Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Jonny Pelham
Aug 13, 2025
Stand-up comedian Jonny Pelham, known for his work on 'Live at the Apollo' and his Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Is It Me?’, dives into a delightful conversational feast. He shares humorous anecdotes about his past gang-member life and his love for simple comforts like bread and butter. The gang hilariously explores the idea of infinite carbonara and champions a unique local curry from Bradford. With playful discussions about childhood culinary memories and the quirks of dining dynamics, Jonny brings laughter and nostalgia to the table.
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Use Empathic Mirroring To Deepen Talk
- Use empathic mirroring to help people open up deeper in conversation by paraphrasing and naming emotions.
- Jonny learned the technique from his therapist parents and used it to defuse bullies by getting them to reflect on their feelings.
Great Butter Reveals Restaurant Value
- Jonny realised restaurant butter can be revelatory and worth paying for because it elevates simple bread into a treat.
- He sees small, crafted details like salted butter as demonstrations of culinary craft and value.
Other People's Homes Motivate Work
- Jonny notices walking into well-kept homes makes him understand why people work hard and earn money.
- He contrasts that clarity with the motivational effect of seeing one's own messy living space.
