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True Crime CampfireLeft Where God Could Find Him: Amish Serial Killer Eli Stutzman Pt 1Comedian Simon Amstell said, “If you are somebody who is going to at some point be revealed as not like everyone else, then to be in an insular community is a problem.” Here Amstell was discussing how it felt growing up gay and going to a religious school. Insular religious communities shut themselves off from the world in order to keep their views unchanged by the outside. It’s extremely effective. The Amish are one such community. Most of their followers aren’t allowed to use electricity or have indoor plumbing. They view modern conveniences as threatening to their religious beliefs...
2025-11-2142 min
Films To Be Buried With with Brett GoldsteinMark Kermode • The Resurrection • Rewind Classic ('Take' podcast / 'Screenshot' podcast / 'Surround Sound' book) • #371LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC!
Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe (again) with movie critic, writer, journalist and presenter MARK KERMODE! The RESURRECTION!
Mark is always welcome on the podcast, and this Resurrection was a lovely return visit back in the days of 2022. So much life has happened in the interviening years, and also in listening back and giving it a little brush and polish, it became clear that some items may need a little explaining for newer listeners. So h...
2025-10-0851 min
Netflix Is A Daily JokeSimon Amstell: A Joke About Some IssuesSimon Amstell jokes about some issues in his Netflix special, "Set Free".
2025-08-1602 min
Miss Me?A Popworld Baby… with Simon AmstellMiquita Oliver and Simon Amstell discuss Popworld, friendship and sperm donations.This episode contains very strong language and adult themes.
Credits:
Producer: Flossie Barratt
Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith
Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett
Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford
Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna
Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds
2025-01-3030 min
100 Most Influential Gay Personalities of All TimeSimon AmstellSimon Amstell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-1604 minNetflix Is A Daily JokeSimon Amstell: A Joke About His DadSimon Amstell jokes about his dad in his Netflix special, "Set Free".
2024-06-1601 minNetflix Is A Daily JokeSimon Amstell: A Joke About Feeling SpecialSimon Amstell jokes about feeling special in his Netflix special, "Set Free". Follow us @NetflixIsAJoke on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.
2023-12-3102 minNetflix Is A Daily JokeSimon Amstell: A Joke About Ruining A MomentSimon Amstell jokes about ruining a moment in his Netflix speical, "Set Free". Follow us @NetflixIsAJoke on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.
2023-08-2301 min
Raj Persaud in conversation - the podcastsBest-selling author Johann Hari talks to Psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud You can also listen to this interview on a free app on iTunes and Google Play Store entitled 'Raj Persaud in conversation', which includes a lot of free information on the latest research findings in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and mental health, plus interviews with top experts from around the world. Download it free from these links. Don't forget to check out the bonus content button on the app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rajpersaud.android.rajpersaud https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dr-raj-persaud-in-conversation/id927466223? All over the world, our a...
2023-02-071h 04
The Stacey West Podcast195 - Bolton, Ipswich, Charlton and Buzzcocks!Ben and Gaz return this week, with discussion over the good 2 points over the New Year break, the upcoming tussle with Charlton, and some bits about injuries, departures, and a bit about Simon Amstell.We would also like to take this opportunity to say RIP Ringo and Marcus, you will both be sadly missed. As always, give us a like, get yourself subscribed and tell a mate or two about it... We've got something special coming very, very soon... "This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Gary Hutchinson of...
2023-01-061h 10
A Very Special EpisodeSliders - 'Luck of the Draw' with Crystal Dawn GallagherA Very Special Episode is a brand new podcast where I get to curl up on the sofa and talk telly with some of my favourite people.My very special guest this week is writer Crystal Dawn Gallgher who chose to talk to me about having a parasocial relationship with Simon Amstell, the peak of Greek and slipping into a parallel world with the Sliders gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-202h 11
Queer Lit“Queer Ecologies and Glitter” with Nicole SeymourListen up, glitterati, we have some eco-friendly scholarship coming your way: Prof Nicole Seymour (California State University, Fullerton) shares her thoughts on queer ecologies, trans ecologies, petrol masculinities, trashy environmentalism and, most importantly, glitter. In a sparkling synopsis of all things queer environmentalism, Nicole explains why the doom-and-gloom narrative of climate justice is so passé and encouragement and future-oriented thinking are on the rise. Nicole even shares her favourite ecowarrior drag queens. The future is… still pretty bleak! To make learning about positive change more fun, follow @nseymourPHD and @queerlitpodcast on Twitter. @queerlitpodcast is also on Instagram.
2022-09-2043 min
Just BeingsLily Cole on finding solutions to the climate crisis through communication and open-mindednessFashion icon and environmental advocate Lily Cole joins Evanna and Melanie on this week’s episode to chat about her book Who Cares Wins, in which she presents a plethora of potential solutions to the environmental crisis intended to inspire and create lasting global change. In this wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the importance of having an attitude of openness and dialog when addressing environmental issues, why animal agriculture is such a contentious topic within the climate movement, and how to choose a focus when there are so many worthy causes in the world. Check out Lily’s book...
2022-08-2348 min
Catching Up Podcast87 Station ElevenAdaptar um livro sobre uma pandemia respiratória que devasta o mundo inteiro e coloca a humanidade em modo pós-apocalipse não é necessariamente uma boa ideia num ambiente cheio de histórias parecidas. Agora, fazer isso em plena pandemia de COVID exige outro nível de coragem. Station Eleven faz isso, e se firma como uma das versões mais bem-sucedidas desse tipo de história. Mais importante que sobreviver, é saber por que viver.Além da série, o episódio está cheio de dicas excelentes. Confira:[0:02:33] Yellowjackets [Paramount+ Showtime][0:07:48] T...
2022-02-141h 39
The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseSimon Amstell, Freya North, John Bradley and Himesh PatelHe’s back and so is a new addition of the Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose! Here’s what to come in this week’s podcast. Comedian Simon Amstell joins me in the studio to give us dates of his new nationwide tour, Spirit Hole.Sunday Times best selling author Freya North gives us an insight into her new novel, Little Wing. Game of Thrones legend John Bradley is back on the big screen with a brand new sci-fi movie, Moonfall. And Himesh Patel comes in to tell us all about...
2022-01-311h 19
Camera Eats First by: Two Market GirlsThe Vegan Movie You Should Never WatchWe watched Simon Amstell's mockumentary Carnage so you don't have to. We'll tell you the good parts, so you don't have to sit through the triggering and graphic parts.
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2022-01-2546 min
HOPECAST034: Honking my own horn 📯Paul is back back back in the house and knocking one out solo, reflecting on the last episode and how he turned FOMO into JOMO. Channeling the great philosophers Simon Amstell and Adele, he takes on issues of success, failing, relationships and death. Of course.
And he has questions!
Is there really more road behind than ahead?
What would your Queer Manifesto say?
Should he stop talking to strangers in the changing room?
What would be on your taster menu at the Relationship Cafe?
Remember: “Don’t be embarrassed that all you’ve had is fun”...
2021-11-2120 min
London Calling der Podcast036 📞- Unterwegs nach Love Island
Kat und Zora werden sich nächste Woche (wenn die Folge rauskommt: jetzt gerade!!) wiedersehen und sind furchtbar aufgeregt. Was wollen sie alles in London machen, welche Filme zusammen gucken und - am wichtigsten - wo wollen sie überall Essen gehen??
Davor gibt es einen Recap aus Zoras Zeit in Berlin und einen Abstecher nach Love Island. Warum macht es so verdammt viel Spaß, schlechtes Reality TV Formate zu gucken? Love Island, Princess Charming, Temptation Island, AYTO, Zora und ihre Kolleginnen schauen sie alle und, geben wir es zu, LIEBEN es!
BUCHEMPFEHLUNGEN:
Margarete Stokowski „Die letzten Tage des P...
2021-09-231h 02
Homo Sapiens144: Simon Amstell | Part 2Simon Amstell is our guest this week, and it’s a hoot I tell you. The much loved comedian, writer & film director is pure mischief and he leads me very much astray with funny stories of magic mushrooms, panic about ageing, and reflections on his Pop World days. All laced with brilliant wisdom and insights that only Simon could make. Plus - how do you make a rainbow come out of your perineum…? Listen now to find out - Chris xFor dates and tickets for Simon Amstell’s Stand Up Tour ‘Spirit Hole’, see www.simonamstel...
2021-09-2324 min
Homo Sapiens144: Simon Amstell | Part 1Simon Amstell is our guest this week, and it’s a hoot I tell you. The much loved comedian, writer & film director is pure mischief and he leads me very much astray with funny stories of magic mushrooms, panic about ageing, and reflections on his Pop World days. All laced with brilliant wisdom and insights that only Simon could make. Plus - how do you make a rainbow come out of your perineum…? Listen now to find out - Chris xFor dates and tickets for Simon Amstell’s Stand Up Tour ‘Spirit Hole’, see www.simonamstel...
2021-09-2324 min
Saturday LiveMo GilliganMo Gilligan, host of his own Bafta winning Friday night TV show, judge on the Masked singer, a comedian with sell out tours behind him, but only 5 years ago he was working the shop floor in retail, he joins us to talk about his journey into primetime.Gavanndra Hodge's childhood was chaotic as both her parents had addiction problems, then tragedy struck and her little sister died. She reflects on loss and trauma. Simon Amstell is a writer, director and stand up comedian who first came to prominence on Popworld then later on Never Mind...
2021-09-041h 24
Wrong Turns with Jameela JamilSimon AmstellComedian, host, and writer Simon Amstell joins Jameela this week to discuss his being a shy child finding his voice in theater, the way his sexuality played into his struggles with shame and lack of self-confidence, his experiences with Ayahuasca and how it helped him get to the root of his depression, what a "spirit hole" is, and more. Go to simonamstell.com to check out Simon's upcoming tour dates.If you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jameela, email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com, and we may include it...
2021-09-031h 11
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James AcasterEp 112: Simon AmstellComedian, writer and film director Simon Amstell joins Ed and James in the dream restaurant this week. And James gets so excited he cooks one of the courses. (Plus – we probably need to be clear – in no way do we condone taking illegal substances.) Simon Amstell is on tour with ‘Spirit Hole’ from 8 Sep. Go to simonamstell.com for tickets.Follow Simon Amstell on Twitter @simonamstell and Instagram @thisissimonamstellRecorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).Fo...
2021-08-041h 09
Hot Girls 👩🎤What Amy Winehouse Taught Me About Timeless-nessI often wonder who will be the artists of today which we’ll look back on and toast to as being truly great. I think to have that status of being an icon, like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, or Aretha Franklin, your music needs to have an enduring sound, and that isn’t necessarily tied to popularity of the day. The strange thing for me about someone like Amy Winehouse was that I remember seeing her on T4 running around doing some hilarious mad press thing with SImon Amstell way before Back to Black. And then I wat...
2021-06-3015 min
Hot GirlsWhat Amy Winehouse Taught Me About Timeless-nessI often wonder who will be the artists of today which we’ll look back on and toast to as being truly great. I think to have that status of being an icon, like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, or Aretha Franklin, your music needs to have an enduring sound, and that isn’t necessarily tied to popularity of the day. The strange thing for me about someone like Amy Winehouse was that I remember seeing her on T4 running around doing some hilarious mad press thing with SImon Amstell way before Back to Black. And then I wat...
2021-06-3015 min
UCP: The GamesMaster RetrospectiveGamesMaster Team Championship Runner Up, Sam Thomson (Humberside Hawks)In this extra special episode, we speak with GamesMaster Team Championship runner up, Sam Thomson of Humberside Hawks who talks about his time on the show, the audition process, playing against Simon Amstell, winning on Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition, and a mind-blowing story about the final Striker challenge. You won't want to miss this one!Get next week's show a week early and ad free by supporting on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisBed music by TeknoAXE's Royalty Free...
2021-06-0835 min
The Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryAlan Carr, Simon Amstell, Daniel Levitin, Rose MatafeoThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, film, comedy and literature.The always hilarious Alan Carr chats the brand new series of his 'Epic Gameshow' on ITV.Comedian, writer and film director Simon Amstell shares news of his upcoming stand-up tour 'Spirit Hole'.Sunday Times Bestseller, Daniel Levitin challenges our understanding of ageing with his book 'The Changing Mind: A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well'.And award-winning comedian Rose Matafeo tells all about her hysterical new comedy 'Starstruck'.Plus Jake Tyler and Richard...
2021-04-2342 min
Paths Podcast006 - Andy Hogben: Actor to Head Chef and Founder of London Restaurant AlterA conversation about Andy's life, which took him from being an actor, graduate of Mountview Drama School, performing plays in Vienna and Lagos amongst other places to being the head chef and founder of his own London restaurant, Alter, which specialises in vegan food done in a new and exciting way.Episode index:0.00-9.50 Intro, Andy's childhood in Yeovil and beginnings in drama9.50-19.05 Drama School - Mountview19.05-26.00 Leaving Mountview, life as an actor in the real world26.00-29.53 First gig, Vienna's English Theatre and time in Austria
2021-01-261h 33
2021-01-1904 min
Anne Asks PodcastNicole HurNicole talks about some of her eclectic passions and hobbies including poetry, cooking, and fashion. She shares deep insights about what it means to be a student, writer, and appreciator of all things art and culture. Let her calm and wise words soothe you on this almost-hour journey!
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Guest Plugs: @nhighteaters on Instagram
Nhighteaters blog (read Nicole's recipes and poems)
Omeleto (short films on Youtube)
The Little Library Café / Paper and Salt blog
Charles Michel's website
McQueen documentary (IMDb) / Spring 1999 show spray p...
2020-12-2647 min
Juvenalia116: SMTV Live and LIVE & KickingMillennial Saturday morning TV shows! The true golden age of television! Cat Deeley! Ant and Dec! Zoe Ball! Jamie Theakston! Trevor and Simon! Alan and Sarah go through the many ways in which Going Live, LIVE & Kicking, and SMTV Live are in many ways the most important television shows of all time with some timely diversions into British panel shows and the career of Simon Amstell. Also Alan and Sarah talk about their histories working in and appearing on kids TV. We couldn't think of a Christmas episode we wanted to do so we did this instead. Hope you...
2020-12-2447 min
DeezPodcastsLe CoMehdi Club #1 - Simon Amstell - "Set Free"Le CoMehdi Club c'est ton nouveau rendez-vous humour, stand up et ce genre de trucs qui font rire et même réfléchir des fois !
Alexandra, David, Mehdi discutent d'un stand-up/seul en scène et de comédie en général.
Et cette fois-ci c'est la pop star so british Simon Amstell et son stand-up "Set Free" que nos trois zozos décryptent !
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2020-12-0844 min
Break Out Culture With Ed Vaizey by Country and Town HouseEpisode #13 - A Christmas Carol, Carnaby Street and Pioneering Women ArtistsNOTE: This Episode was recorded before Saturday’s lockdown announcement.
We talk to Nicholas Hytner about the The Bridge Theatre’s Christmas season and hear from art dealer and TV sleuth Philip Mould about Pioneers, his exhibition celebrating 500 years of British women in art. Plus we chat to Kojo Marfo about a new pop-up on Carnaby Street to celebrate black business and creativity
We’re going shopping at 56B Carnaby Street…
… to visit 21 Youth Street, My Runway Group’s pop-up store for emerging black businesses and talent
https://www.carnaby.co.uk/news-and...
2020-11-0234 min
Do You Even Vegan5. Film Club: Carnage!Spoiler alert! Darren and Adam chat about Simon Amstell's sci-fi vegan mockumentary – Carnage: Swallowing the Past (available on BBCiPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04sh6zg)
2020-06-0520 min
The Creative DiariesEd NightIn this episode, I talk to comedian Ed Night about how he got started in stand up and his career so far. (Instagram: _ednight)Check out just some of his accomplishments below.As seen on BBC Radio 1, BBC2 Scotland, E4, BBC Radio 4 Extra, BBC Radio 5 Live, audible.com, Comedy Central, ABC AustraliaWritten for The Mash Report, Roast Battle UK, 8 Out Of 10 CatsTour support for Simon Amstell, Fern Brady, Jamali Maddix, Dane Baptiste, Phil Wang, Paul Sinha, Abandoman"Delivered a show so bleakly...
2020-05-2134 min
Humeurs humoristiquesFanny Ruwet : l'humoriste drôle et tragiqueCette semaine, je recevais Fanny Ruwet, une humoriste que j'admire bien qu'elle ne soit qu'au début de sa carrière. On y a parlé de son parcours , de sa petite porte d'entrée dans l'humour alias Dan Gagnon , de son écriture, de ses podcasts ( https://www.jaimebienquandtuparles.com/ ) et d'humour en général ! Elle a confié être la stalkeuse numéro 1 de Marina Rollman, être ultra fan de Virginie Fortin , de Daniel Sloss et de pleins d'autres ... Références : Le kings of Comedy club : lieu mythique du stand-up à Ixelles où a débuté Fanny et joué son spectacle complet pour...
2020-04-201h 31
Films To Be Buried With with Brett GoldsteinDan Swimer • Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein #75LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with behind the scenes comedy writer, heavy hitter and multiple hat wearer DAN SWIMER!A super damn fine one this week folks, as Brett sits down with Dan to get down deep into the heart of this whole comedy and cinema malarkey. Between them, they cover a good amount of ground and it’s a lovely one to get to know Dan and his many ins and outs. From his co-writing with Simo...
2019-12-191h 43
Why Don’t You Like This?Episode 13. Gavin and StacyIn this episode, we examine the late 2000s BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacy and consider what it means to be ordinary as well as drawing a line between "populist media" and "smart people media". Topics of discussion include representation of the Welsh in media, living with your partner's parents, Simon Amstell's 2010 sitcom Grandma's House and being caught between two cultures.
We also debut a brand new feature called Seb and Molly Recommend in which we share the music and media we've been enjoying and think you should check out. This week's picks are:
Gleam by Sadurn
2019-10-2738 min
东早西晚 | East Morning West Night019 - 怪奇物语 第三季 Stranger Things Season 3我们终于又回来了！虽然本期其实是在八月底录制的（羞愧地低下了头）。
《怪奇物语》的热潮其实已经退的差不多了，那就当我们带着大家再次怀旧，讨论一下《怪奇物语》第三季。如果你们还记得第三季讲的是什么的话……
为一期的本周推荐
- 西蒙·阿姆斯特尔：放飞 Simon Amstell: Set Free (2019)
- 美国工厂 American Factory (2019)
年轮的本周推荐
- 好小子们 Good Boys (2019)
- Taylor Swift (2019)
2019-10-1332 min
Always Be WatchingSimon Amstell: Set Free | The Amazing Johnathan Documentary | The Matrix | Derry GirlsIt's a loose podcast this week. Apologies in advance.
Up for discussion:
02:12 Simon Amstell: Set Free
09:13 The Amazing Johnathan Documentary
19:30 The Matrix - watching the film for the first time 20 years later
31:13 Derry Girls
We also have some broader conversational chats:
30:01 Does comedy get better upon repeat viewings - discussed are Alan Partridge and The Simpsons
39:48 The passing of voice actress Russi Taylor
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2019-09-1244 min
Podcast de comédia - What's in the bowl, bitch?Ep. #22 - Especiais do mês - Agosto '19 (Netflix)Mais um recap dos especiais lançados no mês, e nesse episódio vamos falar dos lançamentos da Netflix. Teve o Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, Whindersson Nunes com "Adulto", Simon Amstell com "Set Free" e o mito, o monstro, a lenda Dave Chapelle com Sticks & Stones. Apenas ressaltando, Dave Chapelle É GOAT!
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2019-09-0328 min
Headliners with Nihal ArthanayakeSimon AmstellNihal talks to Simon about his new Netflix stand-up special and the excruciating memory of his first ever comedy gig, aged 13.
2019-08-2120 min
What Editors WantQuadrille - Susannah OtterSusanna Otter is a Commissioning Editor at Quadrille, one of the leading non-fiction publishers in the UK who specialise in areas like food & drink, craft, lifestyle, design, and popular culture.To date on this podcast I've tended to concentrate on fiction, so I was delighted to get the chance to talk to Susannah about non-fiction in general and in particular about the art of making cookbooks. Susannah is the editor behind cookbooks like Carbs by Laura Goodman and the Quality Chop House's cookbook. She's also worked with authors like Mel B, Simon Amstell and The...
2019-08-2000 min
The Empire Film Podcast#377 - Simon AmstellFormer Never Mind The Buzzcocks host Simon Amstell, who used to host Never Mind The Buzzcocks, pops by the podbooth this week for an interview in which his stint on Never Mind The Buzzcocks isn't mentioned once. (Sorry about that, we're aiming for that SEO sweet spot). Instead, he tells Chris Hewitt about how he made his new film, Benjamin, and along the way they attempt the world's first director's commentary entirely from memory. It doesn't go well.
Then, back in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and Amon Warmann for a fun episode in which they talk...
2019-08-161h 44
Take 5Simon Amstell's songs that tell his storySimon Amstell is a funny guy. That's literally his job; as comedian, TV host, and recent feature film maker. He got his start as the scathing host of UK TV show Popworld, and made a name further afield when he hosted Never Mind the Buzzcocks in the late noughties. But he's been a stage performer his whole life, and in between whippity quick barbs on set, he’s invited audiences into longer and deeper conversations via his stand up. He's known for his sometimes existential, sometimes neurotic, and always highly analytical comedy. It's fair to say, Simon Amstell doesn't ta...
2019-04-1237 min
I Like Films with Jonathan RossSimon AmstellJonathan talks to the marvellously entertaining comedian Simon Amstell - still perhaps best known for hosting Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and creating Grandma’s House. Soon to be best known for his tremendous films. They chat about his latest movie Benjamin. And lots of other stuff.
2019-03-2635 min
Full Disclosure with James O'BrienSimon AmstellJames O'Brien meets Simon Amstell as he reveals the inspiration behind his film Benjamin, his struggles with social confidence and how his life experiences have spilt into his career.
Join James O’Brien as he sits down with Simon Amstell in an in-depth, candid interview for the third episode of Full Disclosure.
Full Disclosure is an in depth interview series chatting to the world's most fascinating people, hosted by James O'Brien.
Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with James on Twitter: @mrjamesob
2019-03-1845 min
Saturday ReviewMK Gallery, Benjamin, Northern Ballet's Victoria, Sadie Jones, Memes and Selfies on BBC4Simon Amstell directs his first cinema release - Benjamin. The title character is a thinly-disguised version of himself with nervous lack of self esteem who is directing a film about himself. It's all very meta but is it marvellous?
Milton Keynes has just reopened its art gallery. Much enlarged and architecturally improved, the first exhibition there is The Lie Of The Land, charting how the British landscape was transformed by changes in free time and leisure
The bicentenary of Queen Victoria's birth has seen lots of artistic projects to mark the moment. Norther Ballet has commissioned a work by...
2019-03-1649 min
The Radio X Evening Show with Gordon SmartEpisode 100 – Ricky Gervais, Kelly Jones, Simon Amstell, Alex Horne & Jade BirdIt's the century! The BIG 100!!! There was no way this was going to be an episode to just pass you by! This week, Gordon broke the record for guests on The Evening Show - kicking it all off with Ricky Gervais, who was in to talk about his new Netflix smash, After Life! Following him, was Kelly Jones for a celebratory full album playback, as Gordon helped Stereophonics mark 20 years since the release of Performance & Cocktails. After that, another pair of comedy greats added to the line up in the shape of Simon Amstell and Alex Horne, and to top...
2019-03-1500 min
Soundtracking with Edith BowmanEpisode 133: Simon Amstell & James Righton On The Music Of BenjaminTwo extremely talented gentlemen join us for our latest episode of Soundtracking, better known for their work in fields other than cinema.
But in Benjamin, writer / director Simon Amstell and composer James Righton of Klaxons fame have collaborated on a film that is tender, moving and also very funny.
Starring Colin Morgan and Phénix Brossard, Benjamin tells the story of a filmmaker who is forced to confront life's big questions as he embarks on a relationship with a charismatic young musician.
As ever, you'll hear plenty of James' score, as well as an i...
2019-03-1558 min
Beyond TodaySimon Amstell: how do you learn who you are?The comedian and director Simon Amstell is a familiar face who a lot of us grew up with. He visited the Beyond Today studio to tell us about his semi-autobiographical film ‘Benjamin’ in which the main character is constantly seeking external validation. We also discussed his fear of intimacy, an imaginary gorilla, and veganism.'Benjamin' is in cinemas March 15th.Producer: Duncan Barber.
Editor: John Shields.
Mixed by Nicolas Raufast.
2019-03-1518 min
The Lauren Laverne PodcastLupita Nyong'o and Simon AmstellRhianna Dhillon reviews new film ‘Captain Marvel’, Ricky Gervais’ latest Netflix endeavour ‘After Life’ and the return of ‘Derry Girls’. In The Maths of Life Dr Hannah Fry gets into big money maths, plus the complex stuff behind dolphins, bubbles and sonar. Simon Amstell joins Lauren to talk about his new film ‘Benjamin’ and actor Lupita Nyong'o chats about her new film ‘Us’ - written and directed by the brilliant Jordan Peele.
2019-03-1540 min
The Curzon Film PodcastGirl + Benjamin | feat. Simon AmstellPopworld provocateur-turned-filmmaker, Simon Amstell, joins us on the Curzon Film Podcast this week, to talk about his romantic comedy, Benjamin, but first we get right to the pointe of Lukas Dhont’s ballet drama, Girl.Still only in his twenties, Belgian writer-director Lukas Dhont has already made a name for himself with his impressive, tender and controversial debut film. Girl tells the story of Lara (Victor Polster), a determined 15-year-old, committed to becoming a professional ballerina after starting at a new school. Having been born a boy, she faces a world that questions her ge...
2019-03-1500 min
Kermode on Film#20: MK3D Live! with Simon Amstell and Chiwetel Ejiofor plus Danny Mays interviewMK3D Live! with Simon Amstell and Chiwetel Ejiofor plus Danny Mays interview.Want to come to a recording of a Mark Kermode Live in 3D show at the BFI Southbank in London?You can book tickets to next month’s MK3D here:https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=9FD162DC-3C10-43AB-ADCC-31364C1822AE&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=9F31E26A-0485-48B9-B9CB-4BA957BE7942If it says it...
2019-03-1255 min
Ask PenguinSimon Amstell with Katy BrandSimon Amstell - comedian, presenter, director and writer talks to Katy Brand about his new book ‘Help’, a memoir interspersed with sections of his stand-up gigs. Simon brings with him objects that have helped him to write and create (including post-it notes and a voice recorder) and explains why people told him to stop being funny, and how taking Ayahuasca in the Amazon rainforest helped cure his depression. #PenguinPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-2730 min
Steve Wright’s Big GuestsCatherine Gray, Simon Amstell and Dan + ShayCatherine's got a new book, Simon's written Help plus Dan + Shay chat country music.
2019-01-2419 min
VINTAGE BOOKSA little bit of HELP ᛫ Simon AmstellHelp by Simon Amstell http://po.st/HelpPaperbackFollow us on twitter: twitter.com/vintagebooksSign up to our bookish newsletter to hear all about our new releases, see exclusive extracts and win prizes: po.st/vintagenewsletterMusic is Orbiting A Distant Planet by Quantum Jazz http://po.st/OrbitingADistant Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-1722 min
You're Booked5. Lucy VineThis week, we're off to Cambridge, home of some of the greatest scientific minds - and pens - known to human existence. from Charles Darwin to Douglas Adams and this week's guest, romantic comedy writer and zombie lit lover Lucy Vine. Lucy comes from a family of writers, and she tells us about an early run in with Roald Dahl, her surprisingly scatological filing system and her belief that no-one is too grand for Dan Brown. We were also joined by a puppy posse - listen out for Ivy, Teddy and Sonny.BOOKS...
2018-12-0338 min
Talks of our Time#09 Dave Chawner | Stand-up comic | Can Comedy Change Perceptions of Mental Health?For our final episode of the season we're joined by the comedian Dave Chawner, who opens up on his battle with anorexia and discusses the unique position of comedy in tackling mental health issues. You can find all of Dave's selections on the links below: Steve Jobs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc Simon Amstell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf_1jw1AVsE Louie Schwartzberg - https://www.ted.com/talks/louie_schwartzberg_nature_beauty_gratitude Stewart Lee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrXVaytvJtQ Everybody's Free...
2018-10-2946 min
Hoovering with Jessica FostekewHoovering - Episode 35: Rachel RileyWelcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week my guest is only Countdown mega-brains and former superstar of Strictly… RACHEL RILEY. We’re talking living in an ex-brothel, overcoming mega-health issues. And guess which animal’s willy she’s seen?! RecipesRachel made lots of lovely fresh salads and smoked humous from Riverford as well as the creamiest guacamole, ever. And I made a pi...
2018-09-2855 min
You Up with Nikki GlaserToo Real (w/ Doug Benson, Simon Amstell, Melissa Villasenor, Liza Treyger, Tommy McNamara, Sean O'Brien)Nikki Glaser talks about the trials and tribulations that women go through to get ready for an event, hers specifically was The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon. Her mom and sister are in town and they reveal how exhausting it is to hang out with Nikki. Friends of the show Andrew Collin, Ian Fidance and Tommy McNamara are in. We also meet Nikki's friend from St. Louis, Sean O'Brien, who talks about the worst thing that Nikki ever did to him. Liza Treyger and Doug Benson talk to Nikki and Tom Thakkar about the first lie that parents ever tell...
2018-06-2241 min
THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTEP.55 - SIMON AMSTELLAdam talks with British comedian, writer and director Simon Amstell about Peruvian drug ceremonies, living in harmony with our fellow animals and narcissism.There’s also details of the new Adam Buxton app, available free NOW!Thanks to Seamus Murphy Mitchell for production support and Matt Lamont for additional editing.Music & jingles by Adam BuxtonAdam Buxton’s Old Bits DVD is out now from gofasterstripe.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-11-031h 07
The Pin Pin PodcastR-X 23 - Whose DNA Is Better? (With Simon Amstell), The Russell Brand Show (2017)They said it wouldn't happen! One of the ideas from the show has finally been followed up! This week, we found out about Russell & Matt's heritage and it got a little competitive. Simon Amstell was on too, chatting about his (and Russell's) new book!
If anyone wants to donate even a pound to help with the costs of hosting the podcasts it would be much appreciated! PayPal is Bellybouncelinglongling@gmail.com
2017-10-021h 56
Russell Brand on Radio X PodcastEP23: Whose DNA is better? (with Simon Amstell)They said it wouldn't happen! One of the ideas from the show has finally been followed up! This week, we found out about Russell & Matt's heritage and it got a little competetive. Simon Amstell was on too, chatting about his (and Russell's) new book!
2017-10-0200 min
Loose EndsVince Cable, John Thomson, Simon Amstell, Sudha Bhuchar, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, Josh Ritter, Emma Freud, Clive AndersonClive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Vince Cable, John Thomson, Simon Amstell and Sudha Bhuchar for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jolie Holland & Samantha Parton and Josh Ritter.Producer: Sukey Firth.
2017-09-3037 min
Dive Into The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Game-Changing!HELP by Simon AmstellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/303912to listen full audiobooks.
Title: HELP
Author: Simon Amstell
Narrator: Simon Amstell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 12 minutes
Release date: September 21, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 6
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Random House Audiobooks presents the audiobook of HELP. Read by Simon Amstell and packed full of live recordings taken from his stand up tours. COMEDY, TRAGEDY, THERAPY Simon Amstell did his first stand-up gig at the age of thirteen. His parents had just divorced and puberty was confusing. Trying to be funny solved everything. Read by Simon Amstell...
2017-09-213h 12Tune In To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.HELP by Simon AmstellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/303912to listen full audiobooks.
Title: HELP
Author: Simon Amstell
Narrator: Simon Amstell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 12 minutes
Release date: September 21, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 6
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
Random House Audiobooks presents the audiobook of HELP. Read by Simon Amstell and packed full of live recordings taken from his stand up tours. COMEDY, TRAGEDY, THERAPY Simon Amstell did his first stand-up gig at the age of thirteen. His parents had just divorced and puberty was confusing. Trying to be funny solved everything. Read by Simon...
2017-09-213h 12Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentHELP by Simon AmstellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/303912to listen full audiobooks.
Title: HELP
Author: Simon Amstell
Narrator: Simon Amstell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 12 minutes
Release date: September 21, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 6
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
Random House Audiobooks presents the audiobook of HELP. Read by Simon Amstell and packed full of live recordings taken from his stand up tours. COMEDY, TRAGEDY, THERAPY Simon Amstell did his first stand-up gig at the age of thirteen. His parents had just divorced and puberty was confusing. Trying to be funny solved everything. Read by Simon...
2017-09-213h 12Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsHELP by Simon AmstellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/303912to listen full audiobooks.
Title: HELP
Author: Simon Amstell
Narrator: Simon Amstell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 12 minutes
Release date: September 21, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 6
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Random House Audiobooks presents the audiobook of HELP. Read by Simon Amstell and packed full of live recordings taken from his stand up tours. COMEDY, TRAGEDY, THERAPY Simon Amstell did his first stand-up gig at the age of thirteen. His parents had just divorced and puberty was confusing. Trying to be funny solved everything. Read by Simon Amstell...
2017-09-213h 12
That Vegan Couple PodcastEpisode 010: Losing Our Minds in South America – Finding Our Hearts in IndiaThis episode was inspired by a conversation we listened to between Russel Brand and Simon Amstell about their use of conscience altering drugs to get a better insight into some of life’s bigger questions.
Their conversation made us think about several of our own experiences, including a “plant medicine” ceremony in South America, and the time we thought we joined a cult in India!
References
Our review of Carnage
The Power of Now
A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.
Available on iTunes
Available on Amazon
Sivananada Ashram
We volunteered at the Father Ray Foundation
Eat Pray Love
One Woman's Search for...
2017-08-2800 min
That Vegan Couple PodcastEpisode 010: Losing Our Minds in South America - Finding Our Hearts in IndiaThis episode was inspired by a conversation we listened to between Russel Brand and Simon Amstell about their use of conscience altering drugs to get a better insight into some of life’s bigger questions. Their conversation made us think about several of our own experiences, including a “plant medicine” ceremony in South America, and the time we thought we joined a cult in India!
2017-08-2754 minThe Pin Pin PodcastR-X 13 - Less Is More / More Or Less (With Katherine Lewis), The Russell Brand Show (2017)The regulars are all present and correct: Matt Morgan and Mr Gee, the occasional appearance of Noel Gallagher and guests such as Simon Amstell, Professor Brian Cox, Al Gore, David Baddiel and more.
If anyone wants to donate even a pound to help with the costs of hosting the podcasts it would be much appreciated! PayPal is Bellybouncelinglongling@gmail.com
2017-06-2644 min
Getting Better AcquaintedGBA 296 - SusieIn GBA 296 we get better acquainted with Susie. She talks about financial systems, international trade, the influence of empire, Adam Smith, comedy, walking tours of capitalism, dualism, class, Simon Amstell, awkwardness and so much more. It's a fun and awkward conversation about a whole range of really big topics containing a description of meeting me where I give the most On Brand first impression ever and one of my favourite goodbye to the audience moments.
Susie plugs:
Walking Tour of Capitalism - Heroes: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/susie-steed-money-walks-the-unofficial-story-of-capitalism
@SussStead: https://twitter.com/sussteed
I plug:
The Family Tree: http...
2017-05-171h 21Getting Better AcquaintedGBA 296 - SusieIn GBA 296 we get better acquainted with Susie. She talks about financial systems, international trade, the influence of empire, Adam Smith, comedy, walking tours of capitalism, dualism, class, Simon Amstell, awkwardness and so much more. It's a fun and awkward conversation about a whole range of really big topics containing a description of meeting me where I give the most On Brand first impression ever and one of my favourite goodbye to the audience moments.
Susie plugs:
Walking Tour of Capitalism - Heroes: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/susie-steed-money-walks-the-unofficial-story-of-capitalism
@SussStead: https://twitter.com/sussteed
I plug:
The Family Tree: http...
2017-05-171h 21
Under The Skin with Russell Brand#010 Plant Based Diet & Plant Based Consciousness with Simon AmstellComedian Simon Amstell and I discuss his film 'Carnage', how veganism began a journey of personal enlightenment and how taking Ayahuasca changed his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-05-111h 03
Genesis Podcast30.03.17 review Ghost in the Shell and Free FireOn Hoxton Movies this week; Niki, Matt and Morten review Scarlet Johansson in Ghost In The Shell, Ben Wheatley’s latest Free Fire, The Autopsy of Jane Doe and Simon Amstell’s brilliant BBC mockumentary Carnage.
Morten gives all the lowdown from our partner Genesis Cinema plus we bring you all the latest movies news including discussing the teaser trailer for the big screen remake of Stephen King’s IT
As Scarlett Johansson is everywhere our soundtrack of the week is from Lost In Translation and our Cult Vault selection is Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Don Jon.
2017-04-2500 min
BigmouthPodcast #49: Father John Misty, Jack Whitehall's 'Decline & Fall', Simon Amstell's vegan comedy and moreThis week on the smart people’s pop culture podcast… Father John Misty – genius, dick, or a bit of both? Will comedian Simon Amstell’s sci-fi vegan mockumentary ‘Carnage’ put Andrew off his sausage sandwich? And why can’t we stop watching toff porn like the BBC’s ‘Decline And Fall’? Common oiks Robin Turner and Justin Quirk weigh in. Click to listen!And don't forget you can hear all the tracks played on the podcast in full at our Editor's Recommends playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/11102554473/playlist/2Z1nBHE2qqEpX1SGRMcSkS See acast.com/pri...
2017-04-1551 min
Podcast sobre veganismo63. VeggieWorld en BarcelonaHoy nos ha faltado tiempo para comentar todas las cosas que nos hubiera gustado, y eso que es uno de los programas más largos que hemos hecho...
Pero así es cuando nos pasamos un domingo sin hacer podcast, cuando a tu hijo se lo quieren llevar a una granja a ver cómo la vaca "da" leche, y cuando vas a una feria vegana donde te puedes atiborrar de todo lo inimaginable, vegano por supuesto.
Joan nos cuenta su experiencia en la VeggieWorld de Barcelona que tiene lugar este fin de semana.
Enlaces rel...
2017-04-0253 min
The Plant Based News PodcastBBC OWN JAMIE OLIVER PBN PERSPECTIVE 2Uploaded on 31 Mar 2017
Simon Amstell creates vegan carnage by roasting Jamie Oliver, Kerry McCarpet owns durianrider, happiest man in the world is vegan & more.
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2017-03-3125 min
Podcast sobre veganismo62. Pecados y tentaciones veganas¡Muy buenos días! Bienvenidos a un episodio más de «Veganismo: el Podcast». Hoy planteamos la cuestión de las tentaciones que pueden surgir a veces. Que si un olor a barbacoa, alguien comiéndose una pizza a nuestro lado, etc.¿Es común sentirse tentado/a? ¿Cuándo suele ocurrir? ¿Qué haces si tienes de repente ganas de comer algo que has decidido no comer más?Como siempre, Joan y Joseph comentan esta cuestión desde varias perspectivas y poniendo todo sobre la mesa (vegana, por supuesto).Enlaces relacionados:Carnicería (nuevo documental ficticio vegano de S...
2017-03-1942 minSaturday ReviewGriff Rhys Jones in The Miser, Personal Shopper, George Saunders, Michelangelo and Sebastiano, CarnageGriff Rhys Jones plays the title rol in a freely adapted production of Moliere's The Miser
Personal Shopper stars Kristen Stewart as a young woman trying to communicate with her dead twin brother beyond the veil
President Abraham Lincoln never overcame his grief at the death of his son Willie and American novelist George Saunders has written Lincoln In The Bardo which explores how he tried to cope
An exhibition of works by Michelangelo & Sebastiano at London's National Gallery explores the two artists mutually supportive and inspiring relationship
Simon Amstell has created Carnage, a mockumentary from the future looking...
2017-03-1842 min
Bearer of weird News8 - (@mattharveystuff @martylolzshow, Kit Richards) Simon Amstell, Chelsea Peretti, Hannibal Buress, Rory Scoval, Andrew O'Neill, Zahra NoorbakhshMatt and Marty sit down with comedian and writer Kit Richards for a leisurely chat.
#SimonAmstell #ChelseaPeretti #HannibalBuress #RoryScoval #AndrewOneill #ZahraNoorbakhsh #StandUpComedy #JustForFunny #Melbourne
2016-02-292h 37
c't zocktc't zockt (Episode 76): Dr. Langeskov, Plan Be, The Writer will do something, Fantastic ContraptionEin amüsantes kostenloses Juwel der 15-minütige Walking Simulator "Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist" (Windows, OS X). Der Spieler hilft dabei, das gleichnamige Krimi-Adenture als Theaterstück zu inszenieren. Die Stimme des britischen Komikers Simon Amstell lenkt den Spieler von Aufgabe zu Aufgabe, durch hübsche Räume und leichte Rätsel, fröhlich in die Katastrophe.
Bei dem Schleichspiel "Plan Be" (Windows) leitet der Spieler einen Wissenschaftler durch ein gefährliches Labyrinth, indem er ihm nur (englische) Sprachbefehle über ein Mikrofon gibt und Wachen über eine Lautsprecheranlage ablenkt. Dabei sieht er den Grundr...
2016-02-1400 min
SpielbergPod - The Steven Spielberg PodcastBONUS EP - Alien (Alien #1)In this bonus episode myself and my friends Kieran and Paul discuss the Ridley Scott film 'Alien'. Along the way we talk playing it cool with David Walliams, playing it not-so-cool with Simon Amstell, the career of Ridley Scott, we quote Jurassic Park, we discuss the Anaconda franchise as well as 24, who dated who on the O.C., we make Star Trek references, get geeky about Harry Potter characters, we 'get Bond wrong', way up which is worse- dirty chicken or a dirty burger, and we talk about the Alien franchise and- in particular- Prometheus. A lot.
2015-12-242h 13
The Red Hoods PodcastThe Red Hoods: Episode 36 – On The Road Again – with Ross BrowneThis week the pod is on the road again, as Sean accompanies Ross on his Professional Idiot tour. Much chat on the road to Tralee, covering everything from fonts to Simon Amstell. You can find more of Ross’ dates for his tour at his website www.rossbrowne.com You can also catch Ross on season 4 of […]
2015-02-1200 min
I Think You're Overthinking ItSimon AmstellComedian Simon Amstell talks with Chris, Matt and Jonah about how he got his start in comedy, doing jokes about the queen and Chris’ secret dream to be a British comedy. He also talks about finding jokes in therapy and his upcoming US tour!
2015-01-1400 min
Takaisin Kirjoituspöydälle – Henry LehtoOsa 1: Tommi Tuominen palaa takaisin kirjoituspöydälleTämä on ensimmäinen osa podcastisarjasta “Takasin kirjoituspöydälle”, jossa jutellaan stand up -koomikoiden kanssa siitä, miten he kirjoittavat juttunsa. Haastateltavana ensimmäisessä jaksossa on Tommi Tuominen.
Mistä juttujen aiheet tulevat? Kuka on Rauno Repomiehen salattu alter ego? Mikä on komiikan pakollinen sivutuote? Mitkä ovat siemennesteyliherkkyyden oireet? Miten joku osaa kirjoittaa näin yllättävän yksilöityjä kysymyksiä, joihin jokaiseen löytyy vastaus tuosta podcast-jaksosta?
Haastissarja on jatkoa pari vuotta vanhemmalle videomuotoiselle haastatteludokkarille Lavalla: koomikot omin sanoin.
Jaksossa mainittua
Yle Puhe: Naurun Tasapaino – Tommi Tuominen & Ismo Leikola – Yle Areena
Mike Birbigl...
2014-10-0534 minTakaisin Kirjoituspöydälle – Henry LehtoOsa 1: Tommi Tuominen palaa takaisin kirjoituspöydälleTämä on ensimmäinen osa podcastisarjasta “Takasin kirjoituspöydälle”, jossa jutellaan stand up -koomikoiden kanssa siitä, miten he kirjoittavat juttunsa. Haastateltavana ensimmäisessä jaksossa on Tommi Tuominen.
Mistä juttujen aiheet tulevat? Kuka on Rauno Repomiehen salattu alter ego? Mikä on komiikan pakollinen sivutuote? Mitkä ovat siemennesteyliherkkyyden oireet? Miten joku osaa kirjoittaa näin yllättävän yksilöityjä kysymyksiä, joihin jokaiseen löytyy vastaus tuosta podcast-jaksosta?
Haastissarja on jatkoa pari vuotta vanhemmalle videomuotoiselle haastatteludokkarille Lavalla: koomikot omin sanoin.
Jaksossa mainittua
Yle Puhe: Naurun Tasapaino – Tommi Tuominen & Ismo Leikola – Yle Areena
Mike Birbigl...
2014-10-0534 min
Bullseye with Jesse ThornSimon Amstell and Brian K. VaughanWe revisit Jesse's interview with the delightful stand-up comic Simon Amstell. On TV, he prods at the powers that be and has even caused a few walk-offs. But despite the escapades, Amstell spends much of his time on stage and off looking inward, at himself. The self-doubt got so deep that he went on a shamanic quest to South America for answers. Then Brian K Vaughn talks about his comic book series SAGA. It's a space fantasy about parenting with a deep, engaging mythology. Plus, AV Club contributors Erik Adams and Claire Zulkey talk about some all-time TV favorites: the...
2013-04-301h 05
Front Row WeeklyFR: 211212:Toby Jones, Victoria Wood & Salman RushdieToby Jones talks about playing Hitchcock and Victoria Wood on her new TV drama,Loving Miss Hatto. Salman Rushdie discusses writing the screenplay for his own novel, Midnight's Children and director David O. Russell talks about his acclaimed movie, Silver Linings Playbook. Singer Katy Carr on the importance of her Polish heritage and Simon Amstell on the benefits of therapy. And the annual round up of Christmas singles
2012-12-211h 08
Front Row: Archive 2012The Impossible; Simon Amstell; Arts FundingWith Kirsty Lang. A new film The Impossible, starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts, focuses on the powerful tsunami which occurred in the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day 2004, and killed over 280,000 people. The film shows how events affected one family on a Christmas holiday in Thailand. Novelist Kamila Shamsie reviews. Ed Vaizey, the Minister for Culture, and Tom Morris, Artistic Director at Bristol's Old Vic Theatre, discuss the future of arts funding. Leading figures in the arts, including Sir Nicholas Hytner and Danny Boyle have expressed concerns about how government funding cuts could affect regional...
2012-12-2028 minBullseye with Jesse ThornSimon Amstell, Brian K Vaughn & Jordan Ranks AmericaAn interview with the delightful stand-up comic Simon Amstell. On TV, he prods at the powers-that-be and has even caused a few walk-offs. But despite the escapades, Amstell spends much of his time on stage and off looking inward, at himself. The self-doubt got so deep, he went on a shamanic quest to South America to find answers. Plus, Brian K Vaughn on his new comic book series SAGA. It's a new space fantasy with a deep mythology.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2012-12-041h 06
Pleasance Comedy Festival Podcast03. Shaun Keaveny with Sean Hughes, Lloyd Langford and Abandoman - Pleasance Comedy Festival Podcast 2012He's good - he's very good - Shaun Keaveny hosts the Pleasance Comedy Festival Podcast live from the Pleasance Dome in Edinburgh as part of his first ever stage appearances - The 40 Year Old Virgin.
On today's podcast you're going to fall in love with at least two men. Three if you count Shaun but that seems like cheating. Sean Hughes hasn't been at the Edinburgh Festival fringe for five years but has returned to immediate acclaim with his new show at the Pleasance, Life Becomes Noises. Although it covers some sober subjects it has already become the talk of...
2012-08-0724 min
Funny Looking:Funny Looking Podcast 04 August 2012 – Lots of Laughing AnimalsHello and welcome to number 4! From Pete, Gav and appearances by best friend of the show, Clare O’Mahoney.
It’s a packed one again – especially created to give you an insight into the things we find funny and what we hope you will love too!
Firstly we have an audio blog from my mercifully short time as the producer for Arthur Smith Udderbelly show on the South Bank.
Find out more about the brilliant Wilfredo Here:
http://www.facebook.com/clubwilfredo
Thom Tuck:
https...
2012-07-2153 min
The Dinner Party DownloadEpisode 158: Simon Amstell, Rodriguez, and Dyn-o-mite TipsThis week: British comedy wunderkind Simon Amstell sings America’s praises…Musician and archivist Michael Feinstein adds to the Great American Songbook… Folk-rock legend Rodriguez rises from the dead… Jimmie “DY-NO-MITE” Walker blows up etiquette… and Rico samples ceviche from “the new Tuscany” (it’s in Mexico). Plus: mammoth cheeses, shifting to manual transmission, and a globe-hopping soundtrack from The Antlers.
2012-07-1900 min
RISK!Simon Amstell & Tom ShillueStories of surviving single life from comedians Simon Amstell and Tom Shillue.
2012-07-1334 min