Joe Kent-Walters: From Clown School to Cult Stardom with Frankie Monroe

Joe Kent-Walters: From Clown School to Cult Stardom with Frankie Monroe 🎙️ Episode Overview In this surreal and wildly entertaining episode, Steve Otis Gunn sits down with Joe Kent-Walters, the brilliant mind behind the cult character Frankie Monroe. From training at a Parisian clown school to surviving open-plan toilets and overpriced Edinburgh housing, Joe blends theatrical roots with punk cabaret energy and a surprising affection for Wurzel Gummidge. Together, they chat about late-night comedy magic, the horror of gentrified goth culture, and the sheer physical toll of throwing yourself around a stage in dress shoes for a month straight. Highlights include: How sharing a toilet-adjacent bed in Paris prepared him for Fringe housing The surprising influence of George Formby Why Joe breaks character after each show The personal cost of inventing a character who's made a deal with the devil His fondness for bargain bin VHS tapes If you’re into character comedy or just some old-school British weirdness, this one’s for you. 🎤 About Joe Kent-Walters Joe Kent-Walters is a British comedian who’s best known for his larger-than-life alter ego Frankie Monroe. His work blends physical theatre, absurdism, and cabaret in a way that’s earned him praise throughout the comedy community, winning him The Edinburgh Fringe's Best Newcomer Award in 2024. 🔗 Connect with Joe (Frankie) 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 : Joe Kent-Walters – Comedian & Writer Duration : 48 minutes Release Date : July 20, 2025 Season : 4, Episode 10 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.