This is a podcast with a difference where all the guests are from the world of alternative performance; burlesque dancers, illusionists, fetish acts, drag queens, character acts, circus clowns, sword swallowers & special FX make up artists. I'm your host Jeff Downs, character comic and budding drag artist and want you to join me on a journey through the world of the 'funny peculiar!'.
Funny Peculiar Podcast
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This is a podcast with a difference where all the guests are from the world of alternative performance; burlesque dancers, illusionists, fetish acts, drag queens, character acts, circus clowns, sword swallowers & special FX make up artists. I'm your host Jeff Downs, character comic and budding drag artist and want you to join me on a journey through the world of the 'funny peculiar!'.
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May 9, 2026
Episode 52: Big Sam - The Beast of Bodmin / Professional UK Wrestler
<div dir="auto"> <p data-start="0" data-end="438">Thanks to Big Sam for coming on the show - my first wrestler and what a treat. A brilliant episode. Here is more info on Sam with links below:</p> <p data-start="0" data-end="438">Growing up in <span class= "whitespace-normal">Cornwall</span>, he developed a love for wrestling at the age of seven. Wrestling became an escape from a difficult home life, which included caring responsibilities after his father left when he was seven years old. During school, he experienced severe bullying, including having his nose broken by older students while in primary school. After becoming homeschooled, he grew increasingly reclusive.</p> <p data-start="440" data-end="768">At 16, a family friend introduced him to weightlifting at the gym, helping him build both confidence and physical strength. By 19, he was trying out for American football, but at 23 he suffered a major injury, completely tearing three ligaments. The recovery process required two surgeries and lasted two years and two months.</p> <p data-start="770" data-end="1040">Following his recovery, he decided to pursue wrestling as a "now or never" opportunity. He travelled an hour and a half to attend his first training session, ultimately spending five hours training on that very first day and immediately falling in love with the sport.</p> <p data-start="1042" data-end="1574">Thanks to his size and presence, he had his first wrestling match just three months into training. However, after only two matches, he was forced to step away from wrestling for five years. During that time, he met <span class="whitespace-normal">Jason King</span> at one of the wrestling shows he had appeared on, and later met him again outside a <span class="whitespace-normal">WWE</span> event in <span class= "whitespace-normal">Plymouth</span>. It was there that Jason King recognised both his size and his potential as a major attraction in wrestling.</p> <p data-start="1576" data-end="1983" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">On May 3rd, 2023, he stepped into <span class= "whitespace-normal">Reach Wrestling</span> to begin training once again. Since returning to active competition around two years ago, he has competed in 105 matches, including international appearances in <span class="whitespace-normal">France</span>. During that time, he has held two tag team championships for different companies and is currently the CPW Cornish Heavyweight Champion.</p> </div> <div dir="auto">If you would like to see Big Sam or more wrestlers please visit: <a href="https://reachwrestling.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Reach Wrestling</a></div> <div dir="auto">Socials</div> <div dir="auto"> <div dir="auto">Instagram and Tiktok are both: </div> <div dir="auto"><a href= "https://thebeast.big.sam">@thebeast.big.sam</a></div> <div dir="auto"> </div> </div>
April 22, 2026
Episode 51: Adam Conroy / DJ, Music Producer, Record Label Owner and Artist Development
<p>Welcome back! In this episode I chat to Adam Conroy a dynamic DJ, music producer, and record label owner known for his roots in the North East of England. Beginning his career in Middlesbrough and Newcastle, he built a reputation for energetic, crowd-focused sets before expanding into music production and artist development. His passion for sound led him into university studies, refining his craft and business acumen while evolving into a forward-thinking figure in the wider music industry. A great guest and champion for the younger artists emerging into today's competitive music industry.</p>
May 8, 2019
Episode 50: Lucy Lush / Drag Queen and Radio Presenter
<p>This week and I chat to the amazingly talented Lucy Lush, drag queen extraordinaire.</p> <p>Lucy Lush is a drag artiste actress/actor plus one of the campcooks touring UK wide festivals also a Broadcast Journalist for gaydio</p> <p>Lucy boasts a flamboyant career spanning 20 years working with drag legends, such as Lily Savage.</p> <p>But, while the name may not be instantly recognisable, his alter ego may well raise a few eyebrows.</p> <p>She travels all over the UK as drag queen Lucy Lush, performing shows under other guises including Hilda Crabtree, Lucy's 70-year-old grandmother.</p> <p>Lucy Lush is not an everyday drag act and uses comedy put together from recent topical news stories to constantly update his acts.</p> <p>"When Lucy Lush is on stage Lucy Lush is real."</p> <p>"From a performance aspect I can be as outrageous as possible and it's all purely for fun."</p> <p>A massive thank you to Lucy for being my final guest on the podcast. It's truly a great interview.</p> <p><a href= "https://twitter.com/therealLucyLush">https://twitter.com/therealLucyLush</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009111483198">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009111483198</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/lucylushuk/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/lucylushuk/?hl=en</a></p>
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