Best Heating Edinburgh Podcasts (2025)

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How Much Does A New Boiler Cost In Edinburgh? (All costs Explained) 2:33

14d ago2:33

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How Much Does a New Boiler Cost in Edinburgh? The question every Edinburgh homeowner needs answered before their boiler breaks... Planning a boiler replacement but confused by wildly different quotes? In this episode, Smart Gas Solutions reveals exactly what you'll pay for a new boiler in Edinburgh in 2025 - from budget options to premium Worcester…

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Santa Hats, Oz Adventures, Mighty Boosh Stories, Ghosts n’ Prayers — Mike Fielding | Talk Box Ep. #32 1:03:08

19h ago1:03:08

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For the TalkBox Christmas special, Rich is joined by Michael (Naboo) Fielding. They talk about wearing Santa hats, Mike’s year living in Australia, classic Mighty Boosh stories, and his deep interest in ghosts, protective prayers and the paranormal. Mike also shares details about his upcoming paranormal investigation project. A festive, funny, and …

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Hindi Comedy Explosion, “You Go Girl”, Comicstaan, Kill the Cat, Cheesy Potatoes — Prashasti Singh | TalkBox Ep. #31 44:47

8d ago44:47

44:47

Rich sits down with Indian stand-up star Prashasti Singh for a wide-ranging, funny and insightful chat. They talk about Hindi comedy’s rise, Prashasti’s journey through Comicstaan, navigating empowerment narratives, writing rules in comedy, and why cheesy potatoes deserve respect. Prashasti is performing at Soho Theatre this week.Tickets and info: …

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Plane Toilets, Free Masons, Let’s Win an Oscar, Live at the Apollo 13 — Larry Dean | Ep. #30 59:40

15d ago59:40

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This week on TalkBox, Rich is joined by the brilliantly sharp and beautifully chaotic Larry Dean — and it’s instant pandemonium. They cover it all from Plane toilets and the moral anxiety of using them, Free Masons, free things, and who actually gets the perks and Catholic guilt, and an iconic accidental mishearing. It’s one of the fastest, loosest…

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Time Travel Nerds, From Writer to Stand Up, Shark Films, Keanu's Like Jesus — Heidi Regan I Ep.29 59:51

22d ago59:51

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Rich is joined this week by the excellent comedian and writer Heidi Regan. They talk about audience reactions to her “time-travel” style monologue sketches, her shift from writing to stand-up, reviewing both the best and worst shark films, and Heidi’s theory about why Keanu Reeves is viewed as a modern-day saint. Plus plenty more. Follow Heidi on I…

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Life in Cork, Cave Diving, Edinburgh Fringe Cancellation, Bugs Bunny — Roger O’Sullivan | Talk Box Ep. 28 50:20

29d ago50:20

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This week Rich chats with rising Irish comic Roger O’Sullivan — fresh from a Best Newcomer nomination at the Edinburgh Fringe and shortlisted for the Sean Lock Channel 4 Award. They get into growing up in Cork, moving to London just before lockdown, Fringe cancellations, and why Roger identifies spiritually with Bugs Bunny. It’s a funny, sharp, war…

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Lewis and Clark, Dish Pig and Other Jobs, Adelaide to London, World Tour — Lewis Garnham | Ep. 27 1:02:37

1M ago1:02:37

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This week Rich chats with comedian Lewis Garnham about his early days in Adelaide, his various pre-comedy jobs (including being a dish pig), and the move from Australia to London. Rich also educates Lewis on the original Lewis of “Lewis and Clark,” and they discuss Lewis’s plan for a world tour in 2027. 🎟 Lewis’s Show – Nov 20 @ Top Secret Comedy C…

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Meddlesome Marple, Barrister Days, Lakes are Creepy, Who’s Aunt Charlotte?— Victoria Dowd I Ep. 26 59:50

1M ago59:50

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This week, Rich is joined by mystery author and former barrister Victoria Dowd for an episode full of twists, laughs, and literary tangents. They discuss Agatha Christie’s “meddlesome” brilliance, Victoria’s criminal law days, the mysterious creepiness of lakes, accidental crossovers in her book series, and the power of good editors. Plus, we’re la…

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James Bond, Provincial Perth?, Heckle Proof, London Dungeon, Method Schmethod— Elouise Eftos I Ep. 25 58:47

2M ago58:47

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Rich Fulcher is joined by the brilliant Elouise Eftos — actor, comedian, and self-proclaimed sexiest guest to ever grace the Talk Box — for a joyfully chaotic chat about confidence, comedy and creative life. They cover everything from growing up in provincial Perth to Elouise’s high-status on-stage persona that makes her heckle-proof, what her drea…

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Alison’s Tour, Funeral Smoker, Packed Lunch, Magazine Party — Alison Spittle I Ep.24 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Comedian and writer Alison Spittle joins Rich Fulcher for a brilliantly funny and unfiltered chat — from funeral smoking vows and weird OnlyFans requests to mackerel-packed lunches and life on tour. It’s classic Talk Box: silly, sharp, and surprisingly wholesome. In this episode: Smoking again for family funerals?! Smelly lunches and the touring hu…

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I Do Jokes Now, Siegfried and Roy, Magic or Witchcraft?, NY is a City — Pete Heat I Ep.23 59:57

2M ago59:57

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Magician and comedian Pete Heat joins Rich Fulcher for a magically chaotic episode of Talk Box! From the world of street magic to comedy clubs, Pete shares how he blends humour and illusion — with stories about Siegfried & Roy, the blurred line between magic and witchcraft, and life performing in New York. In this episode: I Do Jokes Now — magician…

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Sweetie Baby, Rotterdam Socks, Massage Myths, Tinnitus Anyone? — Dave Hill I Ep.22 1:06:08

2M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Comedian, musician, and writer Dave Hill joins Rich Fulcher for a loose, funny, and slightly surreal chat about life, music, and the weirdest corners of comedy. They talk about Rotterdam socks, massage myths, tinnitus, and “Sweetie Baby.” It’s part chaos, part therapy, and full of laughs as two old friends catch up and realise they might actually b…

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Grandiloquent, Ya Gotta Go to Ruffles, Shandling vs. Seinfeld, Big Break…down — Gary Gulman I Talk Box Ep. 21 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Comedian, writer, and all-around sharp mind Gary Gulman joins Rich Fulcher for a beautifully funny and heartfelt chat. They talk about: Starting out in comedy and the open mic circuit Comparing comedy greats like Garry Shandling and Jerry Seinfeld Honesty and mental health in stand-up Gary’s new show Grandiloquent, on at Soho Theatre until October …

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Harry Hill’s Sausage, Werewolf, Loose Pills, Egg Girl, Left in Spain — Lucy Pearman I Talk Box Ep.20 1:01:56

3M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Rich Fulcher welcomes the brilliantly funny Lucy Pearman to Talk Box! They tumble through surreal stories, showbiz pressure, and pills that definitely weren’t in their packets as they discuss: Harry Hill’s sausage (yes, really) Turning into a werewolf onstage The mystery of loose pills Lucy’s origin story as Egg Girl Getting left behind in Spain 👉 …

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Nipple Cam, Seinfeld, Ping Pong, Can We Do Another Podcast? — Ali Woods I Talk Box Ep.19 1:14:33

3M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Rich Fulcher is joined by stand-up and viral reels sensation Ali Woods for Episode 19 of Talk Box. They dive into comedy, dodgy gigs, and nipple cams as they cover: How Covid kick-started Ali’s comedy reels and led to his success The recording of his stand-up special “At The Moment” (go watch it!) A classic Rich nipple cam question… What Seinfeld s…

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Joe Wicks, Crevices in Your Brain, Tomato Knife, Shocking Gigs, Nationwide Tour — Rob Auton I Talk Box Ep. #18 52:13

3M ago52:13

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Rich Fulcher sits down with the poet-philosopher of comedy, Rob Auton, for Episode 18 of Talk Box. It’s equal parts brain crevices and tomato knives as they explore: Rob’s new workout routine with Joe Wicks Strange crevices in your brain (don’t poke them) The curious power of the tomato knife Shocking gigs that scar and inspire Rob’s brand-new nati…

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You Cannot Touch Me, Rhys Hates Remakes & Sports, How I Got My Big Break, 1% Club At Laundry — Rhys Thomas I Ep.17 50:48

4M ago50:48

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Rich welcomes Rhys Thomas — comedy writer, producer, and Lucy Montgomery’s other half — for Episode 17 of Talk Box. Things get personal (and occasionally contagious) as they cover: Rhys’s bout of impetigo and the infamous line: “You cannot touch me” Why he hates remakes… and sports Growing up with a Welsh teacher dad How he got his big break in TV …

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Sam thinks the show is too dirty, Product placement, First Kiss, President of Ireland story, Sam works hard — Sam Campbell I Ep. 16 1:07:28

4M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Rich Fulcher is joined by the brilliant chaos machine that is Sam Campbell for Episode 16 of Talk Box. Things go sideways (fast) as they cover: Why Sam thinks Talk Box is “too dirty” The delicate art of product placement Sam’s unforgettable first kiss His surreal President of Ireland story Plus, why Sam secretly works harder than anyone realizes It…

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Off Liquids, First time we met, Sopranos and Standup – Ray Badran | Talk Box Ep.15 1:05:32

4M ago1:05:32

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This week, Rich is joined by the brilliantly deadpan Ray Badran, who’s bringing his new show King of the Table to the Edinburgh Fringe. In this ep: 🚰 Ray is off liquids for reasons… 🍝 Why The Sopranos makes great pre-gig TV 🎤 Stand-up on different continents 👋 His awkward first meeting with Rich 👑 The royal origins of King of the Table 🥄 Table poli…

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Why Is Fitting a Boiler So Expensive? (Edinburgh Costs Explained) 2:54

4M ago2:54

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Why Is Fitting a Boiler So Expensive? another often asked question we get here at SmartGas... Have you ever been shocked by a boiler installation quote? In this episode, Smart Gas Solutions breaks down exactly why fitting a new boiler in Edinburgh costs an average of £2,500 - and why every penny is justified. We explain the real costs behind your b…

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My first half Fest, I hate promotion, 81-82% ready, Tolerance, Fridges, Stick a rat under your pillow – Jessica Fostekew | Talk Box Ep.14 49:34

4M ago49:34

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This week, Rich sits down with the mighty Jessica Fostekew, who’s bringing her latest show Iconic Breath to just half the Edinburgh Fringe this year — so get in while you can. In this ep: 🧠 How Jess measures creative readiness (spoiler: not 100%) 🎭 The mental load of promotion 🧊 Fridges and metaphorical tolerance 🐀 What happens when you stick a rat…

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Simon Amstell; Fetal Reindeer, Zip Zap Boing?, Soft Animal, Fly in the room, Gay Hula Hoop – Pedro Leandro | Talk Box Ep.13 50:49

4M ago50:49

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This week, Rich welcomes the brilliantly chaotic Pedro Leandro — comedian, hula-hoop wielder, and creator of Soft Animal, now at Edinburgh Fringe 2025. They talk: Pedro’s experience coming out — and Rich's own version of “coming out” to his parents… as a comedian Why some show ideas make you sick (literally) The terror of Zip Zap Boing A fly that s…

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Wet Hair, CHRISTBRIDE, Prospect of Getting Banned, Sausage Rolls, Obsession w/ Ren Fairs — Bebe Cave | Talk Box Ep. 12 52:12

5M ago52:12

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Rich is joined by the wonderfully chaotic Bebe Cave, who turned up rain-drenched and ready to talk about her bold new solo show, CHRISTBRIDE — heading to Edinburgh Fringe. They cover: How showing up soaking wet sets the tone Her unique and unfiltered approach to storytelling Building a show that might get her banned Fringe nerves, sausage rolls, an…

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Pronouncing Edinbor-ough; Mom’s Charging Me Rent, Accountant or Comic?, Dad Heckles Me — James Trickey | Talk Box Ep. 11 56:06

5M ago56:06

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James Trickey joins Rich for a cracking Talk Box chat — covering rent, risk, and the chaos of comedy careers. They get into: Saying "Edinburgh" like a local (or trying to) James’s Fringe show Don’t Count On Me Ditching traditional paths for stand-up Family reactions — and a heckle from his own dad Rich’s own career U-turns and shared comic chaos Wi…

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Dogs Smell Ghosts, Luke Wants Revenge, Costa Rica and Slow Horses - Luke McQueen | Ep.10 54:43

5M ago54:43

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This week’s Talk Box guest is the ever-inventive, never-predictable Luke McQueen — comedian, provocateur, and Fringe agent of chaos. He and Rich dive into: Why dogs might be comedy’s best diagnosticians Luke’s new Edinburgh Fringe show (and the personal revenge behind it) What Costa Rica did to his brain Playing “someone” in Slow Horses The fine li…

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Boosh Beginnings, Uni Days with Noel, Dave the Photographer — Dave Brown | Talk Box Ep. 9 1:03:53

5M ago1:03:53

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In this week’s Talk Box, Rich reunites with Boosh brother and longtime friend Dave Brown — actor, photographer, creative director, and the original Bollo. They talk: University days with Noel Fielding The scrappy beginnings of The Mighty Boosh Dave’s evolution from performing to photography Creative freedom, collaboration — and the possibility of f…

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History of The Bill Murray, Life-Changing Comedy Tapes, Use the Algorithm — Barry Ferns | Talk Box Ep.8 1:01:18

6M ago1:01:18

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This week on Talk Box, Rich welcomes Barry Ferns — stand-up comedian, founder of The Bill Murray venue, and the kind of comic who always has a dozen projects in motion. Together they dig into: The origin of The Bill Murray (the comedy venue, not the man) The cassette tapes that helped shape Barry’s comedy worldview Navigating the algorithm in moder…

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Danny Wallace's Non-Catholic Guilt, Sega Power, Mags Mags Mags, & Producing the Boosh | Talk Box Ep. 7 52:00

6M ago52:00

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On this episode of Talk Box, Rich welcomes writer, presenter, and creative force Danny Wallace. From publishing Sega Power in the 90s to producing The Mighty Boosh’s original radio show, Danny’s career has spanned magazines, TV, radio, and beyond. Expect stories and insights from a true renaissance man of UK media, including: Early days in chaotic …

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Wonka Pranks, Ghosts & Plugging Your Mates | Rakhee Thakrar – Talk Box Ep.6 1:10:38

6M ago1:10:38

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In episode four, Rakhee Thakrar enters the box with stories from the chocolate factory to the spirit realm: – Behind-the-scenes chaos from Wonka – Her haunted connection to Ghosts (the show, and maybe otherwise?) – The art of plugging your mates like a pro Rich tries to stay present, but she might be too charming for this dimension. If you’re enjoy…

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Onion Hands, Lou on Tour, the Time Lou Wrecked My Flat, Lou Gets Cancelled, Meat-Eating Satanists — Lou Sanders I Talk Box Ep. 5 1:04:51

6M ago1:04:51

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In this episode of Talk Box, Lou Sanders joins Rich to talk about… well, a lot.Including:– Why her hands smelled like onions– Wrecking Rich’s flat (possibly cursed?)– Tour life, cancellations, and navigating chaos– Plus… meat-eating Satanists and other gentle topics As usual, Rich mostly tries to stay on track, Lou says things she might regret, and…

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Touring Tales, Robots, British Comedy & Crypto…zoology that is! — Rhys Darby I Ep. 4 1:13:48

7M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

In this ep of Talk Box, Rhys Darby jumps into the chaos with Rich to talk about: – Life on tour (and how your body stops working) – The dangers of trusting robots – British comedy vs New Zealand vibes – And yes… cryptozoology. It’s not crypto, relax. There's also talk of mythical creatures, real touring injuries, and how to avoid being replaced by …

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Showbiz parenting, Impro or Improv?, Son of a Footballer, Renaissance Man — Steen Raskopoulos I Talk Box Ep. 3 59:34

7M ago59:34

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In this episode of Talk Box, Rich Fulcher welcomes the endlessly versatile Steen Raskopoulos — a man juggling high-level comedy with the slightly harder gig: being a new dad. They get into: – Life as a working parent in showbiz – Whether it’s “Impro” or “Improv” (and why it still matters somehow) – Comedy identity crises and stage survival – What i…

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Starting Out With ‘Footlights', Charles Dickens, Boosh & How she broke up ‘Five’ — Lucy Montgomery I Talk Box Ep. 2 1:15:03

7M ago1:15:03

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In this episode of Talk Box, Rich is joined by the brilliant, multi-hyphenate Lucy Montgomery — actor, writer, producer, and longtime comedy ally. They talk about: – Lucy’s work on the hit series Dodger with her husband Rhys Thomas – The strange rhythms of a comedy career – The slow and possibly irreversible decline of Rich’s short-term memory It’s…

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Dan’s a Digital Nomad, Bob Dylan, Brown Noise, German Comedy & Johnny Two Hats - Dan Clark I Talk Box Ep. 1 1:07:20

7M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

In the first ever episode of Rich Fulcher’s Talk Box, I sit down with the one and only Dan Clark — comedian, filmmaker, reluctant adult, and yes… Johnny Two Hats (for those who know, you know). Topics include going off the grid, Bob Dylan, SNL, Dan’s film ‘A Kind of Kidnapping’, Fill-in-the-Blank, German comedy, Boosh reunion(?) and the omnipresent…

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Rich Fulcher Has a Podcast (and Maybe a Tiny Problem) 0:39

8M ago0:39

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Hello there. I’m Rich Fulcher, and this is your official warning: I have a podcast now. Yes, really. It’s full of strange thoughts, stranger guests, and even stranger bodily sensations. Expect a mix of unexpected interviews, questionably helpful insights, and possibly a few improvised soundscapes of my inner psyche. This is just a quick announcemen…

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