THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
ADAM BUXTON
British comedian Adam Buxton talks with interesting people. The rambly conversations are sometimes funny, sometimes more serious with funny bits. Adam makes the jingles and records the intros and outros for most episodes while walking with his dog friend Rosie in the East Anglian countryside where he lives with his wife and three children.Adam has appeared in films such as Hot Fuzz, Stardust and Son Of Rambow as well as a variety of TV shows in the UK. Since 2007 he has hosted BUG, a live show that combines music videos and comedy that became a TV series on Sky Atlantic in 2012. From time to time he also does live shows featuring just his own material. Along with lifelong friend Joe Cornish, he also is one half of the award-winning TV, radio and podcast duo Adam and Joe.You can find many of the jingles Adam makes for the podcast as well as bonus material and a selection of Adam's YouTube videos on his website: adam-buxton.co.ukYes, Adam is writing this himself using the third person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Sep 21, 2024 • 1h 23min
EP.225 - MIRIAM MARGOLYES
Adam talks with British/Australian actor, writer and presenter Miriam Margolyes about airing strong opinions and causing offence, embarrassment around death, her houseguest policy, steamed veg, why Barbara Streisand is up herself, why Martin Scorsese is interested in posh people and much else.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS VERY STRONG LANGUAGE This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on July 22nd, 2024Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSADAM AND JOE LIVE AT ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL - 5th December, 2024OH MIRIAM! STORIES FROM AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE by Miriam Margolyes - 2023 (2nd HAND FROM ABE BOOKS)THIS MUCH IS TRUE by Miriam Margolyes - 2021 (2nd HAND FROM ABE BOOKS)MILLION DOLLAR LOVER (BBC SOUNDS) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
EP.224 - FENTON BAILEY
Adam Buxton chats with Rupaul's Drag Race producer Fenton Bailey about reality TV's influence, focusing on Don Trump. They discuss managing vanity, media manipulation, and cosmetic enhancements. The conversation delves into conspiracy theories, memeification in movies, and media ethics. They touch on the impact of reality TV on politics and recommend insightful documentaries.
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Mar 10, 2024 • 1h 21min
EP.223 - JESSICA KNAPPETT
British actor Jessica Knappett discusses making sitcoms, organ exploding stress, Yorkshire song origins, energy balls, and fixing the world with love in a hilarious chat with Adam Buxton.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 24min
EP.222 - GEORGE MONBIOT
Adam and George Monbiot discuss harmful farming practices, boarding schools' impact, changing views on nuclear power, and sources of hope. They chat about cider-making, kayaking, and emotional resilience. The conversation covers family dynamics, trauma from boarding school, and the need for sustainable farming practices.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 58min
EP.221 - TIM HEIDECKER
Tim Heidecker discusses early influences, non-comedy music, Bob Dylan, and antagonizing the alt-right. They cover Randy Newman, Beatles history, critiquing American stand-up, and visual aesthetics. The conversation delves into comedy, music, and a movie about a secluded life in the desert.
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Feb 18, 2024 • 1h 11min
EP.220 - FRED ARMISEN
Fred Armisen shares hotel hacks, insights from hanging out with David Bowie's producer, and nerdy facts from David Byrne. They discuss Talking Heads, Paul McCartney, Portlandia sketches, SNL audition nerves, and New York accents.
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Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 11min
EP.219 - AYISHAT AKANBI
Ayishat Akanbi discusses changing the conversation around social justice, wokeness, and identity. The episode also covers self-discovery, language evolution, cultural values, and coping mechanisms. Adam solves mysteries from a Christmas podcast and discusses culture wars, hypocrisy, and therapy.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 29min
EP.218 - WERNER HERZOG
Werner Herzog, legendary German filmmaker, talks about AI poetry, email etiquette, LA being like ancient Rome, a WWII soldier who hid in the jungle for 29 years, therapy, trauma, David Blaine, and going into orbit.
Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 47min
EP.217 - ADAM AND JOE LIVE @ ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL
Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish share festive waffle cake, Made Up Jokes, Eggcorns, and a Travelling Tale. They exchange audio gifts, including success tips and a live rendition of a Song Wars classic. They discuss homelessness, their involvement in Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning, the power of perseverance, misunderstandings, playful banter, and fan messages. They create a humorous song about the Queen's wishes for 2024 and promote Squarespace for setting up websites.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 22min
EP.216 - JOE LYCETT
Joe Lycett, the British comedian and mischief maker, joins Adam to discuss live podcast shows, pranktivism, BBC balance, Werner Herzog's views on therapy, mopping debate, and Joe's evolution as a fine artist.
