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In Sketching Out – two British doctors hang up their stethoscopes to administer a weekly dose of surreal sketch and improv comedy. In a serious world, take time to be silly. Follow along on Instagram and Twitter: instagram.com/coldplatescomedy twitter.co

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    • Dec 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Ep 29. Mr Tickle's in a Pickle - I'm a Celebrity Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 64:12


    Jungle Fest is upon us! And committee members Winnie the Pooh, Terry the Tiger, Mr Tickle, H from Steps and other oft' found jungle creatures are preparing to launch the best ever Jungle Fest... since the one in 1995, which was amazing and will of course never EVER be topped. But when the main stage is taken over by film crews, producers and D-list celebrities, the committee must band together to save the festival from ruin and the leader of the celebrities: an amorphous man named Matt... Find out in this special episode of Sketching Out! Please rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Follow us: Instagram Contact us

    Ep 28. A Lack of Truss and an Ex Chequer - Welcome Aboard King Charles Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 84:19


    It's everyone's first day in their new roles - Charles as King, Liz Truss as PM, William as the Prince of Wales, and Harry starting Spanish duolingo. What modifications need to be made to the throne? Why are there corgi safeguarding concerns? How will the gang strengthen the pound? Find out in this special episode of Sketching Out! Please rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 27. London's Curdling – Heat Wave Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 59:13


    On the hottest day in UK history, the young royals – William, Kate, Meghan & Harry – set out on a mission to cool down the nation. How does the Queen keep cool in this weather? Is a strong king a well fed king? What's David Attenborough like behind closed doors? What does Q call his new headquarters? Find out in this special heat wave episode of Sketching Out! Featuring: Will, Kate, Meghan, Harry, Judi Dench, Michael Caine, Harry Potter, Queen Elizabeth II, and the comedy of Camilla Parker Bowles. Please rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 26. Crank It to Eleven – Stranger Things Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 36:16


    Hawkins – Population 10,000, zero labs. The Massive Hawkins Roller Disco Competition is coming to… Hawkins! For the first time in ten years! But when rumours of a MONSTROUSLY brilliant roller disco team circulate about town, even the Hellfire Club fear stiff competition. Can Will match Hopper in a drinking competition? Will Eleven form full sentences? And WHAT is with all these Russians?! So grab your Eggos, don't be a skater hater, and join us for this Stranger Things episode of Sketching Out! Please rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 25. Triceratops of the Charts with Thin Lizard – Jurassic Park Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 38:00


    30 million years in the future, dinosaurs run the earth again, and humans are extinct… but missed… UNTIL a wealthy entrepreneur spots a gap in the entertainment market, which he calls… "People Park"! That's right, a human reserve for dinosaur safari. That's dinosaurs who go on safari to look at humans. You get it. But predictably, things start to go awry. Will the park be a roaring success? Does the entrepreneur have other motives for reviving humanity? Is bringing back humans a BIG mistake? Find out in this Jurassic Park episode of Sketching Out! Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 24. Package Left With 221A – Sherlock Holmes Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 47:19


    It's Sherlock Holmes's birthday and Watson has planned a special surprise. They're off to the famous Baker Street escape rooms where Watson – tired of being just a sidekick – plans to best his mentor and take his rightful place as the protagonist. But things take a turn for the darker as the owner reveals himself to be Sherlock's nemesis. Will Holmes and Watson escape from the rooms? Will Watson come out on top? Will Holmes ever get his birthday present? Will people stop accidentally coming to 221a Baker Street? Find out in this Sherlock Holmes episode of Sketching Out. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 23. Justice Fatigue – Batman Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 52:36


    Gotham City - not a drop of crime remains and everyone is happy… except the Batman. For who is he when he's not fighting crime? Just a frightened boy with unresolved trauma? Yes, that. Luckily, an unprecedented heist at Gotham Comedy Club will call Batman back from retirement to take on everyone's favourite villains - including the new regional manager of Pret A Manger - all while Jack Whitehall does jokes about pistachio nuts. And they might just be the best jokes he's ever made… by far. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 22. Queenie Todd and the Demon Couple of California – Jubilee Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 46:59


    It's the morning of the Jubilee and Elizabeth has never been so excited. She's waited 70 years to evolve into the Platinum Queen, but all isn't going to plan. If the Jubilee is to be saved then William, Kate, Harry and Meghan will have to put aside their differences and work together! Will William fulfil his destiny? Will Harry stay sober? Will Boris Johnson correctly name all the members of Dumbledore's Army? Will the Queen's chamberpot be emptied? Find out in the Jubilee Special of Sketching Out… and God save the Queen… if you like. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 21. Ocean's 11 Herbs and Spices – Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 35:50


    Halloween Special! Sketches "Butler", "Ouija", and "Freddy" make contact. Meanwhile, we improvise the plot of a spooky Ocean's 11. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 20. Casino Royale with Cheese – Bond Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 37:29


    Season 1 finale! We improvise the plot of a Bond film. Meanwhile, “Leaf Saga: Part 1” sketches phlo–em into your ears. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 19. Phil's Harmonic Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 24:56


    Sketches "Talent", "Missing", and "Traditions" are returned safely home. Does Britain got talent? Why do the police have to regularly raid Classic FM? Where is the 'lost and found'? What's on your bucket list? Meanwhile, Phil baffles Adam with a magic trick. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 18. Phone a Mastermind

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 25:10


    Sketches "Outstanding", "Bath", and "Boxcrates" stew in their own filth. What makes a place outstanding? What level of pirate impersonation is offensive? How does hacking work? Meanwhile, Adam needs help on Mastermind. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 17. These Sleeves Are Made of Green – C. Parr Remix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 24:18


    Sketches "Psychic", "Age", and "Frisbee" get stuck on the roof. Why won't Ainsley Harriott give anyone his TV code? What does your moon chart say about you? How can feet treat mental illness? What does the phrase ‘piss and vinegar' mean? Meanwhile, Henry VIII can't find his ticket for the club cloakroom. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 16. Davey Cameron Is a Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 22:31


    Sketches "Link", "Interview", and "Globe" blast into your sound holes. Is Davey Cameron a pie? Why will soft-top cars go out of fashion? How did Shakespeare make money during the plague pandemic? Meanwhile, Phil & Adam help promote "Shakespeare's Globe". Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 15. Eleanor Screw of Hammer Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 22:49


    Sketches "Sad", "Hospital", and "Andy" try to brighten the mood. Why can't Michael Bublé remember his songs? Are you a bayonet or screw person? Can eating more than six bananas kill you? Meanwhile, John Travolta isn't happy with his new car. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 14. Sauron's Sarnies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 36:43


    Sketches "Doom", "Trial", and "Royal" are presented to the court. What else did Sauron want to be engraved on the ring? Can you live stream a trial whilst on jury duty? Why is Tim Berners-Lee still using the yellow pages? Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan plan to move in with P Diddy. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 13. Sword Swallowing Tim and the Virulent Case of Tonsillitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 31:48


    Sketches "Love", "Doctor", and "Hotel" enter the foyer. Why is the Dalai Lama changing opticians? Is "hate-day" a viable holiday? Why are all the circus sword swallowers transitioning to music? Meanwhile, Siri tells us the difference between four- and five-star hotels. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 12. Michael Phelps and the Infected Swim Bladder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 28:57


    Sketches "Truth", "Swimming", and "War" enter no man's land. Do you miss the Wild West days of the internet? What is a lie? Does cyanide go out of date? Meanwhile, the general conscripts Adam to fight off the beaches. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 11. Patents for Dummies – Patent Pending

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 39:13


    Sketches "Watch", "Hearts", and "Tin" are taken off the shelf. Can Adam write a Simpsons episode? What motivates James Dyson? Why don't all tins have ring pulls? Does Eckhart Tolle have a place in the apocalypse? Meanwhile, an egg-related prophecy is fulfilled. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 10. The Council of Organs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 33:52


    Sketches "Defend", "Checkup", and "Summer" will see you now. Which Disney Princess with a gun are you? Which organ is most likely to kick out the appendix? What are the three prerequisites for auto-cannibalism? When will walking to the shops be an Olympic event? Meanwhile, Batman has financial troubles. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 9. The Best Clown Cobbler This Side of Mississippi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 44:32


    Sketches "Waste", "English", and "Donation" are placed on the fridge. Would you let your child leave the circus for dentistry? Is it time to start a car wash for the catholic church? Do bishops own yachts? Can you talk about space in too many podcast episodes? Meanwhile, we plan each other's funerals. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

    Ep 8. Voldemort IPA - Harry Potter Special⚡️

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 43:22


    Sketches "Dumbledore", "Christmas", and "Fidelius" enter into the Triwizard Tournament. Would wizards use the internet? What would the Buddha find in the room of requirement? Does Professor Quirrell have a safeword? What exactly is the function of a rubber duck? Meanwhile, Ron steals the Elder Wand. Follow us: Twitter.com/coldplatecomedy Instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Contact us via coldplatescomedy.com

    Ep 7. Brains on Trains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 37:05


    Sketches "Finale", "Minute", and "Bus" pull up to the station. Why is Dec always looking at Ant's pulsating femoral artery? Is cheese best in string form? Why does my cat smell like dog? After this planet, and the next planet, how many do we have left? Meanwhile, there's trouble at the biochemical warfare facility. Special thanks to Malcolm for his question. Follow us: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Contact us via coldplatescomedy.com

    Ep 6. Super Shirtless Southgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 32:18


    Sketches "Wireless", "Blue", and "Telephone" come off the subs bench. What happens when you call 999? Who is our best dressage ice skater? Why are country roads so narrow? Why won't the Tories watch Oliver Twist? Meanwhile, there's trouble in the England changing room. Follow us: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Sign up for the newsletter: coldplatescomedy.com

    Ep 5. Rated H for Habitable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 32:24


    Sketches "Magic", "Banking", and "Passion" are flung into the abyss. Was credit worth overthrowing the monarchy? Will humans be around forever? Où est l'abattoir? Meanwhile, there's miscommunication at NASA. Sign up for the newsletter and follow us on social media: coldplatescomedy.com

    Ep 4. G7 Penguin Slaughterhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 27:16


    Sketches "Shock", "Wiseman", and "Bag" enter the arena. Are all popes loved? Will bags outlive humans? Should we just listen to what Martin Lewis says? Meanwhile, we suspect Joe Biden is trying to assassinate Boris Johnson. Follow us: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Contact us via www.coldplatescomedy.com

    Ep 3. High Alert at the Louvre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 26:53


    Sketches "Fleas", "Politics" and "Recede" are offered as tributes to the comedy gods. How many dogs have you met in jobs? What is an “on fleek” eyebrow? Who must die to give my hair a shine? When should we cash in on the Mona Lisa? Meanwhile, we discuss a hungry Jeffrey Bezos. Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy Instagram: instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Visit www.coldplatescomedy.com for links to sketches and to submit questions.

    Ep 2. Goodbye, Dear Bilbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 27:34


    Phil and Adam present two audio sketches: “Bond” and “Cancelling”. Does a licence to kill expire? Does James Bond have a line manager? What is noise cancelling? Meanwhile, Adam discusses his biggest fear. Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy Instagram: instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Visit www.coldplatescomedy.com for links to sketches and to submit questions.

    Ep 1. Sorry Surrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 28:59


    Phil and Adam present two audio sketches: “Whistleblowing” and “Feed”. Can you have too many blow puns? Is a bigger whistle a better whistle? Are we against a dystopian future? Meanwhile, Adam isn't convinced by a brand of multivitamins. Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy Instagram: instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Visit www.coldplatescomedy.com for links to sketches and to submit questions.

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