Episodes

  • Episode 14 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to the live stream legend Al (Tiesto) Lorraine about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Al is a radio producer and engineer who was the Minnie Mouse to Mark's Mickey during lockdown as they did Saturday Night Live From The Stand. Al is also the genius behind the scenes of their hit BBC panel show The Good, The Bad & The Unexpected.

    Mark and Al talk about the live shows, going out in Glasgow and Mark ruins the meanings of a lot of Al's favourite songs.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Al's Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tDA2hAASoXyd8rvwqgN0q?si=53a25c62fe174698

    Al Lorraine Links

    Twitter : @Al_Lorraine

    Website : Dabster Productions - Dabster Productions

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

    Tik Tok : @marknelsoncomic

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  • Episode 13 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to author Kirstin Innes about the choices she has made for her playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Kirstin is a novelist and journalist who wrote the award winning novel Fishnet, the critically acclaimed Scabby Queen and has just released a book all about the history of The Arches nightclub called Brickwork.

    Mark and Kirstin talk about what Britpop was like for women, pish Scottish holidays and becoming the face of Norwegian death metal.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Kirstin's Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yKuR080XObBRvybUM1UA6?si=3f60a3aaa55e43ee

    Kirstin Innes Links

    Twitter : @kirstininnes

    Instagram : @kirstin.innes

    Website : Kirstin Innes – Writer and journalist

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

    Tik Tok : @marknelsoncomic

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  • Episode 12 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to improv star Stu Murphy about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Stu is a comedian and improviser who alongside Garry Dobson, has hosted the longest running Improv show in Scotland. He is also a stand up in his own right and tours nationwide with Spontaneous Potter.

    Mark and Stu talk about doing corporate gigs for the Nazis, the lax security at The Copacabana and whether S Club 7 queue up at the Job Centre.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Stu's Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vEekvhKFTGfRWg41dW13e?si=5810cf372fd3490d

    Stu Murphy Links

    Twitter : @StuartJayMurphy

    Instagram : @stuartjaymurphy

    Website : The Spontaneous Players

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

    Tik Tok : @marknelsoncomic

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  • Episode 11 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to comedian Ryan Cullen about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Ryan is a stand up who is one of the best joke writers in the entire country. Dark, cutting and very very funny.

    Mark and Ryan talk about being homeless in New York, the various animals his Dad has murdered and why Metallica were banned from MTV.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Ryan's Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ByMJKh7oasNqYCikmvP5S?si=dcbd691296ea4f97

    Ryan Cullen Links

    Twitter : @RyanCullen90

    Instagram : @ryancullen90

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

    Tik Tok : @marknelsoncomic

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  • Episode 10 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to BBC Producer Richard Melvin about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Richard is a radio and tv producer who owns Dabster Productions which has produced Radio 4 series for Rosie Jones, Terry Alderton and the naughty boy himself Suggs.

    Mark and Rich talk about skipping the queue to see Jesus, cancel culture and making a tit of yourself in front of a number of musical stars.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Richard's Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HmzdcNrlPYuENpdMYgpds?si=55311cbe3c334078

    Richard Melvin Links

    Twitter : @RichardMelvin

    Website : Dabster Productions - Dabster Productions

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

    Tik Tok : @marknelsoncomic

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  • Episode 9 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to journalist and podcaster Adam Miller about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Adam is a football journalist who created the insanely successful satirical Twitter account Old Firm Facts. The account has now spawned an equally successful podcast and Adam is a regular football columnist.

    Mark and Adam talk about racism, Twitter trolls and the time his Gran said she was going to see Stormzy.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Adam's Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0H176QExwbC3Zs5u4x6Mom?si=8b55858761ed4082

    Old Firm Facts Links

    Twitter : @Oldfirmfacts1

    Podcast : thebiglight.com/oldfirmfacts

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

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  • Episode 8 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to stand up Elliot Steel about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Elliot is a stand up and writer who has appeared on Comedy Central At The Comedy Store, Roast Battle and had a starring role in the Radio 4 sitcom Unite.

    Mark and Elliot talk about prisons, fried chicken and whether Jedward have ever been intimate with one another.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Elliot's Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YNZ600W88VA4Vl475598z?si=eed78bfeb85d4dde

    Elliot Steel Links

    Twitter : @elliotsteelcom

    Instagram : @elliotsteel

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

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  • Episode 7 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to comedian and actor Chris Forbes about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Chris is a multi award winning comedy actor, stand up and star of BBC's Scot Squad

    Mark and Chris talk about religion, American High School Rules and the forgotten Kenny Rogers film franchise.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Chris' Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08x2j1Xd7vDIPtFkW91ipX?si=3444d966e7154d32

    Chris Forbes Links

    Twitter : @Chris__Forbes

    Instagram : @chrisforbescomedy

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

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  • Episode 6 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to comedian, writer and actress Elaine Malcolmson about the choices she has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Elaine is a multi award winning comedy writer, stand up and star of BBC's Soft Border Patrol and Scot Squad

    Mark and Elaine talk about pulling all-nighters, artificial happiness and rank the Spice Girls.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Elaine's Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1OhLc4FpoItWmuwbIesCGt?si=b05d3dd0bac54539

    Elaine Malcolmson Links

    Twitter : @emalcolmson

    Instagram : @elainemcomedy

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

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  • Episode 4 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to comedian Daniel Sloss about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Daniel is one of the most famous stand ups in the UK and the World. He has had multiple world wide tours, 2 Netlfix specials and an HBO special. He has also appeared on The Conan O'Brien show more than any other comedian.

    Mark and Daniel talk about their favourite Disney films, suing Donald Trump and just how blessed Jason DeRulo is.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Daniel's Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02MV1JfNysD8WrFB4Blwbz?si=e5bd81ca653049f9

    Daniel Sloss Links

    Twitter : @Daniel_Sloss

    Instagram : @danielsloss

    Website : HOME - Daniel Sloss

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

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  • Episode 4 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to comedian Tom Houghton about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Tom is a stand up comedian and former member of the improv group, The Noise Next Door. He has appeared on Comedy Central's Roast Battle and is an absolute veteran of the Fringe. He is the son of an actual member of the House of Lords and currently lives in the Tower of London.

    Mark and Tom talk about what happens when you climb in the wrong room, the lyrical depth of The Muppets and what would happen if you were being defended in court by a hype man.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Tom's Playlist on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/20M98z79P51pfReyxLnLNv?si=885e8d0544ad4bf5

    Tom Houghton Links

    Twitter : @HonourableTom

    Instagram : @honourabletom

    Website : Comedian | Tom Houghton Comedy

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

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  • Episode 3 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to comedian Jay Lafferty about the choices she has made for her playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Jay is a stand up comedian and one of the most in demand comperes in Scotland. Her debut Fringe show Besom was the 5th best reviewed show of the Fringe that year. She is a regular on BBC Scotland's Breaking The News and went viral due to her on point description of Brexit.

    Mark and Jay talk about how not to get revenge on a cheating boyfriend, Snoop Dogg being pulled over for using his phone and the time Mark's testicles woke up Jay and her husband.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Jay's- Playlist on Spotify

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3T1RKiezHIu4Adn6c29RYb?si=d88f0e7915cb4f7b

    Jay Lafferty Links

    Twitter : @jayjaylaffs

    Instagram : @jayjaylaffs

    Podcast : How The Mother Half Lives • A podcast on Anchor

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

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  • Episode 2 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to comedian Milo McCabe about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Milo is an actor, presenter and character comedian. He is the man behind the character Troy Hawke, who's 2019 show 'Tiles Of The Unexpected' was one of the fastest selling shows at The Fringe and was shortlisted for Best Show at the Perth Comedy Festival.

    Mark and Milo talk about Italian stereotypes, whether you can seperate a musician from their songs and why Bobby McFerrin's advice is sometimes not needed.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    Milo's Playlist on Spotify

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XZ9unsobtxnphyfnzu5TU?si=8d1f355ea79c421a

    Milo McCabe Links

    Twitter : @milocomedy

    Instagram : @troy_hawke

    Youtube : Troy Hawke - YouTube

    Website : Welcome to my site! | Milo McCabe's website

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

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  • Episode 1 of My Perfect Playlist sees host Mark Nelson talk to stand up comedian Matt Reed about the choices he has made for his playlist and the reasons behind them.

    Matt is one of the finest comperes in the entire country and his debut Edinburgh Fringe show, Stalked, was one of the most talked about that year. He has also been doing amazing drawings and sketches through lockdown and is available for commissions.

    Mark and Matt talk about overlong funeral songs, which member of Steps the lead singer from Rammstein dated, and relive the time Mark seemingly tried to tempt Matt into bed with him.

    Please get in touch and let us know if you enjoy the podcast, what guests you'd like to see on and any suggestions for song categories.

    Twitter : @PerfectPlayPod

    The Spotify Link for Matt's Playlist is here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H4fY0sJv9ISOw1LkU9Hoc?si=a79cbc56a8cc4cfc

    Matt Reed Links

    Twitter : @reed_mat

    Instagram : @matreed_comedian

    Stalked Fringe Show : MATT REED: STALKED (AVAILABLE NOW) - The Stand Comedy Club

    Mark Links

    Twitter : @marknelsoncomic

    Instagram : @marknelsoncomic

    Youtube : Mark Nelson - YouTube

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