Best Steve Coogan Podcasts (2024)

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Steve Coogan Re- Run 48:07

41m ago48:07

48:07

This week while Rob is back on the set of the Gavin & Stacey, we're revisiting one of our favourite past episodes. Join Rob as he talks to the one and only Steve Coogan to chat about his show "Alan Partridge Live: Stratagem" on Amazon Prime and his podcast "From the Oasthouse" on Audible. Steve even treats us to a little bit of Alan! The pair also …

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David Morrissey 45:53

1d ago45:53

45:53

This week, Rob is joined by the incredibly talented (and never typecast!) David Morrissey. The pair talk about what it was like playing one of the most iconic villains, The Governor, in the long running TV series ‘The Walking Dead.’ From reading the graphic novels to working with the incredible team, David shares how he got into character and broug…

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Richard Ayoade 1:04:21

8d ago1:04:21

1:04:21

In this episode, Rob welcomes the brilliantly quirky Richard Ayoade onto the pod and together they discuss his fascinating journey in the world of film and TV. Richard shares insights into his work with acclaimed director Wes Anderson and reveals where his love for cinema first began. The pair touch on Richard's iconic role in ‘The IT Crowd’ and hi…

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Marcus Brigstocke 54:47

16d ago54:47

54:47

This week, Rob welcomes a guest with one of the most eclectic careers you'll ever hear about. From podium dancing and working on oil rigs to becoming a stand-up comedian and hosting a jazz radio show, Marcus Brigstocke has truly done it all! In this episode, Rob uncovers the fascinating stories behind Marcus's diverse career path. Marcus candidly s…

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Doon Mackichan 1:00:58

23d ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Join Rob this week as he explores the career of a performer who has continuously pushed the boundaries of comedy and captivated audiences with her sharp wit and unique talent. It is of course, Doon Mackichan. In this episode, Doon shares what it was like being discovered by Armando Iannucci and the early days of improv and comedy. Rob finds how the…

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Jools Holland 1:00:30

30d ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Join Rob this week, as he welcomes music icon Jools Holland onto the pod! Jools shares stories growing up with music in the family and forming his first band in school. The pair delve into Jools’ career from touring America, going solo and his documentary with The Police. Rob finds out where Jools’ TV career first took off, from presenting 'The Tub…

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Matt Willis 48:34

1M ago48:34

48:34

From the pop punk anthems of Busted to the supergroup McBusted, this week's guest has rocked stages and won hearts across the nation, once winning the prestigious ‘King of the Jungle’ crown back in 2006. It is of course, Matt Willis. In this episode, Rob finds out about the early days of Busted and Matt speaks openly about his personal battles with…

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Iwan Rheon 56:22

1M ago56:22

56:22

From the Welsh valleys to Winterfell, this week's guest has conquered them all. Best known for his chilling portrayal of the notorious Ramsay Bolton in 'Game of Thrones', it is of course Iwan Rheon. Rob delves into Iwan's experience playing one of television's most infamous villains and the lasting impact of the role on his career. Iwan also shares…

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Jessica Knappett 59:56

2M ago59:56

59:56

This week Rob welcomes comedian, actress and Yorkshire lass Jessica Knappett onto the podcast. The pair dive into a wide range of topics from health, wellness and psilocybin- those are magic mushrooms in case you didn’t know! To the roles and comedy moments Jessica has become most well-known for, from The Inbetweeners to Taskmaster. Jessica also sh…

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Nina Conti 45:13

2M ago45:13

45:13

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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Jamie Laing 1:05:59

2M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

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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John Lloyd 1:04:28

2M 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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Emily Bader 47:15

3M ago47:15

47:15

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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Chris McCausland 1:00:05

3M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

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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#057 - John Koenig on Sorrow, Identity, Contradiction, & The Human Experience 56:38

3M ago56:38

56:38

John Koenig is the author of The New York Times' Best Seller Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, a dictionary of made-up words for emotions that we all feel but don't have the words to express. We talk about his book, identity and individuality, contradiction, writing, the human experience, fatherhood, and more. — (00:44) Why use "sorrows"? (02:51) Did …

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Ruth Jones 1:03:11

3M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

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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Claes Bang 55:01

4M ago55:01

55:01

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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Adam Garcia 44:51

4M ago44:51

44:51

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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Michelle de Swarte 49:16

4M ago49:16

49:16

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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Tom Walker 49:45

4M ago49:45

49:45

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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Aisling Bea 54:56

4M ago54:56

54:56

This week on the pod Rob welcomes one of Ireland's best-known comedians and actresses, Aisling Bea. The pair talk about Aisling's early life and what it was like working with Domhnall Gleeson and Andrea Riseborough on Channel 4’s Alice & Jack. As well as the upcoming series 2 of Avoidance with Romesh Ranganathan. Aisling also openly shares how she …

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Tom Davis 1:07:01

5M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Kicking off the new series on the pod, Rob welcomes a big guest who’s everyone’s favourite King of suburbia. From murder mysteries to gold heists, he’s done it all. It is of course the hugely talented, Tom Davis! Rob and Tom chat about his latest tour and what it was like working with Lee Mack and Timothée Chalamet. The pair also discuss the highs …

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The Hollywood Best Of 43:02

5M ago43:02

43:02

This week, Rob looks back at some of the biggest Hollywood guests he's had on the pod. Revisiting Michael Cera, who shares how he found acting; David Harbour on how he landed his role in Stranger Things and Will Ferrell who shares how he once pranked Rob on set... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http…

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The Best Of - Episode 4 57:45

6M ago57:45

57:45

For the fourth and final instalment of the Best Of compilations, Rob looks back at more of the best bits from the series. From Ben Miller on how he broke into the comedy scene, to Anton Du Beke on ballroom dancing and Joanna Lumley on the swinging sixties and seventies in London. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…

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#056 - Dylan O’Sullivan on Lying to Yourself, Timelessness, Discipline, & Writing 1:06:01

6M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Dylan O’Sullivan is a curator, editor, and writer at O'Shaughnessy Ventures and Essayful. Dylan and I talk about writing, taste, discipline vs. inspiration, timelessness vs ephemerality, boredom and solitude vs. the internet, inciting a digital renaissance, not lying to yourself, and more. — (00:45) Curating & editing vs. writing (05:39) Fear of ne…

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The Best Of - Episode 3 57:05

6M ago57:05

57:05

From Take That to Mid Morning Matters, this week on the pod, Rob looks back at more of the best moments from the series. Revisiting Robbie Williams, who shares the secrets behind his performances. Katherine Ryan, who talks about balancing comedy with having children and Tim Key, on the stories behind Sidekick Simon. See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

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12. Philip Pullman 49:44

6M ago49:44

49:44

Kirsty Young talks to the author Philip Pullman about what he’s learned from his life so far. Pullman is the acclaimed novelist behind global bestsellers like His Dark Materials. He recounts the story of his own childhood, how he still contemplates the mystery of his father’s death, and why he owes his literary success to hard work. If you could ha…

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#055 - Steve Schlafman on Lostness, Downshifting, & Becoming 1:10:11

6M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Steve Schlafman is a venture capitalist turned transition coach. We talk about lostness, transformation, curiosity, mindfulness practices, his new Downshift program, being a husband and father, and more. — (00:59) Lostness, navigating liminal identity space, personal transformations (18:31) Head and heart, mind and body; intellectualizing emotions …

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11. Mel B 50:29

6M ago50:29

50:29

Kirsty Young talks to the pop star Melanie Brown about what she’s learned from her life so far. Mel B is the girl from Leeds who became a global superstar with the Spice Girls. Glamour, fortune, drugs, violence, redemption and healing, her life has an air of make believe - except, of course, she has actually lived it. If you could have a conversati…

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The Best Of - Episode 2 54:42

6M ago54:42

54:42

This week on the pod, Rob looks back at more of the best bits from this series. From Julia Davis on Human Remains, Michael Palin on performing Monty Python and Dara Ó Briain on making Samuel L. Jackson laugh, and annoying Mark Wahlberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…

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The Best Of - Episode 1 59:27

6M ago59:27

59:27

This week, Rob looks back at some of the best moments of the series. From Steve Coogan on Julia Davis and Alan Partridge, to Steve Pemberton on the final series of Inside No. 9 and Ashley Jensen sharing stories about some of the famous faces she worked with on Extras. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

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10. Alastair Campbell 56:51

6M ago56:51

56:51

Kirsty Young talks to the former spin doctor Alastair Campbell about what he’s learned from his life so far. From the bagpipes to New Labour, geopolitics to Burnley FC, Alastair Campbell is passionate about his interests and deeply tribal in his allegiances. But does he ever allow these passions to cloud his judgement? Having been a key figure in T…

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#054 - Matt Clifford on Talent Investing & AI Uncertainty 55:11

7M ago55:11

55:11

Matt Clifford is a co-founder of Entrepreneur First and leads their AI efforts, as well as chair of ARIA, the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency. We talk about EF, talent investing, ambition, why we don’t have more Thiel Fellowships, his new focus on AI, and AI safety concerns. — (00:59) Talent matters most(03:17) Scarcity of talent x cult…

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9. Sir Grayson Perry 52:34

7M ago52:34

52:34

Kirsty Young talks to the artist Sir Grayson Perry about what he’s learned from his life so far. Once cross-dressing punk rebel, now ennobled member of the British establishment, Grayson Perry’s extraordinary life has given him plenty of material to inspire his art. He reflects on how his traumatic childhood resulted in him retreating into a rich f…

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Paul Foot 58:10

7M ago58:10

58:10

For the last episode of this series, Rob welcomes fellow comedian Paul Foot onto the pod. Rob finds out about Paul’s surprising love of spiders and what made him decide to get into stand up. Paul also reveals the moment where his anxiety and depression disappeared and why this is the inspiration behind his latest tour, Dissolve. See Privacy Policy …

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8. Melinda French Gates 50:08

7M ago50:08

50:08

Kirsty Young talks to philanthropist Melinda French Gates about what she’s learned from her life so far. A computer scientist by training, she dated her boss and became one half of one of the world’s most famous power couples. But as she travelled a road paved with gold, French Gates describes the tough lessons she learned along the way, the danger…

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Tim Key 1:08:39

7M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Actor, poet and the best-known sidekick in radio. This week's guest is far from low- key, it is of course the comedy genius, Tim Key. Rob finds out how Tim found his own unique brand of comedy on stage and the pair share Saxondale stories. Tim reveals what it was like being cast as Sidekick Simon and being in a scene with the character Alan Partrid…

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7. Peter Capaldi 54:05

7M ago54:05

54:05

Kirsty Young talks to the actor Peter Capaldi about what he’s learned from his life so far. Celebrated for iconic TV roles as Doctor Who and as Malcolm Tucker in The Thick Of It, Capaldi’s 40-year career also includes an Oscar in 1995 for work behind the camera. He reflects on his journey from a Glasgow tenement block, how he owes his career to a l…

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Máiréad Tyers 45:15

7M ago45:15

45:15

This week on the pod, Rob is joined by rising star Máiréad Tyers. Rob finds out how Máiréad got into acting and what it was like being cast by Kenneth Branagh, in his Oscar winning film, Belfast. The pair also discuss Máiréad’s first leading role in the Disney+ superhero series, Extraordinary. As well as their upcoming parts in the new fantasy peri…

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#053 - Joscha Bach on Modeling Reality & Self-Organizing Software 1:19:10

7M ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Joscha Bach is a cognitive scientist and AI researcher. We talk about our relationship with & models of reality, creativity and curiosity, animism and self-organizing software, stages of development, and more. — (01:25) The dream world; how we interact with & perceive reality(03:49) Fear(05:16) Self, consciousness, & awareness(08:10) We're a coarse…

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Welcome back 2:02

8M ago2:02

2:02

Kirsty Young is back with a new set of intriguing guests.By BBC Radio 4

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Rachel Parris 45:23

8M ago45:23

45:23

Rob welcomes fellow comedian and actress Rachel Parris on the pod this week to talk about her latest book, Advice from Strangers. The pair explore some of the best bits of advice and what it means to them. Rob finds out about Rachel’s secret love of goths and what it’s like being married to, and working with, comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Rachel also…

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#052 - Gabe (@VividVoid_) on Identity, Art, Authenticity, & Courage 1:06:18

8M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Gabe (@VividVoid_ on Twitter) is a writer and coach, and former Marine. We talk about inferiority, art, nothingness, spirituality, courage, fear, alignment with The Void, representations of reality, exposure therapy, Quality, and more. — (00:52) You’re not inferior to anyone else (06:14) Art is the byproduct of a spiritual practice (09:28) Authenti…

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Alistair Petrie 57:54

8M ago57:54

57:54

From high schools to Hellboy heretics and rebel alliances this week's guest is abit of a Rogue One. It is of course, the talented Alistair Petrie. Rob finds out how it all started and where Alistair got his fighting spirit. The pair discuss the hugely popular Sex Education and what almost happened with the hit Netflix series, The Crown. See Privacy…

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#051 - Nathan Baugh on Storytelling, World Building, Fiction, & The Internet 1:06:58

8M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Nathan Baugh writes fiction and the World Builders newsletter. We talk about writing, non-fiction vs. fiction, storytelling and world building devices, Kurt Vonnegut and other authors, getting the most out of technology and the internet, and more. — (00:47) Why writing (02:46) Loops & closing the curiosity gap (04:05) The combination of short form …

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#050 - Billy Oppenheimer on Writing, Research, Boredom, & Putting in The Work 1:25:06

8M ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Billy Oppenheimer writes the Six at 6 newsletter, and has been a writing and research assistant for Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, and Rick Rubin. We talk about research, naive optimism, working for legendary writers and creatives, boredom, his newsletter, curation and creation, how “the work is the win”, and his first book. —(00:52) Naive optimism &…

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Sindhu Vee 52:16

8M ago52:16

52:16

Rob is joined this week by the incredibly talented comedian, actor and writer Sindhu Vee. The pair discussed East vs West parenting styles, breaking into the comedy scene and transitioning into acting. Sindhu shares stories from her first big role in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical and her new comedy series, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh. See Privacy…

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Alex Macqueen 1:12:08

8M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

This week on the pod, Rob welcomes Alex Macqueen- a fellow actor, writer and old friend. The pair dive into The Thick of It and discuss where their paths have crossed on stage and screen, including a very queasy performance Alex had with Rob and Kenneth Branagh. Alex shares what it was like working with the legendary Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench …

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#049 - John Coogan on AI, Ozempic for Risk Taking, Tech Media, & Curiosity 1:07:26

8M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

John Coogan is the co-founder of Soylent and Lucy, an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founders Fund, and a YouTuber and podcaster. We talk about AI, pioneering vs. wire-heading, identifying problems to solve, the need for more risk takers, satisfying curiosity, techno optimism, YouTube and podcasting, and his next venture. — (00:53) “Benevolent murder…

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Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini 57:21

9M ago57:21

57:21

Joining Rob on the pod this week is comedy duo Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini who together form the double act, EGG. Cracking into their comedy sketches Rob finds out where they get their inspiration from and what it was like guesting on Harry Hill's Clubnite. The trio also discuss acting projects from Anna’s role in Netflix drama Shadow a…

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