes Yes Questions number 13, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions:
What are the most essential elements to make a workshop brilliant?
Do I have to prepare before I speak on stage? 
How do I brag online without feeling like I need a shower afterwards? 
“Content batching” - do you do it? if so, how?!
...And more!

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Yes Yes Questions #13 - Live Advice Column by Yes Yes Marsha

This month on Yes Yes Questions number 14, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions:
How do I get close to someone who is semi-famous or famous in their field?
I am single and I don’t want to be anymore and I’m about to move countries and online dating doesn’t work for me. Suggestions?
Can I put myself out there as a copywriter without a blog?
How do I get better organized in my business?

Yes Yes Questions #14 - Live Advice Column by Yes Yes Marsha

This month on Yes Yes Questions number 15, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions:
What is the easiest and quickest way to determine if the list I’ve built is viable and will generate future coaching clients?
If I was going to pitch an article for freelance writing. Any advice to reaching out to strangers on twitter?
How did Uchechi transition from corporate and get into coaching?
What’s the best way to think about gaining publicity for your business?
And more...

Yes Yes Questions #15 - Live Advice Column by Yes Yes Marsh

Marsha helps you tell compelling stories, so that you can Be Unforgettable. Here, you'll find tips that are also written, over at http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/blog, along with stories from the Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. 

Marsha Meets... is a series of interviews that Marsha Shandur (of YesYesMarsha.com) did from 2009 - 2011. Edinburgh Comedy Award / Edinburgh Fringe Festival Perrier / if.comeddie award-winners, Guinness Book Of Records record-breakers, Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats & QI stars and many more. They eventually led to the book she did with Deborah Frances-White, 'Off The Mic: Stand Up Comedians Get Serious About Comedy', out now on Bloomsbury publishing. For more info, go to http://yesyesmarsha.com/offthemic

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