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Rebecca Bain

@beakachu

Comedy writer, performs when coerced. Friday Night Comedy, Horrible Histories etc. David Nobbs Memorial Trust winner 2023.

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What does it say about my life right now that my most used emoji is β€œπŸ˜¬β€ ?

13.03.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œI love it when an audience surprises me” Comedian, improvisor and sketch writer/performer, Kate Hammer does it all! Mostly becuase if she doesn't, she'll get deported.

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.

13.03.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Episode 3 is OUT!

Ready your sword, wits and ears for more adventure!

#podcast #fantasy #ttrpg #orc

12.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cool Dad Raising Daughter On Media That Will Put Her Entirely Out Of Touch With Her Generation

Cool Dad Raising Daughter On Media That Will Put Her Entirely Out Of Touch With Her Generation

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/

11.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 2421 πŸ” 244 πŸ’¬ 71 πŸ“Œ 142
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β€œWales has been mapped more extensively by tea towel than by Ordnance Survey!” Gareth Gwynn is bringing a low-fi vibe packed with nostalgia and gags to his WIP that recreates how his great-grandfather would have performed his own poems.

substack.com/@baininthene...

Absolute pleasure talking to @garethgwynn.bsky.social about his upcoming Glasgow show!

11.03.2026 21:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

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.

11.03.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

10.03.2026 21:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bain in the Neck | Substack My dad says I must learn how to form an opinion. Writing on everything from new comedy TV, current affairs, personal blogs and history. Thems me specialties. Click to read Bain in the Neck, by Rebecc...

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...

11.03.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œEven if you don’t necessarily believe in sunshine and rainbows...hopefully you’ll come out believing in love” Self-titled Romantic Comedy scholar, Sarah Bradley, wants to build the ultimate story, with the help of her Glasgow Comedy Festival audience.

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Had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Sarah Bradley for her upcoming Glasgow Comedy Festival show. Read it here:

10.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hail Chaos Hail Chaos is a new fantasy-comedy podcast, where monsters skulk, danger is everywhere and laughs lurk around every corner. Follow our intrepid adventurers as they delve into the Black Fortress, fight...

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

05.03.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

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

03.11.2025 19:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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03.11.2025 18:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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?

25.10.2025 22:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

11.09.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Breaking the News - Athena Kugblenu, Chris Thorburn, Alasdair Beckett-King and Kathleen Hughes - BBC Sounds Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.

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/...

01.08.2025 13:18 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@agarrickwright.bsky.social

11.06.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Services We are now excited to offer new services: script reading, treatment/pitching help and workshops! Looking to take your script to the next level? Ever a bit annoyed that competitions don’t give…

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

12.05.2025 21:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a field marshal zhukov uniform is being carried by a man in a military uniform . ALT: a man in a field marshal zhukov uniform is being carried by a man in a military uniform .

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

08.04.2025 11:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Writing Topical Comedy with Alex Garrick-Wright & Becca Bain Tighten up your topical gags with some of the finest and funniest comedy writers in Scotland!

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...

28.03.2025 18:10 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Meme of Mon Mothma from Star Wars with the caption "Many Bothans were inadvertently added to a Signal group chat to bring us this information"

Meme of Mon Mothma from Star Wars with the caption "Many Bothans were inadvertently added to a Signal group chat to bring us this information"

25.03.2025 17:13 πŸ‘ 1171 πŸ” 249 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 5

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

25.03.2025 21:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

24.03.2025 19:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey, comedy people of Edinburgh! Check this out!

Then buy this: www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-to...

24.03.2025 18:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Writing Topical Comedy with Alex Garrick-Wright & Becca Bain Tighten up your topical gags with some of the finest and funniest comedy writers in Scotland!

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...

23.03.2025 17:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks Liam! ☺️

18.03.2025 23:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Haha thanks bud!

18.03.2025 23:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!!

18.03.2025 15:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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Writing Topical Comedy with Alex Garrick-Wright & Becca Bain Tighten up your topical gags with some of the finest and funniest comedy writers in Scotland!

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...

18.03.2025 10:52 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Breaking the News - Glasgow International Comedy Festival Special: Val McDermid, Daliso Chaponda, Rosco McClelland and Jessica Fostekew - BBC Sounds Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.

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/...

14.03.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

27.02.2025 15:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0