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People love to talk about their achievements & milestones, but actually we all know the best stories stem from when things completely fall apart and go terribly wrong! The gig that was a disaster, the TV show where your part got written out, the holiday where you lost all your baggage and had to go hiking in your flip flops - everyone has a few tales of woe up their sleeve and Chris Arnold is a man who wants to hear as many of them as possible! Cue a podcast and vessel for these stories - The Worst Time with Chris Arnold.

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    #100 - Greg James & Shaun Keaveny (The Final Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 28:45


    A star studded line up for the 100th episode of the podcast as radio titans Greg James and Shaun Keaveny join Chris for a brilliant and hilarious look back at some of their worst times! Greg recounts the badly behaved listeners who have almost got him sacked as well as the trousers incident on the train that left him in a sticky situation and Shaun remembers the booze induced incidents which resulted in him freezing up live at the Edinburgh Fringe and forgetting a famous pop star's name on live TV. Plus, there is an inordinate amount of talk regarding the idiosyncratic American rapper and singer Pitbull. But this episode is also tinged with sadness as it's the final ever Worst Time Podcast episode. After releasing weekly episodes for 100 weeks on the trot now, Chris has decided to wrap up the show and embrace life as a new father (fresh with Shaun's brilliant parental advice of course). Bit of a content warning for this one - there are some swear words, including perhaps the worst swear word of them all! But hey - we're going out with a bang so we've left the bleeper button at the door! So - thank you to all the guests and thank you to all the listeners. It's been brilliant fun. So long everyone, and thanks for all the worst times!

    #99 - Benji Webbe (Skindred)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 18:58


    An extremely high energy episode this week as the powerhouse that is Benji Webbe, frontman of the reggae/metal band Skindred, hops on for episode 99 of the Worst Time Podcast! Benji tells Chris about his early days in Dubwar before starting up Skindred, what it was like being "a black guy in South Wales who loved the Sex Pistols", appearing on Jools Holland alongside Take That and dropping Slade at Download Festival in the middle of summer. Plus - the time that his vest got ripped off during the first song of a show, the DJ set where there were more people on stage than in the crowd and the radio interview in which he hung up on! Skindred are touring and playing all over the place in 2025 and they are working on new music as well - check out their website for all details! Note - there's lots of swearing on this episode!

    #98 - WBBL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 22:53


    The fantastic DJ and producer WBBL chats to Chris for episode 98 of the Worst Time Podcast, and yes this episode does feature some mild existential dread! WBBL reminisces on a chaotic DJ set and an even more chaotic wedding experience, plus the special little gift he left for the Attic Bar in Bristol. Also - do we ever find out how you pronounce WBBL!? Go follow WBBL on the socials to hear some more of his existential dread remixes and find out when he's DJing next!

    #97 - Ed Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 19:18


    A very funny episode this week as the wonderful stand up comedian Ed Night shares his worst times with Chris on the pod! Ed recounts an awkward corporate zoom gig with the west coast of the USA, the time he had a chicken costume head thrown at him, the Tiki Bar experience which resulted in him getting a whole load of free tequila shots and the various jobs that he would rather forget about. Ed is about to tour his show the Plunge which he claims has a higher jpm (jokes per minute) than any other show on the circuit. To go buy your tickets head to his Linktree!

    #96 - Ronnie Joice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 30:47


    Roll up, roll up - it's time for episode 96 of the Worst Time Podcast! And what a wild ride this one is - DJ, singer and chattyman extraordinaire Ronnie Joice joins Chris for a trip down memory lane worst time style! Ronnie recounts life on the road with Pete Docherty, picking up nits, getting spiked whilst DJing, getting pulled over by the police and losing himself at festivals with Calvin Harris! Ronnie can be found DJing all over the place - go find him on the socials. Also be warned, there's lots of swearing (and also bleeping) in this episode!

    #95 - Chris Hawkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 25:09


    The BBC Radio 6 Music presenter, DJ and podcaster Chris Hawkins chats to fellow presenter, DJ and podcaster Chris Arnold and the pair have a grand old time in the process! The Hawk recounts a whole heap of fantastic stories including meeting Prince Charles & Brian May, losing all his friends at The Big Chill Festival and having to fill in front of a massive festival crowd as he awaited Daniel Beddingfield. Plus - what do you do when you're sharing a two man tent at V Festival with ITV's Kate Garraway & an additional camper tries to get in with you both at 4 'o' clock in the morning?! You can listen to Chris on the radio every weekday and he has his own podcast which is called How To DJ. Go check that out on the podcast platforms!

    #94 - Lauren Pattison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 25:58


    The fantastic comedian & writer Lauren Pattison shares some of her worst times on the podcast for episode 94! She chats to Chris about starting stand up as a teenager, receiving questionable gifts from her nana, a hellish journey up to Scotland and the burger restaurant customer she'd wanted to chuck in the bin! Lauren is out on tour with her show Big Girl Pants - check out her socials and website for more details!

    #93 - James Partridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 30:30


    Stepping up to share their worst times this week is the king of the assembly bangers himself - Mr. James Partridge! Recorded from inside an Airbnb during a three show Christmas Assembly Bangers sellout run at the Hen & Chicken in Bristol, James shares with Chris how the idea begun and the journey it's gone on to get to where it is today. Plus - when DJ requests go wrong, when weddings in America go wrong and when assemblies themselves go wrong! James is on tour all over the UK in 2025, include a massive Christmas tour which is already on sale! Go check out his website for more details!

    #92 - Jimi Needles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 22:34


    The brilliant DJ & producer Jimi Needles invites Chris into his home studio for episode 92 of the Worst Time Podcast! Jimi's worst times include trying to DJ when your hands are covered in soap, attempting to play drums with a leg injury and what happens when you get stuck in Edinburgh overnight with no phone, no wallet and no way of getting home! Jimi's new album is out now and available to stream or buy on vinyl. Go check it out!

    #91 - Best of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 47:53


    Happy new year everyone! It's a brand new year and a brand new chance to look back at some of the great guests we had on the Worst Time Podcast in 2024! In this bumper episode you'll hear worst times from the likes of Fatboy Slim, Jon Ronson, Sooz Kempner, Hacker T Dog, Jo Caulfield, Jeremy Flynn, Sonic Boom Six and Amy Mason! Thanks to all the fantastic guests who came on the show over the last 12 months and of course thank you to YOU for listening!

    #90 - Father Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 13:22


    Welcome to a very special festive edition of the podcast as wee've only gone and secured a chat with Father Christmas and one of his helper elves! Quite the coup on the busiest day of the year for them.Thank you for listening to the Worst Time Podcast in 2024 and Merry Christmas one and all!

    #89 - Pussy Riot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 28:12


    A slightly different episode this week as we head back to 2019 to unearth a previously unheard chat with Olga & Nika from Russian punk band and art performance group Pussy Riot! Chris chatted to the pair in Bristol to find out more about their backstory, their history of protests and their infamous pitch invasion of the 2018 World Cup Final. Thanks so much to Pussy Riot for their time and also their patience in waiting 5 years before Chris managed to get his act together to get the interview out into the world. Back to the regular format next week with a very special Christmas Day guest!

    #88 - Utah Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 28:51


    The legends that are the DJ/producer duo Utah Saints sit down with Chris to share some of their worst times from their three decades in the music business! Tim & Jez go through the New Years Eves that didn't quite live up the hype, the technology that has let them down, the meals that didn't cut the mustard and the vehicles which were far from ideal. Plus - what's it like running your own festival and what do you do if U2 ask you to go on a stadium tour with them? Utah Saints have more music on the way and over 30 gigs in the diary for 2025 already - go follow them on the socials to find out more about what they're up to!

    #87 - Smiling Ivy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 26:09


    A rambling and somewhat chaotic chat with Ray & Sam from ska/punk/funk band Smiling Ivy recorded backstage at the Foundry music venue in Sheffield. They even brought their own handwritten 10 point list of worst times for this one! Going back over a decade - Chris, Ray & Sam have got a lot of ground to cover. They recount the time they toured the Alps, almost crashed the van in Paris and had to save the drummer from a Jimi Hendrix style ending. Plus the time that the band were due to play a festival just outside Bristol but ended up in Hebden Bridge due to an email error. Also, why have Smiling Ivy been banned from multiple places around the country, how did they end up playing a Snow Festival with no snow and does a drum kit have a volume knob? Smiling Ivy are releasing a new album soon and they have gigs coming up. Check out their socials for more details! And warning - this podcast features adult language and adult themes!

    #86 - Lucy Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 27:32


    Comedian, presenter, actor and well known face of the radio & TV world - Lucy Porter joins Chris for episode 86 of the Worst Time Podcast! A perfect guest for the pod as she's in the middle of her No Regrets tour (spoiler - she has some mild regrets) and has plenty of experience to draw upon! This episode includes tales of interviewing authors, chaotic teenage birthday parties and attempting american accents for the big screen! Lucy is on tour at the moment and she has her own podcast - you can find all that on her website!

    #85 - Sooz Kempner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 20:00


    The multi talented comedian, writer, singer and social media heavyweight Sooz Kempner kicks back with Chris to share some of her worst times on the show this week. Sooz shares some great tales of masonic gigs in pubs, auditions where she didn't get the part as well the pair of jeans she simply cannot wear anymore. Plus - fresh from feeling disappointed from one recent election night, she recounts the time she spent another election night on a rolling live news channel, and why she's never been invited back! Sooz is on tour at the moment! Go check out her website for details of all shows!

    #84 - Krafty Kuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 21:45


    A warm welcome to Krafty Kuts as he joins Chris for an inspirational episode 84 of The Worst Time Podcast! DJ, producer and so much more - Krafty shares a whole variety of some of the previous jobs he had before breaking into the music scene, including one of the greatest job titles ever - trifle taster! Plus - how Fatboy Slim helped him make his name, how he witnessed someone losing their fingers on a piece of machinery and how he got abused as a bingo caller! You can catch Krafty Kuts gigging all over the place, plus he has lots of new music on the way. Follow his socials to keep up to date with his work!

    #83 - Tomas Budin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 22:32


    Writer, actor and social media legend Tomas Budin steps up to share his worst times with Chris on the podcast this week! Tom has a couple of frankly incredible worst times due to some baffling errors of judgment - one including a tennis match and one including a hike up a mountain in the Lake District. Plus - can Chris make it big as an actor? (Jury's out on this one but let's say "probably not") Tomas Budin regularly shares his hilarious videos on his Instagram and TikTok - go follow him and enjoy!

    #82 - PP Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 22:33


    A bonafide musical legend joins Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week, someone who has been releasing music and rocking it since the 1960s - the incredible PP Arnold! It's a double Arnold special as PP recounts some incredible stories including the time she toured with Roger Waters, appeared on German TV with Jimi Hendrix, worked with Mick Jagger, got told off by Ike Turner for missing the bus and performed on Top of the Pops back when it was broadcast in black & white! Huge thank you to PP for her time, she is busy touring her Soul Survivor show as well as promoting her latest release - Live in Liverpool. Check out her website for more details!

    #81 - The Services King

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 18:55


    It's a deep dive into service stations with service station enthusiast The Services King this week in what is perhaps the most niche episode of the Worst Time Podcast so far! Rich Cross (AKA The Services King - a title bestowed upon him by BBC Radio 1's Scott Mills & Chris Stark) and Chris Arnold (AKA bloke who once had his honeymoon in a service station according to the fake news tabloids) chew the fat over some of the worst attributes of the humble motorway stop off. Plus the pair discuss the A1's legendary American diner & adult superstore stop offs, how to get free Greggs, Rich's fondness for Little Chef (RIP) and Chris's fondness for Gloucester Services. Rich can be found on the socials @theservicesking - go check him out if you love service stations!

    #80 - Rosalie Minnitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 19:30


    The fantastic comedian, writer and performer Rosalie Minnitt shares her worst times with Chris for episode 80 of the Worst Time Podcast! Rosie reveals how she's had Covid 8 times, how she got bit by Amish person on a Greyhound bus and how she now simply has to have a Greggs chicken bake before every show she does. Plus - first dates in the London Dungeons, doing comedy shows in hotel lobbies and much more! Rosie can often be found performing under her alter-ego Clementine - find her on social media to keep up to date with all shows!

    #79 - Hacker T Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 19:30


    A very warm welcome to by far the most famous dog from Wigan who has ever appeared on the Worst Time Podcast - Hacker T Dog! Even though he would rather be doing episode 80, he is settling for episode 79 and shares with Chris many great tales of his times with his showbiz pals such Shaun Williamson, Katie Thistleton, Iain Stirling, Lauren Layfield and more! Plus - why does Hacker have beef with Hey Duggee? How hard is it to get gunge out of dog fur? Why does he want to do a collab track with the IDLES? And of course we talk about the viral video that now has 2 billion views (and over!) on the internet - we're just innocent men. Hacker T Dog is available to see live in the flesh/fur - go to his social media pages to get the info!

    #78 - Julia Fordham

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 27:57


    A warm welcome to singer-songwriter Julia Fordham as she steps aboard the reminiscing train to share some worst tales on the podcast! An absolute star-studded episode as Julia tells Chris about some of her encounters with the likes of Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell and Barabara Streisand! Julia is on tour later this year and has a new album out. Go check out her website for all the details!

    #77 - Lloyd Griffith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 22:36


    Actor, comedian and singer Lloyd Griffith chats to Chris in the middle of his mighty Baroque & Roll tour and shares a few of his worst times from over the years! Lloyd remembers the gig in Plymouth that included a written off car, hassle from scaffolders, legging it from the venue and having to use a makeshift toilet on the side of the motorway. Plus – what do you do when you've learnt the wrong Johann Sebastian Bach piece for your big concert?! Lloyd also reveals the cosmetic procedures he's been having done recently (much to Chris's interest – laser body hair removal anyone?!) as well as sharing some top tips for new comedians! You can catch Lloyd touring his show all over the UK at the moment – check out his website for more details!

    #76 - John Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 26:42


    A rollercoaster ride of an episode with Mr Dark Room himself John Robertson sharing his worst times with Chris, in what might be the rudest episode of the podcast so far! John recounts the time he had to fake an injury to get out of a sticky amorous situation, the crowd surfing session that resulted in some gonial pain, the corporate gig he won't be writing home about and the plays that have gone down in the history books! Plus – what do you do when Neil Patrick Harris shows up to one of your shows? And how did John meet his wife? Both questions will be answered within this podcast episode! John is touring all the time and he's always up to all sorts online, go check out his website for more details! And please note – there are multiple swears in this podcast!

    #75 - Jeremy Flynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 27:36


    A hilarious episode of the Worst Time Podcast as stand up comedian and rising star of the acting world Jeremy Flynn joins Chris to share his worst times! Jeremy recounts some wonderful tales as a TV extra playing a skateboarder as well as a policeman in an ill-fitting uniform. Also - does stand up comedy work in a hospice or at a festival? (Spoiler alert: Jeremy thinks it doesn't) Go follow Jeremy Flynn on the socials to keep up to date with what he's up to! You can also spot him acting his heart out in recent episodes of Fin vs The Internet.

    #74 - Say She She

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 20:06


    The incredible Say She She join Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week for a lively chat backstage at Camp Bestival! The energy is high for the first ever three guest podcast as Piya, Sabrina and Nya recount tales of breaking down en route to a show at the Hollywood Bowl, having no equipment just before they go live on the BBC at Glastonbury and getting caught up in a snow storm! Say She She have released a brilliant cover of I Believe In Miracles which is out right now and they are on tour in the UK this autumn!

    #73 - Caitlin Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 22:23


    It's another Edinburgh Fringe special this week as the fantastic comedian and musician Caitlin Cook shares her worst times with Chris! Fresh from travelling over from the USA and battling through the jet lag, Caitlin tells Chris about how she managed to survive a bat stage invasion mid show, how she coped under the influence at a last minute performance, how she dealt with a flooded studio and how the dream scuba trip went south! Caitlin is performing her show 'The Writing on the Stall' in London post Edinburgh Fringe but watch out for new dates being added all the time! Go to her website for more details!

    #72 - James Barr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 19:45


    The fantastic comedian and radio presenter James Barr joins Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week, the first time ever an episode has been recorded at the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival! James tells tales of bad drag & bad food in Barcelona as well as a big bad hotel in Blackpool. Plus, a dating experience where some basic information didn't quite make it conversation. Also, what's it like doing a breakfast show with Fleur East? All this and more on the Worst Time Podcast! James is at the Edinburgh Fringe right now with his show Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum) and he's doing a London show in September. See his website for all details!

    #71 - William & James Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 20:18


    A very special episode of the podcast where Chris is joined by not just one Hanson, but two of them! Etiquette expert, author and podcaster William Hanson shares some of his worst times alongside his brother - radio presenter and broadcaster James Hanson! James remembers the time a comedy song got him some tabloid attention while William recounts his experiences as a young man almost taking out members of the royal family. Plus - a very early case of amateur sibling dentistry. You can listen to more James on Times Radio and William on the hit podcasts Help I Sexted My Boss and Keeping Up Appearances.

    #70 - Doreen Doreen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 28:25


    Chris speaks to not one, not two, not three, but four brilliant members from the ultimate party band Doreen Doreen backstage at Valley Fest 2024 for episode 70 of the Worst Time Podcast. In a jubilant and at times chaotic backstage dressing room, Carol shares her thoughts on festival toilets, Emily recounts a tricky Glastonbury, Kirsty shares how she has PTSD from performing the same four songs for hours on end and Fiona remembers how she had to wear a spacesuit during a miners strike performance. Also one of the above tells off another of the above for spilling cider - it's all happening on episode 70! If you ever get the chance to see Doreen Doreen live - do it! You won't be disappointed! 

    #69 - Junior Jungle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 20:39


    The honour of being guests for the Worst Time Podcast episode 69 goes to none other than DJ Nick Terrific and MC Rocky Patch AKA Junior Jungle! It's a fun filled episode as the dynamic duo reveal the stories behind their stage names as well as how they have occasionally got into slight trouble whilst rocking the live stage. Plus - what can go wrong on a holiday in Hawaii and how bad can one game of cowpat golf really go? (Answer - really very very bad) Junior Jungle can be found rocking festivals and venues up and down all year - check out their social media pages for more info!

    #68 - Beans On Toast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 26:08


    Stepping up this week on the Worst Time Podcast to share tantalising tales is musician & storyteller extraordinaire Beans on Toast! Beans tells Chris about the London show where too much Jack Daniels was consumed, the song lyrics that perhaps would be written slightly differently in 2024 and the story of the Kate Nash car crash. Plus - how to manage doing family friendly sets, the joys of the London venue Nambucca (RIP) and getting an Essex tattoo on your body. It's a jam packed episode! Beans on Toast is touring all over the place this summer and beyond. Plus he has a new album coming out later this year - watch out for that!

    #67 - Huge Davies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 23:07


    Musician, comedian, actor and occasional street performer Huge Davies joins Chris to share some of his memorable worst times as well as also finally revealing whether Huge is in fact his real name. He recounts the gig in Folkestone which he ended up being escorted out of for his own safety, the breakup which resulted in a teary trip to Chicken Cottage and the European whitey which ended with his friends no longer being able to look him in the eyes. Catch Huge Davies at the Edinburgh Fringe this year with a new exciting show! And also thank you to him for at one point describing the podcast as ‘Tough Mudder for Mental Health' which is going straight on all Worst Time Podcast promotion from now on.

    #66 - Chelsea Birkby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 30:27


    Stand up comedian and Avril Lavigne fan Chelsea Birkby shares her stories with Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week! Chelsea tales include her mother's 58th birthday, an embarrassing mermaid-related incident at an office job and a calamitous wedding experience which, as she reveals during the conversation, did eventually end in divorce. Plus - are babies welcome at Chelsea's comedy shows and should people go to Milton Keynes to see the robots? Chelsea is taking her show This is Life, Cheeky Cheeky (which is a fantastic name for show by the way) to the Edinburgh Fringe this year, go check it out!

    #65 - Glastonbury Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 22:53


    It's the welcome (or unwelcome depending on your point of view to be fair) of the Glastonbury Festival Worst Time Podcast special! Join Chris as he meanders around the Worthy Farm site on a Friday morning, just before the main stages kick off, flanked by the brilliant DJ and radio presenter Seb Bailey. Seb shares the time he performed at a festival to no-one as well as not one, but two toilet based Reading Festival anecdotes. Also, why is Glastonbury Festival such a magical place? Could it be because two men recorded a podcast whilst walking around the site? It could well be. Warming - some swearing and plenty of references to urine (and worst). If you're looking for high brow content please do not listen to this episode (or the majority of previous episodes as well to be fair).

    #64 - Bella Hull

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 21:59


    The hilarious comedian, writer and podcaster Bella Hull joins Chris from a hot & sunny London to share her worst times on the podcast this week! Her tales include a gig on a cruise which ended up feeling like a prison sentence as well as an attempt to become an olympian gymnast which didn't last too long at all. Plus she shares some life lessons with regards to fish ownership and has Bella Hull ever been to Hull? We cover a lot in this episode! Bella is off to the Edinburgh Fringe with her show Piggie and you can hear her on her own podcast - The Rats of the Roundtable.

    #63 - Steve Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 26:16


    The superb musician and vocalist Steve Edwards, known for the huge hit 'World, Hold On' as well as his new band Astrels, joins Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week! His worst times include an incredible gig in Russia with Craig David & Sonique, an embarrassing moment at a London Pride event with Sir Ian Mckellen and an unfortunate crockery accident. Talk about variety! Watch out for Steve's new band Astrels - they are at various festivals and shows this year and you can find their music on the streaming platforms.

    #62 - Robin Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 19:37


    The hilarious Robin Morgan chats to Chris on the show this week, sharing a variety of worst times from the safety of his Cardiff studio shed! Robin reveals the worst job he had which coincided with the early days of social media, the car journey which left him a tad rattled and the comedy gig he almost certainly never actually invoiced for! Robin is at the Fringe this year and he's on tour all this autumn. Go check out his website for details. Please note: there is swearing in this episode, including a very naughty word (although it is very funny when it is said).

    #61 - Dutty Moonshine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 25:15


    Dutty Moonshine AKA Mr Michael Rack steps up to the challenge of sharing his worst times on the podcast this week from backstage at a slightly damp Bearded Theory Festival! Mike tells Chris about the time he was supposed to DJ in Ukraine but a hurricane had other ideas, the time he couldn't quite keep it clean on a live broadcast and the time he hit problem after problem whilst performing at multiple festivals around the country with the Dutty Moonshine Big Band. Catch Mike on tour playing multiple festivals with the Big Band throughout 2024 and watch out for their big 10 year anniversary plans in 2025! And please note – there's a lots of swearing in this episode.

    #60 - Stuart Goldsmith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 25:51


    The brilliant comedian and podcaster Stuart Goldsmith joins Chris Arnold for episode 60 of the Worst Time Podcast! Stu's worst times include being duped by an online advert for a local concert, a stressful airport customs experience and a pickpocket who wasn't quite up to scratch. Plus, Stu recounts his time on Conan O'Brien's show, why he's now focusing on climate comedy and what does Chris need to do to make his podcast as successful as Stu's one? Check out Stu's website to find out more about him, his tour dates and his podcast!

    #59 - Ria Lina

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 23:34


    The very funny Ria Lina joins Chris in the midst of her Riawakening tour on the Worst Time Podcast this week! She chats about her time as a Pointless guest-host, how her audience need to start bringing their kids to her shows and why selling tea towels could be a merchandise option for her moving forward. Plus the heckle during her Live At The Apollo performance which almost derailed her set but didn't quite and why sending d**k pics could be a more complex moral quandary than you think! Ria is on her debut tour at the moment with her show Riawakening, check out her website to see when she is coming to a town near you!

    #58 - Jeremy Vine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 27:29


    The broadcasting legend that is Jeremy Vine takes time out of his busy schedule and chats to Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week! Jeremy runs through a memorable Fall gig that he attended with his brother Tim, a penny farthing accident he won't forget in a hurry and the sign that had an alteration following a TV interview. Plus the pair recount the time Chris and his Dad went on Jeremy's Channel 5 show, and how a serial prankster got the better of Jeremy a few years back. You can catch Jeremy Vine on Channel 5 and BBC Radio 2 every weekday, and he has a book on the way – watch out for that!

    #57 - Michelle Brasier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 29:59


    The fabulous comedian, singer and actor Michelle Brasier chats to Chris from Australia (oooh the podcast has gone international) and shares her worst times with the show! Fresh from performing off-Broadway in New York, Michelle recounts the baffling online scam which resulted in a whole new show being created as well as a truly chaotic trip which included the US, Canada and Scotland! Plus respect for Helen Mirren, lockdown purchases and the coolness of Bristol. Michelle is touring the UK & Ireland this year with her show Reform. Go check her out! And please note, there is plenty of swearing in this episode!

    #56 - Jonny Owen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 21:28


    Actor, presenter and daytime DJ Jonny Owen shares his worst times with Chris on the podcast this week! Jonny recounts a lonely show in Wolverhampton, getting names muddled and the Xmas Eve drinkathon which he'll never repeat again! Plus – the beauty of daytime parties and why the kebab is an underrated takeaway! You can catch Jonny DJing at Day Fever all over the UK and you can hear him presenting the BBC Sounds podcast Strike.

    #55 - Jo Caulfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 31:35


    Comedian and writer Jo Caulfield joins Chris for a very funny, and in parts very touching, episode this week on the Worst Time Podcast. Fresh from a relaxing holiday in Malaga, Jo recounts some tremendous tales including waitressing for badly behaved policemen, accidentally becoming a peeping tom and being compared to someone's dog. Also – doing gigs in Saltburn, harsh feedback from TV producers, meeting George Michael & George Martin (double George!) and much more. Jo is on tour all over the place (including Saltburn) with her show Here Comes Trouble and her book The Funny Thing About Death is available from all good online bookstores!

    #54 - Dheanasaur

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 29:15


    Comedian, sketch maker and TikTok icon Dhean Morris AKA Dheanasaur joins Chris to share his worst times on the podcast this week! Dhean reminisces on how he threw his nana around for the internet (in a nice way), how recreating a bank robbery for a sketch brought him a hell of a lot of stress and how he once ended up in a bathtub with the host of this very podcast. Plus, not one, but two urine-related stories. Don't say we never treat you on this show! You can join the hundreds of thousands of people that follow Dhean on TikTok and Instagram! Just seach Dheanasaur.

    #53 - Alasdair Beckett-King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 29:50


    Comedian, animator, author and the king of going viral, the brilliant Alasdair Beckett-King joins Chris to share some of his worst times on the Worst Time Podcast. ABK reminisces of the tube station fall which might have turned his beard hair white, the filming experience in a museum which resulted in him being frog-marched out through the gift shop and the vegan haggis experience that wasn't quite so vegan after all. Plus – dealing with frosty comedy crowds, spending hours making short form content and how to deal with a Burns Night invitation. Alasdair is on tour at the moment with his show Nevermore, plus there's a new Montgomery Bonbon book on the way – watch out for that!

    #52 - Louise Schofield

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 26:07


    Presenter, DJ, comedian, content creator and so much more Louise Schofield chats to Chris this week and shares some of her worst times on the show! She recounts a trip to Ibiza, some unfortunate ball placing and the music video which continues to haunt her to this day! Plus they cover indie discos, megapints, content creating in 2024 and a shared love of the Macclesfield band Cassia! You can find Louise Schofield on all the socials. Plus go check out her music chat show Spill The Sound right now!

    #51 - Sam Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 28:09


    Comedian, writer, extras extraordinaire and the ‘Don Draper of catfood' Sam Williams is providing the worst time anecdotes this week with Chris for episode 51 of the podcast! Sam runs through the gig in Devil's Dyke which almost ended in cannibalism, the earphones disaster on a recent a train journey and a frankly incredible Rod Stewart related room service fiasco. Plus, what exactly did Sam do in My Parents Are Aliens? All will be revealed over the course of the episode! Sam is doing lots of live shows in 2024 as well as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. Go  check out Instagram for all the updates!

    #50 - Fatboy Slim

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 33:05


    An absolute legend on the show this week to celebrate reaching half a century – Mr. Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim! Norm goes through some truly insane stories from his career, including the time he was held up at gunpoint in the Bahamas, DJing Brighton Beach in the pouring rain, getting stuck in traffic jams, dealing with unwanted guests in the dressing room and the stalker that took things just a little bit too far. Plus the pair cover boozing as a DJ, books being written without consent, David Guetta's skills whilst DJing with one deck, working in cafes during lockdowns, people sunbathing nude outside your front garden and Paul Heaton's ability to come up with great nicknames. It's an absolute bumper pack of an episode! Fatboy Slim is touring all over the place (and more intensively as ever before as you'll hear) and he is almost certainly coming to a town near you – check out his website for all ticket details!

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