Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank's New Year's Resolution
Jan 26, 2026
Sara Barron, stand-up comedian and returning conversationalist, joins Frank and Emily. They trade music memories and jingles, swap stories about crowdwork and bizarre show anecdotes, debate tooth whitening and cultural norms, and dive into nostalgic TV, Gladiators and Springsteen riffs. Quick Outside World detours and playful banter keep things lively.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Unexpected Bass Player Brag
- Frank describes meeting a bass player who modestly claimed he played on major tracks like Michael Jackson's "Earth's Song."
- The encounter led Frank to reflect on not understanding the role of bass and his habit of poking at people.
Puppy Joy Tainted By Future Loss
- Sara shares the emotional burden of puppy ownership: intense present joy mixed with knowledge of a short lifespan.
- She describes moments of affection interrupted by the thought of future loss and the built-in obsolescence of dogs.
Pull Back From Probing Remarks
- Frank's New Year's resolution is to stop accidentally offending people by probing too hard.
- He recommends pulling back from aggressive poking and adopting a "don't go there" approach in conversations.
