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Jun 5, 2024 • 55min
Claes Bang
This week Rob is joined by Danish actor, and undercover musician, Claes Bang to talk about his upcoming historical epic, William Tell. Claes shares how his career has exploded on the global stage after his award-winning performance in The Square, starring alongside Elisabeth Moss and Dominic West. The pair discuss their comedy connections, from to Sharon Horgan to Stephen Merchant, and Claes shares how Mark Gatiss helped him find humour in the darker roles, while taking on Dracula.

May 29, 2024 • 45min
Adam Garcia
From flying cars in rural England to the dancefloors of Brooklyn, this week's guest has done it all. Join Rob as he welcomes star of the stage and screen, Adam Garcia, onto the pod. Adam shares what it was like working with the Bee Gees and being part of the stage production of Saturday Night Fever. The pair discuss their experiences working with mutual friend Kenneth Branagh and Adam shares stories from his current nationwide tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

May 22, 2024 • 49min
Michelle de Swarte
From the glamorous world of the New York modeling scene to London's comedy circuits, this week’s guest, Michelle de Swarte, has done it all. Rob finds out how Michelle was discovered, about her move to America and what drew her into comedy. The pair also discuss working with Katherine Ryan and Michelle reveals the inspiration behind her new comedy drama series, Spent.

May 15, 2024 • 50min
Tom Walker
From political outrage to scathing between broadcast rants. He's everyone's favourite fictional political correspondent, it is of course Tom Walker aka Jonathan Pie. Rob finds out the story behind Jonathan Pie and the long road to viral success. The pair discuss comedy inspirations and Tom shares what he'd like to do next.

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May 8, 2024 • 55min
Aisling Bea
Aisling Bea, an Irish comedian and actress celebrated for her roles in Channel 4's Alice & Jack and Avoidance, joins for a rich conversation. She shares her experiences navigating ADHD and how it influences her creativity. The dialogue also touches on her surprising win in a comedy competition amidst humorous chaos, and the playful dynamics of dog ownership. Aisling delves into the pressures of comedy in a male-dominated space, revealing her insights on vulnerability and connection in performance, all laced with her signature wit.

May 1, 2024 • 1h 7min
Tom Davis
Kicking off the new series on the pod, Rob welcomes a big guest who’s everyone’s favourite King of suburbia. From murder mysteries to gold heists, he’s done it all. It is of course the hugely talented, Tom Davis! Rob and Tom chat about his latest tour and what it was like working with Lee Mack and Timothée Chalamet. The pair also discuss the highs and lows of touring and Tom reveals why he had to become a secret sausage dealer on the set of Wonka…

Apr 24, 2024 • 43min
The Hollywood Best Of
This week, Rob looks back at some of the biggest Hollywood guests he's had on the pod. Revisiting Michael Cera, who shares how he found acting; David Harbour on how he landed his role in Stranger Things and Will Ferrell who shares how he once pranked Rob on set...

Mar 28, 2024 • 58min
The Best Of - Episode 4
For the fourth and final instalment of the Best Of compilations, Rob looks back at more of the best bits from the series. From Ben Miller on how he broke into the comedy scene, to Anton Du Beke on ballroom dancing and Joanna Lumley on the swinging sixties and seventies in London.

Mar 21, 2024 • 57min
The Best Of - Episode 3
From Take That to Mid Morning Matters, this week on the pod, Rob looks back at more of the best moments from the series. Revisiting Robbie Williams, who shares the secrets behind his performances. Katherine Ryan, who talks about balancing comedy with having children and Tim Key, on the stories behind Sidekick Simon.

Mar 14, 2024 • 59min
The Best Of - Episode 1
This week, Rob looks back at some of the best moments of the series. From Steve Coogan on Julia Davis and Alan Partridge, to Steve Pemberton on the final series of Inside No. 9 and Ashley Jensen sharing stories about some of the famous faces she worked with on Extras.