Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Hates Games
Jan 5, 2026
Join Frank, Emily, and Johnny White Really Really!, a comedic quiz enthusiast with a flair for anecdotes. They dive into funny Christmas gift stories and discuss the quirks of birdwatching, including a playful debate about pigeons. Johnny shares his passion for quizzes and recounts a hilarious werewolf game experience. The trio exchanges tales about Doctor Who fandom and the magic of niche comedy. Frank confesses his aversion to party games while feeling guilty over family vouchers, leading to amusing stories of their holiday mishaps.
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When A Great Joke Flops
- Frank recounts a stalled joke about Richard Desmond becoming 'Lord Beaverbrook' that failed because audiences didn't know the reference.
- He uses the story to show how niche historical references can kill a punchline despite the comedian's confidence.
Big Soap And Glass Lessons
- Frank lists peculiar Christmas gifts: a large bar of soap and a glass-blowing lesson and worries about dropping the heavy soap on his foot.
- He amusingly imagines making a glass dish to hold the soap and frets over its size.
Pigeons Are Underrated
- Johnny admits he likes pigeons and defends them as 'feathered dogs' who rely on people.
- The hosts joke about pigeon stigma and how they're underrated compared to seagulls and rats.
