Sam’s guest this week was comedian and actress Ellie Taylor, who arrived in the studio made-up with a lipstick homage to the final BBC Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown and showing off her ultra-flexible thumbs.

We talked Podcasts and Radio, self-promotion and the challenges of being a funny woman… “talent plus hard work plus opportunity = you’re ready” was Ellie’s formula for success.

The news headlines brought up a tattooing tragedy and Sam revealed the story of her own tattoo… a tale of overcoming anxiety in a Thai Bar.

Catch up with Ellie’s show “Infidelliety” as it tours the country more details at http://socomedy.co.uk/artist/ellie-taylor/

Or follow her blog at http://www.ellietaylorcomedy.com/category/blog/

@Samanthabaines @EllieJaneTaylor