Ed Gamble

Join historian Dr. Annie Gray and comedian Ed Gamble as they unwrap the flamboyant life of Alexis Soyer, a 19th-century culinary pioneer. They delve into his journey from humble beginnings in France to fame in Britain, spotlighting his innovations like the portable stove and vibrant soup kitchen during the Crimean War. With humor, they discuss Soyer's extravagant dishes and the quirky nature of 19th-century dining. Plus, they explore how he helped shape food branding, turning kitchen creations into a spectacle and leaving a lasting culinary legacy.

Who was Lord Byron and why did he drive the girls (and many boys) so wild? Find out about this scandalous early celebrity who was described as, "mad, bad and dangerous to know". Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Ed Gamble and historian Dr Corin Throsby.This episode was produced by Dan Morelle and scripted and researched by Emma Nagouse.

Ed Gamble, comic and podcaster, discusses the idea of reincarnation by imagining life as a cat, favorite film remakes, Nicolas Cage admiration, and impactful film moments. The episode is filled with humor and entertaining reflections on food, tour experiences, writing a show, and pet peeves in prequels.

Host Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Corin Throsby and Comedian Ed Gamble to look at the role and development of vampire characters throughout 19th century Gothic literature and its continuing effect on pop culture today. Which vampire character is based on infamous bad boy Lord Byron? Who was the first vampire character to have fangs? And in case you ever need to know, just how many ways are there to kill a vampire?

Comedian Ed Gamble chats with host Brett Goldstein about deep Edinburgh Fringe runs, big men as nannies in movies, horror films like Hereditary, John Lithgow's acting chops, emotional moments in films, memorable movie scenes, and sexy film themes. They also discuss directorial styles of filmmakers, Mark Wahlberg's acting range, and a whimsical scenario of choosing one DVD for eternity in heaven's movie night.