Podcast appearances and mentions of Adam Kay

Today we spoke to doctor turned comedian and public speaker Adam Kay. After leaving his career as a doctor in the UK, wrote a book on his experiences and has brought his speaking tour to NZ sharing laughs and stories from his time in ED. Due to popular demand and a total sell out New Zealand tour, Adam Kay is returning with This Is Going To Hurt Live to New Zealand Auckland – Bruce Mason Theatre – Mon 12 & Tue 13 May, 7PM Wellington – Opera House – Wed 14 May, 7PM & Sat 17 May, 8PM Christchurch – Isaac Theatre Royal – Thu 15 May, 7PM & 9:15PM Dunedin – Glenroy Auditorium – Fri 16 May, 7PM & 9PM Hamilton – Heaphy Room, Claudelands – Sun 18 May, 7PM https://www.bohmpresents.com/current-events/show/adam-kay-2

Today on the show - 0.00 - Around The World 5.10 - Where's Willy? 14.30 - Ryan Fox Won 18.50 - Oldest Looking Young Kiwi 21.50 - Adam Kay 50.10 - Finger Files 62.10 - Ryan Fox Live On The Phone

After a caesarean section on his labour ward went catastrophically wrong, Adam Kay took a radical inventory of his entire life. CW: traumatic childbirth, eating disorders.Adam was not far off qualifying as an obstetric consultant in the United Kingdom, when he decided he couldn't be a doctor any longer.He couldn't face ever again experiencing the tragedy of death during childbirth, nor could he understand the blunt response from his boss in the aftermath, and so he quit doctoring altogether. After a period of grief and depression, Adam reassessed his goals, his dreams and his relationships, completely up-ending the conventional life he had felt backed into.He turned to the diaries, which he had kept throughout his seven years working in hospitals, and became a stand-up comedian, then a television writer, an acclaimed author, the executive producer of a wildly popular TV series based on Adam's book, and most recently a father.CONTENT WARNING: This episode of Conversations contains accounts of traumatic childbirth and of disordered eating, which may distress some listeners.Help and support is always available. You can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.Find out more about the Red Nose counselling services available to parents who have lost a child by calling the Red Nose Bereavement Support Line on 1300 308 307.If you or someone you know needs help with disordered eating, the Butterfly National Helpline is available on 1800 33 4673.This episode of Conversations explores studying medicine, the medical system, Medicare, overworked doctors, young doctors, junior doctors, obstetrics and gynaecology, delivering babies, careers, disordered eating, sexuality, marriage, LGBTQI+, fatherhood, surrogacy, mental health, comedy, touring, music, university life, should I study medicine.This Is Going To Hurt is published by Pan Macmillan.Undoctored is published by Hachette.Adam's debut novel, A Particularly Nasty Case, will be published by Hachette in August.You can stream the television series based on Adam's first book, This Is Going To Hurt, on ABC iView.Conversations Live is coming to the stage! Join Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler for an unmissable night of unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and surprise guests. Australia's most-loved podcast — live, up close, and in the moment. Find out more on the Conversations website.

Comedian, author and former doctor Adam Kay chats about his MICF show; tech expert Vanessa Toholka celebrates the 30th anniversary of Craigslist; the team discuss the boom of luxury food heists; author Anna Matilda (aka Urban Nanna) talks about sustainability in light of her new book Everyday Permaculture and comedian Kate Dolan gives us a peek inside her mind.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X:  https://x.com/breakfasters

Today on the podcast the guys talk to UK comedian Adam Kay, who used to work as an obsterician... he's the guy who wrote the book "The Is Going To Hurt". Who put Christmas lights up there what now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Kay knew exactly who he wanted to play him in the TV version of his life. After spending years working in hospitals across the UK, mostly in obstetrics and gynaecology, Adam—completely burnt out—took a break. What was meant to be a short pause turned into 14 years and counting. During his training in the labour wards, Adam kept a diary. Those diary entries would later become a best-selling book (This Is Going To Hurt, which sold over 5 million copies), and eventually a hit TV series starring Ben Whishaw as Adam. In this candid, emotional, and at times hilarious conversation, Adam talks about: – The human cost of being a doctor– Why mental health support in medicine is so urgently needed– What changes are essential—both in the UK and here in Australia– And… the strangest things people have turned up to hospital with inside their bodies. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever been a patient, worked in healthcare, or simply wants to understand the real cost of caring. If you'd like to see Adam Kay live in Australia, he's currently touring the country. You can look at his tour dates here. THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review CREDITS: Host: Kate Langbroek Guest: Adam Kay Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Doctor turned author and comedian Adam Kay called Clairsy & Lisa this morning as his live show This Is Going To Hurt comes to Perth in May. He talked to the guys about his book being turned into a TV show and whether he got to choose who played him. They also talked about what audiences can expect from the live show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa has shared a story with Clairsy about a KFC April Fool's gag which has become a reality and it involves fried chicken flavoured toothpaste. Elliot Yeo joined Clairsy & Lisa where they talked of course about their big loss at the weekend and how the team can improve as they take on Carlton in the Gather Round in Adelaide on Saturday. Plus will Liam Ryan be out on the field on Saturday and he also spoke about how team bonding is really a thing when the team play an away game. In The Shaw Report, the death of Blondie's drummer Clem Burke and Madonna & Elton John finally end their decades long feud. MAFS has finished for 2025 so Clairsy & Lisa took the opportunity to speak to Rhi & Jeff from the show about their experience, their thoughts on some of the other participants on this year's show and their first reaction when they realised they knew each other at the alter. Clairsy helped a little old lady at the shops but she soon took advantage of him and his height. Adam Kay is a former Doctor turned author and comedian and his book This Is Going To Hurt has been turned into a TV show and now a live stage show which he's bringing to Perth in May. Clairsy & Lisa had a chat to him about the show and whether he was involved in the casting of himself for the TV series. Clairsy & Lisa opened the phones and text line about the worst thing you've seen on a plane after singer Michelle Williams from Destinys Child had a man sit next to her with his barefoot touching her. Clairsy was talking to Lisa about Donald Trump's new tariffs and he has a plan so he doesn't accidentally have a look at his superannuation amaount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Forrest Kay is the author of Escape From Shadow Physics, a rip-roaring tour through the history of physics that suggests the quantum world might be a lot less legible than anyone realizes. Much of his work is informed by the logic of Hydrodynamic Quantum Analogs, which are classical systems whose behavior can be described by same mathematics that's used for quantum mechanics. Kay makes the case that if a classical system, made of materials and substances, can be described by the same statistical mathematics, that it's possible the quantum intuition that reality dissolves into a sea of probabilities and wave functions is just straight up wrong. We explore how the mechanics of droplets bouncing on surfaces recapitulates the mathematics of quantum mechanics, what it means for a classical system to behave like a quantum one, how pilot wave theory fits into the story, and why this isn't front page news for every science magazine in the world. MAKE HISTORY WITH US THIS SUMMER:https://demystifysci.com/demysticon-2025PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-show(00:00) Go!(00:06:20) Adam Kay's Journey(00:10:17) The Complexity of Innovation (00:12:26) Hydrodynamic Quantum Analogies(00:20:20) Philosophy and Positivism in Physics(00:23:21) Skepticism in Physics (00:24:35) Transition in Scientific Thought(00:26:10) Positivism and Knowledge(00:28:40) Auguste Comte's Positivism and its Paradoxes(00:34:50) Historical Context from Philosophy to Physics(00:41:10) The Clash in Intellectual Circles(00:46:00) Continued Influence of Early Physicists(00:47:02) Historical Scientific Perspectives(00:49:07) The Philosophy of Science and Positivism(00:51:50) Einstein's Influence on Physical Theories(00:56:05) Einstein vs. Quantum Mechanics(01:00:02) Parallels Between Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics(01:07:00) Reevaluating Physical Paradigms(01:12:07) Evolution of Physical Theories(01:14:09) Modern Reflections and Quantum Theory(01:18:07) Book Review and Chapter Structure(01:19:04) Introduction to Pilot Wave Theory(01:25:35) Hydrodynamic Quantum Analogies(01:35:08) Interpretation of Positive Atomism(01:36:46) Uncertainty Principle and Quantum Mechanics(01:39:28) Sound, Sampling, and Uncertainty in Physics(01:44:41) The Role of Fourier Analysis in Various Domains(01:49:10) Quantum Mechanics and Reality's Mystical Interpretation(01:54:09) Physics and Its Intellectual Dominance(01:58:55) Intersection of Physics and Metaphysics(02:01:10) Mysticism in Physics(02:05:27) The Sokal Hoax and Scientific Discourse(02:09:10) Importance of Diverse Viewpoints(02:14:23) Writing and Future Endeavors#quantummechanics, #philosophyofscience, #einstein, #bohr, #quantumphysics, #pilotwave, #positivism, #quantumreality, #scienceandphilosophy, #sciencehistory, #waveparticleduality, #quantumtheory, #physicscommunity #philosophypodcast, #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast ABOUS US: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

Today we spoke to Adam Kay who is bringing back his hit show by popular demand following an absolute sell-out tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2024. This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor is the hilarious show about life on and off the hospital wards from doctor turned BAFTA-winning comedian Adam Kay. Based on his multi-million-selling book of diaries, his shocking and continence-endangering live show has been seen by over 300,000 people, including 50 sell-out nights in the West End.

Tune into this exclusive interview with multi-talented writer, comedian, and former doctor Adam Kay. Best known for his bestselling memoir This Is Going to Hurt, which chronicles his years working as a junior doctor in the NHS, Kay has become a prominent voice in healthcare commentary, blending humor with poignant insights. In his latest book, Undoctored, Kay offers a fresh perspective on life after leaving medicine. With his signature blend of humor, honesty, and heart, he delves into the challenges of moving on from a career that defined him, while also exploring broader themes of identity, purpose, and the impact of the medical profession on those who choose it. Interviewed live by Matt Stadlen as part of Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival Podcast Music by Joseph McDade

Dans cet épisode du talk-show de La Consult', je reçois Alexandre, du média La Fabrique des soignants, Flore et Sarah, pour parler de la série anglaise This is going to hurt, une adaptation du roman éponyme écrit par Adam Kay, également producteur de la série. Une belle occasion de parler de burn-out, de système de santé en décrépitude, d'erreur médicale, et l'occasion aussi de constater nos lacunes en obstétrique. Bonne écoute! Pour encore un peu plus de contenus, des infos sur les coulisses du podcast ou échanger avec moi :le compte instagramle compte bluskyle compte twitterle compte threadspar mail : podcastlaconsult@gmail.compar la boite vocale du podcastla newsletter

Book Club #123 - You Don't Have To Be Mad To Work Here - In the first of a new series of Book Club Richard talks to psychiatrist and former stand up Benji Waterhouse (if that is his real name) about his terrific memoir about working for the NHS and the importance of prioritising mental health. They discuss how to treat this subject with humour and sensitivity, as well as providing your patients with anonymity, the short-sightedness of underfunding and ignoring our mental health, the difficult decisions that NHS staff are forced to make, why Benji wanted to include his personal issues in the book, the shadow of Adam Kay and writing the screen play. Plus why Richard definitely doesn't need a psychiatrist! Buy the book here - www.amazon.co.uk/You-Dont-Have-Work-Here/dp/1787333175See Benji on tour - www.livenation.co.uk/benji-waterhouse-tickets-adp1542142Come to a RHLSTP live! - https://richardherring.com/rhlstp Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by LIFESAFE Technologies Stay safe "All In 1" Fire extinguisher. Click on the link and your discount will be applied Kevin's inspiration to join the Police was prompted by a robbery where at the age of 14 he was held at knifepoint and his pedal cycle was stolen. He went on to see the suspect in a local park on the stolen bike. The police were contacted and when they arrived, they arrested the suspect and seized the bike. The rest as they say is history.Kevin was 20 when he joined the Metropolitan Police, and the year was 1983. His service commenced in Edmonton and after 6 years transferred to King Cross. This area was not the affluent location that it is now!The Harrods Bombing, The murder of Yvonne Fletcher and the Broadwater farm riots took place in his early years in the job. Kevin describes the significant events and the Tottenham riots in particular; he was patrolling Southgate when he was told to return to base pick up his public order kit and travel to the infamous Broadwater Farm.Kevin's love for cars help directed him to the stolen vehicle squad. It was during this time that he honed his skills as an investigator. He went on to lead a team at Kings Cross and headed missing persons enquires. One such was Paula Field, Her body was found minus its identifying features in a holdall in the canal at Camden. He was invited to apply for the role in SO10 which specialised in undercover deployments and stayed in the role for 8 years. He found the role particularly political, and we discuss the issues in managing undercovers and the associated issues. During his time he became a hostage negotiator and recalls vividly the kidnap of a 10 year old boy.He concluded his services a s Chief Superintendent and was an operational lead during the 2021 Olympics .A memorable day during his service was the nail bombing in Old Compton Street at the Admiral Duncan Pub. He talks about a member of the public Named David Morley who had been injured in the explosion. This mans nickname was Cinders. He survived the bombing and was a very kind individual. A few years later Mr Morley was murdered on the South Bank by a group of youths.Since leaving the Police Kevin has been behind the television shows “The Hunted” and “The Heist” He is now a published author and his book “Where The Evidence Takes Us” Is available from all good book sellers. John Sutherland and Adam Kay were inspirations and John has written has written a recommendation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Best-selling author Adam Kay joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss becoming a Dad, being a Jewish man in the current climate, and the homogeneity of med school.Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Adam Kay to talk about his brand new book Dextor Proctor The 10 Year Old Doctor which is a hilarious new medical mystery series which demystifies the secrets medicine and hospitals  Bex also speaks to Sally Gardner all about Pernickety Boo which is the story of a very unusual umbrella brought to life by a careless sorcerer which  possesses an impressive array of magical powers (including time travel!)Next up is Skye Mckenna joins us to chat all about the latest book in her Hedgewitch series - Seawitch where Cassie needs to earn her Sapling pin to get one step closer to passing her Witch's Licence and to do this, she's set a challenge- but the newest member of her coven is not what she expected.And to complete this bumper episode Bex spoke to Molly Arbuthnott who tells us all about her series of animal books including Peanut the Hamster & Oscar The Ferry Cat to name a couple and how real life animals have shaped her storiesThat's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tenor Russell Watson's remarkable career took him from playing from working mens clubs in Salford to performing at the Vatican. But his life hasn't been completely charmed - he discusses the brain tumour that threatened his life as well as his voice and how he found his way back to centre stage.Jackie Kay is one of the UK's most lauded poets who turned to writing as a child as a sanctuary from the difficulties of life as an adopted, if much loved, half-Nigerian child in Scotland. A new BBC One documentary tells her story "In Her Own Words"; we'll be asking why she wanted to do that. Doctor-turned-comedian-turned-author Adam Kay's first book This Is Going To Hurt sold over 3 million copies and was adapted into a multi award-winning TV series. Now he's taken another career turn into children's fiction with a new character – Dexter Procter, the ten year old doctor. As an actress Deborah McAndrew played Angie Freeman on Coronation Street in the 1990s. She left the Rovers Return behind long ago for a career as a writer and her latest play tells the story of the night an Unidentified Flying Object landed near Stoke-on-Trent's Bentilee housing estate. The show draws on multiple eyewitness accounts from the time to create a warm and funny depiction of an extraordinary event happening to very ordinary people. Plus music from The Lemon Twigs's latest album A Dream Is All We Know. Presented by Nihal Arthanayake Produced by Olive Clancy

This week, Wendy and Alison are beyond thrilled to welcome Adam Kay, the former doctor turned bestselling author, who joins them to chat about his unique journey into fatherhood.  Adam opens up about the joys and challenges of raising two toddlers born just four months apart through surrogacy. He offers candid insights into the realities of fatherhood, from sleepless nights to the relentless nature of parenting, and the importance of carving out time for relationships amidst all the chaos.  Adam also talks about his latest book, "Dexter Proctor, the Ten-Year-Old Doctor," a funny and educational novel for kids. He shares the inspiration behind his switch from non-fiction to fiction and discusses the importance of making medical knowledge accessible and entertaining for children.  Stay connected with Netmums for more parenting tips, community support, engaging content: Website: netmums.com / Netmums socials: @netmums / Facebook / TikTok / X  Series 14 of the Netmums Podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative

Adam Kay and Henry Paker join Tiernan to answer Marce's amazing question about zebras, and also talk about their new book Dexter Proctor - The 10 Year Old Doctor. Plus a competition to win a copy of the book! ORDER DEXTER PROCTOR HERE: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/458753/dexter-procter-the-10-year-old-doctor-by-kay-adam/9780241668597JOIN THE ADVERT FREE LINDA EDITION OF THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTSOR ON ACAST+ HERE: https://plus.acast.com/s/33249a2e-3f02-4f3c-923e-bc17b8dcac87OR ON OUR PATREON HERE: patreon.com/ComedyClub4KidsWE NEED YOUR QUESTIONS, JOKES AND NONSENSE TOO. SEND THEM IN TO: podcast@comedyclub4kids.co.ukGROWN UPS: IF YOU CAN BUY US A COFFEE PLEASE DO SO HERE: https://ko-fi.com/comedyclub4kidsWebsite: www.comedyclub4kids.co.ukTwitter: @ComedyClub4KidsFacebook: facebook.com/ComedyClub4KidsHosted by Tiernan Douieb. Music by Paddy Gervers. Design by John Beck. If you enjoy Radio Nonsense and would like to support it, while also avoiding all the adverts that are never relevant for kids anyway, why not join the Radio Nonsense: Linda Edition tier for a small fee per month? You can sign up right here: https://plus.acast.com/s/comedyclub4kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Adam Kay of mental healthcare, Dr Benji Waterhouse is a front-line NHS doctor specialising in psychiatry, as well as an award-winning stand-up comedian. In this episode, he opens the doors to the psychiatric ward and shares if you need to be “mad” to work there. In part 1, Benji explains how humour makes difficult topics easier to talk about, why his own unhappy home life inspired his career in psychiatry and he discusses whether medication can fix mental illness. Follow @doctor_benjis and get his book ‘You Don't Have to be Mad to Work Here'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex's book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Sir Keir Starmer has suffered a slump in popularity after criticism of his handling of the riots. The number of teenagers applying to study medicine has dropped by 12 per cent in two years. Nick speaks to Adam Kay, author of 'This is Going to Hurt'. All of this and more on the Nick Ferrari Whole Show Podcast.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall, veterinarian Jess French, and comedian and former doctor Adam Kay, as they are put to the test by an audience of curious children at Cheltenham Science Festival. We find out who would win in a battle between a shark and a crocodile (the answer involves a tennis court), why humans don't sweat like dogs, whether macrophages might help us overcome antibiotic resistance and if AI might one day enable us to understand and directly communicate with animals.Producer: Melanie Brown Exec Producer: Alexandra Feachem BBC Studios Audio Production

Adam Kay was born in Brighton to Jewish parents, his father was a doctor and he too went into medicine gynaecology and obstetrics. After a traumatic experience in the operating theatre, Adam left medicine and wrote his first memoir…This is Going to Hurt. It covered his time as a trainee doctor and became not only a bestseller, but was adapted by him, into the TV series of the same name, starring Ben Whishaw as Adam. He won a BAFTA for his writing. His most recent memoir, Undoctored, was much, much more personal. Radically honest in fact - from revealing his previous marriage to a woman before finding love with his now husband, to talking about abuse and having an eating disorder. He's also written fact and fiction books for children. explaining some of the more astonishing, and often revolting stories from the world of science and medicine. Inherited: Franz Schubert's Impromptu Op.90 performed by Llŷr Williams Passed on: I Never Do Anything Twice by Stephen SondheimProducer: Ben Mitchell

The author Joanne Harris, who describes herself as ‘test-driver of experimental dream machines who sometimes writes a bit', grew up living above her grandparents sweetshop and celebrates the 25th anniversary of Chocolat this year.The multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Jack Garratt shot to fame in 2016 and became one of the UK's brightest new music stars, toured the world, before taking a step back from public life to protect his mental health. And the mighty comedic classicist Natalie Haynes, who continues to turn the ancient world on its head, championing women of the past, returns to the airwaves with the 10th series of her hit Radio 4 podcast Natalie Haynes Stands up for Classics.Plus the Inheritance Tracks of doctor turned bestselling author Adam Kay...and we promise they're not going to hurt.Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens Producer: Ben Mitchell

Adam Kay has been very open with what turned him off working as a doctor and into a successful writer and comedian. 

Join us for one of our most insightful edits to date, as we welcome a stellar guest in Adam Kay to the Sales Code Leadership Podcast! Adam is CRO at Playroll.com a business offering Employer of Record solutions. Prior to this, Adam successfully led and scaled several revenue organisations such as Shoutlet, Conversocial and Paddle, the latter achieving unicorn status and exceptionally rapid growth. Adam has progressed in his career from a trainee sales rep to CRO and has learnt and developed a people-centric playbook for scaling startups into successful businesses. In his spare time, Adam enjoys spending time with his 3 kids, he also has a passion for sports such as snowboarding as well as an avid reader and chess player.Connect with the show host Kevin Thiele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinthiele/ 

Adam Kay has had an interesting career path.  The UK comedian and bestselling author started off as a doctor, leaving after undiagnosed symptoms led to severe complications and a stillborn during one of his surgeries.  He went on to write This is Going to Hurt, a book based on the diaries he wrote during his time as a doctor, which went on to sell more than five million copies worldwide.  Kay has since turned the book into a comedy show which sold out on the West End, and was also turned into a miniseries.  He's bringing the comedy show to kiwi audiences as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival, taking to the stage on May 1st.  Coming from a very normal background, fame has been interesting for Kay, telling Mike Hosking that it's been weird to have people come up and ask for photos.  “It's quite weird that more people know me than I know people,” he said.  “But I'm getting used to it and I'm just, I'm glad all these people have watched my shows, or read my books, or whatever and want to say hi.”  Performing on stage has a different energy to selling books, the latter being quite abstract according to Kay.  “You get an email from the publisher saying congratulations on this many copies, or it's been published in this many languages, but going on stage, and you know, speaking, hopefully amusing people in their, in their thousands, it's like nothing on earth.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of April, a former advisor for George W. Bush joined to dig into the beginning of Trump's 'hush money' trial, which is the first time in history a former president has faced a criminal trial.   Finance Minister Nicola Willis filled in while the Prime Minister is overseas, and talked the CPI number, the public service sector, and whether Melissa Lee actually has any sort of plan for the media. UK comedian and former doctor Adam Kay joined the program ahead of bringing his hit West End show to kiwi audiences for the NZ International Comedy Festival. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reverend Richard Coles is back on tour with his ‘Borderline National Trinket' show and talks to us from his home in Sussex where he's “the only person in the village who hasn't won a BAFTA”. This looks back at his life – “a CV like the work of a fantasist” - and what he's learnt from 50 years of watching various types of stage entertainment and playing to audiences ranging from the Wollaston Over-‘60s Methodist Ladies Fellowship to a bunch of delinquent Spanish pop fans with catapults. And he talks fondly of the Communards and how ‘80s pop was a Golden Age. Among the highlights … … Morecambe & Wise at the Kettering Granada with Arthur Tolcher on the mouth organ. … finding your “pulpit voice”. … Sir Robert Helpmann's great gag about referees. … why time is a healer. … the “marble denim and mullets” of Legs & Co's interactive dance to the Communards on Top Of The Pops.   … on the literary circuit sandwiched between John Lydon and Marti Pellow – “dreams do come true”. … if he's ever met a shy vicar. … the stagecraft of Danny Baker, Adam Kay and Grayson Perry. … standing on a chair to conduct the RPO, aged 8 and the time he wrote a Magnificat For Choir And Snare Drum in A Minor. … seeing Bauhaus, John Otway and the 4-Be-2s. … sitting between Lenny Henry and Torvill & Dean at a Kylie show. … his teenage punk band Zerox playing Clash covers. … and why there are never any forks in a Green Room. Get ‘Borderline National Trinket' tickets here, last date March 11 at London's Shaftesbury Theatre …https://www.seetickets.com/tour/reverend-richard-colesSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reverend Richard Coles is back on tour with his ‘Borderline National Trinket' show and talks to us from his home in Sussex where he's “the only person in the village who hasn't won a BAFTA”. This looks back at his life – “a CV like the work of a fantasist” - and what he's learnt from 50 years of watching various types of stage entertainment and playing to audiences ranging from the Wollaston Over-‘60s Methodist Ladies Fellowship to a bunch of delinquent Spanish pop fans with catapults. And he talks fondly of the Communards and how ‘80s pop was a Golden Age. Among the highlights … … Morecambe & Wise at the Kettering Granada with Arthur Tolcher on the mouth organ. … finding your “pulpit voice”. … Sir Robert Helpmann's great gag about referees. … why time is a healer. … the “marble denim and mullets” of Legs & Co's interactive dance to the Communards on Top Of The Pops.   … on the literary circuit sandwiched between John Lydon and Marti Pellow – “dreams do come true”. … if he's ever met a shy vicar. … the stagecraft of Danny Baker, Adam Kay and Grayson Perry. … standing on a chair to conduct the RPO, aged 8 and the time he wrote a Magnificat For Choir And Snare Drum in A Minor. … seeing Bauhaus, John Otway and the 4-Be-2s. … sitting between Lenny Henry and Torvill & Dean at a Kylie show. … his teenage punk band Zerox playing Clash covers. … and why there are never any forks in a Green Room. Get ‘Borderline National Trinket' tickets here, last date March 11 at London's Shaftesbury Theatre …https://www.seetickets.com/tour/reverend-richard-colesSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reverend Richard Coles is back on tour with his ‘Borderline National Trinket' show and talks to us from his home in Sussex where he's “the only person in the village who hasn't won a BAFTA”. This looks back at his life – “a CV like the work of a fantasist” - and what he's learnt from 50 years of watching various types of stage entertainment and playing to audiences ranging from the Wollaston Over-‘60s Methodist Ladies Fellowship to a bunch of delinquent Spanish pop fans with catapults. And he talks fondly of the Communards and how ‘80s pop was a Golden Age. Among the highlights … … Morecambe & Wise at the Kettering Granada with Arthur Tolcher on the mouth organ. … finding your “pulpit voice”. … Sir Robert Helpmann's great gag about referees. … why time is a healer. … the “marble denim and mullets” of Legs & Co's interactive dance to the Communards on Top Of The Pops.   … on the literary circuit sandwiched between John Lydon and Marti Pellow – “dreams do come true”. … if he's ever met a shy vicar. … the stagecraft of Danny Baker, Adam Kay and Grayson Perry. … standing on a chair to conduct the RPO, aged 8 and the time he wrote a Magnificat For Choir And Snare Drum in A Minor. … seeing Bauhaus, John Otway and the 4-Be-2s. … sitting between Lenny Henry and Torvill & Dean at a Kylie show. … his teenage punk band Zerox playing Clash covers. … and why there are never any forks in a Green Room. Get ‘Borderline National Trinket' tickets here, last date March 11 at London's Shaftesbury Theatre …https://www.seetickets.com/tour/reverend-richard-colesSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Alper Yurder interviews Adam Kay, CRO of Playroll, delving into Adam's transition from a legal career to sales, his reflections on business growth, and the importance of customer satisfaction for a bootstrapped startup. Key takeaways Choose a career path that aligns with your interests and values, even if it diverges from conventional expectations. Stay adaptable and commit to ongoing learning to thrive in fast-paced industries. Focus on nurturing existing client relationships to drive revenue growth, rather than solely chasing new leads. Practice prudent budgeting and seek innovative solutions, especially in ventures without substantial funding. Maintain authenticity and prioritize building genuine connections with clients to drive sales success.

Anyone else so emotionally invested in Netflix's One Day to the point it's all you can think about? Just me? Didn't think so! Well, prepare yourself as today we are joined by the show's star, Ambika Mod.  In case you have missed the show of the year/ the best show ever, One Day is based on the best selling book by David Nicholls and follows Ambika's Emma and Dexter (played by Leo Woodall) on the same day, for 20 years as they go from crush, to friendship and the rest is a plot spoiler so I'll leave it to your imagination. (Note: there are plot spoilers in this episode,so consider yourself warned!) In today's episode Ambika joins me to talk about her journey from stand up comedy to landing a role she had secretly manifested for decades in One Day. We also chat about the importance of representation, overcoming imposter syndrome, and Ambika tells me about her own journey with mental health after starring alongside Ben Wishaw in the heartbreaking BBC adaptation of Adam Kay's This is Going To Hurt (which if you missed it, you need to add to your watch list right now!).  This episode is also a mini reunion as it turns out that Ambika and I actually worked at Conde Nast together at the same time! But another reason I love this episode so much, and admire Ambika is because she is a symbol of what you can achieve if you work hard and stay so damn determined. So I hope you will be just as inspired as I am, to get out there and chase your dreams.  If you love this episode as much as me please get in touch with me via social media @joshsmithhosts as I would love a debrief on One Day with you! Love, Josh x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about This Is Going to Hurt, a wonderful and gruesome book about Adam Kay's experience in medicine. We discuss how well written this book is and how well integrated its themes are, and how we relate to it with several of our own personal experiences in the workforce.  Also, why we hate even more awkward interactions with cashiers. (Recorded November 26th, 2023.)

“It's not thick skin, it's scar tissue.” Doctor-turned-comedian and writer Adam Kay on why he left his medical career and if he'll ever return to it, attitudes towards the NHS and its staff, his new-found passion of writing for children, and what he thinks of the TV adaptation of his best-selling book This Is Going To Hurt. Plus he waxes lyrical over the band he's seen “more than his family”, Pulp!

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant writer, author, comedian and former doctor - Adam Kay. Adam is best known as author of the number-one bestselling book ‘This Is Going to Hurt'. His new book KAY'S INCREDIBLE INVENTIONS is available now. In the latest laugh-out-loud book from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker, you'll learn about everything ever invented, from the daft to the disgusting to the downright dangerous. You'll discover all about the queen who pooed on the first ever toilet, how velcro was invented by a dog and why the Ancient Greeks wiped their bums on dinner plates, as well as 48,762,851,208 other facts. (Approximately.) Illustrated by Henry Paker, friend and fellow comedian, who has worked on all Adam's bestselling children's books, Kay's Incredible Inventions is funny and factual, written with the UK's Key Stage 2 science and history curriculum very much in mind, and is destined to inspire the next generation of scientists and inventors. Just like Kay's Marvellous Medicine and Kay's Anatomy, Kay's Incredible Inventions offers wonderfully gross and wonderfully funny entertainment. It offers fun first but also education by stealth. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.mailchimpsites.com  A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Copson speaks to award-winning writer, comedian, and former doctor Adam Kay who shares the beliefs that have shaped his life and career. From the original values of the NHS, to questions about its future, he lifts the lid on one of the UK's most cherished institutions, founded by humanist Nye Bevan, and offers a glimpse into the challenges facing patients, healthcare workers, and the NHS as a service.   Adam's new book, Kay's Incredible Inventions, is out now: https://www.waterstones.com/book/kays-incredible-inventions/adam-kay/henry-paker/9780241540787   He is a patron of Humanists UK: https://humanists.uk/about/our-people/patrons/adam-kay/   In May 2023, Humanists UK held an 'In Conversation Event' with Adam Kay, hosted by its President, Adam Rutherford: https://humanists.uk/2023/05/17/humanists-uk-presents-adam-kay-with-the-voltaire-lecture-medal/ What I Believe was the title of two separate essays by the philosopher Bertrand Russell and the philosopher EM Forster in the early 20th century. These two humanists set out their approach to life, their fundamental worldview, in a way that was accessible to all. In this podcast, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, Andrew Copson, speaks to humanists today to understand more about what they believe, to understand more about the values, convictions, and opinions they live by. Humanists UK is the national charity working on behalf of non religious people to advance free thinking and promote a tolerant society. If you'd like to support the podcast or find out more about the humanist approach to life or the work that we do, please visit humanists.uk. If you like what you see, please consider joining as a member:  You can follow Humanists UK on Twitter (X), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok – and please remember to leave a 5 star review! What I Believe is produced by Sophie Castle.

On today's dive through the WWQT cellar, we're taking a look back at previous medical maestros who have graced the show, with hilarious tales and poignant reminders aplenty.Author and comedian Adam Kay talks about the realities of working in the NHS and how much support it truly needs, while doctor turned comedian Paul Sinha reflects on how his drastic career change came to be. We also hear from the celebrated Dr Alex George, who speaks about how important it is to be fearless and take the road less travelled.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Kay is a Bafta-winning TV writer, author and comedian who previously worked as a hospital doctor. He's famous for using his medical experiences to highlight the pressures of working in the NHS. He recently spoke out in support of junior doctors and hospital consultants who've been demanding better rates of pay. Despite give up a career in medicine in 2010, celebrity friends occasionally ring him up seeking medical advice.

Rachel and Simon speak to Francesca Main, publisher of Phoenix Books, an imprint of the Orion Publishing Group which in turn is part of Hachette. She started her career at Penguin, first in the rights department and then as an editorial assistant at Hamish Hamilton; she then spent four years as a commissioning editor at Simon & Schuster. She joined Picador as editorial director in 2011 and launched the careers of writers including Adam Kay, Cathy Rentzenbrink and Jessie Burton. In 2015 Francesca was named Editor of the Year at the Bookseller Industry Awards. In 2020 she moved to Orion to launch her own imprint, Phoenix, which she has said will be a destination "for books you can't put down and can't forget". We spoke to Francesca about her experience working at Penguin, Simon & Schuster and Picador, about publishing smash hits such as "The Miniaturist" and "This Is Going to Hurt", and about setting up Phoenix Books. This episode of Always Take Notes is sponsored by Curtis Brown Creative. Go to www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk to find out more about their creative writing courses. Use code ATN20 for £20 off the full price of any four-, five, six- or ten-week online course. You can find us online at ⁠alwaystakenotes.com⁠, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is ⁠patreon.com/alwaystakenotes⁠. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.

We have the wonderful Matt Edmondson for you this week - Radio 1 presenter and host of the The List Of Absolutely Everything That Might Kill You podcast with Adam Kay. Matt ordered from a fine establishment called Babur To Go, and made some startling revelations about his eating habits, including a claim about something he's never tried that probably makes him unique among anyone over the age of 4 in a global population of 6 billion.Thanks for listening. Please rate, review and subscribe.Email: HELLO@MYFAVOURITETAKEAWAYPODCAST.COMTwitter: @FavtakeawaypodInstagram: myfavouritetakeawaypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Kay is a writer whose memoir This is Going to Hurt; Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor won the Book of the Year prize at the National Book Awards and has sold over three million copies. It was adapted for television as a BBC series that won four BAFTAs this year, including Adam's award for best drama writer. Adam was born in Brighton in 1980 and studied medicine at Imperial College London. In 2004 he started working as a junior doctor, specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology. In 2010 he left medicine following a catastrophic incident in surgery. He had kept a diary throughout his medical career, partly to help cope with the long shifts and stressful environment that came with life as a hospital doctor. In 2016 Adam read from his diaries for a show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the positive reception he received from audiences encouraged him to use them as the basis for a memoir. The book became a publishing sensation, and Adam has published further books and enjoyed considerable success with his live performances. Adam lives in Oxfordshire with his husband James. DISC ONE: Chopsticks - Liberace DISC TWO: Mis-shapes - Pulp DISC THREE: Chopin: Waltz No. 14 in E Minor, Op. posth. (no intro) Composed by Frédéric Chopin and performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy DISC FOUR: Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat - Stubby Kaye, Original Cast Chorus (from Guys and Dolls) DISC FIVE: Forgot About Dre - Dr Dre & Eminem DISC SIX: Poisoning Pigeons - Tom Lehrer DISC SEVEN: A Lady of a Certain Age - The Divine Comedy DISC EIGHT: San Diego Serenade - Tom Waits BOOK CHOICE: York Notes for the Complete Works of Shakespeare LUXURY ITEM: A diary and pen CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: San Diego Serenade - Tom Waits Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley

Happy Sunday!Today on the show:Adam Kay is talking about his memoir Undoctored and brand new show at the Edinburgh fringe, Undoctored: This Is Going To Hurt… MoreVirgin Radio's very own Ricky Wilson tells us how to do Glastonbury as well as some gossip!We spin the wheel for a brand new game of 'WHAT'S IN THE WAITROSE HESSIAN BAG'!Show Chef Martha Collison has one of her ‘best recipes' and this week it's Eclairs!And Maria and Graham solve a couple dilemmas in Graham's Guide!There's more on our YouTube page @VirginRadioUK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paula talks her successes and when she first realised she was good in her field, childhood and family life and how to incorporate exercise into a busy family life, discussing her mission to get families on track and active together. Todays Sponsors:AG1: drinkAG1.com/HOWTOWOWCarFest: https://carfest.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me to discuss their travel and holiday stories this episode is the brilliant BAFTA-winning TV writer, author, comedian and former doctor - Adam Kay. Please subscribe and review. ‘Life's A Beach' everyone's favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*This is part 2 of Adam Kay's episode. Though you are free to listen in whichever order you so desire we really do recommend listening to part 1 first or things might be slightly confusing*"There's a famous joke that does the rounds at The Moon Under Water: ""Doctor Doctor, I feel like a pint of ale""... ""Well, get yourself down to The Moon Under Water then!"" It's an absolute classic, and it goes down a storm every time it's told - and even though it's now been told over a million times in the Correct Realm, we're still going to try it on our next guest. It's writer, comedian, and former doctor Adam Kay.It's a known fact that if you're reading this then you own a copy of Adam's smash-hit book This Is Going To Hurt. Though he touches on pubs throughout the book, he doesn't really get ""bogged down"" in the reasons why he loves pubs... which is why we're so excited for him to join us at The Moon Under Water! His latest book Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients is available in paperback on 8th June." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a famous joke that does the rounds at The Moon Under Water: "Doctor Doctor, I feel like a pint of ale"... "Well, get yourself down to The Moon Under Water then!" It's an absolute classic, and it goes down a storm every time it's told - and even though it's now been told over a million times in the Correct Realm, we're still going to try it on our next guest. It's writer, comedian, and former doctor Adam Kay.It's a known fact that if you're reading this then you own a copy of Adam's smash-hit book This Is Going To Hurt. Though he touches on pubs throughout the book, he doesn't really get "bogged down" in the reasons why he loves pubs... which is why we're so excited for him to join us at The Moon Under Water! His latest book Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients is available in paperback on 8th June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elis and John are back with a new series of How Do You Cope, and they're here to share what they've got in store, including some of the guests that will be featuring. Remember, all previous episodes of How Do You Cope are available online, featuring the likes of Sir Brian May, Azeem Rafiq, George Ezra, Josie Long and Adam Kay.

This week on Sinica, Kaiser and Jeremy welcome Diana Choyleva and Dinny McMahon, who recently published a report for the Wilson Center on China's efforts to internationalize the Renminbi, its currency. Diana Choyleva is chief economist and founder of Enodo Economics, an independent macroeconomic forecasting consultancy she set up in 2016. Dinny McMahon is a former Wall Street Journal reporter and author of the book China's Great Wall of Debt. Their report is called “China's Quest for Financial Self-Reliance: How Beijing Plans to Decouple from the Dollar-Based Global Trading and Financial System.”2:38 – The advantages the U.S. enjoys through the dollar's global primacy4:40 – How Beijing sees the dollar's dominance as a strategic vulnerability7:11 – Other countries who actively pursued internationalization of their currency10:07 – International trust deficit regarding China's currency13:37 – Right-sizing China's currency ambitions15:13 – How China incentives increased demand for the RMB24:19 – Are we currently at a critical turning point of currency displacement?36:42 – The role of digital currency in China's monetary strategy 43:42 – The BRI as a mechanism for expanding the circulation of the RMB A transcript of this podcast is available at TheChinaProject.com.Recommendations:Jeremy: This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor by Adam Kay; Kay's Anatomy by Adam Kay Diana: Picking up dancing as a pastime; China: The Gathering Threat by Constantine MengesDinny: Lombard Street by Walter BagehotKaiser: The Amazon miniseries The English See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.