<p>This week Emily and Ray take a stroll (and a sit down) in Stratford with the brilliantly funny <strong>Stevie Martin</strong>, joined by her adorable half-schnauzer, half-poodle, Piper.</p><br><p>Stevie arrived armed with treats and even a reindeer coat for Ray, instantly winning him over. When Ray unexpectedly launched into a dramatic reverse sneezing episode, Stevie calmly stepped into action, proving herself not only a comedy star but a bona fide dog guardian angel.</p><br><p>Emily chats to Stevie about growing up in Cheshire, her time at Durham University where she met <strong>Ed Gamble</strong> and <strong>Nish Kumar</strong>, and her early career as a journalist. They also talk about her sister <strong>Gina Martin</strong>, whose campaigning led to upskirting being made illegal in the UK. Stevie reflects on her own path into comedy, which has seen her rack up over 45 million views online and appear on shows including <em>Taskmaster</em> and <em>8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown</em>.</p><br><p>Her debut live show <em>Clout</em> was so popular it’s been extended for a second time, running from <strong>March 3rd to October</strong>. Tickets are selling fast and available at <a href="https://steviemartin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://steviemartin.com</a>.</p><br><p>It’s a warm, hilarious and big-hearted walk with one of the most exciting names in British comedy right now. Ray adored both Stevie and Piper, and Emily may or may not have tried to secure a lifelong friendship.</p><br><p><strong>Follow Emily:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyrebeccadean" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/divine_miss_em" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a> </p><br><p><strong>Walking The Dog</strong> is produced by <strong>Will Nichols</strong></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Rich Jarman</p><p><strong>Artwork:</strong> Alice Ludlam</p><p><strong>Photography:</strong> Karla Gowlett</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>