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Susan and Marcus Brigstocke sit down together to reflect on their time at the Edinburgh fringe and all the mental health stuff that goes with it. It's a frank and open conversation about comedy, addiction and the difference that just inviting someone out for lunch can make... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Susan meets with the absolutely amazing comedian, writer and fellow podcaster Kiri Pritchard-McLean to chat about outfits, twitter trolls and hecklers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Susan chats to the glorious Nick Helm about his new show, Edinburgh, touring and putting on shows with friends. It's a lovely chat! Enjoy! Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in the episode and need support then some useful contact numbers are available here: http://bit.ly/brightsidesupport See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Assistant editor of The Spectator, author and journalist Isabel Hardman joins Susan to chat about Westminster, mental health crises at work and ... wasps? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Susan meets with Scottee to chat about class, toxic masculinity and Hamburger Queen. It's an incredible chat and an hour simply was not not enough... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest this episode is comedian, author, podcaster, designer Sofie Hagen. Susan and Sofie chat about dealing with trauma, offensive jokes and living live to the fullest. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Susan and Edinburgh award nominated comedian Darren Harriott have a chat about best and worst gigs, growing up and family. Darren and Susan also discuss comedy, men's mental health and labels. Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in the episode and need support then some useful contact numbers are available here: http://bit.ly/brightsidesupport See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Mrs. Brightside, Susan catches up with the wonderful comedian Catherine Bohart to discuss OCD, performing in front of your parents and whether or not Susan should be the next Batman. It was a great chat! Susan Calman's Mrs. Brightside is BBC Studios Production. Produced by Benjamin Sutton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Susan's back with another series of the chart topping Susan Calman's Mrs. Brightside. This series we're speaking to more amazing people about their tricksy mental health. This series features Catherine Bohart, Scottee, Sofie Hagen, Darren Harriott, Isabel Hardman, Nick Helm, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Marcus Brigstocke. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Watson joins Susan to talk taxi drivers, Twitter and therapy in the last episode of the series of Mrs. Brightside. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Bethany Black and Susan discuss gender, representation and Doctor Who. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the lovely Jack Rooke joins Susan to talk about granola, grief and being angry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Susan meets rising star and Edinburgh Award nominee Sophie Willan for a lovely chat about maintaining control, experimental theatre and fear of flying. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Al Murray joins Susan to talk about the highs and lows of touring as The Pub Landlord, their love of mediums and abandoned victorian asylums. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Susan Calman and comedian Felicity Ward talk meditation, anxiety and toilet troubles in this latest episode of Susan Calman's Mrs. Brightside. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian, actress and professional doodler Jessie Cave stops by to chat with Susan about anxiety, motherhood and having to choose between dating and therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Edinburgh Award nominee Jordan Brookes sits down with Susan to discuss depression, pure OCD and teen angst in the first episode of Susan Calman's brand new podcast. Over the series Susan will chat with comedians about what's going on in their own heads. They'll discuss how they navigate the world of tricksy mental health but manage to keep a smile on their face. Pushing back against the cliche of the Sad Clown, Susan Calman's Mrs. Brightside is an uplifting and positive view of living with depression and mental health problems from the point of view of funny people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to... us! What you can expect to hear in Mrs. Brightside? Glad you asked. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.