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Nice One CyrilFrank's Gone. Emergency Pod ! Emergency Pod!So Frank has finally been given the chop. What took them so long, fucksake?In this hastily assembled but remarkably polished pod, Kev, Julie, Lee and Simon look into Frank's legacy (yeah, we know), what went wrong and ask where we go from here.And we've got some selection pointers for the board for the next man.COYS THFC
2026-02-1122 minNice One CyrilWe Need To Talk About CutiFor 29 minutes, we actually looked a bit like a football team. Then Cuti Romero decided he’d seen enough. With Udogie hobbling off and the squad down to nine fit first-teamers (is that right, Cuti?) we’re officially in "looking over our shoulder" territory. Inevitably the Poch rumours are back. We discuss the likelihood and desirability.Also in this episode:Flappy: Letting in a trundler before turning into Gordon Banks. Plus ça change.Souza & Simons: So good, we wonder why we signed them.Dr. Tottenham: Newcastle are at th...
2026-02-1049 minNice One CyrilNice One Cyril: Extra Time 11The window has slammed shut and Cuti Romero hasn't held back. We dive into the Captain’s "disgraceful" Instagram broadside. And we ask: What does Johan Lange actually do? PlusThe Vinai Era: Is the new CEO staying "on message," or just managing the decline?Academy Paradox: Why are we signing 18-year-old James Wilson from Hearts just to play Academy football while Mikey Moore is tearing it up at Rangers?United Away: We look ahead to a massive clash at Old Trafford. It’s messy, it’s petty...
2026-02-0618 minNice One CyrilChalk, Cheese and the Giant RedwoodThe City game was a tale of two halves: pathetic to dynamic, chalk to cheese. Was the formation shift down to Thomas Frank’s genius or forced by injury? We break down the "moral courage" of Xavi Simons, praise 'man possessed' Palhinha and a veteran-style shift from Archie Gray, and look into the "Giant Redwood" that is Flappy in goal.Inside this episode:The Solanke Saviour: Even an atheist can thank God for that goal.The 75-Minute Walkout: Principled protest or utter nonsense?Twitter Jury: We shred the week’s mo...
2026-02-0348 minNice One CyrilNice One Cyril: Extra Time 10Fourth in the CL table, above “tiddlers” like Real, Barça, City and PSG. Second-best defence, Flappy apparently the best keeper on earth.We examine the performance and ask whether this was progress or just another glorious one-off. Are Spurs going to suprise us before the window closes? And if so, can they please not surprise us with bloody Raheem Sterling on a free?City to come. Another easy ride?With Kev Acott and Simon LipsonCOYS THFC
2026-01-3018 minNice One CyrilFrank: 'Defend a bit better, attack a bit better. Simples'Burnley: missed chance or gritty point? Either way, we didn’t end their miserable run, so… progress? We dig into the numbers (not boringly, promise) and explore whether our best attackers are also our biggest problem. Plus: Odobert shows promise, Tel gets messed about again and Gallagher’s written off before he’s unpacked. Transfer chat goes suspiciously quiet, ITKs come up empty and we ask whether it’s possible to hate Arsenal too much ahead of City.Strap in. It’s Nice One Cyril.
2026-01-2747 minNice One CyrilNice One Cyril: Extra Time 9We're thrilled to welcome Mike Leigh from the brilliant Spurs Show podcast to Nice One Cyril. He and Simon Lipson discuss:- The Dortmund miracle- Muani downing tools- Thomas Frank's gabbling- Transfers- BurnleyAnd lots more besides.#COYS #THFC
2026-01-2325 minNice One CyrilWelcome To The ShitshowHome defeat to that useless lot. Frank said we were “close to something very good.” Romero called it “a disaster.” One of them is right.We cover baffling tactics, Tel hooked and dumped from the Champions League squad again, Bissouma’s return, Ben Davies’ brutal injury, and the eerie silence from the hierarchy. regarding a failing manager. Where's Levy when you need him? Dortmund with half a squad, City, United, Newcastle, Arsenal coming up. It's not getting any easier;⚠️ Slightly shorter episode this week after we discovered, during the edit, that Lee Brown’s microphone had g...
2026-01-2039 minNice One CyrilNice One Cyril: Extra Time 8Kev and Simon chat about Gallagher, sift through the latest transfer noise, the club’s ever-expanding executive org chart, and ask why Ange’s name still won’t go away.Also, who gives a toss about Gary of Harlow's wet dream Spurs line-up? Kev, as it turns out.Plus, would defeat to West Ham mean bye-bye Thomas?Irreverence, speculation, nonsense, therapy. COYS
2026-01-1618 minNice One CyrilGreen Shoots Or Dead Roots?Another home defeat, another first half we’d all like to forget. But...a much better second half against a good Villa team, which raises an awkward question: if we’re happy to blame Thomas Frank when it’s bad, do we give him credit when it improves?Simon, Julie, Kevin and Barry talk green shoots, player meltdowns, transfer gossip, Spurs superstitions, and why supporting this club feels oddly essential despite everything. Plus some great Spursy anecdotes.It’s Spurs. It’s confusing. It’s Nice One Cyril.
2026-01-1346 minNice One CyrilNice One Cyril: Extra Time 7Simon and Kevin discuss:Another horrible capitulation to Bournemouth , Cupgate, players confronting the fans and the captain aiming a broadside at the hierarchy.Thomas continues to struggle - what's he trying to do? Do we stick or twist?Do we expect to be mediocre? Does that expectation sum up who we are as a club and as fans?Should we throw everything at Villa and be damned?Martin Chivers - a true great.
2026-01-0919 minNice One Cyril'I'm So Sick Of This Shit'We’re dissecting the Jekyll & Hyde draw with Sunderland—from a decent first half to a second-half retreat so deep we nearly ended up in the stand.Inside the episode:Tactical Hostages: Why does Thomas Frank treat a 1-0 lead like a ticking bomb? We discuss the inevitability of the equalizer and the "negative" shift that cost us.Mohammed Kudus is out. Who can carry the creative torch?Transfer Circus: We separate the genuine January targets from the ITK "idiot" specials. And we ask, Is Johan Lange the architect of our futu...
2026-01-0647 minNice One CyrilNice One Cyril: Extra Time 6Kevin and Simon discuss our sparkling performance against Brentford. Is Thomas Frank just trying not to lose? Will that save his job?Bilbao hero Brennan Johnson is on his way? Was he good enough? Did we play him out of position? What did his babysitter think of him?Who broke your heart when they left Spurs?A quick burst of therapy for Spurs sufferers everywhere.
2026-01-0218 minNice One CyrilTop Of The League! ** The away leagueSpurs win away while playing...not very well. We talk Palace, praise Danso and Archie, worry about Porro, and ask how a team can be top of the away table yet so dreadful at home. Frank gets pelters for diminishing out EL victory but Eriksen insists Thomas is The Man. There’s debate about one-footed footballers, modern players falling over too easily, shots from distance becoming extinct — and we announce the winners of Julie Welch’s book for the best Spurs story. As ever: mildly baffled, oddly optimistic, and de...
2025-12-3046 minNice One CyrilNice One Cyril: Extra Time 5In this episode of Nice One Cyril, Simon Lipson and Kevin Acott dive into the madness of the ITK economy (Fabrizio says…what?), ask what “Big Club” actually means and whether Spurs really count, and confess whether we’ve ever judged a new Spurs player after one touch. Plus quick predictions for Palace. Therapy, nostalgia and mild delusion, as ever.
2025-12-2617 minNice One CyrilIt's A Red, Red ChristmasTwo red cards, a rogue referee and just enough fight to leave us feeling… optimistic?We talk Thomas's tactics before and after the chaos, Kudus hitting the wall, Vand de Ven breaking things and Romero being Romero.There’s anxiety about Palace, questions over Brennan, rumours flying, obscure player google searches already underway. Plus — the eternal search for that special Spurs player, Xmas madness in 1990 and Kev's favourite Spurs season.
2025-12-2350 minNice One CyrilNice One Cyril: Extra Time 4No matches this week, no defeats — which already feels like progress.In this Extra Time edition, Simon Lipson and Kevin Acott wander off the touchline and into the Spurs psyche. The moments you knew were coming and the ones you didn’t. The players we defended far longer than logic allowed. And does a player have to “bleed Spurs” for it to matter? Did Kane? Bale? Loose, funny, mildly philosophical Spurs therapy — designed to warm you up for the main show.
2025-12-1918 minNice One CyrilLost In The ForestIn this episode of Nice One Cyril, Simon, Julie and Dave pick through a thoroughly deflating defeat at Nottingham Forest — just when Spurs looked like they might be improving. We ask what went wrong, whether Vicario’s form (and alleged Inter interest) is becoming a problem, and why there’s still no clear tactical identity on the pitch.There’s frustration at Simons being bullied, Kudus trying too much on his own, and substitutions that raised more eyebrows than hope. We also discuss Porro’s comments on Archie Gray, Thomas Frank’s “no quick fix” message, and whether patience...
2025-12-1642 minNice One CyrilNice One Cyril: Extra Time 3We look back at the Sparta Prague game and look ahead to Forest.Plus: what are the essential items you have to take to every match at the Lane, Spurs players who couldn't trap a ball - so many - and the unwritten rules of being a Spurs fan. With Simon Lipson and Kevin Acott.
2025-12-1214 min
Nice One CyrilSimons SaysThis week on Nice One Cyril we somehow manage to cover both Spurs’ mini-resurrection and the end of civilisation as we know it.
We break down the Brentford win — Xavi running the show, Archie Grey looking the part, actual energy, attacking and even Porro’s defence-splitting absurdist masterpiece of a pass.
Spurs fans rank bottom of the Happiness Table… though Kev insists he’s now oscillating between optimism and full meltdown depending on the minute.
Gary of Harlow wants Troy Parrott back (idiot), Bissouma’s laughing-gas debacle might have ended his Spurs career, and we squeeze in some Gooner-baiting before previewing S...
2025-12-0954 min
Nice One CyrilNice One Cyril - Extra Time 2Dave's internet went to hell, so it's just Simon prattling on for 10 minutes about our not too bad performance against Newcastle, performative footballers, booing our own players and pondering whether football is fun any more. Plus a quick look at the Brentford match.
Some memories, some vaguely amusing jokes, no impressions.
2025-12-0510 min
Nice One CyrilFlappy Flaps, Frank FloundersSpurs lose the “worst away team vs worst home team” showdown, and the pod is in full post-Fulham therapy mode.
We dig into the baffling Bergvall bollockings, and the booing of Vicario — plus Thomas Frank’s weekly insistence that we “believe” in something none of us can actually identify.
We talk heroes, lost connections, why football feels less fun, and whether Spurs fans are just over-sentimental…or not sentimental enough.
There’s nostalgia for Harrys Redknapp and Kane, confusion over Udogie, and mild despair about what comes next.
Bleak humour, honest moaning, accidental insight — classic Nice One Cyril.
2025-12-0450 min
Nice One CyrilNice One Cyril : Extra Time 1Welcome to Nice One Cyril: Extra Time — the shorter, sillier mid-week top-up pod you didn’t ask for.
Less tactics, more nonsense. Minor rage, daft joy, questionable optimism, mushy peas, dirty spoons, Crooks & Archibald.
If the main pod is the match, this is the half-time pie and a pint.
Dive in for 15 minutes of football-adjacent foolishness.
2025-12-0414 min
Nice One CyrilShit Plan A, No Plan BAnother week, another Spurs performance so limp it should come with a doctor's note. Simon Lipson, Julie Welch, Lee Brown and Barry Graham pick over the Arsenal debacle — no plan, no punch, no pulse — and ask whether the players don’t understand Frank’s tactics…or just don’t fancy them.
Solanke’s out forever (probably), Richy only scores stunners he has no right to attempt, and the manager is now comparing us to under-12s. Lovely stuff.
Plus: We moan about footballers' most irritating habits, discuss our upcoming victories against PSG and Fulham and throw in laughs, irreverence and nostalgia.
It’...
2025-12-0450 min
Nice One CyrilGooners Kuntz & KakaIt’s North London Derby week when stomachs churn and hope and dread go head to head.
The crew dive head-first into all things Spurs vs Arsenal. With injuries stacking up (ours, obviously), tactics in flux and Arsenal sitting annoyingly at the top, there’s plenty to worry about… and even more to laugh at.
This week’s guest, Misha — an Arsenal tour guide who swears she’s a Spurs fan — brings a unique, slightly suspicious perspective on the rivalry. The gang also riff on the greatest footballer names, discuss Tony Galvin and poke at the eternal truths of supporting Spurs.
Predict...
2025-12-0444 min
Nice One CyrilRichy Flashes His KnockersIn this episode of Nice One Cyril, Simon Lipson, Julie Welch, Kev Acott and Dave Bradshaw relive the joy, despair and sheer madness of that Man U match. Spursiness in all its glory.
We ask whether Richy flashing his knockers undid us in the end. We look at Simons's improvement and Frank's game-changing substitutions.
And, of course, we give Micky's wonder goal all the time and space it deserves.
Plus😂 Is 'options' the new Spurs mantra? Or is it 'get rid of it'?💭 That fan who's always in your ear.💫 Empty seats.
Gripes, laughs and a painfully honest look at the share...
2025-12-0448 min
Nice One CyrilMay I Have This Danso?It’s been another very Spursy week — defeat to Villa, a dreadful draw in Monaco and a comfortable(ish) win over Everton.
Simon Lipson, Julie Welch, Kevin Acott and Lee Brown ask the big questions:
Was Monaco the most exhausting 0–0 in living memory? Is Vicario brilliant or bollocks? And does Richarlison’s body language now qualify as an art form?
There’s praise for Kevin Danso and VDV, mild panic over the double pivot, and cautious optimism about the team’s direction — all sprinkled with the usual laughter, gripes and nostalgia.
Plus:
⚽ VAR favours us - finally!
🧠 Frank’s “aggressivity” obsession
😭 Simons's ongo...
2025-12-0448 min
Nice One CyrilThe More Things Change...In this week’s Nice One Cyril, Simon Lipson, Julie Welch and Kevin Acott pick over another familiar story — Spurs losing at home. Vicario’s nerves, Odobert’s vanishing act, and Tel’s growing pains all come under the microscope, along with a few choice words about the flat atmosphere at the ground.
We ask whether it’s still OK for the over-50s to belt out the chants, why today’s players crumble at the first hint of a twinge, and reminisce about the days when Dave Mackay shrugged off fractures like mosquito bites. There’s also a moan about the nightm...
2025-12-0446 min
Nice One CyrilScapegoats And Whining WankersThis week on Nice One Cyril, Simon, Julie, Kev and Dave tackle the £100 million cash injection from the Lewis family — and try to work out whether it means new signings or, finally, the cheese room.
We chat international duty (and the art of coming back injured), the eternal Vicario debate, the promise of young guns like Pape, Bergvall and Simons, and ponder where, if at all, a fit Kulusevski will fit into Frank's jigsaw.
There’s a deep dive into Spurs’s long, proud tradition of scapegoats — plus the debut of our Whining Wankers XI, a team no one asked for but e...
2025-12-0453 min
Nice One CyrilTel TaleThis week on Nice One Cyril, Simon Lipson welcomes debut guest Barry Graham of Glasgow Spurs, along with Dame Julie Welch and Kevin Acott.
The gang dissect the gritty but grim Bodo performance, the Leeds takedown, and query why some Spurs fans continue to diss the manager of a team sitting 3rd.
There’s praise for Van de Ven, concern for Vicario and a heartfelt detour into the golden age of Scottish Spurs heroes.
Barry rages about that abomination, the 8pm Saturday fixture, Julie ponders “engagement” tweets by the club’s social media team, Simon gets het up about idiots in Gail...
2025-12-0454 min
Nice One CyrilIs Simons Just Timo With Better Hair?In this week’s Nice One Cyril, Simon Lipson, Julie Welch, and Kev Acott deconstruct the Wolves debacle, address some fans' concerns that Simons is just Timo Werner with better hair, and grumble about buyout bollocks, Kane rumours and the eternal curse of Dr Tottenham.
There’s nostalgia, rants about didactic tourists at the stadium, a look ahead to Bodo and Leeds, and whether optimism or pessimism is the right setting for Spurs fans right now.
Warm, irreverent, and always a bit Spursy. Therapy, but with more swearing.
2025-12-0448 min
Nice One CyrilYou'll Never Guess Who Says 'Wanker'Comedian Simon Lipson is joined by butter-wouldn't-melt Julie Welch, ever-cheery Kevin Acott and Hollywood wannabe Lee Brown, one of whom says' wanker'. Several times. You'd never guess.
In this episode, we discuss Villarreal and Brighton, the lack of oomph, striker dilemmas and Vic's concrete feet. We also examine the impact of Simons at number 10, the dynamics of the team under Thomas Frank, and the quirks of football culture, including which Gooners, if any, are tolerable?
And is Glory Glory Hallelujah a bit shit? What other songs might we adopt?
Also, is it ever ok not to wear socks with a...
2025-12-0448 min
Nice One CyrilHammers HammeredWest Ham beaten. VAR maddening. Spurs fans…cautiously optimistic.
In this week’s Nice One Cyril, Simon Lipson, Julie Welch, Kevin Acott and Alan Fitter relive the win over West Ham, dissect player performances, and roll their eyes (again) at VAR. There’s tactical chat, transfer gossip, and predictions for Villarreal and Brighton — but as always, the real fun’s in the detours.
This week’s? A poll to crown Spurs’ greatest useless hero, nostalgia for cult oddballs like Freund and Pavlyuchenko, and a debate about how long Xavi Simons has to prove himself before we decide he’s rubbish (spoiler: not ver...
2025-12-0449 min
Nice One CyrilWho Do We Blame Now?Daniel Levy has left the building.
After 25 years of blaming him for everything — dodgy transfers, managerial meltdowns, ticket prices, global warming — Spurs fans suddenly find themselves in crisis. With Levy gone… who do we scream at now?
Simon Lipson, Julie Welch, Kevin Acott and Dave Bradshaw gather for a lively, funny group therapy session, diving into:
⚪ Levy’s departure — why, how, and what it means for Spurs
⚪ 50 years of Spurs chairmen — Julie spills the secrets
⚪ Champions League - why we're winning it
⚪ Random rants -the stadium gets some stick - nostalgia & therapy for long-suffering Spurs fans
⚪ Predictions for the West Ham game
It’s funny. I...
2025-12-0453 min
Nice One CyrilForever SpursyBournemouth misery, deadline-day drama, Xavi Simons hype, Wembley nightmares & a tribute to Cyril Knowles — all wrapped in Spursy laughs, rants & nostalgia.
Spurs are back. Sadly, Bournemouth are also back — and they’ve ruined our weekend.
In this episode, Simon Lipson, Kevin Acott, Julie Welch, and Lee Brown pick through the wreckage of the Bournemouth debacle, wonder whether Xavi Simons is the next Luka Modric or the next Tanguy NDombele, and we cover transfer deadline day as it happens.
- Painful flashbacks to Spurs’s 23 months of Wembley exile
- Kev gets nostalgic about a scarf and Lee demolishes ITKs
- Julie's...
2025-12-0350 min
Nice One CyrilCity BreakComedian Simon Lipson chats with journalistic royalty and Spurs nut, Julie Welch, and gravel-voiced long-sufferer, Kevin Acott.
We discuss another easy-peasy away day at City and that less Eze-peasy debacle. Julie trawls through transfer near misses through the ages. Kev recalls being chased around Finsbury Park in his laceless bovver boots. And Simon has a rant about that abomination, the wet room. Plus Julie makes a plea for the return of communal baths.
No anal analysis, just opinions, nostalgia and laughs.
A bit shorter than usual due to technical issues, but we pack a lot in!
2025-12-0332 min
Nice One CyrilNo DickheadsHosted by comedian/impressionist Simon Lipson, with the doyenne of all things Spurs, legendary journalist Julie Welch, and long-suffering fan, writer and educator, Kevin Acott.
In this episode of Nice One Cyril, we reflect on the moral victory over PSG, Burnley, Richy, Kudus and the impact of Thomas Frank. We discuss tactical flexibility, the excitement surrounding new signings, and the ongoing transfer market speculation. We also discuss Frank's 'No Dickheads' policy and consider which players form the past might fall foul.
With a blend of nostalgia and analysis, we reflect on memorable players, frustrating fan interactions, and the impact of...
2025-12-0351 min
PR's Top Pros TalkEmerging Education Marketing Trends - Saul Hafenbredl, CB&A, A Finn Partners Company, and Jacqui Lipson, Finn PartnersSaul Hafenbredl, Partner at CB&A, A Finn Partners Company, and Jacqui Lipson, Partner at Finn Partners, delve into the 2025 Education Marketing Trends report, exploring the rise of state-based marketing and its impact on campaign strategies. Joined by Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, they discuss the evolving dynamics between federal and state communications, the role of education reporters, and the growing need for grassroots journalism.
2024-12-0406 min
The Spurs ShowHappy Hammers Preview ShowTheo Delaney is joined again this week by Simon Lipson and Simon Raymonde to look ahead to the West Ham game.For exclusive Spurs Show merchandise including new Sonny, Conte and new beautiful retro designs go to https://the-spurs-show-store.creator-spring.com Come and join us at our #SpursShowLIVE events for just £10 a month! Grab your season ticket now from season.spursshow.net For more exclusive daily Spurs Show podcasts check out Patreon.com/spursshow spursshow.net @sp...
2023-02-1714 min
The Spurs ShowBring Back Emerson Royal!Theo Delaney is joined by Simon Lipson and Simon Raymonde for this week’s show to discuss our defeat against Leicester City as well as look forward to Milan.For exclusive Spurs Show merchandise including new Sonny, Conte and new beautiful retro designs go to https://the-spurs-show-store.creator-spring.com Come and join us at our #SpursShowLIVE events for just £10 a month! Grab your season ticket now from season.spursshow.net For more exclusive daily Spurs Show podcasts check out Patreon.com/spursshow
2023-02-1329 min
Produce Like A ProSongs That Changed Music: Grace Jones - Slave To The Rhythm - with Stephen LipsonIn 1985, producer Stephen Lipson teamed up with Bruce Woolley, Simon Darlow and Trevor Horn to create one of the decade’s most influential dance music tracks – “Slave to the Rhythm.” Originally intended for Frankie goes to Hollywood, the song found its iconic home in the talents of the incredible Grace Jones. The song showcases a powerhouse of talent and incredible songwriting and production creativity. Subscribe to the email list and get yourself some free goodies: https://producelikeapro.com Want to create radio ready mixes from the comfort of your home? Go check out https://promixacademy.com/courses/ ...
2023-01-1632 min
The Spurs ShowTop Ten Tottenham S2 E2 - Simon LipsonBroadcaster, comedian, writer and voice over artiste Simon Lipson talks us through his greatest Spurs memories in a brilliant interview for Top Ten TottenhamGet 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ‘spurs20’ at checkout at Manscaped.com. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™For exclusive Spurs Show merchandise including new Sonny, Conte and new beautiful retro designs go to https://the-spurs-show-store.creator-spring.com Come and join us at our #SpursShowLIVE events for just £10 a month! Grab your season ticket now from season.spur...
2022-06-111h 25
The Human Risk PodcastJosh Berry on Comedy, Satire & Impressions — Part OneWhat can comedy teach us about human decision-making?That’s something that my guest on this episode Josh Berry, knows all about. He’s a comedian, impressionist and satirist — though as you’ll hear on the episode, he’s not hugely keen on that third label. If there’s anyone that can help us to understand human risk, it’s someone who is really good at observing human behaviour and making us laugh about it.I first discovered Josh last year, thanks to videos he released on social media which went viral. In them he plays, Rafe Hubris, a...
2021-12-1054 min
Making An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - Foran & Harbour 2Part 2 of my recording with the amazing Irish impressionist Al Foran and voice acting superstar Kate Harbour. We discuss bad Irish accents and dare Kate to try hers out on Al, we delve into the contained fury of Roy Keane, investigate the wrong voice in the wrong place technique and decide it’s high time there was a dedicated show starring all impressionists on TV. Three great sketches with voices that include Roy Keane, of course, Denzel Washington, Al Pacino, a range of young and old ladies and many more. Plus some nice little cock-ups. Enjoy.
2021-07-1236 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - McGowan & Berry Part 2This is part 2 of my recording with the fabulous Josh Berry and legendary Alistair McGowan. We discuss the risks involved in doing impressions of the actual people when they’re in the same room, the difference between impressions and impersonations, why some voices just appear while others take years to learn, and doing impressions just for our own amusement. Three great sketches with voices that include the Repair Shop crew, Jimmy Carr, Daniel Radcliffe, Jose Mourinho, David Mitchell plus many more – like Prince Harry, Gary Barlow and Hugh Grant – thrown in. Enjoy.
2021-07-0539 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - Bremner & O'Sullivan 2This is part 2 of the show I recorded with the insanely brilliant Rory Bremner and Kate O’Sullivan. We discuss how musicality is so often part of the impressionist’s armoury, I talk about doing Billy Connolly in a toilet - as it were - we contrast acting with doing impressions and we cover the importance of rhythm when reproducing a voice. We’ve got, amongst other impressions, John McDonnell, Trump, Nigella and Sharon Osborne, and Rory and I offer a world first as we share Ozzy in the final sketch. It’s very funny. Honestly.
2021-06-2840 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - Lewis & PosthillA new voice - indeed, several voices – we haven’t heard on the show before, courtesy of the brilliant Francine Lewis. She’s joined by the equally brilliant Danny Posthill. We had to overcome some technical difficulties, so the sound quality isn’t as good as it normally is. Apologies for that. Francine unfurls her wonderful impressions of Sharon Osborne, Stacey Solomon and Amy Childs, while Danny treats us to Piers Morgan, Eamonn Holmes and Joe Wicks, plus many, many more from both of them. Three sketches, two of which we cocked up (I say we - me) plenty of insightf...
2021-06-2132 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - McGowan & EastThe brilliant Alistair McGowan and Hannah East join us for the first part of this pod. We livestreamed the entire show to YouTube and Facebook and had a lot of fun doing so. It should still be available on the Making An Impression YouTube channel. In this podcast, Hannah explains how she tells her kids off as Sean Dyche, Alistair nails Piers Morgan and Phillip Schofield having done neither publicly before, while Hannah’s first attempts at Holly Willoughby and Kate Fleming in our Line Of Duty sketch are equally wonderful. Three sketches in all, loads of impressions, an accent tr...
2021-06-1435 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - Bremner & DiggleThis week we’re joined by the legend that is Rory Bremner and a guy who blew me away with his boxing impressions when I interviewed him in series 1, super talented Adam Diggle. Adam talks about his experience voicing animations with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and we discuss the difference between vocally accurate and cartoon impressions. There’s more chat about Keir Starmer’s blockage, how Winnie The Pooh became Tyson Fury, and impressions that work best at the end of a breath. Lots of cock-ups, three great sketches, wonderful impressions. Enjoy.
2021-06-0733 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - McGowan & O'Sullivan 2Part 2 of this terrific show features the spectacular vocal skills of Alistair McGowan and Kate O'Sullivan. We discuss the difficulties involved in maintaining an impression, Alistair amply demonstrating his mastery of the art in a longish sketch as Chris Packham. Kate excels as Nigella and a host of other characters, while I mostly sit back and leave them to it. Loads of great voices, fascinating chat about how and why we do impressions, plus amazing insights and anecdotes. Enjoy.
2021-05-3133 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - East & AltmanWe welcome back the wonderful Darren Altman and, making her debut on the show, the phenomenal Hannah East. We discuss how Hannah approaches male voices and hear her amazing football manager impressions, Darren explores ‘beige’ impressions and how to find a way into them, we look at having serious jobs while doing silly voices in your spare time and we politely disagree about the part pitch plays in impressions. Three great sketches including the voices of Bjork, Lady Gaga, Boris, O’Grady, Bean, Sugar, Toksvig, Millican and so many more. And Hannah and I have a bit of a Dyche-off. Enjoy.
2021-05-2440 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - Bremner & BiancoThe remarkable Christina Bianco joins us all the way from the hustle and bustle of New York and, from steady old Oxfordshire, the wonderful Rory Bremner. We discuss when to use caricature/cartoon impressions and when more accuracy is required, why Rory deliberately used to muck up his monologues on his seminal Channel 4 series, and Christina walks us through the many key changes necessary to pull off several female vocalists, before demonstrating her extraordinary singing skills in a sketch. Two more sketches for you as well and, of course, some truly amazing impressions. Enjoy.
2021-05-1734 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - Foran & HarbourTwo amazing voice talents on this week's show. From Ireland, the extraordinary Al Foran and from England the immensely gifted Kate Harbour. We discuss the weather – well you have to – and cycling. Why not? Al conveys the misery of performing gigs to Zoom audiences, while Kate discusses how she invents new voices for animated characters. Three new sketches featuring Mourinho, Rio Ferdinand, Ramsey, Clarkson, Olivia Colman and Julie Andrews among many others. There’s a song at the end which, I’m afraid, got a bit chaotic because of slight timing issues over the internet so we lost some of the swee...
2021-05-1038 min
Making An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - Berry & McGowanTwo brilliant impressionists for you. The legend that is Alistair McGowan and the extraordinary young genius Josh Berry. We discuss whether impressionists should tell the audience who they’re about to do, we look, again, at how some impressions flow naturally into others, and how we add little tics and nuances to scripted dialogue to make impressions really fly. Three more great sketches involving football managers, and tennis players, with James Acaster, Stewart Lee and many others thrown in, and Alistair demonstrates his virtuosity by voicing several characters consecutively in the last sketch. Enjoy.
2021-05-0341 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - Bremner & O'SullivanThe peerless Rory Bremner and stunningly talented Kate O’Sullivan bring their amazing vocal skills to the show this week. Rory and I discuss how to do Keir Starmer – essentially it involves loading up on phlegm, there’s a bit of Sean Dyche for you and a sore throat for me, and Boris and Jacinda Ardern squabble about their respective responses to the pandemic. We talk about the problems presented to impressionists by bland voices and why the Geordie accent so often slips into Welsh. Amazing impressions, funny new sketches and some revealing showbiz inside from Rory.
2021-04-2641 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - McGowan & O'SullivanThe amazing Alistair McGowan and Kate O'Sullivan tackle three brand new sketches. Tess Daly, Carol Kirkwood, Louis Theroux, Lyse Doucet and Alan Shearer are among the many characters who make an appearance. Alistair drills down into the complexities of Jose Mourinho's accent. Kate reveals the loneliness of the solo performer. We discuss the techniques necessary to do two or three impressions consecutively, while I selflessly takes on a couple of impressions I've never done before. Ahem. Plus there's a fascinating insight into the script editing process. Enjoy.
2021-04-1936 minMaking An ImpressionMaking An Impression: The Sketches - Posthill & AltmanDanny Posthill and Darren Altman join me for this hilarious episode, the first in the new series. The sketches include an attempt at three Morgan Freemans (funny but failed), some biting political satire with Putin, Biden and Boris (funny but not that biting) and my valiant but ultimately doomed attempt to nail Jeff Goldblum (funny, not in a good way). These two outstanding impressionists and natural comedians compare notes on doing Piers Morgan, offer some insights into the art of impressions, unfurl some majestic voices and spin some fantastic yarns. Danny's Peter Beardsley story at the end is worth the...
2021-04-1238 min
The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & ChatS5 Ep6 (ft. Katy Lipson & Lucy Eaton): Cruise, Brooklyn, Pretty Woman, Hear Me Out, A Killer Party, The Lion King + more!Producer Katy Lipson (Aria Entertainment) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! We're also joined by actor & producer Lucy Eaton to discuss her new podcast Hear Me Out. Andrew & Katy discuss Brooklyn (stream.theare) as well as the latest news about Pretty Woman, The Lion King, & Juliet, Samantha Barks and more. Katy also discusses her upcoming productions of Cruise and A Killer Party. Katy founded Aria Entertainment in 2012. In 2017, Katy was awarded the Best Producer award by the Off-West End Awards and is a recipient of the Stage One Bursary and Start Up Award. She made “The St...
2021-03-3052 minMaking An ImpressionYou're Popping - Kate O'SullivanKate O'Sullivan is one of the most in-demand voiceover artists in the country. As those who heard her on our sister podcast Making An Impression will know, she is also a magnificent impressionist. And it was those skills that took her from stage and screen to the vocal booth where she became the voice of numerous high profile products. Hear about her heavenly VO session with Hugh Laurie, dubbing Hollywood stars in films and commercials, Brian Blessed bellowing through a soundproofed room and the numerous superstars with whom she has shared a booth. Witty and engaging, Kate is the perfect...
2021-01-0850 minMaking An ImpressionYou're Popping - Tanya RichHugely experienced and massively versatile voiceover artist Tanya Rich is our guest on You're Popping this week. Tanya has voiced everything from high profile TV and radio campaigns to animations and corporate videos. She can turn her hand to any accent and is as convincing as a nine year old girl as she is a woman of ninety. A wonderfully entertaining and perceptive raconteur. Anecdotes aplenty, with a few famous names thrown in.
2020-12-1850 minMaking An ImpressionYou're Popping - Jim MeskimenVocal genius Jim Meskimen is my guest this week all the way from LA. Having dazzled us with his impressions and techniques on Making An Impression, here Jim talks about his life behind the microphone as a voice actor, covering some of the issues he's faced over his 30+ years as a pro. Like finding fifty character voices for an audio book. And doing female voices convincingly. Jim also discusses his favourite and weirdest gigs, how to voice a 'genuine' character and managing superstar egos in the booth. Plenty of great voices, insights and lots of laughs.
2020-12-1153 minMaking An ImpressionYou're Popping - Clare ReevesClare Reeves has been churning out top quality work from her home studio for years. A self-confessed geek, she revels in tweaking her audio output to within an inch of its life. TV and radio commercials are her staple, but give her a complex technical read and she's in heaven! Hear about her whispering technique to overcome tricky words, how she entertained Jarvis Cocker, treats voiceover work - rightly - as rocket science and knows exactly why we do what we do: to make people obey! Funny, bubbly and effortlessly charming.
2020-12-0450 minMaking An ImpressionYou're Popping - Nicola RedmanNicola Redman is one of the country's top voice and accent coaches. She's also one of the best voiceover artists around. In this week's pod, she lifts the lid on some amazing vocal exercises, tells us how she was once that voice telling you you've had an accident, talks us through a sex phone line gig, describes how she handles egos when teaching the stars and recounts how she learned how to sniff coke from Ray Winstone. Laughs and vocal tips galore from the charming and hilarious Nic.
2020-11-2751 minMaking An ImpressionYou're Popping - Darren AltmanBrilliant impressionist and voiceover supremo Darren Altman chats about playing a blocked drain and a superhero pig, lifts the lid on his throat-ripping video games experience, offers some insights into his interesting editing technique and, of course, throws in some stunning impressions including Donald Trump eating a hamburger. Not to be missed.
2020-11-2049 minMaking An ImpressionYou're Popping - Melissa SindenMelissa Sinden has been among the UK's top voiceover artists for 30 years. Along the way, she has been on the end of endless weird directions from creatives, struggled to say 'traditional', worked in some very odd studios and been up close and personal with Hugh Laurie in his motorcycle leathers. Plenty of laughs and fascinating insights.
2020-11-1348 min
Making An ImpressionNew Podcast News!Just a short trailer to tell you about my new podcast, You're Popping. Featuring some of the finest voiceover talents in the world, You're Popping will delve into tough gigs, difficult words, celebrity tittle-tattle and a whole load more. Anecdotes and insights galore.
Featuring Alex Lowe (Clinton Baptiste/Barry From Watford), Jim Meskimen (top US impressionist), Nic Redmond (leading accent/vocal coach), Kate O'Sullivan (brilliant voice artist) and many, many more. Some amazing stories, wonderful voices and laughs aplenty.
2020-11-1001 minMaking An ImpressionScheiffer BatesScheiffer Bates is a phenomenon. Already an internet star with millions of views for his gold standard Gordon Ramsey and '100 impressions in 5 minutes' videos, he has already appeared on US television and voiced numerous characters for radio, TV and internet projects. His natural voice is warm and rounded; it's his ability to transform it that marks him out as a truly special talent. And a lovely guy to boot.
2020-08-2857 minMaking An ImpressionJosh Robert ThompsonJosh Robert Thompson was the voice - and puppetmaster - behind Geoff Peterson on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson for nearly 5 years. He provided hundreds of character voices and impressions and often took off the guests, Morgan Freeman and Matthew McConaughey among them. A consummate impressionist, Josh's Goldblum, De Niro, Arnie and Freeman are immaculate. He articulates his technique and the vagaries of showbiz in this highly entertaining hour.
2020-08-211h 00Making An ImpressionJim MeskimenJim Meskimen is one of the best known impressionists in America. An accomplished actor, comedian and artist, Jim has been a master of his craft for 40 years. His approach is compelling, and he illustrates his technique and process with some wonderful voices: Tommy Lee Jones, George W, Colin Firth, Anthony Hopkins and so many more. An articulate, engaging and very funny man.
2020-08-1457 minMaking An ImpressionJosh BerryJosh Berry first came to prominence as a fresh-faced 16 year old doing amazing tennis impressions at Wimbledon. Eight years on, he now has a huge following on social media, impersonating everyone from Louis Theroux to Russell Brand. Already making strides on radio and TV, Josh is a rising star and amazing talent.
2020-08-0755 minMaking An ImpressionJon CulshawJon Culshaw has been among the country's top impressionists for over 20 years. A star of Dead Ringers since its inception in 1999, he has appeared on countless TV and radio shows - including his own ITV series - and has toured shows nationally and abroad. A highly amusing guest who talks articulately and passionately about his craft, offering insights and tips for all aspiring impressionists.
2020-07-3156 minMaking An ImpressionLuke KempnerLuke Kempner has been making waves over recent years with his brilliant impressions on ITV's The Imitation Game, The Now Show on Radio 4 and a host of other TV and radio shows. A witty and charming guest - despite supporting Arsenal - Luke discusses his approach to voices and throws in a plethora of wonderful impressions including a magical Biggins.
2020-07-2451 minMaking An ImpressionAl ForanBrilliant Irish impressionist Al Foran joins me this week. He's an internet superstar, his impressions having been watched millions of times around the world, and he demonstrates why he's so popular with over 20 spot-on voices from the worlds of sport and film. Al discusses his techniques and career.
2020-07-1751 minMaking An ImpressionDuncan WisbeyDead Ringers regular Duncan Wisbey joins me to discuss his fascinating career as an actor, writer, musician and impressionist. He offers numerous insights into his vocal techniques and a plethora of on-the-money impressions. Plus some hilarious songs with Duncan accompanying himself on the piano. A genial and entertaining guest.
2020-07-1049 minMaking An ImpressionPaul BurlingPaul Burling shot to fame as a finalist on Britain's Got Talent in 2010, having put in the hard yards as a Redcoat, in panto and as a touring pro. His own Christmas show on ITV was watched by millions but ITV didn't follow through with a promised series. A fascinating story and a charming man. And his impressions are truly top notch.
2020-07-0346 minMaking An ImpressionKate O'SullivanKate O'Sullivan started doing other people's voices professionally when she was 10. Since then, she has appeared on a raft of TV and radio shows like Who Do You Do, 2DTV, Hedz and Double Take and is the voice behind several leading commercial brands. Funny, talented and engaging.
2020-06-2935 minMaking An ImpressionTerry MynottTerry Mynott takes us through his transition from musician to impressionist to actor and voiceover artist. Terry starred in two series of the brilliant if underrated The Mimic on Channel 4 and was a regular on The Morgana Show among many other TV and radio shows. He discusses his life, career and vocal techniques, and gives us some glimpses of his very best impressions.
2020-06-2641 minMaking An ImpressionRory Bremner - Part 2More brilliant impressions, insights and stories from the inimitable (that's right) master impressionist Rory Bremner. Hear about the impression that stumped him, how Louis Walsh is essentially Donald Trump, the myriad accents that span a tiny stretch of northern England and how deep fake technology is changing the game for impressionists.
2020-06-1941 minMaking An ImpressionRory Bremner - Part 1The peerless Rory Bremner discusses his extraordinary career, from his days as a young impressionist on the alternative comedy circuit in the 1980s to his long and hugely successful stint as a sharp and influential political satirist on BBC and Channel 4. Articulate, funny, insightful and captivating. And, of course, a master impressionist. Part 2 coming soon.
2020-06-1247 minMaking An ImpressionStefano PaoliniOne of the outright funniest Making An Impressions podcasts so far with the brilliantly gifted Stefano Paolini. He can knock out endless wonderful impressions - Harrison Ford, Portillo, Samuel L Jackson and more - but it's how he packages them that makes him unique. Beatboxing, foreign languages, accents. It's a real treat.
2020-06-0554 minMaking An ImpressionJessica MartinActress, artist, writer, singer and impressionist Jessica Martin shot to fame in the early 1980s as a regular on a variety of prime time TV shows. Impressions of characters like Margaret Thatcher and Hilda Ogden were spot on, but she was even better known for her amazing singing impressions: Streisand, Garland, Monroe, Cilla and many more. Here she discusses her career, vocal techniques and graphic novels.
2020-06-0141 minMaking An ImpressionCharlie HopkinsonCharlie Hopkinson is a young genius who has already garnered millions of views on his YouTube channel. Spine-tingling impressions of Morgan Freeman, Ian McKellen, Walter White and Jessie Pinkman, plus fascinating insights into Charlie's methodology and career to date. A star in the making.
2020-05-2954 minMaking An ImpressionAdam DiggleA bonus show featuring the amazingly gifted Adam Diggle. Adam nails Lycett, Attenborough, Grylls and Cage among others, and treats us to his pantheon of brilliant boxing impressions - Fury, Froch, Eubank, McCrory and Tyson among them. Plus some great insights into his vocal techniques.
2020-05-2539 minMaking An ImpressionSteve NallonSteve Nallon shot to fame in 1984 when his seminal Margaret Thatcher impression first appeared on Spitting Image. He also provided the voices of Roy Hattersley, Enoch Powell and many others. Since then, he has worked as a stand-up comedian, impressionist and voiceover artist, alongside teaching comedy at Birmingham University. Funny and fascinating.
2020-05-2251 minMaking An ImpressionLewis McLeodDead Ringers regular Lewis McLeod is my guest this week. He describes how he lived the dream: from Star Wars fan to voicing characters for the franchise in Hollywood. Funny stories and amazing impressions including the definitive Trump and Jeremy Vine, plus Farage, Boris, Mark Kermode, Connolly, Connery, George Michael and many more. His attempt to teach me Ian McKellen doesn't end well!
2020-05-151h 00Making An ImpressionChristina BiancoLivewire actress, singer and impressionist Christina Bianco joins me this week. Funny, engaging and insightful, Christina belts out pitch perfect renditions of Christina Aguilera, Shakira, Dolly Parton, Celine Dion, Julie Andrews and more, as well as some excellent spoken impressions including Katherine Parkinson and Jennifer Saunders. Essential listening.
2020-05-081h 01Making An ImpressionAlistair McGowanBritain's finest impressionist joins me this week to discuss his brilliant career. He illustrates his vocal techniques with a plethora of magnificent impressions. Articulate and cerebral, Ali is immensely funny and as humble, generous and delightful as I remembered.
2020-05-011h 04Making An ImpressionDanny PosthillThe brilliant and hilarious Danny Posthill is my guest this week. Danny relates his journey to BGT finalist and beyond with a host of insights and hilarious stories. Plus a stream of marvellous impressions: Diane Abbott, Conor McGregor, Dara O Briain, Tim & Jeremy Vine, Boris, Trump, Farage, Gazza, Ant & Dec and many more. Apologies in advance for my constant wheezy laugh, but I couldn't help it!
2020-04-241h 01Making An ImpressionDarren AltmanIn this week's Making An Impression, Simon chats with drummer, voiceover guru and ace impressionist Darren Altman. Voices and laughs galore plus fascinating insights into Darren's vocal methodology. He also tries - and fails - to teach Simon how to do Joel Dommett.
2020-04-1759 minMaking An ImpressionAlex Jordan: Part 2The second part of my conversation with gifted impressionist and all round voice maestro Alex Jordan. More great impressions, more insights into the impressionists' art, plenty of laughs and more besides.
2020-04-1036 minMaking An ImpressionAlex Jordan: Part 1Simon talks to actor, voiceover artist and impressionist Alex Jordan. Some fascinating insights into his technique and some amazing voices. Part two to follow.
2020-04-0336 min
FKN Move!FKN Move! Ep 11 [FINAL EP]Review of 50 Things that Made the Modern Economy, discussing American and Irish drivers, being a member of society and thanking etiquette.
2016-12-2222 minFKN Move!FKN Move! Ep 10Review of Stuff You Should Know, anecdote from a fellow courier, driving advice and driver awards.
2016-12-2124 minFKN Move!FKN Move! Ep 09Review of Tinder and Gimlet Creative's podcast DTR and Fighting for Fair podcast. Also I discuss my hate for Christmas and people who don't indicate.
2016-12-1620 minFKN Move!FKN Move! Ep 08 [SEXY EPISODE]SEXIEST EPISODE YET!!! Review of Dan Savage's podcast Savage Lovecast and My Dad Wrote A Porno. Also I interview a fellow courier and discuss trams.
2016-12-1431 minFKN Move!FKN Move! Ep 07Review of Lifeafter Podcast and Varmints Podcast. As well I complain about Google Maps and talk reverse parking.
2016-12-1327 minFKN Move!FKN Move! Ep 06A review of The Moth podcast and Humerus Hacks. Also a look at a very controversial driving topic which includes a voxpop.
2016-12-1226 minFKN Move!FKN Move! Ep 05Review of I Am Rapaport: Stereo Podcast. Rejection therapy, how to turn right, hazardous packages and driver awards.
2016-12-0925 minFKN Move!FKN Move! Ep 03Reviewing Gimlet Media's new podcast series Undone. Simon also details his love affair with hook turns, outwits Google maps and presents Driver Awards.
2016-12-0722 min
FKN Move!FKN Move! Ep 01Review of 3RRR's The Grapevine as well as the Searching for Rachel Antonio podcast. Simon also discusses getting electric shocked by his car, offers driving advice to taxi drivers and presents the Driver Awards.
2016-12-0622 min