

The Ricky Gervais Show
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington
For years, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington entertained listeners with their nonsense on XFM. In 2005, they launched a podcast with The Guardian, delivering five series of absurdity over three years and over 300 million downloads by 2011. Join the famously ridiculous trio every Thursday as they discuss everything from horses in houses, paper rounds, and fat babies to Karl’s diary, poetry, Aunty Nora, man moths, hairy Chinese kids, and of course, monkey news.
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Dec 26, 2024 • 36min
S01 E04 - The Loneliest Man Ever
The hosts dive into the quirky idea of gifting goats for charity, hilariously critiquing the disconnect between good intentions and actual needs. They muse about Virgin Galactic's space adventures, blending excitement with a dose of humorous skepticism about isolation in space. Listener emails spark eccentric rants, leading to playful wedding anecdotes and absurd quotes. The laughter peaks with a wild segment on a chat show hosted by a chimp, showcasing their unique take on the absurdities of life and celebrity culture.

Dec 19, 2024 • 31min
S01 E03 - Monkey Feels A Right Tit
The hosts dive into the wild world of chimp sanctuaries and the ethics surrounding aggressive monkeys. They share hilarious tales of outrageous celebrity eating contests, leaving no bizarre food unmentioned. A whimsical exploration of aging backwards sparks thoughts on life cycles, while teenagers' absurd protests add a touch of nostalgia. The banter flows into relatable everyday embarrassments with a festive twist, making for a delightful mix of humor and thought-provoking commentary that’ll keep you entertained.

Dec 12, 2024 • 33min
S01 E02 - Plonkticus
Prepare for a wild ride through bizarre topics that challenge societal norms! The hosts dive into the strange world of Cambodian midget fighting and the ethical dilemmas it raises. They hilariously recount a deceptive charity experience while reflecting on attitudes toward homelessness. The absurdity continues with Serbian sex machines and the humor found in monkey shopping adventures. It’s a playful exploration of humanity, technology, and the quirks of animal behavior that guarantees plenty of laughs!

Dec 5, 2024 • 32min
S01 E01 - The Little Banana Machine
The hosts dive into a playful debate about technology, pondering whether MP3 players could survive a caveman's gaze. They hilariously explore the absurdity of monkeys training for space travel, complete with a banana dispenser aboard a fictional spaceship. The conversation takes a spooky turn as they share eerie personal anecdotes about ghosts and haunted places, balancing humor with fascination for the paranormal. From discussing humanity’s quirks to supernatural shenanigans, the banter is both absurd and entertaining.

Oct 18, 2024 • 2min
The Ricky Gervais Show - Trailer
FIRST EPISODE OUT 5TH DECEMBER! FOLLOW FOR NOTIFICATIONS!Whether you’ve been a fan for years or you’re just discovering the madness, you’ll be in stitches listening to the pure, unfiltered nonsense these three spout. It’s a masterclass in utter boswellox that’ll leave you wondering how they come up with this stuff.The first series will be broadcast from Thursday 5th December on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and a trailer for the series is out now! The series will mark the 19th anniversary of its original release, with the upcoming episodes aligning with the original release dates.EPISODES RELEASED WEEKLY