Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware Josh Widdicombe
Nov 19, 2025
This week, comedian Josh Widdicombe shares his journey from childhood meals of 'Hippy Stew' to his minimalist fridge philosophy. He delves into the origins of 'The Last Leg' and the creative process behind his new tour, 'Not My Cup of Tea.' Josh discusses the hilarity of school WhatsApp groups, his self-care habits, and even his karaoke favorites. Whether recounting train troubles or local life in Exeter, his witty insights make for an entertaining and relatable conversation!
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Train Schlep From Exeter
- Josh describes leaving London and a fraught train journey after moving to Devon with cancelled services and first-class confusion.
- He recounts sneaking sparkling water from first class after being told only still water was available in his carriage.
Comedians' WhatsApp Bitching
- Josh describes comedians' WhatsApp groups as mostly sharing screen grabs and criticising other comedians' social media material.
- He frames it as standard bitching comparable to any profession's private chatter.
Growing Up On Hippie Stew
- Josh recalls growing up with vegetarian 'hippie stew' and organic wholefoods because his parents were old-school hippies.
- He describes childhood discomfort at standing out but now embraces those food roots.
