Funny Talks with Ben and Luke

Ben talks about the Christian pilgrimage to Lourdes he went on when he was 17, specifically the part where some priests touched him inappropriately in a magical bath. They also talk about Louis C.K.’s pre-#MeToo #MeToo movie, I Love You, Daddy, which Luke watched recently. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro/Outro Music Written and Performed by Matt Johnson.

Is it a good idea to discuss the dicey topic of paedophilia on a comedy podcast? This week, Ben and Luke set out to answer that question. They also tell two anecdotes: the time it took three attempts for a lemon-related prank to work out and they time they trespassed in their own school to shoot a sitcom pilot to show BBC execs. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro/Outro Music Written and Performed by Matt Johnson.

Ben and Luke talk about the reality series Love Island, which just might be the death of culture, as well as pervy YouTubers and Luke’s disastrous flight back from Portugal. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro/Outro Music Written and Performed by Matt Johnson.

Warning! Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame follow. Luke is one of the few people who still hasn’t seen it, and he had it spoiled by Spencer. He and Ben discuss the controversy surrounding Thor’s weight gain, making money through YouTube, and the laziness of Disney’s live-action remakes. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro/Outro Music Written and Performed by Matt Johnson.

Ben and Luke discuss the upcoming Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs and Shaw, Spike Lee’s ever-changing attitude towards the Oscars, and Chris Rock’s new Saw reboot. Plus, Ben reads out texts he sent to his girlfriend when he was highly intoxicated during his recent trip to Amsterdam with Luke. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro/Outro Music Written and Performed by Matt Johnson.

Ben and Luke discuss Stephen Pugh’s poem about Liverpool and question the accuracy of some of his observations about the city.

Recorded the morning after Liverpool won the European Cup, Ben and Luke talk about the fans’ role in sports and Warner Bros.’ casting of Robert Pattinson in the role of Batman. Luke tells the story of when he booked a table for his date at Taco Bell after being misled by a satirical gag in the futuristic action thriller Demolition Man. Then, they discuss the merits and flaws of Netflix’s urban fantasy film Bright and how Netflix spends its money.

Ben and Luke conclude their interview with Caveparty front man Miru Song by discussing the band’s upcoming EP. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro/Outro Music Written and Performed by Matt Johnson.

Ben and Luke’s interview with Miru Song of Caveparty continues as Miru discusses his South Korean roots and the 18-month period he’ll soon be required by law to serve in their armed forces. They talk about the conflict in North Korea, which Miru could end up being a part of. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro/Outro Music Written and Performed by Matt Johnson.

Ben and Luke speak to Caveparty’s Miru Song about how the band members work together, his pre-gig feelings of dread, and his primary musical influences. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro/Outro Music Written and Performed by Matt Johnson.

The second part of Ben and Luke’s in-depth interview with Jessica Wallace about acting methods, influences, and which celebrities Ben and Luke have spotted on the streets of major cities. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro/Outro Music Written and Performed by Matt Johnson.

Ben and Luke sit down with Jessica Wallace to discuss the craft of acting, the fears of performing, and why she moved from California to Liverpool. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro/Outro Music Written and Performed by Matt Johnson.

We previously released a blooper reel of the original outro when the outro was about two minutes long. The new one’s only 14 seconds long, but it still took Ben, Luke, Spencer, and Matt over eight minutes to record it, so we’re releasing the blooper reel as a whole episode. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Guitar Rock Riff" from UnRoyalty.com.

Ben and Luke tell stories from their school days, including the time they were auctioned off in a dating raffle and the time Luke was dragged out of bed by his I.T. teacher. Also, Luke discusses his deformed spine. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Guitar Rock Riff" from UnRoyalty.com.

Ben and Luke contrast and compare the three actors who played Spider-Man in the space of a decade. They also tell a story from the making of their student film Blowback in which fake blood exploded all over Ben’s kitchen and discuss the seat of Ben’s jeans, the oversaturation of superhero movies, the downfall of the James Bond franchise, and how modern films should be colour-graded. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Guitar Rock Riff" from UnRoyalty.com.

Ben and Luke talk about Disney’s surprise move to rehire James Gunn to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, having previously fired him from the franchise for tweeting offensive jokes. They also discuss Chris Pratt’s homophobic church and respond to a recent commenter who criticised the Max Landis episode. Plus, Luke reviews Ricky Gervais’ new Netflix series After Life and Ben recounts the time he was sexually assaulted by a dog. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Guitar Rock Riff" from UnRoyalty.com.

Emma Mackenzie joins Ben and Luke in the studio to discuss the sexist trolls that have gone after Brie Larson and Captain Marvel over the past couple of weeks, as well as the new laws that will restrict who can watch porn. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Guitar Rock Riff" from UnRoyalty.com.

Luke discusses his acting method, saying actors are essentially “talking props,” which leads him and Ben to talk about actors who are famously difficult to work with. They also tell stories from the making of their film Blowback and Ben describes the time a teacher called him “r******d.” FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com.

Luke complains about the time his house was broken into when Ben left the back door open, Ben talks about a horrendously racist charity drag show his girlfriend went to see, and the guys list off all the famous people who have liked posts on the podcast’s official Instagram page. Meanwhile, Matt draws caricatures of Ben and Luke in the background. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com.

Luke and Spencer talk about a music video they recently made for Caveparty's "Strange Lullaby." Also, Luke blames Ben for the second-degree burns he recently suffered as a result of a chair Ben broke. Then they bring up a years-old debate about a gin and juice stain Ben spilled on Luke's carpet and Matt talks about the time his old studio got broken into. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com.

Ben and Luke talk about the hate crime Jussie Smollett allegedly faked and the girl who joined a terrorist group and now wants to come home. They also discuss the films of the Coen brothers, Yul Brynner's weird beyond-the-grave anti-smoking ad, and Donald Trump's alleged kinky dealings with a Russian hooker. (Disclaimer: Ben incorrectly names Michael Avenatti as Smollett's lawyer. Avenatti has been linked to the R. Kelly case, another recent celebrity scandal, so Ben simply got confused. Also, Ben and Luke mistake the girl in Syria who wants to come back to the UK and the 10-year-old girl who got pregnant as being the same person when they're two separate people. Ben and Luke were very tired on the day of the recording.) FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com.

Ben and Luke's discussion on progressiveness in entertainment expands to the inclusion of non-binary actors in television and Kevin Spacey's strangely wholesome YouTube video "Let Me Be Frank." FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com.

Ben and Luke beg their listeners to give money to their Kickstarter campaign and discuss the "It was a different time" excuse that is used these days in defence of older comedy that uses politically incorrect terms and practices, eg Life of Brian. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com.

As a clip from the HBO special Talking Funny resurfaces online, Ben and Luke discuss the place of the N word in comedy. Plus, Ben talks about the Welsh paedophiles who repeatedly tried to rape him at a rock festival. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com.

Ben talks about a controversial set he did at Luke's 21st birthday party and the bit he will have to retire when Chris Hemsworth's Men in Black reboot comes out. Plus, Ben and Luke talk about some of the comedians they've met when Ben has performed at comedy clubs, like the one who pretended to be mentally challenged (and the one who actually was). FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com.

As the Kevin Hart Oscar hosting saga rages on, Ben and Luke suggest different hosts (including themselves) and comment on the effects of Hart's homophobia on a larger scale. Plus, Spencer draws a dog and turns it into a dick and Ben and Luke recommend Netflix shows. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com.

Ben and Luke discuss the likes of James Gunn and Roseanne Barr, who have lost jobs due to inappropriate tweets. They also tell tales of booking snafus, burnt arses, and bestiality. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKE. Hosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke Jamieson. Shot and Edited by Spencer Cammayo. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio. Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White Comic. Outro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com.

Ben and Luke share their hatred of screenwriter Max Landis, while Ben vows off performing in Stoke due to a recent unsuccessful gig. Also, since the episode came in a little short, you can enjoy the blooper reel from when Ben and Luke initially tried to record their outro. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKEHosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke JamiesonShot and Edited by Spencer CammayoProduced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White ComicOutro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com

Ben and Luke get morbid as they discuss the celebrity deaths of 2018 and deliver some candid truths about themselves along the way. Bear in mind that this was recorded before the tragic passing of Stan Lee, so that's why he doesn't get a mention. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKEHosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke JamiesonShot and Edited by Spencer CammayoProduced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White ComicOutro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com

Ben and Luke discuss the documentary The Problem with Apu and the subsequent removal of Apu from The Simpsons. Plus, they talk about Joaquin Phoenix's new Joker movie, as they both disagree on whether or not it will be good. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKEHosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke JamiesonShot and Edited by Spencer CammayoProduced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White ComicOutro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com

Ben and Luke talk about the #MeToo movement one year on and what the rules should be. They also discuss accused comics like Louis C.K. and Aziz Ansari who have begun performing again. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKEHosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke JamiesonShot and Edited by Spencer CammayoProduced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White ComicOutro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com

Ben and Luke discuss a recent incident at the Comedy Store in which Ben was kicked off-stage for telling an offensive joke and ask if there really is anything you shouldn't joke about. FUNNY TALKS WITH BEN AND LUKEHosted by Ben Sherlock and Luke JamiesonShot and Edited by Spencer CammayoProduced, Recorded, and Mixed by Matt Johnson at Soundback Recording Studio Intro Music: "This Ain't the End" by White ComicOutro Music: "Bustin' Loose" from Audionautix.com