

Jen Brister (Tasting Menu)
Oct 15, 2025
Stand-up comedian and activist Jen Brister returns, bringing her bold humor and insights. She shares how her culinary tastes have evolved, expressing disdain for nachos and sweet potato fries while recalling her school canteen meals with cheeky humor. Jen discusses her new tour 'Reactive' and reveals her hopes to dine on Miriam Margolies' menu. Expect laughter as she rants about protein shakes and shares a hilarious hen party anecdote. The conversation sparkles with comedic riffs, culminating in her outrage over a terrible tasting menu selection!
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Tastes Changed Since Last Visit
- Jen describes how her tastes changed since her first appearance and that she might no longer choose a cheese board.
- She frames her shift as maturation and jokes about being more complex than hosts assume.
Promote Shows With Direct Calls To Action
- Promote your live shows directly and clearly to drive sales, as Jen does for her Reactive tour and London Apollo date.
- Tell people where to buy tickets and highlight key venues to convert interest into action.
Nachos Are Childish Fare
- Jen criticises nachos as childish, describing them as crisps with cheese and shared germs.
- She refuses to order nachos and reserves them for her kids and partner instead.