THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST

Adam talks with British writer, actor and comedian Jonny Sweet about class, shame, not feeling at home in your own skin and other themes in his debut novel The Kellerby Code, as well as how promoting a book encourages authors to make up a load of bullshit about the themes in their books. Adam and Jonny also swap news of ailments and an unsettling Shiatsu experience, and in the outro, Adam talks in a queasily sincere way about what the late Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson meant to him.Conversations recorded in London on 12th November, 2024 and 29th April, 2025Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and additional conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen GreenPICS AND RELATED LINKS ON ADAM'S WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with English author, actor and frontperson of seminal ska band The Selecter, Pauline Black about the early days of Two Tone, her experiences growing up feeling out of place as part of an adoptive family in Essex and how she came to be reunited with her biological mother.Conversation recorded face-to-face in Coventry on 8th May, 2025Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and additional conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen Green WATCH PAULINE BLACK: A 2-TONE STORY - 2025 (SKY ARTS)PICS AND RELATED LINKS (ON ADAM'S WEBSITE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British-Guyanese rapper Loyle Carner about Mums, Dads, being a parent, kids' music, bear attacks, managing ADHD, unwelcome thoughts and the value (vs the potential danger) of hope.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 12th May, 2025Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and additional conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen Green SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERPIC AND MORE LINKS (ON ADAM'S WEBSITE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/Adam talks with British writer/actor/comedians Tim Key and Tom Basden about their comedy film The Ballad Of Wallis Island, private comedy gigs, AI identity theft, and being told off on bikes. Plus, Tim introduces Adam and Tom to one of the all-time great accidental 'C' bombs.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 9th May, 2025CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE!Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and additional conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen Green ORDER 'I LOVE YOU, BYEEE' HEREEXCLUSIVE NORD VPN DEALTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!TICKETS FOR UNION CHAPE SHOW - 21st July with Adam, John Robins, Aisling Bea, Mike Wozniak, Ria and more tbc - Monday 21st July, 2025PICS, LINKS AND SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTER ON ADAM'S WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British stand-up comedian Jo Brand about collective lockdown trauma, Mums, dealing with violent hecklers at comedy clubs and wee-based restaurant revenge stories.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London, 1st May 2025.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and additional conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen Green NORD VPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!ADAM AND CAITLIN MORAN LIVE @ UNION CHAPEL - 19th May, 2025PRE-ORDER SIGNED COPIES OF ADAM'S NEW BOOK from WaterstonesADAM BUXTON ON THE FAILING WRITERS PODCAST - 2025 (FAILING WRITERS PODCAST WEBSITE)PICS AND LINKS ON ADAM'S WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with Brit award-winning English singer-songwriter and actor Kate Nash about triumphs and humiliations in the music industry and the radical money-making strategy she's been relying on to keep her band on the road and herself out of the red. And bums. Kate also plays an acoustic version of her song Birds and Adam dithers over whether or not he should mention the Kate Nash parody song he recorded in 6 Music times.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London, 4 April 2025.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and additional conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen Green PRE-ORDER SIGNED COPIES OF ADAM'S NEW BOOK FROM WATERSTONESKATE NASH ON ONLY FANSPICS, VIDEOS & LINKS (on Adam's website) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British journalist (and old friend) Louis Theroux about AI, awkward interviews, alopecia, and arguing with your partner. There's also live music from Newcastle's Richard Dawson.Conversation recorded in front of a live audience at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, on June 9th, 2024Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing and to Becca Bryers for additional audio mixing.Podcast illustration by Helen Green RICHARD DAWSON 2025 TOURPRE-ORDER 'I LOVE YOU, BYEEE' by Adam Buxton - 2025PICS AND LINKS (on Adam's website) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British journalist and author Kate Mossman about her excellent book Men Of A Certain Age, in which she details encounters with elder statesmen of Rock. Kate tells Adam about meeting Kiss, Ray Davies and Kevin Ayers, her deep-level Queen issues, and the extent to which the relationship between father and daughter informs her feelings about some of her older male musical idols. And Adam recounts a recent encounter with a musical hero that was so nearly a dream come true… but ended in abject humiliation.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on March 11th, 2025Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen GreenPRE-ORDER 'I LOVE YOU, BYEEE' by Adam Buxton - 2025NORD VPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!PICS, VIDEOS AND LINKS (Adam's website) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British writer, director, actor and comedian Richard Ayoade about David Lynch, whether it was easy inventing the compete works of the fictional director and playwright Harauld Hughes, what Richard thought of David Letterman's enthusiasm for him and his work, the weirdness of interviews, the art of putting yourself down, why Orson Welles hated Woody Allen, and why Mick Jones of The Clash made Richard cry.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on March 19th, 2025Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen GreenPRE-ORDER 'I LOVE YOU, BYEEE' by Adam Buxton - 2025NORD VPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!RELATED LINKS (on Adam's website) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with Irish singer-songwriter CMAT, about modern gig etiquette, being a young weirdo, her conflicted relationship with the internet, the fury provoked by her Brit Awards bum-crack dress in 2024 and the advice Charli xcx gave her that changed her life. CMAT also performs two songs from her forthcoming album Euro-Country and in the outro, Helen and Olly from the recently returned Answer Me This podcast pick a couple of uplifting films.CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGEConversation recorded face-to-face in London on March 24th, 2025Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen GreenPRE-ORDER 'I LOVE YOU, BYEEE' by Adam Buxton - 2025NORD VPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!PLEASE DONATE TO STAND UP 2 CANCERAre you able to spare £30, £20 or £10 to help advance life-saving cancer research?Text THIRTY, TWENTY or TEN to 70404 to donate to @SU2CUK.Text costs £30, £20 or £10 +1 standard rate txt. 16+, UK mobs only. Query? Call 0300 123 1022.Ts&Cs: channel4.com/terms ANSWER ME THIS PODCAST ADDRESS FOR QUESTIONSanswermethispodcast@googlemail.com ANSWER ME THIS QUESTIONS ARCHIVEPICS AND CMAT LINKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with American talk show legend David Letterman about his favourite people on the current British comedy scene, hanging out with comedy legends in the 70s, why he talked about being blackmailed on a 2009 episode of Late Night, why Bob Dylan wound him up in 1992, the brilliance of comedian Norm Macdonald, the challenges of parenthood, and why Dave hates photographs.Conversation recorded face-to-face in NYC on January 29th, 2025.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen GreenThanks to Wolf at WTF Media Studios in NYEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!PLEASE DONATE TO STAND UP 2 CANCERAre you able to spare £30, £20 or £10 to help advance life-saving cancer research?Text THIRTY, TWENTY or TEN to 70404 to donate to @SU2CUK.Text costs £30, £20 or £10 +1 standard rate txt. 16+, UK mobs only. Query? Call 0300 123 1022.Ts&Cs: channel4.com/terms PRE-ORDER 'I LOVE YOU, BYEEE' by Adam Buxton - 2025RELATED LINKSTOP 20 MEMORABLE LETTERMAN MOMENTS - 2023 (YOUTUBE)LETTERMAN 9/11 MONOLOGUE - 2001 (DAILYMOTION)NORM MACDONALD ROAST OF BOB SAGET - 2008 (YOUTUBE)BEST NORM MACDONALD LETTERMAN MOMENTS (introduced by Letterman and Paul Shaffer) - 2025 (YOUTUBE)NORM MACDONALD'S FINAL PERFORMANCE ON LETTERMAN - 2015 (YUTUBE)BOB DYLAN ON LETTERMAN - 1984 (YOUTUBE)BOB DYLAN LIKE A ROLLING STONE - 1992 (YOUTUBE)LETTERMAN STAND UP - 1978 (YOUTUBE)DAVID LETTERMAN FOILS $2M SEX BLACKMAIL PLOT - 2009 (GUARDIAN)THE UNFINISHED HARAULD HUGHES by Richard Ayoade - 2024 (GUARDIAN BOOKSHOP) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with writer, TV producer, and editor of political interview programmes, Rob Burley, about the way we absorb politics from our parents, the story of Thatcher's undoing at the hands of political interviewer Brian Walden, Rob's fascination with scandals and why we loved Britpop.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on October 3rd, 2024.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen Green PRE-ORDER 'I LOVE YOU, BYEEE' by Adam Buxton - 2025RELATED LINKSWHY IS THIS LYING BASTARD LYING TO ME? by Rob Burley - 2023BRIAN AND MAGGIE (TRAILER) - 2025 (YOUTUBE)EMILY MAITLIS INTERVIEW WITH STEVE COOGAN - 2025 (RADIO TIMES)BRIAN WALDEN INTERVIEWS MARGARET THATCHER - 1989 (YOUTUBE)EDDIE MAIR VS BORIS JOHNSON (FULL INTERVIEW) - 2013 (YOUTUBE)"You're a nasty piece of work, aren't you, Boris?" A spicy interview that nevertheless did not keep Boris from becoming PM.ROBERT A CAROT - THE YEARS OF LYNDON JOHNSON SERIES (PENGUIN)DAVID LYNCH BEING A MADMAN - 2020 (YOUTUBE)A nice, short tribute to Lynch by YouTuber Cosmavoid.DAVID LYNCH THE ART LIFE Directors: Jon Nguyen, Rick Barnes, Olivia Neergaard-Holm (2016)Lynch's life and career explored in more than 20 conversations recorded with him at his home.DAVID LYNCH - MEDITATION, CREATIVITY, PEACE - 2017 (YOUTUBE)HERE'S WHY SOME PEOPLE SEE A WORLD OTHERS DON'T - 2021 (YOUTUBE)A shorter encapsulation (with cheesy 'wellness' music) of Lynch's relationship with transcendental meditation. Sounds amazing.ISABELLA ROSSELLINI TALKING ABOUT BLUE VELVET - 1986 (YOUTUBE)Rossellini's interview is after Dennis Hopper's. DAVID LYNCH IN CONVERSATION - 2015 (YOUTUBE)DON'T LOOK AT ME (David Lynch doc) Directed by Guy Girard - 1989 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Joe get together on stage at the Royal Festival Hall for some foolish waffle, including Chalamet/Bobbles chat, Made Up Jokes, Eggcorns, paranormal fun, a conceptually revolting restaurant trip, brand new Song Wars songs and a beautiful rendition of an Adam and Joe Show musical classic.WARNING! CONTAINS VERY STRONG LANGUAGERecorded live at the RFH on December 5th, 2024Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing, and Becca Bryers for sound mixPodcast illustration by Helen GreenThanks to Kid Klava for his work on Adam's musical tribute to Joe Thanks to Christoph Bauschinger for live piano and his work on Joe's musical tribute to AdamPLEASE HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE SLEEPING ROUGH BY DONATING TO ST MUNGO'S AND DON'T FORGET 'MUSIC FOR ALL'!AND THEN PRE-ORDER 'I LOVE YOU, BYEEE' by Adam Buxton - out in May 2025Thanks podcats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam meets leading classicist Dame Mary Beard, who explains what social media tells us about how emperors held on to power in Rome, why shoes are important when talking about power, how many people in ancient Rome really died by being drowned by rose petals, the important roles that apocryphal stories and outright lies play in history and why she replied to every critical message she received following the controversial comments she made soon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on April 16th, 2024.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast illustration by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSMARY'S ROME PICK 1 - PALAZZO MASSIMO MUSEUMMARY'S ROME PICK 2 - CENTRALE MONTEMARTINI MUSEUMRORY STEWART AND MARY BEARD ON POWER AND POLITICS - 2024 (YOUTUBE)MARY BEARD ON DESERT ISLAND DISCS - 2010 (BBC WEBSITE)HOW OFTEN DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE ROMAN EMPIRE - 2023 (KNOW YOUR MEME)IN RESPONSE TO 9/11 - 4th October 2001 (LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS)JESSE ARMSTRONG'S UPLIFTING MOVIE PICKTURN EVERY PAGE (TRAILER) Directed by Lizzie Gottlieb - 2022 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam waffles with actor, comedian and writer Kiel Smith Bynoe, star of Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats, Man Like Mobeen and Taskmaster, about the secret to getting ahead in the entertainment industry, Kiell's father and his unorthodox approach to family life, Junior Spesh good times as a young grime star, and the reason we won't be seeing Kiell on Sewing Bee anymore.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on December 9th, 2024.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing and to Frank Buxton for additional editing.Podcast illustration by Helen Green THE CHRISTMAS WISH-TRASTROPHE by Cariad Lloyd - 2024 (WATERSTONES)RELATED LINKSKIELL ON INSTAGRAMBOSSKI (KIELL SMITH BYNOE) DAY ONE MANDEM - 2020 (YOUTUBE)RED HOT ENTERTAINMENT - JUNIOR SPESH (ft. Jaxor, Klayze Flaymz, Terra & Ray) - 2007 (YOUTUBE)THE FRIED CHICKEN SHOP - JUNIOR SPESH VISIT ROOSTERS - 2012 (YOUTUBE)CHEEKY NANDOS - PERI BOYS (Vuj, Mim, Klayze) - 2015 (YOUTUBE)GRACIOUS K - MIGRAINE SKANK (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - 2009 (YOUTUBE)RED FLAG (KIELL'S COMEDY BLAP) - 2022 (YOUTUBE)KIELL'S UPLIFTING MOVIE PICKMOONRISE KINGDOM (TRAILER) Directed by Wes Anderson - 2012 (YOUTUBE)CARIAD LLOYD'S UPLIFTING MOVIE PICK MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO (ENGLISH TRAILER) Directed by Hayao Miyazaki - 1988 (YOUTUBE)STUDIO GHIBLI NATURE LOOP - 2020 (YOUTUBE)Relax with these peaceful visuals from Studio Ghibli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DESCRIPTIONAdam talks with American musician Kim Deal of The Breeders and Pixies. Ramble topics include what it was like playing Glastonbury and what Adam thought of Coldplay, musical influences, Dad chat, identical twin chat, childhood memories, working with Steve Albini, and Star Trek TNG.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 19th July, 2024.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production supportPodcast illustration by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSKIM DEAL - NOBODY LOVES YOU MORE (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - 2024 (YOUTUBE)THE BREEDERS - LIVE IN BIG SUR - 2024 (YOUTUBE)THE BREEDERS - CANNONBALL (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - 1993 (YOUTUBE)THE BREEDERS - DIVINE HAMMER (interview and track with Conan O'Brien) - 1993 (YOUTUBE)THE BREEDERS - THE SHE (Live on Last Call with Carson Daly) - 2002 (YOUTUBE)PIXIES - LIVE AT VPRO STUDIOS for Dutch music show 'Fa Onrust' - 1988 (YOUTUBE)THE BREEDERS - IRIS, WHEN I WAS A PAINTER Performances on Snub TV - 1990 (YOUTUBE)THE AMPS - PACER (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - 1995 (YOUTUBE)ROGER MILLER - KING OF THE ROAD - 1965 (YOUTUBE)LAUREL & HARDY - BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF VIRGINIA - 1937 (YOUTUBE)UPLIFTING MOVIESJANE GOLDMAN'S PICKSMEET ME IN ST LOUIS (TRAILER) Directed by Vincente Minnelli - 1944 (YOUTUBE)AMÉLIE (TRAILER) Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet - 2001 (YOUTUBE)LARS AND THE REAL GIRL (TRAILER) Directed by Craig Gillespie - 2007 (YOUTUBE)TIM KEY'S PICKSVICTORIA Directed by Sebastian Schipper (TRAILER) - 2015 (YOUTUBE)SAFETY LAST Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor (TRAILER) - 1923 (YOUTUBE)NUTS IN MAY (PART 1 of 5)) Directed by Mike Leigh - 1976 (DAILY MOTION) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam rambles with comedian Natasia Demetriou about pregnancy, why she owes her whole career to Adam, the weird crap Tash looks at on her phone, revolting recipes, accents, the sadness of time, and parenting tips.CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND REVOLTING DESCRIPTION Conversation recorded face to face in front of a live audience at the Liverpool Royal Philharmonic on May 20th, 2024 as part of the Adam Buxton Podcast Tour.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing and to Becca Bryers for audio mixing.Podcast illustration by Helen GreenADAM'S WEBSITERELATED LINKSTASH'S PHONE CRAPFUNERAL POTATOES TRAY BAKE - 2024 (YOUTUBE SHORTS)I LET A BIRD NEST IN MY HAIR FOR 84 DAYS by Hannah Bourne-Taylor - 2022 (GUARDIAN)'TAKE THE PISS' SAUSAGE TEXT (REDDIT)JESSICA KNAPPETT'S UPLIFTING MOVIE PICKVACATION (TRAILER) Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein - 2015 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DESCRIPTIONAdam waffles with British journalist Marina HydePlus, more uplifting movie picks from friends of the podcast.Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 9th April, 2024CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGEThanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing Podcast illustration by Helen GreenRELATED LINKS'HOW COLUMNIST MARINA HYDE BECAME BRITAIN'S CHRONICLER-IN-CHIEF'- 2022 (VOGUE)UPLIFTING MOVIESADAM'S PICKSCRIP CAMP (TRAILER) Directed by Nicole Newnham and Jim LeBrecht - 2020 (YOUTUBE)MIDNIGHT RUN (TRAILER) Directed by Martin Brest - 1988 (YOUTUBE)BENGA AND RAVI ADELEKAN'S PICKSTRANSFORMERS (FULL MOVIE) Directed by Nelson Shin - 1986 (YOUTUBE)TROLLS WORLD TOUR (TRAILER) Directed by Walt Dohrn - 2020 (YOUTUBE)INSIDE OUT 2 (TRAILER) Directed by Kelsey Mann - 2024 (YOUTUBE)RAVI'S STORYLIANNA LA HAVAS' PICKSSISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT (TRAILER) Directed by Bill Duke - 1993 (YOUTUBE)RICHARD DAWSON'STHE INTERN (TRAILER) Directed by Nancy Meyers - 2015 (YOUTUBE)GOOD MORNING (TRAILER) Directed by Yasujirô Ozu - 1959 (YOUTUBE)BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (TRAILER) Directed by Wim Wenders - 1999 (YOUTUBE)HAPPY GILMORE (TRAILER) Directed by Dennis Dugan - 1996 (YOUTUBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with Patric Gagne about her memoir Sociopath and shares some uplifting movie picks from friends of the podcastConversation recorded face-to-face in London on 15th April, 2024CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGEThanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing Podcast illustration by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSHE MARRIED A SOCIOPATH - ME by Patric Gagne - 2020 (NY TIMES - PAYWALL)INTERVIEW WITH PATRIC GAGNE - 2024 (PSYCHOLOGY TODAY)INTERVIEW WITH PATRIC GAGNE by Emine Saner - 2024 (GUARDIAN)PATRIC GAGNE INSTAGRAMUPLIFTING MOVIESTASH DEMETRIOU'S PICKSWORKING GIRL Directed by Mike Nichols - 1989 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE)BRIDESMAIDS Directed by Paul Feig - 2011 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE)NOW AND THEN Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter - 1986 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE)RICHARD AYOADE'S PICKSSTOP MAKING SENSE Directed by Jonathan Demme - 1984 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE)MONTEREY POP Directed by D. A. Pennebaker - 1968 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE)AMERICAN MOVIE Directed by Chris Smith - 1999 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE)GARTH JENNINGS' PICKAMERICAN UTOPIA Directed by Spike Lee - 2021 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE)ALEX HORNE'S PICKNEXT GOAL WINS Directed by Taika Waititi - 2023 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE)JAMIE DEMETRIOU'S PICKNEXT GOAL WINS (ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY) Directed by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison - 2014 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE)KIM DEAL'S PICKSTHE OMEN Directed by Richard Donner - 1976 (FULL MOVIE ON YOUTUBE)SMILE 2 Directed by Charlie Sarroff - 2024 (TRAILER ON YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam rambles with British actor and comedian Kerry Godliman about being parents of teenage children, sibling rivalries, sex and sexy noises, calling a halt on the shit bits of technological progress and abandoning the Scrollers to join the Whittlers, haunted violins, acting tips, and Kerry's involvement with the sequel to one of the best-loved comedy films of all time. Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 16th October, 2024CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGEThanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing Podcast illustration by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSKERRY GODLIMAN WESBITE - LIVE SHOWS ETC.MEMORY LANE PODCAST WITH KERRY GODLIMAN AND JEN BRISTER (APPLE PODCASTS)KERRY GODLIMAN - LIVE AT THE APOLLO - 2024 (YOUTUBE)KERRY GODLIMAN - FULL COMEDY ROADSHOW - 2009TONEBALLS - (MARTINA HAWES - NEW VIOLINS BLOG) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with Irish novelist Colm Tóibín about New York, Don Trump, whether the motivations of terrorists are worth considering, whether anything valuable came from having cancer, writing his novel Long Island (the sequel to Brooklyn), why keeping a journal is 'offensive', and the magic of Bob Dylan.This conversation was recorded via Zoom on April 17th, 2024CONTAINS VERY STRONG LANGUAGEThanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing Podcast illustration by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSAMONG THE FLUTTERERS: THE POPE WEARS PRADA by Colm Tóibín - 2010 (LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS)IN RESPONSE TO 9/11 - 4th October 2001 (LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS)COLM TÓIBÍN ON DESERT ISLAND DISCS - 2016 (BBC SOUNDS)COLM TÓIBÍN ON THE VERB - 2023 (BBC SOUNDS)THE NEW YORKER FICTION PODCAST - COLM TÓIBÍN READS MARY LAVIN - 2017 (APPLE PODCASTS)40 MINUTES - HEART OF THE ANGEL - 1989 (BBC I-PLAYER)40 MINUTES - MIXED BLESSINGS - 1988 (BBC I-PLAYER)GERI Directed by Molly Dineen - 1999 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with director (and old friend) Garth Jennings, and there's live music from Laura Marling, recorded at the Norwich Playhouse on June 18th, 2024, as part of the Adam Buxton Podcast Tour.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing Podcast illustration by Helen GreenADAM BUXTON WEBSITERELATED LINKSLAURA MARLING - PATTERNS IN REPEAT - 2024LAURA PLAYING 'CAROLINE' @ Norwich Playhouse, June 18th, 2024LAURA MARLING WEBSITELAURA MARLING SUBSTACKA HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC IN 500 SONGS - Episode 164 (2023) - White Light/White Heat by The Velvet UndergroundBOWIE IN BERLIN - 2024 (BBC SOUNDS)Documentary filmmaker Francis Whately reveals what really happened to Bowie when he decamped to Berlin in the late 1970s thanks to the testimonies of three women who knew Bowie intimately, all talking publicly about their relationships with him for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with poet, raconteur and punk scion, Dr John Cooper Clarke about why he hated the Matrix, TV watching habits, resisting the internet, local vs global problems, where John got his look, the Velvet Underground, what a night in with Nico was like, the movie idea that will one day make John a millionaire and much else.CONTAINS VERY STRONG LANGUAGE, REFERENCES TO DRUG USEThis conversation was recorded face-to-face on 9th February, 2024Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenThanks to Tom Donovan StudioPics of me and John @ adam-buxton.co.ukRELATED LINKSREASONS TO BE CHEERFUL WEBSITEJOHN COOPER CLARKE WEBSITE - TOUR DATES ETC.EVIDENTLY JOHN COOPER CLARKE (DOCUMENTARY) - 2012 (DAILY MOTION)JCC ON DESERT ISLANDS DISCS - 2019 (BBC SOUNDS)JCC - READER'S WIVES (OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST) - 1978 (YOUTUBE)JCC - MAJORCA - 1976 (YOUTUBE)JCC - WHAT'S IN MY BAG - 2016 (YOUTUBE)JCC - SUGAR PUFF AD - 1988 (YOUTUBE)JCC - BACK AT THE SCANDAL SCHOOL, DUBLIN - 1986 (YOUTUBE)JCC - MAVIS NICHOLSON AFTERNOON PLUS INTERVIEW - 1979 (YOUTUBE)ARCTIC MONKEYS - I WANNA BE YOURS (LIVE) - 2014 (YOUTUBE)THE VELVET UNDERGROUND - SISTER RAY - 1968 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British journalist, author and presenter, Helen Lewis about culture wars and weight loss drugs.This conversation was recorded face-to-face on 8th May, 2024Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSBEAT - Eating disorder charity. Beat's helpline is available 365 days a year on 0808 801 0677NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EATING DISORDERS - NCFED offers information, resources and counselling for those suffering from eating disorders, as well as their support networks. Visit their website or call 0845 838 2040HELEN LEWIS SUBSTACK - THE BLUESTOCKINGHELEN LEWIS: GREAT WIVES - 2024 (BBC SOUNDS)HELEN LEWIS HAS LEFT THE CHAT - 2024 (BBC SOUNDS)From WhatsApp leaks to group chat nightmares, how instant messaging changed the world.THE NEW GURUS - 2023 (BBC SOUNDS)Helen Lewis meets the new gurus promising us enlightenment in the digital worldCONTRAPOINTS - THE WITCH TRAILS OF JK ROWLING - 2023 (YOUTUBE)YouTuber Natalie Wynn explains why she regretted taking part in The Witch Trials Of JK Rowling podcastTHE WITCH TRIALS OF JK ROWLING PODCAST - 2023 (THE FREE PRESS WEBSITE)YOU CAN'T SAY THAT 1 - 2024 (REFLECTOR WEBSITE)A year after 'The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling', the producers of that podcast consider where things stand around the issues in their series.YOU CAN'T SAY THAT 2 - 2024 (REFLECTOR WEBSITE)Natalie Wynn (Contrapoints) is one of the contributors to this second part and puts across her criticisms of the 'Witchtrials' podcast series.WHEN CHILDREN SAY THEY'RE TRANS by Jesse Singal - 2018 (THE ATLANTIC)STAX: SOULSVILLE USA - 2024 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with Australian comedian Sam Campbell as they walk around The Latitude Festival and get to know each other. Topics include whether it's OK for a Brit to do an Aussie accent, Sam's upbringing in Queensland, Adam's hat, the rules of stand-up comedy, whether AI is good at writing plays, why Kasabian chose their name, ear injuries, why painting sheep pink is the kind of thing conservatives do and creative angst. But mainly Sam makes Adam laugh.This conversation was recorded face-to-face on 26th and 27th July, 2024Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing and to Latitude Festival and everyone we met there for their generosity and help.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSADAM AND JOE LIVE AT ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL - 5th December, 2024GET REAL DUDE - SAM CAMPBELL COMEDY BLAP - 2019 (YOUTUBE)Lots of funny stuff in this one-off sketch showSAM CAMPBELL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTSAM CAMPBELL AT MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL - 2019 (YOUTUBE)SAM CAMPBELL - NIPPERS (OF DEAD BIRD BAY) - 2017 (YOUTUBE)Pleasingly mad four-part Australian web-series made by Sam Campbell and Eric Hutton that sort of spoofs kids' superhero and adventure shows, but is primarily an excuse for oddness. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN!SAM CAMPBELL ON 8 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN - 2023 (YOUTUBE)SAM CAMPBELL ON DOOR TO DOOR SALESMEN (LIVE AT THE MOTH CLUB) DAVE - 2024 (YOUTUBE)CARL BARRON - THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE WHO BUY SELF HELP BOOKS - 2020 (YOUTUBE)DRIFTING OFF WITH JOE PERA - AUSTRALIA - 2024 (YOUTUBE)Eccentric ambient podcast fun in which sleepy-voiced American comedian Joe Pera gets impressions of Australia from Aussie comic Sam Campbell, Aaron Chen, Guy Montgomery, and Yaraman ThorneRIP TORN & NORMAN MAILER - THE 'MAIDSTONE' BRAWL - 1970 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Adam talks with old friend and Rupaul's Drag Race producer Fenton Bailey about managing vanity in middle age and the extent to which reality TV can be blamed for everything bad in the world (with particular emphasis on Don Trump).This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on 12th January, 2024Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenLIVE PODCAST - LAST SEATS FOR LONDON (9th June) & DUBLIN (May 21st), 2024LIVE PODCAST WITH SELF ESTEEM, 2nd June, 2024 @Crossed Wires Festival, Sheffield, RELATED LINKSFRANK BLACK AND RICHARD AYOADE - HEY (REHEARSAL) - 2024 (YOUTUBE)FRANK BLACK AND RICHARD AYOADE - WHERE IS MY MIND (REHEARSAL) - 2024 (YOUTUBE)REMOVE YOUTUBE SIDEBAR - (CHROME WEBSTORE)SCREEN AGE by FENTON BAILEY - 2022 (WORLD OF WONDER)MANUFACTURING CONSENT: NOAM CHOMSKY AND THE MEDIA - 1992 (YOUTUBE)NAM JUNE PAIK - MOON IS THE OLDEST TV (TRAILER) - 2023 (YOUTUBE)HOW MARK BURNETT RESURRECTED DONALD TRUMP AS AN ICON OF AMERICAN SUCCESS by Patrick Radden Keefe - 2018 (THE NEW YORKER)DEPP V HEARD by Nick Wallis - 2023 (2nd hand copy on WORLD OF BOOKS) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British actor, comedian, and writer Jessica Knappett about the challenges of making a good sitcom, how the stress of filming a pilot for American TV made one of Jessica's internal organs explode, what Ilkla Moor Baht'At really means, weird vocal noises, and how the world can be fixed with balls of energy and love.This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on 1st February 2024.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON PODCAST LIVE @ APOLLO HAMMERSMITH, 9th JUNE, 2024LIVE PODCAST WITH SELF ESTEEM, 2nd JUNE, 2024 @Crossed Wires Festival, SheffieldJOHN COOPER CLARKE - BOOK, 2024 TOUR ETCILKLA MOOR BAHT'AT (YOUTUBE)YORKSHIRE ANTHEM - ILKLA MOOR BAHT'AT - 2010 (YOUTUBE)HOW I MARRIED AN AIR GUITAR CHAMPION by Jessica Knappett - 2017 (GUARDIAN)JESSICA KNAPPETT'S QUEST FOR FREE DRINKS WENT HORRIBLY WRONG - UNFORGIVEN - 2023 (YOUTUBE)BEST OF JESSICA IN IBIZA FOR TRAVEL MAN WITH RICHARD AYOADE - 2020 (YOUTUBE)PHILIP LARKIN READING HIS POEM AN ARUNDEL TOMB - 1956 (POETRY FOUNDATION) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and British writer, journalist, and environmental activist George Monbiot go for a walk around the parks and woodland of Bristol and talk about the harmful aspects of farming, what George does for a good time, why being sent away to boarding school was a disaster, responding to criticism of his work, why he changed his mind about nuclear power, and what gives him hope.This conversation was recorded on 26th April, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSINVISIBLE DOCTRINE - THE SECRET HISTORY OF NEOLIBERALISM (PRE-ORDER) - 2024 (PENGUIN)THE LAND IS OURSARTICLES, BOOKS, ETC by GEORGE MONBIOT (MONBIOT.COM)GEORGE MONBIOT - RIVERCIDE - 2022 (YOUTUBE)REVIEW OF REGENESIS by Gaia Vince - 2022 (GUARDIAN)GEORGE MONBIOT'S FARMING FANTASIES by John Lewis-Stempel - 2023 (UNHERD)GEORGE MONBIOT AND EWAN McLENNAN - BREAKING THE SPELL OF LONELINESS (Short video about the musical collaboration) - 2016 (YOUTUBE)THE AGE OF LONELINESS IS KILLING US by George Monbiot - 2016 9THE GUARDIAN)GEORGE MONBIOT EXPLAINS RUSSELL BRAND'S DANGEROUS GAME WITH THE FAR RIGHT (ON POLITICS JOE) - 2023 (YOUTUBE)BOARDING SCHOOLS WARP OUR POLITICAL CLASS by George Monbiot - 2019 (GUARDIAN)PRIVATE SCHOOLS ARE TRAUMA FACTORIES - ASH SARKAR MEETS RICHARD BEARD (NOVARA MEDIA) - 2023 (YOUTUBE)WHY THE US WAS LUCKY TO GET DONALD TRUMP (DOUBLE DOWN NEWS) - 2020 (YOUTUBE)THE PROMISED LAND (TRAILER) - 2023 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with American comedian, actor and musician Tim Heidecker about early Tim & Eric influences, making non-comedy music, Bob Dylan, and antagonising the alt-right.This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on 25th March, 2023.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSOFFICE HOURS (YOUTUBE CHANNEL)ON CINEMA ON THE HEI NETWORKTIM HEIDECKER'S WEBSITE JOE ROGAN SPOOF (OFFICE HOURS LIVE) - 2021 (YOUTUBE)TOM GOES TO THE MAYOR - 2004 (YOUTUBE PLAYLIST)TIM AND ERIC SEASON 5 MOST UNDERRATED MOMENTS (YOUTUBE)THE BEST OF TIM AND ERIC AWESOME SHOW (YOUTUBE PLAYLIST)AN EVENING WITH TIM HEIDECKER - STAND UP SPECIAL - 2021 (YOUTUBE)MY BEATLES HELL - 2004 (ODD BOOKS WEBSITE)LENNY BRUCE by BOD DYLAN - 1981 (YOUTUBE)SPALDING GRAY DINNER SCENE FROM TRUE STORIES - 1986 (YOUTUBE)CANNIBAL THE MUSICAL (TRAILER) - 1993 (YOUTUBE)BRIGSBY BEAR (TRAILER) - 2017 (YOUTUBE)DELIA DERBYSHIRE AND DOCTOR WHO THEME - 1965 (YOUTUBE)WENDY CARLOS AND HER MOOG - 1970 (YOUTUBE)THE MAKING OF TRON - 2002 (YOUTUBE)NORTH NORFOLK TODAY: BEST BITS - ALAN PARTRIDGE'S MID MORNING MATTERS - 2010 (YOUTUBE)LIMMY - LAPTOP - 2011 (YOUTUBE)BEST FAILS OF THE YEAR - 2023 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with American actor, comedian, voice artist, screenwriter, producer and musician Fred Armisen about hotel hacks, what Fred and Matt Berry learned when they hung out with David Bowie's producer Tony Visconti, the Stop Making Sense nerd fact David Byrne told Fred, how Adam could help Talking Heads get on better, why you can't beat Paul McCartney, why Fred wasn't nervous for his Saturday Night Live Audition, the Portlandia sketches that summed up the show best and Fred takes us on an accent tour of New York.This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on 25th November 2023.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenJIM DOWN - LIFE IN THE BALANCE (PAPERBACK) - 2023 (WATERSTONES)RELATED LINKSFRED ARMISEN BRITISH MUSIC PLAYLIST - 2023 (LINE OF BEST FIT WEBSITE)DAVID BOWIE, BRIAN ENO AND TONY VISCONTI RECORD WARSZAWA (animated by Brothers McLeod) - 2013 (YOUTUBE)BREAKING DOWN HEROES - TONY VISCONTI & ERIN TONKON (FROM MUSIC MOGULS: MASTERS OF POP, BCC) - 2016 (YOUTUBE)MATT BERRY INTERVIEWS BRIAN ENO - 2018 (YOUTUBE)PORTLANDIA - PUT A BIRD ON IT - 2011 (YOUTUBE)PORTLANDIA - IN THE RESTAURANT - 2011 (YOUTUBE)PORTLANDIA - WHICH BIN DOES IT GO IN - 2012 (YOUTUBE)HISTORY OF PUNK SNL - 2013 (YOUTUBE)SNL WEEKEND UPDATE - GARTH AND KAT SING HALLOWEEN SONGS - 2010 (YOUTUBE)NARDWUAR VS FRED ARMISEN - 2013 (YOUTUBE)FRED ARMISEN, BILL HADER, SETH MYERS RECALL PRINCE AFTERSHOW PARTY ON HOWARD STERN SHOW - 2016 (YOUTUBE)BEST OF BILL HADER AND FRED ARMISEN (YOUTUBE)SATURDAY NIGHT - A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT SNL BY JAMES FRANCO - 2014 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British fashion stylist, writer and social commentator Ayishat Akanbi about the life-changing epiphany that led to her wanting to change the tone of the conversation around social justice and the 'Culture Wars'.Plus, in the outro, a listener response to the Werner Herzog episode and Adam solves a few mysteries from the Christmas podcast.The conversation with Ayishat was recorded face-to-face in London on 28th August, 2023.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenJON RONSON - THINGS FELL APART - 2024 (BBC SOUNDS)RELATED LINKSAYISHAT AKANBI - THE PROBLEM WITH WOKENESS (DOUBLE DOWN NEWS) - 2018 (YOUTUBE)EMPATHY IN BLACK AND WHITE FROM THE US TO THE UK (AYISHAT AKANBI AND JOHN WOOD JR.) - 2020 (YOUTUBE)IDENTITY AND EMPATHY (AYISHAT TALKS TO DAVE FULLER OF REBEL WISDOM) - 2020 (YOUTUBE)AYISHAT AKANBI - GUARDIAN INTERVIEW - 2019 (GUARDIAN)AYISHAT AKANBI - V&A INTERVIEW - 2016 (V&A WEBSITE)AYISHAT AKANBI - THE PROBLEM WITH CANCEL CULTURE (DOUBLE DOWN NEWS) - 2020 (YOUTUBE)A HISTORY OF WOKENESS by Aja Romano - 2020 (VOX WEBSITE)THE MYSTICAL POEMS OF RUMI (RUMI.ORG)AMERICAN FICTION (TRAILER) - 2024 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with legendary German filmmaker, writer and actor Werner Herzog about AI poetry, email etiquette, why LA is like ancient Rome, the Japanese soldier who hid in the jungle believing the 2nd World War was still happening for 29 years, the value of therapy and whether trauma and conflict are best dealt with or buried, what his problem is with David Blaine and why someone needs to send Werner into orbit.This conversation was recorded remotely on 8th December 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen Green ADAM BUXTON PODCAST TOUR 2024RELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON ON GET SHIRTY PODCAST - 2024 (HARDMAN AND HEMMING WEBSITE)BURDEN OF DREAMS Directed by Les Blank - 1982 (YOUTUBE)HERZOG ON THE VILENESS OF THE AMAZON JUNGLE (From Burden Of Dreams) - 1982 (YOUTUBE)THE WHITE DIAMOND Directed by Werner Herzog - 2004 (YOUTUBE)LITTLE DIETER NEEDS TO FLY Directed by Werner Herzog - 1997 (YOUTUBE)LITTLE DIETER NEEDS TO FLY - NAPALM THROAT SINGING SCENE - 1997 (YOUTUBE)A scene from Little Dieter featuring music from Russian Tuvan throat singer Kogar-ol OndarLESSONS OF DARKNESS Directed by Werner Herzog - 1992 (YOUTUBE)Retreating from Kuwait after the first Gulf War, the Iraqi army sets fire to the country's oil fields. In this documentary, filmmaker Werner Herzog films the raging flames while narrating from the perspective of a confused alien visitor, musing on the strangeness of the landscape. As the fires burn, helicopter shots display the extent of the damage. On the ground, firefighters do their best to control things, while Kuwaiti women recount atrocities perpetrated by the Iraqis.WERNER HERZOG IS VOICING A POETRY COLLECTION WRITTEN ENTIRELY BY AN AI - 2023 (DAZED)HERZOG ON THE HENRY ROLLINS SHOW (plus Frank Black singing 'I Burn Today') - 2006 (YOUTUBE)TEENAGERS' MATHS AND READING SKILLS ARE DROPPING SHARPLY (ACCORDING TO 2022 'PISA' TEST) - 2023 (WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM)DOMITABLE MYTH: THREE DEPICTIONS OF JAPANESE HOLDOUT SOLDIER by A.E.Hunt - 2023 (INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATION) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Joe Cornish share some festive waffle cake, enjoy some Made Up Jokes, Eggcorns and a Travelling Tale, and exchange audio gifts, including success tips from Yandrew, a live rendition of a Song Wars classic from Cornballs, 2 new Song Wars songs and a techno visit from her Majesty.Recorded in front of a live audience at The Royal Festival Hall on London's South Bank on 12th December 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and additional conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenPLEASE DONATE TO ST MUNGO'SAND PLEASE DONATE TO MSFADAM BUXTON PODCAST TOUR 2024All shows (except Norwich) will go on sale at 10am, Friday 29th December, from www.adam-buxton.co.uk ! The Norwich dates will go on sale 10am, Friday 26th January.RELATED LINKSSCALA!!! Documentary review - 2023 (TIME OUT) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British comedian, presenter, artist, political mischief maker and returning friend of the podcast, Joe Lycett about his ideas for the live podcast shows, Pranktivism, social media, whether BBC balance should extend to Thanos from Avengers Infinity War, Werner Herzog's views on therapy, more on the mopping debate, and Joe's evolution as a fine artist. This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on November 7th, 2023The dictaphone joke before the outro was told by Bill, the sound person on Travel Man.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS HUMOUR SOME MAY FIND OFFENSIVE!Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenADAM BUXTON PODCAST LIVE @ LONDON PALLADIUM, Tuesday 19th March, 2024RELATED LINKSJOE LYCETT OFFICIAL WEBSITEJOE LYCETT ON INSTAGRAMDAVID BECKHAM BREAKS SILENCE OVER JOE LYCETT'S MONEY SHREDDING STUNT - 2022 (SKY NEWS)MR BINGO WEBSITETEARDOWN GAME SITETHIS MACHINE DESTROYS EVERYTHING - (YOUTUBE)SATISFYING CARPET CLEANING - (YOUTUBE)THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING (RONNIE O'SULLIVAN DOCUMENTARY) OFFICIAL TRAILER - 2023 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam enjoys a short ramble and some beautiful music with British Ugandan singer-songwriter and guitarist Daudi Matsiko.Please be aware this episode contains a reference to suicidal thoughts. This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on November 3rd, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenADAM BUXTON PODCAST LIVE @ LONDON PALLADIUM, Tuesday 19th March, 2024RELATED LINKSDONATE TO MUSIC FOR ALLPRE-ORDER DAUDI'S ALBUM - THE KING OF MISERY (BANDCAMP)DAUDI MATSIKO LIVE AT A L P H A B E T, BRIGHTON December 14th, 2023 (BANDSINTOWN)DAUDI MATSIKO - FOOL ME AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE - 2023 (YOUTUBE)DAUDI MATSIKO - INSTAGRAMFRED ARMISEN UK SHOWS 2023SNL WEEKEND UPDATE - GARTH AND KAT SING HALLOWEEN SONGS - 2010 (YOUTUBE)SNL WEEKEND UPDATE - GARTH AND KAT SING MOTHER'S DAY SONGS - 2013 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with English singer, songwriter, book writer and co-founder of seminal 90's shoegaze band Lush, Miki Berenyi about private school shame, Miki's unconventional and at times troubling upbringing, meeting her pop idols as a young fan in 1980s London, the excesses of life on the road with the 1992 Lollapalooza tour and there's audio evidence of a young Miki attending a show by a legendary Indie band just a year after they had formed.This episode includes references to child abuse, including sexual, physical and psychological abuse, which some may find distressing. Should you have any concerns about a child, you can contact the NSPCC's Helpline on help@nspcc.org.uk or on 0808 800 5000, where dedicated child protection specialists will be able to help.The NSPCC's website also has advice and resources for adults supporting children, and children can contact Childline any time on 0800 1111 or by chat on the website.This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on October 26th, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenADAM BUXTON PODCAST LIVE @ LONDON PALLADIUM, Tuesday 19th March, 2024RELATED LINKSMIKI 2023 LIVE DATES (INSTAGRAM) FINGERS CROSSED: HOW MUSIC SAVED ME FROM SUCCESS by Miki Berenyi - 2022 (ROUGH TRADE WEBSITE)THE SMITHS LIVE, CAMDEN DINGWALLS (AUDIO ONLY) - 30th August 1983 (YOUTUBE)Miki and Emma can be heard calling for 'Handsome Devil' at 43.26LUSH 120 MINUTES INTERVIEW - 1996 (YOUTUBE)LUSH ON SNUB TV - 1990 (YOUTUBE)MIKI BERENYI OF LUSH - IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES David Hepworth and Mark Ellen interview - 2022 (YOUTUBE)GIRL IN A BAND: TALES FROM THE ROCK'N'ROLL FRONTLINE 1 - 2015 (YOUTUBE)GIRL IN A BAND: TALES FROM THE ROCK'N'ROLL FRONTLINE 2 - 2015 (YOUTUBE)BBC doc about the experiences of women in the music business presented by writer Kate Mossman featuring contributions from Miki, Tina Weymouth, Viv Albertine, Carol Kaye, Brix Smith Start and others.MARGARET THATCHER - THE WALDEN INTERVIEW - 1989 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with English actor, writer, and director Will Sharpe about mental health, therapy, what it was like working in Italy on The White Lotus 2, why Will had to get into incredible shape to play that part, Artificial Intelligence, and Adam reminisces about a dimly recalled robot-based TV show from his childhood: Holmes and Yoyo.This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on May 8th, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenNORD VPN LINKBUG 65 (VIA ADAM'S WEBSITE) SYNTH EAST EVENT - ADAM INTERVIEWS STEVE DAVIS @ NORWICH ARTS CENTRE - February 23rd, 2024OTHER RELATED LINKSCOCKROACH Short film by Tom Kingsley and Will Sharpe - 2009 (YOUTUBE)THE DARKEST UNIVERSE Directed by Tom Kingsley, Will Sharpe (TRAILER) - 2016 (YOUTUBE)THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN Directed by Will Sharpe (TRAILER) - 2021 (YOUTUBE)HARUKI MURAKAMI - WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I TALK ABOUT RUNNING - 2007 (HARUKI MURUKAMI WEBSITE)STUTZ Directed by Jonah Hill (TRAILER) - 2022 (YOUTUBE)MEET ME IN THE BATHROOM Directed by Dylan Southern, Will Lovelace (TRAILER) - 2023 (YOUTUBE)AI FILMMAKING IS NOT THE FUTURE. IT'S A GRIFT Video essay by Patrick (H) Willems - 2023 (YOUTUBE)HOLMES AND YOYO PILOT - 1976 (YOUTUBE)ROBOT AND FRANK Directed by Jake Schreier (TRAILER) - 2012 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with Scottish journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Young about the danger of falling in love with the sound of your own voice, why social media isn't all bad (or is it?), whether you should trust the BBC, behind the scenes moments from Desert Island Discs, their respective encounters with Tom Hanks, when and if it's OK for broadcasters to get emotional, why the death of the Queen nearly tipped Kirsty over the edge live on air, what got Kirsty through her bout of ill health, and a few of the things she and Adam put in Room 101. There's also some unexpected Song Wars nostalgia.This conversation was recorded face to face in London on October 18th, 2023.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenNORD VPN LINK nordvpn.com/buxton SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ON ADAM'S WEBSITERELATED LINKSKIRSTY YOUNG - YOUNG AGAIN - 2023 (BBC)KIRSTY YOUNG CLOSE TO TEARS AS SHE SIGNS OFF QUEEN'S FUNERAL BROADCAST WITH BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE - 2022 (YOUTUBE)QUANTUM OF SOLACE: PROPOSED THEME SONG by Joe Cornish - 2008 (YOUTUBE)ADAM AND JOE (RADIO SHOW) (WIKIPEDIA) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British actor, comedian and returning podcast guest, Guz Khan about the challenges of parenthood, the danger of spoiling children with the trappings of success, why Guz would be happy if his ride on the entertainment rollercoaster ended tomorrow, dealing with rowdy audiences and what to do if a Hollywood star (even a really nice one!) blocks your view at a gig.CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGENORD VPN: For a huge discount off your NordVPN plan - go to nordvpn.com/buxton This conversation was recorded face to face in London on October 3rd, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenHELP END HOMELESSNESS - PLEASE SUPPORT LORNA TUCKER'S FILM SOMEONE'S DAUGHTER, SOMEONE'S SONRELATED LINKSGUZ KHAN TOUR DATESGUZ ON ADAM BUXTON PODCAST EP.107 - 2019GUZ KHAN ON JAMES ACASTER'S PERFECT SOUNDS PODCAST - 2020 (BBC)SIT OR STAND IN A SHOW - 2023 (RADIO MILWAUKEE)'FISHER STEVENS REGRETS PLAYING INDIAN ROLE' - 2021 (ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY)FISHER STEVENS INTERVIEW "THERE'S NO WAY I WOULD PLAY AN INDIAN TODAY" - 2015 (YOUTUBE)AZIZ ANSARI SETTLES HIS 'SHORT CIRCUIT' BEEF JOHNNY FIVE - 2015 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British born physician Javid Abdelmoneim about why working in an NHS A&E department was more stressful than working in war and disease zones with MSF. Javid also talks about his time treating people caught up in the war in Ukraine in 2022 and the West African Ebola crisis in 2014 as well as the emotional cost of the work that Javid does and how it affects his relationships back home. And there's some haemorrhoid chat too. He told me about his time working in Ukraine at the beginning of the war in 2022 and how spiritual comfort came to him from un unlikely sourceFor more information about MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières) or to make a donation please visit:msf.org.uk/javidThis episode was recorded face to face in London on July 27th, 2022Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Becca Bryers for additional conversation editingPodcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSTHE SEXY JESUS CARD THE CLOWN MEN GAVE JAVID - 2022 (INSTAGRAM)JAVID ON TWITTERJAVID TALKS ABOUT HIS WORK WITH MSF IN SOUTH SUDAN - THE FLYING DOCTOR - 2014 (YOUTUBE)EBOLA REFLECTIONS: THEM NOT US - JAVID ABDELMONEIM (TEDxATHENS) - 2015 (YOUTUBE)Javid talks about his experiences treating patients in West Africa during the 2014 - 2016 Ebola epidemic and considers the indifference to the suffering that he saw from the rest of the world.CONTAINS UPSETTING DESCRIPTIONSFERGAL KEANE: LIVING WITH PTSD - 2022 (BBC i-PLAYER) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with English stand-up comedian, actor and writer, Bridget Christie about important things including her TV comedy drama The Change, men that smell good, fridges that smell bad, running, cleaning and parenting.This conversation was recorded face to face in London on May 18th, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSBRIDGET'S WEBSITE - TOUR DATES ETC.THE CHANGE Series 1 web page - 2023 (SKY)BRIDGET CHRISTIE'S 'MORTAL' EPISODES 1 - 4 (BBC RADIO 4)STOCK PHOTO OF NOT BRIDGET - 2016 (AGEFOTOSTOCK)STORM BABET MAKING FOREST FLOOR FLAP IN SCOTLAND - 2023 (BBC NEWS)NINA HAGEN BAND - NATURTRÄNE (LIVE ON ROCKPALAST) - 1979 (YOUTUBE)NINA HAGEN BAND (LIVE IN ROCKPLAST - FULL SHOW) - 1978 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with American YouTube video essayist Natalie Wynn a.k.a ContraPoints about the practical challenges of being a YouTube creator, the weirdness of time spent on the internet, the therapeutic value of liminal spaces, Gamergate, on line harassment and the dark side of the internet, what Natalie learned from being judged by her own tribe, why she regretted her involvement with the Witch Trials of JK Rowling podcast, and how to avoid becoming obsessed with protecting your reputation on line.This conversation was recorded remotely on October 5th, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSNATALIE WYNN PLAYING SUPERLIMINAL - 2021 (YOUTUBE)REVIEW OF SUPERLIMINAL by Matt Gardner - 2020 (FORBES)CONTRAPOINTS - THE WITCH TRAILS OF JK ROWLING - 2023 (YOUTUBE)THE WITCH TRIALS OF JK ROWLING PODCAST SERIES - 2023 (THE FREE PRESS WEBSITE)CONTRAPOINTS - JK ROWLING CONTRAPOINTS - CRINGE - 2020 (YOUTUBE)NATALIE WYNN, CONTRAPOINTS - XOXO FESTIVAL - 2018 (YOUTUBE)RED LETTER MEDIA - THE PHANTOM MENACE REVIEW - 2009 (YOUTUBE)DEBUSSY PLAYLIST by ponyluvalol (SPOTIFY)HAROLD BUDD AND BRIAN ENO - THE PEARL - 1984 (YOUTUBE PLAYLIST OF 2005 REMASTER) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with English musician Billy Bragg about the time they met in Glastonbury when Billy was keeping some unexpected company, why manners matter on social media, the challenge of being a progressive patriot, what posters Billy had on his wall as a boy, Dial-A-Disc and other ways we listened to music in the olden days, why Neil Young and Stanley Kubrick made their way to Barking, the fondness that Billy and I share for a certain brand of pudding, how Billy's approach to politics has evolved over the years, the fascinating place that Skiffle holds in music history and close encounters with Bob Dylan and David Bowie.CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGEThis conversation was recorded face to face in London on August 1st, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSBILLY BRAGG WEBSITEADAM AND JOE INTERVIEW BILLY BRAGG AT GLASTONBURY - 2000 (YOUTUBE)BILLY BRAGG'S SKIFFLE PLAYLIST (SPOTIFY)JIMMY PAGE (AGED 13) & BAND - 'MAMA DON'T WANT TO SKIFFLE ANYMORE', 'COTTONFIELDS' - 1957 (YOUTUBE)BILLY BRAGG - TANK PARK SALUTE (LIVE IN MILWAUKEE) - 2010 (YOUTUBE)MAVIS NICHOLSON INTERVIEW WITH BILLY BRAGG - 1986 (YOUTUBE)BILLY BRAGG - FULL ENGLISH BREXIT (LIVE PERFORMANCE) - 2017 (YOUTUBE)NEIL YOUNG - HARVEST TIME (CLIP) - (YOUTUBE)DELANEY AND BONNIE - GROUPIE (SUPERSTAR) - 1972 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with English actor and writer Daisy May Cooper about the supernatural, Daisy's memories of watching the Adam and Joe Show, art school and drama school, therapy, social media, what we're like to be in a relationship with, how the children of billionaires get screwed up, why being famous isn't what Daisy imagined, the secrets of TV sex scenes and what always cheers Daisy up.And in today's outro, a couple of messages from listeners responding to comments made in the last podcast with Louis Theroux about recycling and spontaneous human combustion.CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE This conversation was recorded face to face in London on September 1st, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSTALES OF THE UNEXPECTED - BLUE MARIGOLD (with Toyah Wilcox) - 1982 (DAILYMOTION)ANOTHER PARK ANOTHER SUNDAY by The Doobie Brothers - 1974 (YOUTUBE)ANNE-MARIE SOULSBY - Sustainable Life Coach (LINKED IN PROFILE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with British comedy writer Sam Bain about working with Jesse Armstrong and collaborating with Chris Morris on Four Lions, venturing into the theatre, what he learned from Buddhist retreats, best and worst plane journeys and whether he would have shouted 'Judas' at Bob Dylan in 1966.This conversation was recorded face to face in London on November 8th, 2017Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSMARTYN HETT: VICTIM'S FAMILY RECALL MANCHESTER ATTACK 5 YEARS ON by Helen Pidd- 2022 (GUARDIAN)FILMS TO BE BURIED WITH #260 (ADAM BUXTON) - 2023 (OMNY FM)DESERT ISLAND DISCS - ADRIAN EDMONSON - 2023 (BBC SOUNDS) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talk to English writer Jesse Armstrong about his comedy influences, why he's happy to leave the 4th wall unbroken, whether Peep Show was realistic, the challenges involved with writing Succession, separating the art from artist, audiences laughing in the wrong way, whether satire does more harm than good and other hot waffle.This conversation was recorded face to face in London on March 29th, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSHELP END HOMELESSNESS - PLEASE SUPPORT LORNA TUCKER'S FILM SOMEONE'S DAUGHTER, SOMEONE'S SONLORNA TUCKER ON THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTSUCCESSION - AN EVENING WITH THE WRITERS @ RFH (hosted by Adam Buxton) - 2023 (YOUTUBE)AMOL RAJAN INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN COX - 2023 (BBC iPLAYER)FRESH AIR JESSE ARMSTRONG INTERVIEW - 2023 (NPR WEBSITE)JESSE ARMSTRONG SCREEN TALK - BFI INTERVIEW WITH NISH KUMAR - 2021 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with with English-Cypriot actor and comedian Tash Demetriou about mushroom zombies, bloopers and why they'll never take ayahuasca, and Tash speaks about how her Dad is doing.Adam also unveils a short(s) collaboration with electronic music legend Squarepusher in the outro.DEMENTIA UKAnyone affected by dementia can contact Dementia UK's free Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or by emailing helpline@dementiauk.org. The helpline is staffed by their dementia specialist Admiral Nurses who can offer practical and emotional support with any aspect of dementia. The charity also offers free video or phone appointments at a time that suits you on their website – dementiauk.orgThis conversation was recorded face to face in London on March 29th, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSHOT BOX (CHELMSFORD MUSIC VENUE) RECOVERY FUND CONTRIBUTE TO ADAM AND JOE CHRISTMAS PODCAST 2023ADAM IN CONVERSATION WITH DOON MACKICHAN @ MANNINGTON HALL, NORWICH, 7th October, 2023, 4pmBRIAN ENO & BALTIC SEA PHILHARMONIC @ ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, 30th October 2023, 6.30 and 9.30pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with old friend Louis Theroux in front of a live audience at the London Podcast Festival, King's Place, on 15th September, 2022. There's talk about the death of Queen Elizabeth, unexplained phenomena, dealing with conspiracy theorists, bad tempered radio exchanges with Joe Cornish and Adam attempts to emulate Louis' recent rap success.And in the outro Adam also tells listeners what he's been up to recently in a Letter From Norfolk.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE!Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSBEST OF BUG @ BRIGHTON DOME, Friday 28th July, 2023, 19.30, in aid of WILD VISIONIDLER FESTIVAL TICKETS - 7th-9th July 2023HOW TO UPLOAD LOCAL MUSIC TO SPOTIFYCRINGE - CONTRAPOINTS - 2020 (YOUTUBE)LONDON PODCAST FESTIVAL, KING'S PLACE 2023LOUIS LINKSNYT TIMES HOW LOUIS THEROUX BECAME A JIGGLE JIGGLE SENSATION - 2022 (NY TIMES)LOUIS' ORIGINAL RAP BATTLE (WEIRD WEEKENDS) - 2000 (YOUTUBE)JASON DERULO X DUKE&JONES X LOUIS THEROUS X AMELIA DIMZ - JIGGLE JIGGLE (OFFICIAL VIDEO) Directed by Stanley Brock - 2022 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks with American actor and writer Tom Hanks about his new novel The Making Of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, as well as why it's important not to walk out of films, favourite drinks, dogs, whether an AI Tom Hanks will be as good as a real Tom Hanks, working with Wes Anderson and other important stuff.Conversation recorded remotely on April 18th, 2023Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenADAM LINKSTAPE NOTES LIVE WITH ADAM BUXTON - 19.00, May 24th @ THE PODCAST SHOW LIVE 2023 (TICKETEK WEBSITE)LIVE AT THE EMPIRE WITH ADAM BUXTON, SINDHU VEE, SPENCER JONES, CHLOE PETTS - 19.30, 16th June 2023 (SHOW AND TELL WEBSITE)IDLER FESTIVAL TICKETS - 7th-9th July 2023HANKS LINKSTHE MAKING OF ANOTHER MAJOR MOTION PICTURE MASTERPIECE by Tom Hanks - 2023 (WATERSTONES)ASTEROID CITY (Directed by Wes Anderson) TRAILER - 2023 (YOUTUBE)THE BILL SIMMONS PODCAST (TOM HANKS EPISODE) - 2021 (THE RINGER.COM)Genial host Bill Simmons conducts an excellent talk with Hanks about the first half of his career including particularly good insights about two of my favourite Tom Hanks films: Cast Away and Big.THE DEVIL'S CANDY PODCAST - 2021 (TCM THE PLOT THICKENS WEBSITE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam shares a giant festive waffle pudding with his old friend, the films director Joe Cornish and there's a surprise guest appearance by another friend of the podcast to celebrate the 200th episode.CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGERecorded face to face in London on December 9th and 22nd, 2022Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episode.Podcast artwork by Helen Green Podcast music/jingles by Adam Buxton except Shout Outs music bed from 'Wario's Woods' game (Dr Buckles remix. Music composed by Shinobu, Soyo Oka, 1994)Right On MotherRELATED LINKSST MUNGOS - MAKE IT SOMEONE'S LAST NIGHT ON THE STREETSMSF (DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS)BEST OF BUG @ JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL Thursday March 2nd - 2023LOCKWOOD & CO (Netflix page) - 2023 (NETFLIX)DAN HAWKINS (ON LINE BASS PLAYER)GEAR4MUSICROSIE vs JURASSIC 5 VIDEO by Henry Jackson Newcomb - (INSTAGRAM) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.