Purple Comedy

Purple Comedy: The Colour of Funny

John Burns — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:59:11 GMT

Heart breaking hilarity, the funny side of failed relationships & Austin tells John he’s full of shit. It can only be...Purple Comedy! Hosted by John ‘Burnsy’ Burns & Austin ‘Urban Joker’ Low Please leave a comment on this episode by clicking on the button above 17mins A big thanks to Flora Munro for her vocal talents in this episode.

Weird News from Around The World

John Burns — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:22:52 GMT

John Burns travels the world in search of oddball events and people. In this edition, a bridge of butter from China, the world's worst driving instructor and much much more. Click here to watch the Australian baby falling under a train. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ24Mw_r0eo

Bite size Purple Comedy

John Burns — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:43:12 GMT

Going down! The lift to hell, John get's searched at the airport and the sat nav takes us to another dimensin. All this and who is Zhou Libo! 8 mins audio

American Justice and the bullets of forgiveness

John Burns — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:23:48 GMT

A special edition, Cornball Willicock III comes strait from the Swamp Cast with advice to Scotland's Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill on the American way of justice and why Al-Megrahi should never have been released.

Mini Purple: the Beast returns

John Burns — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:50:21 GMT

Baldies rule, peeing on a train and the trouble with church. John burns returns to the web with more comic musings

Episode 76

John Burns — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:48:43 GMT

This podcast can ruin your trousers. Exploding cigars, Batman and Robin and Dad visits a gay bar. All this and much less in our latest episode.

Purple Comedy: The Porridge Challenge

John Burns — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:43:57 GMT

David versus Goliath, the English versus the Scots, great battles perhaps but in Crumpets versus Porridge who will win? John and Austin reduce thousands of years of history to a cookery contest. Dad visits a night club in Hello Son and Great Moments in History goes into outer space. Don’t miss our latest episode as excitement builds for the Glasgow Comedy Festival live show on 13.03.09 More details & book tickets at: http://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/shows.aspx?ID=83 Audio 20 mins

Purple Comedy: A Beautiful Accident

John Burns — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:09:27 GMT

John Burns (Old Git) & Urban Joker Austin Low (Man Child) bring you more madness from the world of Scottish Comedy…! Brand new sketches, stand up & the launch of the ‘Who the f**k are you!?’ Campaign! Email us: purplecomedy@hotmail.co.uk Check out our live show & book tickets: http://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/shows.aspx?ID=83 23 mins

No Monsters in Autism

John Burns — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:30:44 GMT

Many people with autism struggle against prejudice arising from a lack of understanding of their condition. The charity Action for Children has produced a TV advert that reinforces those negative stereotypes. Listen to John Burns talk about how he, and many other people with direct experience of autism, feels about this advert. Please add your voice to ours and help defend people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Have a listen to our Autism Awareness Special edition (episode 46) for a different view of autism. You can view the advert here http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/ Here is what Action for Autism has to say http://actionforautism.co.uk/2009/01/23/action-for-children-or-action-against-autistic-children/ Contact Action for Children here gary.day@actionforchildren.org.uk

Purple Comedy: Christmas Special 2009

John Burns — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:22:14 GMT

Podcast Pioneer John Burns & his silly sidekick, Urban Joker Austin Low delve into the world of Mushrooms, the inner workings of the human body, how the price of lettuce can be fatal and dancing Dads. All this and much less. With guest stand up, Bob Doolally + comic Kim Macaskill! 30 mins

Bomb Attack 71

John Burns — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:24:17 GMT

Bomb blasts, how to eat a hornet’s nest and what is Scotland’s best chance of a Gold medal in the Olympics. Join John Burns and Urban Joker Austin Low, with chat, sketches and stand up from Scotland’s leading comedy duo. Live stand up from Bob Doolally rounds off this action packed show. 20 mins Bob Doolally stand up from Live and Half Cut CD courtesy of Sadly Dead Now records

Mini-Purple

John Burns — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:41:48 GMT

Just a short Purple as Austin is busy right now. Introducing Quicksmart comedy writers and performers

Purple Comedy: The Colour Of Funny!

John Burns — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:44:26 GMT

Join the Indiana Jones of the Internet, John Burns & his offsensive buddy, Urban Joker -Austin Low for more classic comedy. This episode the daring duo discuss recent complaints about Austin's stand up, John's new diet & of course more awesome sketches! http://www.myspace.com/purplecomedy http://www.urbanjoker.com

Purple Comedy: The Colour Of Funny.

John Burns — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:17:18 GMT

Join Master-Podcaster John Burns & Urban Joker Austin Low for another action-packed edition of Purple Comedy! Jam'ed with brand new sketches, and stand up, this time from our very own Burnsy! (20mins) http://www.myspace.com/purplecomedy http://www.urbanjoker.com

Purple Comedy: Pirate Chat Come Aboard!

John Burns — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:51:04 GMT

All your questions answered. Why you should never offer your future bride cake? Who did John visit in Soho? What’s the truth behind Pirate Chat? What does Chris Carpenter do on the back seat of his car? Where is Newcastle? Audio 35 mins Pirate Chat Check out Pirate Chat too http://www.myspace.com/piratechat

Bob kingdom on Stan Laurel

John Burns — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:05:58 GMT

Award winning actor and writer Bob Kingdom gives a fascinating insight into the life of Stan Laurel. Although he married 8 times, Stan was never able to replace his only perfect partner, Oliver Hardy. Listen to the show and find out more. To find out where you can see Bob’s one man play about Stan visit http://www.theculture.net/bobkingdom/ Audio 25 mins Check out the Laurel and Hardy Forum Podcast on Podomatic http://laurelandhardy.podomatic.com/ or for more info on stan and Ollie visit the forum http://www.laurelandhardyforum.com/

Arthur Maid-Startler Visits Glasgow

John Burns — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:34:12 GMT

Have you ever wondered exactly what it must be like to live in Glasgow? Apparently people do. Arthur travels to Glasgow to see how people cope in this video episode of Purple. Free moustache for all our viewers. Marvellous idea!! Video 4 mins

Purple Comedy: The Way of the Warrior Special

John Burns — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:28:57 GMT

Learn the secrets of the Ancient Martial Arts with Master Burnsy & Student Austin Low... 12 minutes Austin's Site: www.urbanjoker.com Leave a Shout Out to Us!

Alice in Wonderland Edition

John Burns — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:26:22 GMT

Alice joins in the climate change tea party with George Bush as the doormouse. A surreal episode with Robert ford and Jesse 10.00 mins

Purple Comedy with Billy Kirkwood

John Burns — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:20:12 GMT

Billy Kirkwood joins John as they look back over festivals past and try and remember who they are. Arthur phones in with a marvellous idea. 27 mins Listen to the latest episode of the Gentleman’s Closet http://billykirkwood.podomatic.com/entry/2008-04-06T15_30_19-07_00 Find out where you can see Billy here http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=12722266

Marvellous Idea USA

John Burns — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:43:48 GMT

Arthur Maid-Startler has some marvellous ideas for the USA. Can't understand why no one thought of it before. Hilarious Audio Cast 5 mins

Marvellous Idea!!!

John Burns — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:49:13 GMT

Arthur Maid-Startler has retired from doing something or other and now lives in the Scottish Highlands. With time on his hands he comes up with some marvellous ideas on how to help the local peasants. You can see the latest epidoses of Arthur’s marvellous ideas on http://www.comedyblaze.tv/comedyZone.php?ccid=MzE2&CBSESSID=3c99f2e2d2ffb0c79c5283ff56bedbc5

PURPLE COMEDY TV

John Burns — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:07:04 GMT

Normally you can’t see us. Purple Comedy is about to erupt into video. We are writing sketches right now and we thought you might like to see this little promo vide. (Please note I am actually much younger in real life than I appear on the video.)

Death of a Critic

John Burns — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:05:01 GMT

Preview Keir McAllister’s new play DEATH OF A CRITIC Hear Keir and the cast talk about this new groundbreaking drama combining stand up comedy with theatre. Keir McAllister's first play, Falling for Grace, previewed at Dundee Rep in 2006 and went on to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has been a successful stand-up comedian since 2004, including Rehab's for Quitters (Edinburgh Fringe 2004), the sell-out show Scotland 4 Australia 1 (Glasgow Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Fringe 2005). His stand-up shows include 4 Men and a Little Lady, Dare U Seesaw, Jest and The Sunshine Variety Couch. 'Rapier wit delivered with frenetic energy a joy to behold' Threeweeks Tickets: �9/5 Advance Booking: SECxtra on 0870 - 0135464 or online : www.secxtra.com or reserve through us at the Ramshorn 0141 552 3489 See a clip from the play … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKCYBOARyJc visit Dumdumdum Production’s website http://www.dumdumdum.co.uk/Welcome.html Austin Low’s new show Urban Joker Revolution Friday 20th March 9.30 State Bar Saturday 21st March 9.30 State Bar Find out More here http://urbanjoker.com/

Purple Comedy's, Where to see comedy in Scotland

John Burns — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:52:36 GMT

Catch Purple Comedy TV on http://www.comedyblaze.tv/templates/showDetailsTemplate.php?itemId=NDI3&itemType=NA==&CBSESSID=43719b9381565f3a2bed72634d74a8ad Want to see live comedy in Scotland? Here are some useful links. Glasgow and Edinburgh www.thestand.co.uk www.jongleurs.co.uk The Central Belt http://www.justlaugh.co.uk www.myspace.com/billykirkwood Aberdeen www.cafedrummond.co.uk Scotland wide www.capitalcomedy.co.uk Inverness www.eden-court.co.uk www.ironworksvenue.com This show was re-posted because Austin pointed out I had made a mess of it. Audio show 33 mins

The Castaway edition

John Burns — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:58:16 GMT

Coconuts and cannibalism, pole dancers and politicians all part of this brand new show. Austin crashes the submarine and he and John are marooned on a desert island. Oh, if only! This edition’s guest comedian Rosemary Pooley interrupts the show to bring us an interview with a government minister about new cost cutting measures. Check out Rosemary’s website www.rosemarypooley.com In another classic cock up we were so excited we forgot to apologise for crediting the Pacman sketch in the last show to the Junk Males. They didn’t write it and, for the life of me I can’t find out who did. I suppose we’ll have to put more Junk Males material in the next show to make amends. Video coming soon!! 15 mins

Purple Comedy Number 50

John Burns — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:38:11 GMT

Take a look at the personal life of Pacman with the Junk Males, Adam Pitts gives us the Last Rites and Emma, wearing a coat made out of the cast of Watership Down, gives John a piece of her mind. 22 mins The Junk Males are: Daniel J. Banks, Martin Clothier, Frank Egarr, Dave Short andJack Spencer. Websites : www.myspace.com/junkmales www.youtube.com/junkmales http://www.junkmales.co.uk/ Thanks also to Robert Ford, Dodgy Dave Sidley, Adam Pitts and Emma Reid. The Lifted Lorax show http://theliftedloraxshow.podomatic.com/ And Sounddogs website for the sound effects

Vladimir McTavish Special Edition

John Burns — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:31:41 GMT

John talks to the God father of Scottish comedy Vladimir McTavish as looks back at the ups and downs of almost 25 years in comedy. Bob Doolally also puts in an appearance from his national tour. Recorded at the Old Brewery Cromarty. See also www.bobdoolally.com The Stand Comedy Club. http://www.thestand.co.uk See more of Vladimir on http://www.rooftopcomedy.com/comics?letter=V Cromarty Brewery http://www.cromarty-training.com/

LifeScan Christmas Trilogy

John Burns — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:08:17 GMT

The mystery deepens!! Just why are LifeScan's employees unhappy? John and Robert ponder the question and explore the opinons of local investigative journalists we also take a peek inside the LifeScan boardroom. Can you hear gunfire in the car park? Are the seven dwarfs the real answer. Find out in the next few minutes. 9 mins

Autism Awareness Special edition

John Burns — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:24:04 GMT

John’s daughter, Mairi, suffers from autism. In 2005 John published his collection of poems, Wind Dancer. Autism, a father’s poems about caring for an autistic child. John has performed his poetry in many different venues to raise awareness about the problems faced by those caring for and suffering from Autism. In a personal account, with poems and clips of stand up John tells us about his journey in this unique podcast. If you would like a copy of Wind Dancer please email Purple Comedy

Darth Vader on Purple Comedy 45

John Burns — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:08:21 GMT

Darth Vader on trial, murder and gangster rap, live stand up from Billy Kirkwood. Purple Comedy live and kicking with John Burns and Austin Low. Writing Credits Avril Flower Adam Pitts Austin Low Acting Credits Jackie Goode Robert Ford Don’t forget you can catch us live on Tuesdays at NessMp3 8.00 pm UK time

Howard Marks Special

John Burns — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:24:12 GMT

Listen to our exclusive interview with best selling author Howard Marks, aka Mr Nice as he talks about his life as a drugs baron and his rebirth as a comedian. Hosted by John Burns and Austin Low. For more on Howard www.howardmarks.name This show was recorded Live at the Music shed. Visit the shed for lots of great music, live radio shows and chat. http://nessmp3.com

Purple Comedy Special: An Urban Joker Adventure

John Burns — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:42:25 GMT

Host of Purple Comedy, John ‘Burnsy’ Burns, is joined by Urban Joker Austin Low. Listen in as they reminisce over Austin’s varied contributions to Purple Comedy… Featuring: The full length Purple Comedy Song by Kieran Butler (www.kieranbutler.com) and Austin Low The best of Urban Jokes performed by Billy Kirkwood (www.myspace.com/billykirkwood), Austin Low & Nico Vicious Live Stand Up from Austin Low – Urban Joker (www.urbanjoker.com) Don’t forget to listen to Purple Comedy Live Tuesdays 8pm – 9pm BST on www.nessmp3.com

PC 43 The Death Special

John Burns — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:23:26 GMT

A poke in the eye for death. Sketches, chat and much more from the bigger and better Purple Comedy team. 22 mins Catch Purple Comedy Live every Tuesday at 8.00pm GMT www.live365.com/stations/sidders Credits Working class Blues by Roberto Cassani Find him on http://www.nessmp3.com/music/ Writing Credits Adam Pitts Michael Monkhouse Malcolm Martin Jason Woodhouse Acting Credits Jackie Goode Emma Reid Robert Ford Technical support Dave Sidley Thanks to News Sensation online magazine for carrying a link to our shows http://www.news-sensation.co.uk

Purple Comedy 42. One for the ladies

John Burns — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 16:09:22 GMT

For best results listen nude. One for the ladies with this episode entering the world of the male escort and hear why the UK should declare war on the small defenceless nation of Brundia. Credits Gentlemen for hire sketch was written by the gorgeous Charlene Rance who is currently writing her first sitcom. Declare War and Heaven were both written by comedian Adam Pitts you can see more of Adam’s work on http://profile.myspace.com/adamjosephpitts Adam has also written for Newsrevue Thanks also to our house band Farce Cheek www.myspace.com/lazyhand Also actor Emma Reid and comedian Robert Ford Thanks to PodfinderUK Episode 24 which features Purple Comedy, http://podfinderuk.podshow.com. PodfinderUK Episode 24 which features Purple Comedy, is now available at http://podfinderuk.podshow.com. 22 mins

Purple Comedy 41, the flashing nun

John Burns — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:28:00 GMT

Living with a dead guy and never trust a nun as a flashing Judge found out. Loads in this show with help from the British Sitcom Forum http://www.sitcom.co.uk/ The Knock Knock sketch and Living with a Dead guy were written and recorded by Gareth Johnson, voices were Philip Oldershaw, Amy Scott, Stuart Young and Edmund Robinson These Sketches were first aired by University Radio York on the Comedy Soc Radio show which I organized called "The Bracketeers". The Southbank sketch was written by Michael Monkhouse (Bruceboy) Who was educated at Cambridge, and has trodden the boards at Footlights he currently lives in Italy and once got a smile out of a German. Thanks also to the Slagg Brothers, Robert Ford and Emma Reid.

Purple Comedy 40, John Ashcroft rocks!

John Burns — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:34:23 GMT

Dog collars and snakes as Emma Reid joins John and they find the cure for lesbianism. Also the Naav show puts in an appearance as we announce the technological breakthrough you’ve all been waiting for. A phone that only has one button. http://naavshow.podomatic.com Intrigued, you won’t be. Give us a listen 18 mins

Purple Comedy 39, Tales from the Rectum

John Burns — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:38:12 GMT

Near death experiences and much more as I look back over my climbing experiences with John Elliot. Global warming has all but finished off Scottish ice climbing and perhaps it’s just as well. Listen to these two old farts recall winters of bad behaviour.

Mini Purple, I Can See Angels!

John Burns — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:48:45 GMT

John on his new garlic diet. Inspired by the Lifted Lorax show 4 Mins http://theliftedloraxshow.podomatic.com/

Purple Comedy 38 Hair Today

John Burns — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:47:38 GMT

Brother Sue reveals the ancient secret of how to cure baldness. Learn how the British stiff upper lip was invented. Robert Ford on becoming a Dad. Macanoonoo sings the Hebridean Blues an much much less. Check out this amazing podcast, Brother Sue Bothers You (Sorry guys, I got it wrong on the show) by Deadmanswill and Chintu. http://brotherbother.podomatic.com 17 mins

Purple Comedy 37 - How Much Longer Can We Get Away With This S**t?

John Burns — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:53:10 GMT

Purple Comedy 37! This week Urban Joker Austin Low Co-Hosts with Scottish Comic Billy Kirkwood. We launch 'Challenge Purple!' If you have an idea or a script for a highly offensive sketch, send it in and we'll make it, you get the credit & a Twix (single bar). Get your ideas to... austin@urbanjoker.com www.myspace.com/purplecomedy Or leave it on the comments section right here! Listen to the Lifted Lorax Show, It's Awesome! (http://theliftedloraxshow.podomatic.com/) Featured In PC37 Austin Low - Urban Joker (www.urbanjoker.com) Billy Kirkwood - (www.myspace.com/billykirkwood) Tommy The Joke Dolphin John 'Burnsy' Burns Robert Ford The Slagg Brothers Plus Music From: Lazyhand (www.myspace.com/lazyhand)

Purple Comedy 36 Austin Stands Again

John Burns — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:22:51 GMT

Purple Comedy pushing back the frontiers of absurdity.: Austin Low - Urban Joker (www.urbanjoker.com) performs Live at the Stand and also gets together with Billy Kirkwood (www.myspace.com/billykirkwood) for Urban Jokes Number 9. Lazyhand drops by and laments the job of the comedy song writer. http://www.myspace.com/lazyhand Also the award winning Slagg brothers and much more......

Fascinating Facts III Tigers

John Burns — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:50:39 GMT

The amazing world of the tiger. Oh, and what did Gordon and Jennifer get up to at the cinema? 8 mins of sadness or is it madness? We apologise to all asthma sufferers.

Purple Comedy 35 the world's greatest lover!

John Burns — Thu, 31 May 2007 08:19:31 GMT

Join Purple Comedy as we journey to strange lands, explore the love life of the Earwig with Robert Ford and listen to silent radio with the award winning Slagg brothers. Along with Austin and Billy’s Urban Jokes. 21 mins All this and witness the unwrapping of Austin’s trousers by our American cousins, TheLiftedlorax show. Great stuff http://theliftedloraxshow.podOmatic.com/entry/2007-05-25T17_55_33-07_00

Fascinating Facts (Purple's little brother)

John Burns — Wed, 23 May 2007 19:13:30 GMT

Okay so we decided to come clean, Fascinating Facts is produced by Purple Comedy, and everyone who spotted it is very clever, thanks for the emails. Tony and Gordon have been travelling the world of facts together for years in blissful harmony then Jennifer arrived. Jennifer is a very nice girl, as everyone agrees but she is Gordon’s girlfriend and Tony has never had a girlfriend and Gordon went to Paris with Jennifer leaving Tony to go to Blackpool with his Mum. You can guess the rest. 11 mins

Purple Comedy 34 next time, look under the bed

John Burns — Sat, 19 May 2007 17:52:52 GMT

Joust with the Knights of Gondor, hear Purple Comedy’s cure for snoring and learn why John Can never look a kitten in the face. Robert Ford and Emma Reid team up with the Purple crew for this hilarious episode. Also you must listen to this new show, a great find, Tony Attwood and Gordon Bennett esplore the world of Fascinating Facts. http://fascinatingfacts.podOmatic.com

Purple Comedy 33 - Live With Improbabble

John Burns — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:31:09 GMT

Join us Live with one of Scotland's Top Improvisation groups, Improbabble. Recorded at the Brunswick Hotel, Glasgow. Find out more about Improbabble here, simply copy & paste it into your browser: "http://www.list.co.uk/magazine/index.php?w=module:article,action:view,id:1946" Featuring: Austin Low - Urban Joker (www.urbanjoker.com) John 'Burnsy' Burns (www.myspace.com/purplecomedy) Billy Kirkwood (www.myspace.com/billykirkwood) Improbabble was: Billy Bonkers, Peter Aitchison, John 'Obie' O'Brien & Austin Low Music from: Kieran Butler (www.kieranbutler.com) Get in touch with where you want us to podcast from, just like Paris Hilton, we're up for anything!

Special Message For Madeleine McCann

John Burns — Mon, 14 May 2007 16:01:46 GMT

A special message for missing 4 year old, Madeleine McCann. If you think you can help in any way please get in contact: In Portugal: Portuguese Police direct on +351 282 405 400. In UK: Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The international number for Crimestoppers is +44 1883 731 336. People with information about Madeleine can call anonymously.

Purple Comedy 32 - Podcast With A View

John Burns — Sun, 13 May 2007 21:30:05 GMT

Join Urban Joker Austin Low as he brings you stand up, sketches & songs from the top of the Glasgow Tower, Scotland's Tallest Freestanding Building. Thanks to the Glasgow Science Centre for letting us record! Go visit it, it rocks! (www.glasgowsciencecentre.org) Featuring: Austin Low - Urban Joker (www.urbanjoker.com) Tommy The Joke Dolphin John 'Burnsy' Burns (www.myspace.com/purplecomedy) Billy Kirkwood (www.myspace.com/billykirkwood) Music from: Kieran Butler (www.kieranbutler.com) A big thank you to Mike from the Science Centre!

Purple Comedy 31 Sail The Seven Seas

John Burns — Sun, 06 May 2007 15:19:07 GMT

Join the Purple Comedy Crew as they Pirate the Internet! Featuring sketches from: -The Slagg Brothers -Austin Low (www.urbanjoker.com) -Billy Kirkwood (http://www.myspace.com/billykirkwood) -Chris & Kari (http://theliftedloraxshow.podOmatic.com) Music from Aussie Comic: Kieran Butler (www.kieranbutler.com) Hosted By World Famous Cat Swinger John Burns!

Purple Comedy 30 Frankenstien's sister

John Burns — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:46:43 GMT

An encounter with frankenstien's sister amongst other indescribable horrors in our 30th episode! Also find out more about the international exchange of trousers & fish. With: Urban Jokes from Austin Low & Nico Vicious. Check out Austin's new website at www.urbanjoker.com 'Semi-Problematic' by Kieran Butler (www.kieranbutler.com)

Purple Comedy 29 Orkney Islands Special

John Burns — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:33:07 GMT

(Above: The Orkney Ferry) Follow John on his adventure with Purple Comedy to perform dark comedy on the distant Scottish Island of Orkney and we also continue our quest to find a wiener. Awesome.

Purple Comedy & The Bringer of Death

John Burns — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:40:27 GMT

John returns from Spain to an unexpected surprise after Austin & Tommy enter the virtual world..... Includes sketches in Urban Jokes, from the Slagg Brothers, Austin Low, John Burns, Nico Vicious & Pete Green. Music from Aussie Comic Kieran Butler (www.kieranbutler.com) And Chris the Carpenter from The Lifted Lorax Show (http://theliftedloraxshow.podOmatic.com) agrees to the international exhange between Scotland & America of Adjustable Trousers and a fish!

Purple Comedy 27 - The Pope, Love, Terrorists & Dolphins!

John Burns — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:46:24 GMT

Pictured Above - Austin's Amazing Adjustable Trousers! First of all sorry for the buzzing, we're working on reposting soon! Todays show features - Music from Kieran Butler (www.kieranbutler.com) Chris The Carpenter from the Lifted Lorax Show (http://theliftedloraxshow.podomatic.com/) Stand Up from the Pope, and much, much more! Hosted By Urban Joker Austin Low & Tommy The Joke Dolphin!

Purple Comedy 26 - Improv, Sketches, Songs, & of course Dolphins...

John Burns — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:06:03 GMT

Urban Joker Austin Low & Tommy the Joke Dolphin, present this all new Purple Comedy, featuring improvisation from Scotland's Improbabble, recorded live during there run in the Glasgow Comedy Festival, sketches in a new feature called Urban Jokes, all rounded off with the Buckfast Song! Watch the Buckfast Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI97_Eq4rcY

Purple Comedy 25 Urban Joker special

John Burns — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 10:44:29 GMT

A preview of Austin's one man show, more from the slaggs and John says Hello to Inverness, in Denver Colorado. Watch a clip of Austin's show at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAnhP1u6Jno

Purple Comedy 24 Ironworks special

John Burns — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:37:06 GMT

Purple Comedy teams up with the Ironworks, Inverness' newest and best music and performance venue. Don't miss their next great stand up show on 16.03.07. Listen to the purple and hear all about it. For a day in Austin Low's life follow this link...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmid0vZCh2U

Purpel Comedy 23 Tommy goes through the roof

John Burns — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:52:10 GMT

Glasgow comedy festival is rapidly approaching. Panic not. Lazyhand, the vegetable liberation Front. and much more.

Purple Comedy 22, you can't park that here!!

John Burns — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:12:54 GMT

From the depths of the human mind, dripping with filth and oozing comedy we bring you Purple Comedy 22, sketches, chat and songs. Please don't listen to this podcast unless you are prepared to face the consequences. 30mins

Purple Comedy 21 Craig Hill

John Burns — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:08:19 GMT

The amazing Craig Hill simply bursts into Purple Comedy as John Burns talks to him about his life and his comedy and hair dressing. Don't miss it, funny as f**ck!!!

Purple Comedy 20 Janey Godley special

John Burns — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:44:13 GMT

Janey Godley, Scottish comedian and best selling author, John Burns talks with her about her life, her loves and hates. 34 mins

Purple Comedy 19, listen without shame

John Burns — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:54:17 GMT

John Burns and Robert Ford, the blind leading the sprout. A hilarious episode. Listen and forget.

Taster for Purple Comedy 19. No shame!

John Burns — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:20:09 GMT

There is no shame in listening to Purple Comedy, many people do it and some of them lead almost normal lives...apparently.

Purple Comedy's audio Christmas card

John Burns — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 17:40:30 GMT

Season's greetings from John and a disco sketch by Gus Tawse. Under 3 mins

Purple Comedy Series Two

John Burns — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:58:29 GMT

(Merry Christmas from Tommy, the Joke Dolphin) Oral sex from Lazyhand, sexual intercourse on the lounge carpet and sherry in the afternoon. What next?

Purple Comedy 17: A hilarious show with Naked Ladies & Vegtables!

John Burns — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:47:03 GMT

(Image from left to right: Robert & The Girls chilling, Mike Editing & Austin learns to write...) Purple Comedy is back with our best episode so far! Funnier than ever. Join John Burns as he goes underground with the Vegetable Liberation Front. Austin low lures a naked lady into a shed. Mike Gilmour chats about the campaign for local radio and we air a couple of Welsh bastards. Plus Robert Ford lends a hand with an acting lesson.

Purple Urban 16: The Joker Has Control!

John Burns — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:49:31 GMT

After knocking John 'Burnsy' Burns out with a Ryhipnol Turkish Delight, me, Austin Low: Urban Joker, and Tommy the Purple Comedy Joke Dolphin have taken over the show. Includes: A Song from Kieran Butler & more from the Slagg Brothers...!

Purple Comedy 15 meets Lazyhand

John Burns — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:46:55 GMT

John Peel lives! Meet Lazyhand, new comedy band from Scotland, the Slagg brothers discover water and the usa gets a new forign policy.

Purple Comedy 14. The Slaggs again!

John Burns — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 06:36:24 GMT

Oops another Podcast. Booze and votes fom the Slagg brothers, the last of Austin's Ed Fringe and a posh bloke talks about Australia.

Purple Comedy 13

John Burns — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 09:38:08 GMT

Hot stuff from macanoonoo, Austin's fringe, John has more trouble with monkeys and the Slagg Brothers beat up a lawyer. Typical show really

Purple Comedy 12

John Burns — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:20:33 GMT

Oh no not again!! Another Purple comedy. The Slag brothers muscle in, Austinin the lab and John reveals our philosophy.

Purple Comedy 11

John Burns — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 14:20:53 GMT

Purple Comedy bite size, 15 mins, Austin Low at the Fringe, Macanoonoo on Christmas in the Western Isles and John has trouble with monkeys.

Purple Comedy 10

John Burns — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 21:05:33 GMT

Wow we got to number 10!!! Kieran Butler offends everyone. The new purple comedy theme tune and Gus Tawse in Edinburgh. All this for nothing, you have to be joking!!

Purple Comedy 9

John Burns — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:56:20 GMT

Demonic possession from the Western Isles, Austin Low in Spain in search of comedy and John Burns has a thought. This and more in Purple Comedy 9, probably the last episode before number 10.

Purple Comedy 8

John Burns — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 10:20:00 GMT

This is the real Purple Comedy 8 with Stand up from Australia, Peter Urpeth with help for comedy writers and a lady selling dog poo. Accept to substitutes!

Purple Comedy 7

John Burns — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:34:22 GMT

Take a walk down the amazing Royal mile during the Edinburgh Festival with comedian John Burns. The mystery of Mac Star's mising testicle is solved! 25 mins

Purple Comedy 6 Billy Kirkwood

John Burns — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 19:38:58 GMT

Live stand up from Robert Ford, Austin Low visits the Edinburgh Fringe and chats to comedian Billy Kirkwood. John Burns talks about Purple Comedies obcenity crisis. 28mins

Purple Comedy 5

John Burns — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:05:58 GMT

From stand up in Buckie to comedian Mac Star's testicles, Purple Comedy 5 is a jumble of comedy fun. Bruce Fumey talks about his new one man show about Robert Burns' Tam O'Shanter in ...Interviews in the toilet. Oh, and John talks about dropping in to the queen's toilet. Check out Purple Comedy 5, it's better than a toilet.

Purple Comedy 4 David Kay

John Burns — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 17:42:02 GMT

John Burns talks to David Kay, one of Scotland's most original comedians, about his unique voice and how he developed his style of comedy. Austin Low visits Glasgow's Planetarium and pretends not to be interested in stars. John discusses the Edinburgh Fringe's attempts to curb profanity amongst comedians.

Purple Comedy 3 Keir McAllister

John Burns — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:03:12 GMT

In this show Austin Low, Purple Comedy's man in Glasgow, talks to comedian and playwright Keir McAllister about his new play "Falling for Grace." We also get to follow Urban Joker Austin on his way from Glasgow to gig in darkest Edinburgh. Not forgetting John Burns has a quiet rant about the joys of being fifty.

Purple Comedy 2 Chas Early

John Burns — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:59:35 GMT

John Burns talks to actor and writer Chas Early about his role in Bill Hicks, A Slight Return and explores with him the complexities of portraying this iconic figure on stage. Oh, and sorry Dundee.