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The Worst Time Podcast#100 - Greg James & Shaun Keaveny (The Final Episode)A star studded line up for the 100th episode of the podcast as radio titans Greg James and Shaun Keaveny join Chris for a brilliant and hilarious look back at some of their worst times! Greg recounts the badly behaved listeners who have almost got him sacked as well as the trousers incident on the train that left him in a sticky situation and Shaun remembers the booze induced incidents which resulted in him freezing up live at the Edinburgh Fringe and forgetting a famous pop star's name on live TV. Plus, there is an inordinate amount of t...2025-03-0528 min
The Worst Time Podcast#95 - Chris HawkinsThe BBC Radio 6 Music presenter, DJ and podcaster Chris Hawkins chats to fellow presenter, DJ and podcaster Chris Arnold and the pair have a grand old time in the process! The Hawk recounts a whole heap of fantastic stories including meeting Prince Charles & Brian May, losing all his friends at The Big Chill Festival and having to fill in front of a massive festival crowd as he awaited Daniel Beddingfield. Plus - what do you do when you're sharing a two man tent at V Festival with ITV's Kate Garraway & an additional camper tries to get in wi...2025-01-2925 min
The Worst Time Podcast#86 - Lucy PorterComedian, presenter, actor and well known face of the radio & TV world - Lucy Porter joins Chris for episode 86 of the Worst Time Podcast! A perfect guest for the pod as she's in the middle of her No Regrets tour (spoiler - she has some mild regrets) and has plenty of experience to draw upon! This episode includes tales of interviewing authors, chaotic teenage birthday parties and attempting american accents for the big screen! Lucy is on tour at the moment and she has her own podcast - you can find all that on her website!2024-11-2727 min
The Worst Time Podcast#83 - Tomas BudinWriter, actor and social media legend Tomas Budin steps up to share his worst times with Chris on the podcast this week! Tom has a couple of frankly incredible worst times due to some baffling errors of judgment - one including a tennis match and one including a hike up a mountain in the Lake District. Plus - can Chris make it big as an actor? (Jury's out on this one but let's say "probably not") Tomas Budin regularly shares his hilarious videos on his Instagram and TikTok - go follow him and enjoy!2024-11-0622 min
The Worst Time Podcast#82 - PP ArnoldA bonafide musical legend joins Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week, someone who has been releasing music and rocking it since the 1960s - the incredible PP Arnold! It's a double Arnold special as PP recounts some incredible stories including the time she toured with Roger Waters, appeared on German TV with Jimi Hendrix, worked with Mick Jagger, got told off by Ike Turner for missing the bus and performed on Top of the Pops back when it was broadcast in black & white! Huge thank you to PP for her time, she is busy to...2024-10-3022 min
The Worst Time Podcast#81 - The Services KingIt's a deep dive into service stations with service station enthusiast The Services King this week in what is perhaps the most niche episode of the Worst Time Podcast so far! Rich Cross (AKA The Services King - a title bestowed upon him by BBC Radio 1's Scott Mills & Chris Stark) and Chris Arnold (AKA bloke who once had his honeymoon in a service station according to the fake news tabloids) chew the fat over some of the worst attributes of the humble motorway stop off. Plus the pair discuss the A1's legendary American diner & adult superstore st...2024-10-2318 min
The Worst Time Podcast#79 - Hacker T DogA very warm welcome to by far the most famous dog from Wigan who has ever appeared on the Worst Time Podcast - Hacker T Dog! Even though he would rather be doing episode 80, he is settling for episode 79 and shares with Chris many great tales of his times with his showbiz pals such Shaun Williamson, Katie Thistleton, Iain Stirling, Lauren Layfield and more! Plus - why does Hacker have beef with Hey Duggee? How hard is it to get gunge out of dog fur? Why does he want to do a collab track with the ID...2024-10-0919 min
The Worst Time Podcast#78 - Julia FordhamA warm welcome to singer-songwriter Julia Fordham as she steps aboard the reminiscing train to share some worst tales on the podcast! An absolute star-studded episode as Julia tells Chris about some of her encounters with the likes of Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell and Barabara Streisand! Julia is on tour later this year and has a new album out. Go check out her website for all the details!2024-10-0227 min
The Worst Time Podcast#76 - John RobertsonA rollercoaster ride of an episode with Mr Dark Room himself John Robertson sharing his worst times with Chris, in what might be the rudest episode of the podcast so far! John recounts the time he had to fake an injury to get out of a sticky amorous situation, the crowd surfing session that resulted in some gonial pain, the corporate gig he won’t be writing home about and the plays that have gone down in the history books! Plus – what do you do when Neil Patrick Harris shows up to one of your shows? And ho...2024-09-1826 min
The Worst Time Podcast#75 - Jeremy FlynnA hilarious episode of the Worst Time Podcast as stand up comedian and rising star of the acting world Jeremy Flynn joins Chris to share his worst times! Jeremy recounts some wonderful tales as a TV extra playing a skateboarder as well as a policeman in an ill-fitting uniform. Also - does stand up comedy work in a hospice or at a festival? (Spoiler alert: Jeremy thinks it doesn't) Go follow Jeremy Flynn on the socials to keep up to date with what he's up to! You can also spot him acting his heart out in recen...2024-09-1127 min
The Worst Time Podcast#74 - Say She SheThe incredible Say She She join Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week for a lively chat backstage at Camp Bestival! The energy is high for the first ever three guest podcast as Piya, Sabrina and Nya recount tales of breaking down en route to a show at the Hollywood Bowl, having no equipment just before they go live on the BBC at Glastonbury and getting caught up in a snow storm! Say She She have released a brilliant cover of I Believe In Miracles which is out right now and they are on tour in...2024-09-0420 min
The Worst Time Podcast#72 - James BarrThe fantastic comedian and radio presenter James Barr joins Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week, the first time ever an episode has been recorded at the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival! James tells tales of bad drag & bad food in Barcelona as well as a big bad hotel in Blackpool. Plus, a dating experience where some basic information didn't quite make it conversation. Also, what's it like doing a breakfast show with Fleur East? All this and more on the Worst Time Podcast! James is at the Edinburgh Fringe right now with his show Sor...2024-08-2119 min
The Worst Time Podcast#71 - William & James HansonA very special episode of the podcast where Chris is joined by not just one Hanson, but two of them! Etiquette expert, author and podcaster William Hanson shares some of his worst times alongside his brother - radio presenter and broadcaster James Hanson! James remembers the time a comedy song got him some tabloid attention while William recounts his experiences as a young man almost taking out members of the royal family. Plus - a very early case of amateur sibling dentistry. You can listen to more James on Times Radio and William on the hit po...2024-08-1420 min
The Worst Time Podcast#70 - Doreen DoreenChris speaks to not one, not two, not three, but four brilliant members from the ultimate party band Doreen Doreen backstage at Valley Fest 2024 for episode 70 of the Worst Time Podcast. In a jubilant and at times chaotic backstage dressing room, Carol shares her thoughts on festival toilets, Emily recounts a tricky Glastonbury, Kirsty shares how she has PTSD from performing the same four songs for hours on end and Fiona remembers how she had to wear a spacesuit during a miners strike performance. Also one of the above tells off another of the above for spilling cider - i...2024-08-0728 min
The Worst Time Podcast#67 - Huge DaviesMusician, comedian, actor and occasional street performer Huge Davies joins Chris to share some of his memorable worst times as well as also finally revealing whether Huge is in fact his real name. He recounts the gig in Folkestone which he ended up being escorted out of for his own safety, the breakup which resulted in a teary trip to Chicken Cottage and the European whitey which ended with his friends no longer being able to look him in the eyes. Catch Huge Davies at the Edinburgh Fringe this year with a new exciting show! And al...2024-07-1723 min
The Worst Time Podcast#65 - Glastonbury SpecialIt's the welcome (or unwelcome depending on your point of view to be fair) return of the Glastonbury Festival Worst Time Podcast special! Join Chris as he meanders around the Worthy Farm site on a Friday morning, just before the main stages kick off, flanked by the brilliant DJ and radio presenter Seb Bailey. Seb shares the time he performed at a festival to no-one as well as not one, but two toilet based Reading Festival anecdotes. Also, why is Glastonbury Festival such a magical place? Could it be because two men recorded a podcast whilst wa...2024-07-0322 min
The Worst Time Podcast#64 - Bella HullThe hilarious comedian, writer and podcaster Bella Hull joins Chris from a hot & sunny London to share her worst times on the podcast this week! Her tales include a gig on a cruise which ended up feeling like a prison sentence as well as an attempt to become an olympian gymnast which didn't last too long at all. Plus she shares some life lessons with regards to fish ownership and has Bella Hull ever been to Hull? We cover a lot in this episode! Bella is off to the Edinburgh Fringe with her show Piggie and yo...2024-06-2621 min
The Worst Time Podcast#60 - Stuart GoldsmithThe brilliant comedian and podcaster Stuart Goldsmith joins Chris Arnold for episode 60 of the Worst Time Podcast! Stu's worst times include being duped by an online advert for a local concert, a stressful airport customs experience and a pickpocket who wasn't quite up to scratch. Plus, Stu recounts his time on Conan O'Brien's show, why he’s now focusing on climate comedy and what does Chris need to do to make his podcast as successful as Stu's one? Check out Stu’s website to find out more about him, his tour dates and his podcast...2024-05-2925 min
The Worst Time Podcast#58 - Jeremy VineThe broadcasting legend that is Jeremy Vine takes time out of his busy schedule and chats to Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week! Jeremy runs through a memorable Fall gig that he attended with his brother Tim, a penny farthing accident he won’t forget in a hurry and the sign that had an alteration following a TV interview. Plus the pair recount the time Chris and his Dad went on Jeremy’s Channel 5 show, and how a serial prankster got the better of Jeremy a few years back. You can catch Jeremy Vine on Cha...2024-05-1527 min
The Worst Time Podcast#56 - Jonny OwenActor, presenter and daytime DJ Jonny Owen shares his worst times with Chris on the podcast this week! Jonny recounts a lonely show in Wolverhampton, getting names muddled and the Xmas Eve drinkathon which he’ll never repeat again! Plus – the beauty of daytime parties and why the kebab is an underrated takeaway! You can catch Jonny DJing at Day Fever all over the UK and you can hear him presenting the BBC Sounds podcast Strike.2024-05-0121 min
The Worst Time Podcast#54 - DheanasaurComedian, sketch maker and TikTok icon Dhean Morris AKA Dheanasaur joins Chris to share his worst times on the podcast this week! Dhean reminisces on how he threw his nana around for the internet (in a nice way), how recreating a bank robbery for a sketch brought him a hell of a lot of stress and how he once ended up in a bathtub with the host of this very podcast. Plus, not one, but two urine-related stories. Don’t say we never treat you on this show! You can join the hundreds of thous...2024-04-1729 min
The Worst Time Podcast#47 - Mr BruceA fantastically fun episode recorded on the gorgeous site of Splore Festival in New Zealand with musician, singer, dancer and artist Mr Bruce! Previously of the Correspondents, Mr Bruce shares his worst times with Chris, alongside a podcast audience of one - comedian, actor & Mr Bruce superfan Jayde Adams! Mr Bruce has stories about a Peaky Blinders themed festival, being nude in the back of a taxi on the Isle of Wight and getting many speeding tickets on the way back from Glastonbury Festival as well as the incident Mr Bruce went through whilst crowd surfing at a...2024-02-2831 min
The Worst Time Podcast#45 - DJ CheebaTurntablist, DJ and AV maestro DJ Cheeba joins Chris on the Worst Time Podcast and he brings with him a bumper-filled pack of anecdotes! Cheeba goes through tales of DJing in dutch clubs, how he got his name, the late-night Zoom call with an American journalist which didn’t quite go to plan and the trip to Iceland which he almost didn’t come back from. Plus, why you need to be careful when sorting out the rider for big hip hop stars and even more careful when taking your young children to play crazy golf. You...2024-02-1431 min
The Worst Time Podcast#44 - SikisaComedian Sikisa steps up the Worst Time Podcast podium this week, just before she jets off to luxurious Butlins, to go through a few of her times where things didn’t quite go to plan! She shares with Chris the risks of performing shows on a boat that you can’t escape from as well as the Christmas dinner that just went plain wrong. She also lays out the clear difference between nibbles & food and recounts the time she almost went ‘South London’. Sikisa is gigging lots in 2024 AND she has her own wrestling podcast (which she will...2024-02-0717 min
The Worst Time Podcast#43 - SHOSH (24hr Garage Girls)DJ, producer, KISS presenter and 24hr Garage Girls head honcho SHOSH shares her worst times with Chris from her pad in London this week! SHOSH recounts how the Garage Girls came together, how DJing with one CDJ is not the one, how three gigs and one car crash in one day can result in a very stressful time and how to deal with a nude man on stage at a festival. What is it with nude men at festivals on this podcast? Seems to be a recurring theme! SHOSH has got new music, a new label...2024-01-3118 min
The Journey to Freedom PodcastUnlocking Freedom: Brian E. Arnold and Chris Arnold Explore the Power of Relationships and Breaking Barriers for Black MenSend us a textWelcome to "The Journey to Freedom," an empowering podcast exclusively tailored for Black men. Hosted by Brian E. Arnold, this podcast unveils a life-changing blueprint for Black men to create a foundational Freedom plan. Our five pillars - identity, trust, finances, health, and faith - serve as the cornerstones for achieving your best life. In this special episode, we have the honor of welcoming Chris Arnold, a Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee, as our esteemed guest. Join us as Chris shares profound insights into the power of relationships and how th...2024-01-2632 min
The Worst Time Podcast#42 - Reginald D. HunterComedy heavyweight Reginald D. Hunter joins Chris on the podcast this week to share his worst times – what a treat! Reginald tells Chris about the overnight trip across the US combined with too many snacks which resulted in disaster as well the hotel stay with a fellow comedian in his early days of touring. Plus the delights of discovering Hull for the first time, touring Ireland, the difference between UK & US audiences and why it’s important to research your accents before taking part in a play. Reginald D. Hunter is on a massive tour in earl...2024-01-2418 min
The Worst Time Podcast#41 - Sonic Boom SixA cracking double header this week as Laila K & Barney Boom from the eclectic Sonic Boom Six join Chris on the Worst Time Podcast! The duo recount tales from their touring lives which include badly behaved gravel-carrying audience members, French teenage promoters hiding away watching soaps when they should be putting on shows and being stuck in a broke van in no-man’s land in Eastern Europe. Sonic Boom Six are back and gigging in 2024! You can catch them making festival appearances at Outcider & Bearded Theory amongst others. Check their website for more details!2024-01-1722 min
The Worst Time Podcast#40 - Jon RonsonThe wonderful writer, journalist and podcaster Jon Ronson chats to Chris from his home in New York to coincide with the release of the second series of his brilliant podcast Things Fell Apart! Jon tells Chris about the terrible internet experience which resulted in him starting his journey of exploring the culture wars, the meal he had with his wife where a hand gesture gave off the wrong impression and the terrible neighbour who ridiculed his ‘cat voice’. Things Fell Apart series 2 is out now on BBC Sounds and you can catch Jon on tour in 2024 with...2024-01-1026 min
The Worst Time Podcast#39 - Elles BaileyHappy new year! It’s very much business as usual at Worst Time Podcast HQ as we welcome the brilliant singer/songwriter Elles Bailey to the show! Elles tells Chris about a few embarrassing gig moments which include phone calls, sticky tape and stage tumbles. Plus, why you shouldn’t drink too much booze around your heroes and Elles reveals the reason behind her trademark husky singing voice. Elles is touring more festivals, doing more shows and has an album on the way in 2024 – check out her website for more details!2024-01-0321 min
The Worst Time Podcast#38 - Best of 2023As an end of year festive treat, please accept this special extra-long bumper package of some 2023 Worst Time Podcast highlights! Chris takes a look back at the year with some of his personal worst times from the likes of Larry & Paul, Lady Nade, Dub Pistols, Eva Bindeman, DJ Yoda, Goldie Lookin Chain, Jordan Gray and Dom Kidson. Thank you for listening to the Worst Time Podcast this year, the show will be back in 2024!2023-12-2759 min
The Worst Time Podcast#37 - Paul FootThe fantastic and extremely funny comedian Paul Foot joins Chris as the final guest of the 2023 on the Worst Time Podcast! Paul recounts a very fresh tale of bus-related woe as well as a gig from the early days that didn’t go to plan. Plus, how has burping played a big part in his life in recent years? It's mesmerising stuff!Paul is on tour in 2024 with his brand new show Dissolve. Make sure you go watch him live. And have a very merry Christmas one and all!2023-12-2019 min
The Worst Time Podcast#36 - Gogol BordelloA very special guest joins Chris on the podcast this week - musician & vocalist Eugene Hütz, frontman of the incredible multi-genre bashing band Gogol Bordello! Recorded in the GB tour bus outside the Bristol venue of their tour on a dark and wet December afternoon, Eugene recounts some incredible tales including making films with Madonna, getting martial arts tips from Iggy Pop, almost rolling off an icy cliff in Canada and appearing on David Letterman then completely collapsing! Plus, how their latest single has taken on a journey that started right back in the early 80s, Eugene’s d...2023-12-1327 min
The Worst Time Podcast#35 - WrongtomDJ, producer and music historian Wrongtom takes some time out of his busy schedule to chat to Chris for episode 35 of the Worst Time Podcast! Despite both of them feeling a tad under the weather, the pair go over some of Wrongtom’s worst times which include an almighty system failure at a huge Wembley Arena gig, the journey which took 10 times longer than it should have done and the studio session which gets stranger and stranger as time goes on! Also, if the band Shoes are listening to this, get in touch! Wrongtom has got lo...2023-12-0632 min
The Worst Time Podcast#31 - Dom KidsonA very special episode this week as Chris’s long-time friend and collaborator Dom Kidson reluctancy agrees to record an episode for the podcast! For those who don’t know Dom, he is a man who has had so many worst time moments, this whole series could have been dedicated to him. DK recounts not just one, but two times in which he experienced relatively severe head injuries whilst intoxicated and the aftermath of them both. Also, what did Dom do instead of flyering for an event in Sheffield circa 2011? The answer will both shock and appal you! Than...2023-11-0823 min
The Worst Time Podcast#30 - Matt DysonRadio fans are in for a treat this week as radio legend (and the second most unconventionally good-looking man in the UK, according to Heat World’s 2021 Secret Crush list) Matt Dyson swings by to share his worst times with Chris on the podcast! He recounts multiple wireless-related tales including why you shouldn’t corpse whilst reading the news, why you need to be very careful pronouncing Benedict Cumberbatch’s name and how he won a defamation case against a big newspaper (but then remembered that as part of the terms he couldn’t disclose the fee and it neede...2023-10-3130 min
The Worst Time Podcast#29 - Lauren LayfieldPresenter, DJ, author, podcast host and so much more - the multi-talented Lauren Layfield joins Chris to share her worst tales on the podcast! Lauren recounts an eventful marriage proposal in Thailand and how to manage doing live TV as you wait for Busted to appear. Plus, train etiquette is discussed at length - the pair agree that playing audio loudly from your phone is just not on and also what body parts you absolutely cannot place on a train seat. And of course, that viral TV clip with Hacker T Dog gets a mention! Lauren...2023-10-2425 min
The Worst Time Podcast#28 - KOGThe incredible Ghanaian singer & musician KOG steps up to the Worst Time Podcast mic this week and reveals a whole heap of cracking anecdotes from life on the road! Having first met over a decade ago, Chris & KOG reminisce on their early days, the differences between English & Ghanaian public transport and the tale of Robert of the mysterious goat. Plus, KOG tells Chris about how he got stuck in the Peak District, how he got lost in France, how a planned nap at Shambala went very wrong, how he encountered some undercover police and how he ended up...2023-10-1726 min
The Worst Time Podcast#27 - FellaIt’s a wild ride this week as comedian & performer Fella brings her firecracker energy to the Worst Time Podcast by chatting to Chris from a random park in London. Who needs studios?! Fella introduces three categories to the podcast that have never been featured before and probably never will again – worst bum, worst blozza and worst Blobby. AKA the holy trinity of worst Bs. Plus she reveals what her new full legal name is, and it really is quite something. It also goes without saying that this is a frightfully blue episode. Fella is taking a br...2023-10-1025 min
The Worst Time Podcast#26 - Aurie StylaEpisode 26 sees Chris welcome on to the podcast a comedian, actor, writer, presenter and man of many talents – Aurie Styla! Aurie reminisces on a gong show early on in his career, a movie premiere which started so well but ended so badly and a valentine’s day date which resulted with him calling up his mum. Plus, him and Chris discuss how to stay impartial whilst presenting on the BBC and you get to hear Aurie’s impression of a certain political figure. It’s a right treat. Aurie has a special out called Green which is avail...2023-10-0329 min
The Worst Time Podcast#25 - Home CountiesOne of the hottest new bands around select some of their worst times on the podcast for episode 25 – Home Counties! Will & Bill from the band tell Chris about a rowdy gig early in their career, a long & anxious-inducing journey back from a show, their ability to leave their gear at various different music venues and also a misogynistic parrot. Plus, why does Chris love their song Dad Bod so much? Why is the recorder an overlooked instrument? How do Will & Bill feel about defecation on stage? All these questions and more are answered in the course of the po...2023-09-2629 min
The Worst Time Podcast#24 - Rob CoplandTime for another Worst Time Podcast episode and what a delight this week – the brilliantly funny comedian Rob Copland! After an embarrassing start for Chris (mispronouncing Rob’s surname), the pair cover their late-night meet at Green Man Festival and why Rob once drank 20 cans of Boddingtons on Boxing Day. Plus, Rob provides three brand new categories for the podcast – worst hotdog, worst whitey and a truly incredible worst tattoo experience. Rob is gigging all the time and is currently cooking up his next project. Follow him on social media to keep up to date. That’s Rob Co...2023-09-1928 min
The Worst Time Podcast#22 - Jordan GrayThe brilliant comedian & musician Jordan Gray has got a bucket full of anecdotes for Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week, it’s a wild ride this one! She tells Chris about life in grindcore band as a teenager and why you should be careful when using unwashed bedsheets as a backdrop on stage. Also, just how wrong can you get the stage name ‘Tall Dark Friend’? Plus moshpit stories, walls of death stories, walls of love stories and one of the most spectacular dating stories ever to be told on the podcast. Strap in tight! J...2023-09-0525 min
The Worst Time Podcast#21 - Briony May WilliamsThe fantastic presenter & baker Briony May Williams steps up to the plate this week to recount some of her worst times on the Worst Time Podcast! She tells Chris about some of her wedding cake disasters, why you should take it easy when drinking with marines and the dangers of being overconfident when applying a clip-on microphone to a presenter. Plus, we hear all about Crayfish Bob! You can catch Briony May Williams on Food Unwrapped, Escape To The Country and many more TV shows!2023-08-2922 min
The Worst Time Podcast#20 - Green Man SpecialTime for the final festival special of the summer and it’s a trip down terrible memory lane for Chris’s long-time friend & collaborator Jimmy May AKA DJ Jimmy The Gent! The pair chat from a tent surrounded by Bannau Brycheiniog drizzle and cover all things related to worst times at festivals. Jimmy reminisces on one of his first festival experiences as a performer and how he narrowly avoided on stage electrocution as well as how he got caught short during a big Snoop Dogg show on the Isle of Wight. Plus, the oft-discussed-on-the-podcast-Y-Not Festival-story gets the Jimmy The...2023-08-2231 min
The Worst Time Podcast#19 - Rich WilsonThe wonderful comedian & podcaster Rich Wilson steps up this week in revealing his worst times to host Chris Arnold! Fresh from a 12 hour round trip for a gig, Rich recounts some delightful character-building tales including falling down the stairs at a nightclub in Bath, trying to get to North Wales in a blizzard and audience members in Leeds turning their back on him mid show. Also, why doing TV warm up for Loose Women is a tough gig, but Dermot O’Leary will make things better. Rich has a special out on ITVX which is well wo...2023-08-1534 min
The Worst Time Podcast#18 - Goldie Lookin ChainA titan of hip hop joins Chris on the podcast this week – Eggsy from Goldie Lookin Chain! With a 20 year career with GLC under his belt, Eggsy has plenty of worst time tales to share, including being stuck on bus in Germany when a terrible sickness struck, a mystery gifted cake resulting in the group being under the influence on live TV with Russell Brand & Carl Barrett and a recent bingo show performance that ended with abuse from a girl clutching a box of Frosties. Plus he teaches Chris how to make his favourite on-the-road snack – sausage rolls in a...2023-08-0827 min
The Worst Time Podcast#17 - Latitude SpecialIt’s another festival special and this time Chris is kicking it at the lively Latitude Festival with the wonderful New York Brass Band! A chat with five members of the festival favourites and party starters which took place mere metres away from the backstage portaloos in the Trailer Park area of Latitude and includes some startling historical worst time nuggets; including feet being washed with lager, a mythical Glastonbury chicken outlet, a stolen van and a trip to Wuhan. James also perhaps oversteps some boundaries towards the end of the episode with some comments that left his fe...2023-08-0121 min
The Worst Time Podcast#16 - Sally-Anne Hayward & Lou ConranA very funny episode of the Worst Time Podcast in which Chris is joined by the brilliant comedians Sally-Anne Hayward & Lou Conran! Topics covered include jewellery making, being chatted up in Costco, gigs involving unruly audience members, nude performers in London pubs, a very unusual journey to Plymouth, a wild game involving 80s pop icons & a curtain and also a beard brush. This episode is certainly a wild ride! Sally-Anne & Lou have their own podcast called 'Spit Or Swallow' and they are both heading out on tour soon, check out their websites for more details. They...2023-07-2532 min
The Worst Time Podcast#15 - DJ YodaThe supremely talented DJ Yoda takes time out of his busy summer season to chat to Chris Arnold for episode 15 of the Worst Time Podcast! His tales include a disastrous trip to Jersey, a late-night wig-related encounter, technological woes and a completely nude intergenerational Norwegian family. This episode is quite the journey! Watch out for DJ Yoda at the Edinburgh Fringe with his Tarantino AV show and then he'll be taking his 50 Years Of Hip Hop set all over the country.2023-07-1827 min
The Worst Time Podcast#14 - Eva BindemanComedian Eva Bindeman is in the hot seat this week and adds three tremendous anecdotes to the Worst Time Podcast collection. She tells Chris Arnold about her fairly disastrous time on one of the nation’s most popular TV talent shows, how a lovely picnic with two infants turned into chaos and a Halloween in LA which resulted in her almost meeting Snoop Dogg dressed as a giant pumpkin. The word ‘almost’ doing a lot of the heavy lifting in that sentence. You can catch Eva’s show ‘Semi Killer’ at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer and she can...2023-07-1138 min
The Worst Time Podcast#13 - Larry & PaulThe hilarious comedy double act Larry & Paul join Chris for a very funny episode of the Worst Time Podcast! The duo speak to Chris about how they bonded over their hatred of a magazine article, the story of their illustrious career in local radio and an anecdote about a night out in London which might just be the funniest story so far on the podcast. Plus, how they tried to keep it together whilst hungover on air and the fun you can have performing to nobody in a room above a pub in Darlington. Check out...2023-07-0436 min
The Worst Time Podcast#11 - Dane BaptisteThe brilliant comedian & writer Dane Baptiste steps up to mic for this week’s episode of the Worst Time Podcast – what a treat! Dane tells Chris about not one, but two worst Christmases he's had over the years, plus he recounts an excellent story all about his worst gig, which took place early on in his career. The pair also discuss the current state of affairs at the Edinburgh Fringe and what touring Western Australia is like. Dane is on tour this summer, including a run at the Ed Fringe. Find him on social media for all...2023-06-2037 min
The Worst Time Podcast#10 - Millie MandersThis week on the podcast, singer & musician Millie Manders joins Chris to share some tales she’d perhaps rather forget! Millie reminisces on a hotel she’s in no rush to return to, what sort of behaviour will get you kicked out of a gig and how a monitor positioning resulted in a very painful stage injury. She also reveals why exactly she fronts a band called The Shutup and which member of Less Than Jake will crack your back before a show. Plus, why don’t knees face the other way? This podcast is certainly asking all the bi...2023-06-1326 min
The Worst Time Podcast#9 - Welsh WhispererWelsh legend and country/folk troubadour the Welsh Whisperer steps up to the mic for the ninth episode of the Worst Time Podcast. Him and host Chris Arnold go way back and they have plenty of reminiscing to do! WW has tales of firing accidental sound effects over news bulletins, panicking on live TV and the terrible drinking tradition of dunking a cow’s tooth in a pint of beer. Plus the duo look back fondly on their mishaps as members of the acoustic comedy bronze band Ham Pocket. Yes, you read that correctly, they were both in a...2023-06-0625 min
The Worst Time Podcast#8 - Cerys NelmesA very funny episode of the Worst Time Podcast in which Chris is joined by the brilliant comedian Cerys Nelmes! Of course, you may also know her from such TV roles as ‘Lesbian Smoking Chef’ and ‘Chicken Lady’. Cerys has some hilarious stories to share, from drunken skiing in the Alps to driving home from Glastonbury Festival completely knackered. Plus some truly harrowing tales involving unruly audience members and an anecdote involving an owl that will have you heading straight to YouTube. Cerys is always gigging somewhere so check out her website for more info and head to...2023-05-3032 min
The Worst Time Podcast#7 - Dub PistolsIf ever there was someone who was destined to appear on the Worst Time Podcast, it’s Barry Ashworth from the mighty Dub Pistols. To put it simply, Barry has more tales of when times went wrong than the average person has had hot dinners. From being imprisoned in Barbados to disgracing himself in Croatia, from narrowly avoiding being a 9/11 casualty to doing a runner when a recording session with Gregory Issacs takes a dark turn. Many more stories come up in the chat between Barry & Chris plus the duo chat about the early big beat days, the Du...2023-05-2333 min
The Worst Time Podcast#6 - Katie OwenFresh from hanging out with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, DJ & presenter Katie Owen shares some brilliant tales with Chris for episode 6 of the Worst Time Podcast! From creepy men in Greece to attempting to interview rock bands under the influence of illicit substances to multiple stories involving urine – Katie has a fair few cracking anecdotes! Plus there’s plenty of DJ related chatter, Beatles related chatter and there’s a special appearance from Katie’s dogs towards the end of the episode. Katie is DJing at festivals such as Neighbourhood & Parklife this year and you can catc...2023-05-1628 min
The Worst Time Podcast#5 - IDLESThe backbone of the fantastic IDLES, bass player Dev & drummer Jon, join Chris for a jam packed special fifth episode of the Worst Time Podcast! Fresh from rehearsing for the first time in months, the duo recount some brilliant stories which include a disruptive crowd member in Detroit, memory loss in Exeter, questionable food in the US, gigging with a dog in Bristol and sleeping on an airport floor in Spain amongst others! It really is a bumper episode this one so get comfy and enjoy. IDLES are touring all over the planet in 2023 and they...2023-05-0933 min
The Worst Time Podcast#4 - Lady NadeThe brilliant folk & americana singer/songwriter Lady Nade steps up to share some of her memories where things didn’t quite go to plan for episode 4 of the Worst Time Podcast! She recounts how an out-of-date passport almost ruined her international gigging opportunities, how a Glastonbury Festival performance didn’t quite turn out the way she was hoping and tells Chris a hilarious anecdote which involves a flight to the US, a pasty and a security toilet! Lady Nade is on the road all summer and you can find her beautiful music on all streaming platforms.2023-05-0227 min
The Worst Time Podcast#3 - Mr.B The Gentleman RhymerIt’s the turn of chap hop legend Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer to sit in the Worst Time Podcast guest seat, and he certainly didn’t disappoint! He tells Chris about the multiple shows which descended into confusing chaos, the meals he’d rather forget and the many other acts he’s been in which include Skank Thing, Junior Blancs, Sgt. Rock, Butternut and of course Collapsed Lung. Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer is currently gigging all over the place as well as planning multiple musical releases.2023-04-2531 min
The Worst Time Podcast#2 - Laura LexxChris welcomes the fantastic Laura Lexx to the podcast! Laura is a stand up comedian as well as the author of two books - Klopp Actually and Pivot. In this episode Laura reminisces on a particularly bad racecourse comedy gig, a truly terrible motorway journey and a drunken episode which caused her to gag some weeks later. Laura is regularly on tour and she has her own podcast that she hosts with her brother - Lexx Education.2023-04-1827 min
The Worst Time Podcast#1 - Alex LoweFor the first ever episode of the Worst Time Podcast, Chris chats to actor & comedian Alex Lowe AKA the man behind the brilliant comedy characters Barry From Watford & Clinton Baptiste. Alex talks about his time working on a children’s TV show, how an early performance with his brother might be the cause of his pre-show nerves and what lead up to his legendary (and slightly questionable) catchphrase being shouted back at him on a recent train journey! Alex is on tour as Clinton Baptiste and he has his own podcast – Clinton Baptiste’s Paranormal Podcast.2023-04-1129 min
The Worst Time PodcastWelcome to The Worst Time PodcastPeople love to talk about their achievements & milestones, but actually we all know the best stories stem from when things completely fall apart and go terribly wrong! The gig that was a disaster, the TV show where your part got written out, the holiday where you lost all your baggage and had to go hiking in your flip flops - everyone has a few tales of woe up their sleeve and Chris Arnold is a man who wants to hear as many of them as possible! Cue a brand new podcast and vessel for these stories - The Worst Time...2023-04-0301 min
Sports SocialEpisode 4: Sports movies draft with guests Jack Leach, Dominic Hoscher and Chris McCoy The boys are joined by special guests from the Booth Review podcast; Jack Leach, Dominic Hoscher, and our good friend Chris McCoy for the first ever Sports Social snake draft. For the first edition we are drafting the best all time sports movies. No categories, no restrictions, just a good ol' fashioned free-for-all snake draft.2021-06-2250 min
Money in the TankMoney in the Tank Ep 16 - Interesting Investing Opportunity (PSTH)This week is a short form episode, due to the recent power outage issues where the boys live we were not able to record our regular podcast.
However! Arnie has an interesting investing opportunity to share with you, Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. a SPAC by Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd.
This show is hosted by two Australian finance professionals, Chris Arnold and Joel Seach.2021-06-2011 min
Sports SocialEpisode 1: NBA/NHL Playoffs, Lefty is back, NFL Draft talk and Stump Andrew Sports TriviaOn this episode of the Sports Social podcast the guys talk a little NBA playoffs, whether or not the play-in tournament was a good idea or not and can the Nets be stopped. NHL playoffs our winners out of each division and a hard series to watch for a Blues fan. We celebrate Phil Mickelson winning the PGA Championship. After giving some time for the dust to settle we discuss the NFL draft with the biggest picks from round one, non-rookie fantasy winners and losers and which rookies will have the biggest impact. And finally end with Chris trying...2021-05-301h 20
The Iowa Idea Podcast34. Chris GersbeckThe Iowa Idea: Chris Gersbeck
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In this episode of The Iowa Idea Podcast, I sit down with Chris Gersbeck. Chris is a producer, publicist and writer based in Queens, NY. He currently produces and makes regular appearances on comedy podcasts Dave Hill: History Fluffer, Dave Hill’s Podcasting Incident, and So… You’re Canadian with Dave Hill, the latter two of which are on the Maximum Fun network. Chris also produces numerous live comedy events throughout New York City under the banner of Dumb Industries and handles publicity for several popular podcasts and comedians including...2020-08-2557 minThe Iowa Idea Podcast24. Chris BernatThe Iowa Idea: Chris Bernat
“Let’s make art!”
In this episode of The Iowa Idea Podcast, I sit down with Chris Bernat. Chris is the lead singer and sometimes rhythm guitarist for the bands Tripmaster Monkey and Chrash. Over the past 20-plus years, I’ve been able to catch Tripmaster Monkey – Chris, Jamie Toal, Wes Haas, and Marty Reyhons. They’ve always put on great shows and have been fun guys to hangout with off stage. So, it was a joy to have Chris talk about creativity and collaboration.
Chris and I discuss his...2020-07-1456 min
Dope Kontent PodcastNFL Week 5 Predictions with Chris Arnold!!The crew go over week 5 predictions with special guest Chris Arnold from CBS Sports Radio 105.3 The Fan!
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The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#30 - The EndAll good things must come to end, and so must the shoddy ones. Hence, welcome to the final episode of the Chris Arnold Travel Podcast. Thanks for tuning in folks, you take care now!2017-05-2800 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#29 - Machu Picchu, PeruThe penultimate Chris Arnold Travel Podcast finds our 'hero' in his final country and home to World Wonder Machu Picchu - Peru. This episode is unfortunately not sponsored by Inca Cola.2017-05-0700 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#28 - Salar De Uyuni, BoliviaIt's a Bolivian-fun-filled episode this week as Chris explores the largest salt flats in the World, the largest dinosaur footprints site in the World and the greatest movie theme song in the World.2017-04-2300 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#27 - Buenos Aires, ArgentinaIt's all tango, protests and Fernet'n'Cola this week folks as Chris is in Argentina's capital - Buenos Aires! Sidenote: also includes content from Salta and San Pedro De Atacama.2017-04-0900 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#26 - Montevideo, UruguayChris arrives in his new favourite country of all time and proceeds to milk a cow, enjoy some funk and drive a golf buggy without crashing it. Big thanks to Seba for all the prime info!2017-04-0200 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#25 - Iguaçu Falls, Brazil & ArgentinaIt's Chris's final podcast from Brazil this week and his constant snacking on delicious churros filled with succulent dulce de leche has marked the unwelcome return of his fat back.2017-03-2600 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#24 - Rio De Janeiro, BrazilIt's fiesta 'o' clock this week as Chris and his travel partner/life guru arrive in Rio de Janeiro! The big question though, will he manage to stay out past 8PM? Tune in to find out!2017-03-1900 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#23 - Santiago, ChileBetter late than never, episode 23 is Chris's first foray into South America. Good news for fans of liquids; drinking alcoholic drinks and drinking non-alcoholic drinks is 90% of the content.2017-03-1200 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#22 - Waitangi, New ZealandChris's final kiwi podcast sees him explore Timaru, Akaroa, the 90 mile beach (real length - 55 miles), the Bay of Islands and Waitangi. Thanks to New Zealand for the good times!2017-02-2600 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#21 - Queenstown, New ZealandYet another jam packed edition of the Chris Arnold Travel Podcast! This episode has it all - mosquitoes, earthquakes, reggae, snow, wind, rocks that look like pancakes and Rammstein.2017-02-1900 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#20 - Golden Bay, New ZealandTwo whole hours of the Chris Arnold Travel Podcast are now available online. What a milestone/waste of time for all involved (please delete as applicable).2017-02-0500 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#19 - Hobbiton, New ZealandChris arrives in New Zealand - famous for its volcanoes, coffee and kiwis (birds not fruit). Although, all he really cares about is visiting as many Hobbit-related hotspots as possible.2017-01-2900 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#18 - Sydney, AustraliaG'day dingos! Introducing Chris's final Aussie podcast; in which he plays lawn bowls, spots a rogue wallaby and watches Jamie T live. But mainly he's just sipping on pints of ale.2017-01-2200 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#17 - Fraser Island, AustraliaChris spends Christmas Day on the largest sand island in the world - Fraser Island. A place overrun with wild dingos who eat human beings for breakfast (and brunch).2017-01-1500 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#16 - Cairns, AustraliaIt's a brand new year and a brand new country! Chris infiltrates the land of kangaroos, koalas and oversized bats with gusto, aplomb and more words he doesn't know the meaning of.2017-01-0800 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#15 - Adam Smith Supreme Chat SpecialSomething different for the final podcast of 2016, Chris sits down for an insightful chat with pro-traveller, beer-enthusiast and future aqua-dweller Adam Smith. Merry Christmas everyone.2016-12-1800 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#14 - Palawan, PhilippinesEpisode 14 of this hip/trendy/groovy podcast finds Chris taken aback by the sheer beauty of Palawan island. Warning: contains even worse karaoke than previous episodes.2016-12-1100 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#13 - Cebu, PhilippinesThe marvellous Filipino islands of Cebu and Bohol get the Chris Arnold Travel Podcast treatment this week. Includes tiny mammals, loud noises and cat impressions.2016-12-0400 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#12 - Bangkok, ThailandChris spends some time in Thailand (not to be confused with Tie-Land off the M6) and thoroughly enjoys his time there. Until the incident with the massage chair that is.2016-11-2700 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#11 - Siem Reap, CambodiaChris is back with a brand new podcast! And this episode has it all; chanting monks, wobbly tuk tuks, randy monkeys and even a splash of poptastic troubadours Duran Duran.2016-11-2000 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#10 - Mondulkiri Province, CambodiaChris defies the critics and reaches double figures travel podcast-wise. To celebrate, here's some chat regarding elephants with topical politics references thrown in for good measure.2016-11-0600 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#9 - Phu Quoc Island, VietnamChris's time in Vietnam is coming to an end and he marks the occasion with a 'Top 5 Vietnamese Quirks That He's Enjoyed Whilst Being In Vietnam' countdown. Classic.2016-10-3000 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#8 - Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamIt's time for episode 8 folks! This week Chris fends off some amorous advances from a dog, tries (and fails) to party with the cool kids and develops the upmost respect for a fruit seller.2016-10-2300 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#7 - Hoi An, VietnamThis week Chris is spinning yarns from his time in Central Vietnam, which include some embarrassing mishaps with both a tailor and a masseuse. Oh my.2016-10-1600 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#6 - Hanoi, VietnamChris is feeling slightly hungover this week, however he's soon appeased by the delights of Vietnam. He also enjoys some cows, caves, coffee and chickens.2016-10-0900 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#5 - Hong Kong, ChinaIt's the final Chinese podcast from Chris; and he's feeling very much like Hilary Clinton, in that every time he tries to speak Donald Trump interrupts him.2016-10-0200 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#4 - Chengdu, ChinaEpisode 4 sees Chris visiting Xi'an and Chengdu in central China; where he discovers pandas, opera, taoism and unusual styles of advertising. Also, he is mocked by a small child.2016-09-2500 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#3 - Shanghai, ChinaChris arrives in Shanghai and to the detriment of his back he begins to over-feast on dumplings and pancakes. He also discusses 'retrowalking'
in a new feature entitled Chinese Quirks.2016-09-1800 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#2 - Beijing, ChinaChris arrives in China's capital and is immediately struck by how fashionable the dogs are. He also visits a great big wall and attempts some "comedy" at an open mic night.2016-09-1100 min
The Chris Arnold Travel Podcast#1 - Tebay Services, United KingdomOne man with average-to-poor enunciation skills podcasts his tales from around the Globe. In this introductory episode, Chris reviews one of the finest service stations in the UK - Tebay.2016-09-0300 min