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It's our final b-b-b-b-bonus live episode from the London Palladium, with special guest Katherine Parkinson – star of ‘Rivals', ‘The IT Crowd' and ‘Inside No 9'.Want to experience Off Menu: Live for yourself? There are a few tickets left for our live shows at the Royal Albert Hall next year. Visit royalalberthall.com for tickets.We'll be back with series 14 of Off Menu very soon…Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“MITCHELL!”•Patrick is joined by Mitchell Davies of All Star Comics in Melbourne, Australia! •How can 2 stores 15,570 kilometers apart have the exact same experiences selling comics? •2 Will Eisner “Spirit of Comics” Retailer Award recipients! •Which store has the better All-Ages section? •How GHOSTBUSTERS brought the stores together. •All Star predominantly sells American comics, so how do they get them? •Working with the same distributors from very different distances. This episode is dedicated to 9,675.05 miles.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #743 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
Harriet Langley-Swindon and AI Producer Martin are joined by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who talks about his relationship with Donald Trump; former academic Professor Godfrey Matthews tells us how London has fallen; and Eshaan Akbar has a Hot & Spicy Take about New York City's mayoral election primary. Meanwhile, Producer Martin sends some roving reports from Glastonbury.It would help us enormously if you were to fill out this survey: http://bit.ly/noncensored-surveyThank you to Victoria, Gerard Speers and Cyril Sneer, all of whom signed up to support us at Patreon.com/NonCensored this week. They will now receive every episode early and without adverts, as well as every segment in video and and bonus podcasts and bonus segments to the regular podcast, such as this week's interview with a billionaire who is spending his fortune in pursuit of one goal: looking like a baby.With thanks to Rosie Holt, Brendan Murphy, Eshaan Akbar, Will Sebag-Montefiore, Max Olesker, Marcus Brigstocke, Tom Mayo and Ed Morrish.Rosie's book, Why We Were Right, is available now.Brendan is currently on tour with Kiell Smith-Bynoe and friends as part of Kool Story Bro.Eshaan has a stand-up special on YouTube, The Pretender.Will has an AWARD-WINNING podcast called Legitimate Likes that you can listen to here, and he does sketches on Instagram.Max's award-winning cult comedy spectacular, Clash of the Comics, in which comedians like James Acaster, Aisling Bea and Rosie Jones are transformed into professional wrestlers, is coming to the Hammersmith Apollo on Oct 8th - for one night only - in aid of Comic Relief. Tickets here.Marcus's latest tour, Vitruvian Mango, continues in the autumn. Tickets here.Tom is part of Shoot From The Hip, who are on Patreon.Show photography is by Karla Gowlett and design is by Chris Barker. Original music is by Paddy Gervers and Rob Sell at Torch and Compass.NonCensored is a Lead Mojo production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
YOU HAVE MORE VALUE THAN THIS•The 200th Anniversary of the first comic book? •Marvel's 616 Day. •The Golden Biscuit of Adventure Comics #210. •Problems for IDW. •Zenescope leaves Diamond. •What we've never received from Diamond. •Comics talked about in this episode: SUPERMAN TREASURY EDITION 2025 NEW HISTORY OF THE DCU #1 GOTHAM CITY SIRENS UNFIT FOR ORBIT #1 EXQUSITE CORPSES #3 This episode is dedicated to The Glasgow Looking Glass.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #742 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
HOW TO MEET THE MOST AMOUNT OF NEEDS•Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy and the wave of unmeetable collector demand. •Prioritizing the in-store experience. •Back issue bundles! •Gehenna Naked Aggression's printing issue. •No more Marvel Masterworks? •How the 1999 manga “The Future I Saw” is currently effecting Japanese tourism. •Getting a credit line from a comic distributor. •Sourcing comic supplies from Lunar. •Warner Bros Discovery splits in 2! This episode is dedicated to a 45+ year-old office desk that lived a very full life.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #741 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
In a special bonus episode in partnership with Dexcom, we welcome BAFTA-nominated actor, ‘Happy Valley' star and Dexcom ambassador James Norton to the Dream Restaurant. And, no, he didn't get type 1 diabetes from falling in the Thames. If you, or someone you know is living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and you like the sound of Dexcom, we highly recommend you take a look online at Dexcom.com and request a free Dexcom ONE Plus sample. Dexcom sensors are available on the NHS for some people living with diabetes and are also available to buy online. Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management. Terms and conditions and terms of use applyThis testimonial relates to an individual's response to their use of Dexcom's product(s) as part of their diabetes management plan. The testimonial does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have in response to the use of Dexcom's product(s). Individual responses to the use of our products may differ. It is important to consider individual circumstances and consult with your healthcare professional before considering any changes to your diabetes management. Follow James Norton on Instagram @jginorton Follow Dexcom on Instagram @dexcomuk Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DIAMONDS AREN'T FOREVER•Childhood toy line nostalgia into today's comic publishing. •Literally half of this episode is about action figures. Be warned. •An “important” Diamond update! This episode is dedicated to Mark & Jasmine.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #740 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
In our last episode of the series, stand-up, podcaster, Taskmaster star and self-proclaimed Pinotphile – Joanne McNally – joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Please listen responsibly. We'll be back very soon with a new series of Off Menu. Joanne McNally is on tour now with ‘Pinotphile'. For dates and tickets go to joannemcnally.com Follow Joanne on Instagram @joannemcnally Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's b-b-b-b-bonus time, with a live episode from our London Palladium run, with very special guest, pop royalty Self Esteem – aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor. (Plus a cameo appearance from Corbarian, Kelly.) Self Esteem's new album ‘A Complicated Woman' is out now. Buy and listen to it here. Self Esteem is out tour from September. For dates and tickets visit selfesteem.love Follow Rebecca on Instagram @selfesteemselfesteem Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW DEEP OF A WELL•We press “record” in the middle of a conversation about just-announced Marvel Legends figures from a Hasbro livestream. •Morgan Perry is the BEST! •A duct-cleaning coincidence. •Thanks, Patrons! •Deadpool/Batman! •The strength of the market for the late summer. •Thank you, Peter David. This episode is dedicated to a little Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo! ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #739 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
Comedian, chef and the Snack Hacker himself, George Egg, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And James has an announcement. George Egg's book, ‘The Snack Hacker: Rule-Breaking Recipes for Cooks and Non-Cooks', is published on 5th June by Blink Publishing. Pre-order it here. Follow George on Instagram @georgeegg And watch The Snack Hacker videos on YouTube Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THINK OF THINGS TO THINK OF•A week of repairs for the Podcastitorium! •July's Lunar orders are due when?!? •Ad Populum officially owns Diamond. •BLADES OF FURRY signing recap. •Mission Impossible Final Reckoning giveaway swag! This episode is dedicated to doing your own stunts ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #738 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
This week we're joined by comedian Stuart Laws. Stuart has been performing stand-up for over a decade, having recently toured his show 'Stuart Laws Has To Be Joking?' across the UK this spring. He's written and performed for BBC Radio 4, produced loads of specials for other high-profile comedians and supported James Acaster on his tours too. Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today. Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods. Email us - contact@scarredforlifebooks.com Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram Producer - Dane Smith Production Company - Lock It In Studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan – star of Tim Key and Tom Basden's ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island' – is this week's dream guest. But can James name those nominated roles? Carey Mulligan stars in ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island' which is in cinemas from 30 May. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's picky tea season in the UK but there's a rogue revelation that someone doesn't like picky tea... Helli has only just discovered a British staple podcast and Charlotte is repeating last week's recommendation... we're here for the chaos! We're also chatting about why sharing our ambitions outloud feels so exposing, particularly as women and the tension between going after what you want but not being "too" ambitious and not wanting to be seen to fail. For more content, including bonus episodes, become a paid member of our substack right here. Want a taste? Here's the bonus episode from March where we're talking about Gwen Stefani, her right wing values and the discourse around that. Recommendations Off Menu with James Acaster and Ed Gamble - the episode with Jeff Goldblum P.Diddy: The Rise and Fall on BBC iPlayer
A CODEFIED STRUCTURE•Paper vs PDF •Using physical catalogs when ordering. •Receiving stock from Scholastic. •Comics talked about in this episode: GHOST PEPPER #1 SIXTH GUN ROAD TO THE SIXTH #0 OUT OF ALCATRAZ #3 ROBIN & BATMAN JASON TODD #1 JL VS GODZILLA VS KONG II #1 GODDAMN TRAGEDY #1 MOMMY BLOG This episode is dedicated to Dal's mom's 80th birthday!---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #737 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
Stuart Laws is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, editor and director. He performs sketch comedy and stand-up comedy. He supported James Acaster on his UK tours and has appeared on and written for Radio 4, has two specials on NextUp Comedy, one on American label 800 Pound Gorilla Media, and has written a play The Journey, that debuted at The Edinburgh Fringe at The Pleasance in 2018. In 2021, he was nominated for Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show and in 2022 he was nominated for Comedians Choice Best Show. In 2023, his Fringe show was awarded 4.5 stars by Chortle. Stuart runs his own production company, Turtle Canyon Comedy, and writes and directs sketch shows, sitcoms, live shows and specials that have been shown on Netflix, Prime, BBC, Sky, ITV, Channel 4 and more. Stuart has directed Sindhu Vee, Nish Kumar, Rosie Jones, Suzi Ruffell, Paul Foot, Ivo Graham, Jess Fostekew, Jen Brister and Ian Smith's Specials. Stuart had a breakout year at Edinburgh Fringe 2024 for review with 9 x 4-star reviews and a British Comedy Guide Recommendation. Stuart was featured in The Scotsman, The Guardian, the I newspaper, 5 live and in the Times and the Telegraph best jokes of the Fringe selections. Stuart's most recent directing project is James Acaster's ‘Hecklers Welcome', Acaster's first HBO Special. His latest special, ‘Stuart Laws, Is That Guy Still Going?' Is now available on YouTube under 800 pound gorilla (links below). Comedy shows – Stuart Laws has to be Joking?: Everyone's dealt with it: first, a bad breakup; then, become a puffin island caretaker; suddenly, you're implicated in a puffin murder. A classic. You know how it goes. A vibe shift for acclaimed comedian Stuart Laws. ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). Stand-up comedy/theatre hybrid. Praise for his previous theatrical work: 'I left this show with the chills and feeling just a bit shaken' (MumbleTheatre.uk). 'It is really smart stuff, elegantly exposing hypocrisy' (Stage). 'Fantastically funny' (EdFestMag.com). 'One of the most skilled and likeable comics... a deliciously joke-dense show' (Scotsman). We chat about Michael Caine's iconic delivery of the line ‘Never' and making a show about it, directing and producing, his new Edinburgh shows, authenticity and real self, almost quitting comedy, flow state, being good at comedy, saying no, posting quality plus plenty more! Check Stuart out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartlawscomedy/ Comedy Special: https://800pgr.lnk.to/thatguy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeMNrDccTIlOuMFvbbVBvalQL4Dp6yMwvA8t0TklzMLkY89HvRCdrwyOLpkSQ_aem_S4AT3qIopeJHSO5szqwoCQ Tickets: https://linktr.ee/stuartlawscomedy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacaAgRfREt9v53YRPXM9SfwuD64zafU06nEfaN9iKjqQuz--Nm-SOz1Kbizhg_aem_Mi6Sbw1Foi1AZrkeIQictA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97T7gP1Ai1z19MR3-S40vw Website: https://www.stuartlaws.com/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan
Presenter, author and actor Stacey Dooley has a booking this week, and she's expecting fuss, fuss, fuss. Stacey Dooley's new book ‘Dear Minnie' published by BBC Books. Buy it here. Stacey is also starring in the touring production of ‘2:22: A Ghost Story'. For dates and tickets go to 222aghoststory.com Follow Stacey on Instagram @sjdooley Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NOT A PATH TO FOLLOW•Website tweaks and notifications. •Searching PRH for “I Am a Hero.” •Details of our Career Day at a local elementary school. •Free Comic Book Day wrap-up. •The Chillin' Like a Villain Art Show opening! •Comic talked about in this episode: EXQUISITE CORPSES #1 This episode is dedicated to the darker seid of love. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #736 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
World's Greatest Hugger, Dermot O'Leary, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week and reveals Nicole Scherzinger after-dinner tipple. Dermot O'Leary hosts ‘Silence is Golden' which starts Monday 5th May on U&Dave and airs weekly. All episodes are available to stream free on U from Monday 5th May. Follow Dermot on Instagram @dermotoleary Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back with another b-b-b-b-bonus episode from our West End run in March this year. And our special guest is Palladium royalty and ‘Taskmaster' star Julian Clary. Julian Clary is on tour now with ‘A Fistful of Clary' including a date at the London Palladium on 17th May. For full dates and tickets go to julianclary.co.uk Follow Julian on Instagram @julianclarycampcomic Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A WEEK IN THE DAY•No more “Charles” at the bank! •Forgetting subscribers' names. •A mystery box of comics from Lunar! •MORE shortages from Lunar this week!! •Thanks, Patrons! •The FCBD Comic Shop Crawl. •Career Day! •Diamond has finally been sold! Probably. This episode is dedicated to teachers and their infinite patience. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #735 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
The force is strong with this week's guest, as ‘Star Wars' actor and star of James's favourite film ‘Cleaner' Daisy Ridley joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Daisy Ridley stars in ‘Cleaner', a Sky Cinema release on 2nd May. Watch it here. Follow Daisy on Instagram @daisyridley Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THIS IS DUMB, JUST, PERIOD.•Free Comic Book Day week prep. •Upcoming events! •Now that BOOM! Is distributed by Penguin Random House… •New Comic Book Day constant shipping woes. •Every month keeps getting bigger for Godzilla! •Scholastic, one more publisher Diamond has just stopped supplying. •Comics talked about in this episode: SUPERGIRL #1 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN INCURSION #1 This episode is dedicated to both Michael B. Jordans. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #734 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
Global treasure and Hollywood icon Jeff Goldblum joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. But the food will need to be served quickly… Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra's new album ‘Still Blooming' is out on 25th April on Decca Records. Buy it here. Follow Jeff on Instagram @jeffgoldblum Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IS THIS WHAT RESPECT FEELS LIKE?•Dal already has thoughts for next year's C2E2! •It's our C2E2 2025 recap episode! It was a pretty great show and got us more excited to be doing what we do. •Who we met/talked to! •Dal's Dan Mora story! •Patrick's first-ever CGC grading experience. •Diamond Comic Distributors has an official, legal buyer. •Our cloudy front window. This episode is dedicated to Hiroshi Tanahashi's last match in the United States. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #733 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
In our second Tasting Menu episode, ‘Taskmaster' star and writer/star of ‘The Change', Bridget Christie, returns for a surprise set of dream dishes. But she's got bigger problems to deal with… All episodes of series two of Bridget's sitcom ‘The Change' are available now on Channel 4. Watch it here.Follow Bridget on Instagram @bridget.christie.14Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Want more David and Georgia Tennant? You're in luck! They've taken over the amazing podcast Where There's a Will, There's a Wake for a special episode. Where There's a Will, There's a Wake is a hilarious, irreverent, dark, and sometimes moving podcast where our guests see their death brought to life as they plan their final day from dawn to dusk and into the afterlife. With an amazing lineup of guests including Michelle Visage, James Acaster, and Elizabeth Day, it's not to be missed! Head over to listen.sonymusic-podcasts.link/COCO57300 to hear more! Defying Gravity, a Michael Sheen eulogy and putting it gently inside yourself... Were those mini eggs off? This week on The Purgatory Season are spectacular husband and wife combo Georgia and David Tennant. And they have been purged from 'David Tennant Does A Podcast With'... for your pleasure. Want the episodes ad free AND extra content from Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton, PLUS everything from the Kathy Burke archive? 6 Feet Under steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Head to wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. AND If you've got a story for us, send it over to email@deathpodcast.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mexican-born Michelin-starred chef Santiago Lastra – whose restaurants include KOL and Fonda – orders his dream meal this week. Now, where did we put the sea buckthorn juice? Santiago Lastra's new London restaurant Fonda is now open – go to fondalondon.com. And for details about KOL go to kolrestaurant.com. Follow Santiago on Instagram @santiagolas Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's our first b-b-b-b-bonus episode from our live residency at the London Palladium. And first up in the Dream Restaurant is superb stand-up and James's ‘Taskmaster' pal Rhod Gilbert. Rhod Gilbert is on tour now with ‘Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit' including a date at London's Eventim Apollo on 12 June. For dates and tickets go to rhodgilbertcomedian.com Follow Rhod on Instagram @rhodgilbert Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IT'S NOT LIKE YOU'RE CONFUSING THE CHILDREN•Tariffs in comics. •Dal's take on Lost Fantasy #1. •Cover designs. •The closure of ThingsFromAnotherWorld .com. •Thanks, Patrons! •Publishers missing from Diamond. •Updating Sidekicks! This episode is dedicated to IKEA Kallax shelving. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #731 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
‘Smack the Pony', ‘I'm Alan Partridge' and ‘Taskmaster' star Sally Phillips is this week's diner, and she's going foraging. Sally Phillips stars in ‘Austin' which is on BBC One at 9.30pm from Friday 4th April with all episodes available on BBC iPlayer. Follow Sally on Instagram @sallysmack Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
APOLOGIZING FOR THINGS NOT OUR FAULT•Trying to buy a Will Ospreay print by Rob Schamberger. •MORE problems with Lunar shipments! •MORE problems with Diamond shipments! •2 annoying online transactions (one eBay, one Challengers). •Alliance Entertainment enters into an agreement to purchase Diamond Comic Distributors! What do we know about Alliance? •We're 17!! This episode is dedicated to the 22% of small businesses that make it to 17 years. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #730 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
My guest today is James Acaster, a comedian, author, musician, and interviewer. He's filmed comedy specials for HBO and Netflix, which are hilarious and high concept. His musical project, Temps, has released an album and an EP. He's written multiple books, including one about how the year 2016 was the greatest year for music. James also co-hosts the food podcast Off Menu, with comedian Ed Gamble. And I've listened to more hours of Off Menu than any other podcast. James and Ed don't know it, but they're my best friends. And I have lured James out of the parasocial relationship that we have in my head and into this conversation with me, to talk about a song that had a profound effect on his life.For more, visit songexploder.net/keychange. You can listen to "Hey Ya!" by OutKast here.
Superb chef, food writer and author (including one of Off Menu's favourite cookbooks, ‘East') Meera Sodha joins us for a Dream Restaurant booking this week. If anyone says ‘ship' they have to put 50p in the Naan Jar. Meera Sodha's new cookbook ‘Dinner' is out now, published by Penguin. Buy it here. For more of her books visit Meera's website, meerasodha.com/books Follow Meera on Instagram @meerasodha Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RELIABLY FRUSTRATING•Next week is maybe the biggest New Release week we've ever had, in both quantity and dollar amount. •Lunar shortages! •Quantity limits. •Lunar growing pains. •Marvel's “new” ideas. •The return of Adventure Time comics. •The soap opera that is Void Rivals. •Comics talked about in this episode: ABSOLUTE FLASH #2 DARK REGARDS #1 PLAGUE HOUSE #1 BATTLE BEAST #1, #2 RESURRECTION MAN QUANTUM KARMA #1, #2, #2 This episode is dedicated to Kazuchika Okada's 1-year Continental Championship title reign.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #729 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
‘Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski joins us at the Dream Restaurant this week. We hope there's enough room on the table… ‘No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski' is available now on National Geographic Channel and Disney+. Follow Antoni on Instagram @antoniOff Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I'M SURE YOU'RE GOING SOMEWHERE WITH THIS •The next few weeks of New Releases are MASSIVE. •What we're looking forward to at C2E2. •Gabi Mendez signing recap! •An upcoming art show. •Comics talked about in this episode: FIRE AND ICE WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER #1 HARLEY QUIN FARTACULAR SILENT BUTT DEADLY #1 This episode is dedicated to meals with good friends.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #728 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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Ellie Taylor – ‘Ted Lasso' star, ‘Strictly' contestant and superb stand-up – has a booking this week. Shout out to Theresa's broccoli pasta. Ellie Taylor is on tour with ‘Palavering!'. For dates and tickets head to ellietaylorcomedy.com Follow Ellie on Instagram @elliejanetaylor Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE BULLSEYE OF BULLSEYES •Godzilla vs Chicago, one week later. •New Dark Horse graphic novels immediately unavailable. •Andrea Bell signing recap! •”Reducing complexity.” •Diamond bankruptcy notices. •DTC podcast invite. •Comic talked about in this episode: ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #1 ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #1 FREE PLANET #1 ASSORTEED CRISIS EVENTS #1 This episode is dedicated to being Satanized.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #727 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
David Tennant Does a Podcast With… Ed and James! The ‘Doctor Who' and ‘Rivals' star has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant this week, and James starts thinking about a career change.‘David Tennant Does a Podcast With…' series 3 is out now with guests including Stanley Tucci, Russell T Davies, Ben Schwartz and Jameela Jamil. Listen here. Follow David's podcast on Instagram @davidtennantpodOff Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We can't quite believe this either. Acting royalty Robert De Niro visits the Dream Restaurant this week. Or, more accurately, the Dream Restaurant visits him.Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about losing and gaining weight for acting roles.Robert De Niro stars in ‘Zero Day' which is out now on Netflix. Watch it here.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Producued, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finally, one of our most requested guests – multi-Bafta-nominated actor Stephen Graham – visits the Dream Restaurant. Will James put his money where his mouth is? Will he avenge Romesh? Let's get ready to rumble… Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about losing and gaining weight for acting roles. Stephen Graham stars in ‘A Thousand Blows' which is coming to Disney+ on 21st Feb.He also stars in ‘Adolescence' which is coming soon to Netflix.Follow Stephen on Instagram @stephengraham1973Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In an Off Menu first, we invite a previous guest back to the Dream Restaurant. But they're not choosing their meal – they're being served another guest's choices. This is the first Tasting Menu episode with fan favourite, John Kearns.John Kearns's special ‘The Varnishing Days' is available to watch now on NOW. Watch it here.John stars in Adam Riches and John Kearns ARE ‘Ball & Boe' at Soho Theatre in London. Get tickets here.Sign up to John's mailing list at www.johnkearnscomedy.co.uk/mailing-listOff Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who's that behind the mask? It's Mo Gilligan! ‘The Lateish Show' host and superstar stand-up joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Mo Gilligan is on tour with his world tour ‘In The Moment'. For dates and tickets head to mogilligan.comMo's podcast, ‘Mo Gilligan: Beginning, Middle and End' is out now, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here.Follow Mo on Instagram @mothecomedianOff Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Team GB's Emily Campbell – double Olympic medalist and four-time European weightlifting champion – has a table booked this week. Emily Campbell co-hosts the Unofficial Gladiators podcast ‘Contender Ready', available on your favourite podcast app. Listen here. Follow Emily on Instagram @emilyjade_gb Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Dream Restaurant has opened its doors for series 13, and our first guest of 2025 is Bafta-nominated actor and star of ‘Babygirl' and ‘Triangle of Sadness', Harris Dickinson. Harris Dickinson stars in ‘Babygirl' which is in cinemas now. Follow Harris on Instagram @harrisdickinsonOff Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Dream Restaurant opens for bookings on Wednesday 22nd January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.