Destination is a weekly, improvised and darkly comic podcast illuminating a 15-minute slice of one person’s journey. Other characters breeze in as fleeting points of contact through telephone calls, thoughts and hallucinations. So much can change in 15 minutes. Recorded in real time with a varyi…
Longform improv comedy podcast
Badger McParagraph is taking a break from her demanding job. After a one-sided boat tutorial, she is rowing among the fjords and enjoying nature on her way to legendary restaurant Fäviken. Goblins, trolls and a broken sausage invade her quiet time and work just won't stop calling. With Lloydie James Lloyd, Mark Rawle, Rhiannon Vivian, Maria Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Claudia Ti.
Toby is rushing towards the National Tram Museum with the enthusiasm of a child, accompanied by his girlfriend Susan who is cycling just as fast as she can to keep up with his car. Caught in the crossfire of a difficult quiz question, will Toby ever make his destination? With Lloydie James Lloyd, Mark Rawle, Rhiannon Vivian, Maria Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Ian Muttucumaroe.
Dan is planning an evening out at the Churchill War Rooms. He's bringing his date, his brother, a Churchill impressionist and a lot of explosives, but does he know enough exciting facts about Winston Churchill? With Jon Bolden, Maria Peters, Brendan Murphy, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.
Susan prayed to Diana for her friend George's operation to go well, but now the Goddess is asking for payment. As Susan makes her way to a haunted castle, she doubts whether George actually made it through the operation... With Lee Simpson, Brendan Murphy, Maria Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Owen Scrivens.
Tim is the actor famous for children's character Tickle-Tockle. He has no faith in his daughter's ballet skills, but is still trying to make Delilah's recital on four flat tyres. With strange allegations and a redesign of Tickle-Tockle to 'digital' will he make it through the day? With Tom Salinsky, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Seanie Ruttledge
Malcolm is on his way to the Telescope Factory to pick up the expensive R106 model. His drunken mother, his useless agent and his colleague-wanna-be-friend all keep putting obstacles in his way... Can Terry from Terryscopes save the day? With Lee Simpson, Brendan Murphy, Maria Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Liam Brennan
After we record Destination, we chat to the improvisers that made the episode with us. It's not a chat about improvisation, but about real life stories, journeys and opinions that making the show inspired or reminded us of. With Tim Sniffen, Rhiannon Vivian, Liam Brennan, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.
Kirk Taco is known to be a very effective Wendy's HR manager, so he's the natural template for a new VR programme training people in the front line of the fast food industry. He can always manage a crisis, when Joanne can't leave her bad boyfriend or when Taylor puts herself in a room temperature deep fat fryer. He sure grew out of that weakness he had as a child... or did he? With Tim Sniffen, Rhiannon Vivian, Liam Brennan, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Nathan Keates.
Barrington has been commissioned to take a photograph of himself naked at the point in space where the universe ends and while he's at it, plant a bomb. Will Doctor X beat him to it? Will Mister Balls intervene? The thing is, time gets tricky at the very end... With Brendan Murphy, Jonathan Monkhouse, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by James Whittaker.
Wendoline is trying to have a holiday but she is a tooth fairy that is constantly in demand. She's working on getting Jolene's teeth back, off to hold a child's hand and rescuing colleague Oberon from under a pillow. With all her kindness and love, she still cannot see that a particular fairy loves her back. With Brendan Murphy, Jonathan Monkhouse, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Roderick Millar.
Time travel can be complicated and dangerous, even more so if you don’t have insurance. Meet Nixon, Thatcher and Keith on this action adventure. And remember, advice from your older self can be invaluable: don’t bother collecting those Panini stickers because you’ll never find the last one. With Brendan Murphy, Tom Webster, Mark Rawle, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Nicola Leach.
Terry is missing his daughter's 16th birthday for a boat trip adventure to Libertalia. It seems like the fun choice with live action role play and a tricorn hat, but he hadn't quite anticipated murderous sirens or evil seals. Will he live to see his daughter again? With Brendan Murphy, Jonathan Monkhouse, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Mark Joseph.
Downtrodden Nigel Fishgatherer is travelling to North Yorkshire to pick up some fish, but protestors will be surrounding the site with placards saying 'fish off'. With his rich, competitive brother Paul breathing down his neck and his earnest child Timmy caught up in the fish-blood throwing, how will Nigel get through the day? With Tom Webster, Brendan Murphy, Mark Rawle, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by James Witt.
Ted 'Teddy' of the Testicles is playing a one time jazz gig at Courtney Pine's Late Night Cafe on the Isle of Wight. His big influences are The Burning Trees of Alabama and the feel of a woman on a cold frosty night. With his cross ex-wife Mel en route, some bad medical risks and a lapsed jazz license, will Edward be able to play? With Brendan Murphy, Tom Webster, Mark Rawle, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Robin Wiggs
Dr Theodore Petrotenki is rushing to the site of a UFO landing in rural Dorset. He is both thrilled and terrified to be the ambassador for the new visitors. The aliens start raising local tensions by running over a fence and lifting a cow. It's getting harder and harder to tell who is one of them... Will Dr Petrotenki help or destroy them? With Edmund Fargher, Jinni Lyons, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.
Sally is on her way to the Coven of Witches gift shop in Burley. The pressure of passing herself off as a witch is getting to her, she may not even be able to speak 'basic witch fiddle-faddle'. How will she cope with her 14 cats going crazy, her one-date ex getting creepier by the minute and those room-stealing flower-arrangers? With Jinni Lyons, Rhiannon Vivian, Edmund Fargher, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.
Paul Onion has sneaked off work in order to present his 'machine' at Tragic Land. Despite pleading calls from his Boss, his Nanna and his ex-girlfriend, he is determined to make the journey. Rube Goldberg has become an admirer of Paul's work, but has he really designed something special, or is he a cog in a much larger machine? With Jinni Lyons, Trilochon Chatterjee, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Ken Gordon.
Charlotte is going to Melting Man Festival despite her father's disapproval, Michael is talking openly on the phone about dealing drugs and Dr Amesh Paval will be cryogenically freezing her Uncle until modern science can fix his tickly cough. With Jinni Lyons, Trilochon Chatterjee, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Ken Gordon.
Llaura has started building a three-storey windowless museum in Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. As no other building in the town has ever been higher than a bungalow, Llan Drogo, the Council of Five believe that she is playing God. With pitchforks, glaziers, pagans, bards and the new Mayor involved, will she ever finish the building? With Jinni Lyons, Trilochon Chatterjee, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Tom Hodge.
Rachel is going back to the lovely clam village to give a bioluminescent talk. Terry from work has asked her to take pearls while she is down there and he will end up in Davy Jones's locker if she doesn't. Will Rachel cheat on her husband with Marcel the masseur? Will her lack of shark insurance come back to bite her? And just how many baths can one daughter take? With Maria Peters, Jinni Lyons, Liz Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by @roderickmillar
After we record Destination, we chat to the improvisers that made the episode with us. It's not a chat about improvisation, but about real life stories, journeys and opinions that making the show inspired or reminded us of. With Maria Peters, Liz Peters, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by @classicrathjen
Jenny Digg is on her way to a big digging party at JCB World and Mummy has made a spectacular jumper depicting Indiana Jones in the Last Crusade. It all seems rather lovely until the Souls are released... what they can do with a biro is something to be feared. With Maria Peters, Liz Peters, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by @classicrathjen
Professor Julia Montgomery is on her way to get married at the Cockroach Hall of Fame. It is an odd place to get married and she certainly hasn't invited her suicidal mother or Miguel her sometime lover, but cockroaches mean everything to her. They might even mean too much. To the strains of WKFGGYWK Radio, Professor Montgomery begins her deadly journey. With Brendan Murphy, Jonathan Monkhouse, Maria Peters, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Jonah Fazel.
Simon is an antique dealer. He is very precise. Simon by name and Simon by nature. He likes to know how things are spelled and what their value is. Dr Bartholomew Crashbandikoop wants Simon to travel to Judea as soon as possible but Simon is concerned that too many other people share his name. With Jinni Lyons, Dave Waller, Jonathan Monkhouse, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.
It is Dr Sígi's first time on the Antarctic continent, but she is in competition with her identical twin brother Ralph who is doing his research in the Arctic. It's cold, but her friend Jonti advises that she put her car in a glove. Her boss Wilhelm Scream worries that the Antarctic will melt before she gets to work but he has signed off on her delivering a bear. With Maria Peters, Brendan Murphy, Jinni Lyons, Jonathan Monkhouse, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by @aedaily
A simple birdwatching trip can get complicated. The B&B and the boat seem to be horribly over-booked, Welsh Daniel is hungry for new Facebook likes, a neighbour has put a suspicious package in Nick's car boot and now there's a danger he'll miss the amazing Zebra Pelican. With Maria Peters, Brendan Murphy, Jinni Lyons, Jonathan Monkhouse, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Amy Cooke-Hodgeson.
Diane is off on a hot date which is making her so nervous her hands are slipping off the steering wheel. She's gone through so many dates, but no one has ever lived up to her perfect ex-boyfriend; American rollover intern Sean McTrough. She soon learns that if she is wearing a trustworthy skirt, anything is possible. With Chris Mead, Rhiannon Vivian, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.
Roy Shepperton really needs some solitude, so he's on his way to a space castle to chill out. But how will he relax while Mr Galbraith is on his tail for 50,000 credits, he urgently needs to return his mech and his Mum is in the bath with a bear? With Jonathan Monkhouse, Rhiannon Vivian, Jinni Lyons, Lloydie James Lloyd, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Adam Merritt
Chuck and Samuel are racing one another to the centre of the Earth. The (not crazy) squirrels are fixing leaks, demanding better conditions and more nuts. Chuck's accountant, Darry, is worried that the journey will cost more than the prize money, but as his former lover Mr Captain advises; when you race to the centre of the Earth, "first, you must plumb the centre of yourself..." With Dave Waller, Richard Soames, Rhiannon Vivian, Jonathan Monkhouse, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Arfie Mansfield.
After we record Destination, we chat to the improvisers that made the episode with us. It's not a chat about improvisation, but about real life stories, journeys and opinions that making the show inspired or reminded us of. With Jules Munns, Chris Mead, Jenny Rowe, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte and Tony Harris.
This is a special musical episode starring the Maydays with Joe Samuel improvising on keys. Dating is difficult for Sarah Bunn, but amidst the attentions of Neil, Jeremy and Jo, there is a very special elephant called Martin who sat on a phone at the Midlands Safari Park. With Jules Munns, Chris Mead, Jenny Rowe, Rhiannon Vivian, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.
Jack Spencer is heading to work to deal with a pile-up of bodies from the weekend. He is picking up Dr Alucard on the way who wants to book an Air B&B tomb with no bats and shit. With Diane from Marble World chasing up an appointment, little Timmy on work experience and his wife going into labour, it's proving to be a dead busy weekend. With Jonathan Monkhouse, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Mark Craig.
Martin is driving to Hangman's Hill to get on board with his ancestry. His Great Grandfather was Cheeky Joe, one of the creepiest executioners of olden times. It's Martin's six-month anniversary with his girlfriend, but will he miss it to see what happens when the planets align?
Glenda drives the prison bus. Today, she has wrongly programmed her satellite navigation to take the inmates to a nice cafe that makes it's own sourdough bread. Steve from Love Creative PR is worried about how this will come across in the press, especially when there's a bomb on board. Meanwhile, Glenda awkwardly discusses bird jizz with Bob from the Ornithology Group. With Jonathan Monkhouse, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Órla Mc Govern.
David Michel has the same name as David Michel; the same name as many other David Michels. He has an amazing travelling office with a printer on the roof, but that might be a problem for his car insurance. He's on his way to see the Mayor where he'll be receiving his chocolate key for all of Dudley. With Shaun Lowthian, Rhys Collier and Helen O'Donnell of Do Not Adjust Your Stage and Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Ken Gordon
Professor Brian Henderson has two jobs: a reluctant landlord and head of the Butterfly Weaponisation Division at the Eden Project. His tenants have leaking pipes and there is a terrible smell. When his research team find a crossword in the DNA of the Black Argyle butterfly, things go terribly wrong. Meanwhile, Brian's tenants cannot hear anything over the smell. With Dave Waller, Richard Soames, Rhiannon Vivian, Jonathan Monkhouse, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by @troddenBratt
Susan is getting married. The groom is working on a passionate and cheesy speech on a 3 to 1 ratio and Mum is recycling the table plans from the last three weddings. With a drunk maid of honour, three Luigis in the mix and De Courceys worried that white is not her colour; how will she ever pull this wedding off? With Dave Waller, Liam Brennan, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris Recorded live at the Hoopla Comedy Club at the Miller in London.
Casey is a flying vet, popping in to solve a terrible cat problem in Warrnambool, Australia. Unfortunately it transpires that her teacher - Professor Jobsworth - was awful and Casey is technically uncertified. What will this mean for the local dingos, wombats, kangaroos and stereotypes? With Oliver Senton, Chris Mead, Maria Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Julia Knight
Linda is on her way to the jewel in New Zealand's tourism crown; a village that is dedicated to the Hobbit village from the books of JRR Tolkien. Her Dad is very worried that magic and wizards will undo her Christianity. Not only that, but her orcish stalker Gogrin is getting a little too close and Simon's one true ring has gone missing. With Jonathan Monkhouse, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Edmund Fargher.
Andrew has been solving mysteries since he was 10 years old and that's what takes him to a secret smugglers' cave in Dorset. Andrew loves everyone and everyone loves Andrew; which, frankly, can be a problem. Will Andrew get to Dorset? Will he break up any marriages? Will he solve the curse of the zombie pirate? With Dave Waller, Chris Mead, Jonathan Monkhouse, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by @crowleynco & @theoodloz Recorded live at @ORLTheatre courtesy of @OvercoatsWooden and Radioman in London.
After we record Destination, we chat to the improvisers that made the episode with us. It's not a chat about improvisation, but about real life stories, journeys and opinions that making the show inspired or reminded us of. With Shaun Lowthian, Rhys Collier and Helen O'Donnell of Do Not Adjust Your Stage and Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.
Natalie is a very busy woman and she doesn't always have time for her family. She has forgotten one of her children at the Funplex, left her Mother beyond her Care Home trial period and failed to prepare for the coming of her new chocolate labrador. If that weren't stressful enough, Desmond from Hove Council is monitoring her calls and her brother Dean is torturing geese. With Shaun Lowthian, Rhys Collier and Helen O'Donnell of Do Not Adjust Your Stage and Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by Rebecca MacMillan.
Louise is a seismologist, but her honorary doctorate is in Positivity. She is the person to go to for advice. What should you stock in your Stuff shop? Should you wear red or blue to work? Should you keep your subscription to Keep On Truckin' magazine? Louise will set you right. With Dave Waller, Richard Soames, Rhiannon Vivian, Jonathan Monkhouse, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Diane O'Connor.
After a difficult emotional journey, all Clark can do is drive. Will he be driven mad by the guilt of leaving Whiskers behind? Can He-Man give him helpful advice? Beware of long straight roads, difficult break ups and Satan in all his glory at... Devils Tower. With Jill Bernard, Eric Heiberg, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Ian Hayles.
Ghost stories! Murder! A mysterious ferryman... Barry Shields is on his way to Alcatraz to record a podcast with inmate 431, but it's going to be even more exciting than he first imagined. Perhaps a little too exciting. With Edmund Fargher, Jonathan Monkhouse, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. Recorded live at Giggleloop at the Wheatsheaf in London.
After we record Destination, we chat to the improvisers that made the episode with us. It's not a chat about improvisation, but about real life stories, journeys and opinions that making the show inspired or reminded us of. With Oliver Senton, Chris Mead, Maria Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.
Gary is on the cutting edge of lawnmower technology. But how will his design fare on the new Scrapheap Challenge Robot Wars TV show? Is the Flymo ZX52 worth losing your family for? And just how many Garys are there in the world... With Oliver Senton, Chris Mead, Maria Peters, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by Jess O'Neill
Climbing Everest! Waterskiing! Test driving a jet pack! Dan is doing none of these things. In fact, he's on his way to IKEA while all of his friends are having a much better time. Should he settle for reindeer jerky, or is there something more to life? With Jonathan Monkhouse, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris.
Maggie French is travelling through the streets of Paris towards the gaping mouth of the creepy underground cities. She is struggling to keep on the right side, attempting to steer her Mum from xenophobia and fending off fears of zombies, witches and triple pregnancy. With Chris Mead, Rhiannon Vivian, Jules Munns, Jenny Rowe, Joe Samuel (on keyboard), Katy Schutte & Tony Harris. This destination suggested by @theLILshow
Jo Lean is an aspiring male Dolly Parton impersonator racing against Joel Spleen to get to Dollywood first and make his dreams come true. But with a sister wanting to be Arnie, a dad wanting to be Susan Sarandon and his mum wanting to be a cat, how can he possibly stand out? Recorded live at Giggleloop's improv night in London. With Jonathan Monkhouse, Chris Mead, Jinni Lyons, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by @giggleloopstuff
What the heck does 'the white goose has laid an egg' mean? Tom Collins has been flown half way across the world to be an expert in his chosen field of employment, they've given him a car designed by NASA and he's on his way to the Pentagon. But seriously, is goose code for something? With Dave Waller, Jonathan Monkhouse, Jinni Lyons, Lloydie James Lloyd, Katy Schutte & Tony Harris This destination suggested by @vaguelymarkish