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The Martin Holmes
Sketch Comedy / Comedic Writers / Improv
It’s People Like You That Give People Like Me A Good Name

Male
20 years old
Hull, NE
United Kingdom



Last Login: 6/26/2009
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BioMy name is Martin David Holmes, I was born on the 21st July 1988 in Hull, England.

I started writing, performing and producing a comedy podcast called ’As Soon As Plausible’ in September 2006. I made two series of the podcast from September 06 to February 07. The podcast was a concoction of comedy sketches and topical humourous chat. I started a second podcast series titled "It’s The End Of The World (As We Know It)" in October 07. The new podcast was, more succinct and better structured, bringing a mix of wit, satire and silliness in the form of sketches, music and rants.

I have also finished writing a sitcom script titled ’Welcome To Stripe’ along with Dylan Taylor. We have sent it off to production companies and have received some relatively positive feedback from a couple of companies so far. My earlier sitcom script for ’Street Theatre/Gloomy Days’ recieved very positive feedback from the professional script reader Marc Blake. I’m also working on other sitcom scripts, radio scripts etc. UPDATE: I made it through to the second stage of the BBC Northern Laughs scheme, but couldn't continue due to being in full-time education, but I did gain a couple of contacts and I currently have two sitcom scripts with the BBC...exciting!

Personally, I’m a social hermit that ventures out in to the real world every so often, just to see what’s going on really. If you like watching TV, listening to music and conversation then we’d get along fine, but I can’t go into shit-faced, fuzzy eye-balled, crawling around, puking in the gutter mode, so I can’t provide that type of "entertainment"...but I can speak some Japanese...Watashi wa Martin desu! Conformity bores me and if hell existed I would be going there based on pure ignorance. I have the power to vote now, but I’m not going to. Other cultures interest me and discrimination sickens me. I like to read but I also like to watch Big Brother, so my ’book smart’ is canceled out by my ’TV idiocy’. I’m going to sleep now until somebody commissions my work.
Websiteassoonasplausible.podomatic.com
InfluencesBill Hicks, Lee & Herring, Peter Cook, Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Peter Baynham, Armando Iannucci

    The Martin Holmes's Interests
MusicThe Beatles, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Buck 65, Nas, Nirvana, Redman, Cage, Eminem (early stuff), Tori Amos, The Bloodhound Gang, Canibus, Blur, Immortal Technique, The B-52's, Gogol Bordello, Pharoahe Monch, The Roots, Common, Jurassic 5, Talking Heads, Rakim, Brother Ali, Regina Spektor, Nellie McKay, Johnny Cash, The Jam, The Kinks, Beastie Boys, Tom Waits, Wu Tang Clan
MoviesThe Departed, The Usual Suspects, Life Of Brian, Memento, Godfather, In Bruge, Fight Club, Spun, The Dead Girl, Sin City, Girl Interrupted, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Secretary, Shaun Of The Dead, Being John Malkovish, Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Cable Guy, Liar Liar, The Truman Show, Dumb and Dumber, Trains Planes & Automobiles
TelevisionMainly comedies such as...This Morning With Richard Not Judy, Fist Of Fun, Pete & Dud, Monty Python's Flying Circus, The Day Today, I'm Alan Partridge, Knowing Me Knowing You With Alan Partridge, Brass Eye, The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Absolutely, The Armando Ianucci Shows, South Park, Early Doors, Police Squad, The Royle Family, The League Of Gentlemen, Ideal, Arrested Development, The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, Harry Hill's TV Burp, Vic Reeves Big Night Out, Shooting Stars, Wonder Showzen, Trailer Park Boys, 15 Storeys High, The Larry Sanders Show, Mr Show with Bob & David, The Sarah Silverman Programme, RE:brand, Peep Show, The Thick Of It, Freaks & Geeks, Undeclared, The Late Show.

Apart from comedies I like The Wire (best TV show of the last 20 years), Deadwood, Lost, The Sopranos, Dexter, True Blood, The Amazing Race, Survivor and Big Brother USA .
BooksThe Perfect Fool by Stewart Lee
Siddartha by Herman Hesse
Bill Hicks: Love All The People
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
The Timewaster Diaries by Robin Cooper (Robert Popper)
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
HeroesBill Hicks, Peter Cook and Stewart Lee
Groups: The Podcast GroupPodcastsThe Knights of GooglePodcast CreativesTrevor Lock to the North!busters charity show fan club

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     The Martin Holmes's Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Religion:Atheist
Zodiac Sign:Cancer
Children:Someday
Education:In college
Occupation:Student/Sales Assistant/Aspiring Writer


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THE NEW PODCAST SERIES "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD (AS WE KNOW IT)" IS NOW UNDERWAY. START SUBSCRIBING TO THE PODCAST NOW AT .."http://itstheendoftheworld.podomatic.com/">http://itstheendoftheworld.podomatic.com


You can listen to the full Archive of As Soon As Plausible podcasts at http://assoonasplausible.podomatic.com//file/283uz0,



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Other Comedian's Views On My Podcast:

Trevor Lock the brilliant stand-up comedian, who has also starred in great shows such as This Morning With Richard Not Judy and The Russell Brand Show on BBC 6Music/Radio 2, said this about my Podcast:
Image and video hosting by TinyPic "Good luck with your podcast, listened to the first bit of Episode Four - liked the Prince Charles adoption joke."

TV's Emma Kennedy the extremely talented actress and writer, off of shows such as Suburban Shootout, The Smoking Room, This Morning With Richard Not Judy, The Mark Steel Lectures and That Was Then This Is Now, said this about my podcast:
Image and video hosting by TinyPic "I enjoyed listening to your podcast and think it shows a lot of promise. I think it's been very well put together so if that was you all on your own then you've done an excellent job. I really liked the section with the Queen and the sword - that was very funny. Some of the set pieces were over long - edible dvd for example - you should aim for each sketch to be no longer than 3 minutes - and to give it texture - throw in short under a minute sketches. Performance wise I think you came across as confident and capable. Vocally I think you could think about trying a wider range - some of your voices were a little similar. Overall I was very impressed. Do a few more and then edit together a best of and send it to some producers at radio 4."


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Who I'd like to meet:
I would like to meet the poltergeist of Bill Hicks. And the real life, living, Brittany Murphy.



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Tom





Jul 4 2009 10:57 AM

Hey there, my names Tom and if you like weirdness and insanity then I recommend you
read my blog. My latest post is about the WTF MONSTER. Check it out!

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Jun 1 2009 7:55 PM

Hi! Just dropping by to say hello! Here are some of my latest nature photos :-)

Rich.

Baby Great Egrets with nest photographed May 3rd, 2009 in Tallahassee, Fl. - about two miles from my house!

A Wild Beauty! A Florida native orchid (Cleistes bifaria) growing in the woods about 15 miles from my house! Smells like vanilla! (5/5/09)

Butterfly as Abstract Art ~ April 2009


(see more at www.FloridaNaturePhotography.com or www.leightonphotography.com)
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May 6 2009 11:41 PM

I would like to personally invite you to visit our newly redesigned site. While you're there make sure to join I-Hole, the Intolerance Records Industry Newsletter for your chance to win FREE CD's, T-Shirts, Stickers and more!


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May 1 2009 12:28 PM

www.wastedinshoreham.co.uk

An ironic cautionary tale...
Shelly Ryan





Feb 5 2009 2:58 AM

Happy New Year! I hope you're doing well and continue to share your delightful humour!

This is my favorite place in the whole world.




Where is it?

READ MY BLOG: 25 RANDOM THINGS ABOUT YOUR SUPERPOKED FRIEND. Come on...inquiring minds want to know!

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Jan 25 2009 11:30 PM

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Dec 25 2008 3:33 AM

Thank you to all of my friends near and far for allowing me to share the gift of humor.
From my home to yours, I wish you the happiest of holidays and that all the gifts you receive be filled with love and laughs!

Shelly

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Dec 20 2008 4:33 PM

Knight Martin,
Holiday greetings to your kingdom from Donkeylot!

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Dec 15 2008 11:10 AM

Hi Martin,

Wishing you a very happy christmas and new year.

Sorry I have not been around much for quite a while now, but workloads have been massive, especially with The queen of clubs, which is due to debut in London next year.

Enjoy the forthcoming holiday season - Ricky
Shelly Ryan





Aug 15 2008 7:18 PM

I share an AWESOME quote:

Laugh often, long and loud.
Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who makes you laugh;
spend lots and lots of time with them!

I invite you to spend "lots and lots" of time laughing by embracing the comedy love! It's FREE and easy: listen to it (or download) become a fan (and join my mailing list). And be the kind of friend who makes others laugh...SHARE it!!!




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Aug 3 2008 8:08 PM

im good thanx! u been up to much? xx
Ben Morgan





Aug 1 2008 11:57 AM

Thanks 4 the add.


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Aug 1 2008 9:34 AM

hey thanx for the add! u ok? x
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Jul 21 2008 3:10 PM

Happy Birthday! Hope it's a good one :-) All the best - Gary.
Rach





Jul 16 2008 12:20 AM

Was u like the year below me? Did u go 2 spring cottage as well?
Rach





Jul 14 2008 10:20 PM

Hey thanks 4 da add! I recognise u from sumwer!
Shelly Ryan





Apr 19 2008 7:00 PM

The severe drought in Georgia has left my once plush Bermuda grass a barren wasteland. Regardless, I'm going out to mow the lawn...in hopes to appease the rain gods. Or give my neighbors a cheap thrill. You see, I'm inspired by some women who have an unusual ritual to revitalize their once fertile crops.

I uploaded a new audio comedy to my profile, so I invite you to listen, laugh, and ENJOY!
Shelly

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Apr 1 2008 1:17 AM

My slogan is "my mind goes places it probably shouldn't but has a fun time while it's there". That would explain my uncontrollable giggling when the PR folks at ReverbNation advised I'm supposed to ask YOU...to...GRAB MY WIDGET!!! I make this request in the most professional manner possible.

Besides the cheap thrill both of us will get, you can help me be on top (I'm currently in 4th place in the comedian ranking. So, I give you permission to grab THIS widget and experience uncontrollable laughs. If it's good for you, consider becoming a fan AND sharing some comedy love with your friends.


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Mar 29 2008 3:39 PM

Check out The MadCast
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In this episode:

Hal has some bad news for Hank, and Quandt, Cowan, and Nate share prank stories.


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Mar 13 2008 11:15 AM

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Feb 27 2008 6:24 PM

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Feb 22 2008 12:34 PM

YOOOOO

last saturdays show has been described as one of the best we have ever done.

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BYYYE.
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Nov 14 2007 8:44 PM

Alright, Martin? Thanks for the add.
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Nov 10 2007 10:37 AM

HELLO THERE,

BEEN A WHILE EH?

WELL 4 WEEKS SINCE OUR FIRST FM SHOW, AND WHAT AN EPIC THAT WAS. TONIGHTS SHOW IS SURE TO BE JUST AS GOOD, PROBABLY EVEN MORE BRILLIANT.

HARRY WILL ATTEMPT TO A CHALLENGE SET BY LUKE, WE WILL DISCUSS THINGS YOU WOULD LIKE TPO BRING BACK, FOLLOWING THE WISPA CHOCO BAR COMEBACK. AND EVEN MORE CRAZY SHIT. AND THE REGULAR FEATURES SUCH AS RADIO SPS. (SISSOR PAPER STONE ON THE RADIO). COOL EH?

TUNE IN, 105FM (IN CAMBRIDGE)
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8-9PM ... LUKE AND AHRRY'S TROPICAL HOUR.

SAFE.
Ruby Dark





Oct 20 2007 3:44 PM

Thanks for the add mate, keep up the good work!
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