Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Ep 265: Rick Astley

Oct 2, 2024

This week, British pop royalty Rick Astley joins the conversation. Best known for his iconic hit 'Never Gonna Give You Up,' he dives into his new autobiography, sharing candid stories from his career. They explore his relationship with fame and creativity, and the joy of memorable dining experiences in Italy. Rick also shares humorous culinary anecdotes, including the trials of shellfish consumption and a love for Italian cuisine, all while infusing a sense of nostalgia and good humor into their delightful banter.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast highlights the impact of dating apps on modern relationships, balancing easier connections with the challenge of meaningful interactions.

Hosts emphasize the significance of authenticity in dating profiles and provide expert-backed tips for enhancing compatibility in relationships.

Exploring quirky topics like love spells and astrology, the conversation encourages open-mindedness while humorously reflecting on dating beliefs and experiences.

Deep dives

Navigating the Dating Scene

The hosts share their experiences of reentering the dating world in their thirties, highlighting the difficulties and challenges that come with modern dating. They discuss how technology and dating apps have changed the landscape, making it both easier to connect and more challenging to find meaningful relationships. The conversation addresses common issues like profile setup, where the importance of authenticity in presenting oneself is emphasized. Personal anecdotes about awkward dates and humorous encounters serve to lighten the mood, creating relatable content for the audience.

Intro

2min

Musical Memories and Culinary Journeys

17min

Culinary Quirks and Nostalgic Nibbles

15min

Nostalgic Flavors of Italian Cuisine and Family Holidays

3min

Shellfish and Dining Dilemmas

6min

A Taste of Italy: Cheese, Wine, and Dessert

22min

A Culinary Welcome with a Side of Humor

3min

Rickrolling into the Dream Restaurant this week is British pop royalty, Rick Astley. We Never thought this would happen.

Rick Astley’s autobiography ‘Never’ is out on 10th October, published by Pan Macmillan. Pre-order it here.

Rick is also on a book tour – follow him on social media for dates and tickets.

Follow Rick on Instagram @officialrickastley and Twitter @rickastley

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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