Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains
Plosive
You might have SEEN Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell on Taskmaster but would you be interested in LISTENING to them? Can comedy’s biggest fruitcakes conquer the podcast movement? Imagine if they did! Basically, it is a sort of catch-up more than anything, full to the brim with sprawling anecdotes and highly important theorems. Hosted by Lucy Beaumont (Hull) and Sam Campbell (Australia). If you have any ideas for segments please email lucyandsamsperfectbrains@gmail.com. They will do anything! As long as it is interesting and on the right side of the law. Produced by Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Oct 24, 2025 • 25min
Murals - Dean Zeus Colman and Gill Adams
Lucy and Sam go off the wall with on the wall artist, Dean Zeus Colman. Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2025 • 28min
Perfect Outfits
Fit check. OOTD. GRWM. Lucy and Sam choose their perfect outfit. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2025 • 34min
Spin the Bottle - Tim Key and Gill Adams
Lucy, Sam and their favourite celebrity guests are beholden to the power of the bottle. If it lands on you, your fate is sealed.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2025 • 4min
Theme Song Reveal - Mike Wozniak
So long to the boys from above, as we enter the Secret Garden of Babylon. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2025 • 49min
Planning Session Unbrained - Perfect Brians and James Acaster
Perfect Brains is coming back. Ahead of its return, Lucy and Sam hold a very important planning session so that they can both emotionally, physically and spiritually prepare for weekly podcasting.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams, Naomi Parnell and Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2025 • 2min
Series 2 Trailer - Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains
Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains returns this Friday 3 October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2024 • 31min
Ep 21: School's Out
For the series finale, Lucy and Sam delve into the past to decide what's to come in the future. They're joined by a man instrumental in Lucy's life, Mr Richard Green.Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 9, 2024 • 21min
Ep 20: Responding to Perfectionists
Lucy and Sam check their mail. Remember once you open an envelope it can never ever be closed. Pigeons used to deliver messages but now they don't seem to know what to do with themselves. Oh well.Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep 19: Conch All Stars – John Kearns and Damion Priestley
John Kearns, known for his engaging discussions, and artist Damion Priestley bring humor and insight to the table. They explore the conch shell's role in communication, share hilarious anecdotes about childhood games and quirky consumer products, and delve into the absurdities of shopping trends. The conversation lightens up with amusing tales of a friend's pet chicken's funeral and memorable cooking mishaps, all wrapped in a warm atmosphere of nostalgia and friendship.
Jul 26, 2024 • 26min
Ep 18: Unthinkable Visions
Lucy and Sam investigate the mysteries of all those suspicious occurrences you never actually see but absolutely know aliens are responsible (or the government) (or electricians).Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
