Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Seafood Salesman
Jul 25, 2025
Join a whimsical journey that begins with a stand-up gig in a castle, filled with quirky tales. Meet the fictional Mr. Cockle, a hilarious seafood salesman, and dive into urban myths and peculiar food choices. Enjoy amusing anecdotes from memorable pub encounters, and share in the chaos of a gig gone awry, including lost directions and a comical fire alarm. Laugh along as they reminisce about a chihuahua’s unique antics and explore the unexpected popularity of orange juice. It's a charming mix of nostalgia, humor, and community spirit!
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Mr Cockle, The Seafood Salesman
- Frank Skinner recalls Mr Cockle, a seafood salesman with a theatrical pub entrance.
- Mr Cockle would offer seafood with vinegar and shouted quirky phrases like "food poisoning shark shit" at pub-goers.
Kippers and Sherry Ritual
- Frank recalls buying kippers on Fridays, enduring vomiting yet still eating them with sherry.
- He humorously links aristocratic and abstract diets with this unusual combination.
Unexpected Pub Invitation
- Frank shares a story of a woman inviting him back to her place with an unexpected twist involving her mother.
- Feeling uneasy, he fled rather than stay, showing vulnerability in dating experiences.
