A podcast that asks guests, such as Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Caroline Quentin, Ross Noble, Lee Mack, Arabella Weir & Rob Brydon, for five things which they’d like to put in a Time Capsule. They can choose anything from an item, to a memory, a film or even a country. Four of them are things they want to preserve but one has to be something they’re happy to bury and never have to think about again.Hosted by Michael Fenton Stevens.Podcast of the Week in The Times, The Guardian and The Rad...
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Episode List

Ep. 558 - Mark Simmons Returns! - Winner of Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024

Feb 2nd, 2026 12:02 AM

Mark Simmons returns for another time capsule!One liner comedian Mark Simmons, is probably best known for his multiple appearances on the satirical comedy show, Mock the Week. He won Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024 and was voted the best act by UK Comics’ Comic 2022. He’s had his own UK tours and has also been tour support for Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett and Rob Brydon and supported Michael McIntyre and Jack Dee. He has his own podcast, Jokes with Mark Simmons, where he and his comedian guests discuss jokes they've written that just haven't worked.Mark Simmons is our guest in episode 558 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again .For Mark’s tour dates and tickets visit - https://marksimmons.co.uk .Mark’s podcast, Jokes with Mark Simmons - podfollow.com/1455723980 .Follow Mark Simmons on Instagram & Twitter/X @JokesWithMark .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 557 - Alyssa Kyria AKA The Funny Mummy - viral comedian and award nominated actor

Jan 30th, 2026 12:02 AM

Alyssa Kyria is a comedian, actor and writer, best known as The Funny Mummy, whose relatable comedy sketches regularly go viral and have amassed over 23 million views. She received a Best Supporting Actress nomination from the Dublin International Comedy Festival for her role as Annalise in the feature film Ashens and the Polybius Heist, which won Best Film at the London Film Festival 2021, and was a finalist in the Royal Court Theatre’s Screenshot competition in 2021. An accomplished voice actor, Alyssa has worked extensively with Audible and BBC Radio 4, and can currently be heard in Audible’s Sleeping Beauty, starring Stephen Fry and featuring the London Symphony Orchestra, where she voices multiple characters ranging from an Arabic Queen to an evil thorn .Alyssa Kyria is our guest in episode 557 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she’d like to preserve and one she’d like to bury and never have to think about again .For everything Alyssa Kyria, visit - https://alyssakyria.com .Follow Alyssa Kyria on Instagram: @thefunnymummyuk .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 556 - Vittorio Angelone - Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated comedian

Jan 26th, 2026 12:02 AM

Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian who grew up in Belfast. He was nominated for the Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2022 and has had sold out runs at the Edinburgh in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. After moving to London to train as a classical musician he eventually made the predictable switch to stand-up comedy. He has risen through the ranks of the comedy world at an incredible speed, building a following with stand-up clips, podcasts and sketches amassing millions of views online. As well as having two sellout world tours under his belt, he has supported other huge names including Russell Howard, Jason Manford, Adam Rowe, Shane Todd, Sam Morril and Ivo Graham. He appeared at Just For Laughs Montreal in 2025 as part of their New Faces Showcase. He is a co-host of the hit podcast Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting and is a co-creator and writer of Fin vs The Internet .Vittorio Angelone is our guest in episode 556 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again .For tour tickets and everything else Vittorio, visit - https://vittorioangelone.com .Follow Vittorio Angelone on Instagram @vittorioangelone & Twitter/X @vittorioangelon .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 555 - Amy Annette - Funny Women award-winner and Best Reviewed Shows of the 25 Edinburgh Fringe

Jan 23rd, 2026 12:02 AM

Amy Annette is a Funny Women award-winner and her 2025 Edinburgh show 'Busy Body' was one of the Best Reviewed Shows of the Edinburgh Fringe. Busy Body was nominated for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Fest. Her debut in 2024, Thick Skin, transferred to the Soho Theatre where The Guardian gave it ★★★★ - saying Amy was ‘a delight to behold’. She is well-known in comedy circles as a writer and an experienced producer working for Tiger Aspect from 2016-2021 on such shows as Big Age on Ch4 and Lazy Susan on BBC3. She was script editor Hullraisers for Fable and C4 and editorial consultant for Tom Allen’s book ‘TOO MUCH’ published by Hodder, 2022. Aisling Bea says ‘Amy is one of my favourite comedians’ Amy’s opened for comedians including Rose Matafeo, Nish Kumar and Lou Sanders. As an improviser, she has hosted the popular show ‘Play Date’ with guests such as Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Patti Harrison and Lolly Adefope. Amy is just about to appear at Soho Theatre, in London with her show Busy Body .Amy Annette is our guest in episode 555 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she’d like to preserve and one she’d like to bury and never have to think about again .Tickets for Busy Body at Soho Theatre - https://sohotheatre.com/events/amy-annette-busy-body/#performances .Follow Amy Annette on Instagram: @theamyannette .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 554 - John Thomson - Best known for The Fast Show and Cold Feet

Jan 19th, 2026 12:02 AM

John Thompson is best known as a principal cast member of The Fast Show. He went on to star in the hit ITV drama Cold Feet as Pete Gifford. He studied drama at Manchester Polytechnic where he met Steve Coogan who secured him a job on Spitting Image and they continued to collaborate on many comedy projects over the following few years. The two won the Perrier Comedy Award in 1992 .John Thompson is our guest in episode 554 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow John Thompson on Instagram @johnthomson2 .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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