Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast

On today's podcast Frank has received some Isle of Man themed gifts and has witnessed a box of communal glasses in a café. He's also been doing some research in to other podcasts for inspiration and there is outside world news from the Rev Kate Bottley.Email the podcast FrankOffTheRadio@avalonuk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank spends a day in Belfast, wallowing in the poetry of Seamus Heaney. The poem referenced are ‘Personal Helicon’ from ‘Death of a Naturalist’ and ‘Limbo’ by Seamus Heaney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank visited the Isle of Wight which led to a meeting with a wrestler and a dispute over a shooting star. There's also a review from The Tablet and some Isle of Man correspondence. Email the podcast FrankOffTheRadio@avalonuk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The team discuss an item of clothing they spotted before recording the podcast and try to get to the bottom of the meaning. Also Frank has had a busy week at the House of Lords and the Opera! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A poem by Ruth Padel results in Frank staring for 15 minutes, at an embroidery of an elephant. The poem referenced is 'Mary's Elephant, Elizabeth Spinet' from 'The Soho Leopard' by Ruth Padel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank has a Go Compare update which leads to a discussion about cartoons and why he thinks puppets could improve all TV and film. There's a Father Christmas prank from a reader and some Temu troubles. Email the podcast Frankofftheradio@avalonuk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast Frank explains how a template response made things awkward with a team member plus trio discuss their latest bed get up. All of this and some outside world news!Email the podcast FrankOffTheRadio@avalonuk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank is more than slightly besotted with ‘Lunch Poems’ by Frank O'Hara. The poems referenced are ‘Personal Poem’ and ‘The Day Lady Died’ by Frank O’Hara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank shares a hilarious mishap of mistaken identity at a restaurant, sparking a lively debate on appearances and coincidences. The conversation takes a turn to the complexities of accessibility in live performances, touching on sign language and modern trigger warnings. Parenting woes provide a backdrop for amusing anecdotes, filled with laughter and relatable moments. The group reflects on evolving cultural sensitivities, sharing experiences from travels that highlight the humor in learning and understanding. Expect witty remarks and delightful stories throughout!

On today's podcast Frank shares his beef with presenters statistics and explains why he finds the losers dance on Strictly Come Dancing so troubling. The team also revisit Frank's run in with Gabby Logan and there is news from The Isle of Man! Email FrankOffTheRadio@avalonuk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices