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Munkfish

Well-known member
May 1, 2006
12,089
:lolol:

Saw the live show a couple of weeks back in Birmingham. Predictably bizarre but brilliant. Bob Mortimer is a genius.

The Highland stories.

'she had plenty of ample tit to spare' When I listened to that I laughed out loud on a train, recieved several funny looks.
 


Arthur

Well-known member
Jul 8, 2003
8,760
Buxted Harbour
I listened to the latest Flintoff Savage and The Ping Pong Guy. Really good.

As said above, Savage get's the P ripped from him which I enjoy.

A brilliant quote from him was something along the lines of

"My mate Dave from Wrexham is a taxi driver. He's a mate for life. I can only really count my proper friends on one hand. He's one. I know if I was stuck anywhere, they are the friends I could call"

Flintoff: "That's because he's a taxi driver."

Go back and listen to the others. Flintoff's story about viagra (second or third episode maybe) had me laughing out loud in the middle of the office.

I think I'm a bit like you in that I can't/couldn't stand Savage but he comes across pretty well on this podcast. Total thickett, but at least he seems a bit more human than he does on TV and his dreadful time with us (although that comes up in one episode - something about Nicky Forster (I think) moving his car). The episode he talks about his dad is genuinely moving. Flintoff is also very open about his mental health issues.

Only one episode left sadly. Hope it gets another run.
 


seagully

Cock-knobs!
Jun 30, 2006
2,960
Battle
The Highland stories.

'she had plenty of ample tit to spare' When I listened to that I laughed out loud on a train, recieved several funny looks.

Haha they are my favourite bits of the show. Closely followed by the Gangs of the EPL. Fingers crossed for some Albion related tales next season perhaps?!
 




mejonaNO12 aka riskit

Well-known member
Dec 4, 2003
21,922
England
Go back and listen to the others. Flintoff's story about viagra (second or third episode maybe) had me laughing out loud in the middle of the office.

I think I'm a bit like you in that I can't/couldn't stand Savage but he comes across pretty well on this podcast. Total thickett, but at least he seems a bit more human than he does on TV and his dreadful time with us (although that comes up in one episode - something about Nicky Forster (I think) moving his car). The episode he talks about his dad is genuinely moving. Flintoff is also very open about his mental health issues.

Only one episode left sadly. Hope it gets another run.

I'm currently working in reverse chronological order on these. They are wonderful.

The balance between the 3 presenters is brilliant.
 


thedonkeycentrehalf

Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
Jul 7, 2003
9,341
Not sure if it has been mentioned before (can't be arsed to go all the way through) but if you like Gary Delaney's comedy (bloke from Mock The Week) and those types of comedy panel games then Panelbeaters Comedy is worth a listen.

Basic premise is the standard comedy panel show but without the restrictions of TV/radio and with the added value of Death (played by Rob Mulholland) who judges the show and kills off one of the contestants at the end. It is mainly Northern based comics - some known including Jason Manford, Justin Moorehouse - some not so well known but most of them are very entertaining.
 


Jbanged

New member
Jan 16, 2013
1,209
Barcelona
Not sure if it has been mentioned before (can't be arsed to go all the way through) but if you like Gary Delaney's comedy (bloke from Mock The Week) and those types of comedy panel games then Panelbeaters Comedy is worth a listen.

Basic premise is the standard comedy panel show but without the restrictions of TV/radio and with the added value of Death (played by Rob Mulholland) who judges the show and kills off one of the contestants at the end. It is mainly Northern based comics - some known including Jason Manford, Justin Moorehouse - some not so well known but most of them are very entertaining.

Just downloaded the first four episodes from your recommendation. I will give it a listen to in bed!
 






Brightonfan1983

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
4,863
UK
I've done a couple of episodes of At Home with Colin Murray: Jimmy White, and Ian Wright. JW comes across as the NICEST chap. It's kinda interesting. The problem is, I cannot get past my utter and deep dislike of Murray. He seems to think that part of his popularity is down to him braying on about how cool he feels having so many sporting legends as mates. He's turning into Simon Bates (one for the kids, there). Loathsome. And now he's returned to make Fighting Talk less than essential listening. Which is a shame.
 


Brightonfan1983

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Jul 5, 2003
4,863
UK
I'm slightly biased, but some of my colleagues in the University of Liverpool podcast produce amazing academic content on a broad range of topics, the most recent being an analysis of the DUP that made me reassess my views of them.

I'm downloading a few of these now. Always space for some brain-growing.
Our Man in the Middle East is superb. Not sexy (Israel etc) but Jeremy Bowen alone is worth the license fee.
 




Scappa

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Jul 5, 2017
1,590
Doug Stanhope Podcast. A few favourite episodes - #2 Goosekirk - a tale of a drug mule sentenced to time in a Brazilian jail, #5&6 Alaska stories, #23 Rebecca Vitsmun, OK tornado survivor, #76 Dean Potter character assassination #160 James Inman brand relaunch

Sword & Scale - features a variety of narrated true crime stories using interviews with criminals, witnesses, victims, authors, 911 call audio, witness testimony, trial audio, interrogation tapes. Subjects as diverse as the effectiveness of prison as rehabilitation, capital punishment, murders broadcast on social media, maternal filicide, serial killers such as Belle Gunness and HH Holmes, institutional child abuse, psychotic episodes.

Near The Wild: Alaska Podcast - close friends of Doug Stanhope, producer Greg Chaille and stand-up comedian/bar owner/trickster Matt Becker, along with John Norris, chew the fat about daily life in The Last Frontier, and on the road with touring comics

TMS Pint-size podcast
 


Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,888
West west west Sussex
Summer is my downtime for 'casts so I traditionally look for something new.
With that in mind I've stumbled into Crime In Sport.

It's American, too long with plenty of bad language.

2 comedians dissect a case where a sports star, predominantly American (but I'm currently listening to them try and get their heads round Rugby because of Marc Cecillon) who fall from grace.

The hosts are rude, snarky, and certainly aren't PC.
They've grated me we a few trains of thought, but I bring this to you as they've also made me properly laugh out loud.
 


MattBackHome

Well-known member
Jul 7, 2003
11,873
Jimbo and Producer Ben leaving Guardian Football Weekly to start a new one with Ian Mackintosh. I hope Barry and the rest of the team go with them, but I can envisage the Guardian getting Max Rushton into the hotseat instead.

Shame as it's consistently been among the very best football podcasts going.
 




Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,888
West west west Sussex
Hey moderators one for you.

The latest West Wing Weekly is the episode where Josh gets involved with a t'internet messageboard based on him in the White House.

It turns out that subplot is based on real life events as Aaron Sorkin got himself embroiled the same way.
The podcast begins with the full story and an interview with the actual moderators Sorkin parodies in the show.

Got to love the behind the scenes stuff, like this.
 


Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,888
West west west Sussex
Origins with James Andrew Miller.

This isn't a recommendation as such, as I haven't actually listened to the Podcast, but I have just listened to an interview with Miller.

Well regarded author goes deep into something specific, starting with Curb Your Enthusiasm.
It appears to begin with a general overview, before moving onto specific cast character episodes to pick an choose from.

It looks like it might be an interesting series as Miller is currently working on an eclectic mix of topics inc pop culture, personal, and even architecture.
 


DFL JCL

Well-known member
Jan 8, 2016
814
Adam Buxton has released another pod with Louis Theroux. Buxton's podcasts are great, but the ones with Louis tend to be especially funny.
 


cheshunt seagull

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
2,594
I'm a fan of the 'Waking Up' podcast from Sam Harris. He is probably best known for being an atheist and his views on Islam as 'the motherlode of bad ideas' but he also is highly critical of Trump and aspects of the left. I don't agree with all his views but they are always well presented and they have made me review some of my cosier assumptions. He has some controversial guests and doesn't shy away from sensitive topics but the interviews last 90 mins to over 2 hours which really gives him a chance to explore these. Also ranges into topics like AI and mindfulness. Recommended as a good antidote to the sound bites and stifling of debate that we see too often these days. If you like C Hitchens and Dawkins you are likely to enjoy this.
 








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