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Springleaf

James Acaster / Mighty Bunny

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Pat Springleaf is in quite the bind. He’s an ex-conman turned undercover cop in the middle of the biggest case of his career - the gang are getting suspicious, his wife wants a divorce, the police are demanding results and his ex girlfriend/ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody... A new sort-of-true-crime comedy series from James Acaster (Off Menu, Repertoire, Ghostbusters), featuring Bill Bailey, Chloe ...
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Rice To Meet You

Nigel Ng, Evelyn Mok

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A comedy podcast about Asian culture. Hosted by two UK-based comedians - Nigel Ng and Evelyn Mok. Sometimes the internet's favourite uncle, Uncle Roger, makes an appearance! New episodes every Tuesday. Support the podcast: http://patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod
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The new podcast about shame with Lou Sanders and Amy Annette. And guess what - we tried keeping it to 10 minutes but then everyone told us they wanted more (at least 2 people) so it's longer now but... YOU SHOULD SEE WHAT THEY SNIPPED OUT (stories for next time is what). NO FAMILY OF LOU'S ALLOWED TO LISTEN TO THIS.
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It's the final episode of the series. The truth about Operation Pot Roast is revealed, as a recording of Detective Nicely (Louis Theroux) preparing to confront Police Chief Rittenberger (Michael McKean) is unearthed. There's a prison break. There's a casino heist. There's an armed stand off with the cops. There are ice cream sandwiches. Basically, …
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Rosie Jones, the most notorious bully on the comedy circuit, joins Pat and Adams in the studio this week as events really start to come to a head. Sita tells Pat an uncomfortable truth, which is a devastating blow for someone with a pathological need to be liked. Clarke also drops a bombshell - the sort of bombshell with 'you're fired' written on t…
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The gang start plotting to spring Lawrence from prison, making Clarke's decision to close the case look increasingly suboptimal. Angela heads to the Big Top to track down Nish, and Milton Jones has the worst week of his life courtesy of the Only Joking team. Sara Pascoe joins Pat and Adams in the studio, where she is disappointed by the absence of …
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Joe Lycett is in the studio with Pat and Adams this week, and it gets quite messy quite quickly. With Janet newly installed as leader of the SW11 gang, the criminals pivot from drug dealing to phone scams and Donna discovers a hidden talent for the artform. Clarke unexpectedly turns up in a new role at the police station, leaving Nish feeling aband…
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Having survived his unfortunate interaction with Huey's shotgun, Clarke goes into hiding, while Angela faces the consequences of her unauthorised stint undercover. Pat, Evelyn and Sita wait for an update on the future of their prank show and, over at SW11 HQ, Lawrence and Janet continue to clash as the Leader-Off enters the final stages... A true(i…
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Lawrence and Janet jostle for position in the newly formed SW11 gang, whilst things look increasingly dicey for Clarke after he's outed as an undercover cop. Desperately in search of a rescue plan, Pat is struck by inspiration whilst filming a TV prank show. A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share p…
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With SW5 member (and fellow undercover cop) Clarke tied up in the backroom of SW6 HQ, Pat needs to come up with a rescue plan, stat. But when he leaks Clarke's whereabouts to SW5 gang leader Janet (Natalie Cassidy), existing tensions between the two gangs begin to escalate. Meanwhile, on the comedy circuit, there's another terrible crime to deal wi…
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Pat is booked as a guest for Tom Allen's new panel show, and Donna persuades the SW6 gang to carry out a practice heist at the studio in preparation for their big casino job - bad news for fellow panellists Jo Brand and Sarah Millican. Meanwhile, 'Sita's Creatures' animal acting agency goes from strength to strength as Serpico cements his reputatio…
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Studio guest Romesh Ranganathan attempts to get a grip on exactly what the podcast is, Sita bags Serpico his first acting role and Pat's crowd-work skills are tested to their limit when Donna encourages Lawrence and Huey to try out their new heist personas in public… A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster…
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A true(ish) crime podcast, based on James Acaster's undercover cop alter-ego Pat Springleaf, which sees Pat share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working undercover to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang, led by the villainous Lawrence (Domhnall Gleeson). Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop P…
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SPRINGLEAF launches Tuesday 21st November 2023 - subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Pat Springleaf is in quite the bind. He’s an ex con man turned undercover cop in the middle of the biggest case of his career - the gang are getting suspicious, his wife wants a divorce, the police are demanding results and his ex partner-in-crime is blackmai…
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Jess Salomon is joined by two of India’s brightest comedians, Sumukhi Suresh and Amrita Chanda, to explore the funny side of the global news. They discuss how India is reacting to a sweltering heat wave, and Elon Musk’s social media shopping spree. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.…
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini investigate funny and curious headlines from around the world. They’re joined by Chilean comedian Fabrizio Copano and Swedish actor and stand-up Evelyn Mok to see the funny side of the news. This week we find out why a very public shower is threatening the Chilean constitution and why a Swedish supreme court judge …
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini investigate funny and curious headlines from around the world. They’re joined by Singaporean comedian Sharul Channa and London-based globetrotting Bronwyn Sweeney to see the funny side of the news. This week they find out what happens when you steal pebbles from Greek beaches and why nightclubbers will be keeping t…
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Indonesian comedian and interpreter Sakdiyah Ma’ruf and American stand-up, storyteller and writer Gastor Almonte for a funny look at the global news. They’ll be finding out how an entrepreneurial Muslim cleric became an internet sensation in Indonesia, and why maths books are being banned for being to…
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Brazilian comedian Carol Zoccoli and Australian Brodi Snook to take on the global headlines. They’ll be hearing how Bolsonaro has announced the end of Covid in Brazil and about the introduction of IVF for Australia’s koalas. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard …
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Nigerian-Ghanaian comedian Jacinta Ocansey and Italy’s hilarious Luca Cupani to take on the global headlines. They’ll be asking why people in Ghana aren’t happy about a new tax and finding out about the world’s first openly gay head of state. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headl…
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini take on the funny and curious headlines in our South African special. They are joined by South African comedians Tumi Morake and Conrad Koch to see the funny side of global news. They find out about a student’s unlikely spending spree and discuss a makeshift solution to the fuel crisis that has been grounding plane…
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Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani and Canadian stand-up Daniel-Ryan Spaulding join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the funny and curious headlines from around the world. They’ll be investigating an otter’s murderous rampage and celebrating the highs and lows of Japan's recent Academy Awards success. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funni…
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Malaysian comedian Kavin Jay and Abby Wambaugh, an American comedian based in Denmark, to take on the funny and curious headlines from around the world. They’ll be investigating who is scamming Justin Bieber with fake furniture and finding out about the man who fell in love with an ashtray. Join #Come…
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Mexican stand-up Daniel Sosa and British Kenyan comedian Njambi McGrath join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the funny and curious headlines shared by BBC World Service listeners and fans around the world. They’ll be asking why some NGOs in Kenya risk being de-registered and finding out about the Mexican politician who fell off his cha…
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American writer and satirist Josh Gondelman and Indian comedian Zarna Garg join Jess and Eman to take on the international headlines in front of a live audience in New York. They’re finding out just what New York’s new mayor has planned, and asking why a generation of Indian kids are the best in the world at chess. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the …
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Indian star stand-up Aditi Mittal and Nigerian political satirist Adeola Fayehun for a funny look at the global news. They’re finding out what’s going on with US President Joe Biden’s choice of Supreme Court judge, and asking why a Nigerian police chief accused of corruption is suing the government. J…
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Mexican comedian and podcaster José Antonio Badía and one of Canada’s sharpest political satirists, Tim Fontaine. They’re finding out what’s going on with the ban on Mexican avocados, and asking why there’s been an attack on a Canadian gas pipeline. Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on th…
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Malaysian comedian Dr Jason Leong and New York stand-up Shalewa Sharpe join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the week's news. This week, we’re finding out why a Rosa Parks tribute has backfired in the United States, and asking: Can logging possibly be a good thing for Malaysian tigers? Join #ComediansvstheNews for the funniest take on t…
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Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are back with Season 3 of Comedians vs The News! This week they’re joined by South African comedian Celeste Ntuli and India’s hilarious Anuvab Pal. They’re taking a look at the troublesome truckers causing havoc in Canada, wondering if the great Indian wedding could go virtual and asking: Just how many husbands sho…
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Nigel drops in to catch up and talk about his new podcast. Go subscribe to his new podcast - HAIYAA with Nigel Ng! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuMPrg8pcxSP0KuXQJBuEA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/haiyaa-with-nigel-ng/id1599323679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iMy1aiXrWhJicFLsgNAJV?si=61605e07d788484a…
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Today's episode is the last one for a while as the podcast is going on a hiatus. We want to thank all of our listeners for these two years, it's been an incredible journey and we hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have! Stay funneee & be strong enough to be kind. --- 📹 You can find our individual youtube channels to follow us after the podcast! N…
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This week we talk about Nigel's new alarm clock, what Evelyn has in common with a certain North Korean dictator and Nigel's desire to be a Crazy High Income No Kids. --- Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --- 🎬 We're now on youtube! See the full podcast episodes! Subscribe to our channel and ring the bell for not…
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Go to https://manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code RICE. Your balls will thank you™️! Evelyn tells us about her stressful move (spoiler unlike Nigel she enlisted her parents instead of movers), Nigel's seen Hamilton and our hosts talk about game shows of the good old days. --- Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon…
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This week Nigel tells us about his champagne problems, Evelyn shares her new attitude on life and we discuss why immigrants do the best job! --- Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --- 🎬 We're now on youtube! See the full podcast episodes! Subscribe to our channel and ring the bell for notifications for new eps, r…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.com! We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at https://www.betterhelp.com/rice. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Both our hosts are away this week, Nigel calling in from beautiful sunn…
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Go to https://manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code RICE. Your balls will thank you™️! This week Evelyn tells us about her experience with a certain cheap airline, Nigel argues for why you shouldn't pack your own stuff and why asians love free stuff. --- Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --…
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This week Evelyn tells us what she thinks about white people listening to the podcast, Nigel talks about what would make customer service better and the hosts talk about DIY. --- Support us via our patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod --- 🎬 We're now on youtube! See the full podcast episodes! Subscribe to our channel and ring the bel…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.com! We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at https://www.betterhelp.com/rice. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. This week Nigel tells us about how well his mental health is, Evelyn te…
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This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped! Go to https://manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code RICE. Your balls will thank you™️! This week Nigel tells us about his visit to Soho Farmhouse, Evelyn talks about her first on-screen make out and our hosts get into how much they actually need rice. --- Support us…
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This episode is sponsored by Green Chef is the most sustainable meal kit, so you can feel great about what you’re eating and how it got to your table. It’s actually the only meal kit that’s both plastic and carbon offset. Green Chef is the #1 meal kit for eating well, so premium ingredients like organic veggies and high-quality proteins are a given…
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