About this episode

Comedian Simon Brodkin joins Mel to discuss his unique career and experiences.

Celestial Stand Up, Ripped Jesus and starting a revolution in North Korea Comedian and public stunt performer Simon Brodkin, formerly known as Lee Nelson, joins Mel to pick apart his fantastical demise Upgrade your everyday wardrobe (while you still can 👀): https://www.fatface.com/shop/womens/f/feat-newin?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=wheretheresawill Use code: WHERETHERESAWILL20 for 20% off. Have a story for us? Send it over to mel@deathpodcast.co.uk A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Mel

Guest: Simon Brodkin

Topics covered

• comedy
• interviews
• public stunts
• North Korea
• fashion
• revolution

Keywords

• Simon Brodkin
• Lee Nelson
• comedy
• North Korea
• public stunts
• fashion
• revolution

Sponsors

FatFace

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Organizations: Sony Music Entertainment, Death Podcast, podcastchoices.com

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