About this episode
Alex Kealy is an English stand-up comedian. Born in Hampshire, he studied history at Oxford University , where he assumed the role of music editor on the student newspaper. After graduating, he worked as a researcher for The Institute of Art and Ideas . But the call of the stage proved strong, and in 2016 he debuted his first Edinburgh show, titled “ Alex Kealy Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come .” In the years that followed, my guest has taken five more shows to Edinburgh, one of which was described by a critic for The Daily Telegraph as “sharply witty, almost sexily cerebral.” My guest has also worked as a writer for BBC Two's Mock the Week , Radio 4's T he News Quiz and The Now Show , and he co-presents the popular music podcast Gigpigs with his friend and fellow comic, Ivo Graham. Become a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsole Take the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.