Fern Brady, a talented comedian and Taskmaster alumna, shares her journey in comedy, touching on her recent Sky Arts Awards win and the unconventional elements of her tour poster. The conversation veers into the effects of magic mushrooms versus alcohol and humor in coping with newfound fame. She candidly discusses her experiences with autism and the challenges of representation in media. Fern also reflects on the nuances of reality TV and relationships, underlining the importance of empathy and unique communication styles. A delightful exploration of humor and humanity!
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Taskmaster Loss
Richard Herring recounts losing at the Taskmaster Experience, despite his Champion of Champions title.
He jokingly blames young Lenny Rush's medical condition for hindering his win.
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Sky Arts Awards on Mushrooms
Fern Brady describes her experience at the Sky Arts Awards while microdosing on magic mushrooms.
She mentions clapping for Joe Lycett dressed as a banana and giving an unexpected shout-out to Irvine Welsh.
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Controversial Tour Poster
Fern Brady discusses her controversial tour poster, based on the Lactation of St. Bernard.
She highlights its religious imagery and the challenges faced with its advertising, including a complaint.
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Published in 1993, 'Trainspotting' is Irvine Welsh's first novel and is set in the late 1980s in Leith, Edinburgh. The book is a collection of short stories narrated in a mix of Scots, Scottish English, and British English. It follows the lives of Mark Renton and his friends, including Sick Boy, Begbie, and Spud, as they navigate heroin addiction, violent behavior, and personal struggles. The novel is known for its dark humor, vivid characters, and non-linear narrative structure. It has been praised for its raw and honest portrayal of addiction and its impact on individuals and communities[4][5][3].
Can I Have My Ball Back?
Richard Herring
#542 Twirling Scary Spice- Richard has been to the Taskmaster experience and is furious to have broken his perfect record of victory. His guest is another Taskmaster alumni, who has turned her appearance into ticket sales (unlike Richard) Fern Brady. They discuss her triumph at the Sky Arts Awards and why she gave a shout out to Irvine Welsh, magic mushrooms, why her tour poster involves her lactating into someone’s mouth, why she doesn’t want to follow the narrative of TV shows regarding her autism, why Richard thinks she is one of the best stand ups we have (though doesn’t seem to know where she’s from), how a doctor made her think she was going to die for a night and how that helped her write her book, coping and not coping with her new found fame and why Richard is funny even when he’s just in the audience.
RHLSTP with Richard Herring 
