Patti Harrison, US stand-up and ‘I Think You Should Leave’ star, talks about her upcoming show, triggering discussions on eating disorders. The hosts engage in lighthearted banter on breasts, nipples, and sparkling water, leading to whimsical musings on food fights and dreamy spaghetti conversations.
Patty Harrison shares her quirky culinary preferences and humorous anecdotes, showcasing her bold choices in comfort foods.
The podcast episode features playful discussions about bathroom mishaps, unexpected situations, and lasting consequences, adding comedic elements to the conversation.
The hosts engage in lighthearted banter and humorous exchanges, exploring dream restaurant menus and hypothetical scenarios with celebrities, maintaining a comedic tone throughout the episode.
Deep dives
Comfort Food Memories and Pescatarian Preferences
Reflecting on childhood comfort foods like Vietnamese kanji and the influence of Pacific heritage, Patty Harrison discusses her preference for spaghetti puttanesca with a non-spicy red sauce. Transitioning to a pescatarian diet, she humorously contemplates the option of a bolognese made with human shit and tampons, highlighting her quirky and bold culinary choices.
Childhood Playfulness and Hotel Robe Mishaps
Engaging in a playful exploration of inner child imageries, James and Patty discuss hypothetical gun ranges and amusing scenarios. James shares a hilariously unfortunate anecdote of his hotel robe mishap, involving a breakfast-induced emergency visit to the bathroom that led to an unforgettable reception desk confrontation about a soiled robe.
Hygienic Dilemmas and Luggage Smells
The conversation humorously delves into hygienic dilemmas triggered by bathroom accidents and reactions to unexpected situations. Patty candidly shares her experience of traveling with soiled underwear and the lasting smell that seeped into other belongings, emphasizing the practical challenges and unexpected consequences of such incidents.
Dream Restaurant Creation
Creating a dream restaurant menu involves unconventional items with delightful twists. The menu includes starters like sourdough outside, followed by a main course of 3D printed chicken congee. As a side dish, fingerling potatoes with garlic are preferred. The ideal drink is a Bloody Mary with a unique 30-inch skewer featuring pickles, lab-grown shrimp, and curly fries. For dessert, a savory cake resembling red velvet cake turns out to be meatloaf, adding a surprising savory touch to the dining experience.
Comedic Podcast Banter
The podcast episode is filled with humorous exchanges and random discussions, ranging from anxiety-induced shifts in algorithm recommendations to experiences with police interrogation footages. The hosts engage in playful banter about dream meals, potential interactions with celebrities like Julia Roberts, and humorous hypothetical scenarios like a TV show featuring savory disguised as sweet dishes. Throughout the episode, the hosts maintain a lighthearted and comedic tone, sharing anecdotes and reactions to various topics.
US stand-up and ‘I Think You Should Leave’ star Patti Harrison is this week’s dream dinner guest. She arrived so early her table wasn’t ready yet.
Trigger warning: this episode contains talk of eating disorders.
Patti Harrison is bringing her show ‘My Huge Tits Huge Because They Are Infected NOT FAKE’ to London’s Soho Theatre at the end of May and the Edinburgh Fringe in August.
