Josh Pugh's Cult Heroes

Thank you so much for listening to Series 1 of Josh Pugh's Cult Heroes!We've put together this Best Of episode, featuring some of our favourite moments with our Series 1 guests; Peter Serafinowicz, Hugo Chegwin, Natalie Cassidy, Emily Juniper, Tom Allen, Felicity Aston MBE, Bobby Seagull, Lou Teasdale, Will Robbins, Alan Hudson and Dr Marwan Al-Dawoud.Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!See you in 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week we're joined by the brilliant Tom Allen.Tom spills the beans on his impeccable fashion sense, his upcoming appearance on the Royal Variety Performance and why he's so keen to get chatting to the audience.Tom also chats his favourite things to feature on a buffet, his love for McFly and getting a selfie with Rick Astley.You can follow find Tom on Twitter here and on Instagram here.--Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk to polar explorer Felicity Aston MBE.We talk to Felicity about how her first job out of university was in the Antarctic, what it takes to travel alone for months at a time and what characteristics she looks for in a potential candidate to join her on an expedition.You can follow find Felicity on Twitter here. --Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk to stand up comedian and one half of sketch duo The Lovely Boys, Will Robbins.We talk to Will about moving to London without a plan, working as a chauffeur for a record label owner and working behind the scenes on some of Britain's biggest TV comedy shows. He also chats his guide to becoming one with wellness, and even touches on the elegance of Idris Elba's swimming.Follow Will on Instagram @Willyrobbins and follow The Lovely Boys @thelovelyboys_--Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by actor and soap legend Natalie Cassidy. We talk to Natalie about how she started on Eastenders as a 10 year old, how she got the buzz for performing at the age of 8 and her dream acting role. She also gives us a brutally honest soap acting masterclass and addresses some of the bizarre things on her Wikipedia page. Download, Listen and Review the full episode now.You can find Natalie on Twitter: @Nat_Cassidy and on Instagram: @NatCass1.--Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Josh and Connor are joined by actor, comedian and writer Peter Serafinowicz. We talk to Peter about when he figured out how to nail an impression, what it's like to bring Brian Butterfield to a live audience and how AI (artificial intelligence) is taking over our lives. He also gets passionate about releasing dopamine from his spine, and the proudest moment of his illustrious career. Download, Listen and Review the full episode now. Find Peter on Twitter: @serafinowicz and Instagram: @peterserafinowicz. Find Brian Butterfield on Twitter: @MrBButterfield and Instagram:@brianbutterfield. See Brian Butterfield at the Eventim Apollo on the 14th June 2024! Buy tickets here.--Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Josh and Connor are joined by BAFTA award winning writer, actor and internationally renowned DJ Hugo Chegwin. We chew the fat on all things People Just Do Nothing, from its incarnation on YouTube to becoming a global sensation with a film set in Japan. Hugo talks producing music for Emeli Sandé from his bedroom, finding sanctuary in beats during his childhood and how he has the upmost respect for 'theatre dons'. Download, Listen and Review the full episode now. Follow Hugo on Instagram: @hugob0ssman or X: @hugob0ssman. See Hugo on tour!! https://ra.co/events/1765998--Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Josh and Connor conjure up conversation with Penn and Teller fooling magician Alan Hudson as he burns through what makes him tick. A member of the secretive Inner Magic Circle, he tells us about the first trick he ever saw, what it's like to share the stage with Debbie McGee and he even performs something that blows our mind!Follow Alan on social media @alanhudsonmagic--Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Josh and Connor are joined by artist, illustrator and book binder Emily Juniper to mull over artistic environment, working on collaborative projects and what she'd save in her workshop if she could only keep three items. After living in London, Emily opted for a life by the coast and now hunts down collectable Victorian printing presses, looks in Screwfix for bolts that are hundreds of years old and is in an instrumental figure in keeping the skill of book binding alive.Follow Emily on Instagram @juniperseesOrder 'Chapters', the latest collaboration between Emily and Tim Key, as well as everything else they've done, from Utter & Press: https://www.utterandpress.co.uk/--Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Josh and Connor chat to Lou Teasdale about the perks of having over 5 million followers, getting chased by swarms of directioners and the 5 week tour that turned into FIVE YEARS on the road. After touring the world with one of the biggest boy bands of all time, One Direction, she utilised her new found audience and built a huge brand.You can follow Lou @louteasdale--Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Josh exams Doctor Twitter Marwan Al-Dawoud all things medicine, near death experiences and the concussion that made the headlines. Dr Marwan Al-Dawoud is a National Sports and Exercise Medicine Doctor who has travelled the world working with sport stars at the highest level. He is also the founder of the Islamic Unity Society's blood donation campaign. Find out more information here: https://www.ius.org.uk/giveblood/You can find "Doctor Twitter" here - @DrMarwanAl_DVisit his website: http://www.drmarwan.co.uk--Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Josh Pugh's Cult Heroes. This week Josh quizzes University Challenge star Bobby Seagull all things mathematics, life as a teacher and his new found career opportunities after becoming a social media hit.Britain's math guru Bobby champions educational inclusivity, tells us how we can all get a FREE MATHEMATICAL MOT and reveals that he had never seen an episode of University Challenge before competing on the show. Find Bobby on all socials here - @Bobby_Seagull. --Do you have a cult hero you want to hear more from? Get in touch!joshpughscultheroes@gmail.com@cultheroespod on all socials--Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor KentProduced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Pugh's Cult Heroes is a brand new podcast where each week he interviews guests that hail from an eclectic variety of professions and life experiences. Launching 4th October! Hosted by Josh Pugh and Connor Kent Produced by Connor Kent and Joe PowerRecorded at ITN Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.