Joe Lycett, the British comedian and mischief maker, joins Adam to discuss live podcast shows, pranktivism, BBC balance, Werner Herzog's views on therapy, mopping debate, and Joe's evolution as a fine artist.
Joe Lysit was inspired to start making art by his friendship with illustrator Mr. Bingo, who motivated him to engage directly with his audience and try different mediums.
Joe Lysit finds joy and consistent happiness in playing games on the Nintendo Switch, mentioning 'The New Elders' as a masterpiece and expressing excitement for the game 'Tear Down'.
Renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog expresses his disdain for therapy and psychoanalysis, emphasizing the dangers of excessive introspection and the importance of striking a balance between introspection and maintaining a healthy mindset.
Deep dives
Inspiration from Mr. Bingo
Joe Lysit was inspired to start making art by his friendship with illustrator Mr. Bingo. Seeing how Mr. Bingo interacted with his audience and sold his own artwork motivated Joe to try different mediums and engage directly with his own audience.
Nintendo Switch and the Joy of Gaming
Joe Lysit finds joy and consistent happiness in playing games on the Nintendo Switch. He mentions 'The New Elders' as a masterpiece and expresses excitement for the game 'Tear Down', a destruction mechanic game that he looks forward to playing on the Switch.
Mopping Techniques and Philosophical Musings
Joe Lysit and Adam Buxton engage in a humorous debate about the definition of mopping and the use of a towel to shuffle around on the floor. They discuss the role of mopping in various contexts and ponder the parameters of what can be considered a mop.
Werner Herzog's view on therapy and introspection
Renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog expresses his disdain for therapy and psychoanalysis, believing it to be responsible for many of the negative aspects of the 20th century. Herzog highlights the dangers of excessive introspection and over-analyzing, stating that it can lead to self-regard, narcissism, and overthinking. While he acknowledges the benefits of leaving certain rooms of the mind unexplored, he emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between introspection and maintaining a healthy mindset.
Joe Lycett's Late Night Lycett Show and career revitalization
Comedian Joe Lycett discusses his experience hosting the Late Night Lycett Show, highlighting how it reinvigorated his career and reignited his passion for television. Lycett initially felt burnt out and contemplated ending his television work before embarking on the show. However, the format of the live show resonated with him, allowing him to embrace the spontaneity, problem-solving, and audience interaction akin to his stand-up performances. This newfound excitement for television led Lycett to view the Late Night Lycett Show as a turning point, reigniting his love for the medium and inspiring him to create more engaging and enjoyable content.
Adam talks with British comedian, presenter, artist, political mischief maker and returning friend of the podcast, Joe Lycett about his ideas for the live podcast shows, Pranktivism, social media, whether BBC balance should extend to Thanos from Avengers Infinity War, Werner Herzog's views on therapy, more on the mopping debate, and Joe's evolution as a fine artist.
This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on November 7th, 2023
The dictaphone joke before the outro was told by Bill, the sound person on Travel Man.
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS HUMOUR SOME MAY FIND OFFENSIVE!
Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.
