Best Michelle De Swarte Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 254: Michelle de Swarte 1:02:11

12m ago1:02:11

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Model-turned-stand-up comic Michelle de Swarte is this week’s guest diner. And Ed and James are amazed to find out she doesn’t know a childhood song. Trigger warning: this episode has chat about dieting. Michelle de Swarte’s new sitcom ‘Spent’ is on BBC Two, Mondays at 10pm. Watch is on BBC iPlayer. Follow Michelle on Instagram @michelledeswarte Re…

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Sterile, But Not in a Good Way. And Michelle de Swarte (SPENT) 51:21

1h ago51:21

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For the first time in forty-five years, Sara watched football. Despite how momentous this was, she was forbidden from using the experience for her Quick Watch. Instead, she did what all good women do when their husbands TRY TO CONTROL THEM: a pivot to Rashida Jones. Also we talk to the laser-sharp and truly hilarious Michelle de Swarte, whose new s…

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S7 EP27: Michelle De Swarte 36:07

6d ago36:07

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Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actress, comedian and presenter - Michelle De Swarte. Enjoy! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases d…

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#282 with Michelle de Swarte - Have A Word w/Adam, Dan & Carl 2:15:08

20d ago2:15:08

2:15:08

Tickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews: Have A Word Live | https://haveawordlive.com Dan Nightingale & Fiends Tour | http://dannightingale.com Adam's Tour | https://adamrowe.co.uk Comedian's Club Chester: https://www.comediansclubchester.com As Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, w…

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Nina Conti 45:13

1h ago45:13

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Join Rob this week as he welcomes the multi-talented Nina Conti onto the podcast. Best known for her incredible and hilarious ventriloquism skills, Nina shares how she found her way into this world. The pair enjoy an impromptu ventriloquism master class, Nina talks about where she found her inspiration and what goes through her mind when she's on s…

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S7 EP28: Fay Ripley 40:50

1h ago40:50

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Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actress, presenter and author - Fay Ripley. Enjoy! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the…

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#285 with Vittorio Angelone & Mike Rice - Have A Word w/Adam, Dan & Carl 2:46:46

2h ago2:46:46

2:46:46

Tickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews: Have A Word Live | https://haveawordlive.com Dan Nightingale & Fiends Tour | http://dannightingale.com Adam's Tour | https://adamrowe.co.uk Comedian's Club Chester: https://www.comediansclubchester.com As Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, w…

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Gondoliers Can Smell Blood. And Amy Gledhill (TOADS) 54:48

3d ago54:48

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Happy one-year anniversary to They Like to Watch! To celebrate, we completely forgot until our sweetest listener emailed to remind us. We visit the Sperm Kings, as a couple, but then go our separate ways for Nordic Noir and Rylan Clark. Try to guess who chose what. We also talk to the truly hilarious Amy Gledhill about her excellent Blap - BLAP! - …

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Jamie Laing 1:05:59

7d ago1:05:59

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This week on the podcast, we travel from the glam streets of Chelsea to sweet success in the confectionery industry, via being Hunted on Channel 4. Jamie Laing's rise to fame is pretty eclectic. He tells us all about how he came to become part of the reality show "Made In Chelsea," reminisces about our first encounter on "Would I Lie to You" and ho…

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Ep 253: Sophie Willan 1:04:11

6d ago1:04:11

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The Dream Restaurant is taking bookings for its 12th series, and our first diner is ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ star Sophie Willan. Woo! Watch series one of ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ on BBC iPlayer. Series two is coming soon. Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophiewillan Tickets for ‘Off Menu: Live in London’ go on sale this Friday 12th July at 10am.…

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Series 12 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster 1:09

6d ago1:09

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Booking for the Dream Restaurant’s 12th season start on Wed 10th July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#284 with Lucas Zelnick - Have A Word w/Adam, Dan & Carl 2:27:54

6d ago2:27:54

2:27:54

Tickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews: Have A Word Live | https://haveawordlive.com Dan Nightingale & Fiends Tour | http://dannightingale.com Adam's Tour | https://adamrowe.co.uk Comedian's Club Chester: https://www.comediansclubchester.com As Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, w…

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John Lloyd 1:04:28

14d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Join Rob for an exclusive interview with a true legend of British comedy. Our guest has shaped some of the most iconic shows that have kept us laughing for decades. He’s the creative genius behind the timeless "Blackadder," the innovative "QI," and the satirical "Spitting Image." It’s the one and only John Lloyd. They chat about John directing “the…

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S7 EP26: Jonathan Van Ness 33:44

11d ago33:44

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Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant Jonathan Van Ness. Enjoy! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday hi…

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A Man of Appetites: THE BEAR S3 48:14

11d ago48:14

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Season three of The Bear has dropped, and Geoff has recused himself on grounds of vegetarianism. So, it's a V.S.E. (very special episode) with a V.S.G. (very special guest). Who could it be? Press play to find out. How was your meal?: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Service not included: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Your server is: Ann…

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#283 with Justin Moorhouse - Have A Word w/Adam, Dan & Carl 2:14:58

15d ago2:14:58

2:14:58

Tickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews: Have A Word Live | https://haveawordlive.com Dan Nightingale & Fiends Tour | http://dannightingale.com Adam's Tour | https://adamrowe.co.uk Comedian's Club Chester: https://www.comediansclubchester.com As Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, w…

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Emily Bader 47:15

21d ago47:15

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Join Rob as he welcomes his friend and fellow actor, the rising star Emily Bader, to the pod. Together, they share behind-the-scenes stories from their latest Tudor fantasy series, "My Lady Jane." Emily bravely treats Rob to an accent masterclass and reveals the on-set antics that left the crew terrified. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

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Scent of a Bro. And Daf James (LOST BOYS & FAIRIES) 56:03

18d ago56:03

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Excuse the lack of episode notes, we're on our way out to a thing. Maybe we'll tell you about it. You're going to love Daf, though. INBOX: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com MONEYBOX: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH BRAINBOX: Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S7 EP25: Steve Stamp 44:14

20d ago44:14

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Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is Steve Stamp, the brilliant BATFA award winning actor, writer and director - best known for the comedy series 'People Just Do Nothing'. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you nee…

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Chris McCausland 1:00:05

28d ago1:00:05

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Join Rob this week as he chats to comedian, writer and actor Chris McCausland. The pair discuss Chris’s varied background, from software engineering to an almost MI5 agent. Rob finds out how Chris broke into the comedy scene and Chris shares stories from his latest and long running tour, Yonks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

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My Booty's Out, I'm Pushing My Goods. And Sian Eleri (PARANORMAL: THE VILLAGE THAT SAW ALIENS) 54:25

25d ago54:25

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Dear Cuties, The sun is shining and Sara's personality is more bearable as a result! We fêted Geoff on Father's Day and found a classy docu-series that forced us to confront our own internalized hippyphobia. Plus: We talk to Sian Eleri about her new BBC Three series 'Paranormal: The Village That Saw Aliens'. She helps Sara figure out whether she he…

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S7 EP24: Self Esteem 37:07

28d ago37:07

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Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant musician, songwriter and actress - Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel …

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#281 with Diona Doherty - Have A Word w/Adam, Dan & Carl 2:31:23

27d ago2:31:23

2:31:23

Tickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews: Have A Word Live | https://haveawordlive.com Dan Nightingale & Fiends Tour | http://dannightingale.com Adam's Tour | https://adamrowe.co.uk Comedian's Club Chester: https://www.comediansclubchester.com As Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, w…

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Ruth Jones 1:03:11

1M ago1:03:11

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This week, Rob welcomes a friend on the pod that he’s been performing with since school. Together they are part of the most anticipated Christmas special, Gavin & Stacey. It is of course Ruth Jones. The pair talk about their early acting days together and Ruth shares an awkward encounter with Gwyneth Paltrow. Rob delves into Ruth's current West End…

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I Wish We Quaked a Little Bit. And Mark O'Sullivan (MY SEXUAL ABUSE: THE SITCOM) 55:53

1M ago55:53

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Hey hey junebugs! Yes, we've been watching TV, but also there's been an incident involving a hat. You can't wait to press play now, can you? Also, our guest is Mark O'Sullivan (Lee & Dean, Tell Me Everything), talking about Channel 4's My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom. He's brilliant. If ever there was a week for you to put your hands in your pockets an…

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S7 EP23: Rafe Spall 46:43

1M ago46:43

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Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actor - Rafe Spall. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jin…

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#280 with John Lynn (Brennan Reece GUEST HOST) - Have A Word w/Adam, Dan & Carl 2:42:42

1M ago2:42:42

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Tickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews: Have A Word Live | https://haveawordlive.com Dan Nightingale & Fiends Tour | http://dannightingale.com Adam's Tour | https://adamrowe.co.uk Comedian's Club Chester: https://www.comediansclubchester.com As Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, w…

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Claes Bang 55:01

1M ago55:01

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This week Rob is joined by Danish actor, and undercover musician, Claes Bang to talk about his upcoming historical epic, William Tell. Claes shares how his career has exploded on the global stage after his award-winning performance in The Square, starring alongside Elisabeth Moss and Dominic West. The pair discuss their comedy connections, from to …

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Ep 252: Jason Mantzoukas 1:19:38

1M ago1:19:38

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‘How Did This Get Made?’ podcaster and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Jason Mantzoukas finishes up series 11. And half of his meal is lurking in the shadows… Listen to Jason’s podcast ‘How Did This Get Made?’ wherever you listen to podcasts. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Follow Off Menu…

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I Surfed USA. And Quinn Shephard & Samir Mehta (UNDER THE BRIDGE) 55:53

1M ago55:53

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We're back from our bucolic getaway just outside the M25 between Guildford and Dorking. Did you miss us? This week: Wild women do, but - contrary to the received wisdom - they sometimes regret it. Also, some classy guests slum it with us - Quinn Shephard and Samir Mehta, creator and executive producer (respectively) of Hulu's acclaimed 'Under The B…

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S7 EP22: Tom Kerridge 36:41

1M ago36:41

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Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant chef - Tom Kerridge. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-ji…

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#279 with Hatty Preston - Have A Word w/Adam, Dan & Carl 2:32:50

1M ago2:32:50

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Tickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews: Have A Word Live | https://haveawordlive.com Dan Nightingale & Fiends Tour | http://dannightingale.com Adam's Tour | https://adamrowe.co.uk Comedian's Club Chester: https://www.comediansclubchester.com As Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, w…

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Adam Garcia 44:51

2M ago44:51

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From flying cars in rural England to the dancefloors of Brooklyn, this week's guest has done it all. Join Rob as he welcomes star of the stage and screen, Adam Garcia, onto the pod. Adam shares what it was like working with the Bee Gees and being part of the stage production of Saturday Night Fever. The pair discuss their experiences working with m…

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Ep 251: Helen Skelton 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

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TV presenter, author and Strictly contestant Helen Skelton takes on her next challenge: ordering her Off Menu menu in the Dream Restaurant. Helen Skelton’s book ‘In My Stride’ is out now published by Headline. Buy it here. Follow Helen on Twitter and Instagram @helenskelton Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (ph…

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Anyone Remember 'Succession'? 52:05

2M ago52:05

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Hello! We're back in full-on Firecrotch & Normcore mode to look back on the 'Succession' finale, broadcast a year ago today. It's *definitely* because we want to mark a significant cultural anniversary, and not because it's half-term and we thought we'd phone it in with a clip show so we can spend some time with our kid. See Sara falter: https://ww…

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S7 EP21: Sharleen Spiteri 44:24

2M ago44:24

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Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant singer-songwriter - Sharleen Spiteri. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on thei…

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#278 with TommyInnit - Have A Word w/Adam, Dan & Carl 2:33:43

2M ago2:33:43

2:33:43

Tickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews: Have A Word Live | https://haveawordlive.com Dan Nightingale & Fiends Tour | http://dannightingale.com Adam's Tour | https://adamrowe.co.uk Comedian's Club Chester: https://www.comediansclubchester.com As Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, w…

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Michelle de Swarte 49:16

2M ago49:16

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From the glamorous world of the New York modeling scene to London's comedy circuits, this week’s guest, Michelle de Swarte, has done it all. Rob finds out how Michelle was discovered, about her move to America and what drew her into comedy. The pair also discuss working with Katherine Ryan and Michelle reveals the inspiration behind her new comedy …

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Ep 250: Patti Harrison 1:09:42

2M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

US stand-up and ‘I Think You Should Leave’ star Patti Harrison is this week’s dream dinner guest. She arrived so early her table wasn’t ready yet. Trigger warning: this episode contains talk of eating disorders. Patti Harrison is bringing her show ‘My Huge Tits Huge Because They Are Infected NOT FAKE’ to London’s Soho Theatre at the end of May and …

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An Extraordinary Amount of Duct Tape. And Declan Lawn (BLUE LIGHTS) 56:25

2M ago56:25

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It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, a beautiful day for a neighbour, would you be mine. WOULD YOU BE MINE? This week, we buy flammable kids' clothes, we ask "Is there ever really COM alongside ROM?" plus we speak to a man who, in his 40s, made his dreams come true, Blue Lights co-creator Declan Lawn. Let him serve as a beacon of hope to none…

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S7 EP20: Eddie Marsan 32:32

2M ago32:32

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Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant actor - Eddie Marsan. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-j…

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#277 with Ian Stone - Have A Word w/Adam, Dan & Carl 2:17:52

2M ago2:17:52

2:17:52

Tickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews: Have A Word Live | https://haveawordlive.com Dan Nightingale & Fiends Tour | http://dannightingale.com Adam's Tour | https://adamrowe.co.uk Comedian's Club Chester: https://www.comediansclubchester.com As Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, w…

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Tom Walker 49:45

2M ago49:45

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From political outrage to scathing between broadcast rants. He's everyone's favourite fictional political correspondent, it is of course Tom Walker aka Jonathan Pie. Rob finds out the story behind Jonathan Pie and the long road to viral success. The pair discuss comedy inspirations and Tom shares what he'd like to do next. See Privacy Policy at htt…

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Ep 249: Rhys Nicholson 1:24:46

2M ago1:24:46

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‘Drag Race Down Under’ judge and ‘Taskmaster Australia’ star Rhys Nicholson is our guest diner this week. And they’ve brought along their pal Jeff Tartare. Rhys brings their new show ‘Huge Big Party Congratulations’ to the Edinburgh Fringe this August and then is touring the UK. For dates and tickets go to rhysnicholson.com.au Rhys’s book ‘Dish’ is…

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