Nick Helm joins us to decide who and what would be the worst collection of people and things to be stuck with on a desert island. He's in Edinburgh, so if you're up there, or planning to be there, why not go and see him and have a lovely time? And if even the thought of laughing and being generally entertained makes you feel good, then come and see us for Desert Island Dicks LIVE, on Thursday 6th October in Balham, London, as part of the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival - link here: https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/balham/the-bedford/cheerful-earful-podcast-festival?t=tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's a comedian, musician, actor and now guest on Desert Island Dicks, he's Vir Das. Taking a break from his Edinburgh run, he talks to Dan about people and things that would make his life on a desert island miserable, but fortunately whilst doing so he is very funny, so get stuck in and enjoy the podcast. If you're a fan of Desert Island Dicks, or just want something to get you out of the house, then we're kicking off the Cheerful Earful podcast in October with a great guest, so get your tickets now before the cost of living gets so high you have to live in a tent in your living room and the idea of leaving the house is too terrifying to bear. Thanks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Fairburn joins us today to discuss all that is wrong in the world, or rather all that could be wrong in the world, if her world was a desert island full of people and things she hated. She does a fine job, so roll up your ears and swallow down some fresh dicks. Don't forget you can come and see the show live in October as part of the Cheerful Earful podcast, by googling that or by following the link that I've put along with this episode. Bye. e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fin Taylor is the person speaking to Dan in this episode of the podcast. He's funny, he's got stuff to get off his chest, and both of those things make for a strong episode of Desert Island Dicks, so get amongst it. If this kind of thing makes you happy then you should definitely come and see us do the podcast live. We're helping open the Cheerful Earful podcast festival in October - you can get tickets by googling that name, or by going to the link in this description. I might even buy you a drink, depending on how deep into the cost of living crisis we are by then. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The incomparable Reginald D Hunter joins us on this episode for the same reason that everyone else joins us - to tell us about the worst people and things he could be stuck with on a desert island, but of course he does it in his own inimitable way, and it was a great deal of fun. If you enjoy this (or any of our other episodes), then come and see us live in October as part of the Cheerful Earful podcast festival - we'll be doing the podcast in front of an audience with a great guest and could be there. So do it via the accompanying link, or search Cheerful Earful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tessa Coates is many things: writer, comedian, one half of the Nobody Panic podcast and more besides. But today, she can add yet another string to her bow, as she becomes the next guest on Desert Island Dicks, and gives us all a taste of what her personal hell would look like on a desert island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellie White is a very funny person and this outing is no exception to that rule. She took time to distract herself from the heatwave as we were recording to share her thoughts on who and what would be the worst people and things to be stuck on an island with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back for a new series and Dan is joined by the utterly wonderful Harry Trevaldwyn to discuss all the worst people and things to be stuck on an island with.  We've also been nominated for an award at the British Podcast Awards in the Best Entertainment category. It won't make any difference to your listening experience, we just wanted to brag a little. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by writer, editor, model and public speaker Jamie Windust. They roll up their sleeves and get stuck right into the process of choosing the worst people and things to be stuck with on a desert island with. Fortunately for you, the dickishness of the choices is inversely proportional to the funniness of the podcast, so it's a very enjoyable listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Dan is joined by none other than Nigel Ng, best-known for his character Uncle Roger. Today though he's here as himself, which is fine by us, as he's a very funny standup comedian, and has some great choices for the worst people and things to be stuck with on a desert island. Listen good suckers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices