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Olga Koch: From Russia With Laughs - Coming From Money and Hating Pranks 📺 Episode Overview In this episode, Steve Otis Gunn chats to the hilarious Olga Koch, a comedian whose sharp humour has made her one of the UK’s funniest imports. They dive into: From Scientist to Stand-Up : Olga Koch’s Unconventional Comedy Journey Cultural Clashes & Comedy : Navigating Life as a Russian Comedian in the UK Social Media : Comedian’s Ally or Enemy? Olga on the Perils of Late-Night Tweets Comedy, Culture & Controversy : How badly edited episodes of Sex and the City Shaped Olga’s View of the World This episode will appeal to comedy enthusiasts, fans of cultural commentary, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of personal identity and humour. It’s perfect for listeners who love sharp, relatable stand-up and want to hear more about the realities of navigating life as an outsider in the UK. 🧠About Olga Koch Olga Koch is a Russian-born stand-up comedian, writer, and performer based in London. Known for her hilarious takes on culture and identity. Olga has appeared on shows like QI , Mock the Week , and Richard Osman's House of Games , and she's the creator of the critically acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series Olga Koch: OK Computer . She’s also made waves with her solo shows, Prawn Cocktail, and Olga Koch is From Money. 🔗 Connect with Olga Koch Instagram Website 📢 Follow the Podcast Stay updated with the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram TikTok YouTube Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn Host: Steve Otis Gunn Guest: Olga Koch – Stand-Up Comedian & Writer Duration: 50 minutes Release Date: March 14, 2024 Season: 2, Episode 6 All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You', available in all good bookshops and online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.